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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-10-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By gmflash88
Maybe I shouldn't speak too soon, but I'd rather...

Maybe I shouldn't speak too soon, but I'd rather repair the existing AC than attempt to install another solution in the dash. I'll still have the rooftop and a genny if needs be when travelling, but...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By gmflash88
Welp... I'm a huge moron... The bus is...

Welp... I'm a huge moron...

The bus is currently at my mechanic's shop this week for a transmission fluid change and new oil pan gasket. I asked him about the AC thing and he confirmed that the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By gmflash88
There are a lot of reasons I wish I had gone...

There are a lot of reasons I wish I had gone another route knowing what I know now about the bus, but alas, here I am. I literally had no idea it didn't have AC when I bought it. Hell...I'm not sure...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-03-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By gmflash88
No dash air...so what now?

2005 Express 3500 build. 6.0 gasser. No dash AC so I'm looking at my options. Tell me what your thoughts are...

1) We will be getting a generator anyway, so should I just run that while powering...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,033
Posted By gmflash88
It will not. Tropicool is silicone and Dicor...

It will not. Tropicool is silicone and Dicor won't stick to it. Me personally (not that you asked so my apologies for hijacking), I'm doing my roof in flat white enamel so things like lap sealant...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-28-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By gmflash88
I've been on my back with a needle scaler for 2...

I've been on my back with a needle scaler for 2 days. I'd kill for that rust lol.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-27-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By gmflash88
I'll reach out to Bay Marine. I had been shopping...

I'll reach out to Bay Marine. I had been shopping my items via Hodges Marine as I do not wish to purchase (anything really) through Amazon as it is wrought with fake reviews and counterfeit products....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-25-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By gmflash88
Victron CIP050060000

Does anyone use one of these?

I am looking for a 6 post busbar/fuse holder. Battery positive on one feeding to 5 positive outs. I had been looking at the Lynx Power In, but those only accommodate...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-21-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By gmflash88
Rustoleum Reformer Spray

So I'm in the "mother&$#&*$# rust cleaning reforming painting why the heck did we do this again?" phase of my build. Ran to the local big and small hardware stores for supplies. Grabbed a couple...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-20-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 789
Posted By gmflash88
My intention is 1-1.5" rigid foam and then 3/4"...

My intention is 1-1.5" rigid foam and then 3/4" TG subfloor. Would you still do 16? The difference in cost would be about $100 total from 18 to 16. Considering what is being spent on the conversion,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 789
Posted By gmflash88
Replacing Floor

So after getting seats and plywood out, my floor is toast. The perimeter was rusted out and it was corrugated. So I ripped it all out and sent it to the scrap yard. Now I'm cleaning, remediating...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-28-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By gmflash88
Roof rib gap help

So my roof is riveted in on the edges and the middle only. When viewed from above, there's a seam down the center line from front to back and that is riveted into the ribs. What this means is that...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-12-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By gmflash88
Victron vs ?....

I'm about to order many of the parts for my solar system, and I've read all the reviews and recommendations regarding Victron components. I'm not against them or anything (because I have literally no...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By gmflash88
I'm pretty strongly leaning towards removing the...

I'm pretty strongly leaning towards removing the thing completely and putting a mini split back there. I just don't see the need for the full door for our needs/wants. My other rear windows look the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By gmflash88
Repair or Delete?

So my back door is fairly rusted and clearly needs the windows removed, cleaned up, and replaced (not the glass itself). Since I’ll have our bed back there and the door would only serve as access to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-06-2021, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,660
Posted By gmflash88
The Victron Easy Solar is an all in one product,...

The Victron Easy Solar is an all in one product, but the MPPT is literally their 100/50 inside the box. If that were to fail, you could easily swap it out. If the inverter/charger portion should fail...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-05-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,660
Posted By gmflash88
EasySolar vs individual items

As I'm making my parts list, I'm weighing options between the Victron Easy Solar 1600 vs the Xantrex XC 2000, Xantrex Remote Panel, and the Victron 100/30 MPPT. I'm hoping anyone has input to help me...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 03-04-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By gmflash88
So I just wanted to chime in on this thread since...

So I just wanted to chime in on this thread since for a few years I worked for the master distributor of a highly reputable water filtration company in the USA. All I dealt with was water filtration...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-03-2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
I intend on having DC-DC as well as shore...

I intend on having DC-DC as well as shore outlet/genset connection (Xantrex 2000w/80a inv/chg) should weather/coverage not allow the solar to keep up. We won't be power hogs by any means. Only loads...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-03-2021, 12:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
Yes 12v LiFePO4. 200-300ah bank. This has helped...

Yes 12v LiFePO4. 200-300ah bank. This has helped immensely! :Thanx:
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-03-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
So set up 2 MPPT controllers? Is that why you...

So set up 2 MPPT controllers? Is that why you were directing me to the 75/15 or the 100/20 previously? One of those for each panel?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-02-2021, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
Again, thank you! I would've had that as a...

Again, thank you! I would've had that as a question at some point. Parallel it is. My panels will be almost directly above the "garage" so wire length/gauge on the increased amperage won't be super...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-02-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
10-4! Thanks. That helps a ton. Now, and not that...

10-4! Thanks. That helps a ton. Now, and not that money isn't a thing, but would you do the 100-20, 30, or 50 without $ being a consideration?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-02-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,874
Posted By gmflash88
So after a few more weeks of reading,...

So after a few more weeks of reading, researching, etc... I've punched numbers into two different MPPT calculators. The one on Victron's site and one from Explorist.life. Both of them point me to the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-24-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By gmflash88
Anyone? I'm hoping to check this off my list. ...

Anyone? I'm hoping to check this off my list.

I'm also considering steering away from the Renogy MPPT/DCDC combo. It sounds very convenient and has been getting good reviews, but the max 25v...
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