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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 →

Legalities, Part 2

After some unexpected suggestions from a friend to evaluate the “Policy Requirements” as a “Minimum Set” rather than “Finished set” of conditions, I realized that I might have the opportunity to make some progress. So, lets look at these: First… Continue Reading →

ISDC 2017 – St Louis, Here I Come

I have watched from the distance each year as the International Space Development Conference came and went, often with some really great announcements, and visitors.  This year, I submitted an abstract describing my work on “Developing Sustainable Biomes”.  First the… Continue Reading →

Painting the Exterior

Back at the end of May 2017, I finished the preparation of the bus for painting.  This meant taping anything I did not want to get paint on.  It was tedious, annoying, and required a big ladder. Just prior to… Continue Reading →

The Bus: Legalities

Governments can never keep up with the average guy who wants to modify his bike, car, motorcycle, house … or in my case school bus.  In point of fact, there doesn’t seem to be any legislation defining requirements that would… Continue Reading →

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