Wander bus build

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Some updates photos cont’d

[CMORGANSKOOL]

I committed to a color for the bottom.

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Put the solar panel on.
100w windy nation flex panel
100ah battery
30amp controller
600w/1200 inverter

Won’t start my circular saw but does run lights and computers and a tv.

[HazMatt]

After reading thru this thread, I saw you hit upon my 2 intended suggestions.

Originally Posted by CMORGANSKOOL

Kids broke my emergency exit window and the plexiglass door windows again. Caught them this time but they fled before the police came. I parked it at the car lot I work at for a couple days while I repair it. I have to figure out a way to make it break proof and break in proof for the city.

First was to repaint, as the little POS delinquents were likely responding to the chromium yellow.

Then, buy a game camera at Wally World. Bring the laptop, do you can check angle & image from it's SD card.

Lastly, I cut some timber to fit over the top hatch's handle to preclude unauthorized ingress.

Kudos on finding a secure, reasonably priced place nearby to work in! [emoji106]

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Got the front couch/bunk and kitchen built out. Need to cut in doors and the sink still and Veneer everything but it’s started.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by CMORGANSKOOL

It’s been a long time coming but I got 99% of the plywood up and the ospho sprayed on all the rust. No major areas of concern as far as rust too so that’s good. Btw the ospho is absolutely awesome. Wish I had known about it before. Put it in a pump up big sprayer. Works on everything that’s rusty.

how persnickety do you have to be with wire brushing the rust before applying the Ospho?

[Native]

Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

how persnickety do you have to be with wire brushing the rust before applying the Ospho?

Rust is a particularly invasive critter. Many times I have used the angle grinder with a wire brush and removed all of the rust I could see. When the Ospho was applied, it still foamed up like it does on heavy rust. However, the places that I took it down to what looked like bare metal were nicer looking the next day than the "descaled" pieces.

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Originally Posted by Sleddgracer

how persnickety do you have to be with wire brushing the rust before applying the Ospho?

I put my ospho in a bug sprayer and just sprayed everything that was rusty. Didn't wire brush at all. Works like a charm. Do the frame rust too!

[CMORGANSKOOL]

on the seat floor holes I painted them after the ospho with black rustoleum spray paint and then used GE metal caulk around each hole and popped a plastic widget button in. Looks like rivets. Easily removed if I need the hole again.

[peteg59]

Originally Posted by CMORGANSKOOL

popped a plastic widget button in. Looks like rivets. Easily removed if I need the hole again.

Very simple but ingenious idea! Which widget buttons are you using?

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Originally Posted by peteg59

Very simple but ingenious idea! Which widget buttons are you using?

These were like $20 on Amazon. I'm sure there's a cheaper solution.

[peteg59]

I'm "stealing" your idea for my build, CMORGANSKOOL. Seems easier and much quicker than welding every hole!
But I will thank you for showing it to me...Thanks!

[HazMatt]

JB Weld & a penny over every hole is my cheap hack solution.
Just my 2 cents...
(Actually more like thirty-2 of 'em, but I digress)

Originally Posted by peteg59

I'm "stealing" your idea for my build, CMORGANSKOOL. Seems easier and much quicker than welding every hole!
But I will thank you for showing it to me...Thanks!

[o1marc]

Just did mine yesterday, Liquid nails and pennies. Caulked the screw holes.

[Sleddgracer]

Originally Posted by o1marc

Just did mine yesterday, Liquid nails and pennies. Caulked the screw holes.

when it comes time to do mine, I'll paint over the hole, then while the paint is still wet, stick the plastic/penny over the hole - paint makes a wonderful glue - lol - that way the floor patching and painting gets done at the same time with almost zero time spent covering/gluing/waiting until 'it' dries and having to come back the next day to paint the floor

[peteg59]

Originally Posted by haz.matt.1960

JB Weld & a penny over every hole is my cheap hack solution.
Just my 2 cents...
(Actually more like thirty-2 of 'em, but I digress)

Not a bad idea either...Guess I'll have to go this "cheap" route when the time comes!

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Here’s some new gear I got for the bus. This 5000 btu Ac runs on my 2000watt whistler inverter and solar setup.

Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner with Full-Function Remote Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4XUUDI..._5Vw6CbZK6948S

[HazMatt]

Oooh! I like the starburst light FX on the A/C fotos!
Could almost be promotional sales brochure pictures.
If the unit weren't on it's side... [emoji41]

[CMORGANSKOOL]

Originally Posted by haz.matt.1960

Oooh! I like the starburst light FX on the A/C fotos!
Could almost be promotional sales brochure pictures.
If the unit weren't on it's side... [emoji41]

If I don't hold my iphone sideways they always upload turned.


This AC unit is perfect. it fits right in the open bus window and cools sufficiently to work for camping. Runs off my $100 tailgator generator or the inverter.

[HazMatt]

That is why Android RULES!!! [emoji273]

Originally Posted by CMORGANSKOOL

If I don't hold my iphone sideways they always upload turned.


This AC unit is perfect. it fits right in the open bus window and cools sufficiently to work for camping. Runs off my $100 tailgator generator or the inverter.

I wonder if it'd operate off of a cigarette lighter inverter to chill while driving..? [emoji848]