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#51

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Greasing top door hinge

Last post by Sebulba - July 12, 2026, 12:24:59 PM

Hello all,

2 years ago,I put a new bottom hinge and a good use top hinge since the previous ones were completely shot.

I decided it would be a good idea to grease them again today.  The bottom one took grease fine.  The top one, though, I can't seem to get to take any grease.  I replaced the zerk, in case that was the problem, still won't work.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Seb

#52

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / The price of this Skoolie, loc...

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM - July 10, 2026, 07:24:20 PM

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#53

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by luvrbus - July 10, 2026, 06:07:46 PM

Hello luvr,

It seems if I can get even a few degrees in temp drop here by blocking the hot sun it could help.  I found some shade cloth at Amazon, one is even white.  It's 3 x 3.  I think if I put that there it may relieve a little AC pressure.  I'm going to try it.

Seb

Owners have problems with mini-Splits here in the AZ heat the cooling starts to decline when the temps get over a 110F ,with the open bay door you are getting extra heat shoot the temperatures of the floor over that bay and a bay that is closed   

#54

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Fan clutch question

Last post by luvrbus - July 10, 2026, 05:44:18 PM

Those are test switches to check your fan clutch operation, the Linnig Fan Clutch on yours are engaged by air both the engine and Charge air cooler,I always checked mine before hitting road 

#55

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Fan clutch question

Last post by Sebulba - July 10, 2026, 02:58:44 PM

Hello all,

I was looking at my fans today and I saw that this air divise, I assume it's a switch.  Anyway, I never noticed that it appears there are 2 of them there an air isn't hooked up to the one that is attached to the fan? 

Also, next to those is a toggle switch.  What might that be?

Thanks
Seb

#56

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by Sebulba - July 10, 2026, 02:50:04 PM

Condensers expel heat from the cooling system I don't see where shading would help they generate a lot of heat just touch the high side.I heled a friend change his 3 Penguin roof top over to the new Pioneer mini split roof mounted RV units how would shade those ?   

Hello luvr,

It seems if I can get even a few degrees in temp drop here by blocking the hot sun it could help.  I found some shade cloth at Amazon, one is even white.  It's 3 x 3.  I think if I put that there it may relieve a little AC pressure.  I'm going to try it.

Seb

#57

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by Sebulba - July 10, 2026, 02:46:00 PM

I would shade it if you can. A buddy of mine had his condenser on the west side of his house and he lost the tree that shaded his and after the tree lose it wouldn't cycle off in the afternoon. We built a mini pole shed to shade it and then it would cycle off in the afternoon.

Good case study.

Seb

#58

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by Sebulba - July 10, 2026, 02:45:18 PM

Maybe relocate it?   I mounted my minisplit's condenser unit over the front axle between the frame rails where it's completely shaded and in cool air.   This is otherwise-unusable space, so I didn't need to use valuable space in my underfloor storage bays.

John

Sure, that does solve that problem.

Seb

#59

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by Sebulba - July 10, 2026, 02:44:09 PM

Usually a good idea. Getting out of the direct sun and into shade can make a big temperature difference and that can only help.Parking under an awning or roof in the summer is another thing that can be really helpful if it's possible. That extra roof takes the heat from the direct sun and allows the air to take it away.

Jim

Hi Jim,  I understand about parking under a roof or even shade trees.  The catch for us is the 4000 watts of solar on our roof, so we try to find pretty open spots to take advantage of the solar power.  It's kind of a catch 22, cuz then we need more power for the AC I suppose. 🤪

Seb

#60

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Should I Shade my AC?

Last post by luvrbus - July 10, 2026, 02:36:05 PM

Condensers expel heat from the cooling system I don't see where shading would help they generate a lot of heat just touch the high side.I heled a friend change his 3 Penguin roof top over to the new Pioneer mini split roof mounted RV units how would shade those ?