Bjorkinman
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- Feb 23, 2023
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Hello everyone, I’ve been silently combing through this forum for a year or two and have just now gotten a round to posting an introduction.
To begin with, I flew from Atlanta to Montana and bought a blue bird all American gutted because it checked literally every box. 6CT mechanical Cummins 8.3, MD 3060, factory pass through storage bays and zero rust. Oh, and I had an oil analysis on the engine at the owners expense which checked out as well. Also, the owners were very up front and not shady like so many seem to be. Fast forward and the 2300 mile drive went perfectly, no governor either but I don’t recommend running 80 in a 38 ft bus.
Over the past year or two I’ve managed to raise the roof 16”, install a propane tank, delete the interior coolant system (my one regret), add 4” subfloor insulation, solar rails, two max air fans, delete unused wiring, install the outdoor portion of two mini splits, delete two existing exit doors, install all Rv style living windows, build a custom front door, install the water heater, pre wire all electrical and spray foam to 3” thickness and finally I’m nearly complete with the walls and interior rough framing etc.
Just to type that and I’m exhausted! I’d like to make multiple posts detailing each step and various phases just to give anyone else an idea of how I did things.
Things coming up that I’m working on- I’ll be installing a full off grid Victron system based on a 5k 24v Quattro, I’ll be building my own cabinetry, finishing the tile and trim work, re-install a new defroster system, install diesel heater, indoor mini split install x 2, new tires, paint job, finish drain lines and also CSST propane install. I’ll attach pictures and update over the next few weeks, but for now I’ll get some uploaded.
To begin with, I flew from Atlanta to Montana and bought a blue bird all American gutted because it checked literally every box. 6CT mechanical Cummins 8.3, MD 3060, factory pass through storage bays and zero rust. Oh, and I had an oil analysis on the engine at the owners expense which checked out as well. Also, the owners were very up front and not shady like so many seem to be. Fast forward and the 2300 mile drive went perfectly, no governor either but I don’t recommend running 80 in a 38 ft bus.
Over the past year or two I’ve managed to raise the roof 16”, install a propane tank, delete the interior coolant system (my one regret), add 4” subfloor insulation, solar rails, two max air fans, delete unused wiring, install the outdoor portion of two mini splits, delete two existing exit doors, install all Rv style living windows, build a custom front door, install the water heater, pre wire all electrical and spray foam to 3” thickness and finally I’m nearly complete with the walls and interior rough framing etc.
Just to type that and I’m exhausted! I’d like to make multiple posts detailing each step and various phases just to give anyone else an idea of how I did things.
Things coming up that I’m working on- I’ll be installing a full off grid Victron system based on a 5k 24v Quattro, I’ll be building my own cabinetry, finishing the tile and trim work, re-install a new defroster system, install diesel heater, indoor mini split install x 2, new tires, paint job, finish drain lines and also CSST propane install. I’ll attach pictures and update over the next few weeks, but for now I’ll get some uploaded.
