After watching, I was forced to contact the authorities. After very little debate, they concluded this series to already be a Certified Banger. Congratulations!
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Yeah the whole time im watching this I'm wondering why he didn't do insulation.. I mean living in a hot area it's not necessary but it does help out alot and when he decides so go to a different environment he is going to notice
These buses are insulated poorly. And the roof should have been insulated as well. All that metal is gonna sweat horribly once someone starts living in it. Moisture is gonna cause mold, even in the desert.
Yeah but people spend almost $2000 a month on rent think of that every month for a year if you slowly put away money you could totally buy this bus and it would be worth it’s weight in gold.
Suggestion for the guys trying it: Rust is the worst enemy of this type of vehicles. Always check the floor, walls and roof. Look for leaks or damage. Check the structure that holds the metal sheets and try to fix your interior structure to the steel structure (instead of the metal sheets). Unfortunately this may mean removing the floor and part of the walls. I recommend it and also look for mold. The old insulation might have some of that also. I'm not totally sold on screwing the wood beams to the metal sheet. I would prefer to create brackets and weld those to the structure, paint everything and the bolt the wood beams to the bracket. Always put a circuit/fuse box if you are mixing big metal boxes, water and electricity. You will be driving and things might break or get loose damaging the installation. You might suffer a traffic accident and a bus fire is no joke. Finally, consider that a big metal box will change dimensions with the temperature (interior and exterior). You might need to consider this in order to avoid warping or breaking wood. That also plays an important factor on reducing the noise while driving. On the mechanical side, check suspension, axel, brakes condition and lubrication on all those points. Consult a diesel mechanic and hear their ideas about the project. You even might take advantage on the original electric installation, or neumatic lines included on the truck.
I've tried to be as positive and constructive as possible, but the work that is shown on the video is a little disappointing and can be dangerous if the guys following the channel try it without a correct planning and guidance. I know that the channel is for DIYers, (damn, even my self I have been optimistically ignorant of some of the challenges I faced in my life, but I always tried to reduce the risk, at least the risk to injury others). Until today, the risk of getting hurt, sick or to injure someone else with the projects was really low. This build takes the risk to another level (I know, you have your disclaimer) I'm not comfortable on how it's presented. As your pal Four Eyes has said on his videos, designing and planning how tackle the problems and needs is the trickiest part of a build. Everybody can use a tool. Planning should have taken a bigger part of the video. Sorry for the text wall. Keep the good work, but more importantly, keep yourself safe and healthy (and help to keep the followers safe too).
Seems like in these skoolie type vids ... not seeing much in the way about .... the "mechanical" aka engine and drive train information. Seems to me ... that spending a few grand having the engine gone over and what ever.
If I can add think about ways to minimize weight in your build, remember your going to be hauling all this around wherever you go. Your building with the mentality of a home reno, way too many studs thinner skins, I build two of these and have learned to build thin solid panels with 3/4" furring strips and 1/4" skins. Watch a video on how they build rv's cabinets. Added solid foam in exterior walls and in walls for extra rigidity. In my mind just saying your not an electrician or plumber doesn't excuse doing bad work, the electrical dangers are just as real in a vehicle as they are in a home. As for plumbing this is where you really need to be positive of what your doing vibrations/potholes will really take a toll on these components, small leak can cause MAJOR problems down the road. Mold wood rot .... Please leave areas like this removable for servicing. Good luck with the build and please do some more research on planning and prep, IE lighting, switches, speaker wiring, water, heat/ac ventilation, exhaust fan....... before putting in the "pretty".
Before you get too deep into this project, I humbly suggest using Dow Corning Foamular (or similar) insulation board inside the gaps in the wall. It's easy to cut with hand tools and easy to apply with liquid nails adhesive. If you care about the gaps, you can fill them in with a few cans of Great Stuff spray foam insulation. Besides making the interior more comfortable, it will pay for itself by reducing the need to burn diesel to run the air conditioner.
A very nice clean simple start. A friend gifted me a school bus. I've been intending one into my life expecting that I would find one at a good price. I guess you could say I'm flowing. Now I need to develop some skills like you. After reading the comments now I need to learn some mechanic skills. Nevermind, "UNIVERSE , SEND ME THE RIGHT HELP FOR THIS PROJECT"!
