Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-23-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 26
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Yes, I saw the other response.
Anyway, I...
Yes, I saw the other response.
Anyway, I tabled the idea of a diesel generator for now. I missed a 6500KW diesel genset on Craig's List recently. Meanwhile, I've found a 40-gallon transfer tank...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
10-20-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
LP tanks are pricey. I've not given up on the...
LP tanks are pricey. I've not given up on the idea but a 40-gallon gas tank is easy to find and plumb into my existing 6.5KW Honda. The downside to gasoline is storage because it turns into varnish...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
10-15-2012, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-30-2012, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
Hmmm, I must have missed it, but is the 10KW...
Hmmm, I must have missed it, but is the 10KW running off the propane tank as well? Also, are you running off the generator a lot, or plugged in mostly? Finally, a 50g propane tank; what are the...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-29-2012, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
Hi Don,
Thanks for the information. I'm just...
Hi Don,
Thanks for the information. I'm just trying to figure out how much propane to size the tank for. I had figured needing the AC and the fridge but completely forgot the waterheater - oops!...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-29-2012, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
Propane consumption for a week anybody?
I'm...
Propane consumption for a week anybody?
I'm trying to size a tank for the truck so I can convert the Honda ES6500 to propane and thus, not around with gasoline (unless I run the propane dry).
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-29-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
90#-GTSC - the nice thing about aircraft is...
90#-GTSC - the nice thing about aircraft is they're made of aluminum and absent corrosion will last an indefinite period of time. Anyway, with the updates to Sweet-E, our 50+ year old aircraft is...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-29-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
With a handle like bushpilot I figured you'd...
With a handle like bushpilot I figured you'd appreciate the Bonanza. We use her principally for travel to model events. FWIW, my A&P/IA swapped out the existing equipment platform (aft of the rear...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-27-2012, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
Definitely a possibility worth pondering. A bit...
Definitely a possibility worth pondering. A bit of a cluster though.
Frankly, I've been thinking about a whole house genset for years but each time I stay my hand because it's a lot of trouble and...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-27-2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
When Hurricane Charley hit us we were out of...
When Hurricane Charley hit us we were out of power for nearly 10 days. Meanwhile, the pool got green because we didn't have the capacity to keep the 2 hp pump motor going. Moreover, potable water was...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-26-2012, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
Hi Doc,
What capacity is your genset and...
Hi Doc,
What capacity is your genset and what are the dimensions?
I have a 4'-ish long space at the left rear corner of the truck and crawling around today (OK, not crawling, laying on my back...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-25-2012, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,662
20KW generator anyone?
Does anyone use a 20K-ish diesel generator? Or have a recommendation?
I've thinking this is severe overkill for what I need on the truck, but then I can subsequently plug the truck into the house...
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