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Well, after completing the new generator upgrade and also new to the coach the extra big new storage bay in front of the new generator I finally got around to the fabrication and installation of 6 dedicated house batteries.
After much consternation as to where to put 6 new batteries I concluded that next to the generator in the new compartment would be best. I would eventually like to move both generator and batteries to the opposite side of the coach but that won't happen until I redo the drivers side compartments. What will work out in the end is when I greatly enlarge the storage compartment in front of the main door then I will have regained back the space lost with the new batteries and then some. Anyway, I removed the back diamond plate bay panel and PVC floor and fabricated a HD battery tray after designing it all on CAD. Re configured all of the coaches underside 12 volt wiring and ran a new 2/0 house feed up from the new compartment into the transfer switch cubby. I installed the main DC fuse there and eliminated the old feed that went up through the dash A pillar. Finally purchased the six new batteries from SLAMS and fabricated all new custom 2/0 battery cables. Machined up the 1/2" thick PVC sheeting and CNC machined the Perko switch to bolt in from behind. I can't leave well enough alone so I engraved the switch nomenclature in the PVC too ![]() I have to thank STEVE BIRTLES for providing the AQUAPRO battery watering system too. Thanks Steve! Everything fits snug as a bug in a rug ![]() Tally ho!
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Ryan and Michelle Saari Timberlake Products Group, Inc. 1985 PT36 1983 FC35RB Left me for Atlanta! Clearwater, Florida https://www.timberlakeproductsgroup.com/ https://www.ebay.com/str/timberlakeproductsgroup Last edited by Turbokitty; 11-05-2011 at 09:08 PM. |
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More pictures
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Ryan and Michelle Saari Timberlake Products Group, Inc. 1985 PT36 1983 FC35RB Left me for Atlanta! Clearwater, Florida https://www.timberlakeproductsgroup.com/ https://www.ebay.com/str/timberlakeproductsgroup Last edited by Turbokitty; 11-02-2011 at 03:51 PM. |
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Very nice work!!
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David G Toronto, Ontario 2009 Bluebird 40' Coach Cummins ISX-650HP |
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Certainly looks like first class work to me.
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John Heckman Shippensburg Pa 1987 PT 36 The Bella Mia Sold |
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Ryan,its good,very good.
I love that big storage.
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DO NOT SEND PM email me at randy@randydupree.com only. Randy Dupree 2000 LXI 43 Bainbridge,Ga. Port St Joe Fl. www.buybyebluebird.com randy@randydupree.com |
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![]() More Pictures, More Batteries, More power, all is good
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Bill & Patty 1988 FC, Silver Edition Commerce, Michigan |
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Nice pic of the Aquapro Single point battery watering installation
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Have a Great Day Stephen Birtles 97BMC37 Email stephenbirtles@hotmail.com Telephone 905 246 4295 Please use email or telephone to contact |
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Ryan,
What a great setup!! You have done a wonderful job. The only question I have is when can you come to Baltimore to accomplish the same set up in my Bus?????
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Chris Morley (momo) Richmond, TX 1982 FCSB 281-546-2445 |
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Chris I think you need a nice winter in Florida ![]() Here is my next project can you spell L.O.A.D. into T.O.A.D! 4X4, 4 speed 4 cylinder 400 bucks ![]()
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Ryan and Michelle Saari Timberlake Products Group, Inc. 1985 PT36 1983 FC35RB Left me for Atlanta! Clearwater, Florida https://www.timberlakeproductsgroup.com/ https://www.ebay.com/str/timberlakeproductsgroup |
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I'm in total awe! Absolutley incredible knowledge and talent. I wish I had just a portion of it..
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Rich Hogan 1985 FC-35 RB Central Minnesota |
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