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Old 05-28-2017, 09:37 AM   #1
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Need input/ideas on underbelly storage

The fabricator came by yesterday to do some measurements and is looking for ideas.

Can y'all post pics or links to the underbelly storage you have done?

If it is easier to send pics via email it's: sandiblankenshiprm@gmail.com

I am trying to get ideas together, so the bus can go there while I'm on my next grand adventure overseas... leaving tomorrow night!

Thanks in Advance, y'all rock!
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Old 05-28-2017, 09:40 AM   #2
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Hi sandi! It's Frankie Sarah husband. Wanted to say hi and want to stay updated on this thread since I will be doing the same myself.

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Old 05-28-2017, 09:42 AM   #3
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Hi Frankie!!! So awesome to meet you last week!
If you find any good ideas or have links, let me know. I'm excited to get some of the "stuff" like tools and the like, off the bus and in storage.

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Old 05-28-2017, 12:13 PM   #4
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Sojourner did some nice things with his basement. You could probably get some good ideas from his build.

This's the first mention of it in his build thread. You'll have to flip through a whole lot of pages to see the rest, but it's worth it. Really top notch work.


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Old 05-28-2017, 12:56 PM   #5
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Sojourner did some nice things with his basement. You could probably get some good ideas from his build.

This's the first mention of it in his build thread. You'll have to flip through a whole lot of pages to see the rest, but it's worth it. Really top notch work.


http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f11/so...html#post99043
Thank you, Rameses! He did do a great job! I appreciate you sharing the link.
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Old 05-31-2017, 03:42 PM   #6
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Wow ! great link- thanks. Will be using some of those ideas.

Here is just the Photobucket image Album
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Old 06-06-2017, 05:54 AM   #7
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Thanks for the photobucket link. Great stuff. Here is a video of another option:
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Old 06-06-2017, 08:32 AM   #8
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Great video- I might do a few things differently-

No need to drill that frame flange. Vertical loads look fine in a static vehicle, but when that bus is a 'rockin, that tank is a sloshing, I think it'll twist.
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Old 06-06-2017, 06:28 PM   #9
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Old 06-06-2017, 11:09 PM   #10
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Great video- I might do a few things differently-

No need to drill that frame flange. Vertical loads look fine in a static vehicle, but when that bus is a 'rockin, that tank is a sloshing, I think it'll twist.
I also was wondering how he located the tank horizontally. Supporting it vertically is easy, but making sure it cannot move at all fore/aft/left/right is trickier. Ideally you want to isolate any horizontal loads from the vertical supports. And under hard braking the slosh may be strong enough to overstress the front (and maybe also the rear) wall, so some judicious reinforcement there is sensible. Only time will tell how it all works.

And for drilling upward into something hard, I use a small bottle jack under the drill to maintain constant pressure on the bit - it's easier than doing Pilates with your leg under the drill!

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I am thinking about building a hinged box for my storage, simply to allow me access to plumbing behind it - unbolt and fold the rear wall up, then fold the floor up.
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Hi Sandi great thread!! I'll be watching too because this is in my near future as well. I hope you're having a good time but I know you're anxious to get back as well ;)

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Old 06-08-2017, 03:21 AM   #13
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Hi Sandi great thread!! I'll be watching too because this is in my near future as well. I hope you're having a good time but I know you're anxious to get back as well ;)

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It is a great thread!! Lots of input. That's what I love about this forum!
We're on Day 10 of our 29 day European budget backpacking trip. I'm with my 13 yo granddaughter. We got to Rome late last night.
Missing the quiet solitude of my bus. But love traveling with this kiddo!
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We're on Day 10 of our 29 day European budget backpacking trip. I'm with my 13 yo granddaughter. We got to Rome late last night.
Missing the quiet solitude of my bus. But love traveling with this kiddo!
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I thought it might be work related but this is even better. Girls at that age are alot of fun when you have that nice bond [emoji171] how exciting for you. Have fun!


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Last night. It 1215 am here she's all snuggled up to me. Early flight in morning then home.


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Last night. It 1215 am here she's all snuggled up to me. Early flight in morning then home.


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I'm sure you're sleeping by now...sleep tight, have a good flight and we'll leave the light on [emoji99] [emoji189] [emoji5]

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