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I have another plan for that stuff. I started working on a rear folding platform/deck/mountain bike/spare tire holder that mounts above the rear bumper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, I’m going to build a hitch and bumper that will fold up and be tucked between the frame rails when traveling off-road. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been busy fixing the poor departure angle problem. The lowest point at the rear was 26” from the ground. Now it is 50” from the ground changing the departure angle from 10 degree to 21 degree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here’s a shot of some siding that’s almost finished. May change the name of the bus to RIVET. [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got some siding put on. To fill the gap under the roof raise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Progress has been pretty slow lately but I have the rear 5’ of floor removed so I can do an inverted dovetail on the frame to get a better departure angle. The metal also came in for the exterior walls and window blanks. I have one picture of some angle iron I’m splicing for the strip between...

I have considered a locker for the current axle and may do that as a temporary improvement. I really think I will be doing a full 4x4 conversion eventually. I also want to go with 20” military internal beadlock wheels with Goodyear MVTs so I can air-down for better traction and smoother ride...

My wife likes the idea of making the back a permanent bed with storage underneath as opposed to the U-shaped couch. I'm okay with leaving it as a bed as long as people can still ride on it comfortably, not sure why they couldn't I guess. Especially if it is memory-foam or something that isn't...

That is a great idea! I like that better than trying to stow a cot-like contraption. Hammocks are versatile as well which fits my theme of space saving efforts and practicality. Thanks for the tip! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m deleting (4) windows total, two on the passenger side for the wet-bath, and two on the driver’s side for the refrigerator and pantry. I ordered 26ga M-panel roofing metal yesterday that I will laminate together for covering the windows. It will be a little over 20ga in thickness after...

Here’s my thinking with the water tank placement: The rear axle is rated for 17,500 lbs and the front is rated for 10,000. When I took it to the scales, the rear weighed 7,460 and the front weighed 7,260. If I place 1600 lbs with a central moment 8’ behind the rear axle, and the wheelbase is...

Thanks Srpat, it sounds like we are on the same paths with our builds. My kids got to ride on our bus once when I first got it home and they loved it too. I’m going to follow your advice and build some temporary furniture and tables/countertops to get us moving. I don’t like doing things twice...

I have considered the 8 or 9ALL for the super low low side gears but I would really like to be able to split the upper gears without having to move the shifter. My thought was I would eventually add a transfer case with a low range. I love really low gears but I’m not sure how low You can go...

Good to hear from you shortbus4x4. It sounds like you have already experienced some of the bus love that I have recently found. I don’t want to venture more than a couple hundred miles from home with the current automatic trans. I will wait till after the manual swap before taking it out West to...

I appreciate your feedback ITTOG. My suspension and axle modifications will come after the bus has been used as a base camp for a couple years. I am pretty good at documenting and studying the ins and outs of what works and what doesn’t. My biggest priority right now is getting the bus to a...

Thanks heimbig, the bus is 33’8” (404”) long bumper to bumper right now. I am considering axletech 4000 steer axles front and rear in the future. In your opinion, how beneficial would 4-wheel steering be in a vehicle like this for the purpose of accessing a few more areas? I’m not looking to...

I have located a couple of 13 speed Eaton RoadRangers in the $2500 range. I will likely be performing that swap before venturing too far away from home. The 545 doesn’t lock up in any of the gears. It still managed 10 mpg on the trip home with my foot flat on the floor. I want a heavy truck...

*Off-highway large family overland build* I’ve been reading this forum for a few years now and a few months ago I decided to purchase an 11 window International 3800 school bus to convert into an adventure rig. I hate calling it an RV, motor home or camper. Is that weird of me? The reason I...