I've been a Contractor for 33 year's and I like the way your skills are going with this bus, hope to see you finish this project ,like a jack of all trades around this part the woods brother!!!!
How do you spent so much time and effort masking off the windows, but justify leaving the stickers for texture. And not to mention he painted over the emergency exit, handle and everything. I cringed.
While you were painting, this reminded me of a PCP addict that was asked by his daughter to repaint her bedroom. So he got all jacked up on wet, took 20ngallons of paint, and literally painted everything in her room. Wall clock, book case, books, floor, windows, bed, the potted flowers....
It’s so cool to go back and watch this again, this was the first video I ever watched on your channel and I have watched almost every one since. You are truly one of the best CZcamsrs out there
literally the fact u build things, make these videos and have a podcast is so inspiring ! so much respect for someone who has that passion and pursues it
Suggestion: Air Pods do not provide any hearing protection whatsoever. Use ear muffs. Grinding metal can put out over 100db which will damage your hearing permanently. But, wear whatever you want.
@Anonymous Apologies, Im from Aus, and our hearing protection are called ear muffs. They are rated to our safety standards. I don't mean over ear headphones if that's what you thought.
Remember he is not an expert , just a do-it-yourself kind of guy . Yeah right ?! This is one of those jack of all trades genius that could do such an incredible complicated and labor intensive project like this . Wish I had half the skills this guy has , what an incredible build !
quick tip for making templates is taking a 4x8 sheet of cardboard and cutting it into 2" strips and making your border as well adding supports so it doesn't fall apart when you pull it down. hot glue is used to attach the pieces together and small dabs can be used to keep the template up while it's being made. I did granite/marble work for several years and its the fastest way I've found aside from a laser system and a heck of alot cheaper.
i love how on these builds they never bother looking at the mechanics of the vehicle and just start putting stuff inside of it, the outside of that looks like shite, make sure its mechanically sound first
@@whathandleUtalkabt If that's true, he got absolutely ripped off at $10k. Edit: In a later video he says he paid $8k and $2k in repairs and it runs. All in all not too bad, but they're are better deals out there for those looking to get into the skoolie life.
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There are a lot of great videos of transformed buses but I haven't come across one as detailed as this one that is from scratch. This is absolutely exactly what I was hoping to find... awesome ! Great video on every level..thanks heaps for sharing.✔️🙏☀️
Ever since I was young I've wanted to do this, now at 13 I'm getting my inspiration and writing my plans ONLY 3 MORE YEARS TILL I CAN MAKE MY DREAM COME TRUE WHOOOOO 🙈🙈
I love this project! One thing I would suggest to look is a vinyl floor it would make it feel more like a home. Goonsquad did it on their army truck and it really bring an home feel. Blue paint it likely to peel at some point and vinyl plank is very durable and waterproof!
I'll be honest the original bus wasn't that bad and a lot of those original materials could have been reused or sold to someone else building a similar project. I'm glad you showed what happens when you remove the lines because most people don't realize that cutting off the source does not remove the fluid already present in the lines. I think this is going to be a really good build and I will finish watching the video. This is by first the first RV transformation that I watched the whole video! You are a transformation Genius!!
My husband is a retired El Reno Police Lieutenant. i also grew up in El Reno and in Yukon...so when i seen this bus, i freaked out a bit lol! wish I knew who owned it before your cousin sent it to you! ;)
Been hearing about this bus for a while on the podcast. I’ve been waiting for this series to start to be posted. Looks great so far. Can’t wait to see the finished product. 👍
Looking forward to this build out. Can’t wait to see where you’ll put the air conditioner, because I know Joshua Tree is hot, and will be getting hotter over the summer. Great video!
Think about ways to minimize weight in your build, remember your going to be hauling all this around wherever you go. Your building with the mentality of a home reno, way too many studs thinner skins, I build two of these and have learned to build thin solid panels with 3/4" furring strips and 1/4" skins. Watch a video on how they build rv's cabinets. Added solid foam in exterior walls and in walls for extra rigidity. Glue and finish nails really make these strong. In my mind just saying your not an electrician or plumber doesn't excuse doing bad work, the electrical dangers are just as real in a vehicle as they are in a home. As for plumbing this is where you really need to be positive of what your doing vibrations/potholes will really take a toll on these components, small leak can cause MAJOR problems down the road. Mold wood rot .... Please leave areas like this removable for servicing. Good luck with the build and please do some more research on planning and prep, IE lighting, switches, speaker wiring, water, heat/ac ventilation, exhaust fan....... before putting in the "pretty".
