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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-31-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By matthews2001
power shaft seals trans and axle

2 years ago I had my ujoints replaced at mechanics recomendation.

Now this year after 3-5 k miles axle AND trans seals are leaking.

ANY CONNECTION? 3060 trans

Quoted repair is $2k with new...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 08-02-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By matthews2001
Well You are BOTH right, the small wires are to a...

Well You are BOTH right, the small wires are to a no start/gauge and cleaning up the connections seems to have solved issue.

The timing after a fuel fillup stumped me!

Thanks this forum is so...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By matthews2001
voltage

my batteries were 12.7 last nite when I disconnected them but they are still connected together.

20 hours later at 12.55 Is this a concern?
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-30-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By matthews2001
photos

photos here
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 07-30-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By matthews2001
Hard start after new fuel CAT 3126

Hi all I am in the land of FEW mechanics! (Alaska unless you are in a city)

My 6 th summer in the bus, new start batteries and fuel filter last spring.

Went and gassed up at half tank, drove 2...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 03-20-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 14,767
Posted By matthews2001
The word Kamikazi was invented by what country? ...

The word Kamikazi was invented by what country? There were kamikazi torpedos even. Remember History!! The world hadnt seen that before! How many might have been lurking here in the US already?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-26-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,364
Posted By matthews2001
As a backyard mechanic and former engineer I...

As a backyard mechanic and former engineer I NEVER understood torque wrenchs on OLD installations with dirty nuts and threads and stressed threads. Whenever I tried a torque wrench it seemed like I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-01-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,465
Posted By matthews2001
NOISE LEVEL? thats my question regarding...

NOISE LEVEL?

thats my question regarding interior or under bus install for a CDH!

I like quiet mornings looking out all my front windows (but its cold up there). CANNOT STAND my RV propane...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-30-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 164,991
Posted By matthews2001
After driving to AK I never left 5 years ago!...

After driving to AK I never left 5 years ago! Well my Bus never left, I fly up every summer!

I had it done at Trailer Craft in Anchorge 3-4 years ago, no letter, $300, still works great! THOUGH...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-07-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By matthews2001
- did not fail completly, it runs the TV not the...

- did not fail completly, it runs the TV not the fridge.

-The replacement inverter I bought was like $70 at O reilys auto parts. I dont have access to the bus but their website lists a $70 at 500...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-06-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By matthews2001
I discovered mis wiring AFTER stove stopped...

I discovered mis wiring AFTER stove stopped working and expensive inverter wouldnt operate fridge anymore. This inverter would operate TV still.

I fixed miswiring, stove electric no longer works...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-05-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,740
Posted By matthews2001
DIESEL $7-8 bucks

What are we gonna do........

I think my bus gets like 5mpg (I refuse to calculate it as NOTHING I can do about it!! but I dont think I am too off.. correct me if I am wrong)


Way cheaper to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-05-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By matthews2001
I like all the questions make me think... 1....

I like all the questions make me think...

1. ONLY frig is on the inverter. Other loads on dc are lights, two usb chargers for phones and a couple dc small fans

2. fridge ran on hi efficiency...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-05-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By matthews2001
Yes nothing else is on the inverter. I used to...

Yes nothing else is on the inverter. I used to have the microwave on the inverter but 5 minutes use dropped both dc and ac voltages so it shut off. Note the wires to the inverter are the hugh ones...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-04-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By matthews2001
Inverter problems with fridge

Ok, going on 2 years now I have inverter problems.

3000w WZRELB from Amazon ($300) high efficiency. I want 3000 to run my microwave.

4 new 6 volt trojans.

energy star full size fridge...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-01-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,737
Posted By matthews2001
Bookmobile History

As a Bookmobile Owner my kids got me this book last Christmas. The first Bookmobile Lady is buried in Concord Mass. Gotta have a bookmobile rendezvous in the cemetery some weekend. Haha. Good luck...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-11-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,360
Posted By matthews2001
My 2001 Thomas Bus only has a paper VIN on a...

My 2001 Thomas Bus only has a paper VIN on a panel near my knee when I am in the drivers seat.

Vermont DMV required a VIN verification when I registered (because I bought the bus from out of...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-10-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By matthews2001
summer kitchen, love the idea. In the real...

summer kitchen, love the idea.

In the real world I would LOVE a slide out but too complex for me. The bus feels more open when I just open the large handicap door, sliding out the kitchen...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-10-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By matthews2001
Handicap door roll out kitchen counter

In my conversion I put my kitchen counter/sink in front of the handicap door (with lift removed). The window in the door is my 'kitchen sink' window. If the weather is nice I open the door for a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-06-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,432
Posted By matthews2001
Bonneville Salt Flats stuck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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t's not SELF extraction but it has BUSES...and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,432
Posted By matthews2001
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K6T82NK/ref=o...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K6T82NK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=&psc=1https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K6T82NK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=&psc=1


Wanna try these. $150 I think if...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-05-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By matthews2001
yes with white fiberglass type stuff? It filled...

yes with white fiberglass type stuff? It filled complete thichkness of wall cavity and ceiling, so I only opened up walls/ceilings for any work I needed to do.

I assume you have a 3060 Allison 5...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-04-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By matthews2001
I have the same bus, from the Clevland Public...

I have the same bus, from the Clevland Public Library. Good luck.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 12-03-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,145
Posted By matthews2001
Just saying I thought hot water rv bus...

Just saying I thought hot water rv bus applications was solved: $400 2 gallon lp/(electric 110/220 water heaters (when in a campground(I dont go to those either but nearly everyone else does!)). ...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 12-02-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,145
Posted By matthews2001
My comment was in reference to the cost of solar...

My comment was in reference to the cost of solar panels. Highly expensive way to heat anything. As a former solar engineer in the 1980s if you wanted hot water you used solar hot water panels. The...
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