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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-14-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,686
Posted By 86Prevost
I can move the inverter to the shelf above and...

I can move the inverter to the shelf above and put a small blower from the engine bay into the mechanical room for ventilation. Think that would suffice?

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
Yeah hindsight is always 20/20. I wish we...

Yeah hindsight is always 20/20. I wish we would've done it differently in some aspects but then I think about other projects and I'm glad we did it the way we did. It's six of one and a half dozen of...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
It definitely wouldn't be cold in the winter or...

It definitely wouldn't be cold in the winter or hot in the summer with a combined r value of almost 45

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
I got to thinking last night, what if I used 4"...

I got to thinking last night, what if I used 4" styrofoam block against the bus wall, secured with screws and pl and then laid in my 2x6 r20 insulation in front?

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-14-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,686
Posted By 86Prevost
Figured it out myself and with some help from...

Figured it out myself and with some help from...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-14-2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,360
Posted By 86Prevost
The solars will charge the 5 battery bank that I...

The solars will charge the 5 battery bank that I installed and will power the 6000 Watt continuous inverter which will power my inverter. Should be a completely self sufficient system. If I need more...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-14-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,360
Posted By 86Prevost
Just finished putting solar on mine 5x 100 Watt...

Just finished putting solar on mine 5x 100 Watt panels with a 40 amp, 12 volt charge controller with battery monitor

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-14-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
Here's a pic of what I was talking about....

Here's a pic of what I was talking about. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/e2342975d2eda6db8ee1c2660574c4f0.jpg

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-10-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
I actually had an idea similar to that but ran...

I actually had an idea similar to that but ran across 2 issues. The first being a drill or air hammer would not fit in the space behind the studs if I tried to attach a 2x4 backing plate. (Would have...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-10-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
I sure can but won't be today. Stepped away from...

I sure can but won't be today. Stepped away from the project for the weekend

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-10-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,750
Posted By 86Prevost
Trying to fill the void

Need some advice. The way we framed up my charter (2x4 stud) there's a 9 1/2" void from the original bus wall to the face of the stud. Want to put in batt insulation (r32) but worried about the...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 08-24-2017, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,585
Posted By 86Prevost
Don't know how we lucked out but bought this 1986...

Don't know how we lucked out but bought this 1986 prevost le mirage xl with a 6v92 Detroit in it with Allison auto granny for 1800 cdn. Had to put a 500 dollar rad into her but shes never missed a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-23-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By 86Prevost
46 ft tip to tail and 40 ft of interior ...

46 ft tip to tail and 40 ft of interior

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-23-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By 86Prevost
She's got a 6v92 Detroit with an Allison...

She's got a 6v92 Detroit with an Allison automatic transmission. Runs and drives like a top. Never touched it for 2 yrs and with stale diesel she still fired right up. Bought it for 1800 bucks cdn...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-20-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By 86Prevost
Also have will have a 60 amp converter (both ac...

Also have will have a 60 amp converter (both ac and dc) for shore power and a 6500 Watt diesel generator for off grid camping if that helps anything.

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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-20-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By 86Prevost
Help! :(

Hello, I'm by no means an electrician and am looking for some advice on a 500 Watt solar panel install. Recently acquired 5-100 Watt solar panels (M-PW1000) and two controllers (Xantrex C40 & BZ...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-20-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,186
Posted By 86Prevost
Hey from Saskatchewan, Canada

Hello everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself and my project bus in the works. She's a 1986 Prevost Le Mirage XL. Currently in the process of doing a conversion to her. Have never attempted...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-20-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,686
Posted By 86Prevost
Hello from Canada. Having some issues on how to...

Hello from Canada. Having some issues on how to run my solar setup on my 86 prevost le mirage xl. Can anyone offer some guidance?

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-20-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 46,316
Posted By 86Prevost
Hey Plasma I have some solar related questions....

Hey Plasma I have some solar related questions. Could you help a fella out?

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