Yes, he obviously did not research or watch videos about properly converting a bus. He has 275K views now so mission accomplished but, as a usable bus, it is a waste of Home Depot’s money as is.
Just discovered your channel via your plywood floor video and I’m obsessed! Can’t stop watching. I’m learning so much! Thanks for making such amazing content!
Loving this project so far, great production quality on the video as well. Definitely try to capture and properly dispose of coolant (or any other vehicle fluids) in the future though, it's horrible stuff to get out into the environment, and you can get some pretty hefty fines for it in most places as well.
Before i started the video i was going to make a smart ASS comment saying" I wonder if he left the sticker on the bus like he does sometimes on the sheets of plywood. I started laughing when he said he is leaving the stickers and painting over them.
Dude. Being young, sharp, and healthy, havin' a nice truck and nice tools, a comfy Airstream to retire to, and a long-term building project in the desert? Every man's dream.
Tip… calking…. Put a small amount of liquid dish soap in a cereal bowl (size) with water. Run your bead along the corner to be calked. With a soft gentle brush, brush the bead as well as both sides of the bead with the soapy water. Then dip your calking squeegee in the soapy water and draw it along the bead. The calking will fall right off the squeegee and not stick to the wall coated with soapy water, limiting the spreading out of the calking. It is a slick trick… NEXT…. dip your finger tips in the soapy water and light run them over the calked corner bead. It will smooth it out and give it a polished professional look. It will amaze you how well this works… do a few tests before doing the job to get the feel. I learned this trick shortly after moving to Germany back in 1998… I was shocked how easy and fantastic the results are…
I really appreciate the amount of content you placed in this video. I was afraid I'd have to wait until the next upload to see the plumbing, electrical and bathroom framing. Now I feel satisfied and can't wait to watch the next vid!!! 😀
First I was worried about the fact that he didn't change any window. I thought of all the nergy loss when heating or cooling the bus. But then I discovered that he didn't even insolate the floor or walls. This bus is gonna be a pain in the arse to cool or heat.
and the thickness of his walls, couldve taken a lesson from trailers and RV's... their walls are super thin, to cut down on weight, for obvious reasons.
I'm just impressed I caught this before comments exploded. Love your channel! I love woodworking and your channel is motivating and inspiring. I appreciate the content and enthusiasm!
I like how you made the templates of the curves and all so you could make the real wall coverings, that was smart, I'm gonna have to do that this time around... Building in a bus is hard and easy depending how you look at it.
Hey man! love your content! Antifreeze is bad for the environment, especially animals. They like the sweet taste but if they consume the content they will die. Just a heads up.
This was so satisfying to watch and I can’t wait for the next episode! It’s my dream to one day have a bus tiny home so I’m living vicariously through you. Good work as always!
Mike: "Hey Ben & Jesse... you guys wanna wear these white painting suits and pose like badasses while I play rock music in the background of my video?" Ben: "Only if I can do a half zip and show my chest."
Wow! First, a home theatre and now a tiny home.You've come a long way since those early coffee table builds.👍 Congrats and good luck on this project. I plan on staying tuned. Also, will we see HomemadeModern dropping by to lend a hand?
I can’t take this seriously as a home or even a place to stay in parked for any extended period without any added insulation. I can see leaving the single pane windows due to cost, but not adding insulation...no.
Shaun Jones Sr Exactly. Floors, walls and ceiling should be insulated. Spray foam (recommended) or reflective backed foam board. The amount of power required to cool this thing would be drastically lower. If you wanted to use roof mounted solar to cool, forget it without proper insulation.
After watching, I was forced to contact the authorities. After very little debate, they concluded this series to already be a Certified Banger. Congratulations!
Ok
Ok
Okkkkkk
Yep
Wha I’m confused I’m only 9
This guys taking stay at home to a whole new level
No shiet sherlouk
😂you a dope man
Government: stay home him: ok hold on let me go get it
@@watchthis0611 I posted this comment on every single one of these bus videos try to find them all
Obvious Gamer k?
