I’m so glad you decorated your bus and that you both really cracked up laughing several times this video. Laughter is by far the best medicine for all that ails you. Keep laughing.
Have a wonderful relaxing time on the beach and don’t even think about your bus problem for the week. When the New Year comes you will have a clear mind and new ideas and energy to deal with it. That is my experience with huge insoluble problems. I have to let my creative mind do its work without me pushing it. So take a holiday in your lovely place. I too find Christmas a difficult time. Good for you to have a quiet holiday season together. I started a grownup dollhouse last year as a project with my 93 year old mother and my husband and this year I hope to do more work on it. To get the main rooms finished anyway. It was something I loved as a kid and for many years after and stopped when I moved to Mexico. It helped me deal with my mother’s demands last year as she became less able to manage her own life and gave us a project to do together. Happy travels in the year ahead
Jesus is the reason for everything in my life -The more I travel the more I believe this isn’t all just random-That gives me all the energy for everything I do in this life ❤️🙏🏻✝️🎄⭐️🚌🇺🇸🎉
These are great questions! I am pondering them and get back to you to ya on them. I’m sorry the bus wasn’t fixed after all. Yall always inspire me with your calm approach to things.🤗
This might be of interest... The Allison B500 electronic control system consist of six major components connected by a wiring harness (look for broken, chewed wires) These components are the electronic control unit vehicle interface module both located in the number one baggage compartment and electronic accelerator pedal three speed sensors shift selector and control valve module. Speed sensors, pressure switch, shift selector, transmit information to the ECU that control solenoids which in turn control shift function. ^^^ consequently - the transmission fluid level MUST be accurately maintained. Start by completely disconnecting bus batteries via knife switch - wait at least 10 minutes. Reconnect batteries, start and warm motor AND transmission (if possible, drive it). MANUALLY CHECK the transmission fluid level hot, on a flat level surface, ENGINE RUNNING, BRAKES APPLIED, >>>> TRANSMISSION in DRIVE
"This location is beautiful, even in the storm." How much is that a metaphor for life's hard moments? I LOVE that! We can focus on the storm OR we can choose to focus on the beauty that exists in spite of it. Those flamingo socks!!! My friend group has a white elephant AND dirty Santa party every year and there is this hideous, 9 foot tall flamingo that gets brought back EVERY year that NO ONE wants and it's become the infamous symbol of our celebration. So fun! Okay, answers: #1 spending time with people (serving or helping them or alongside them); being in beautiful natural spaces (especially old trees - OMG!!!); completing projects on my home #2 the best decision I made was to travel overseas to serve people who are living their day to day lives in extremely difficult circumstances (yes, there are people going through a lot anywhere, but this was pretty extreme and it was a joy and honor to be able to serve and love on them) #3 I would have been more open to the changes that took place in me, rather than trying to hold on to who I was in the past because of things I believed about myself or others that just weren't true (Ahhh, hindsight!) #4 I literally was JUST telling someone how great 2023 was and that I'm a little sad to see it go, even though I know good things are coming in 2024. For me, I think standing on the shore of the Black Sea with beautiful people that I love surrounded by MASSIVE trees of all varieties was a moment I could stay in forever. The only thing I would change is that I would want my children to share the moment with me, but it was like time and all the worries of the world just melted away, and there was just us and the sea. I also had a child graduate university, and the moment when they called her name and she was walking across the stage, shaking the hands of the deans and directors of her program filled with confidence in what she had just accomplished -- seeing that emotion on her face was a landmark moment as a parent. #5 go back to school with full confidence that I have found the course of study that is absolutely, 1000% in line with who I am and what I want from and to give to life #6 I have a children's book that I'd like to develop into a series that's been sitting on a WAY back burner and I really feel like it's time to pull it back to the front and work to get it published. Great questions!! I SO wish I had been able to join you for the live chat. I was looking forward to "meeting" you, but eventually I feel that we will. I hope you were/are able to get some beautiful, sunny beach days, but the waves were just beautiful with the wind pushing them so high onto the shore. Fingers crossed for speedy resolution with the transmission and that it's not too, terribly expensive. At least you have a beautiful spot to wait it out. Merry (way belated) Christmas and a very beautiful and blessed 2024 to you both!
