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    CLRH2O... what is your name/username/screentag/secret agent code? I really like to address people by something I can pronounce and can say rapidly more than once after being given terrific ideas and money/life saving info!

    And by the way... THANK YOU for taking the time to put that info online for me and everyone else who will be searching for it in the next year. I know this topic has been gone over and over and over again but everyone knows that the hardware technology and suppliers keeps changing and what existed or was the right way to go 4 or more years ago is long outdated and probably not available.

    So, again thanks to everyone who replied! That’s why I love this forum.... and that’s why I was willing to buy a 1981 coach and make the necessary improvements and repairs.
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    Gil, thanks! I have had some prior experience with Magnum in my ‘95 Airstream Classic 36 but that was back in 2010. I see a similar unit is available but I think I might go for that Victron.... the double leg capability seems like what might be necessary to deal with the starter batteries (12v in parallel = 24v) and the coach batteries (12v in series = 12v) is worth the extra cash. Am I understanding that right? Will it charge both sides separately?

    Hmmmm.

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    Michael,

    The inverter/charger would be for the house bank. In your case, 12V. The chassis batteries could be charged, really just maintained, with a low amperage inexpensive charger.

    I agree that Victron makes a great product.


    Gil and Durlene
    2003 H-3 Hoffman Conversion

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    Garynmike - my pleasure man!

    I have the same feeling you do about forums - this is THE place to really get the info down for future reference and adding as much as we can is the best way to do that

    As for my name and handle. My actual name is Clearwater, and so my 'handle' is CLRH2O as an embellished abbreviation

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    More developments in the electric bus / coach / truck space:
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    Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REFobUaBl2A

    Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENRi7HiPNfg

    These are some of the BIG GUYS in the space utilizing Siemens power systems motors and in house developed control systems (and bunch more stuff that you can learn about by researching them)

    Bonus: some extra Siemens "SIMOTICS" motors info: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/pr...ic-motors.html
    Last edited by CLRH2O; 01-31-2019 at 08:54 PM.

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    Follow ups:
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    Write Power (former Tesla Motors partner company)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHrrmkv1oaE


    TransPower Tour 2018 - End User EV Truck & Bus Conversion Company
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5eGPYnfWao
    Last edited by CLRH2O; 01-31-2019 at 08:50 PM.

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    Fully Electric Double Decker Tag Axle Bus - North American Units - 'Green Power Bus':
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY42HnpABaM
    and
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqppzgWJo4
    and
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFXBfArMksc

    And a delivered unit company driver walk-through:
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nquS25YmIVk


    TONS more info on the types of buses they sell:
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    https://www.greenpowerbus.com/product-line/#heavyduty
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    Finally, this is happening. The days of Twenty Five THOUSAND dollar diesel engine rebuilds waaaay too early in their promised lifespans... oil changes, coolant flushes, filters GALORE and all of the other consumables that need endless attention and cost are nearing an end. And honestly, it cant come soon enough. The thing that makes me smile is in 20 years people will be buying used Electric Coaches like they're buying XL40's today. YAY!

    And BYD's been at it for over a decade:
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    http://en.byd.com/usa/bus/c6-electric-motor-coach

    >> BYD is the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles and batteries, and the global leader in battery-electric buses with more than 35,000 buses in service across 200 cities, 50 countries and six continents. The firm has delivered 280 buses in North America; and sold in excess of 650 buses in total to more than 50 municipal, transit agency, university, airport, federal and other commercial and private sector clients in 14 states, and across 4 provinces in Canada.

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    Let's go the distance (in miles)
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    https://www.proterra.com/technology/battery/

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