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Suggestions: insulate the floor walls and ceiling . Trust me when it’s hot it’s hot and in the winter it’s cold. But everything is nice good job sir
Yeah the whole time im watching this I'm wondering why he didn't do insulation.. I mean living in a hot area it's not necessary but it does help out alot and when he decides so go to a different environment he is going to notice
The bus is already insulated
Watch the whole video. Its already insulated.
More insulation does not hurt.
These buses are insulated poorly. And the roof should have been insulated as well. All that metal is gonna sweat horribly once someone starts living in it. Moisture is gonna cause mold, even in the desert.
That bus came from a town close to where we live. Small world moment.
my husband is a retired El Reno Police Lieutenant. i also grew up in El Reno and in Yukon... and yes, very small world :D
I love how he was telling us how to do this like it was normal to buy a 10,000 bus and turn it into a tiny home XD
10,000 bus?
and yea it is
more like 3,000... Buses are pretty cheap
Yeah but people spend almost $2000 a month on rent think of that every month for a year if you slowly put away money you could totally buy this bus and it would be worth it’s weight in gold.
@@spooky9176 didn't he say at the beginning hr bought it for 10 grand
@@tlmob4172 yes, yes he did
Suggestion for the guys trying it:
Rust is the worst enemy of this type of vehicles. Always check the floor, walls and roof. Look for leaks or damage. Check the structure that holds the metal sheets and try to fix your interior structure to the steel structure (instead of the metal sheets).
Unfortunately this may mean removing the floor and part of the walls. I recommend it and also look for mold. The old insulation might have some of that also.
I'm not totally sold on screwing the wood beams to the metal sheet. I would prefer to create brackets and weld those to the structure, paint everything and the bolt the wood beams to the bracket.
Always put a circuit/fuse box if you are mixing big metal boxes, water and electricity. You will be driving and things might break or get loose damaging the installation. You might suffer a traffic accident and a bus fire is no joke.
Finally, consider that a big metal box will change dimensions with the temperature (interior and exterior). You might need to consider this in order to avoid warping or breaking wood. That also plays an important factor on reducing the noise while driving.
On the mechanical side, check suspension, axel, brakes condition and lubrication on all those points. Consult a diesel mechanic and hear their ideas about the project. You even might take advantage on the original electric installation, or neumatic lines included on the truck.
Great advice!
Awesome info!! thanks
I've tried to be as positive and constructive as possible, but the work that is shown on the video is a little disappointing and can be dangerous if the guys following the channel try it without a correct planning and guidance.
I know that the channel is for DIYers, (damn, even my self I have been optimistically ignorant of some of the challenges I faced in my life, but I always tried to reduce the risk, at least the risk to injury others). Until today, the risk of getting hurt, sick or to injure someone else with the projects was really low. This build takes the risk to another level (I know, you have your disclaimer) I'm not comfortable on how it's presented.
As your pal Four Eyes has said on his videos, designing and planning how tackle the problems and needs is the trickiest part of a build. Everybody can use a tool.
Planning should have taken a bigger part of the video.
Sorry for the text wall. Keep the good work, but more importantly, keep yourself safe and healthy (and help to keep the followers safe too).
Seems like in these skoolie type vids ... not seeing much in the way about .... the "mechanical" aka engine and drive train information. Seems to me ... that spending a few grand having the engine gone over and what ever.
If I can add think about ways to minimize weight in your build, remember your going to be hauling all this around wherever you go. Your building with the mentality of a home reno, way too many studs thinner skins, I build two of these and have learned to build thin solid panels with 3/4" furring strips and 1/4" skins. Watch a video on how they build rv's cabinets. Added solid foam in exterior walls and in walls for extra rigidity. In my mind just saying your not an electrician or plumber doesn't excuse doing bad work, the electrical dangers are just as real in a vehicle as they are in a home. As for plumbing this is where you really need to be positive of what your doing vibrations/potholes will really take a toll on these components, small leak can cause MAJOR problems down the road. Mold wood rot .... Please leave areas like this removable for servicing. Good luck with the build and please do some more research on planning and prep, IE lighting, switches, speaker wiring, water, heat/ac ventilation, exhaust fan....... before putting in the "pretty".
