Nebuchadnezzar the build

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Hi All,

Thought I'd start a new thread since I'm not Searching for the Neb, he has been found. I've been doing some work, research and buying lots of stuff. Since deciding to build The Neb I knew that I wanted to go places where hook ups weren't so we'll be off grid, 600 watts solar, 100 gallons of water, composting toilet. I'm following Hand Bob's solar recommendations closely. I'm designing around the solar system so that I can minimize wire run lengths and be as efficient as possible. So here are a few pics of recent work, more to follow. In addition to my regular job I also umpire high school and american legion baseball so bus work is in between everything else.

 

[EastCoastCB]

mmmmmmmm tahini

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Scored the composting toilet

Bought a composting toilet yesterday, been watching CL and ebay for months. Brand new, never used, all hardware. $699 may sound pricey but it affords me the flexibility I'm looking for, reducing water use and tank dumps. :hornet:

 

[bansil]

speaking of poking the :hornet: I have to get the wifey to remove the baseball sized one out of the bus, so I can work on it this weekend, 3 hornets blk/yellow about 1-1/4 long...make me

 

[Scooternj]

speaking of poking the :hornet: I have to get the wifey to remove the baseball sized one out of the bus, so I can work on it this weekend, 3 hornets blk/yellow about 1-1/4 long...make me

I zapped one earlier this week under the inside of the front cap that was just getting started. Gotta love 15' range wasp and hornet spray

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Love that spray use it on the pool uprights for nests

 

[The-Breeze]

I love using WD40 for my pests....spray them and they freeze in mid flight and down they go. Just have to be aware of what else I'll spray while doing so.

My problem now are these what I call "killer bees" They are HUGE (about 2" long) and when struck with a 2X4 will just hit the ground, shake off and come flying right at you. If we miss they will still charge us. They look like large bees but Clint thinks their some kind of hornet. Whatever they are the dogs and I both avoid them.

 

[Tango-SKO]

"Brake Kleen" works pretty good too. The old formula was the only thing I have ever seen that would drop any spider in its' tracks instantly. Not sure about the new "eco-friendly" stuff though.

 

[bansil]

She calmly grabbed a plastic bag and with gloves on she put it around nest and removed it and then taunted me as I grabbed some spray, lighter and cardboard, lit cardboard with flame thrower and she tossed bag in as I applied more fire and brimstone and the little devils :mrgreen:

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+ :hornet: =

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Anyone have experience mounting the on-board heaters on their side (not standing on end), I would like to mount them facing away from the two driver side wheel wells, blowing out into the isle. Changing out the heater hoses this weekend.

 

[bansil]

biggest issue might be an air bubble/pocket in the heater causing loss of flow?

as small as they are might never be an issue

 

[cowlitzcoach]

They don't really care which way is up so long as the bleeder is at the top.

If the bleeder isn't at the top you will find it very difficult to purge all of the air out of the system. If the air bubble is large enough even a heater booster pump may not be able to dislodge a large air bubble. With an air bubble in the systme the water will not flow which will result in very poor heat transfer across the heater core.

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Thank you, great information, I'll check for bleeder location before mounting.

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Getting ready to install the one piece shower, I'm embarrassed by how long it took to get it right. Once I got the shape close I used something called a "Perfect Butt" duplicates any contour exactly.
Old scrap of side panel for rough contour


Fitted inside


Now I need to make the cut

 

[Tango-SKO]

LOL!!! Good luck Googling "Perfect Butt".

 

[milkmania]

LOL!!! Good luck Googling "Perfect Butt".

, I do that everyday..... still haven't found it.

ain't giving up anytime soon!

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

If you want the one that help you scribe lines, a search on Amazon of Perfect Butt will return it. As for the other type of perfect butt, I am always on the look out as well

 

[Nachowarrior]

I'm just starting my walls and I came here looking for tips on how to get that curve right. Wow, thanks a lot for showing us your 'perfect butt'. Just saved me a 'load' of frustration. It really would have 'stunk' if I hadn't seen that...

 

[Jolly Roger-SKO]

There is a tool sold called a contour guage that is basically a 6-12' straight edge with pins sandwiched in between and you push the guage in until you get a pattern to work with. I have it in front of me but no pic's cause I am technology challenged when it comes to pic's sorry

 

[Nachowarrior]

There is a tool sold called a contour guage that is basically a 6-12' straight edge with pins sandwiched in between and you push the guage in until you get a pattern to work with. I have it in front of me but no pic's cause I am technology challenged when it comes to pic's sorry

I just drilled a hole in the center of a tea bottle cap and made a pattern to butt up against the engine cover (pusher). Worked like a charm. Lol. If i were so inclined, skateboard bearings would work well. If it doesnt fit right duct tape the pencil or razor blade it down to size. Ill prolly do that when i get to the ceiling in the next few days.