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Old 06-12-2020, 05:41 PM   #421
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Good to hear from yall!
Stay safe out there and definitely once you get to this big cruise ship made of land known as FL!
Will do! Be there in a couple weeks.

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Old 06-12-2020, 05:57 PM   #422
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So it's been over a year since we moved in. I'm going to add somenpics here of the current state of the interior. I'll add some exterior as well.

We are parked for a few days, so the clothes hang up front and the car seat goes on the drivers seat. When we travel, we move the clothes to the bar by the shower.

Added a bunch of hooks above thr drivers area. Those speaker I put in kinda aren't great. I'll pull them later this summer, add car speakers and build in a little more storage. Tv stays up when driving, up now for pics.

Kids eat at the dinette. We eat on the couch. Or we all eat on the outside table.

Took down the shelf above the sink. That shelf is a bar outside now. Added the cabinet from Mernards.

Pulled the back off the couch, gave us another couple inches of sitting space. Needs thicker cushions.

Stove, glass tile, and 120 volt fridge holding strong.

Kids bunk. If we had another place for their clothes besides the drawer beneath, I would lower both bunks. Top bunk is a bit tight. However, I can sleep comfortably in it.

It's great to be able to go to a cheap campground with hooks up and do laundry! For the cost of a laundry mat, we get full hookups and can fill/empty tanks.

Toilet works well. Fan died once and a free replacement was sent.

Previously we had a tub. The drain leaked. Ripped it out and built a shower/tub. Works great! Gained about 4-5 inches of head room.

Queen sized Zinus mattress is still super comfy a year later.

Curtains for the bunks. Need to rhang master bed curtain. I accidentally ripped it down when the curtain caught on my knee while climbing in.

Outdoor bar for drinks. Side table too. Added an awning but its windy out.

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Old 06-12-2020, 06:16 PM   #423
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It all looks very comfortable. Great job!
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Old 06-19-2020, 11:39 PM   #424
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It all looks very comfortable. Great job!
I appreciate that!
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Old 06-19-2020, 11:40 PM   #425
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So, I have the 6.6 L New Holland diesel. It is all mechanical. I'm pondering doing some adjustments to the pump. Any thoughts?
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Old 06-19-2020, 11:52 PM   #426
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Pump adjustments

If you add fuel and do not have enough air to support the extra fuel, your exhaust, valves and pistons will get too hot. Suggest that you start by installing an EGT gauge. Exhaust Gas Temperature EGT for short. Read all you can about others that have this engine and how well or how not well this engine will put up with increased power levels. Make decisions from there. I expect to wear out or kill my engine at 200,000 miles or less. Because I have increased power levels.
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Old 06-20-2020, 01:15 AM   #427
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Hello Nick.
First time seeing your bus build, that's a great looking bus with some very nice ideas on space saving's and quality features. Love the shower.
Top shelf for sure.
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Old 07-12-2020, 11:25 PM   #428
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New user here....thinking of getting a skoolie built for doing the national parks before my kids get too old. Looking at a bus just your size thats in immaculate condition....was thinking a floor plan very similar except I need 4 bunks and no laundry. Neat to see how you did it.

Sealed bids end on the 20th of July. Thanks for putting this all on here....helps me envision what would lie ahead to do it right!
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