Eagles International Rally: Door County Wisconsin – July 22-26 2015

The board has approved an Eagles International rally that will be hosted by Dennis and Renae Hafenbreadl.

The rally will be in Door County Wisconsin – July 22-26, 2015.  This date is just prior to the FMCA rally in Madison, WI

Details will be posted as they become available.

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Eagle-01 For Sale (Sold)

Silver Eagle-01 -w- 400hp Cummins Motor home bus conversion is reluctantly for sale!

There is a detailed description of this very unique bus in the Eagle Mall Forum (click here).

It is a bargain at  an asking price of $25,000

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2015 Quartzsite Rally

This rally will be held from Jan. 15-18 2015.   Those dates coincide with the opening weekend for the Big Tent RV Show.  The hosts will be Mel Wick and Donna Lee.

The rally will be at the Rice Ranch North – same place the rally has been held for the past several years.

As further details are announced, they will be posted here

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Technical Articles Posted in our Website

We have posted several technical articles that have been published in Bus Conversions magazine.  These articles relate directly to our Eagle buses.

The articles are published with permission from Bus Conversions Magazine.

To get to the articles click on “Articles” link under “Categories” in the left hand menu.

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Electrical Relays 101

Published in May 2011 issue of Bus Conversions Magazine

By Jim Shepherd

This is an article that discusses why relays are so prevalent in many of our Eagles. It discusses various kinds and uses of relays with an emphasis on the mini-ISO relays.

Link:  May 2011 BCM Relay Article

This article is published with permission from Bus Conversions Magazine

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Engine Conversion Article Series from Bus Conversions Magazine

Three part article published in the Oct./Nov./Dec. issues of Bus Conversions magazine

Articles written by Jim Shepherd

Part One of this article appeared in the October, 2009 issue of Bus Conversions Magazine.

Topics include:

  • Should I modify my two-stroke engine for more power?
  • If I do a conversion, should I stay with a two-stroke and use a bigger engine or go to a four-stroke engine?
  • If I do a conversion, should I use a mechanical or electronic engine?

Link:  BCM Engine Conversion Article Part 1

 

Part Two appeared in the November 2009 issue of Bus Conversions Magazine.

Topics include:

  • Will a conversion increase my mileage? Is there a
  • reasonable payback with increased mileage?
  • What are the costs involved in an engine conversion/power upgrade?
  • Should I think about doing the conversion myself?
  • What systems will have to be fabricated?

Link:  BCM Engine Conversion Article Part 2

 

Part Three of appeared in the December 2009 issue of Bus Conversions Magazine.

Topics include:

  • Why will I need to change my gearing for a four-stroke conversion?
  • What about cooling problems?
  • Will I have to do any special structural modifications?

Link:  BCM Engine Conversion Article Part 3

These articles are published with permission of Bus Conversions Magazine

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Improving Bus Headlights

busheadlightsby Jim Shepherd
Published May 2011 issue of Bus Conversions Magazine

In this article we discuss modification to our headlight wiring circuit and explore headlight technology available for our buses that will allow us to drive safely at night.

  • Headlight Size/Shape
  • Headlight Technology History
  • Upgrade your Bus Wiring
  • Upgrade Headlight Technology

Emphasis in the article includes using relays to assure full voltage at the headlights.  Included is a schematic for the relay wiring.

Note:  this article was written in 2011 and does not discuss developing technology (HID and LED)

The article mentions an article on relays that will help the reader understand their function.  That article is also posted on this website.

Article Link:  Improve Bus Headlights

This article is published with permission from Bus Conversions Magazine.

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2014 Rallys

There are still a few spaces available at the 2014 Rally’s.

We are still taking signup forms.

Grand Isle, Nebraska is Sept 24th thru Sept 28 – here are the: Details

Branson Missouri is Oct 1 thru 7th – here are the: Details

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2014 Bus Rally Grand Isle, Nebraska

MormonIsleStateParkSeptember 24th through September 28th 2014

Rally Fee: $180 plus a small Nebraska state park fee.

Trish and Mel Legg invite you to the Mormon Island Bus Rally of 2014.

The location of the rally this year will be Mormon State Park in Nebraska.

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2014 Bus Rally Branson MO

BransonLakeSideRVParkOctober 1st THRU 7th Branson, Missouri

Rally Fee: $200 for two people and one coach including full hookups and pavilion for the first 35 coaches for seven nights.

Rally Site: Branson Lake Side RV Park

HOSTS: BYRON AND BETTY PIGG

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