https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgoqJ_98bjw&t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siuXrxud7hc
GOOD:
- Newer, from 1980-1981, Detroit 8V92TTA with Jake brake; the engine and 4-speed automatic Allison have 28K miles after an out-of-frame rebuild. Unknown original miles. New engine batteries and alternator.
- Kubota V1505-BG 15 KW diesel generator with 870 hrs, new battery, and alternator.
- Diesel engine pre-heater, also used as a heater for the entire bus, though is not powerful enough
- 2.5 KW inverter, 2x6V wet deep-cycle batteries
- Solar panels yield about 40 W in sunny weather
- Tires are ~15 years old; ~80% thread left, no cracks in the rubber. Good spare.
- ~100 gal - fresh water, ~100 gal. - grey, ~100 gal. black
- 2 roof ACs
- The roof has been raised 6" to allow for roof AC's.
- Washer + Dryer
- LP Gas/AC/DC Dometic refrigerator
- 4-burner stove and oven
- Microwave
- Bus cover, Blue Ox 10,000 tow bar, and Blue Ox Patriot proportional braking system are included.
- Current California registration is good until November 2024.
MIXED:
- The generator uses the Detroit's radiator. That helps to heat up the Detroit in cold weather because Kubota uses multigrade oil and starts easily in cold weather. Such a setup has its downside: the generator automatically shuts off (I think) due to overheating when Detroit runs at full speed for 30-60-90 minutes or so.
- The air lines for the front brakes are disconnected (probably to avoid blocking the front wheels). Originally, the bus did not have a Jake brake, and the overall braking power seems to be better than it was before the conversion due to the Jacobs braking system installed on a newer Detroit.
BAD:
- Broken right windshield. The glass has not disintegrated. It does not prevent me from driving.
- The right drive-axle torsilastic spring probably needs to be replaced; the rear of the bus is 2" skewed to the right side. The adjustment screw is already at its maximum.
- The right rear baggage compartment door has ~3" rip/dent.
- Leaking skylights - probably an easy fix.
- Pealing off wallpaper.
- Difficult access to the engine.
- The generator is loud; I cannot sleep in the bedroom while the generator is running. Sleeping in the living room is OK.
- Non-professional conversion.
The bus is located in West Lafayette, IN. Please text 765-421-3697 or email (remove spaces) "Den is_Are sh k in -at- ho tmail .co m"
