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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-22-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By tomrasdf
HappiJac 42" Bed Lift for Sale

I bought this for my build and ended up changing my design and no longer need it.

Bought from Pleasure Land RV surplus for $2k plus $375 shipping....
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-11-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,564
Posted By tomrasdf
Where does one connect a mechanical pressure...

Where does one connect a mechanical pressure gauge to a Cat C7?

The engine oil manifold?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-07-2022, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By tomrasdf
I've put some work into this, and here's what...

I've put some work into this, and here's what I've found:

The light I really want (the thin puck light with the night-light ring) has three LED elements in it: i) the 2.3k indirect night light...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-03-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,564
Posted By tomrasdf
That makes perfect sense - thanks! Next...

That makes perfect sense - thanks!

Next question - anyone have any guidance on where the appropriate point is to connect a mechanical pressure gauge to a C7? My engine manual doesn't specify, and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-31-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By tomrasdf
Sealing up leaky undercarriage storage bin

My bus has two very large and very leaky undercarriage bins that I’d like to use for power & plumbing systems.

The doors are the swing-up type, and all of the leakage is happening at the hinge...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-31-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,564
Posted By tomrasdf
That may be where I start. But if both the...

That may be where I start.

But if both the Bluefire and the gauge are showing screwy readings and the ECM is not logging a low oil pressure code, it stands to reason that the issue lies somewhere...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-31-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,564
Posted By tomrasdf
Cat C7 Oil Pressure Reading Anomaly - 1.6psi?

The Cat C7 (KAL1 series) on my '06 Thomas MVP-EF has been showing some strange oil pressure readings, and I'm not sure what to make of it.

Under all conditions (start up, slow/fast idle, driving),...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-25-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By tomrasdf
What I like about the specific puck linked in the...

What I like about the specific puck linked in the original post is that it allows me to switch between full brightness and dim/indirect without having to use a dimmer.

I have found the PWM-dimmed...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-25-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By tomrasdf
Recessed lighting w/ night light

Love the idea of having overhead lighting with dual modes for standard brightness and a "night mode".

Like the following:...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
Was thinking something simple like this: ...

Was thinking something simple like this:
https://www.amazon.com/iSpring-Flushable-Prefilter-Filtration-WSP50/dp/B072YVNRZN
Just incase I'm filling from something that may have sediment in the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
Doing it for i) redundancy, ii) better...

Doing it for i) redundancy, ii) better flow/pressure, and iii) because another skoolie owner told me that was the way to go so I'm (somewhat) blindly taking them at their word until someone tells me...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
The pumps I have spec'd in my design are supposed...

The pumps I have spec'd in my design are supposed to have build-in check valves. I'll research their reliability, and possible install redundant check-valves as appropriate.

Thanks!
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
Gotcha - thanks for the feedback and the link! ...

Gotcha - thanks for the feedback and the link! This is the type of stuff I was hoping to dig up with this thread.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
The water being recirculated back into the fresh...

The water being recirculated back into the fresh tank never leaves the pipes. It bypasses the shower valve and goes directly back into the tank.

The idea is to reduce the amount of water put down...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-12-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,121
Posted By tomrasdf
Finalizing H2O system design - feedback welcome

We are in the final system design stages of our build, and I'd love feedback from the hivemind. I lack a background in the trades, and am learning this all as we go, which is tons of fun, but leaves...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-13-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,447
Posted By tomrasdf
Roof raise done - solid work!

Just wanted to provide a follow-up -

RLC wrapped up the roof raise in the spring. They did a really solid job, and I'm going to use them for the remaining fab required to complete the project...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-14-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,643
Posted By tomrasdf
I’ve been cautioned by several well meaning...

I’ve been cautioned by several well meaning tradesmen in residential construction that using residential tempered glass in a road-going application may cause some sort of rift in the space time...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-13-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,643
Posted By tomrasdf
I'm looking hard at ordering residential...

I'm looking hard at ordering residential dual-pane windows with tempered glass.

Any words of caution about taking this route?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,643
Posted By tomrasdf
Thanks all for the input! Pursuing several...

Thanks all for the input!

Pursuing several paths right now including custom and 'marine' to get a good idea of options and relevant tradeoffs between $ / quality.

I'll post when we decide on a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-28-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,643
Posted By tomrasdf
RV Windows - dual pane worth it?

Finalizing design requirements for RV windows (we ditched the stock windows), and am realizing there is a bit of a price gap between non-insulated and insulated dual pane RV windows.

I'd love the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-28-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By tomrasdf
Just closing the loop to say 'thanks' for the...

Just closing the loop to say 'thanks' for the ideas.

I'll pursue Bluefire; it appears to be exactly what I'm looking for!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-16-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,551
Posted By tomrasdf
My GC's intent was a raceway run inside the...

My GC's intent was a raceway run inside the chassis, but beneath the flooring. No intent of running anything exterior.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-16-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,551
Posted By tomrasdf
Rich - what considerations are pushing you toward...

Rich - what considerations are pushing you toward running conduit through the floor rather than walls, e.g. running along the top of the windows where it would be more accessible than under the floor...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-16-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 786
Posted By tomrasdf
Crickets? I kinda surprised. I would have...

Crickets? I kinda surprised.

I would have through that someone else would have tried to hack this before me.

I spoke to a friend of mine who is a diesel mechanic, and his interactions w/ data...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-16-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,551
Posted By tomrasdf
Wiring through floor vs walls/ceiling

Anyone ever run their conduit through their floors vs walls?

I'm working with a homebuilder to help GC our build, and he's recommending that electrical be run through channels in the floor, both...
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