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Old 08-29-2017, 05:34 PM   #21
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I really like the idea of a porch. It can compensate for not having a side awning to give you a place to hang out or even grill and keep the sun and rain at bay. I have to find a bus and do some more planning, but I will definitely be incorporating one into my build.

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Old 08-29-2017, 05:53 PM   #22
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I wish I weren't greedy for space. I've seen some fancy fifth wheels with a porch that folds down from the side. That would be more my style.

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Old 08-30-2017, 02:52 AM   #23
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I like the idea of a deck on the roof better than one that is hinged off the side or extended off the rear of the bus.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:33 AM   #24
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I like the idea of a deck on the roof better than one that is hinged off the side or extended off the rear of the bus.
only problem with a roof deck is if you get drunk its a lot tougher to crawl into the bus to crash
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:35 AM   #25
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I like the idea of a deck on the roof better than one that is hinged off the side or extended off the rear of the bus.
How do you get up there? Now, how do you get up there with a beer in your hand? I like the roof idea too but stairs are either taking up space or you've got a vertical ladder welded to the exterior.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:39 AM   #26
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only problem with a roof deck is if you get drunk its a lot tougher to crawl into the bus to crash
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Crashing is easier if you're not picky where.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:42 AM   #27
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It can compensate for not having a side awning to give you a place to hang out or even grill and keep the sun and rain at bay.
I might have to give that some thought too.
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Old 08-30-2017, 12:18 PM   #28
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I like the idea of a deck on the roof better than one that is hinged off the side or extended off the rear of the bus.
As much as I like that idea (and I'm still on the fence as to whether I'm going to incorporate one in my eventual build) I think that roof decks are as bad as 60's hippie flower power paint jobs in setting off alarms in John Q. Public's head as to whether or not it's a bad idea to let these folks stay anywhere near me.
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