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Old 01-31-2011, 04:31 PM   #21
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Re: There and back again... Our future adventure transport.

i really like the layout - what program did you use?

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Old 01-31-2011, 06:12 PM   #22
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I'm not keen on hauling a spare, I haven't needed on in a million miles on the truck. Never had anything happen where I couldn't drive it somewhere. Keep good rubber on and it shouldn't be an issue. I'm also not keen on gasoline generators. Been there, done that, had the fire.

Is that a washing machine in your bathroom or just the back side of the vanity?

I've posted my floorplan at http://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtop...p=70494#p70494 would appreciate your input.
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:56 AM   #23
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Hi Glenn
It looks like we have sister buses, down to the drivetrain.
Have you done any corrected interior drawings using the actual interior dimensions of your Thomas? I've found that the inside of the bus somehow shrinks when translating from drawn plan to reality.
We're raising the roof by 16 1/2" when we've accumulated the money for the steel, etc. meanwhile we've acquired the windows, and the floorplan firmed up.
You have a great, clean looking design going. I'm looking forward to watching your progress!
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Old 02-01-2011, 05:48 PM   #24
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I have been playing with sketchup, could you send your plans for me to play with?
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:24 PM   #25
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Yes, please, Glenn... if you could send those to: willem (at) the 88 (dot) org
that would be great!
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Old 08-24-2011, 05:11 PM   #26
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Hi there:
I really like your plan, the only thing that I would change would be the table and seats in the bunk area (you have another table at the front). IMHO that area could be used for something else. But I had been wrong before, just ask my wife.
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Old 09-02-2011, 10:53 AM   #27
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... We still have two wonderful children at home who will traveling with us (we are planning to full time) ... the kids can each have a table and seating for homeschooling...
Just make sure you are "legal" according to your home state's homeschooling laws. We never had a problem with park rangers regarding homeschooling. But I did carry all my paperwork with me. We used an umbrella school in TN (and none in SC... not required at the time). Other campers had a problem. I suspect a couple times someone called the park rangers (in Chester Frost) but the park rangers already knew my kids were homeschooled, along with all the other kids who were bouncing public campgrounds along with us. Chattanooga had a rather large transient campground population back in the 1990's in everything from tents to newer Class A's. I suspect it hasn't changed. We were last in Chester Frost for Riverbend Fest 2007. You learn how to spot the transients/fulltimers. The public parks are open all year in that area due to the mild winters and there are several to stay at. We did discover that we could stay at a private park on a monthly rate cheaper then the public parks though.
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:10 AM   #28
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to many of us, homeschooling/unschooling has a lot to do with not participating in a system that we see as artificial, destructive, and illegitimate. registering with it, or being "legal," is complicity in that light.
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Old 09-02-2011, 12:27 PM   #29
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I wouldnt glue it down. Let it float and flex, especially with temp changes.
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Old 09-03-2011, 10:03 AM   #30
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Re: There and back again... Our future adventure transport.

That's some good flooring. We used a bunch on the last big 2 million dollar home we built. I like your system to avoid damage, good thinking.

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to many of us, homeschooling/unschooling has a lot to do with not participating in a system that we see as artificial, destructive, and illegitimate. registering with it, or being "legal," is complicity in that light.

None of there business. Here in Canada, they tried to force us to public school our kids, so social workers could have access to them whenever they wanted. They didn't win. My wife's shortfalls are the only rezone my kids are in public school.

Tell the park ranger to eat one, and go some where more secluded. (I'm just so sick of overbearing government agency's, as they are currently trying to shut my bus build down.)

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Old 09-03-2011, 10:21 AM   #31
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most will meet them on their knees
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.. Tell the park ranger to eat one, and go some where more secluded...
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I don't know what your problem is. I said we never had a problem with park rangers. We homeschooled/unschooled our kids for 8 years in SC, TN, NC, and GA. I was homescooling in a time frame where some states would remove kids from the home if they were being homeschooled. SORRY! I was just pointing out something that most folks don't think about. I won't post anything else on this subject since you are soooooo touchy about it. This forum is getting to be a pain.
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.. Tell the park ranger to eat one, and go some where more secluded...
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I don't know what your problem is. I said we never had a problem with park rangers. We homeschooled/unschooled our kids for 8 years in SC, TN, NC, and GA. I was homescooling in a time frame where some states would remove kids from the home if they were being homeschooled. SORRY! I was just pointing out something that most folks don't think about. I won't post anything else on this subject since you are soooooo touchy about it. This forum is getting to be a pain.
No problem here. Just joining in on some friendly conversation in a fabulous build thread. Carry on.

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Old 09-08-2011, 10:04 AM   #34
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We decided against sideways so that we could each get out without climbing over the other. We'll be full timing.
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You have no idea what a pain it is to constantly have to climb over someone to get in/out of the bed. An island bed is the way to go, even if you can't put a king size in . We can only get a full in our bus but that is what we have been sleeping on for the last 5 years.

I read on the RV forums of some folks considering "zip lines" to get into bed! Seems the sideways beds are universally disliked once it has to be shared. And that is not taking into account the pain in having to make up a sideways bed!
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Old 09-08-2011, 05:30 PM   #35
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This morning found this piece of furniture that might be useful for you. Basically is like a kitchen cabinet, but has 3 pull outs: 2 seats and a table. Go to:
http://books.google.com/books?id=x9sDAA ... e&q&f=true
and type 105 in the space next to "contents" to go to the page.
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:28 PM   #36
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That's neat. But I wouldn't do the chairs. Takes up too much storage space when you can use a folding chair instead. The "table" is similar to a pullout cutting board.

I also like the adjustable lounge chair on pg 111 and the paperhanger's portable paint bucket stand (folding table) pg 145


Look at bottom of pg 5 for the "ten wheel marsh buggy"

The ads are interesting too.
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I agree on the chairs, but if you put 2 of them side to side you can have the pullout tables, the storage where the project chairs are and a bed on top.
Currently I am going through the whole set, started with the 1905 ones and currently in 1939. Saving everything of interest
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... if you put 2 of them side to side you can have the pullout tables, the storage where the project chairs are and a bed on top...
So you want to eat at your bed? Is that any different from eating IN your bed? Of course that is where I had supper tonight while watching TV.
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I was thinking about substituting the rear table with something more "multi-functional". There is not a whole lot of space inside. BTW how many are you?. Because at mealtime probably you can fit 5 in the front table, the rest of the time probably you will not have "quorum".
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Re: There and back again... Our future adventure transport.

I have two day beds in mine and the center becomes a bed insert at night. It is a bit of a pain to crawl over it to get from the front door to the other side of the bed, which sits near the front door. However, it sure gives a lot more storage room when needed and makes for a full size bed. We do use the day beds as chairs to eat at fold out tables, and yes, that does mean each night I have to check for crumbs before setting up beds. Not much different than cleaning up around the kitchen table after eating.

The flooring looks great! Be ready to repair cracks often. One uneven surface and the bus is doing a ziggy wiggle which has cracked our flooring here and there.

Btw, our kids are homeschooled. Day bed comes in handy for projects and lessons and the setup lets me put in the boards for the center (minus the bed cushions) for large flat surfaces to work on for big projects.

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