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diff --git a/school-bus-notes.txt b/school-bus-notes.txt index 8eaf9a9..7f58ff6 100644 --- a/school-bus-notes.txt +++ b/school-bus-notes.txt @@ -5,53 +5,62 @@ buy from a desert area. direct from school district. tucson. re-register to RV SD have to show photos and fill out horse trailer conversion form + 2009 BlueBird Vision with a Cummins 6.7L engine and an Allison transmission $8000 for build, $5000 for bus have diesel heater -get bus with storage lockers already on it -Use mini split for air??? Or go rooftop air units -Roof storage - have storage on left to avoid trees which will mainly be on right -- repurpose applicances from scrapped RVs -- rear master bed on platform over engine if rear engine. +- get bus with storage lockers already on it + if not weld in truck-style boxes +- Use mini split for air??? Or go rooftop air units +- have roof storage on left to avoid trees which will mainly be on right +- rear master bed on platform over water tank. or engine if rear engine. - Kids beds forward of that, two bunks, one with storage under +- slat beds to keep mattresses dry +- hold couch cushions in place with velcro, just the hook side in strips +- convert a chest freezer to fridge with a Inkbird: https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Controlling-Fermentation/dp/B07PVBG8K1 +- room in kitchen for gamma seal bucket of flour? +- 3 propane canisters +- wood burning stove maybe or dickenson propane heater (what's condensation like with that?) +- 1400 watts solar on top, 400 portable / 600 to 800 Ah batteries +- 3000 W inverter to standard RV dist panel (or do with all-in-one solar/inverter/charger) + 110V stuff: + - aircon unit in back + - 2-3 outlets + - fridge +- These are the best way to splice wires and make branches: https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-413-LEVER-NUTS-Conductor-Connectors/dp/B017NQWDY4/ +- Diesel battery charging??? +- run 12V wiring external to walls as much as possible for access. ceiling lights are the exception. + - compost bin, separate wet scraps from dry. - Shower/sink separate from toilet ??? -- large but not huge propane fridge. -- 3 propane canisters -wood burning stove maybe -1000 watts solar/ 400 Ah batteries -3000 W inverter to power strips -Shore power 30amp cord to 2 aircon, two outlets, battery charger -Diesel battery charging. - 120 gallon water tank -- 120 gallon grey tank +- 120 gallon grey tank -- how are you going to hang this from the chassis? - composting toilet https://separett.com:80/en/en/urine-dirverting-toilets -- These are the best way to splice wires and make branches: https://www.amazon.com/Wago-221-413-LEVER-NUTS-Conductor-Connectors/dp/B017NQWDY4/ +- inset shower pan in subfloor to give head space. + - seal rust with chassis saver. $110 a gallon, but one gallon can do a 40ft bus - SUBFLOOR MATERIALS: 1) Chassis Saver paint on rusty but clean floor. 2) 11:24 Owens Corning Foamular 250 NGX Extruded😊 Poly Styrene insulation sheets, 4 x 8 x 2” thick X 2 = 4” thick. (This is very dense. Not to be confused w/ Expanded Poly Styrene which has little balls like styrofoam.) 3) 16:05 Advantek Engineered OSB, 4 x 8 x 3/4”. (This is tight and highly weather and warp proof. Not to be confused w/ cheap flaky OSB.). 4). Everything is glued down w/ big tubes of Loctite PL3X. One tube per 4 X 8 sheet. (Dries much faster and is stronger than Liquid Nails.) -- 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. - insulate with kilmat as vapor barrier - frame with 3/4 ACS plywood cut into 2 inch boards and run lengthwise to mimimize contact with steel frames. Double up if you want super strong points to hang stuff from https://inv.vern.cc/watch?v=codc32FDTZA - frame with teks self-drilling wood to metal screws. - use lightweight garnica poplar for overhead cabinets https://www.metrohardwoods.com/products/plywood/garnica-lightweight-plywood/ - use rock wool for insulation: https://havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/ +- put in wood strips the height of instax prints for putting up prints in some organized way + or a strip of wood with a slat the stick them in -## things to keep -- faucet +## things to keep from bus +- faucet ??? - heart - light fixture ## Good YouTubes: +Our Way to Roam: https://inv.vern.cc/playlist?list=PL4B8jhs0NoPwZc68LS1WblBqDuSwkAJPx Backroad Purpose, okay, but wrong on some stuff. nice guy though: https://inv.vern.cc/channel/UCwVN4CujNmNSIf5xKxVMqXg Chuck Cassidy, seems like an ass, but has experience and good tips: https://inv.vern.cc/watch?v=AGAKyXwfhYE&listen=false -Slow Road Stories, almost good. if they went more Erik Normark they'd be onto something, but they talk: https://inv.vern.cc/playlist?list=PL4B8jhs0NoPwZc68LS1WblBqDuSwkAJPx ## Engine research DT466 NO E. No electronic injectors @@ -60,17 +69,15 @@ or cummins cummings 8.3 engine in a 36 foot pusher. Allison transmission +CAC conversions (florida) can unlock allison 2000/3060 start with S/N 6310 and up + 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 good Alison MT 643 Also sounds good: International 466 or 466e ## storage ideas baskets for wall storage: https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Portable-Farmhouse-Organizer-Entryway/dp/B08234PYXC - -piping video: https://inv.vern.cc/watch?v=g0Y8bZjRhQQ - -put in wood strips the height of instax prints for putting up prints in some organized way - or a strip of wood with a slat the stick them in |