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| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 57 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
i have a honda crv how do i hook up the stop and blinker lights to my bus? | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1009 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.235.211.191  Rating: N/A |
Oops (Message edited by john_mc9 on November 05, 2009) | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1010 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.235.211.191 Rating: N/A |
This is by far, the easiest and most fool-proof way of doing it: BX8869 Blue Ox Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit Does not tap into vehicle existing wiring, simple to install, fits most vehicles with clearance in taillight housing, operated by the towing vehicle.  http://www.towingworld.com/Accessories/wiring.htm You can use 12 or 24vdc bulbs, or use LED retrofit. You have to drill a hole in the light assy of the vehicle, and add the bulb mount in the hole. | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 58 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
if i start drilling on the wifes car she will have my testicles on a stick | ||
| Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie Post Number: 305 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38 Rating: N/A |
Thomas John has the best way. If you use diodes they drop the voltage slightly resulting in dim lights. How would your wife know if you were just hooking up a wire or drilling a hole to put in a socket? I'm sure you were able to get away with other things before like that time ----. Bill | ||
| John and Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 284 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 24.183.21.246  Rating: N/A |
I have a magnetic mount set of tow lights that I put on top of the hatch and the wire runs in the hatch, out the front door and plugs in the back of the bus. Pretty simple and no holes. BTW(I have some testicles I am not using anymore, I have been married more than 30 years and my wife goes to Women Empowerment Seminars) lol | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 59 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
my wife knows all. cant get anything up on her.she is still p/o'd at me for buying the bus w/o her permission.so she just spent $600 on clothes w/o asking.. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1011 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.235.211.191 Rating: N/A |
In that case Tom, let her sit in the car and work the lights herself. I just got a brand new Big Screen HDTV for my wife. I think it was a damned good trade! | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 60 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
it was so much easier being single and i got way more *** | ||
| Josh McElhiney (Zcommanager)
Registered Member Username: Zcommanager Post Number: 80 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.187.41.177  Rating: N/A |
LOL... John MC9, I was thinking the same thing!! Maybe she can sit in the car while under tow - she'll have a nice seatbelt too!! - and when you hit the brakes or blinkers on the bus Tom, she can mimmic your actions in the CR-V!! I'm SOOOO glad that my wife has a sense of humor and appreciates my eccentric personality!! And she's had her fair share of wild purchases too, and she even likes the bus!!! Josh | ||
| Cable (Fe2_o3)
Registered Member Username: Fe2_o3 Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 71.112.211.7  Rating: N/A |
I don't see a problem if it's her idea. Give her all the options and let her pick...Cable | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1735 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
that doesn't seem to be too bad a deal... you bought a bus and it only cost you another $600 dollars..sweet! | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 960 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.113.123 Rating: N/A |
 RCB | ||
| Josh McElhiney (Zcommanager)
Registered Member Username: Zcommanager Post Number: 81 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.187.41.177 Rating: N/A |
Chessie - An additional $600 is what the INITIAL cost was above and beyond the sale price of the bus... Tom - The real question is what is it going to cost you in the long run, as it seems wifey has still not forgiven you for buying the bus in the first place!! I think you need to plan a road trip - FAST, so she can see that motor coaching really is a fun hobby. Just my thoughts, but as Fast Fred says...DO IT YOUR WAY!!!! Good Luck! Josh | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 138 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
At first I had the car wired with its' lights as the lights used, but just wasn't bright enough. I finally just went and bought two LED magnetic mount lights. I keep them in a plastic tub when off the car. I just mount them on the back and run the double cord down the right side to the front. It takes maybe as much as 5 minutes extra to do this, but-the LED's are bright, and with four lights across the back of the car, people take notice. Then-I can tow any car with this setup. I use two sets since all four lights are running, two are for stop, other two for turn-since this is the way the bus is also wired. Good Luck, TomC | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1737 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
You need one of your buddies that has a wife that is a friend of your wife that loves the idea of having a bus; maybe this will help. It would probably help if she could see someone's 4106 or equivalent in the area that has already done a nice conversion. Besides, this is your mistress, not one at the local bar or work. This one she can keep an eye on. Also, get her involved with how you want to do the interior. Otherwise, get some iron underwear for protection. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1738 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
oops, didn't look at pics first. Instead, take some short trips soon. Nice looking coach. Also it depends on whether the real issue is the purchase without discussion, or even thinking of having one in the first place. You could consider attending a couple FMCA local rallies in your neck of the woods. Visitors are welcomed and encouraged. You can find info on their web site. | ||
| Josh McElhiney (Zcommanager)
Registered Member Username: Zcommanager Post Number: 83 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.187.41.177 Rating: N/A |
Tom - To also add to what Chessie mentioned, let your wife pick the name for the coach - especially if you have any plans of painting it on the back or putting it in the destination sign. It may seem like a small thing to some, but I'm sure it will make her happy and feel as if she has a part in it as well if she gets to name it. Maybe she will have a change of heart!! LOL My other half picked the name for ours, and she even likes her so much now that she wants to learn how to drive her! Good Luck! Josh | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 650 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14  Rating: N/A |
I think that CHESSIE Ought to ride up there and show her what it might look like when you get thru with some of the interior. Then take you all on a little road trip around the state so you can have the misses enjoy YOU driving LOL. Chessie; How about the proposal?? huh?? GO CHESSIE Gomer | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 61 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: |
i gave up a 2002 t bird a 1955 t bird a 34 foot 2000 airstream excella a 3 story home on 5 acres a 40 x 20 motorhome shed when i got married and moved to 2/10ths of an acre with no garage in a town withought a stoplight and no police protection after 2 am i think i deserve a 45 y/o $13000 bus.. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1740 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
When I went to Prince Edward Island a while back, I went through New Hampshire; no one was home.???? | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 651 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14 Rating: N/A |
Yea Right Chessie!! Prove it!! Show us some receipts for the trip LOL I think that Tom deserves a coach now after what he had to give up just to have a 45 year old coach. I vote for Him.. Gomer | ||
| Josh McElhiney (Zcommanager)
Registered Member Username: Zcommanager Post Number: 84 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 75.187.41.177 Rating: N/A |
Me too, Gomer! Tom, just get her, (bus and wife), on the road ASAP so she can hopefully relax and have some fun! Sounds like she needs it!!! Josh | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1741 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: |
Here is us at Thomas's house when they weren't home. I'll get the PEI photos when I get them back from daughter.  | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 64 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
that has to be photoshopped? my yard hasent looked that good in a long time and my porch is clean. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 653 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14 Rating: N/A |
Chessie!!! I do believe you be a cheating? That ain't Tom's house. Gomer | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 65 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 69.205.11.117 Rating: N/A |
that is my house an 1892 chinese victorian with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms it has 792 panes of glass and 107 non ringing bells if you look closely you can see snake heads and their tails. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 655 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Tom; I was trying to make someone???? telling a BIG one LOL. Pretty house too. Was that built the year that Chessie Was born?? Gomer | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1742 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
We tidied up the shrubbery and front porch while we were waiting. I could of sworn that someone was peeking out between the curtains.BTW, I helped build that when I was a kid. All of that gingerbread was a pita to install. Fell off the top roof when we were shingling it. Landed on my head, but sustained no injuries. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1012 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.73.232 Rating: N/A |
not discernable to you, perhaps..... | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1743 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
I resemble that remark, John! | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1013 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.80.172 Rating: N/A |
OOOPs. Didn' realize you were standin' there, Ches! Nice '06, btw. (Message edited by john_mc9 on November 09, 2009) |
