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Design & Build Goals

Design & Build Goals

This list is constantly updated as I work on the design & purchasing.
currently in stock to install, or already installed

  • Electrical Systems
    • Epoch Batteries 920 amp/hr House LiFePO4 Battery bank
      • Expandable design, starting with 1x 460 amp/hr
      • Built in BMS
      • Victron & CAN Communication
      • Bluetooth monitoring
      • High / Low Temp protection
      • High / Low charge protection
      • Built in Battery heater for Low temp charging
    • Solar to match and charging – goal is 1 day to full charge in Pacific NW
      • Roof has room for ~1000 watts of solar panels
  • Heating
  • Cooling
    • Bus already has multiple opening windows, including emergency exits ♦
    • Roof Vent / Access hatch ♦
    • Adding screens to all openings
    • High capacity variable speed forced air intake / exhaust systems ♦
  • Kitchen
    • Aobosi Double Induction Cooktop
      • Power ventilation system during cooking ♦
    • Oven Options under consideration
      • Microwave / Convection Oven combination
      • Oster Air Fryer Oven or similar
        ( Bake, Air Fry, Toast, Slow Cook, Dehydrate, Broil, Roast, Warm, Pizza, and Turbo Convection )
    • Sink
    • Food storage
      • Large Refrigerator ♦
      • Large Separate Freezer
      • Between window storage for Dry goods, spices, etc.
    • Below counter storage
    • U shaped Dining / Conversation area at back of bus
    • 2 hanging closets
  • Sleeping up to 4 persons
    • Will have bed at dining area seating level. When not sleeping it will be for additional seating. The backrest / storage cabinet will raise to the ceiling for full access to the bed (full size, laying across the width)
    • A secondary bed for guests is planned to be full size, part of Lounge / Dining seating area
  • Closet / Bathroom Functions
    • Hidden Shower area – for use as needed. Gym memberships, Truck Stops, etc. for main showers.
      • Consider Recirculating water system for shower, so a long one can be achieved with minimal water impact.
    • Composting Toilet – OGO Origin on slide out
  • Communications
    • Peplink MAX Transit Duo Pro Cellular WiFi MIMO multi-sim ♦
    • StarLink
    • VoIP ♦
    • Local and long range Radios
      • GMRS/FRS 0.5 / 2 / 5 watt handhelds ♦
      • GMRS 50 watt mobile ♦
      • MURS handhelds ♦
  • Audio / Visual
  • Office / Design / Workshop area
    • 12v Main Computer ♦
    • 12v Secondary computers ♦
    • 12v Media computers ♦
    • Electronics Bench
      • 12v based bench power supply ♦
    • Mechanical assembly & work tools ♦
  • Security
    • Lots, but not telling. ♦
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