Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace

[Northernraider]

Rear framing now welded in, makes a difference having some new steel in there.

 

[Wissel]

Looks a nice job Tam

 

[Littlewheels]

Good work,there is no way your bed will fall through the floor now

 

[Jamesh]

Looks good do the levels add up? What do you plan for insulation and flooring?

Cheers James

 

[Northernraider]

Looks good do the levels add up? What do you plan for insulation and flooring?

Cheers James

Yes its the same level as the rest of the floor.

Phelonic ply on bottom , 25mm celotex on top then I haven't decided on the top layer yet. Got a while yet before im ready for that

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[Minxy]

You're not gonna fit that mahoooooosive jacuzzi in there now ... maybe room for a foot spa though!

 

[Langtoftlad]

Looks very cosy
Made all the difference

 

[Jamesh]

Crazy idea but how about 12mm phenolic ply celotex and the 12mm ply bonded all together like a sip. Very rigid and stiff.

Cheers James

 

[Lenny HB]

Crazy idea but how about 12mm phenolic ply celotex and the 12mm ply bonded all together like a sip. Very rigid and stiff.

Cheers James

If bonding 6mm would be more than enough, 4mm would probably be strong enough. Would be better to use a non foil faced foam if bonding.

 

[Northernraider]

Rear bumper for when the bike platform isn't in use.

And the bones of the bike platform ..... hopefully these will be finished today ready for painting .

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[Lenny HB]

Does it double as a Patio?

 

[CazPaul]

So what will be total length Tam with the bike on the back
Will it take it to over 8 metres?

 

[Northernraider]

Does it double as a Patio?

Yes

So what will be total length Tam with the bike on the back
Will it take it to over 8 metres?

It should be exactly 8 metres from the front bumper to the rear of the carrier

 

[Jamesh]

Is 8m a significant length????

Cheers James

 

[Northernraider]

Is 8m a significant length????

Cheers James

Think its dearer on ferries etc above 8 metres

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[bobandjanie]

Does it double as a Patio?

You need a tail lift for that. Bob.

Portimao Portugal March 2013

 

[Northernraider]

The patio is finished well the welding part at least. I need to give it a couple of coats of red oxide primer now and then store it till later.

 

[Lenny HB]

What are you doing about the sills now, are you taking it back to the slow coaches or going to find someone else?

 

[monzer]

What fixes the bike carrier/bumper in place once you have swapped them over, Is that a threaded hole I see in the box section for a bolt to go through and clamp on to what ever you have fitted?

 

[Jamesh]

How about a towing pin with a clip across it?

Just a thought?

Cheers James

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[Northernraider]

What are you doing about the sills now, are you taking it back to the slow coaches or going to find someone else?

Booked in to someone else in 2 weeks time ...gives me time now to buff all the floor suports chassis etc up and paint it .

 

[Northernraider]

What fixes the bike carrier/bumper in place once you have swapped them over, Is that a threaded hole I see in the box section for a bolt to go through and clamp on to what ever you have fitted?

Both the bumper and the carrier slide in 2 rails and are secured by a bolt and pin .

I'll post more detailed pics once ive got it all primered

 

[Northernraider]

First coat of red oxide on the framework done ...this is seriously heavy ...must be 50-60 kg as i struggle to lift it on my own.

 

[kensan]

Silly question how do you load the bike up onto the ‘patio’

 

[Eggs]

Silly question how do you load the bike up onto the ‘patio’

I thought that yesterday, I presume there will be a ramp involved.

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[Manic]

Wheel a

Silly question how do you load the bike up onto the ‘patio’

Wheelie and hop back end up.

 

[Eggs]

Wheel a

Wheelie and hop back end up.

That's how I'd do it, I wasn't sure if Tam had got the technique...

 

[Lenny HB]

He should have fitted a tail lift.

 

[gus-lopez]

The patio is finished well the welding part at least. I need to give it a couple of coats of red oxide primer now and then store it till later. View attachment 505996View attachment 505997

What are you doing about lights when it is fitted? Trailer board fixed to it permanently with a 7 or 13 pin socket?

 

[Wissel]

We have a gorgeous Vario parked beside us atm.

2013 van in claret red and pristine. This will make you sick (did me), he bought it 4 years ago for £6k

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