Hi Mela,Don, Pizzicato and Mr SweetFace, beautiful place love the beach, the lights look great the cats approved lol ,have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year stay blessed ❤
Merry Christmas ya all. Fixing my Schooley brings me energy. Doing Bus yoga also. After 23 years pf bus life I've learned to not get bummed out when She breaks down. Its been one thing after another for a couple years. I like that Im already home when it happens. Bell Bell always breaks down in the right spot. I love your video's. You will figure this out. Its so good to learn new things about the bus's we live in. Peace ya all.
So sorry that your bus is still not running right, I hope it is an easy fix and a cheap one. your videos throughout the year have always got such interesting places and you always give us the best information about what is available. I don't like Christmas , it is for children, and my daughter lives away from where I live. I want to give you warm wishes for a merry Christmas and a very happy new year,
I would love to live in a bus like you guys are doing. I don’t think I can get my wife to go for it though. That is a great spot for chilling out for a few days. I absolutely love your kitties. ❤️❤️ .When you get the transmission sorted out, come to Panama City Florida for some more beach time.
Did you check your oil in the transmission? Was it changed recently and if so was it the proper type? HD ATF. Did you check all the lines running to the transmission? Maybe reach out to the RV Bus Conversion Group. The Prevost Group has some great people who know everything like Gil Johnson. Is it the Allison B500? I love my bus except for the increase maintenance. When not driven always then something pops up.
Allison had a recall of the TCM module from the mid 2000's-Don't know what year you have but if it is mid 2000's notify them for more info .It might fix your problem--good luck !!!
I hope you get that shifting problem fixed. Soon and cheap. And yes it definitely pays off in the long run having a diagnostic reader or you just plug it in and you can use it as a another way of seeing how the bus is running down the road . I know they might be expensive but it will take some of the guesswork out of troubleshooting stuff
Merry Christmas!!! Thank you for your wonderful videos. It’s been a rough year for me but watching your adventures is always inspirational and lets me escape reality for a little bit. May 2024 be even better for you guys and the kitties.
Great video and I loved the socks! Three things that brought me energy in 2023, friends, traveling, and finally after 9 years getting the financial success we have been seeking for our business!! One moment I'd love to do again is Trey's bus build! That was an amazing experience of the universe bringing everything together at the perfect moment! What would I change? I really can't think of anything I'd do differently because I feel so blessed to be living this life of so much abundance and grateful to have friends like you both!
Hi guys, just watched your latest video and just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Have lots of fun on Christmas Day. Can’t wait for your next video and also have a happy New Year
Happy Holidays at you guys! Real Action here....2:07 to 3:18 Don looks like a professional driver now. The three-point head movement is the indicator... Looks at "the road" (forward), checks left side mirror ("rear view or road view") and finally looks at the floor (down) ....the classic and very professional, "what's wrong with her?" or "talk to me". Some real Han Solo level "fix it man", do-it-yourself repair style gestures.
Yes, it’s always the same. Only happens if we drive for about over 2 hrs and then stop and idle (for diesel or pee break). If we do a short drive and stop and idle it’s fine. If we don’t stop and keep driving, it’s fine. No idea about the fan.
@Rehabit8 can you look to see if it has one , crawl under the bus and follow the Trans lines and see if it goes into a cooler before it goes into the radiator
Be like Trump, buy a new transmission...Stop crying and get a good job or think outside the box, I mean border to cross and come back in as a person looking for a better life...yea a Dreamer, they will give 250k, a free home and education...good luck and MC or Happy Holiday!
I’m so glad you decorated your bus and that you both really cracked up laughing several times this video. Laughter is by far the best medicine for all that ails you. Keep laughing.
Your bus is truly a home, we are currently building our bus and I am learning a lot from you.
For me, number one is friends number two is being able to help friends and number three is making new friends.
