Skoolie Generator Mount CURT 13701 Trailer Hitch || 2020 Bus Conversion

Skoolie Generator Mount CURT 13701 Trailer Hitch || 2020 Bus Conversion - Ep 29

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Skoolie Generator Mount || Skoolie Trailer Hitch (CURT 13701 installation)
TaleOfTwoSmittys || TOTS the Bus
Mounting a generator on a bus has been a huge priority, and we tackled it this week by installing a trailer hitch on a skoolie. The generator is mounted in a cargo basket whis attaches via a CURT 13701 hitch. We show how to install a trailer hitch first, and that enables us to mount a generator on a skoolie. It was getting so difficult to have the generator in the bus. When my dad wasn't around I couldn't get it down by myself, and running a generator in a bus is a bad idea. The trailer hitch is made to tow a small vehicle, so installing a basket with a generator is no problem.
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We're Cody & Laura, a skoolie conversion couple living in Texas, and this is our bus conversion of TOTS the Bus. Watch along as we turn a school bus into home - a tiny home on wheels. We're a future skoolie life couple--our version of van life. Let the bus life adventure begin!
TOTS the Bus is a 2009 BlueBird Vision with a Cummins 7.2L engine and an Allison transmission.
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Пікірлер: 31

@therestlesstexan3654 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see another DFW skoolie being built - just got mine moved to a secure lot north of Fort Worth - chose a curt 14082 for my 1989 bluebird to pull my 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD (yup, the Liberty is DIESEL, too!) behind the bus. Will be keeping an eye on y'alls build ;)

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished our tour! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldB6p7GBxLavmIU.html

@BEAdventurePartners 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on installing the rack! We’re thinking about getting something similar but for an enduro motorcycle. It’s funny... at the end you mentioned that as one thing finishes 90 more things crop up… That never stops! At least it seems that way! Keep rocking it y’all! - Brian + Erin

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much! A motorcycle?? That’s so rad! 🤙🏻 Yes, the tasks they keep on coming...🤷🏼‍♂️

@BEAdventurePartners 3 жыл бұрын

@@TaleOfTwoSmittys yeah! So when we park somewhere, we can go exploring or jet to a farmers market for groceries!

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

That’s cool! We’ve talked about e-bikes it something, but a motorcycle would be awesome!!

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️Please don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips when you use your portable generator: All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for your safety. 1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards. 2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house. 3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules. 4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators. Everything that is said about the generator safety rules all need to be followed. Especially keeping your children safe. Hope this helps

@jae1726 3 жыл бұрын

I like your vids but hit like specifically for the perfect The Office reference. 😂

@The_Happy_Aviation_Enthusiast 2 жыл бұрын

@Katy13Astrology Жыл бұрын

Do you have any suggestions on where I could park my skoolie in Kansas city mo? I keep getting kicked out everywhere I go lol

@jeffsmithfpv 3 жыл бұрын

Is your generator loud? We are thinking about doing something like this too, love watching your videos thank you.

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

“Loud” is certainly different for everyone, but there ARE quieter generators. We eventually bought a Predator 2000W portable generator. It doesn’t put out as much power though.

@pedrochavira4050 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning can you drive around with the generator running?

@jeffdewald251 3 ай бұрын

did you have any issues with vibration running thru the bus frame while running the generator? and if so how did you resolve? Thanks

@lovetreats717 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you put the hole for the the generator cord ?

@riverajuancarlos1989 Жыл бұрын

but what if its a double emergency that requires 2 doors 🤣

@shaymcquaid 3 жыл бұрын

Could you explain your choice of generator? Thanks for the content...

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Essentially, we were looking for a generator with a 30A outlet to plug into our bus for charging batteries when it’s cloudy, but it also had to run our power tools (2-3 at once) during the build. We have no power at the storage lot so that was important. We also chose a model with enough watts to handle our rooftop AC in a pinch. Other than that, it came to price and reviews! We’re really happy with it! There’s a link to it in the description if you want more specs.

@lisaswinson2102 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

🤙🏻

@marlong168 3 жыл бұрын

Is the generator going to be your main source of power? Or was it just like a back up plan?

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

We are completing the build in a vehicle storage lot with no power. We really bought the generator out of necessity for the build, but once we had it we decided it was a no-brainer to bring it with us!

@dannywhite1060 3 жыл бұрын

When are you planning on being done?

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Really just ASAP. It’s looking like sometime in November, though. We plan to be done enough to live on it but still have little projects to finish.

@docdock4321 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have an email. I’m from Dallas as well and I have a few questions about a few things. I’m converting my bus into a party bus…

@Crhymethink 3 ай бұрын

Nope attack it to the under carriage. That will be stolen fast

@ginat12345 3 жыл бұрын

We probably wont be hitting the road until spring but hope we can meet up. Oliveandus2020 on IG

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Woot woot! 🚌👬🚌 Where do you guys plan to head first?

@ginat12345 3 жыл бұрын

@@TaleOfTwoSmittys we have no idea...LOL

@TaleOfTwoSmittys 3 жыл бұрын

Haha same. It depends on time of year. If it’s winter we’ll head to AZ/CA

@tonisam962 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, also everyone really needs to watch this video about generator safety kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html hope all of you agree. Thank you.