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Old 03-26-2021, 06:06 PM   #41
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I have only been talking with several friends that have spent some winters there in the past and really enjoyed the experience. They said it was crowded in many areas but with others they created their own little community and had a great time. Will be doing much more research on the idea with the hope that this damn northern border opens soon.

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Old 03-27-2021, 06:57 AM   #42
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Anyone know of a good resource for finding sites over there?
Watch RVerTV on youtube.. Guys name is Russ and he does a lot of video's on the BLM and LTVA areas in and around Quartzsite.
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Old 03-30-2021, 04:19 PM   #43
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Electical closet is finally done.... I'm glad to moving on to plumbing

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Old 03-30-2021, 04:47 PM   #44
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Looking very nice!
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Old 04-07-2021, 07:10 AM   #45
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Well I wasn't done, went ahead and added 4 more 100 ah batteries... If 800 ah isn't enough then I'm in trouble because I'm out of room...

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Old 04-07-2021, 10:03 AM   #46
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That's pretty impressive what you've managed to fit in your electrical room. Is it vented at all? I don't know what kind of heat is generated, if any, I'm just curious. I noticed what looks like a light switch, inside left, nice touch.
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Old 04-07-2021, 10:49 AM   #47
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Well I wasn't done, went ahead and added 4 more 100 ah batteries... If 800 ah isn't enough then I'm in trouble because I'm out of room...
Does your bus list a little to Port?
I got lucky and was able to fabricate a mount for just one start battery by my steps. Am going to use the original double 8d drawer for 1200 ah of lithium. I will have a bus tie realay for starting problems.
Been building mine since 2017 but started with engine and running gear , exterior LEDS and paint. Wish i was insulated out like your bus just starting with kilmat on the floors. Your project is looking way good!
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Old 04-08-2021, 04:33 PM   #48
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That's pretty impressive what you've managed to fit in your electrical room. Is it vented at all? I don't know what kind of heat is generated, if any, I'm just curious. I noticed what looks like a light switch, inside left, nice touch.
I'm looking for an old louvered closet door or big shutter to build the door out of, and I put a small 12 volt fan in the rear. The back of the closet is open to behind the pantry and fridge, hoping to keep the air moving.. I hope its enough, but I'm no engineer... Hope to just get lucky...
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Old 04-08-2021, 04:35 PM   #49
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Does your bus list a little to Port?
I got lucky and was able to fabricate a mount for just one start battery by my steps. Am going to use the original double 8d drawer for 1200 ah of lithium. I will have a bus tie realay for starting problems.
Been building mine since 2017 but started with engine and running gear , exterior LEDS and paint. Wish i was insulated out like your bus just starting with kilmat on the floors. Your project is looking way good!
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I'm on year 3, you'll get there...
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Old 04-08-2021, 09:25 PM   #50
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I'm looking for an old louvered closet door or big shutter to build the door out of, and I put a small 12 volt fan in the rear. The back of the closet is open to behind the pantry and fridge, hoping to keep the air moving.. I hope its enough, but I'm no engineer... Hope to just get lucky...
I have a small variable power supply and I was able to get get a 12 volt, 4" computer fan down to 50mA or about 1/2 watt @ 6 volts. It was still moving air pretty well
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Old 04-17-2021, 03:19 PM   #51
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I got one wall up... Woot Woot.. I had to give the wife something to paint... I wanted the windows frames stained and it cost me a couple of days a piece... but I like it...



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Old 09-27-2021, 06:51 AM   #52
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Well its been a busy summer but I have got a little done to the bus, here's a few updated pics. Now that fall has set in and were not going to get done this year anyway I'll try to spend more time on here.... By the way... Hey everyone I hope your all enjoying your busses....
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