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UPDATE Mar-2024: Mobile Analog Space Habitat

The Mobile Analog Space Habitat (MASH) is more than a space research project. Yes we are studying Ecological Life Support, but as we have gotten deeper into the project we have learned that this study is also a study of… Continue Reading →

Closed Loop Ecological Life Support System: The Garden

Installing the liner for the pond was problematic at best, because of the sharp edges of the metal cross members. That said, while it was tedious, being patient paid dividends in maintaining the integrity of the liner. At this point,… Continue Reading →

Closed Loop Ecological Life Support System: The Fish Pond

One of the things people are most incredulous about this bus, is my intention to install a fish pond in the floor.  To be exact, two ponds … one on each side of the bus.  And above that pond will… Continue Reading →

Living Space: Another Layer

With the framing complete … or nearly, It was now time to add the second layer of insulation. Now why, might you ask am I putting a second layer?  Well, quite frankly, it gets like an oven inside that bus,… Continue Reading →

Living Space: The Second Evolution

In the last post I outlined progress made on the living space, specifically, removing old wall panels, replacing insulation, and beginning to install the wall framing.  I failed to point out a technique that made placing insulating foam board into… Continue Reading →

Power: Electrical Distribution Panel

Running extension chords to the generator was such a chore, especially when trying to run lighting as well as the power tools, so it became necessary to get the distribution panel installed, AND as I have been working on the… Continue Reading →

Living Space: The First Evolution

Okay, time for a little catch-up. In an earlier post I addressed removal of the seats.  Perhaps just the beginning of the challenges I have been called to face during this project. Of course, getting rid of the extraneous materials… Continue Reading →

Power: A Generator for Working Power

Running extension chords off the power of my hosts home just didn’t feel right.  Especially when I was using my power tools.  So, off to the store to get my own generator.  My budget being what it is … limited,… Continue Reading →

Legalities: The Final Battle

Last time, I detailed my efforts at attempting to prepare the bus for recognition by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) as a Motor Home.  Now the final act. I spent the time to remove most unnecessary material from the… Continue Reading →

Legalities: Part 3

Last time I talked briefly about the requirements to register my school bus as a motor home in Arizona. First, any vehicle with seating for 14 persons or more is automatically classified as a commercial vehicle.  This comes in to… Continue Reading →

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