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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-19-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By humangoogle
I put in a 12k BTU 110v minisplit in my build. No...

I put in a 12k BTU 110v minisplit in my build. No issues thus far. I mounted the outside unit in a storage bay under the bus, adding additional venting to the compartment and shielding the lineset...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-15-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Thanks! It's been just over 9 long months of...

Thanks! It's been just over 9 long months of nights and weekends. I'm looking forward to using it now :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-15-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Getting close

The end is in sight!

Finished tinting all of the side windows and also applied frosted film to the bathroom windows because privacy! My daughter re-painted the BlueBird sign and I love the way it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-28-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Little by little, it gets done

Build a custom bathroom door with a 2x2, plywood, and foam sandwich. Trimmed the corner to match the profile of the ceiling so that it can swing open and act as a divider between the living and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Dimmers

Hi Mark.

Thanks for the nice comments. You're right, I used 12v dimmers for most of the lighting. These are the ones I used:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Getting Closer

Shoe Molding
The better half made curtains. Hung them with 1/2 inch copper pipe and bell hangers
Made a custom shower curtain rod from copper pipe and iron flanges
Measured and cut the window...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Then came the snow

Progress was slowed a bit by multiple snow storms, but I kept plugging along.

Added LED strip lights to the sides for additional lighting.
WA state couldn't figure out how to value the bus for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
More Progress

Lots of little updates captured in these pictures. Used high quality 12ga extension cords for most of the 120v circuits since they're stranded and should survive the vibration better. Taught my...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Kitchen

I thought about building cabinets, but decided against it in the end due to time constraints. Bought the cabinets and countertop at IKEA and ended up devising a mounting system that leveraged the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Framing

Next up was framing. Since my bus is a pusher, it seemed to make the most sense to put the largest bed, elevated over the engine shelf and the fresh water tank. In front of that are 4 bunks and then...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 02:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Ceiling Pt 2

We used polyurethane glue and screw to hold the ceiling in place and sill foam for a thermal break between the wood furring strips that were attached directly to the bus ribs. I cut holes for the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 01:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Ceiling Pt 1

I knew the ceiling was going to be challenging, but I didn't realize just how much it would challenge me. I used 1x6 T&G Montana Beetlewood (also called beetle kill pine, or blue stained pine)...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 01:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Insulating the interior

My assistants helped mask the windows in preparation for the insulation. Also cleaned up some of the old wiring and ran the new circuits I needed for cameras, fans, and lighting. Because I planned on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 01:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Paint Pt 2

Final product
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2019, 01:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Paint!

I've been busy building, so this thread has languished while I've been making progress. My day job keeps me quite busy so progress on the bus is pretty much relegated to nights and weekends when the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2018, 01:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
It was a indeed a beautiful drive. A bit...

It was a indeed a beautiful drive. A bit nerve-wracking with the bus on a few of the narrow roads, but I made it :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Thanks Ted!

Thanks Ted!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Still in the throes of the conversion. I'll get a...

Still in the throes of the conversion. I'll get a new update up soon.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Paint Prep

Spent the better part of a week (evenings) getting the bus prepped for paint. Scuffed and sanded. Removed all of the vinyl lettering and most of the reflective tape/adhesive (we're planning on a few...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
It was for a few projects when I was unable to...

It was for a few projects when I was unable to fit the guard into
a tight spot and when using the wire cup as it didn't fit. Otherwise, safety first!

It's a good call-out though. Need to be a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
It's all relative :) The weather and...

It's all relative :)

The weather and scenery here are horrible out here. [That's our way of keeping everyone else from moving here!]
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
A small town near John Day (Mt. Vernon)

A small town near John Day (Mt. Vernon)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Next up: hatch deletion and A/C #1

Removing the hatches was easier than I thought it would be, but for some reason, when I first tried to pull them out, they wouldn't budge. In any case, I got them out.

Next, I cleaned all of the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 01:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Thanks. Looks like your project is coming right...

Thanks. Looks like your project is coming right along!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 01:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,914
Posted By humangoogle
Sweltering!

I'm sure it's worse elsewhere, but up here in the PNW, it really stays pretty temperate most of the time, so working in the bus when it's hot can be pretty miserable.

My wife and kids usually go...
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