E49 Bus Electrical System

[@brucebjornson9135]

Sir You do fantastic work in your bus is beautiful just gorgeous

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@richardpatterson7158]

What a great job

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@niconahla]

Excellent cette vidéo :) merci

[@LacroixCruiser]

Merci de nous suivre!

[@terexmenhookvlog5698]

new friend from saudi

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, I’ve been to Saudi Arabia many times, beautiful country.

[@benblanco3065]

First of all I wanna say that I’m baffled with the amount of knowledge you have in every aspect, your a blessed man, thank you for all this content My question to you is how the alternator can play a roll in charging up the house batteries, wasn’t sure if I should mix the 2, meaning leave the original batteries just to run the bus and the add on batteries to serve the coach, what’s your suggestion

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you. It’s best to keep them as totally separate systems. We have a DC to DC charger that safely unites the 2 systems for charging when the engine is running.

[@benblanco3065]

@@LacroixCruiser meaning to say that you also charge the house batteries through the alternator? That was my question

[@benblanco3065]

Thank you so much for your response

[@LacroixCruiser]

My pleasure.

[@davidhardin3595]

Any idea on a part number or application for the relocation console for the transmission shifter?

[@LacroixCruiser]

I bought it used

[@danielbeaulieu7903]

Super de belle conversion. Je devrais commencé l ans prochaine avec un coach

[@LacroixCruiser]

Merci, et amusez vous! Avez vous trouvé votre coach?

[@danielbeaulieu7903]

@@LacroixCruiser Pas encore a date ses surtout pour l an prochain ou je suis a la défence l an prochain y vont envoyé leur mci j 4500 a la vente et ces de très bon bus a prendre pas beaucoup de millage et très bien entretenue ,sinon sois un prevost serie H 3 45 ou un mci model D fin 90 debut 2000 car ses un des meilleur bus pour une conversion

[@DellAnderson]

Terrific electrical system information and awe inspiring to see how you've put this together. I know that sourcing components tools and supplies is a resource management headache but you make it look so easy and manage to output videos like clockwork. Somehow I suspect this is more than 40 hours of work per week. As in learning anything, the more I learn the more questions that come up, but I'll limit mine to 2 questions at this time. 1) I noticed that you built in redundancy between the inverters and circuit breaker stacks so that if one inverter went out, you could switch some essential circuits over to the other inverter. However all of your 24V house batteries are feeding a single bus bar. Was there any practical reason other than fewer wires not to have two separate battery banks for the inverters? 2) In the bays, I see what looks like 3-wire Romex, but I didn't see anything but single wires upstairs behind the cabinets. Were my eyes deceiving me downstairs? Or upstairs? I know you said 'one wire' but I assumed you meant '3-wire Romex', and I thought the electrical code recommends that LINE and NEUT travel close together to cancel and minimize any EMF heating. I could probably ask questions like this all afternoon and still be learning, but I couldn't help asking these two questions after seeing such a great overview of a 4-power-source system!

[@LacroixCruiser]

If we had separate batteries banks for each inverter we would have to balance usage between the inverters. All 120v circuits are 14/2 Romex. All 12v circuits are 12g stranded. Every circuit is a home run, one draw= one breaker or fuse.

[@DellAnderson]

@@LacroixCruiser Perfect! Thanks.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@LacroixCruiser]

My pleasure

[@84chevyguyid]

How many feet long are the wires coming from the batteries to the bus bar?

[@LacroixCruiser]

6 feet

[@84chevyguyid]

@@LacroixCruiser wow, I would have guessed quite a bit longer. Thanks for the info!

[@timothykemp238]

Nice job thanks for keeping us updated stay safe see you soon

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@cliffwaddy6733]

Great video and explanation! I have been trying to figure out how to run power to our Maxxair fans. Your video help solve our problem. Thank you!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Happy to have helped

[@thomasjohnson8517]

May I ask how you wired the outlets while hiding them? I watched the video but I don’t see how it was so I’m confused how you hid them without races on the wall

[@LacroixCruiser]

The outlets are located in cabinets etc.

[@racif]

Would love to know what products and controllers you used for your LED light strips. I bought some for my conversion and they were garbage. Yours looks amazing!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@macelius]

How big of a charge controller did you use for your alternator power?

[@LacroixCruiser]

A Sterling 24v, 35A.

