OK question time

[dumbone]

I have so many questions and no where but here to get the answers.
So here goes....
1. Can you run the generator to run th tv while in motion?
2. How in the world can I get a residential refridgerator in a bus? What special wiring will it take?\
3. What type of levelers should I look at when talking about a bus?
4. Also do you really buy the 4 roll for $4.00 toilet paper or just use regular?
And by the way I am thinking of buying one already converted.
Thanks guys,
Darlene

[TomC]

#1- yes you can run the generator while in motion.  I run my 10kw Diesel generator when I need air conditioning since my 3 roof top A/C's are my only air conditioning.

#2-many get a household type reefer in either through a side window or even remove one of the windshields.  No special wiring, although you might consider an inverter/charger to be able to get 120vac while driving without having to run the generator.  Many buses have up to 300 amp alternators that is enough power to keep a reefer running and possibly run one roof top A/C.

#3-I created my own leveling system with air solenoids to use the air suspension for leveling.  In general, the air suspension stays up for about 5 days.  Any other leveling, I just use leveling blocks.  HWH makes hydraulic levelers that are big enough for buses.

#4-You typically only have to buy TP that says is compatable with septic systems.  The movement of the bus really breaks things up very well.  I only dump my black tank once a week when travelling.

If you do buy an already converted bus, make sure you pay an inspection service to do a full inspection on the bus for problems you might not reconize.  Good Luck, TomC

[dumbone]

Thank you for the info, but another question where would I go to find a inspection service?

Thank you,
Darlene

[Ncbob]

Hi Darlene and welcome to the MAK Board. I'm nobody special...just another member with a suggestion for you.  Please change your user name.  The one you have chosen is a bit self deprecating and while you might, at this point, feel your education about bus conversion needs rounding out you don't feel any different than most of us when we got interested in this hobby.

And once you're as smart as most of the senior members you will wish you hadn't picked the name you're using 'cause you'll be as bright as a new penny.

NCbob

[FloridaCliff]

Hi Darlene,

#1-Yes, See Toms answer

#2-You can get a smaller Apt size threw the door, most don't need a big house frig (except Nick)forgot about who has the mixer

#3-Air bag levelers can be added

#4-Trust me on this, fill up your black tank, no matter what just went in, its a big slushie in a few miles.

You can probaly get or find someone at your local charter outfit who would do it on the side, or if we knew you general area we could suggest someone.

Welcome and enjoy your search.

Cliff

[dumbone]

I am just north of Houston Texas.
Thank you
D

[FloridaCliff]

Darlene,

Some of our Texas Busnuts will chime in and help you out.

By the way, I have some Texas inlaws in Montgomery.  "Don't Mess with Texas"   

Cliff

[superpickle]

Hey Darlene 

Welcome  and Are you single ? Want to go halvsies on a Bus 

Paul... 

[kyle4501]

Some folks test the paper by putting 2 squares in a quart jar, add water leaving ~2" of air. Put lid on & give a shake or two. If the paper is still intact, don't use that in your black tank. If it breaks up, then it will be fine to use.

Enjoy the ride! 

[Sammy]

What kind of bus are you looking at now?
There is a magazine called BusRide - for people in the bus industry.
They publish a book called the "Bus Garage Index".
You can purchase a copy from their website.
It has listings of places to have repairs and other services performed on buses,all over the country.
I am not affiliated with them at all, just happen to be a professional in the bus maintenance field.
I have a copy 2 years old and will be happy to list a few places from this index in your area if you'd like. These will not be any type of recommendations, just choices for you to try, if you wish.
Here's one place: Coach USA- Houston
950 Mccarty St,Houston,TX ...713-670-3229   or 1-800-334-4441. I would call and ask if they do inspections. There are a few more too.
I also recommend that you have any bus inspected by a pro, before buying one.
There are a ton of talented people here on this board, ask a million questions and I'm sure you'll get plenty of good answers and suggestions.
Sammy 

[RJ]

Darlene -

I second Sammy's suggestion on getting a copy of the "Bus Garage Index".  Well worth the $40.

Matter of fact, EVERY busnut shouldn't leave home w/o one of these!!

FWIW & HTH. . .

[dumbone]

Cliff,
As in Montgomery Texas? If so I am in Willis in other words Montgomery is not even ten minutes from me.

Darlene

[DrivingMissLazy]

I have so many questions and no where but here to get the answers.
So here goes....Darlene

1. Can you run the generator to run the TV while in motion?
Yes, with absolutely no problem. I put well over 100,000 miles on my Eagle with the genset running the majority of the time. Many cross country trips.

2. How in the world can I get a residential refrigerator in a bus? What special wiring will it take?\
Already answered by other knowledgeable bus nuts.

3. What type of levelers should I look at when talking about a bus?
One of the members of this board makes a kit for leveling buses with air ride.
Pete/RTS Daytona
hawk_ii_mail@yahoo.com

4. Also do you really buy the 4 roll for $4.00 toilet paper or just use regular?
I used regular for at least 40 years with no problem. Just try and make sure there is adequate fluid in the holding tank. I never dumped my black tank unless it was at least half full. And Never leave the black tank drain valve open with a drain hose connected to the sewer.


And by the way I am thinking of buying one already converted.
Great idea. I also bought one already converted and still found many many things that needed done and kept me busy.
Richard

[roadrunnertex]

Willis,Texas there use to be a paint and body shop about 2 miles east of Willis,Texas.The owner converted a GMC Buffalo a few years back you might go over and talk to him in regards to a bus conversion.
Also there is a diesel engine maintenance shop on the west side of I-45 ATB?
You might go and ask for David the owner and see if he would look at the converstion for you.
jlv

[luvrbus]

being that you live in Texas you should go to the rally that Paul and Becky( dreamscape )are doing at at Lewisville TX on Sept 13-16 at Hickory Creek.Busnuts love to show their buses people attend these rallies all the time that don't own buses to get ideas on what they want in a bus, it would just be a 3 or 4 hr drive for you and well worth the trip also you will meet the nicest people in the world (bus owners)