The Derelicte Bus

[Twigg]

Originally Posted by Velocipedic

I’m going marine-grade with this one!

Boat Life Lifecalk Sealant Cartridge, Whitehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00144B96A..._isK9Ab5A191KC

Well that's horribly expensive for no good reason that is immediately apparent

[Velocipedic]

Attach “marine” or “aviation” to anything and you can expect a huge price increase (I work in aviation). Life caulk is very well regarded and in my previous use can be trusted to last a long time, and I know some applications that have lasted 25+ years.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by Velocipedic

Attach “marine” or “aviation” to anything and you can expect a huge price increase (I work in aviation). Life caulk is very well regarded and in my previous use can be trusted to last a long time, and I know some applications that have lasted 25+ years.

Unlike Aircraft Stripper where if you read the directions it says "Do Not Use On Aircraft"

[john61ct]

Adhesives, sealants, fabrics, paint rustproofing and fiberglassing, watermaking, refrigeration, winches, ropes & rigging, electrical wiring and termination supplies. . .

There are many categories where it is well worth learning from the higher standards of the marine world.

But it is true in many other areas the label just means higher pricing with no added value, unless you know the industrial/fishing biz sources

In fact "marine' in retail big box usually means inferior batteries if you actually need deep cycling

Aviation gives us great high-strength structural materials design and fastening tech like L-track 8020 and riv nuts, but often overkill on wiring specs.

[Velocipedic]

Daily insulation adventures continue!

I decided that with 1" thick XPS foamboard, though there is some bend, it is really not enough. I cut the board into 3"x2' strips and used Gorilla Glue tubes that are "foamboard safe." I know that some adhesives will melt foams and some of the other brands (Loctite) have the holding strength of toothpaste. Gorilla Glue held the boards up during application and I'll check in the morning, but I have no reason to believe that they'll have fallen anytime soon. Of course, for $8 a tube, it better hold forever! $20 a board of XPS at 1" thick... and one tube per half board. It adds up quickly.



Looking to port, I got much quicker at putting them up. I ended up counting out 11 3" strips required to cover one curved roof section.



And now, I add the strips to the ceiling. They're seeming to hold up really well with just the Gorilla Glue and about 20-30 seconds of pressure!

[Velocipedic]

All,

I'd appreciate some feedback on my electrical system which is detailed in this post over in the electrical sub-forum.

Thanks in advance guys.

Solar Power for The Derelicte Bus

[Velocipedic]

Got some work done this week on the pull out couch/bed.







First half done!

[Velocipedic]

It's been a little bit since I've made a video, but I'm hoping to get one done soon. Life has kept me pretty busy, so I've pretty much only had time to do the work and the documenting has fallen to the wayside.

Anyway, I finished the second half of the pull out couch. I'll get some wax to ensure that it slides easily. I'll be using a solid/firm memory foam and cutting it to size and having a friend sew the covers onto it... eventually. The seam will be connected with very strong Velcro.





Pulled out!



She has only herself to blame for this.



I started to build the box for the bathroom. Its going to be elevated to an inch above the wheel well so that I have space for pipes etc underneath. I'm going to also put walls around the elevated area soon. OSB ply for the floors and eventually (I think) a tile floor with small subway tile walls.

[2martins]

Originally Posted by Velocipedic

It's been a little bit since I've made a video, but I'm hoping to get one done soon. Life has kept me pretty busy, so I've pretty much only had time to do the work and the documenting has fallen to the wayside.

Anyway, I finished the second half of the pull out couch. I'll get some wax to ensure that it slides easily. I'll be using a solid/firm memory foam and cutting it to size and having a friend sew the covers onto it... eventually. The seam will be connected with very strong Velcro.





Pulled out!



She has only herself to blame for this.



I started to build the box for the bathroom. Its going to be elevated to an inch above the wheel well so that I have space for pipes etc underneath. I'm going to also put walls around the elevated area soon. OSB ply for the floors and eventually (I think) a tile floor with small subway tile walls.

Peel and stick is easier to install, clean, and the grout won't crack. Cleaning grout socks, although the newer epoxy kind with built in stain sealer is a LOT easier.

[Velocipedic]

Originally Posted by 2martins

Peel and stick is easier to install, clean, and the grout won't crack. Cleaning grout socks, although the newer epoxy kind with built in stain sealer is a LOT easier.

Peel and stick just looks and feels cheap, despite ease of application. I'd really rather have something that feels much more like a "real house" instead of an RV.

[Velocipedic]

Hey all,

Sorry, it has been a while since my last post. Things got busy in Del Rio, Tx. I took advantage of an opportunity with a local theatre group and it basically ate up all of my spare time outside of work. Sadly, very little bus progress was made, but overall I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. We did a production of "Annie" and I was "Rooster" the villain.





Continuing in procrastination since I was already progressing slowly, I joined some friends in a 102 mile hike through the Badlands of North Dakota on the "Maah Daah Hey Trail." It was brutal. Nearly a marathon each day. Only 2 out of the original 4 finished. I was fortunate enough to finish without injury. We carried 30lb packs each day. These are the kinds of adventures I want to eventually have with my bus.





Ok, now, onto the work I've accomplished lately:


I've started getting the walls up. Part of the delay was due to insulation. I needed to get the thing insulated quickly with the crazy heat of the Del Rio summer. My plan as of now is to worry about windows later... but for now I just need to get the metal walls covered up. Next will come the ceiling, but here are the walls for now. The temperature difference is noticeable.

[Velocipedic]

Just a couple more wall photos:




And a cat who's tuckered out from working so darn hard...


Here's the bathroom floor. I can't remember if I posted it here, but this gives me access to the piping underneath the shower and thanks to the roof raise, I don't have to worry about head-room. Thanks ECCB!

[EastCoastCB]

I've been wondering what you've been up to!

[Velocipedic]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

I've been wondering what you've been up to!

It's been a super busy couple of months, but I've really gotten to know the local community better and I've challenged and improved myself... and surprisingly there are two other skoolies in the area!!!

Hope all is well with your wife and your buses, brother.

[PNW_Steve]

Are you brewing beer in your bus?

[Velocipedic]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

Are you brewing beer in your bus?

Absolutely! It's a dark IPA that I'm letting age/condition for a bit. I should be bottling at a friend's house this weekend... possibly.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by Velocipedic

Absolutely! It's a dark IPA that I'm letting bottle condition for a bit. I should be bottling at a friend's house in a few weeks.

Sounds awesome. IBU's?

Love a good IPA. Don't drink it all before I get to Texas.

[Velocipedic]

I don't have an IBU number, but I added about 1/2lb of hops to it. Should be nice and roasty/hoppy.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by Velocipedic

I don't have an IBU number, but I added about 1/2lb of hops to it. Should be nice and roasty/hoppy.

Sounds good.!

Another reason to be Texas bound

[Velocipedic]

Last night I started the framing for the kitchen counter. It's coming along well!
It's 4ft long by 2ft wide by 3ft tall. The oven is a magic chef I bought on Craigslist for $200. It's perfect at 22" x 22" x 17" (tall).



Framework.