Before you get too deep into this project, I humbly suggest using Dow Corning Foamular (or similar) insulation board inside the gaps in the wall. It's easy to cut with hand tools and easy to apply with liquid nails adhesive. If you care about the gaps, you can fill them in with a few cans of Great Stuff spray foam insulation.
Besides making the interior more comfortable, it will pay for itself by reducing the need to burn diesel to run the air conditioner.
Im humbly think the same
A very nice clean simple start.
A friend gifted me a school bus.
I've been intending one into my life expecting that I would find one at a good price.
I guess you could say I'm flowing.
Now I need to develop some skills like you.
After reading the comments now I need to learn some mechanic skills.
Nevermind, "UNIVERSE , SEND ME THE RIGHT HELP FOR THIS PROJECT"!
I've been a Contractor for 33 year's and I like the way your skills are going with this bus, hope to see you finish this project ,like a jack of all trades around this part the woods brother!!!!
This is taking "living on the road" quite literally
I would have to agree
Why do you comment on every video I watch
The homeless man down the street would agree.
Can't help but get the feeling that some of these "design choices" were made to save work, not because of the aesthetics..
Feel the same way, lazy in places. Witch is a shame really.
Yeah... should have removed tge stickers and used a wood or wood look floor.
How do you spent so much time and effort masking off the windows, but justify leaving the stickers for texture. And not to mention he painted over the emergency exit, handle and everything. I cringed.
Quan Luong that hurt
no one which*
While you were painting, this reminded me of a PCP addict that was asked by his daughter to repaint her bedroom. So he got all jacked up on wet, took 20ngallons of paint, and literally painted everything in her room. Wall clock, book case, books, floor, windows, bed, the potted flowers....
Pcp addict? Looks like she set herself up failure.
Was this a CZcams video or something?
THE OLD OWNER WATCHING HIS HOURS OF WORK GETTING TRASHED BE LIKE : 👁️👄👁️
Lol
Yeah
It’s so cool to go back and watch this again, this was the first video I ever watched on your channel and I have watched almost every one since. You are truly one of the best CZcamsrs out there
Lmao all the times where you said I didn’t remove something to keep it original I just kept thinking maybe it’s just too much work
Stickers got me...that was a no-brainer.
he does that on wood working projects too :)
This bus buildout has been a long time coming.. couldn't be more excited to share this journey with you all!! Thanks for all the support :)
Yay! Love the idea of this series. Look forward to watching.
Always i will be inthe bus haha
Good wishes
Love the build, just a word to the wise people get rid of the subfloor and ceiling to insulate/ make sure nothing is rotten or rusted.
Woohoooo finally!!!!! Those Facebook snippet videos had me so excited to see some more progress!! 🙆
Is this the bus you drove to Joshua Tree?
So hyped to see you tackle it all 🙌🏼.
I'm from el reno, I've literally been on that bus!
This Build Is SUPER Impressive, The Bath Room Is AMAZING!!
literally the fact u build things, make these videos and have a podcast is so inspiring ! so much respect for someone who has that passion and pursues it
You've been blessed with getting into everyone's recommended
Suggestion: Air Pods do not provide any hearing protection whatsoever. Use ear muffs.
Grinding metal can put out over 100db which will damage your hearing permanently. But, wear whatever you want.
@Anonymous Apologies, Im from Aus, and our hearing protection are called ear muffs. They are rated to our safety standards.
I don't mean over ear headphones if that's what you thought.
@Anonymous even regular foam earplugs for noise reduction are far better than even the best consumer ANC noise cancellation headphones
@@xistencestudios8904 Definitely
There are companies that make ear bud/ear protection hybrids. Its possible that that is what he was wearing.
