Shuttle Bus Conversion Design Programs / Software?

[kencase]

Looking for easy interior design programs to use to design the layout of our 2003 Ford E450. I have already signed up/purchased VanSpace but, as I'm sure most of you know, they do not have the layout template for my shuttle bus and it is not the easiest to custom design it on this program either. I also have Foyr Neo that I use for home renovation projects but its not the best for vehicle designing. Any and all recommendations would be very much appreciated!! Both free and paid software welcome.

[Rucker]

Pencil and paper works pretty well, though I'm sure you already know that.

I used Visio and just took careful measurements. I print this out, mark it up with red or blue pen, and go back to the visio file and update.

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/membe...cture27783.jpg

[Don in E Texas]

Sweet Home 3D.

As you work on your floor plan, just below the floor plan (on the screen) is a 3D model of what it will look like.

Free Youtube teaching videos to get started. Free version as well as low cost pay (about $15.00 or so)

https://www.sweethome3d.com/

[djdalfaro]

I use Visio. The design is overlayed a Thomas body drawing that I colored.

[kencase]

Thank you all for responses! I will check these out and see how I make out.

[Touring4]

Here is also google sketchup. It has a bit of a learning curve. Here's some guys who used it:

Design Your Own Skoolie Floor Plan — Rolling Vistas

[LargeMargeInBaja]

Thank you for asking for my recommendation.
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a)
I strongly recommend **NOT** using a computer to design your interior.
At best, you get a two-dimensional flat image with zero real-world concept of spacing, traffic, and most important, interference.
At worst, you waste precious moments you could be outside playing.
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I see computer design of a rig interior as a delay mechanism, that 'if I just practice enough, nothing can go wrong'.
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Instead, toss in some car-camping gear, go have fun.
Allow the conversion to evolve organically.
Allow the adventure to sculpt your interior.
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I see a severe flaw in designing, then building, then using -- you tend to force the adventure to fit the rig.
In my experience, that is the reverse of practical.
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b)
My advice:
* Avoid believing 'this rig is my forever rig'.
You change and grow, your vehicle needs evolve.
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This comes from a half-century of full-time live-aboard in a wide variety of vehicles -- busses, vans, semi-trailer and semi-truck conversions.
And we fuss-about on boats.
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My recommendation:
* On a big visual -- a handy chalk-board, although we like brown paper grocery bags -- scribble your RequirementsStatement.
Scribble your intended camp-spots, your routes, your travel companions.
Scribble your meals and menus.
Scribble your skills and work-space and tools.
Scribble your intended time to completion, your available time to saw and drill and weld and bust stuff out for a do-over.
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That list and that schedule can seem overwhelming...
...so, take some time away, toss in some car-camping gear, go clear your mind.
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Or, alternatively, you could start with the fun.
I know my choice!