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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-23-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,311
Posted By Byrd Scheit
So fridge companies just list yearly average so...

So fridge companies just list yearly average so they dont get complains 24/7, lol. Im sure most people dont leave proper air gaps inside or outside so the yearly kw is a better choice for them.
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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-20-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,311
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Dont worry, I am way to paranoid of burning down...

Dont worry, I am way to paranoid of burning down my home to cheap out on getting a pro to do it. I just don't want to be completely ignorant of what's going on.

The amps I posted are wrong. Also...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-06-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,311
Posted By Byrd Scheit
12 awg to the breaker box to each outlet, 6...

12 awg to the breaker box to each outlet, 6 total.
The box list 100 amps max and I'm at 95, 1 20s and 5 15s
The a.c. and fridge will be the only things left on always. Diesel heater for the winter....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-06-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,311
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Shore power and wire size

Im trying to get most of the work done and paying a electrician finish it. So Im, new to electrical, havent ran the main power line to the breaker to the outlet yet but I'm not sure if 30 amps is...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-02-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By Byrd Scheit
I was looking at Tiger foam before paying a local...

I was looking at Tiger foam before paying a local pro to do it. Shipping is high with them.
DIY you must be sure the tanks temps are good. Measuring the outside of it is no good. Ive read, on other...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-01-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Make sure to check any wires that are loose for...

Make sure to check any wires that are loose for any chafing. I found a few spots on mine where it shouldn't of had a chance to!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Fairchild weatherstripping but never used them ...

Fairchild weatherstripping but never used them
Steele rubber
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,377
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Well it is HF it could have been broken from the...

Well it is HF it could have been broken from the start lol
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Look up McMaster you can get small washers meant...

Look up McMaster you can get small washers meant for rivets. They do have some oversized ones
I had to use them under the windows on mine with no problems. You will probably need someone pushing...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-01-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,638
Posted By Byrd Scheit
I put a mechanical dail and magnet on the roof of...

I put a mechanical dail and magnet on the roof of the bus before I sprayed foam into the hat channel. I'm pretty sure it only moved .001
I'll try to find the picture. Just make sure you dont have...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-01-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,137
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Metal for the outside. Do it right the first time...

Metal for the outside. Do it right the first time or wait untill you can. Are you up in Canada? It gets very cold there and I could see plastic shrinking and maybe cracking

Those 1/16 plastic...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-01-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,377
Posted By Byrd Scheit
I got the chief from HF. If its the same run air...

I got the chief from HF. If its the same run air into, pull the trigger and remove the aluminum snout. The jaws are adjustable and I had to mess with it every 20-30 minutes. Once you have it working...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-12-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Byrd Scheit
I got a 90 Inter 3800 and its near the top of the...

I got a 90 Inter 3800 and its near the top of the radiator on the drivers side
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-11-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 819
Posted By Byrd Scheit
You got those rectangle boxes above the windows?...

You got those rectangle boxes above the windows? My 1990 does and its easier to unbolt, and rivets, them to get those skins in. Those hat channels will move a bit with those boxes out but I was able...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-11-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,820
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Make a list of stuff that you need to have done...

Make a list of stuff that you need to have done and stuff you would like to have. If you are missing out on the basics it may drag you down a bit. Knock out any 2 persons jobs while you got some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By Byrd Scheit
I got a cdl and this rule is against...

I got a cdl and this rule is against semi/trailer. You can NOT drill, cut or weld on the frames. I have no idea if that relates to us or not.
Regardless if you cut that air line it needs to be a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Just me but I would wait on tires unless you plan...

Just me but I would wait on tires unless you plan on driving it soon. Depending on build time it could sit for a long time. The fronts are called Steer tires and you want/need them. You can run...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 769
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Those metal ceiling panels are not light. My has...

Those metal ceiling panels are not light. My has rivets and I would knock out the last rivet while dodging the panel coming down. If you try to let it down by one side the other side will come down...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-21-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,719
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Surprise surprise there is a rat nest inside the...

Surprise surprise there is a rat nest inside the front fan that leads up to the defrost. Lots of cleaning and new hoses should fix everything
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-19-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,719
Posted By Byrd Scheit
It is a blue bird With all the mess I didnt...

It is a blue bird
With all the mess I didnt notice the snail fan up front, towards the firewall. There are some cut wires that could have been for a second one. No filter or remains of one.
So...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-18-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,719
Posted By Byrd Scheit
Defrost improvement

I got a 90 international. I am not liking this defrost/heater but Ill try it again after I clean it up.
Anyways has anyone blocked off the outside air intake and mount an electric fan in there? 8 x...
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