@@owlislike doesn't look like it and I have not seen such earbuds. I have seen ear muffs with speakers in them
Remember he is not an expert , just a do-it-yourself kind of guy . Yeah right ?! This is one of those jack of all trades genius that could do such an incredible complicated and labor intensive project like this . Wish I had half the skills this guy has , what an incredible build !
quick tip for making templates is taking a 4x8 sheet of cardboard and cutting it into 2" strips and making your border as well adding supports so it doesn't fall apart when you pull it down. hot glue is used to attach the pieces together and small dabs can be used to keep the template up while it's being made. I did granite/marble work for several years and its the fastest way I've found aside from a laser system and a heck of alot cheaper.
i love how on these builds they never bother looking at the mechanics of the vehicle and just start putting stuff inside of it, the outside of that looks like shite, make sure its mechanically sound first
The bus ia not drivable.will just sit as a tiny house
@@whathandleUtalkabt If that's true, he got absolutely ripped off at $10k.
Edit: In a later video he says he paid $8k and $2k in repairs and it runs. All in all not too bad, but they're are better deals out there for those looking to get into the skoolie life.
Who's watching this in quarantine and thinking hmm I wish I live in a tiny house
you can build a tiny house on the terrace or inside one of your rooms!!!
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How did u know!?!?!
Me
Me!
@@BreMarie98 ty for replying
I'm so excited to follow along on this transformation!
Oh my god I am such a big fan btw how are you
me too
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There are a lot of great videos of transformed buses but I haven't come across one as detailed as this one that is from scratch.
This is absolutely exactly what I was hoping to find... awesome !
Great video on every level..thanks heaps for sharing.✔️🙏☀️
@@deen.grind.she’s not gonna reply to you 😂 😂 lmao
if you planning to watch this video.. i have to tell you something this video is so addictive 😻 you cannot miss anything for this video 🙏
Ever since I was young I've wanted to do this, now at 13 I'm getting my inspiration and writing my plans ONLY 3 MORE YEARS TILL I CAN MAKE MY DREAM COME TRUE WHOOOOO 🙈🙈
*This is gonna be an epic journey*
I love this project! One thing I would suggest to look is a vinyl floor it would make it feel more like a home. Goonsquad did it on their army truck and it really bring an home feel. Blue paint it likely to peel at some point and vinyl plank is very durable and waterproof!
You may want to consider adding a fuse board because if something goes wrong it will take out all the electrics and risk damaging the power supply.
Or set his bus on fire due to short-circuit
I'll be honest the original bus wasn't that bad and a lot of those original materials could have been reused or sold to someone else building a similar project. I'm glad you showed what happens when you remove the lines because most people don't realize that cutting off the source does not remove the fluid already present in the lines. I think this is going to be a really good build and I will finish watching the video. This is by first the first RV transformation that I watched the whole video! You are a transformation Genius!!
My husband is a retired El Reno Police Lieutenant. i also grew up in El Reno and in Yukon...so when i seen this bus, i freaked out a bit lol! wish I knew who owned it before your cousin sent it to you! ;)
3 people out in the desert, in a hollowed out bus, wearing white suits and masks.... what does that remind me of?
Yeeaah ...science bitch!!!
This reminds me of my crack addiction
The days of meth and crack cooking maybe? 👨🍳🤯😱 Or is it the TV show that got you hooked?🤨🤔😉
Breaking Bad vibes...
Walter are you out there?
Mike this is super sick, air bnb this out, and make it a bangbus ayyy
It was real nice of you to spill anti freeze everywhere to kill animals and real great for the plant throwing it in the ground
Pretty sure it wont kill any animals. Puddles dont last long in deserts...😂
I really wanna do this one day
The new blue painted floor color is oh, so pretty against the new white paint color of the walls. I love it!
This thing is going to be sick!!! So excited to see you started the series. Looking forward to see more !!!
Been hearing about this bus for a while on the podcast. I’ve been waiting for this series to start to be posted. Looks great so far. Can’t wait to see the finished product. 👍
Looking forward to this build out. Can’t wait to see where you’ll put the air conditioner, because I know Joshua Tree is hot, and will be getting hotter over the summer. Great video!
Henrietta Koffi He’s going to wish he added insulation if anyone is actually going to stay in this while parked.
A look at the paint coat 🧥 , reminds me of PPE Kit in this Covid Era.
