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Old 07-17-2010, 02:05 PM   #81
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

got the 2 big windows in this morning before it got too hot. 90 degrees but a heat index of 107! scared to know what it was inside the oven...I mean bus.
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Old 08-22-2010, 05:49 PM   #82
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

update: got the door in and the vents are all sealed up. got my windows all sealed up today and started my framework for my ceiling. here's some recent pics
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Old 08-22-2010, 07:23 PM   #83
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

That's some machine your rig's shaping up to be- all aspects. I may get brave enough to attempt a similar style of roof raise one of these days. I really like the lines created by tapering the front like that.
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:55 PM   #84
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

How much more top heavy does the bus feel now that you did the roof raise? Does it feel like the wind is just gunna barrell roll you over?
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Old 08-23-2010, 07:20 AM   #85
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I havent drove it since I did the raise so I couldnt say how it feels.
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:20 PM   #86
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well I took my interior wiring harness out and washed the front of the bus firewall out reall good. It was FULL of dirt and dust, as was the rest of the bus but its all clean now. I want to add some insulation to the firewall area and decided to pull the harness to make it easier. I got to thinking about it and where the fuse block was buried meant a painful cramped time if I ever need to check a fuse so..... I took the wrap off the harness and found that all but 5 wires were long enough to allow me to separate my fuse block from the firewall connector by more than 24"! I lengthened the 5 wires, (Soldered, sealed and heatshrinked BTW) now my fuse block will be right at the edge of my new dash panel for easy access. I repaired some bad spots in the wiring and labeled all of it so I know in the future what goes where.
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Old 08-29-2010, 12:05 AM   #87
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lol thank goodness you labeled it!
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Old 08-29-2010, 11:54 AM   #88
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

Great job and inspiration to move my engine compartment fuse/bus panel to better location.
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Old 09-23-2010, 06:01 PM   #89
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

Got my driver and pass side windows finally!!!!! I only paid $48 for them shipped.
I got them from this guy on ebay http://stores.ebay.com/Bottom-Dollar-Surplus-Inc He has ALOT of RV/camper parts for good prices and shipped them well packaged. I will most likely be buying from him again!
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:52 PM   #90
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windows cut in and looking good!

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Old 09-27-2010, 08:58 PM   #91
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wish my sides looked that smooth
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Old 10-23-2010, 01:50 PM   #92
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Re: Toyhauler/camper project:

Finally got the spray foam kit and got it sprayed in today. when they tell you to wear the disposible suit, do it, I forgot to get it and didnt want to wait any longer to spray cause the weather is getting colder and I wanted it sprayed before it got too cold. Still got to shave it down but here it is. I missed a couple spots I can hit with can foam later.


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Old 10-23-2010, 02:14 PM   #93
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Looks like it will be insulated to the max. Going to be nice
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Old 10-23-2010, 03:37 PM   #94
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Thanks for compliments!
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I used the 600 bd ft kit and used all of it today. I started spraying and never stopped till it was out. It's not hard to do but it is slightly costly and messy. I am sitting here picking foam bits of my arms and hands thinking I should have bought some sort of disposible suit and gloves. hindsight is great isnt it?
Big improvement in the tin can sound of the empty shell. The walls are more solid and dont flex much at all which was one of main reasons for using spray foam. the other reasons were I have no patience at all to cut all those pieces of foam board to fit around the braces I welded in. I was worried foam board may rub the metal and squeak unless I glued it in place but if I was going to do all that then I might as well spray foam it. This is closed cell foam and is designed as a sealant as well. no water or pests can go thru or around this.
I have about 1 - 1 1/2" of foam build up in the walls and about 1" on the ceiling. I may add more insulation going in the ceiling. cost me $630 for the 600 bd ft kit w/ 15ft gun. to do 600 ft of sheet foam 1" thick was going to run 475 or so (plus tax) then I would have to cut it, glue it in place, & tape the joints up. so for just a little more $ I got a much better result. I am out of foam, actually one cyl still has a good bit of chemical in it strangely?? the gun is reusable so I could use it for something else or even sell it. The kit can be bought from the site above without the gun assy.
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