Is it legal to drive a DL3 without the back bumper?

[luvrbus]

That generator should have a KW rating, you have any idea what it is I see you posted the KVA rating

[sledhead]

after the you get past the door there is more room inside . i think it was 32-33" high inside but only 30" to the bottom of the door 

I used a shoe horn to put the washer and dryer in so you should have no problem with the genny

[Jim Blackwood]

Wow. I love that photo. Think I'd like to keep the laundry inside though if I can. Great to have full sized units though, I can see some money sitting right there.

Unless I'm mistaken Kva is the same as Kw since watts = volts x amps. I see them used pretty much interchangeably.

So I've begun looking at propane tanks, There's a 100 gallon ASME chassis mount horizontal tank that's 24" diameter by about 68" long, and a smaller one about half that size, either should work. Also need to start looking at RV refrigerators, see what I can find. I'm very reluctant to buy a used refrigerator though.

Jim

[buswarrior]

And speaking of Moderators...

This thread has been everywhere...

Start new threads when it isn't about a back bumper anymore?

This is what really screws up the "search" for those who come later, and folks with the answers don't read the thread...

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[luvrbus]

KVA rating can go either way up or down vs KW so you need to check it since KVA and KW are not always equal it will tell you on the head forget about what you read on the internet

[Geoff]

Why an RV refrigerator?  For 3-400 bucks you can boy an apartment 10 cu ft 120 volt (no 110) refer that works better and doesn't have to be level.  I assume you are going to buy a good inverter and it will run for days with a good battery bank.

Also, a stacked washer/dryer works well in a bus.

[chessie4905]

Check medium and heavy duty truck wrecking yards. They sometimes have propane powered vehicles they are parting out. You could get a great deal since there is little demand for one.

[Fred Mc]

I have had a Norcold 3 way fridge for30 years. Recently we decided to put in solar and minimize the electrical use in the bus. i.e. led lights and a cayalytic propane heater to supplement the propane forced air heater(BIG electric hog) Also have a 50 gallon chassis mount propane tank. If I was doing it again I would probably look at multiple portable propane tanks. Filling hasn't been a problem but I could see if full timing it could be. But then where I lice(Vancouver Canada) propane filling stations are i plentiful. Just that portable tanks give you more options-SHOULD YOU NEED THEM,.

[Jim Blackwood]

And speaking of Moderators...

This thread has been everywhere...

Start new threads when it isn't about a back bumper anymore?

This is what really screws up the "search" for those who come later, and folks with the answers don't read the thread...

happy coaching!
buswarrior

OK I guess? You are right. Lots here and the issues about the bumper were settled long ago. Consider it done. See this thread:
https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/forum/index.php?topic=33655.new#new

Jim

[chessie4905]

Did the city MCI's have an extended rear bumper like the front ones?

[Jim Blackwood]

Don't know. This one is getting a repaired bumper from the bus that got the original one. Hope it isn't too ugly.

Jim

[chessie4905]

If the repaired one sucks, you can probably get one from Luke.

[Jim Blackwood]

Thanks, that's a good tip.

Jim

[eagle19952]

I have had a Norcold 3 way fridge for 30 years.
which was in the heyday of, or the end of the quality and pride of craftsmanship in that realm...
today and in the last 10 years...not so much.

[Jriddle]

My bus never had a rear bumper from the day I bought it. 18 years and 85,000 miles and counting, never a problem. I actually have one lined up, but have to make a trip to MT to get it. One of these years.

I still have it LOL

John