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Old 07-01-2020, 02:35 PM   #1
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[FINISHED] 2003 Thomas EF




ENGINE
  • 2003 Thomas EF.
  • 79,000 miles.
  • Cat 3126.
  • Allison 2000 AT.
FUN BITS
  • Engineered bamboo floors from Cali Bamboo.
  • Pine tongue and groove ceiling.
  • Reclaimed pallet accent walls.
  • TONS of Rev-a-Shelf products. (Review coming soon)
  • Whirlpool 2.3cu ft high efficiency washer.
  • Dark walnut countertops.
  • Unique brand range and refrigerator. (Review coming soon)
  • Subway tile with flex grout.
  • Wostman composting toilet. (Thanks naes14)
  • Dickinson Marine Newport P12000 furnace.
  • Mr. Cool 12,000BTU DIY AC.
  • Kohler Riverby enameled cast iron sink.
  • 1,020w solar panels with Victron electronics.
  • Two Samsung Space monitors used as TVs.
  • Lewmar yacht hatches/skylights
  • 4" closed cell spray foam insulation (2" in ceiling)
  • 27' aluminum deck with sliding solar mounts
THE LESSON

Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would ever convert a bus... We had $6,000, had a few beers, bought plane tickets, and came back with a bus. We saved a little, we built a little. It took 3.5 years.

Take your time and do things the right way and you'll save a ton of time and money in the end. Your bus is your home. Like anything in life, you will only get out of it what your put into it.

See you out there.

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Old 07-01-2020, 03:04 PM   #2
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WOW!

that is gorgeous. i for one would appreciate more pics and all the details you care to share, like how did you handle the doghouse?

great job

Evan
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:09 PM   #3
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Thank you Evan. We have more photos on our Instagram. I need to work on getting an album together of the best photos from the build, but since moving in I have not have access to our server. It's on the to do list. If you can think of any more details you would like we would be more than happy to share.
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:09 PM   #4
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Beautiful bus. I like the contrast with the dark wood I might do something similar.

You get lost when your pillow is upside down though?
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:20 PM   #5
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I'm not sure what that means haha.
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:25 PM   #6
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I'm not sure what that means haha.
You have a pillow with a compass on it. My attempt at humor.
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Old 07-01-2020, 03:47 PM   #7
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I thought so lol. I looked back at the photo and thought maybe it was upside down when we took it.
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