Short Bus Slee customizing (1 Viewer)

[2fpower]

Anyone ever customize a short bus bumper? I know it is about perfect the way that God made it; however, wondering what people have done to it.

Picked a used one up and thinking about frenching in some round small LED fogs. i would add more structure too.

 

[thatcabledude]

I like the look of @LandCruiserPhil bumper with the side tubing removed.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

 

[2fpower]

@LandCruiserPhil you got a close up of the mount for the plate? I don't care for seeing the winch so much, so that looks like a good fix.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

@LandCruiserPhil you got a close up of the mount for the plate? I don't care for seeing the winch so much, so that looks like a good fix.

3M VHB tape holding strength 100lbs/sq.in. rated to 300°

Vision X makes some very nice 3" HID that will fit where you are marked

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I've drilled in the same spots your thinking of putting lights. Battery charger on one side and block heater on the other keeping it symmetrical.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I've drilled in the same spots your thinking of putting lights. Battery charger on one side and block heater on the other keeping it symmetrical. View attachment 1435169

Been contemplating where to install my NOCO shore power outlet

Where is your charger mounted and is it WP?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Been contemplating where to install my NOCO shore power outlet

Where is your charger mounted and is it WP?

It's a NOCO genius ghetto mounted next to my left side battery.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Been contemplating where to install my NOCO shore power outlet

Where is your charger mounted and is it WP?

It's a NOCO genius ghetto mounted next to my left side battery.
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What is this NOCO shore power? And do I need one?!?!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

What is this NOCO shore power? And do I need one?!?!

Keeps your batteries charged. Good for when I have the fridge on in the garage away from the sun.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

It's a NOCO genius ghetto mounted next to my left side battery.
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Love the mount is it waterproof?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Keeps your batteries charged. Good for when I have the fridge on in the garage away from the sun.

When you are on shore power is the fridge powered by 110V or 12V?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

When you are on shore power is the fridge powered by 110V or 12V?

12v. Tested it for two weeks leaving it on in the garage.

 

[LS1FJ40]

Keeps your batteries charged. Good for when I have the fridge on in the garage away from the sun.

Ok. Doesn't sound like I need it then. I DD mine and it never sits for more than a day.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

We kinda derailed the thread for a bit. Back on topic. I wonder if ARB has an insert from one of their bumper lines that would work? Seems all their newer model bumpers have build in fogs.

 

[1973Guppie]

I have plans to cut off the upper light tabs and insert some square flush mount lights into the front of the bumpers for fog lights.

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[Right Turn Clyde]

Bump on this thread...looking for anyone who has ADDED front tubes to a Short Bus to gain more a) protection higher up, b) ability to mount added lights, and/or c) better corner/marker protection.

I am trying to figure out the look/lines I want to not fight against the Slee tube angles. Just wish it were made of the same diam tubing instead of the little stuff for outer hoops.

Plan is to cut and angle out each corner of the bumper to provide a flat surface outside of the marker lights on which to weld upper tubing (i.e., hood level hoops).

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Keeps your batteries charged. Good for when I have the fridge on in the garage away from the sun.

Does your Noco ever get to the green status when you are just hooked to shore power and your fridge is off? I just purchased brand new batteries and even after a full day on the Noco its still charging showing a red light.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Does your Noco ever get to the green status when you are just hooked to shore power and your fridge is off? I just purchased brand new batteries and even after a full day on the Noco its still charging showing a red light.

What sort of batteries?
I have an optima AGM, and a smart charger. My charger has never shown higher than 80% charged. I don't know if it's the charger, or battery. Damn charger is too smart for it's own good

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Does your Noco ever get to the green status when you are just hooked to shore power and your fridge is off? I just purchased brand new batteries and even after a full day on the Noco its still charging showing a red light.

Mine go to green no problem but don't know exactly how long it takes.