Thanks for the tips! I've been looking for a similar video, but nothing great until this. I'm thinking about doing something similar, but not as long. It might even be super short as almost a step, because I want to haul a small trailer and have something so I can climb up on the roof. I can climb in and out of my back window, so this could be handy. I could also put a spare or my cooler on it, or just somewhere I can keep stuff off the ground.
Nice job. Looks like it was well thought out. I hope it doesn’t come across as nit picking but I for one would prefer to have the 6 inch C channel iron resting on the 10 in C channel iron provided that such a configuration allows the use of the pre drilled holes. I’m betting you thought of that already though…😉👍
Awesome video!! I wonder if you can enclose that deck to be like a shed or garage. Plus are you allowed to make the deck wider for bigger bikes Indians or Harley’s ?
I was going to do the same for my motorcycle. But I had the idea of using a wheelchair crane lift like you see on the back of pickup trucks to get the bike up and down. Does that seem plausible?
The motorcycle does partially block the original lights which is why we added additional lights onto the bumper! There’s also the lights up on the top back of the bus so there’s lights everywhere ☺️
It is “mild steel” which is much less expensive than stainless steel but still very strong. We recommend painting mild steel because the surface can rust if you don’t paint it
Do not drill holes or weld on the frame FLANGES. That is why you see no holes in the section of the frame rails that are horizontal and many holes on the vertical piece of the frame rail.
Even the manufacturer that installed that sticker ignored its own recommendations by welding about a foot long extension to the rails lol, ive seen this on many buses so its not anything wrong with welding to it if its done right.
Dude......a half inch bolt needs A HALF INCH HOLE...DRILLED WITH A HALF INCH DRILL BIT.......use the exact size bit for the bolt your using.....fyi..........you need a spacer between the c-chanel and the frame webbing....the deck will eventually sag only relying on the bolts to hold it up......otherwise nice job
This is really not a good idea. Even if you use grade 8 nuts and bolts, the torque generated by the weight and over hang will shear the holes in the mild steel frame. Welding is the answer.
This looks awesome. I wonder if a flat tow could still be attached to the bus behind the deck. I love the fact that it was bolted and not welded.
Wow. Thought of everything and it works perfectly. Great work. Door hinge is the best idea.
Thanks! :)
this video should have more views this was SUPER helpful
Glad it was helpful! We always try to include info that we couldn’t find in videos and had to learn for ourselves. Please share! 🤗
Very helpful video! Looking forward to giving this a shot on my bus
Good call on the bumper 😅
Great job!
What a great idea!!!
How did this affect drivability in the city did the swing prove difficult
Thanks for the tips! I've been looking for a similar video, but nothing great until this. I'm thinking about doing something similar, but not as long. It might even be super short as almost a step, because I want to haul a small trailer and have something so I can climb up on the roof. I can climb in and out of my back window, so this could be handy. I could also put a spare or my cooler on it, or just somewhere I can keep stuff off the ground.
Nice job. Looks like it was well thought out. I hope it doesn’t come across as nit picking but I for one would prefer to have the 6 inch C channel iron resting on the 10 in C channel iron provided that such a configuration allows the use of the pre drilled holes. I’m betting you thought of that already though…😉👍
All great points, the bus frame is heat treated, to make it stronger , welding weakened it. I’ve been told.
What did you use to attach your decking to the metal frame and did you use pressure treated boards?
Is length now a issue??
Tail lights are not where the bumper is??
Awesome video!! I wonder if you can enclose that deck to be like a shed or garage. Plus are you allowed to make the deck wider for bigger bikes Indians or Harley’s ?
How did you get the bumper back on?
Hey man, great video! Wanting to do a back desk on my bus as well. Quick Question: Where'd you get the C channel?
Nice work, a couple of questions: any change in mpg with that bumper scooping air? Is it easier to bottom out in steep driveways etc? Thx
I thought about doing it on my bus but was scared of all the stuff I would hit with it hanging out the back
I was going to do the same for my motorcycle. But I had the idea of using a wheelchair crane lift like you see on the back of pickup trucks to get the bike up and down. Does that seem plausible?
doesnt that block your lights from being seen clearly?
The motorcycle does partially block the original lights which is why we added additional lights onto the bumper! There’s also the lights up on the top back of the bus so there’s lights everywhere ☺️
Hey just wondering what kind of metal you used for the c channel? I figure steel, but that seems pricey.
It is “mild steel” which is much less expensive than stainless steel but still very strong. We recommend painting mild steel because the surface can rust if you don’t paint it
Are you still in Austin TX?
No, we're in North Carolina. We just picked up the bus from Texas! :)
Do not drill holes or weld on the frame FLANGES. That is why you see no holes in the section of the frame rails that are horizontal and many holes on the vertical piece of the frame rail.
Even the manufacturer that installed that sticker ignored its own recommendations by welding about a foot long extension to the rails lol, ive seen this on many buses so its not anything wrong with welding to it if its done right.
Dude......a half inch bolt needs A HALF INCH HOLE...DRILLED WITH A HALF INCH DRILL BIT.......use the exact size bit for the bolt your using.....fyi..........you need a spacer between the c-chanel and the frame webbing....the deck will eventually sag only relying on the bolts to hold it up......otherwise nice job
True but since they did like 5 holes they would sag evenly and only 1/16" so you wouldn't even notice that
This is really not a good idea. Even if you use grade 8 nuts and bolts, the torque generated by the weight and over hang will shear the holes in the mild steel frame. Welding is the answer.