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authorluxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net>2023-06-19 14:02:30 -0500
committerluxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net>2023-06-19 14:02:30 -0500
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jrnl: added more school bus build notes
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@@ -3990,7 +3990,7 @@ That's nice, but that's not the power of git annex. The power of git annex is in
-# Notes
+# School Bus Notes
32-35 ft school bus
6.6 duramax (chevy)
@@ -4003,9 +4003,9 @@ Use mini split for air???
Roof storage with sitting area, nice for mornings
have storage on left to avoid trees which will mainly be on right
repurpose applicances from scrapped RVs
-Kids beds in back, all platform beds with storage under
-Shower seperate from toilet/sink maybe
-couch into bed for c and i
+rear master bed on platform over engine if rear engine.
+Kids beds forward of that, two bunks, one with storage under
+Shower separate from toilet/sink maybe
large but not huge propane fridge.
3 propane canisters
wood burning stove maybe
@@ -4015,8 +4015,26 @@ Shore power 30amp cord to aircon and battery charger
Diesel battery charging.
100 gal water tank
black and grey tanks
-hide 12V wiring in copper piping that doubles as curtain rods
+run 12V wiring external to walls as much as possible for access. ceiling lights are the exception.
slat beds to keep mattresses dry
+inset shower pan in subfloor to give head space. still might want to make siting show instead.
+insulate with kilmat as vapor barrier, then foam board, put some foam board under each screw when attaching wood to cut down on heat transfer.
+frame with 2x2 on walls. 1x3 running long ways on ceiling.
+
+## Engine research
+DT466 NO E. No electronic injectors
+or cummins
+
+cummings 8.3 engine in a 36 foot pusher.
+Allison transmission
+
+Cummings 24 valve 5.9L straight 6 turbo deisel
+
+Alison MD 3060 -> possibly best transmission you can get (has overdrive, actually double overdrive if you get it unlocked by an allison dealer -- can help MPG).
+
+Also sounds good: International 466 or 466e
+
+## storage ideas
baskets for wall storage: https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Portable-Farmhouse-Organizer-Entryway/dp/B08234PYXC