Inside: Page 1 Before I could do a full-scale build out, I had to run wiring and get some of the larger plumbing items in place. I also had to do some carpentry. I didn't use older house-type PVC pipes for the water supply systems, I used flexible high-pressure plumbing materials to ensure that the water supply system could handle the vibration and moving around that will happen while driving. |
 The first thing you see when you walk up the steps is the ceiling. The AC unit, a smoke/carbon monoxide detector and a vent fan/skylight. To install the air conditioners and skylights, I had to cut four fairly huge holes through the sheet metal in the ceiling and the roof. This is where a reciprocating saw and sharp metal-cutting blades really come in handy. |
 I sheeted the walls with luon paneling. Cheap and easy to work with. I am going to wallpaper over with a textured wallpaper. The frame at the back will be my bed. The green tanks are 55 gallon vanilla extract drums that I got for $8 each. They are new food-service rated plastic so I can safely use them for potable water. And they smell like vanilla, too. |
 A close up of the 55 gal drum. It is full of water for a plumbing leak check. No leaks. Note the flexible water tubing and fittings. The pipe at the top of the tank is actually an air vent to allow air into the tank so that the water will freely flow out. The air vents and water filler access were installed on the outside of the bus by drilling holes through the sheet metal and installing fittings. |
 Looking at the paneled walls and dash area from the back. To make the floor more comfortable and insulated I put 1/2 inch foam insulation down on the steel floor and then installed 1/2" plywood on top of the insulation. I secured the plywood to the floor by drilling holes through the wood and into the steel floor and then installing screws. |
 My handy-dandy custom dash board complete with backup camera monitor, generator remote start switch and other misc switches. I totally rewired the entire 12 volt electrical system in the bus because of all of stuff I had to remove. I am going to secure the monitor before I go anywhere. |
 More dashboard fun! I made a HUGE storage area on the passenger side. I will be able to put all kinds of goodies in there. The entire 12 volt automotive electrical system had to be completely overhauled because it was a big mess. I actually installed a brand-new DC fuse box and rewired everything, including the exterior lights, turn signals, etc. |