Well, the weekend came and went without much progress at all. The main reason was that I had settled on a layout and having done so decided to do side elevations of the cupboards etc. The problem was that I did all of this before I actually got my hands on the bus. The reality is that when I began studying the plans against the bus with all of the interior panels removed, my ideas became a bit impractical.
My idea was to have two single beds at the back of the bus, centrally mounted cupboards on each side, a toilet/shower on the right behind the driver's seat and a small desk opposite the shower. The trouble is I had failed to take the rear wheel arches and the frames of the bus into account. This meant that I had to re-think the layout.
I spent a fair bit of time measuring and drawing plans again over the weekend, and that combined with terrible weather meant that not much was done. On brighter note, I have ordered the fridge.
THE FRIDGE
I had to make a decision about whether to go 3 way with the fridge or settle for 12volt compressor type. Because I am going to need a good 12 volt supply to support my Amateur Radio hobby, I have decided to go with a couple of good sized AGM deep cycle batteries and solar panels with a smart charger.
I found the fridge on the Waeco factory website reduced from $1499 to $800 simply because it was a superseded model. This website has heaps of RV euipment at greatly reduced prices. Its worth a look at www.getawaeco.com.au. The prices are good and delivery is very reasonable ($47.00 to Tassie). The fridge was bundled with a 240v adapter which senses mains power and switches the battery out of circuit. That with a 90 litre fridge fitted with a German made Danfoss compressor (low power consumption) all for $800. A bargain I think. I'll post a pic when it arrives.
More soon...