Best regards from New Delhi, India🇮🇳
Literally 20 seconds in and I'm already exited as hell
Think about ways to minimize weight in your build, remember your going to be hauling all this around wherever you go. Your building with the mentality of a home reno, way too many studs thinner skins, I build two of these and have learned to build thin solid panels with 3/4" furring strips and 1/4" skins. Watch a video on how they build rv's cabinets. Added solid foam in exterior walls and in walls for extra rigidity. Glue and finish nails really make these strong. In my mind just saying your not an electrician or plumber doesn't excuse doing bad work, the electrical dangers are just as real in a vehicle as they are in a home. As for plumbing this is where you really need to be positive of what your doing vibrations/potholes will really take a toll on these components, small leak can cause MAJOR problems down the road. Mold wood rot .... Please leave areas like this removable for servicing. Good luck with the build and please do some more research on planning and prep, IE lighting, switches, speaker wiring, water, heat/ac ventilation, exhaust fan....... before putting in the "pretty".
Yes, he obviously did not research or watch videos about properly converting a bus. He has 275K views now so mission accomplished but, as a usable bus, it is a waste of Home Depot’s money as is.
Great info, ty for those of us who r going to be trying to build a skoolie
Just discovered your channel via your plywood floor video and I’m obsessed! Can’t stop watching. I’m learning so much! Thanks for making such amazing content!
The size of that school bus is huge compared to a London apartment
Hell yea it is longer than London more longer than uk
Loving this project so far, great production quality on the video as well. Definitely try to capture and properly dispose of coolant (or any other vehicle fluids) in the future though, it's horrible stuff to get out into the environment, and you can get some pretty hefty fines for it in most places as well.
This bus is way bigger than usual ones! I really enjoy what you did with such a huge bus!
So excited for this project!!
so awesome and excited for this series
Does the outside of the bus has all the screws points out? "Hellraiser type"?
How do you covered them?
Before i started the video i was going to make a smart ASS comment saying" I wonder if he left the sticker on the bus like he does sometimes on the sheets of plywood. I started laughing when he said he is leaving the stickers and painting over them.
You really have a hard on for Mike huh? You comment on a lot of his videos. 😂
Dude. Being young, sharp, and healthy, havin' a nice truck and nice tools, a comfy Airstream to retire to, and a long-term building project in the desert? Every man's dream.
Tip… calking…. Put a small amount of liquid dish soap in a cereal bowl (size) with water. Run your bead along the corner to be calked. With a soft gentle brush, brush the bead as well as both sides of the bead with the soapy water. Then dip your calking squeegee in the soapy water and draw it along the bead. The calking will fall right off the squeegee and not stick to the wall coated with soapy water, limiting the spreading out of the calking. It is a slick trick… NEXT…. dip your finger tips in the soapy water and light run them over the calked corner bead. It will smooth it out and give it a polished professional look. It will amaze you how well this works… do a few tests before doing the job to get the feel. I learned this trick shortly after moving to Germany back in 1998… I was shocked how easy and fantastic the results are…
I really appreciate the amount of content you placed in this video. I was afraid I'd have to wait until the next upload to see the plumbing, electrical and bathroom framing. Now I feel satisfied and can't wait to watch the next vid!!! 😀
First I was worried about the fact that he didn't change any window. I thought of all the nergy loss when heating or cooling the bus. But then I discovered that he didn't even insolate the floor or walls. This bus is gonna be a pain in the arse to cool or heat.
Yeah. I was wondering why he hadn't installed any insulation.
yo and the electrical plug with exposed wire 14:10. so the walls and floor are going to sweat and possibly short circuit.
and the thickness of his walls, couldve taken a lesson from trailers and RV's... their walls are super thin, to cut down on weight, for obvious reasons.
I'm just impressed I caught this before comments exploded. Love your channel! I love woodworking and your channel is motivating and inspiring. I appreciate the content and enthusiasm!
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching
ARE YOU SERIOUS??? is this the twilight zone why are yall lying? am i not in on the joke?
i didnt know jhonny bravo has a passion for campers, cool bro
I like how you made the templates of the curves and all so you could make the real wall coverings, that was smart, I'm gonna have to do that this time around... Building in a bus is hard and easy depending how you look at it.
Hey man! love your content! Antifreeze is bad for the environment, especially animals. They like the sweet taste but if they consume the content they will die. Just a heads up.
Consume the content? You sound stupid, just say drink it.
