I call it “work lights on the floor”
Month: January 2015
First draft of new layout
Some modeling work in progress shots. Interior framing will be 1×1 16 gauge (.0625) wall tubing. At .83 lbs/foot, it’s lighter than kiln dried 2×4’s (approx. 1.2 lbs/foot), and if some care is given to the way it’s assembled, should be strong or stronger than a wood structure. For example, the overhead storage structure near […]
Passenger seats
I picked up some passenger seats for the family. They are freedman brand coach seats that are practically new. While they are fixed back they are comfortable enough. They are made to bolt right onto a bus chair rail. The price was very motivational. If you’re in the greater seattle area I can get you […]
New layout!
I spent some time with my wife this evening trying to fit the layout better, and I think we came up with one that works out really well. The aisle with the bunks open is 24″ wide all the way to the back. This layout includes: 24″ x24″ footprints for rv style fridge, washer/dryer stack […]
Bunk frames complete
So the bunks are in, I knew it was going to be a tight squeeze when the beds are “deployed”, and I’m fine with the space. The “squeezeway” is 16″ wide – taking into consideration wall thickness and providing a 32″ wide bath/shower) It doesn’t feel super tight since you’re scooting along bunks and not […]
Bunk progress
Got the bunk frames sanded, painted, holes drilled, and installed. The real story that you don’t see all the parts to is the mounting on the bus itself. I had to take apart the insulation and install the brackets with UHMW plastic bushings to keep as much of the thermal break intact as I could. […]
Motivation
It’s been hard to get motivated the last week or so. With only 8 hours of daylight it’s just always dark outside when I have time to work on the bus. I spent some time finishing up some other stuff, in this case the engine hatch seal and latches. So now that’s all put back […]
Bunk and chair functionality
The white block on the right represents the proposed volume taken by the bathroom and shower. When open, there is 15 inches of clearance between the bath/shower volume and the bunk ends. Not ideal (gee, a slide out would be nice – hint hint), but enough to shuffle past to go pee at night. Bunks […]
Tricky folding chairs
So the folding bunk beds are more than just beds – they’re a central location for the kids and us to work in during the day as well. The beds when stowed in the vertical position contain chairs that are secured against the underside of the bed. They consume a few inches of head room […]