[@businbirdsongs5510]

Awesome was just doing research and got a notification for this video

[@LacroixCruiser]

Enjoy, and if you have any questions, we are here to help.

[@MyGuyKirby]

You said you have both 12 and 24 volt runs, does the AC and stove run as 110?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes, a/c , fridge and appliances are on 120v ac.

[@jamieadams7550]

U sir are amazing!

[@wangfred]

Wondering what multizone stero system are you using?

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s a basic radio from Amazon , it’s the bank of switches and wiring that makes it multi zone.

[@chrisbayley4549]

As usual, awesome!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you!

[@allinollies7469]

Are your extra office lights hooked up to a remote or do you have a switch. Also what kind of switch, just looking into all the options with lighting

[@LacroixCruiser]

They are on a regular household switch

[@allinollies7469]

@@LacroixCruiser thank you. So they are 110 volt?

[@LacroixCruiser]

They are 12v

[@allinollies7469]

@@LacroixCruiser So I’ve checked numerous videos and none of them show how to wire it up a 3 way 12 volt switch with a normal switch.. Any hep would be SO much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@LacroixCruiser]

Exactly as you would wire a regular 120v 3 way. The only exception is that what is the neutral ( white) in 120v becomes the ground wire in your 12v system.

[@allinollies7469]

These videos are a life saver. I have another bus I am re doing and this will save me tons of time and energy. Is there anyway I can donate to you guys for your service? I would love to help contribute to this channel.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks, helping others is why we do this.

[@robertj.mckinneysr4724]

Hi Yvan and Silvi, need some help looking for a RPM gauge for my MCI to match the same size and manufacture(SW) as the Speedo gauge. Who has the bus graveyard..?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Here’s a little list for you www.cjbusrepair.net/ Ask for Dave US Coach in NJ. 856-794-3104 Ask for Luke [e-mail] Caylor Supply, Kansas Ask for Sam 785-878-3405 Newtons Motorcoach Services 1 765 713 9693 Lewis Bus Lines - [phone] www.lewisbus.com/buses.html Bonanza Auto Dismantlers, Shingle Springs, California. [phone]. Sawyer Bus- [phone] www.sawyersbussales.com fowlersautowrecking.com/ ABC Parts 877-427-7278 New parts only www.abc-companies.com/parts/ Newer MCI Buses and parts Www.mcicoach.com www.uscoachtours.com/ www.coachtransitcomponents.com/catalog/mobile_catalogue.php?osCsid=c4200dba014d56f9929dafb8fe4e1612 carrosseriepreference.com/vente/ Ask for Jonathan Morin jeanracinepresseur.com/pieces-usagees.html lincolns-longhorns.ca/ Andy Pelletier, 12043483966 home, 12048901506 mobile, [e-mail] , MCI parts JDR Coachworks, [phone]

[@robertj.mckinneysr4724]

@@LacroixCruiser Thank you sooooooo very much!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Your welcome

[@jamieadams7550]

My design will be based on the pirate ships of old.lol

[@Johnditit]

It would look great if you wrapped your wires in a cloth loom sealed with velcro in the upper cabinets.

[@LacroixCruiser]

We will be tightening them up once we are sure we won’t be running any more. Do you have a link to what you’re suggesting.

[@Johnditit]

No link, just an easy way to hide the wires. Might even be able to make a light weight solid cover that could velcro to the cabinet. I know what ever you guys do, it will be top notch. I am amazed at your abilities. Love watching your vids.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@jamieadams7550]

Just to let u know California charter bus companies are dumping their buses like mad. Like buying a 2002 mci buses for 13k $

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s an unfortunate situation, but good for someone wanting a bus.

[@jamieadams7550]

They pushing these buses out to the private sector

[@dvdvno]

Every episode I watch, I keep looking at my 1978 GM Class C parked outside. It hasn't been used since 2010. If I can start it, I might fix it. I never liked the long overhang in the front. What I do like is the absence of computers; no OBD1 Kenobi on board! How can half an hour seem like 5 minutes? Whoever edits your videos is doing a great job. Not even time to yawn. Maybe it's the hosts? I think so! Keep the episodes coming.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for joining us.

[@jamieadams7550]

I’m way over fifty. Lol but fully retired is the best time to be creative.lol!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, we are semi retired.