Cabinet above driver in an H3-41

[H3Jim]

The last time I mentioned what I was going to do with the cabinet, I got flamed pretty good for blocking those beautiful windows.

I finally got it installed today, and here is a picture of it.  It really does not detract from the view, especially while seated, and it sure provides a lot of nice and handy storage space.  Thats a center channel speaker in the middle for my surround sound.  Doors will come later.

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Nice Job Jim,

You have my approval....... Not that it matters. LOL

Keep up the great work Jim.  I'd love to see it in person some day.

Nick-

[Beatenbo]

Jim those windows are great. Sometimes tho I wish I had less glass in my 102C3 when that sun comes burning in. Those cubbies and cabinet come in handy. I still got some trim to work on mine.

[gr8njt]

Jim, good cabinetry skills! That's the beauty of a Bus Conversion VS traditional RVs.
As the owner/converter, you can do anything that satisfies your own personal tastes.
I for one prefer less glass for more privacy as shown with my TV placement.

[H3Jim]

Wow, some very nice work there Beatenbo and gr8njt.   love those TV's.

Nick, It'd be great to visit someday and compare notes and buses.  I may be headed back east next spring / summer

[kyle4501]

Nice cabinetry guys!

My response to those who don't like my plans for my bus is that their project funding is no longer required. 

That used to be a safe resopnse, but after Timmonsville, my wife is taking more interest in the bus, so that answer may not be used like it once was.  

[Rich (Prevost)]

Awesome Jim..............You will really enjoy the storage etc...........and not really miss the little bit of obstructed view.......

Rich Luttfring
Prevost Car, TN

[Ace]

Jim, nice cabinet and as you know I haven't gotten that far yet but getting close! My question is, after looking at what you did, is there a need to "duck" going in or out? Not sure how tall you are and I was just curious due to the configuration of the original plastic cabinet that is in my coach now. I figured they cut it out in the center for a reason and thought that reason may be to eliminate head bumps! It (yours)  may be far enough ahead that it doesn't interfere with the head, but like I said, I haven't gotten there yet! I can see where you put it very plain and will look at that in mine as they should be the same or close anyway!

Thanks...

Ace

[H3Jim]

I'm a little over 5' 11" and I don't need to duck.  If I was flying down the stairs and going forward a ways before stepping down, I would hit, but its not even noticeable for me walking up and down normally. I don't really need to pay it any attention.  I got some of the Provost crunch nuts and put them in the steel cross beam that's directly above the vertical piece.

I then put 4 straps holding the rear side, they go from the steel beam overhead down to the horizontal board where they are carriage bolted to the strap.   I can hang off it, and it doesn't groan or creak or move even a little bit. 

Right now the only thing holding the front are the two nose pieces that I bolted to the vertical fiberglass piece between the windshields.  I have 4 of the crunch bolts on each side above the windshields that I will make straps to bolt the front to.

That speaker is the center channel for the surround sound, and its all bolted in.

I will be putting the stock electric blinds on the bottom of the cabinet, they will then go lower than the stock configuration, for a little more privacy too.  I may try to hang either an LCD TV or a screen for  projection TV on the bottom of the cabinet too.  The inside has enough storage for all my bus parts and conversion books.

When you get to it, I can send you more detail pictures, just let me know when you want them.

ps, the front of that cabinet is solid cherry, the horizontal is cherry plywood.