How to Wire a School Bus Conversion the Right Way

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Mobile Dwellings

Mobile Dwellings

2 роки тому

In this video we do all of the AC and DC rough electrical wiring for a Bluebird Transit Bus Conversion called Our Wild Caravan. I break the wiring process down into hopefully simple steps for you to follow. Ask questions below in the comments and I will be sure to answer them. Hooray we got comments back!
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A quick recap:
Use 12/3 for 20 amp AC outlets and fixtures.
Use 14/3 for 15 amp AC outlets and lights.
Use 12/2 or 14/2 for your DC fixtures and outlets (and occasionally 10/2) and 16/2 for your DC lights.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 75
@2AZSUN
@2AZSUN 2 роки тому
"We're all doing DIY crap we're not qualified to do." Now there's a classic bus build line if I ever heard one. But I don't know Justin, you're looking a whole lot more qualified then when you started. This one is looking pretty legit! Strong work.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Thanks Jeff! I've definitely come a long way over the years.
@tushaye2175
@tushaye2175 2 роки тому
Curious to know how that would work in with your insurance...is it checked by a qualified electrician & signed off on or ???
@kittywampusdrums4963
@kittywampusdrums4963 2 роки тому
For anyone wanting to, it's not too hard, just wire it like you would a house. The kitchens should be 20amp outlets for appliance use and the bedrooms with TVs and lamps regular 15amp. *Consider using a ground fault outlet to pull your kitchen and bathroom circuit from.* Especially because of water since this it's a bus that will see all kinds of weather.
@bethanymay3056
@bethanymay3056 2 роки тому
So, for a 120 fridge, a 12/3 will be sufficient?
@briandavis9975
@briandavis9975 2 роки тому
Comments are back yeah baby! I've been following the same thing for over twenty five years now two conversions later and still working great. Good video thanks for sharing.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Heck yeah we've all waited for years and it finally paid off!
@spencerclark7858
@spencerclark7858 2 роки тому
This whole process seemed much more intimidating before I found your channel. Thank you so much for sharing!
@trentshepherd9518
@trentshepherd9518 Рік тому
Where oh where would I be without Justin's educational, professional and encouraging skoolie content? Thank you thank you thank you!
@Tgftp
@Tgftp Рік тому
My wife and I bought a 2004 Gillig Phantom just this morning for our conversation. We are very excited to get started. I found your videos doing a search for the wiring. I hope you don’t mind a ton of questions.
@southernrebel159
@southernrebel159 2 роки тому
Wow, I can comment! I really Enjoy watching the builds, thanks for another video. Nova is growing so fast, I still remember when she was a tiny thing. Anywho, y'all take care and YHVH bless brother.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Thanks for watching all of these years my friend. Glad to be able to finally hear from you again!
@kevinnye5132
@kevinnye5132 2 роки тому
Interesting video and yeah takes a lot of figuring out all those sockets and cable runs. Nova steals the show every time 😁👌🏻, all looks great 👍🏻.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Haha she sure does!
@KelsAndJay
@KelsAndJay 2 роки тому
Your build videos are SO valuable!! You make everything so simple! Also side note it's nice to finally be able to comment on your videos 😂
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Yeah thanks for finally commenting on our videos for the first time ever. Geez. But all jokes aside, thank you! Now if only I could figure out how to work fast too like you guys!
@arinewhouse
@arinewhouse 2 роки тому
I’m commenting for the sole purpose that I finally can. Keep the quality content coming:)
@ketsiabella4657
@ketsiabella4657 2 роки тому
I really appreciate your hard working and posting really informative videos for us
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
It's my pleasure. Thanks!
@evwhizz
@evwhizz 2 роки тому
Thanks for the video! As the comments are back, I need to tell you that I enjoy your videos very much! I watched all of them and I'm very excited to watch this one too!
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Thanks a ton for watching all of our videos. Glad to be able to hear from you again!
@johnstuart8511
@johnstuart8511 2 роки тому
Good planning. Like you doing. (Homework).Ends up having a piece of mind traveling. Enjoying your videos. Big thumbs up. Regards
@sueallen3204
@sueallen3204 2 роки тому
This would be a dream come true to me. You guys are awesome. If you ever come to Arizona I want to see that in person. Happy trails
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 2 роки тому
Great tips in this vid. We’ve recently done this and ended up moving a couple of runs. On another note 96% not subscribed - that’s a mad statistic. Keep up the good work.
@vivaldi1236
@vivaldi1236 2 роки тому
Brilliant. 👏🏻
@corzkyvlogz3999
@corzkyvlogz3999 2 роки тому
Wow its back 😍😍😍
@tynitahaines4012
@tynitahaines4012 Рік тому
Looking good
@wendyraymond1751
@wendyraymond1751 2 роки тому
So lovely to see you ..you are doing amazing looks great ..Nova super cute love the fairy garden have one too ...thanku for sharing hope little baby doing well ..much love and God bless from Cyprus x
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Thank you so much 😊
@wendyraymond1751
@wendyraymond1751 2 роки тому
@@MobileDwellings my pleasure x
@sincerelypeach1476
@sincerelypeach1476 2 роки тому
Yayyyy another vid 🥰🥰🥰
@_anwesha_dutta_
@_anwesha_dutta_ 2 роки тому
Very nice video my dear friend 👍👌👏😍❤️
@Steve-sq4qn
@Steve-sq4qn 10 місяців тому
I got you bro!
@littlenest
@littlenest 2 роки тому
This is coming along nicely, just can't wait to see the final thing!
