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09-07-2018, 06:11 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 109
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i believe the govt buys them for north of 5k bucks each... and they generally do not see much surplus sales because they get used and destroyed instead of repaired. How many hours are on it? https://greenmountaingenerators.com/...sel-generator/
there are some on this site.
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09-07-2018, 11:44 AM
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#22
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I've thought about it a bunch and i think being 24v would disrupt my build enough to let someone else get a good deal. I haven't even fully convinced myself that I need a generator in the first place.
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09-07-2018, 12:53 PM
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#23
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Two arguments for a genny.
1. As part of an multi-component overall electrical plan.
2. (Like many households) As an emergency back-up system when nothing else is available.
RV generators saved a lot of people grief here in the Houston area during & after hurricane Harvey (no power thru the lines for weeks, no sun for several days, etc.).
Me? I am installing a small (3000) Honda. Super quiet and reliable. Just in case.
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09-07-2018, 12:54 PM
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#24
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
I found a couple of bare Yanmar engines and they ranged from $650-$1200. The $1200 one looked like new in the pictures.
If anyone is interested at $500 plus freight let me know.
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Intrigued enough to want more details. Do you know freight costs to Indianapolis?
My build will be 24V inside to match my bus' electrical system. I'll pair down the voltage using a Vanner Equalizer or some other such unit.
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09-07-2018, 01:28 PM
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#25
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fayetteville Arkansas
Posts: 419
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: GMC G3500 Vandura
Engine: V-8 5.7L Gas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Two arguments for a genny.
1. As part of an multi-component overall electrical plan.
2. (Like many households) As an emergency back-up system when nothing else is available.
RV generators saved a lot of people grief here in the Houston area during & after hurricane Harvey (no power thru the lines for weeks, no sun for several days, etc.).
Me? I am installing a small (3000) Honda. Super quiet and reliable. Just in case.
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That's what I have and it's very quiet. It can run a 13,500 BTU unit at most. I mostly use it for hot plate cooking, lights, and fans.
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09-07-2018, 01:40 PM
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#26
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyDee
Intrigued enough to want more details. Do you know freight costs to Indianapolis?
My build will be 24V inside to match my bus' electrical system. I'll pair down the voltage using a Vanner Equalizer or some other such unit.
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I have no clue.
If you are serious, I will look into it.
FYI: I won't be on the board over the weekend.
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09-07-2018, 01:44 PM
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#27
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Two arguments for a genny.
1. As part of an multi-component overall electrical plan.
2. (Like many households) As an emergency back-up system when nothing else is available.
RV generators saved a lot of people grief here in the Houston area during & after hurricane Harvey (no power thru the lines for weeks, no sun for several days, etc.).
Me? I am installing a small (3000) Honda. Super quiet and reliable. Just in case.
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I have the same Honda and love it.
For the bus, It's too big to fit where I want and runs on gasoline.
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09-07-2018, 03:17 PM
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#28
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
I have no clue.
If you are serious, I will look into it.
FYI: I won't be on the board over the weekend.
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If it doesn't take too long, then yes, please look it up. Having a diesel genny onboard, even if its "only" 2kW would be very helpful for me.
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09-10-2018, 02:53 PM
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#29
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyDee
If it doesn't take too long, then yes, please look it up. Having a diesel genny onboard, even if its "only" 2kW would be very helpful for me.
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Did a bit of checking and need:
What is your ZIP code?
Residence or business?
Forklift or loading dock available?
They did tell me that if you can pick it up at a freight terminal that you can save quite a bit.
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09-10-2018, 02:59 PM
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#30
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Did a bit of checking and need:
What is your ZIP code?
Residence or business?
Forklift or loading dock available?
They did tell me that if you can pick it up at a freight terminal that you can save quite a bit.
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PM'ing you.
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09-10-2018, 04:30 PM
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#31
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Posts: 1,793
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: B3800 Short bus
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 36
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I'm not looking to spend that many hundreds of dollars on a generator, but my thinking was to feed a 24vdc generator directly into my pre existing mppt charge controller. I did that before with an engine driven 90vdc treadmill motor with reasonable luck, except that the treadmill motor wasn't up to the continuous duty. I need something more robust.
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09-10-2018, 05:42 PM
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#32
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 120
Coachwork: None yet
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PM sent also, I'm local and will hopefully consider myself second in line.
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09-17-2018, 12:05 PM
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#33
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Sorry for the delay.
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09-30-2018, 04:33 PM
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#34
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Hey, PNW_Steve.... Just wondering if you have received my last few PMs.... I'm still interested in the genny....
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09-30-2018, 04:56 PM
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#35
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyDee
Hey, PNW_Steve.... Just wondering if you have received my last few PMs.... I'm still interested in the genny....
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Not seeing pm's..
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09-30-2018, 05:14 PM
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#36
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Not seeing pm's..
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Well, that isn't good.... 
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09-30-2018, 05:22 PM
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#37
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Opened a thread for the admin to take a look at why you seem to not be receiving PMs. Outside of that, how do you want to proceed?
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10-03-2018, 09:44 AM
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#38
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 670
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Since I can't seem to privately negotiate with PWN_Steve, I withdraw from consideration.
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10-03-2018, 10:23 AM
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#39
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkyDee
Since I can't seem to privately negotiate with PWN_Steve, I withdraw from consideration.
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One of you willing to let loose with a cell number or an email? 
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10-03-2018, 05:34 PM
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#40
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Sorry for the issues.
I fired up my desktop computer and am able to access my PM's. Fr some reason I could not access any of my profile & messages on my Android.
I will be responding to PM's this evening.
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