Does everyone use 2 breathers for their gray and black tanks? I am running mine through the roof, is that what most of you are doing too? Also, I can't...
This same topic was being discussed on another board the other day. Many run the vent into the engine compartment and into the air intake for the engine....
Both of my previous R/V's and the present bus use a common vent tee'd into a line going thru the roof. A "venturi" type cap sucks the air out as you drive...
Coming from the perspective of a mechanic, I would never vent anthing, especially a tank of liquid, onto the engine air intake. Jim Mike <busone1@...>...
One of the neater ideas for roof penetration and sealing I have seen,is to use a shower drain sealed tight to the roof with the vent going into it.You could...
I don't think that "many" people vent their holding tanks into the engine intake. Do you have any idea of what kind of suction you are dealing with? I have...
Hi Don, Are we talking about the vent going through the roof ? I am using a marine hull-through fitting I get from West Marine. You can get them from 1/2"...
Wulf P. Ward
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Nov 2, 2004 3:37 pm
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Geoff - Are you aware that GMC highway coaches actually have a 2" duct with a stock GM heater blower fan/motor drawing air out of the restroom holding tank and...
Hi RJ, It's a good point about venting into the engine intake. I just never thought about it. Buses used for transporting passengers are a lot different from...
Wulf P. Ward
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Nov 2, 2004 4:04 pm
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Hi Wulf! I agree about the difference between a revenue service coach and an RV. I was just passing on to Geoff (and others) a little info regarding how the ...
You may want to contact Pete Papas for your latches. (I'm assuming your talking about baydoor latches). You will find his address in the files section under...
Hey all I think these are the same ones again but I am not sure. Possibly the deals before fell through. I notice the starting bid is $200 and that is $100...
RJ-- There is quite a bit of difference between a venting system that is engineered by a bus manufacturer and one that is plumbed with 1.5" pipe directly from...
If it is not a passive/low pressure suction you will suck all of the water out of your P-traps and it will stink to high heavens after you turn your engine...
And when the engine is not running you may have a restricted vent ?? Something to remember methane gas is flammable, like propane, trapped flammable gas is...
Yes 30' RTS exist but they are all after market. The assemby line built 40 and 35's The 30' were cut down after, by removing a 5 foot module, neat turning...
NOW I know what that blue ice that fell in my backyard a few weeks ago was!! ROFLMAO. . . 8^) RJ. PS: How's your coach's interior coming along? ... From:...
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Hi Geoff, Good point. I was thinking down the same line. In my RTS I am using only a 3/4" line and it worked well for me. I never have any smell inside that ...
Wulf P. Ward
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Nov 3, 2004 2:49 pm
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What state are you in? In California the DMV has a form called "Statement of Facts" Jim Allen Johnstad <bigal@...> wrote: Anyone remember seeing a...
It must be a major undertaking to cut out one of those 5' modules. Were these aftermarket 30 footers done by professional converters? I wonder what it cost for...
Hi Al; I saw a reference to retitling at: www.busconversions.com from a Hazema dtd 10/25/104, he states he just told them at the registry that it was no longer...
I WAS IN MACON GA. 2-3 YRS AGO AND STOPPED BY THEIR TRANSIT GARAGE AND TALKED TO THEIR SHOP SUPT. ABOUT THE RTS's THEY HAD AND HE SHOWED ME A NEW 30' THEY...
Thanks a lot! I will check them out. I live in Los Angeles county and have driven by their facility on my way to San Diego many times. I have been interested...
