Forum: Conversion General Discussions
03-07-2018, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,904
Ceiling material?
Hey everyone!
I’m curious what you guys use. Either tongue and grove 5/16” pine boards or the thin cheap bead board for your ceiling?
Thanks!!
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
02-24-2018, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Ivy on side of bus!?
Hi!
I was thinking how amazing would it be to grow climbing ivy on the side of the bus? Stipple with the paint you're using and that'll give the ivy some groves to grow in. I would build long...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-20-2017, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,892
Where to buy battery wires and terminal mounts?
Hey Skoolie folks!
Where would I buy 4/0 gauge wire to connect all my batteries together? What wire gauge do you use? Home Depot and Auto parts store don’t have any.
Where do you buy your...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-20-2017, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-19-2017, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Bus isn’t starting :(
Hey!
I know you have better things to do than help someone figure out why their bus isn’t starting but I would really love some advice!
So I removed the air door assembly, unnecessary lights,...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-12-2017, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,209
Co2 sealed battery box
Hey,
We are planning on having our batteries inside the bus and want to vent to outside. How well insulated does the box containg the batteries need to be against co2? Someone was saying you need...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-21-2017, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Grow Ivy on Bus?
Hey,
I talked to some landscapers and they said it would be possible to grow ivy up and all around the outside of the bus! Wouldn't that just be amazing! I would build skinny flower beds that...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
10-21-2017, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,404
Clear plexiglass ceiling?!
Hey Skoolie kids!
I was wondering if anyone has replaced the sheet metal ceiling for plexiglass/ some sort of weather resistant plastic? I was thinking about doing this in the bathroom. I would...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-18-2017, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,881
Battery Box Design??
Hey guys!
I am curious how you all attached your batteries? I was thinking of installing them under the bus with a steel/plywood/rubber platform then rods to hold it up. Should I weld a box...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
08-17-2017, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,010
How to remove air door?!
Hey!
So I recently removed the air door and I forgot about the air line which hizzes out air when I turn on the bus. How do I close the line?
Thanks.
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
04-24-2017, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Conversion General Discussions
04-23-2017, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
How much can I sell air door mechanics for?
I took off all the air door mechanics since I'm not going to be picking up kids while driving...it's pointless, so I decided to take it off. It's in perfect working condition. Have all the screws and...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
04-13-2017, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,265
I would say solar is a great option for...
I would say solar is a great option for alternative energy. It's drastically cheaper compared to years past and can be collected anywhere. My whole solar setup is under $2,000. I think I might want...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-23-2017, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,265
Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you! I don't know...
Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you! I don't know much about electrical but have definitely done a ton of research to get me up there. Alden said when the package arrives he will guide me through the...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-21-2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,265
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-21-2017, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,265
Wholesale Solar Price Quote!
How does this quote from Alden Silber at Wholesale Solar look? I think it's everything I'll need. I will be getting 150 cable and connectors somewhere else. Total is $1,924. I'm so excited!
12841...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-05-2017, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Simple electrical solar setup help [emoji1305]
Hey,
I'm planning on using 12V system, I just bought 4 6V 215ah batteries and I have a Tripp-lite 2000W inverter/charger, wanting to go solar and get as much energy out of those suckers as I can....
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-04-2017, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,164
You said you used two MPPT charge controllers,...
You said you used two MPPT charge controllers, why two? What does the 60amp mean?
So if I'm only using 300aph I'll need 600aph worth in batteries=3 6v 220amp batteries.
How do I run the batteries...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-04-2017, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,164
Sorry, I meant to say 300amps.
Ok that makes...
Sorry, I meant to say 300amps.
Ok that makes sense, I knew about how you can drain it totally down but I didn't realize you practically need to double your amps in batteries!
These are the items...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-02-2017, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,799
How many AH do you use? Is ecoworthy worthy?
I know polycrystalline isn't the most efficient, instead go with monocrystalline. You can always tell a mono if there's white squares in between each box on the panel. I looks like a good deal but I...
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-02-2017, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,246
Solar panels
What's your favorite solar panel?
RIDGID (efficient but not aerodynamic and stable) or FLEXIBLE panels (not as efficient but streamline and easy installation)?
Did you buy the kit or parts?
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-02-2017, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,164
Batteries
Hey guys!
I will be using about 400 amps per hour (3600 watts per day) and trying to figure the best types of batteries...
1) get 4 100ah 12Volt deep cycle batteries
OR
2) get 2 220ah 12Volt...
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-30-2016, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
11-30-2016, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Steps? 1 2 3
Hey!
What is a good suggested order of steps to do from past experience? What would you suggest doing 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc.
To-Do Steps:
1. FLOOR PLAN - measurements, 3D computer model, interior...
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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!
11-21-2016, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 926
I love my bus!
Hey everyone!
Im going up to Atlanta, GA this Friday to purchase my 1997 RE, DT466, 7.6L, 72 passenger, 140,000 miles, new alternator, starter, brakes and drums and transmission for $3,400. This...
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