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Why Your LiFePO4 Batteries Cut Out at Sunrise. The 29-Volt Surprise.
I'm setting up my charge controllers for the solar and battery bank. My batteries have a recommended charge current of…
Mini split(s) – How many BTUs for a Converted Vehicle?
We are often asked the question, What size mini-split do I need to heat/cool my converted rig. The BTUs you…
Should I Consider Getting a 1-inch Impact Wrench?
I am considering getting a 1-inch air impact wrench so I can change my shocks and check my bearings, all…
Pros and Cons of Different DC to DC Chargers
I'm considering scrapping my Victron Orion battery combiner, which I installed but haven't used, and opting for a DC-DC charger…
How Long Should Your Air Last?
I finally finished the repower on my Crown tonight and got it off the blocks. My batteries are expected to…
Insurance Frustration
I have been looking for several months now for "my bus", the one I want to end up living in.…
From D Batteries to Group 31
I'm experiencing issues with my two large D batteries. If I need to replace them, I'm considering using two Group…
Tankless Water Heaters
I tried a Girard on-demand and wasn’t happy with it, so I switched it out with the Suburban 60k BTU…
Choosing the Right Speedometer for Your Bus
My bus has a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, so I know I can get the speed from the DDEC. …
Can I Flush my Radiator with Vinegar?
I’ve been struggling with heat in my engine more and more as my radiators continue to deteriorate. I’ve heard of…
Bus Conversions – Staying Legal in California
Post by: windtrader: CARB, the Californai emissions police now regulate all heavy diesel vehicles in California. This includes our diesel…
Do Truckers Actually Pay Retail Diesel Prices at Major Truck Stops?
Post by: belfert I drove my bus 2,000 miles earlier this week. I saw major truck stop diesel prices that…
How much Paint is Required to Paint a Bus?
Post by: Jim Blackwood. Here's a big question, especially for Skoolie owners. How much paint is required to paint a…
Test Drive and Maiden Voyage in a 45-foot-long Bus
I took the bus out last night for about an hour and a half for a test drive. I worked…
Getting a Bus Stuck at a Railroad Crossing
The property we are moving into has a steep-angle railroad crossing. At least, it looks steep to me for a…
Is there a difference in Small Portable Generators?
Nothing compares to a quiet, professional grade, diesel powered generator such as an Engine Power Source unit built into your…
Recommended Drain Valve Diameter for Black and Grey Water Tanks, and Should they be combined?
If you were to build another bus, would you use a 1-1/2" or a 3" Drain Valve for your Grey…
Do you really have to change the oil in your Diesel Engine?
I once heard that Greyhound Bus Lines never changed the engine oil; They only changed their Oil Filters and added…
Fantastic Fan or MaxxFan?
Which do you prefer for a Roof Exhaust Fan in your bus? 1. Fantastic Fan2. MaxxFan3. Other Brand I…
A Pig in your Bus?
Just over 50% of households have a Pig (Sink Garbage Disposal unit) in their house nowadays, but who has one…
Separate Black and Gray Tanks or Black/Gray Combination?
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM If you were to convert another bus from scratch and you had a…
Installing Air Fittings for Airing up Tires etc.
Post by: Glennman I’m planning on installing quick-disconnect connections for airing up tires. At the rear of the bus, there…
Starlink in a Bus Conversion?
How many people have, or have considered getting Starlink? I see more and more people using it in campgrounds and…
Side Aisle or Center Aisle. Which is Better?
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM If you were to convert a bus from scratch, knowing what you know…
Why a Bus Conversion?
Post by: richard5933 Safety and roadworthiness. My hypothesis was proven correct when we walked away from a head-on collision against…