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03-11-2007, 05:04 PM
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Opinion time.
I would like some feedback about the two pictures, not about my poor use of the editing software. Which design do you think looks better. What about function. I am not sure it would be a good idea to skin the whole back half of the bus.
Design #1.
Design #2
The black is supposed to be new skin.
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03-11-2007, 05:26 PM
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Bus Geek
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If the rear section is going to be a bedroom, I'd leave the windows there like in the first picture. There is something to be said for not having to use your battery powered lights at 5:00 pm in July. You can insulate a window against heat with tint, window quilts, etc, but you can't make a skinned over window translucent when you need just a little light to find your shoes early in the morning or late at night.
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03-11-2007, 09:46 PM
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Bus Nut
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I have to agree....I don't like any light when I'm sleeping, but I'd rather have windows there when I need them. I can use shades, blinds, and curtains to take care of unwanted light...
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03-11-2007, 10:58 PM
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Bus Nut
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ummm, is it just me or is that air conditioner backwards?
-Richard
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03-12-2007, 12:08 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Beats me. I never looked at or touched it. If I can, I will take a picture and post it. Then you can tell me.
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03-12-2007, 09:09 PM
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Bus Nut
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Good catch, it certainly does look like it's backwards!!
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You just might be a Redneck if...
...your motor home used to be a school bus!
...Your living room has a steering wheel!
...Your home has brake lights
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1989 Thomas Diesel Pusher (Cat 3208/Freightliner)
Chesapeake, Virginia
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03-12-2007, 09:56 PM
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Skoolie
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I would go with design #1 and turn the front AC unit around as well as add another one in the back.
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03-12-2007, 10:06 PM
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Moderator
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Boy you guys are really stuck on the a/c thing. 
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03-13-2007, 04:36 PM
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Pablo, I think the lines on your bus would be much cleaner if you took that right rear door out and closed it in. I also know someone who would take that door off of your hands. 
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03-13-2007, 10:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2005
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#1, I think it looks slick. If you put rv windows in the rear it might be a bit more comfy.
-Richard
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03-16-2007, 09:42 AM
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Moderator
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Here is a picture of the a/c. I hope it's not backwards. I would hate to drive the bus backwards to get the a/c working. 
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03-16-2007, 01:03 PM
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Bus Nut
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Yes, it is backwards.
-Richard
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03-16-2007, 08:30 PM
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Bus Nut
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VERY backwards!! The pointy end suppose to go to the front!
I imagine if you move that thing at hiway speeds and that condensor starts taking on air it's likely to catch more air than it can handle and blow right off of there!!
On the good news side, all you gotta do is drop the interior panel then unbolt it and turn it around. Only four bolts hold that thing in place!!
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You just might be a Redneck if...
...your motor home used to be a school bus!
...Your living room has a steering wheel!
...Your home has brake lights
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1989 Thomas Diesel Pusher (Cat 3208/Freightliner)
Chesapeake, Virginia
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