2006 Toolset Coach on a 99 Volvo VN610

anthony desnick · 04-28-2006, 02:20 AM

We are about half way through this coach and I have posted pictures here:

http://homepage.mac.com/desnick/JAKM...otoAlbum9.html

Well continue to post photso weekly and in some cases daily.

Tony

http://www.toolsetmotorhomes.com

Gary Atsma · 04-28-2006, 06:00 PM

Nice stuff Anthony! Pretty close to what I would like to do!
Keep 'em coming.......
Gary

Camping Dutchman · 04-28-2006, 08:15 PM

only two windows?

anthony desnick · 04-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Thanks for the comments. There are three windows and it's less than i would design into my own unit. This coach will live in the Southern US and our client is concerned more about heat gain. The windows are large and should light the bedroom and the living area adequately.

Tony

http::/www.toolsetmotorhomes.com

Gary Atsma · 05-02-2006, 05:42 PM

I see your point; if large enough and properly located, 2 windows in the "living" area and one or two in the rear bedroom would actually do quite nicely.......
Gary

Camping Dutchman · 05-02-2006, 07:04 PM

Makes sense. I guess being in he north east I like having a lot of windows...

Gary Atsma · 05-02-2006, 09:17 PM

Nothing wrong with that either, I guess; so long as they're double-pane to retain heat/cold, and have shades/curtains for the same reason and to regulate light levels.....

anthony desnick · 05-28-2006, 01:03 PM

There are a few interior pictures up. Progress...

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Marc · 05-29-2006, 06:15 PM

Hello Anthony, Say that Volvo is "SWEET" very nice layout not to mention the Quality & Workmanship. I have only seen photos of your Builds and pretty much between (what I have seen in photos only also) you and the things Spooner spits out they are nice units. I'd give away my left n*t to see how Spooners "O'Malley" is doing but I have'nt seen any photos or even a post from him in quite awhile. Well enough of my impersanation of an Old Man sitting on a park Bench feeding the pidgeons. After all this I do have a question. All The Steel Framework That You Frame The Skeleton Out With.Is It Heavy Duty Weight Steel? From The Way It Looks. Is It All Tied In The Same Way As If You Were Building A Ten (10) Story Building???? I am assuming(really hate that word)that the roof is very strong and by the time you get all that nailed together.THERES NOT MUCH MOVIN.What is the shortest one you have built??? (Just the box)

Thanks,
M.

anthony desnick · 05-31-2006, 05:55 AM

Thanks for your comments. The framing is typically 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 steel tubes welded (all the way around) at 16 oc. Pretty typical I think. With the plywood (not particle board) you get some pretty serious sheer strength. Not sure why but we always seem to hit on the 24.5 feet in length. It works out nicely because it equals 5 whole exterior sheets minus overlap. However if a client approaches us and wants a shorter unit, we;ll build it. As an architect i have become quite good at designing efficient usable spaces in a small volume.

I too am intrigued by Spooner's project and would love to see more photos. We are seriously considering moving our subcontract for the exterior to another supplier who builds in aluminum. They have come up with some very cool extrusions and i would love to intergrate into the interior design.

Tony

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04-28-2006, 02:20 AM	#1
anthony desnick Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 54	We are about half way through this coach and I have posted pictures here: http://homepage.mac.com/desnick/JAKM...otoAlbum9.html Well continue to post photso weekly and in some cases daily. Tony http://www.toolsetmotorhomes.com __________________

04-28-2006, 06:00 PM	#2
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	Nice stuff Anthony! Pretty close to what I would like to do! Keep 'em coming....... Gary __________________

04-28-2006, 08:15 PM	#3
Camping Dutchman Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 262	only two windows? __________________

04-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#4
anthony desnick Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 54	Thanks for the comments. There are three windows and it's less than i would design into my own unit. This coach will live in the Southern US and our client is concerned more about heat gain. The windows are large and should light the bedroom and the living area adequately. Tony http::/www.toolsetmotorhomes.com __________________

05-02-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	I see your point; if large enough and properly located, 2 windows in the "living" area and one or two in the rear bedroom would actually do quite nicely....... Gary __________________

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05-02-2006, 07:04 PM	#6
Camping Dutchman Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 262	Makes sense. I guess being in he north east I like having a lot of windows... __________________

05-02-2006, 09:17 PM	#7
Gary Atsma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hanford,CA,USofA Posts: 786	Nothing wrong with that either, I guess; so long as they're double-pane to retain heat/cold, and have shades/curtains for the same reason and to regulate light levels..... __________________

05-28-2006, 01:03 PM	#8
anthony desnick Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 54	There are a few interior pictures up. Progress... ToolSet Motorhomes __________________

05-29-2006, 06:15 PM	#9
Marc Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: First Pine Tree On The Right Turn Left Posts: 112	Hello Anthony, Say that Volvo is "SWEET" very nice layout not to mention the Quality & Workmanship. I have only seen photos of your Builds and pretty much between (what I have seen in photos only also) you and the things Spooner spits out they are nice units. I'd give away my left n*t to see how Spooners "O'Malley" is doing but I have'nt seen any photos or even a post from him in quite awhile. Well enough of my impersanation of an Old Man sitting on a park Bench feeding the pidgeons. After all this I do have a question. All The Steel Framework That You Frame The Skeleton Out With.Is It Heavy Duty Weight Steel? From The Way It Looks. Is It All Tied In The Same Way As If You Were Building A Ten (10) Story Building???? I am assuming(really hate that word)that the roof is very strong and by the time you get all that nailed together.THERES NOT MUCH MOVIN.What is the shortest one you have built??? (Just the box) Thanks, M. __________________ "Yeah Our Government Is Honest, Just Ask An American Indian"

05-31-2006, 05:55 AM	#10
anthony desnick Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 54	Thanks for your comments. The framing is typically 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 steel tubes welded (all the way around) at 16 oc. Pretty typical I think. With the plywood (not particle board) you get some pretty serious sheer strength. Not sure why but we always seem to hit on the 24.5 feet in length. It works out nicely because it equals 5 whole exterior sheets minus overlap. However if a client approaches us and wants a shorter unit, we;ll build it. As an architect i have become quite good at designing efficient usable spaces in a small volume. I too am intrigued by Spooner's project and would love to see more photos. We are seriously considering moving our subcontract for the exterior to another supplier who builds in aluminum. They have come up with some very cool extrusions and i would love to intergrate into the interior design. Tony ToolSet Motorhomes __________________

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