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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-04-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Going to being selling the Bus for $6000 to buy a slide-in truck camper for my Ranger. Just don't have the time to finish this build and a TC just makes more since for what I will be doing. Will post...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

My AC unit is 13.5k BTU so hoping it can handle startup. I have not finished my electrical system so have not had a chance to test starting AC with genny yet.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-02-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

The exhaust was extended to go strait down instead of out the side of the generator. Will try to get a pic of it next time I'm working on the bus. I will mainly use it for powering the Air while...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-01-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Total for both the generator mount and scooter/motorcycle carrier was about $1300. Would have been alot cheaper if I would have painted and installed them myself but with all my crazy work hours and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-01-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Wish I could take credit for it but I had Mark@ https://www.bluedragonmetalworks.com/ do all the metal work for me. My new job has me doing alot of travel and didn't want to loose to much time on bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-30-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Made a little more progress. Got the generator and scooter mount made and installed at metal shop. I have started on electrical system as well. More pics on my blog site.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Ended up paying a local RV parts store to install my new AC unit and having same metalshop that made my rear deck fabricate a slide system for to place my generator under the bus and carrier for my...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-05-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Have not tested it yet but have high hopes it will work for my small system.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-05-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Do you mean the Air Admittance Valve (https://www.ipscorp.com/studor/minivent)? It allows me to have a vent for my grey water without running a vent pipe through the roof.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-04-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Think I have mostly finished the water system in my bus, next will be the power system. Also completed base for jack-knife sofa. More pics on my blog.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-19-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,269
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Is this feasable?

I thought about doing that myself but from what I read on mutiple forums seems the 2000w generators usally have problems starting most 13.5k + AC units. It appears some people have had luck...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-16-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Got myself a brand new 70" jack-knife sofa for $200 from a guy that pulled it out of a 2011 TT. Got to love those craigslist deals :)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-15-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Got some more done with the water system. Picked up a Bosch GL4 Ariston 4-Gallon Point-of-Use Indoor Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater and cut the hole for the grey water tank. Was concerned the dump...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-07-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

So looks like I have a Eaton 19050S differential/rear-end with a ratio of 4.63. I have seen some 3.70 and 4.33 used ones for sale but was hoping for a 3.90 or 4.11.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-07-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Come next year looks like the bus has a few high cost upgrades coming so I can make the trip to CA and back in April. Going to need fresh tires all around which will be $1200 - $1600 depending if I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-06-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Got the bus back from https://www.bluedragonmetalworks.com/ where I had a rear deck and storage box made for my bus. I gave the rear deck a couple coats of paint and also installed the clear lenses...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-31-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

I ordered them from Kansas Truck Equipment (800-365-0217) . As to whether they will fit a thomas body not sure, but they should be able to tell you.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-28-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Thats where I got mine.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-27-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Have not got alot done due to work. Did get the countertop and plywood for bed installed. The metal shop guy should have my 2 foot rear deck and 3 foot under bus storge box done next week. Had a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-12-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Cut my first hole in the bus for the fresh water gravity fill and installed the clear lens on the rear lights today.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-11-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Got all the metal brackets and strapes at home depot. The jury is still out on how good of an idea the metal strapes are.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-11-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Got some framing done, parking brake adjusted, and fuel cut off relay replaced. As always more pics on my blog.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-27-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

So talked to a place that will install a 13.5k BTU AC in the bus for me for between $800 and $900 including the new unit. Will be getting that done on 9/6 and it should only take a day or two....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-21-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 20,557
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Introducing my first bus

Ordered some parts for the fresh water and power systems. Also picked up a compact fridge that had a lock for the door and a 700w microwave as well. I should be able to pick up all the other needed...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By Stopbit
Re: Short bus AC install(need advice)

Turns out the diagram I was looking at that had 44" length was for a low-profile unit, I'm an idot sorry :) I did find the correct diagram for a normal unit and I think I can fit it in there just...
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