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Cory Dane (66.155.188.61)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2004 - 5:08 pm: | |
HELLO EVERYBODY!
With the weather getting better, sort of, I have advanced from the drawings and developement of some, difficult projects on the bus, to actual working mode. It felt good to get back up there.
A question:
I have an ONAN 6500 Marquis. It is somewhat large but a tightly packed unit.
The manual contends that tight clearances to the compartments walls are ok but I am wondering.
My compartment will be "tight" but the air inlet and outlet will be relatively open.
Those of you that may have this unit, did you have any temperature problems if you had a similar installation?
I have little problem going by the book but as this thing is heavy and difficult to move about, it would be nice to get it done once.
Also, I wanted to keep the REAR DOOR Option on my RTS. Actually, I was going to block the doors solid so they could not open in order to work on a better plan later. I did not want to close off the rear doors as I like the rear for access. Eventually I wanted to "invent" an idea. As the work is evolving, the doors became more of a problem than an answer. I soon realized that it would be of great benefit to take the extra time needed to develope and build a rear door access NOW rather than having to re-develope (actually taking steps back) to build later.
I was scrolling through the 'Buss'n' pics and saw a Prevost (DROoL'n)lol with a back door that appeared to slide open/close and the steps were on an outer door that opened down allowing access to the steps attached. Nice job whoever you are.
With the RTS a bit Shorter than a Prevost (DRoOL'n again), I'd have to modify such a design for my use.
I really liked the look of the bus absent the rear door and this plan offered the 'hidden' rear door as well.
I devoloped a plan where the original RTS Solid window would open up, like an awning, and the bottom half(at floor line) of the side panel would fold down from floor level, Aluminum steps folding out as it was fully opened(thanks to a cable tether to the wall, much like that of the Wothahellizat. {http://www.robgray.com/motorhomes/text.htm,http://www.robgray.com/motorhomes/text.htm}
The only difference would be my sides will go fully upright and the wall will not touch the ground when fully open. My rear door would not be able to slide, it would have to open inward.
On the Prevost the steps did not move, they were solid, probably cast Fiberglas. Must be nice to have that kind of room to spare for steps in a wall. I have played with the idea of making them with Aluminum Angle, having them open as the side opens down
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WOULD anyone know of any weight/strength concerns I should consider of the aluminum steps? This kind of engineering is my weak spot, where I can only go by 'practacal' knowledge. I am not touching the bus's framework/integrity so I am not worried about that. BUt it would not be nice to have the nice shiney Aluminum steps collapse, for any reason.
Oh so much to do this year, I am sure youre projects are all the work most can muster and quite enduring. It has been a long struggle, it feels good to see it start to come together. And the best part, As per my original plan, Its Paid For!!!
Its even more fun working on the ideas, such as the rear door and steps. Oh it looks so good on paper and most of my developed plans indicate that build is not bad at all, better yet, its possible!!!
Best wishes, hope your conversions go well for you all.
"Imagine Your Dreams"
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Pete RTS/Daytona (209.165.2.196)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2004 - 9:13 pm: | |
Hi Dane
To answers the first part of your question/ramblings - I bet if you measure your Onam it's about 34 x 23 x 16 - Now mearsure the space behind the front bumper on your RTS - gee its fits just perfect with lots of air space on the side - only draw backs is checking and filling the onan oil - but you could put a hatch just behind the dash (where the fare box was) and you would need to drop the unit for service -
It's a possiblity - in fact I'll be doing it myself
Pete RTS/Daytona |
Roderick W. Chandler (172.165.222.230)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2004 - 9:23 pm: | |
You may want to consider an airstair. These are used in aircraft and fold out as the door is lowered. They take up almost no room in aircraft. |
Jayjay (64.12.116.135)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2004 - 9:36 pm: | |
The last airstair I saw for sale (used!) was from a Mutsubishi MU-2 and sold for $4,200.00. Try something from a stick and staple salvage yard. Cheers...JJ |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.135)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2004 - 8:37 pm: | |
Pete
are you planing to build your own bracket to hang the genset from the floor? You Do Realize what this unit weighs don't you?
Do you have any plan to attempt to make the gen set run quiet?
Let me know how you are doing when you start this portion of the project.
I am thinking about it, I may struggle with my original plan first. If that proves impossible, then I may try under the nose as you are contemplating.
Good luck and keep in touch....
"Imagine"
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