It’s technically an auto UNlock, so you don’t slap the door open pneumatic switch and just stress the hell out of the door and it’s hinges. The way it will work is air goes to unlocker ram first, once it engages the latch and releases, air switch allows air to flow to opening side of […]
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Shower frame
I need to come up with a shower door I’m happy with probably. The hole is drilled in the floor for the drain, so that’s cool. Door latches are nice. The entrance door closes with a nice automotive style “thunk” and locks. I have a neat spring retracting air ram and a pneumatic circuit (not […]
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Water tank ideas
I got 4x 46 gallon water tanks. The dimensions are not exactly what I hoped for, but I think I can squeeze them in. I originally wanted to hang them centerline on the frame cross members but I can’t wedge them in there with the luggage bay. I’d have to cut a big hole somewhere. […]
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Shower stall drain
I have officially drilled my first hole through the floor. Doesn’t look like much but that’s a 4.5 inch hole all the way into the basement compartment. Locating that is a big deal because plumbing. Anyway, framing up a slim steel support box for shower stall, that will dictate kitchen cabinets, etc. I also pulled […]
Windows – I can see the rain
Got all the windows installed, now I’m kickin mah feet up for a few minutes. Its cozy in here, raining outside. Eventually I’ll insulate that door, but for now its fine. I think in the coming weeks I’ll get the kitchen systems built. Basically, a couple counter height custom metal cabinets with drawers, and a […]
Windows complete – butyl tape seals
All the window holes are cut, its a lot of work. I dulled out the nibbler so I rotated the bit 180 degrees. The rearward windows are in the galley, that’s why they are higher. The little access flap on the driver side under the window will be a downdraft vent for the range, and […]
Adding some windows
First new window in place. Without trim rings rv window are cheap and impossible to install in a conventional rv. 16 gauge steel makes it “no problem” The aluminum flange is too thin to effectively countersink panhead screws, so stainless fasteners backed with trim washers on the outside. The trim washer spreads the load, and […]
More frame assembly
So, wall frames going back together after paint. This time with proper fasteners and locktite. I ordered a bunch of windows off eBay so those should be here in a week or two. All the windows are missing their “trim ring” but it wouldn’t help if I had them, the wall thickness is 3.5″ thick […]
Door skin
Door structure put together, and its skinned. The filler panel forward of the hinge is clecoed into place. Everything seems to fit and line up. Next is some minor detail work on the door, and the inner seal frame on the vehicle side. Eventually I’ll get the windows for the bus – I am planning […]
Door frame outline
Frame outlines and such things. Closed, with plastic wrap to keep the damp out. Hinge pivot inline with original bifold door actuator. Just reverse the air lines on the ram to make it go the right way. Forward seal detail. I reused the bluebird forward seal. Just trimmed it a bit and turned it around. […]