@bigeyejim
@bigeyejim 2 роки тому
I'm part of the 4%. 4% SUBSCRIBED!! LOL
@jennydiez1258
@jennydiez1258 2 роки тому
Super vid! Thanks! Now- we just need to buy one. Are you selling?
@larsonteribele5322
@larsonteribele5322 2 роки тому
Congrats again for the hard work. Nice to see a new project. I’m planning a bus conversion in Brazil too. Using your tips to plan ahead. By the way, any reason to not put the wires inside conduits? Isnt easier to make changes or maintenance? Even to avoid cuts due to vibration? Thanks for sharing all those videos.
@johnathanmobley95
@johnathanmobley95 Рік тому
Life saver
@simplyal6751
@simplyal6751 2 роки тому
Hi your new subscriber here,It's a great video..watching from Philippines hope someday you will visit our country..Stay safe & God bless
@justinfowler2857
@justinfowler2857 2 роки тому
Might also consider a Mr. Cool mini split. They come precharged which could save some installation costs.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Will consider that. Thanks!
@kardneasad
@kardneasad 9 місяців тому
I really appreciate that you are showing how to do this, as every other video on UKposts is just a time lapse of them doing it with no explanation/walk-through. However, what do you suggest I do if I happen to be a minute and a half into the video, and I have no idea what you’re saying😬. Carpenter here, zero electrical experience. I kinda know the difference between amps, volts, and watts and that’s all I know. Where do you suggest I learn more on this stuff? Thanks in advance if you reply! :)
@debbieraupp9271
@debbieraupp9271 2 роки тому
Smashed the Like button! 😁❤
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Haha! Thank you.
@jhilamsarkarkundu8917
@jhilamsarkarkundu8917 2 роки тому
Cool
@Methoes123
@Methoes123 4 місяці тому
Whats your average cost to build a bus? I'm considering your service. You do excellent work.
@jasoncook2539
@jasoncook2539 3 місяці тому
Name of this song??? 🎶 love it
@bethanymay3056
@bethanymay3056 2 роки тому
For a 120 fridge, do I use 12/3? Or does the wire need to be larger?
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
12/3 is correct for a fridge. Odds are 14/3 would be fine too.
@bethanymay3056
@bethanymay3056 2 роки тому
@@MobileDwellings I am going to do what you suggested then, and go with all 12/3 and 12/2. It's more expensive, but gives me peace of mind. Thank you!!!
@the._.lonewolf7282
@the._.lonewolf7282 2 роки тому
How about air conditioner running on generator that is strapped with the frame below?
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Yeah you can do that. We chose to go big on the solar and lithium instead but it ends up being quite expensive.
@justinfowler2857
@justinfowler2857 2 роки тому
My debate is if I do something like this is do I just go straight ac? I know there are inverter efficiency losses, but ac wiring is simpler.
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
You can definitely go straight AC if you want to. People do it. I don't have any trouble with the added complexity of DC however and the power savings do add up. You may find it's worth making it just slightly more complicated. In the end you're really just picking more wiring sizes, and adding a DC fuse block or two.
@Realtoroffloridafl
@Realtoroffloridafl 6 місяців тому
Do you sell layouts ? About to buy a bud tomorrow
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 6 місяців тому
I don't. I should! I do (paid) bus building consulting along with Chuck Cassady. Check out Skooliesupport.com
@thetp23
@thetp23 10 місяців тому
Why do you double everything when calculating your distances for the 12v wiring?
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 10 місяців тому
You want the round trip distance for your wires. But I just learned they don't do it that way in Europe so ymmv.
@jimbooth3
@jimbooth3 2 роки тому
Why didn't you use conduit when running wires under the bus?
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
They will be hanging above a gray water tank. I just don't think it's super necessary. Do you?
@jimbooth3
@jimbooth3 2 роки тому
@@MobileDwellings If there are any contact points then yes. I spent 20 years in an auto factory where all wire harnesses were sheathed. I may be over cautious.
@tabithagregory5097
@tabithagregory5097 2 роки тому
How much would it be for you to make me one convert a big bus into a mobile home or an apartment for a single mom and one little boy
@heathersterling3285
@heathersterling3285 5 місяців тому
My husband did have a conversion where he didn't put any of wiring or anything up. And it's half done and I'm wondering how to do it. Or can someone help me with it? He forgot to put all the wire in before he started building
@gwahamedofficial2207
@gwahamedofficial2207 2 роки тому
Bro I am from sri lanka
@ohske
@ohske 2 роки тому
👍👍👍👌❤
@yasmin-hf9tc
@yasmin-hf9tc 2 роки тому
Hilo 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
Heyooo
@johncolman3451
@johncolman3451 Рік тому
House
@yasmin-hf9tc
@yasmin-hf9tc 2 роки тому
🇮🇳🎖🎖🎖
@alexandrinaalexandra1357
@alexandrinaalexandra1357 2 роки тому
Vitor tor Portugal 🚌🚌🚌👍👍👍🥇🥇🥇🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
@MobileDwellings
@MobileDwellings 2 роки тому
We want to visit Portugal some day!
@evwhizz
@evwhizz 2 роки тому
@@MobileDwellings make sure to install a snorkel on the bus before you hit the ocean 😉
@shaunjacqueline1646
@shaunjacqueline1646 2 роки тому
HELP!!!! Our bus wont start. Its definetly wiring!!!! somebody, anybody! HEEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!!1
@RoamingWildBC
@RoamingWildBC 2 місяці тому
too bad you are using insulation that will mold and hold moisture. death trap bus.
@johncantrell8873
@johncantrell8873 Рік тому
Sharing strawberries, how good can it get?!
Love it or hate it, this is how I wire my buses
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