Cabinet Progression

[Seangie]

Well -

We are slowly making progress... I feel like there is so much to do and am trying to use my time as effectively as I can but all the little projects at once can be overwhelming.

Here is a picture of the original CAD we had for the Bedroom -


Here is the cad (we were playing with the color and design a bit) overlayed onto a photo of the bus -



Lastly - We have the facings put together and we are roughing them in -



Staining and sanding this week while my neighbor builds out the doors.

Will have more pics as we get closer to finishing the bed area. 

We still have an armoire/dresser style cabinets to build out on the other side-

I am also currently working on rebuilding the bath area.  I'll have a separate post on that.  I have tons of questions and am looking for some insight as the better ways to go about installing the plumbing and tanks.  I have zero experience with plumbing in a bus (RV).

Thanks to all of you for posting and encouraging.  I have been super busy but am still lingering and researching every chance I get.

-Sean

[technomadia]

Looking awesome guys!!!

[Dave Siegel]

Nice job Sean, wish we had room for cabinetry like that in our bedroom area. What are you planning for door inserts?

Dave

[Seangie]

Dave,

The doors themselves will be simple shaker style doors.  We are going to round the doors on each side across the top to fit the ceiling curvature.  The inserts will be 1/4" maple plywood.  Using hidden european style hinges on the doors themselves.

Our current dilemma is if the doors across the top should open up or down - with the curvature of the bus we are cutting it close with the top doors possibly rubbing the ceiling as they open and over time causing wear on the door or the ceiling in that spot... but because the cabinets are deep opening down would make it difficult to reach into the cabinet.

I guess it's better that than having to make a decision to rebuild or repower.

-Sean

[Dave Siegel]

I vote for the upper doors to swing up. Even if you have to make the doors a little smaller. I made our kitchen cabinet doors in our bus swing up and they are a lifesaver, never in the way and allowing lots of access. Using locking bar supports on the straight sides that will keep the doors up when stocking the cabinets or reaching for something way in the back.

Do you have access or storage under your bed?

dave

[tomhamrick]

You are doing a great job with the bus Sean.

[Seangie]

Tom,

Thanks - the bus drives great as well...you took real good care of her.  I've been trying to get her out and about about 2 times a month.  Really fun to drive.  If she sits too long she kind of gets an attitude but once she gets going she smiles and waves.

Dave,

Locking bar supports...writing that down now
Check out the video in the post on our website here - http://www.herdofturtles.org/2012/02/21/step-2-the-bedroom/
We have the bed split for storage underneath and also made room for storage under the foot of the bed.

-Sean

[mike802]

Looking good Sean, I loved the video

[technomadia]

I also recommend the upward opening doors.  Our bus has them, and we love them. Very practical.   Ours use little gas struts to stay up .. so another option to consider.

- Cherie

[Seayfam]

Really nice work Sean!!!
Thanks for posting the pics, we all love seeing pictures of everyone's creations.

[Dave Siegel]

Sean,
This is the type of lid support that I used in our coach. I chose this style because the gas loaded ones have a tendency to leak after time, these are self locking and they really stay in place. Plus the cost is less. You simply attach one end to the door lid and then move the door up and down until you get the opening that you are looking for and then fasten then bottom swivel to the cabinet style. Done deal.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_311973-1277-890384_0__?productId=3355526&Ntt=lid+supports&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dlid%2Bsupports&facetInfo=

they are available at almost any hardware outlet including Lowes and Home Depot.

dave Siegel

[silversport]

Sean, nice work, are you planning a water tank under the bed or storage? as for plumbing I used Pex tubing, red tube for hot blue for cold, bends nice to fit the walls. I spent the big buck for the crimping tool and it made a sweet installation. It was so easy I put a water facet at the original waste clean out door (along with 12 & 120v plugs).
Robert 62-4106

[Seangie]

Robert,

I am currently not planning a tank under the bed.  If in the future we put one there it would be a separate tank for drinking water only.

I am planning to pull the existing CPVC and replace all with PEX.  It's funny how one project in the bus leads to 4 others. 

In just the planning to rebuild the bathroom we now have to -
Pull a basement AC to make room for new tanks
Install new tanks and water controls
Pull old house style water tank and replace with marine style (heat exchanger)
Move electrical box up to inside the bus
Install a Dual split to replace the AC unit we pulled

And that was just the simple bathroom remodel.  Which we really haven't got to yet cause staining and sanding and poly and sanding the wood in the bedroom is taking forever.

I am going to put a faucet/shower in the bay with the tanks and water control.  Do you have pics of your install?  Always looking for smart ideas

-Sean

PS - Now that you are done with the PEX tool...Want to sell?  I may be in the market for one 

[chev49]

I think its great work... always takes me at least three times the time i estimate to do something on the bus... but i'm retired (and maybe retarded)....
I have yet to build a back cabinet, but have even thought of putting a small house a/c in it when i do as i have roof air units.

[silversport]

Sean, no I have use for the PEX tool, as soon as my wife transfers the pics to my computer I post some. I pulled out copper line with thousands of connections, I also add a shower/faucet in the bay.
Robert 4106-1273