Jon Runningbear
Heating Sources are not all the same!
I want to compare heating systems and I am using the same bus conversion, under the same temps to compare performance. I have chosen...
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Jon Runningbear
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Surviving Winter in a Bus Conversion
There is a difference between thriving and surviving, and in a Bus Conversion sometimes it's hard to know the difference. Most buses are...
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Jon Runningbear
Nov 20, 20211 min read
cargo conversion
we have a cargo trailer in that we are converting to a multi use trailer, it will still be used for work but also to be used to camp in...
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Jon Runningbear
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Steel one piece front cap
a simple but strong cap This front cap is a one piece galvanized steel cap. we put this cap on as part of the structure of the front roof...
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Jon Runningbear
Oct 20, 20211 min read
new passenger door
we decided to add drivers and passenger doors to the front on the coach, this makes it a great way to enter and exit while on the road....
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Jon Runningbear
May 8, 20214 min read
Part 2 of living off grid in your conversion
Part 2 Electrical AC/DC When you’re planning on living off grid one of the most important systems in your conversion is the electrical...
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Jon Runningbear
May 8, 20214 min read
Off the grid in your bus conversion
Living well with off grid systems. I want to break this into four parts, I want to go into depth about each system we build for off grid...
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Jon Runningbear
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Travel checks
When you are on the road there are so many distractions, so its easy to over look some basic steps to prevent road failures. I want to...
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Jon Runningbear
Aug 9, 20201 min read
Off Grid Clothes Washing and Drying
#bigdogrvservices.com we believe there are better ways to do things. more efficient less time consuming. If the way you clean your...
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Jon Runningbear
Aug 9, 20202 min read
Solar Wind and Hydro Power in a Bus Conversion
When it comes to off the grid we all have our own ideas of what that should be. Most will agree it means to not be tied to a grid. To...
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Jon Runningbear
Aug 7, 20201 min read
Lithium batteries read before you buy
Ok I know you have heard about lithium batteries, how great they are, well don’t believe all you read, first if you put lithium batteries...
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Jon Runningbear
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Bus conversion mistakes
One of the biggest mistakes I see in amateur builds are leaving the school bus single pane windows in and not spray foaming the entire...
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Jon Runningbear
Jul 4, 20191 min read
The price of poor winterization and amateur help!
It's a simple thing really, you just pump the rv antifreeze in and waaa laa your done! easy pezzy. Well that is until spring when you try...
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