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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By gzimmerman372
That makes a lot more sense. I'll build a box for...

That makes a lot more sense. I'll build a box for both the batteries and inverter separately. I think with those being contained and vented outside the water heater should be safe.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By gzimmerman372
Thanks! So the batteries just on the floor would...

Thanks! So the batteries just on the floor would not be a good idea? Wouldn't them being vented still open the same risk? Or would the wood of the boxes help defuse the "fumes" and any arc/sparks...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-01-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By gzimmerman372
AIMS 2500 Inverter/Charger

Does anyone here have an AIMS Power Inverter/Charger? I just ordered mine and it came in today and I'm kind of confused about how to set up the charging part. The little turn knob labeled Charge...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-27-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 743
Posted By gzimmerman372
Inverter Help

Hi all, I've been doing a lot of research for the electrical system and just came up with a new idea. I'm planning to use my old mini fridge from college on the bus which is AC. With other appliances...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-30-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By gzimmerman372
That's what I was thinking but this is the first...

That's what I was thinking but this is the first welding I've done so wanted confirmation/opinions.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-30-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By gzimmerman372
Gauge to weld guidance?

I'm at the stage where I need to weld the floor to move forward. What gauge steel should I use? I will need to do a large piece for the section, see the picture attached. It's the area your feet rest...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-16-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,754
Posted By gzimmerman372
Wheel well replacement?

Has anyone removed the standard wheel well and made new ones? One of mine has a patch of rust right down to where it meets the floor and it seems the wells are much bigger than they need to be. I'm...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,534
Posted By gzimmerman372
Thanks! I'm excited to get it going. It's sooooo...

Thanks! I'm excited to get it going. It's sooooo much work! But I know it will be worth it in the end.

I really like the size, I think it will be perfect. I picked a short bus because my best...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,534
Posted By gzimmerman372
@warewolff I have more pictures on my build album...

@warewolff I have more pictures on my build album [https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/15194-albums1442.html] if there are any specific pictures you want that I don't have posted, send me a PM I'd...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-29-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,534
Posted By gzimmerman372
Update!

Been a bit since I've updated anything on here. Here's what I've gotten done so far (with details below) :

Remove heater
Remove final bits of subfloor
Quick clean up of wiring
Pull Driver's...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-22-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,683
Posted By gzimmerman372
From a video I've watched a few times the MPPT...

From a video I've watched a few times the MPPT can take your panel voltage and drop it to a lower charging voltage your batteries can accept. It takes this ratio for the drop and applies it to the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-12-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,114
Posted By gzimmerman372
Also the controller should have a load connection...

Also the controller should have a load connection too which would be what leads to the 12v fuse block and the inverter.

Again, this is completely from what I think I've come to understand, someone...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-12-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,114
Posted By gzimmerman372
I too am no expert but from what I've read I...

I too am no expert but from what I've read I think your Charge Controller should be 40amp because your two panels being 19amp each combined would be 38amp exceeding a 35amp max. (Unless you were to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-08-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,885
Posted By gzimmerman372
These are the single wire ones I've seen. ...

These are the single wire ones I've seen.

Turn signal w/arrow (amber)** (https://www.unityparts.com/weldon-7-turn-light-with-arrow-amber/)

On SuperBrightLEDs, this is the only one I seem to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-07-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,885
Posted By gzimmerman372
Replacement Turn/Tail Lights

So the light bodies are super worn out on my bus so I'm going to replace them with new one, ideally LEDs. I'm seeing all of mine are 2-wire lights but online I'm seeing a lot that are just one wire....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-01-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,616
Posted By gzimmerman372
So it seems like the smaller quantity, higher...

So it seems like the smaller quantity, higher power is the better option. I'm looking at these:...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-31-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,616
Posted By gzimmerman372
Solar array plan?

So I'm starting to look more at solar and specific planning. I'm thinking 600W in panels and 4x Trojan T-105 6v@225aH batteries in 2-2 series/parallel for a 12v@450aH bank.

The spot I'm kind of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-26-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,534
Posted By gzimmerman372
Oh, on that part it's changing. The body is...

Oh, on that part it's changing. The body is staying as is, is what I meant. No roof raise. Of course inside changing completely, outside will get a painting. Color is undecided

Sent from my...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-26-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,534
Posted By gzimmerman372
Just keeping it as is. It'll be a little low for...

Just keeping it as is. It'll be a little low for my height when it's finished but I weighed the pros/cons and it won. The whole idea for me is to be in a small space to make me want to be outside...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-25-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,257
Posted By gzimmerman372
For the floor.... Recommended to do an...

For the floor....

Recommended to do an underlayment layer like the ice/water shield that is self adhesive then small wood frame and foam board/subfloor and all...or...no underlayment and just the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-24-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,257
Posted By gzimmerman372
The plan of what you are actually doing, that...

The plan of what you are actually doing, that seems to me like it's leaving roughly 1.5-2" air pocket between the 1" foam board and the T&G ceiling or FRP walls, is that right? Why not fill that with...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-24-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,257
Posted By gzimmerman372
Great information from everyone. So I think I'm...

Great information from everyone. So I think I'm going to do foam board, not foil backed, all around. The ribs at 2" tall so I've got that much space to work with for insulation. Should I do 2x 1"...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,607
Posted By gzimmerman372
Did you tie up as close to the turn signal knob...

Did you tie up as close to the turn signal knob as possible or would it work fine to basically just pull the wire from the bundles and tap it into the actually turn signal/brake wire right where it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,607
Posted By gzimmerman372
That's awesome! Glad to hear others have done it!...

That's awesome! Glad to hear others have done it! For the back I can easily see where to tie in because it's simply just further down the same wall, but for the front, did you run the wiring all the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-24-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,607
Posted By gzimmerman372
Rewiring Strobe Lights

Has anyone rewired the rear strobes to be tied into the turn signals for the orange lights and the brakes for the red lights?
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