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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-05-2022, 04:05 PM

Replies: 5

Floor prep question

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Posted By aridgedell

No, as long as you let it dry out before painting.

No, as long as you let it dry out before painting.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-05-2022, 03:46 PM

Replies: 3

Electric wire routing

Views: 614

Posted By aridgedell

Yeah I would drill though the floor and run it...

Yeah I would drill though the floor and run it under the bus and back up through the floor. We used MC cable for our entire system, but it would be easiest to to use it in this situation as well. As...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-05-2022, 03:39 PM

Replies: 7

lets talk fresh water tanks?

Views: 1,129

Posted By aridgedell

I used the seelevel system and its great, well...

I used the seelevel system and its great, well worth the money in my opinion.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-05-2022, 03:35 PM

Replies: 12

Diagnostic tools

Views: 3,003

Posted By aridgedell

I use Diesel Laptops DieselLink Universal...

I use Diesel Laptops DieselLink Universal Commercial Truck Adapter, I bought one used. They have free software, but I bought cummins insight off ebay for pretty cheap. It was invaluable for...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

02-01-2022, 07:16 PM

Replies: 3

Window Wipers for a 1998 Thomas

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Posted By aridgedell

I couldnt find them at any autopart store so i...

I couldnt find them at any autopart store so i got them from a local thomas dealer in stock.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

01-20-2022, 11:00 AM

Replies: 19

Painting Exterior of Bus

Views: 4,363

Posted By aridgedell

We painted our bus two years ago with rustoleum...

We painted our bus two years ago with rustoleum from homedepot and an airless sprayer. I just pressure washed and only sanded a couple small spots that were peeling. I have had to do a little touchup...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

01-19-2022, 09:17 AM

Replies: 64

My expectations of bus 5.9 cummins

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Posted By aridgedell

I just thought I would give my experience with...

I just thought I would give my experience with our 2002 ISB 5.9's performance. I'm pretty sure its a 190hp tune from what I remember seeing when I had to replace the ECM a while back. We are able...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

01-17-2022, 09:23 AM

Replies: 6

Which type of inverter for my needs.

Views: 2,155

Posted By aridgedell

Thanks for the info. I think Im leaning towards...

Thanks for the info. I think Im leaning towards just adding a second HF inverter specifically for the fridge like you mention. Then upgrading to a large inverter generator in the future like the...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

01-16-2022, 02:55 PM

Replies: 6

Which type of inverter for my needs.

Views: 2,155

Posted By aridgedell

Which type of inverter for my needs.

My electrical system has been "finished" for a while now however I have a desire to run more items off an inverter/pure sinewave while driving and boondocking so I am looking for possible solutions....

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-24-2021, 09:40 PM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

Well we started our trip today, made it 20 miles...

Well we started our trip today, made it 20 miles and the lift pump crapped out. Thank goodness I did bring the spare pump with us and we got it changed out in the walmart parking lot. Everything...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

12-21-2021, 02:27 PM

Replies: 29

My Poor Man's Cruise is Poorer than your Poor Man's Cruise

Views: 2,332

Posted By aridgedell

Nice job though!

Nice job though!

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-21-2021, 01:57 PM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

I did get the 923, I couldn't find the airtex...

I did get the 923, I couldn't find the airtex style locally in stock. From the pictures it looks like I would have to do some modifying to the existing hoses to make it work. My outlet line is a hard...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-21-2021, 01:28 PM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

Thanks for the advice! I picked up a delphi...

Thanks for the advice! I picked up a delphi replacement lift pump to keep as a spare just in case. I also got a guage temporarily installed and will get it moved into the guage cluster at a later...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-20-2021, 11:08 AM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

Filter and seperator were changed about 500 to...

Filter and seperator were changed about 500 to 1000 miles ago. I just put a guage on the outlet side of the filter and without it running it was about 14 psi. at high idle it stayed over 10 psi. I...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-20-2021, 08:05 AM

Replies: 3

Where in Texas to get cruise control enabled? 2001 Thomas MVR RE with Cummins 5.9 24V

Views: 806

Posted By aridgedell

I did my own. It might be worth it to you to buy...

I did my own. It might be worth it to you to buy a drewlink and cummins insite. Thats what I did. There were some insite dowloads available on ebay. If your path ever crosses mine I don't mind...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-19-2021, 07:55 PM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

2003 5.9L 24v ISB. Code 0779

2003 5.9L 24v ISB. Code 0779

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-19-2021, 04:20 PM

Replies: 11

Low fuel pressure code

Views: 3,043

Posted By aridgedell

Low fuel pressure code

We have a long trip planned next week and I feel a little silly all of a sudden being concerned about the low fuel pressure code I've gotten a few times. When I look at the log data for the code it...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-19-2021, 04:02 PM

Replies: 5

Cummins 5.9 24V - What's a normal running temp?

Views: 10,375

Posted By aridgedell

Mine runs right about there too. Thats after new...

Mine runs right about there too. Thats after new radiator, water pump, thermostat and belt. Im pretty sure the guages are a little off because when hooked up to a computer the ecm doesnt show history...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

12-19-2021, 03:58 PM

Replies: 3

Where in Texas to get cruise control enabled? 2001 Thomas MVR RE with Cummins 5.9 24V

Views: 806

Posted By aridgedell

You ever get it done?

You ever get it done?

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-30-2021, 09:02 PM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

Well I just saw a reply email from someone at...

Well I just saw a reply email from someone at Thomas from an inquiry I made early in the week. I didnt think I would hear back from any one but they provided some great info. Hopefully this will help...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-30-2021, 08:44 PM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

So it looks like they need to be switched to...

So it looks like they need to be switched to ground. I have the switches on order with a local thomas dealer. Once I get it finished up I'll post how it turned out.

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-30-2021, 06:40 AM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

Thanks! after some digging last night I found the...

Thanks! after some digging last night I found the cruise wires that go to the ecm last night. red, yellow, green. I just dont know weather they get 12v battery when switched on or ground when...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-29-2021, 03:00 PM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

Thanks! I did forget to mention its the 5.9...

Thanks! I did forget to mention its the 5.9 cummins isb, allison 3060

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-29-2021, 11:27 AM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

adding cruise control

now I am considering adding cruise control. I see that some have accomplished this but I haven't seen how they were able to do that. My local Thomas dealer was not any help, they said they didn't...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-26-2021, 01:30 PM

Replies: 13

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Views: 1,123

Posted By aridgedell

Throttle pedal too stiff for comfortable driving.

Our 2003 thomas has the electronic throttle pedal. Ive found it to be a little too stiff for comfortable driving. Meaning I feel like im having to make a good bit of effort to push on the pedal which...

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