Michael Bussing actually you sound stupid.
you’re not hung to insulate? i would def recommend esp given that it’s in joshua tree
It's already insulated...he mentioned this.
Joshua Tree doesn't get to hot
@@oslogutt80 i read this comment *right* before he said this at 22:16
I've been looking forward to this one! Nice work Mike.
Being honest usually with videos like this i get bored but i enjoyed this
Best Skoolie Shower build that I've seen so far!
This was so satisfying to watch and I can’t wait for the next episode! It’s my dream to one day have a bus tiny home so I’m living vicariously through you. Good work as always!
Byfar the coolest project you've ever done. You've outdone youself this time, looking forward to parts 2-6!!!
Sweet!! Thanks a lot
Does the outside of the bus has all the screws points out? "Hellraiser type"?
How do you covered them?
I can just imagine you saying, "Jesse, we need to cook." When you got in the paint suits.
I think that plywood template was so clever. I never would’ve thought to do that
Mike: "Hey Ben & Jesse... you guys wanna wear these white painting suits and pose like badasses while I play rock music in the background of my video?"
Ben: "Only if I can do a half zip and show my chest."
100% accurate 😂
Finally a guy who doesn’t take at least a year to finish something unlike people on TikTok
Congratulations man! Project looked insane. Is it just me, or did I miss the make model of this school bus?
Yes i also want to know the same
Came across this video and I have to say - this guy is absolutely gorgeous on the eye!
OMG this whole transformation is so good
I actually graduated from El Reno and I thought this was just an ultra targeted ad😂😂
But I’ve been in that bus for sure.
him: "its clean, freash"
meanwhile There’s some tape on the floor 😂
Instead of using metal right angle's to secure the wood to wood, i would use a system called "pocket hole jig"
all those 90o brackets.....
so glad you have links for everything!
I didn't like this video until you removed the air con like a boss ,.nice bus mate and awesome job.
As soon as he said “my name is Mike Montgomery” I immediately thought of PLL (Pretty Little Liars) 😂
I thought of the How to undo with mike montgomery
Should rename this project "cheapest way to build a skoolie "
The fact that u never sweat doing all that on the wasteland
I swear she said she was 18 I PROMISE
thanks for all the tips and information, I’m totally going to buy a bus and change it into a house instead of driving it. 😁
He makes it look so easy
5:10-Me and my homies when we wear matching outfits to school.
Lmfao so true
This guy i don’t want to stay inside
Him:
lEtS buiLd iNsIdE
bro i swear you sound exactly like that kid on the bus from the polar express who talked a lot lmao
Looks like him to o 😂
You've convinced me. I'm going to do this..
So cool! Was not expecting it to look that good
Wow! First, a home theatre and now a tiny home.You've come a long way since those early coffee table builds.👍 Congrats and good luck on this project. I plan on staying tuned. Also, will we see HomemadeModern dropping by to lend a hand?
Thanks for sticking around so long!! I hope so 😜
honestly, I would of taken out the middle rubber walk way, it holds a lot of moisture and rust
almost looked like you were gonna do some “cooking” in the RV
I like that you share information on what you show. Most youtube videos are can well be bs because they dont do that.
‘I just got this school bus to turn into a tiny house THIS IS A HUGE PROJECT’
Cut a lot of corners.
I can’t take this seriously as a home or even a place to stay in parked for any extended period without any added insulation. I can see leaving the single pane windows due to cost, but not adding insulation...no.
Chris Howard floor removal. What under the floor? 🤷🏻♂️
Shaun Jones Sr Exactly. Floors, walls and ceiling should be insulated. Spray foam (recommended) or reflective backed foam board. The amount of power required to cool this thing would be drastically lower. If you wanted to use roof mounted solar to cool, forget it without proper insulation.
@@cghoward70 they do all those things in bus builds, he'll do it too. dont just assume he's not gonna do that absolute basics
Badusername2000 He very clearly said he wouldn’t be adding any insulation to the bus. Did you watch the video?
@@shadypalmtree2989 no i did not, lol, id assume he'd have common sense
Great start to a series! Also, those boots are awesome. They look like they really hold up in a work environment. What brand are they?
You are making it soooo easy step by step. Definitely more inspired of moving forward and go purchase my school bus. Great job!
How did you do?
This camera quality is amazing!!