After 9 years fulltiming, we finally built a wall

Scott & Heather · May 07, 2018, 04:40:10 AM

Funny you say that. My wife said we could install a nice leather air ride drivers seat that swivels with a fold out tray for a makeshift desk for me to work at and make my phone calls without the noise of the girls.

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Branderson · May 07, 2018, 07:12:09 AM

Quote from: Scott & Heather on May 06, 2018, 08:39:47 PM
It's certainly not for everyone and I've seen very few self converted coaches with a wall but we both are seriously wondering why we didn't do this earlier. We love it. But, now the rush is on to get more side windows installed in the bedroom and maybe some small ones in each of our bathrooms. If we sell the coach someday, that front wall can be dismantled and removed in about an hour or less.

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I think like most things, there are pros and cons. If climate control is more important to you than "openness" or outside view then more power to you. Looks like you did a good job.

Oonrahnjay · May 07, 2018, 08:06:08 AM

Quote from: Branderson on May 07, 2018, 07:12:09 AMI think like most things, there are pros and cons. If climate control is more important to you than "openness" or outside view then more power to you. Looks like you did a good job.

I took a look at it and said "I'd only do that with big windows - wall panels and door". Scott says he's going to put in big windows - wall panels and door. But that's "look and feel" factor. Scott has a family including two young children, his priorities are different from mine (unless there are some surprise grandchildren soon that I don't know about). Another person's priorities guide their needs. Look like you're taking care of your needs well, Scott.

brmax · May 07, 2018, 09:41:21 AM

Im not always as bright as the Sun but here today reading this I would say: you should with a slight frown agree, to get a New Man Cave Chair.
So, my friend Scott you have been awarded ( be quiet and do as told ).

Have a great day!

Floyd

DoubleEagle · May 07, 2018, 08:49:03 PM

Your wall is very similar to the walls that some Mexican coaches have to give the driver fewer distractions and let them play the music they want to hear. It also cuts down on the crying baby noises.

bobofthenorth · May 08, 2018, 06:17:20 AM

Its not something I would have even considered but Scott is probably the most "doing it" guy who posts here. So if he says it works well then I'm inclined to believe him. The Home Depot door is a little in your face but a pocket door would probably look a lot better.

DoubleEagle · May 08, 2018, 03:43:25 PM

Quote from: bobofthenorth on May 08, 2018, 06:17:20 AM
The Home Depot door is a little in your face but a pocket door would probably look a lot better.

I calculated that if the door swung open suddenly, the door knob would smack him in the face, but I did not want to take any joy out of his project. The Mexican buses that I have seen with a wall also had a sleeping compartment in the first baggage bay for the relief driver. Maybe Scott would like that idea also.

chessie4905 · May 08, 2018, 04:58:21 PM

Maybe a knob to the head will convince him it's not a good idea.😄

Scott & Heather · May 08, 2018, 07:15:40 PM

Lol. You guys are terrible. It did swing open and the knob did come within inches of my face yesterday while driving lol. Need to adjust that. The door is temporary. Will be replaced with a nice glass insert French style door that matches our other walnut doors. And the interior will be insulated and then another layer of wood and the wood will be stained to match the rest of the coach. You guys are seeing the project immediately after partial completion.

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Astro · May 08, 2018, 07:26:53 PM

Help us all feel a little better and make sure the windows are auto rated safety glass. Any impacts or shatters with non safety glass could be ugly.