Options, Advice, Decisions Part 2

[windtrader]

@Scott&Heather,

Thanks for providing some balance to the discussion. Totally agree that forums often attract folks looking for advice on fixing various problems while those experiencing no issues have little reason to get involved. Enthusiasts often gather to share their own experiences as well as offer support to others.

In every nasty story, there are lessons to be learned. One super key one is have a full and accurate assessment of the bus before you own it. And many of the main checklist items are pretty easy to assess.

I scanned every picture in the photos linked in your profile. It looks like the project was completed inside one year based on the background outdoor settings. Amazing how much is involved and how much other pairs of hands get involved. Surely, there were many many days not documented as you were working solo. Also, many other aspects of the build are not captured that would only demonstrate how much is involved. Labor of love is obvious for the owner but looks like extends to the whole team.

With so much to be done as shown in your pictures, it explains why there is such huge variance in conversion costs. You have done a super job while pretty much all DIY (and friends) and outfitting in a modest manner. It'd be no surprise if most agree you got the greatest value in terms of investment vs results.