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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-28-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By powderskier
AC

Personally having used my AC mainly for the dog, I would reconsider a normal rooftop and get a mini split. They are more efficient energy wise and cool way better. Get a well known brand.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-04-2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By powderskier
I've got over 25,000 km on straight 30 w. I'm in...

I've got over 25,000 km on straight 30 w. I'm in Mexico and Canada USA in summer. Temps do not rise. 643 on cummins 5.9 but manual says its good. Works for me at a lot lower cost. In cold wintets...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-20-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,408
Posted By powderskier
batteries

The eg4 batteries need to pre charged to 100% before being put into the system. If not they will be unbalanced. Take one battery out and charge the other until 100% then swap out and charge that one...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 07-15-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By powderskier
If you are going to remove the wheels you are...

If you are going to remove the wheels you are good with a 1" strong bar and a 4 or 6 ft pipe.
If the rims are frozen to the hubs loosen all wheel lug nuts but just a thread or 2 loose drive back and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-06-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,169
Posted By powderskier
just saw on ebay LG Chem Lithium Ion Battery Pack...

just saw on ebay LG Chem Lithium Ion Battery Pack second hand for $8,290 or best offer. that would put you past the 100 mile mark.
Great to hear of your endeavors. Keep us informed.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-01-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,612
Posted By powderskier
now days with high voltage mppts voltages are...

now days with high voltage mppts voltages are high. I run 225v dc from panels to mppt so conduit protection and solid connections are required. I can go as high as 500 volt dc with my mppts. Code...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-29-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,612
Posted By powderskier
MC4 connectors

I have seen this incompatibility problem. I had high heat at several connections and sure enough different company connectors. In the string I use the connectors, they're all the same panels so no...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-03-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 844
Posted By powderskier
I agree with Jono 14 increase the output voltage...

I agree with Jono 14 increase the output voltage put in temp variance it'll be on the panel specs. understanding that dust and angle etc always diminish max output. Today's newer systems of high...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-07-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By powderskier
downloads

Thanks for the site. Have never heard of it before.
I have gone deeper into everything. Being its not mine I am somewhat learning about Bluebirds at the same time. I've found 2 relays that were...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-06-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By powderskier
atf leakage

Wow that was a real read. A lot of interesting stuff. Thanks for the input. I'll get him to drop the pan and we'll check some voltages and the resistors as well. Again thanks
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-06-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By powderskier
wiring harness

Thanks for the response. We would be unable to get one around here but not saying it is good but they look so clean and tight I'm thinking more to the brain side of things going screwy. Just don't...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-06-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By powderskier
allison s2000 go no go then go

Hi all a bit long winded post but I have a client at my rv park in a 2005 bluebird C7 allison s2000 tranny. He had some previous issues and replaced the tranny sensors. Drove to my place backed up...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 01-04-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By powderskier
Lifepo battery pre charge

Your batteries will have a battery management system inside each battery.
I've used my sollar panels to charge each battery separately until the batteries BMS says it is 100%. Then wire them as...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-27-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By powderskier
As Magnakansas mentioned check your wheelbase,...

As Magnakansas mentioned check your wheelbase, axle center to axle center. My bus drifted I had 3/4 inch difference. On rear leafs will be a nut and bolt adjustable arrangement. Fair easy adjustment...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-20-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,607
Posted By powderskier
Army Blankets

Hi having done what you are going to do i suggest using army blankets. A velcro hem on blankets cut to the window stays. I also had the same concept in velcroed mosquito screen. After velcroing on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-08-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By powderskier
24 v batteries

Maybe look at signature solar 24 volt eg4 lipfepo batteries 50 amp I believe stackable, 80% depth of charge great price and no gassing. I'm using the 48 volt 100 amp version. With a nice size...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-31-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,830
Posted By powderskier
Batteries

Like has been said 48 v. Look at signature solar in Texas. They have EG4 lifepower lithium batteries. 48 volt, 5.12 kwa per battery buy at least 3 or better 6 in 2 server racks of 3 to distribute the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-21-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,465
Posted By powderskier
Skoolie friendly rv parks

Hi I also was astonished to be declined entrance. It was explained as no-one wants a ratty bus, mine is not, parked next to my 1/4 million dollar rv.
I built my own rv park so skoolies are allowed....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-14-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,899
Posted By powderskier
Growatt vs Victron

I have a complete Growatt 12 kva system at home my mother board has fried and am waiting for Sig Solar to send me a new board. In shipment as I write. I was looking at a Victron replacement but I see...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-09-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,170
Posted By powderskier
Hi. No the angle is maybe 3 inch x 1.5 in. So the...

Hi. No the angle is maybe 3 inch x 1.5 in. So the panels are slightly above the curve. And yes Tek screws into panels and bus rib all silicon covered so basically they are unable to come loose. I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-09-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,170
Posted By powderskier
Panel mounting

Hi I have my entire 40 ft of usable roof covered in panels all tek screwed into the hat channels. I use 14 ga. angle, tek screwed every 3 in. Into the panel and channel. Every hole I put in a squirt...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-05-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By powderskier
Inverter sparks

As previous post mentions the inverter capacitors are still charged and depending on battery and inverter size large sparks can be had. A power resistor of about 100 ohm will bring the current in a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-21-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,684
Posted By powderskier
double up

After getting a spark in my eye right in the center -everthing is still a little blurry- large coverage saftey glasses then a solid shield is the way to go. I was under grinding putting in storage I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-14-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,895
Posted By powderskier
lift pump

I'm not 100 % on an 8.3 but I called Thomas and they assured me no such thing as an in tank pump on the 5.9. If I was you call up Thomas. They are real helpful. They sent me blueprints of shocks and...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 10-27-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,189
Posted By powderskier
shower material

I used plywood for walls a fiberglass shower pan then floor lino in tile look alike. Used floor lino glue still looks like new 8 years later. I used the same concept in my house bath tub to convert...
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