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The timber work in the main bedroom is nearly done! I’ve still got to finish the window sills, pelmets and the wall sections either side of the shelving. We are then planning to install blockout blinds in all windows except the top hoppers. We’ve insulated the floor under the bed (with polystyrene and an additional layer of plywood) to minimise the heat rising up from the engine and to dampen the engine noise. There’s quite a bit of storage space under the bed. We’re planning to use baskets under the bed for clothes storage. We’ve got a split system air conditioner to install on the wall above the shelving. And some LED reading lights to wire in.
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The first of our kitchen benchtops is now in position. The kitchen area is a long way from finished, but it’s off to a promising start. We love the ample natural light and window views from our new kitchen already! ~ Keiran.
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Bronte and Alice. A ‘new and old bus’ fleet shot from today! It’s been a while since our last post but we’ve been super busy! We sold Alice the Bus last weekend and I have spent this entire week under that bus (in sweltering summer weather) carrying out repairs and getting the old bus moving again. It’s been over four years since Alice was started and run, so there were multiple complications to overcome before she would budge. But we got there late today! Alice is now parked up on the street and awaiting a ride on a low loader this week to the country, where she will start a new life as a permanent onsite house for her new owners. It was great to drive the old girl one last time (even if only from the side yard to the road). And the whole street came out to watch the excitement and cheer old Alice on! You can see more pics of Alice the Bus at @our.bus.

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Worked the night shift in Bronte the bus tonight. We’ve now applied two coats of a liming white ‘stain and varnish’ to the plywood walls. Just a clear coat of varnish to go and then we can move the furniture back into position for fixing permanently. Whilst there are a million things still to do in the bus, it feels exciting to see our future home starting to take shape. ~ Keiran.
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We started building our kitchen benches and cupboards today! It’s been a busy weekend with lots of odd jobs completed on the bus. We’ve done some more waterproofing after discovering two unresolved leaks in the bus after yesterday’s rain. We’ve started sealing the plywood walls with a clear coat, although we’re now contemplating a subtle coat or two of stain and varnish (liming white). And tonight I applied the first of two coats of white ceiling paint throughout the bus. It’s progress on many different fronts at the moment!

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Bunk beds be built in Bronte the bus!
Well okay, they’re not quite finished yet. We still need to secure them to the walls, floor and ceiling. And the bunks will have plywood walls at each end, with some sort of plywood section with foot holes along part of the side (for ladder and cubby house). But the bones are built and we’re pretty happy with that! ~ Keiran.
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Another long and hot (but super productive) day and night working in Bronte the bus! We started building the boys’ bunk beds today. Some excellent progress over the past week! ~ Keiran.
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We’re stoked with how the interior walls are coming along. Our original plan was to paint the interior walls (except the pine timbers around each window) but we’re really liking the raw plywood look. It’s been slow going, as we’re finalising electrical plans as we go (so that we can run the wiring inside the walls). We’re planning to finish off the nearside wall today and get started on the bunk beds. Very exciting! Have a great weekend everyone!

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We ran the starter batteries flat a few weeks ago (after too many nights running the saloon lights whilst working in the bus). The batteries were removed for a good slow charge. It was a great opportunity to clean up the battery storage tray, treat some rust and repaint the whole thing (the photos here were taken before the clean up and repaint). The batteries have now been reinstalled and Bronte the bus is ready for action again! ~ Keiran.
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Some excellent progress in Bronte the bus over the weekend. It feels like we’re on track! The main bedroom is taking shape, the plywood walls are going up and the interior walls for the bathroom have now been built (that’s @littleearthstories standing in the shower area). The boys are super excited about getting their bunk beds built soon and today gave their Nana a guided tour of the bus! Stay tuned for more updates. ~ Keiran.
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Today’s progress report. The master bedroom is beginning to take shape now. I have started fixing the 3mm plywood wall sheets into place. The 24v wiring for lights and USB charging sockets is also being rolled out (behind the wall sheets). And the shelves on the rear wall are coming along nicely. We have decided to install a 2.5kW split system air conditioner in the bus and this will be mounted on the rear wall (above the shelves). A productive day in Bronte the bus! ~ Keiran.
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A sunset inspection by the Project Manager to check progress in the bus. We passed apparently! Although he’s particularly keen to see the bunk beds completed in the not-too-distant future. Better get to it! ~ Keiran.
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A general progress report. Lots of work with insulation, windows and walls. We’re finally also getting started with building the furniture and it’s super exciting. This is the beginning of the main bedroom (queen bed and book shelves at rear). We’re planning to insulate under the bed (as it’s situated above the engine). The bus starter batteries have been removed for a good charge and the battery box treated for rust. We’ve also been busy online buying electrical components like power points (double pole), usb charging sockets and exterior sensor lights. We’re kind of all over the place but definitely moving in the right direction with the project. Stay tuned… #busconversion #buslife #bus #tinyhouse #skoolie #skoolieconversion #vanlife #offgrid #busbuild #rvlife #busnut #busrollwithit #livesmaller #nomad #happycamper #wander #wanderlust #homeiswhereyouparkit #ontheroad #buslifeaustralia #buslifeau

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Bronte the bus waiting patiently for the big adventure. We’ve now installed six sliding windows and have been busy completing the wall insulation inside. We’ve also spent many hours waterproofing the exterior of the bus (it leaked like a sieve) and have applied a waterproof membrane around all glazing and body joints from the windows up. With rain falling since the waterproofing was applied, we’re calling it a success. There are no leaks in the bus anymore! On a side note, we’ve still got to apply some black automotive vinyl to the second last window to cover up the polystyrene insulation that’s inside.

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Happy New Year! Here’s to #buslife adventures and chasing dreams in 2018! We hope you have a wonderful year too! xxxx
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Some good progress in the bus today! The nearside (left) wall is beginning to take shape. We tacked up the foil/foam insulation today. This thermal barrier will help to prevent heat from entering the bus through the wall frame. The next step will be to put up another layer of pine battens and then the 3mm plywood wall sheets can go on.
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Night shift. We’re racing to get the final window done before predicted thunderstorms on New Year’s eve. We’ve removed six windows (large fixed glass panes) and are replacing with aluminium composite panel and rv sliding windows. We’ve also been busy ‘weather sealing’ the bus with a coat or two of a liquid flexible membrane. Got a few decent leaks to conquer!
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An impromptu family portrait in the bus on Christmas eve. We’re putting in some big hours on the bus over the Christmas period but are super excited to be on track with our #buslife goals for 2018. I wonder where we’ll be in Bronte the bus next Christmas? Merry Christmas everyone! Have a happy and safe festive season.

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