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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-01-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 114
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Posted By 86Scotty
Will do Rick! :b5:

Will do Rick!

:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-31-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks, but read over it again. The pic of the...

Thanks, but read over it again. The pic of the van with the roof rack is not mine. I'm not putting a roof rack on mine.

:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-31-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks Herb!

Thanks Herb!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-30-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
No bracket, they are bolted right to the inner...

No bracket, they are bolted right to the inner structure of the grill on each side. I did use the upfitter switches in the dash to trigger them separately but the up fitter switch is not the main...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-30-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
So, it's been a minute. Recently I was in...

So, it's been a minute. Recently I was in Colorado with my van and I parked it at Colorado Camper Van and the guys there cut a huge hole in it!
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks. I don't think I'm ready to do another...

Thanks. I don't think I'm ready to do another one. The last one I did was years ago. The stars aligned for this build during the slowest time I've had at work in 5 years.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Here she is, ready for an adventure. ...

Here she is, ready for an adventure.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53086452869_8968d67f0a_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oT4WWa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/2oT4WWa) by E A...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-02-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
I had planned on building this van with raw birch...

I had planned on building this van with raw birch and pulling it apart for stain when it goes to CCV for a pop top. Well, I got to experimenting with stain and slowly but surely the whole interior...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-01-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Counters are higher. I can't deal with the super...

Counters are higher. I can't deal with the super low SMB sitting counters. This van will be getting a pop top so I built them at 30" from floor. I'm not sure what SMB is but it seems like I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Will do. . .

Will do.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks, no plans for gray holding tank.

Thanks, no plans for gray holding tank.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Here's the finished AC closet door which doubles...

Here's the finished AC closet door which doubles as a tabletop.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53022593733_cdd10af7df_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oMqDQz)IMG_3571 (https://flic.kr/p/2oMqDQz)...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
So, moving on over to the passenger side. The...

So, moving on over to the passenger side. The biggest need was a place to store the AC unit where it could live out of the way and never be removed (unless in use).
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Sorry for the delay. Here are some better pics...

Sorry for the delay. Here are some better pics of the fuel pump and furnace install underneath:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53081840358_af8e4d76d0_k.jpg...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-29-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks guys. I'm way overdue for another update....

Thanks guys. I'm way overdue for another update. The van is mostly finished now.

The AC unit is a Costway 10,000 BTU unit from Amazon.
...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
I think so. So far it works in short tests at...

I think so. So far it works in short tests at home. The problem is the exhaust tube. They get HOT. I have a blanket wrap ordered that should be here any day. The air escapes all the way around...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Thanks, still lots of catching up to do on my...

Thanks, still lots of catching up to do on my thread. I'm almost finished with the van. It's coming out better than expected.

:b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
No way. The only thing I miss about Rusty are...

No way. The only thing I miss about Rusty are the memories made in it. It was a fun rig but way too heavy, way too old, way too thirsty and way too.....did I say old?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Moving on with cabinet build. We wanted a...

Moving on with cabinet build. We wanted a dedicated porta-potty spot and I just don't like to see them. Also, we wanted it in a location that offered the most privacy, or at least the most in 50...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
I'll add one.

I'll add one.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
My AC idea: First, acquire a generator and...

My AC idea:

First, acquire a generator and Aluminess or similar box. I went for the Owl box. Same price as Aluminess with several upgrades. Better hinges and latch than they are using now. ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
Well, the interior is about done so I guess I...

Well, the interior is about done so I guess I should catch my thread up a little.

I'm essentially working in a U from behind driver's seat around rear up to side barn doors. No plan there really,...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-22-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
That tube was already run through the wall in the...

That tube was already run through the wall in the van. I have no idea what it was for, but it made a perfect sink drain and was in almost the perfect spot so I kept it. Works fine so far for a sink...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-21-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
I wanted smarter space and layout than I've had...

I wanted smarter space and layout than I've had in a homebuild before and it literally took me a couple of months to finalize a plan I liked. Basically it goes like this:
Diesel furnace, 2500w...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-21-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,695
Posted By 86Scotty
The first part of the interior buildout was...

The first part of the interior buildout was settling on a floor plan. I really wanted to build something similar to a SMB RB50 floor plan. She really wanted more of an RB30 SMB floor plan. As you...
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