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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-02-2021, 08:51 PM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
Just a few photos. The unit will not hang...

Just a few photos.

The unit will not hang below the skirt at all - I'm just holding it there to pre-vis the clearances and placement.

Brackets in various phases of completion as well.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-02-2021, 08:47 PM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
I have 2x Pioneers and they are both working...

I have 2x Pioneers and they are both working fine. Only problem I ever had was that both had faulty Schrader valves at the charge ports roughly a year after I started using them. I have no idea why,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-02-2021, 06:11 PM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
Fabricated some mounts for the condenser today....

Fabricated some mounts for the condenser today. Normally it would bolt right to the bottom of the floor, but some additional equipment made that complicated, so I made up some drop brackets. 1.5” box...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-28-2021, 03:58 PM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
So its a few years later and while we aren't full...

So its a few years later and while we aren't full time, we are still living the skoolie life and have taken numerous trips all over the country.

One of the biggest discomforts we have had was HVAC...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-28-2021, 03:43 PM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
Aluminum strip is a great idea to add rigidity....

Aluminum strip is a great idea to add rigidity. Did you bend it to reinforce the curve of the roof?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2020, 11:17 AM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
No leaks. In short I think I would have used self...

No leaks. In short I think I would have used self drillers rather than nuts and bolts, and I would have planned ahead to see how the interior trim would interface.

Also, every summer when it gets...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,647
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Sorry - that post was from simpler times: April...

Sorry - that post was from simpler times: April of 2018. The windows are long gone.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-09-2020, 12:08 PM
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Views: 4,376
Posted By david.dgeorge07
I have had the same problem with my Excel 1.6 Gpm...

I have had the same problem with my Excel 1.6 Gpm tankless heater. Blown out pex 2x now resulting in major flooding. Loud bang after turning off water - flame continues to burn superheating the...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 02-15-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By david.dgeorge07
I don’t remember what size it is, but I think I...

I don’t remember what size it is, but I think I just used a combination wrench or a flare but wrench. It’s just a hex fitting. Make sure you are pushing the right direction and push hard! Either end...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 08-26-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Hot or cold?

Hot or cold?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Glass was $49 and took about an hour to install.

Glass was $49 and took about an hour to install.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
36806 All done. Biggest pain was...

36806

All done.

Biggest pain was cleaning up the glass. Do yourself a favor and spend a little extra time on setting yourself up for easy cleanup.

Also, glass pieces are small, some near...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:16 AM
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Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
36805 New glass slidden halfway in with old...

36805

New glass slidden halfway in with old gasket. Dry RV lube was an important part of all of this. Lots of stuff had to slide smoothly.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
36804 I used tape to try to contain some of...

36804

I used tape to try to contain some of the glass. Meh.

But you can see the rubber gasket. It was in perfect condition and I was able to reuse it. Had to carefully clean all the shards out...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:12 AM
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Posted By david.dgeorge07
36803 Outer channel removed. 5 screws. Top...

36803

Outer channel removed. 5 screws. Top and bottom ones have to come out before the weatherstripping will slide.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
36802 Weatherstripping sliding out.

36802

Weatherstripping sliding out.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2019, 11:10 AM
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Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
I like the OEM door. I can see the advantages of...

I like the OEM door. I can see the advantages of swapping though.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-24-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,290
Posted By david.dgeorge07
I have a Nissan Leaf and electricity for it costs...

I have a Nissan Leaf and electricity for it costs just over $0.02/mile at retail rate we pay in Chattanooga ($0.11/kWh) We also have a Toyota Camry and gas for it costs $0.08/mile. My Jeep costs...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-24-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,046
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Aims global LF series and never look back.

Aims global LF series and never look back.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-23-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,663
Posted By david.dgeorge07
I also wonder about Bansil. For the record, I...

I also wonder about Bansil. For the record, I finished mine, and did it in the year that I planned. But I was 2.5x on budget.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-23-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,630
Posted By david.dgeorge07
It’s from 10 years ago, but I’m going try it...

It’s from 10 years ago, but I’m going try it myself this weekend.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,311
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Easy to give advice but hard for us to really...

Easy to give advice but hard for us to really help in the way I think your asking.

There are so many posts like this one.

There’s no way to fix it without accessing the plans or by...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-23-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,290
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Come back to this post in 10 years. Electric is...

Come back to this post in 10 years. Electric is the future. People will look back at the ICE like we look back at the steam locomotive. Pretty cool, but so much complexity and waste for so little...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,224
Posted By david.dgeorge07
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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-20-2019, 06:20 AM
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Views: 6,371
Posted By david.dgeorge07
Wood doesn’t last forever, but using lumber like...

Wood doesn’t last forever, but using lumber like this is extremely strong. If you don’t do anything obviously stupid this will support a huge amount of weight.
...
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