TO: Nancy Myers

FROM: Zack Ellenburg

DATE: February 14, 2022
SUBJECT: APLED 121- Progress Report

Remodeling a bus for cross country home

PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to keep up to date on the progress my girlfriend and I have made
remodeling our bus. We hope to have this project done by April 21st, 2022. Our estimated
budget for this project is $50,000. Our start date was January 21, 2022.

Task list and estimated date of completion:

1. Research size of bus needed. (January 21st)
2. Plan out the bus layout. (January 21st)
3. Purchase used bus. (January 26th)
4. Preform tune up and mechanical work on engine. (January 27th)
5. Gut the entire bus. (February 1st)
6. Raise the roof 2in. (February 10th)
7. Frame layout of bus. (February 15th)
8. Run electrical wiring. (February 18th)
9. Run water pipes and drains. (February 21st)
10. Install bed and built-in dressers. (February 25th)
11. Install shower and toilet. (March 5th)
12. Install fridge, sink, and dishwasher. (March 10th)
13. Install remote work desk, kitchen table, and cabinets. (March 15th)
14. Install solar panels and solar battery pack. (March 20th)
15. Finish drywall and insulation. (March 27th)
16. Decorate. (March 30th)
GANTT Representation:

Task January February March April

Size of bus
Bus layout
Purchase
Tune up
Gut bus
Raise roof
Frame layout
Electrical
Plumbing
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen pt1.
Kitchen pt2.
Solar power
Finish Drywall
Decorate

Work accomplished Work remaining

WORK ACCOMPLISHED:
JANUARY

• Research size of bus.

• Design the bus layout.
• Purchase bus.
• Tune up and mechanical work.
FEBRUARY

• Gut entire bus.

• Raise the roof 2in.
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

• There were more mechanical issues than expected. Took extra days to diagnose and
repair.
• Raising the roof proved difficult with insufficient equipment.
WORK REMAINING
MARCH

• Frame layout of bus.

• Run electrical wiring.
• Run water pipes and drain.
• Install bed and built-in dressers.
APRIL

• Install shower and toilet.

• Install fridge, sink, and dishwasher.
• Install remote work desk, kitchen table, and cabinets.
• Install solar panels and solar battery pack.
• Finish drywall and insulation.
• Decorate.
CONCLUSION
This project we allotted more time than we figured we might need, just in case there is more
bumps in the road. Scheduling is very important as well as a layout plan. Our initial completion
date is April 21st, 2022, but we will not be using this van until June 21st giving us an extra 2
months for anymore problems.
RECOMMENDATIONS

• Plan out before starting project.

• Budget more than you plan to spend.
• Research every part of this build.
• Have the right tool for the right job.