The CruX Bus Build Thread!

[TheCruxBus]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

Webasto does make gasoline heaters. That may be an option for you.

For me.... Nothing but diesel.

I’ve never heard of these heaters till now so I will deff look into them! Thanks

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by TheCruxBus

Some Before and after pics of the demo. More is demoed, but it was night when I was done so I will get those for you guys once I get back out there.

Looks like you have some peeling paint on your windows. Mine were similar and I got good results by removing them and scraping off all the loose paint, taking them to the carwash for a thorough cleaning, then painting the bare metal areas with SEM self-etching primer and then oil-based enamel. I used a good-quality brush and the brush strokes are not really visible; you could spray instead but I didn't feel like masking off all 20 of my windows.

Rust on the heads of the bolts holding the seats in place is a sure way to tell that the floor will be rusty pre-demo.

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by o1marc

I have a Mini-Split for heat and A/C, and also a diesel air heater. That might be a better option because if the stove isn't there when you insure, and it's the cause of an accident, they won't pay.

Do those diesel air heaters produce a noticeable diesel smell from the exhaust? Do RV parks ban their use or anything like that?

[TheCruxBus]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

Looks like you have some peeling paint on your windows. Mine were similar and I got good results by removing them and scraping off all the loose paint, taking them to the carwash for a thorough cleaning, then painting the bare metal areas with SEM self-etching primer and then oil-based enamel. I used a good-quality brush and the brush strokes are not really visible; you could spray instead but I didn't feel like masking off all 20 of my windows.

Rust on the heads of the bolts holding the seats in place is a sure way to tell that the floor will be rusty pre-demo.

Thanks for the reply, funny actually that’s not peeing paint it’s moss or some sort of organic substance lol. It needs a good wash but will keep that in mind if I do come across paint peeing!

The bottoms of the bolts and nuts were semi rusted but the heads were fine. All in all It was about 5 hours and the only reason I needed to use a grinder was because the nuts were inaccessible due to them being right above the fuel tank. I guess this is probably a short bus problem, you guys and all your room I’m a bit envious hahah. But man a nice pneumatic impact gun would of been super helpful hahah.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

Do those diesel air heaters produce a noticeable diesel smell from the exhaust? Do RV parks ban their use or anything like that?

It has an exhaust pipe that mounts outside the cabin, so no smell inside.

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by o1marc

It has an exhaust pipe that mounts outside the cabin, so no smell inside.

I meant does it produce a noticeable smell outside? I wouldn't want the place where I'll be staying to smell like a truck stop.

[Gustav]

You would have to stand right next to the exhaust to even notice it.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

I meant does it produce a noticeable smell outside? I wouldn't want the place where I'll be staying to smell like a truck stop.

I doubt it's a concern, certainly nowhere near what we put out the exhaust pipe on the bus.

[Native]

... plus, they only sip the diesel fuel.

[o1marc]

They are adjustable, so if it's tuned it won't have much exhaust.

[robo808]

Hey nice bus
We recently just bought a 2003 e450 5 1/2 window and just started to demo with very similar plans we're on long Island too!!!

[TheCruxBus]

Originally Posted by robo808

Hey nice bus
We recently just bought a 2003 e450 5 1/2 window and just started to demo with very similar plans we're on long Island too!!!

Sweet man! My bus is in Brookhaven I live in Rockville center pm me and we can meet up some time!!