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Michael Lewis (24.17.17.222)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 3:34 am: | |
Our new MC9 has air locks on the cargo doors. While this seems nice at first, obviously the bus must be aired up to open the doors. Smoking out the camp at 5:30 AM to get a fishing pole out might not be an enjoyable experience for some. What is the group experience/wisdom with these? My thoughts are to find a way to actuate these electrically, perhaps with simple 12/24 volt solenoids. Or, is ther more to it than that?
Michael |
Nick Morris (Nick3751) (65.117.139.135)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 8:15 am: | |
How do those work? I've got a silversides and I'm hunting something to use to lock my bay door, engine compartment, fuel doors, etc, etc, etc. I've thought about air type and a small compressor per ideas on an previous post making it independant from the bus system. The electric solenoids sound good too. You've got my attention Michael. |
bruceknee (209.247.222.84)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 9:38 am: | |
I would try plumbing in a small electric compressor before switching. Just my opinion. |
bulldogie (69.4.194.46)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 10:28 am: | |
Since your MCI has the air system already and if you want a longer life for your airbags and your radius rods and their rubber bushings would it not make since to just put a small compresser into the system before the air dryer thus you solve two problems. Like a lot of things it may make some noise but at least you will know that your system is working and you can put a cheap timer or breaker in it that will keep it from running during your sleep period :>) Happy bussing |
bulldogie (69.4.194.46)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 10:31 am: | |
PS: to Nick, I had a old bus man tell me to just take the handle off it leaves a small square whole and is simple to do and then when you want to open the door just ask your wife where you put the handle last and your in. |
Nick Morris (Nick3751) (65.117.139.135)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 1:06 pm: | |
All the compartments on a silverside require the "bay wrench" to open. Not very secure however since all it takes is a 3/8 drive ratchet and extention and your in. I want 'em locked some how. The fuel doors have no locks at all. |
Michael Lewis (24.17.17.222)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2004 - 2:24 pm: | |
Actually, we will carry a small 110v air compressor to run our air tools and nailers (we plan to do some Habitat volunteering) so will have about 20 gallons of air available, so that might work for both cargo doors and front door.
One bay will most likely be filled with woodworking/carpentry tools. With that particular compressor, I can do anything from building cabinets (or a house) to painting a bus. A mobile shop could come in handy both for me and others who may want some woodwork.
They are removing seats this week, so can't get to the bus to see exactly how the air locks work, but will report when I find out. Like most, I will start a web site somewhere on my existing domains.
Michael |
Phil Dumpster (24.16.243.37)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2004 - 3:47 am: | |
Another thought - fix your air leaks so that once the system is charged it stays that way for a few days. |