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Introduction
Why choose an American Bus
Buying and Importing a US School Bus
Amazing Spaces
Blog
Stripping out
Interior
Construction
Planning
Electrical
Utilities
Seats
Floor
Engine
Exterior
Underside
Headlamp
IVA Test
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If you use a control unit (like PMS3) then the internal wiring is fairly straightforward - everything wires in and out of the PMS3. I had a Split Charge Relay fitted so the Leisure battery can be charged from the alternator.
Fusebox
Use Grommets to protect wires
Intercom which can be switch to play internally or externally
Light monitor panel - works!
Put the red light onto a separate switch for nightime use
Speakers
To get wires through roof run a garden hose first and grease 12v wires before threading them through
Get wiring in early
Route the wiring
12v LEDs
Replace bulbs with LEDs
New sidelights
12v for light fitting
Light fitting - each can be separately switched
Put in 12v USB sockets
It has Cruise Control. The yellow thing is the handbrake
Driver control panel
Electrical cabinet. Easy to take 12v feeds from the middle bars
Fan not working - need new motor...
Label wires - makes it easier to figure out where you cocked up
This foglight switch was too sharp
Home - Skoolie in the UK
Contents
Introduction
Why choose an American Bus
Buying and Importing a US School Bus
Amazing Spaces
Blog
Stripping out
Interior
Construction
Planning
Electrical
Utilities
Seats
Floor
Engine
Exterior
Underside
Headlamp
IVA Test
Home - Skoolie in the UK
Original Photos
Artwork
Links
Misc Stuff
Update November 2021