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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-21-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By wencington
Thank you and Jono both so much for the detailed...

Thank you and Jono both so much for the detailed information! I’ll review tomorrow when I’m back at bus and respond
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-21-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By wencington
Ok yeah thanks. I’m using all ancor marine grade...

Ok yeah thanks. I’m using all ancor marine grade wire. Expensive but best quality
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-21-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By wencington
Yeah but distance is a big factor too right? For...

Yeah but distance is a big factor too right? For example if I want to put a 12v outlet in bedroom at rear. Rough estimate of 60’ round trip. Using online calculator that gives me 6awg!! Haha.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-21-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 852
Posted By wencington
Wire gauge selection

Hi all. Couple questions on selecting the correct gauge wire.

For 12v outlets what is a good amp goal?

When running wires for switches does it need to match gauge of power wire or can it be...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-15-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By wencington
Switches! 120 to 12/24 volt

Hey all. So I can’t find any 12volt dimmer switches I love. Is there any way to convert a home 120 volt switch to a 12/24 volt switch? Was even thinking of just trying to strip the plat and knob from...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 03-09-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By wencington
City parking

Hi all-

Getting ready to hit the road this summer. Planning out the adventure and I would like to visit cities every so often. The idea I had was to park the bus somewhere and stay in hotel for a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-10-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By wencington
Awesome thanks!

Awesome thanks!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-09-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By wencington
Change flashers to flood

Hi all-

So my plan is to change out front flashers into floods. I bought some 7 inch headlights but now my problem is mounting and weatherproofing. Anyone have any ideas on a housing that would...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-20-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,546
Posted By wencington
Ok awesome. I’ll check it out! Thanks!

Ok awesome. I’ll check it out! Thanks!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-20-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,546
Posted By wencington
Ok. And as far as the diesel options I have my...

Ok. And as far as the diesel options I have my family with me so I am focused on Webasto or Espar which seems like they are low on stock and/or very expensive. I don’t feel comfortable buying a cheap...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-20-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,546
Posted By wencington
heat - propane vs diesel

Hi all-

So I think I am beating this to death but really trying to decide on best heating option. My bus is a mid-size 23' long inside.

I'm leaning towards propane with a large 20 gallon tank...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-04-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,540
Posted By wencington
Hmm. Horizontal or “treads” I think I’m ok....

Hmm. Horizontal or “treads” I think I’m ok. Perhaps I can rip down 2x2 and at heady get half the insulation in there… better then nothing right?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-04-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,540
Posted By wencington
Stair insulation??

Hi all. I am sub floored to my entry and am trying to decide about insulation on stair area. If I continue how I’ve done the rest of floor ( 2x2 with insulation in between) the stairs are going to be...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-22-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By wencington
ok. so i did it thinking i was doing a bonus but...

ok. so i did it thinking i was doing a bonus but if i just wasted a bit of time i'm not worried. obviously i don't plan getting through this build without a feww mistakes.... as long as it doesn't do...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-22-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By wencington
ok. i just shot it in through the left over screw...

ok. i just shot it in through the left over screw holes from when i took down the ceiling panels. i definitely should have read more before. i think i'll take a small drill bit and go through today...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-21-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By wencington
great stuff in "ribs"

Hi all-

So after seeing on youtube and reading a bit (not enough) I recently finished filling the "ribs" with "great stuff" expanding foam. I used the big gap "up to 3" stuff.

Fast forward to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-03-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By wencington
Thanks! My desire is to take out and insulate...

Thanks! My desire is to take out and insulate properly. They have soooo many screws all the way around I wondered if it was a structural component… Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-02-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By wencington
Back panels

Hi friends. So I’ve stripped almost all the standard stuff. I’m curious on these back panels and next to wheelchair door. Better to take them off, insulate properly and start fresh? Or do they have...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-27-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By wencington
got it. my goal was more of a strip to...

got it. my goal was more of a strip to basics/clean up and start fresh. but i hear you and it might be nice to reuse if i can down the line. thanks for the suggestions!

i have a 2011 international
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-27-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By wencington
ok great. i'll make sure, just as an extra...

ok great. i'll make sure, just as an extra precaution, to tape over the ends of anything i disconnect.

as far as reusing wire... that photo for example is an interior dome light at rear of bus. i...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-27-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By wencington
Disconnecting Wires

Hello-

I’m getting started on making sense of and deleting unnecessary wires. I have a basic question to start. I can unplug these plastic wire connections correct? Do I need to worry about...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-19-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By wencington
Bus is insured. And ready to drive. I had it...

Bus is insured. And ready to drive. I had it checked by mechanic. Haven’t received title yet but was told it could be moved with bill of sale and trip permit. Any idea on where to find a driver?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-18-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By wencington
Transport help

Hi all-

I bought a bus in Oklahoma and need to get it back to California. Something just came up and not sure when I can go. Any ideas on other transport options to get it to my home? Hire driver?...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-18-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,810
Posted By wencington
Update

Thanks all. So after a bunch of running around Allstate was the go for me. I called the famous Kelly Newsome in Florida’s and she connected me with Joe Lehr 707-546-3700 in California. He knew...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-11-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,810
Posted By wencington
Yup! I just need to get it home and during...

Yup! I just need to get it home and during conversion. Gives me at least 6 months to figure out long term solution
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