Progress Report I: Spray Foam Insulation & Custom Cabinetry

So far I have gutted the motor home, sprayed the inside with closed cell spray foam insulation and have begun building custom cabinetry.

"The advantages of closed-cell foam compared to open-cell foam include its strength, higher R-value, and its greater resistance to the leakage of air or water vapor." (1)

"Closed-cell foam would be a good choice where small framing sizes need the greatest R-value per inch possible." (1)

For more information and to compare closed cell vs. open cell spray foam, please refer to this article on SprayFoam.com

Here are some photos showing my progress.
This is the exterior. I have opted to eliminate the rear door and window to allow for a larger shower and rear bedroom.

This is the opposite side. Here I have opted to remove one of the windows towards the front to allow for a better living room layout and room for more custom cabinetry.

Here I am standing with my back to the dashboard, looking down the center passage of the motor castle. To the left is my custom kitchen. The cabinet is curved for ease of movement. It also has a cutting board that slides out. There will be a sink, a stove top and a microwave. To the right is the eating nook. Down the center to the left is the space for the shower, to the right the toilet and to the back a large master bedroom.

This is a picture of the eating area with built in benches.

(1) Closed Cell vs. Open Cell Foam , available at: http://www.sprayfoam.com/spps/ahpg.cfm?spgid=6 on November 12, 2009.

Why a Stucco Motor Home?

I know, you are thinking I'm crazy. I get that reaction pretty much every time I tell someone about my idea; The World's First Stucco Motor Home!

I am sure you are asking, "Why on earth would he cover a motor home in stucco?!!?", well, grab yourself a cup of coffee and let me tell you about my inspiration and vision.

I have several U.S. Patents on a spray foam and stucco wall system and proprietary tools to use with this system, the Masterbond™ Wall system. It involves planing flat closed cell spray foam insulation and applying surface materials on the exterior of a structure, ranging from stucco to culture stone, siding and metal. I think the world's first stucco motor home will be the marketing push that will demonstrate the magic of close cell spray foam and will open the market up to virtually every person to upgrade to this super energy efficient product, without going inside and disrupting the interior occupants.

The Masterbond™ wall system will cut any building's heat loss by 50% or more and give buildings with masonry structures unequaled efficiency because of the Positive Thermal Mass (P.T.M.). PTM is when the thermal mass works in the performance of storing heat and cold for the building. Negative thermal mass is when heat and cool are sucked from the building because it is not protected by insulation, not to mention deterioration on a structure because it's exposed to thermal shocks. It's that simple. All this value and it looks visually spectacular for a life time. Last, but most important, it can and will create new jobs by the thousands!!

How good is that? It's planed and simple. The motor home is only a tool, but, if you want yours done, it's going to cost you --$$!! But hey, wait a minute, I just realized as I'm writing this, my Masterbond™ wall system would be great to upgrade a stationary mobile home or trailer home! If you are looking for an estimate on a project, please e-mail me.

My Crazy Idea

Everyday my mind is swimming with ideas. I wake up at 4 AM most days because the gears already start turning and I have to sit down to sift through my thoughts.

One foggy day...ok just kidding...one day, I had this brilliant idea to buy an old motorhome, gut it, spray it with foam and cover the outside in stucco using my patented Masterbond™ wall system.

I present you *drumroll* the birth of THE WORLD'S FIRST STUCCO MOTOR CASTLE! I'm going to remodel a 1979 Dodge Titan 35 Ft. motorhome and am going to cover it in Stucco! This motorhome was made by the Champion home builders.