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Old 07-02-2016, 06:21 PM   #1
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Arkansas Father Son project



Here is the beginning





It took a few days to get from full seats to bare floor and ceiling.

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Old 07-02-2016, 06:25 PM   #2
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Looking good, coach21! What a great father/son project.
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Old 07-02-2016, 08:44 PM   #3
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Just like my build! My son is learning LOTS! Enjoy the time together!
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Old 07-02-2016, 09:39 PM   #4
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How exciting! Reminds me of that neat feeling i had as the seats came out and the space was revealed. The delightful space Just big enough for all my needs. I recently decided the rear 12ft are my shop area with bench and all my tools. ahhh a true sanctuary indeed. Enjoy just sitting at the shop bench about as much as i am capable of enjoying something. lol Looking forward to seeing your direction and style. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-03-2016, 08:52 PM   #5
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Where you guys at? We're in Conway and are about 90% through our conversion. I would recommend Instagram if you are looking for inspiration for your build. Here's ours: http://www.instagram.com/naturalstatenomads We also have a blog, but have done an absolutely horrible job of keeping it updated.
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Old 08-04-2016, 04:16 PM   #6
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We are in Marion, right by West Memphis. But my wife is from Conway and we are there often visiting her family. I would love to come by sometime and see your bus. I just followed you guys on Instagram and it looks great!
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Old 08-04-2016, 04:27 PM   #7
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We are in Marion, right by West Memphis. But my wife is from Conway and we are there often visiting her family. I would love to come by sometime and see your bus. I just followed you guys on Instagram and it looks great!
Thanks man! I'm game, we'll be here until December 26th then we are hitting the road to live full-time in our bus. DM me on Instagram if you guys are headed to Conway and I'll shoot my # to you so we can get together.

I have a friend who's from Marion. He's a Livingston if you happen to know any of that family out there.

Thanks for the kudos! We have put in a ton of work and are ready to get it on the road.
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Old 11-22-2016, 09:02 PM   #8
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Another Arkansas here!

My wife and I live in Fairfield Bay! About an hour north of Conway. I'm about 10 months into my conversion. Going slow but trying to do it right. Can't wait to get on the road. Would love to meet others in the area.

We have a six window short bus. 480 watts of solar. Composting toilet with shower and on-demand propane water heater. 2000 watt pure sine inverter with ac outlets throughout.

Here's a link to build pics (hope the link works):

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Old 11-23-2016, 04:02 PM   #9
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Hello!

I'm also from Arkansas! Fayetteville to be exact. Are there any more of us on here??

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Old 11-23-2016, 08:22 PM   #10
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Hello!

I'm also from Arkansas! Fayetteville to be exact. Are there any more of us on here??

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I'm 90 min away from Fayetteville, in Oklahoma...
But, I'm 15 minutes away from AR/OK state line.

Looking at a place on Friday that's 18 minutes from me now... So, that'll be 3 minutes into Arkansas. (20 acres in the country with FHU)
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Old 11-23-2016, 10:41 PM   #11
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Very cool. I'm going to add you guys
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Old 11-27-2016, 04:53 PM   #12
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Ha! What a cool thread to stumble upon. I'm working on one in Russellville right now. Question: how are you registering your buses? The folks at the revenue office were pretty lost. Do I just tell them it's an RV and leave it at that?
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Old 11-27-2016, 09:28 PM   #13
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Ha! What a cool thread to stumble upon. I'm working on one in Russellville right now. Question: how are you registering your buses? The folks at the revenue office were pretty lost. Do I just tell them it's an RV and leave it at that?
When I first tried National General Insurance was the only one in the country who would and they would only do liability. If you go bother the DMV about it I believe they have specific requirements about having a stove and toilet etc. When National General asked if I was doing modifications myself or if they were being professionally done and I answered honestly even they turned me down. It's best to say as little as possible. RV Insurance would be cheaper but saying it's just a bus that accommodates under 12 people is easier. Anyway, I had better luck going in person where my girlfriend has her homeowners insurance as well as several vehicles. When he searched for E-450 it didn't come up with his computer so he said ".. Have fun with your new van." And listed it as an RV. So in my experience saying you have a vehicle that is a camper that you just take on trips a couple times a year they are more likely to list as a recreational vehicle.

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Old 11-28-2016, 09:39 AM   #14
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I have family in Conway and Fayetteville and I am in that area every few months. I would love to see other peoples builds. I post most of my updates on instagram, jeddoeslife.
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