Have a wonderful relaxing time on the beach and don’t even think about your bus problem for the week. When the New Year comes you will have a clear mind and new ideas and energy to deal with it. That is my experience with huge insoluble problems. I have to let my creative mind do its work without me pushing it. So take a holiday in your lovely place.
I too find Christmas a difficult time. Good for you to have a quiet holiday season together. I started a grownup dollhouse last year as a project with my 93 year old mother and my husband and this year I hope to do more work on it. To get the main rooms finished anyway. It was something I loved as a kid and for many years after and stopped when I moved to Mexico. It helped me deal with my mother’s demands last year as she became less able to manage her own life and gave us a project to do together.
Happy travels in the year ahead
Love how you chose to find beauty in your storm.
Jesus is the reason for everything in my life -The more I travel the more I believe this isn’t all just random-That gives me all the energy for everything I do in this life ❤️🙏🏻✝️🎄⭐️🚌🇺🇸🎉
These are great questions! I am pondering them and get back to you to ya on them. I’m sorry the bus wasn’t fixed after all. Yall always inspire me with your calm approach to things.🤗
This might be of interest...
The Allison B500 electronic control system consist of six major components connected by a wiring harness (look for broken, chewed wires)
These components are the electronic control unit vehicle interface module both located in the number one baggage compartment and electronic accelerator pedal three speed sensors shift selector and control valve module.
Speed sensors, pressure switch, shift selector, transmit information to the ECU that control solenoids which in turn control shift function.
^^^ consequently - the transmission fluid level MUST be accurately maintained.
Start by completely disconnecting bus batteries via knife switch - wait at least 10 minutes.
Reconnect batteries, start and warm motor AND transmission (if possible, drive it).
MANUALLY CHECK the transmission fluid level hot, on a flat level surface, ENGINE RUNNING, BRAKES APPLIED, >>>> TRANSMISSION in DRIVE
Have a wonderful Christmas together where at because I believe the lord has had you two spend the holidays where your at for a reason,good luck.
"This location is beautiful, even in the storm." How much is that a metaphor for life's hard moments? I LOVE that! We can focus on the storm OR we can choose to focus on the beauty that exists in spite of it. Those flamingo socks!!! My friend group has a white elephant AND dirty Santa party every year and there is this hideous, 9 foot tall flamingo that gets brought back EVERY year that NO ONE wants and it's become the infamous symbol of our celebration. So fun! Okay, answers: #1 spending time with people (serving or helping them or alongside them); being in beautiful natural spaces (especially old trees - OMG!!!); completing projects on my home #2 the best decision I made was to travel overseas to serve people who are living their day to day lives in extremely difficult circumstances (yes, there are people going through a lot anywhere, but this was pretty extreme and it was a joy and honor to be able to serve and love on them) #3 I would have been more open to the changes that took place in me, rather than trying to hold on to who I was in the past because of things I believed about myself or others that just weren't true (Ahhh, hindsight!) #4 I literally was JUST telling someone how great 2023 was and that I'm a little sad to see it go, even though I know good things are coming in 2024. For me, I think standing on the shore of the Black Sea with beautiful people that I love surrounded by MASSIVE trees of all varieties was a moment I could stay in forever. The only thing I would change is that I would want my children to share the moment with me, but it was like time and all the worries of the world just melted away, and there was just us and the sea. I also had a child graduate university, and the moment when they called her name and she was walking across the stage, shaking the hands of the deans and directors of her program filled with confidence in what she had just accomplished -- seeing that emotion on her face was a landmark moment as a parent. #5 go back to school with full confidence that I have found the course of study that is absolutely, 1000% in line with who I am and what I want from and to give to life #6 I have a children's book that I'd like to develop into a series that's been sitting on a WAY back burner and I really feel like it's time to pull it back to the front and work to get it published. Great questions!! I SO wish I had been able to join you for the live chat. I was looking forward to "meeting" you, but eventually I feel that we will. I hope you were/are able to get some beautiful, sunny beach days, but the waves were just beautiful with the wind pushing them so high onto the shore. Fingers crossed for speedy resolution with the transmission and that it's not too, terribly expensive. At least you have a beautiful spot to wait it out. Merry (way belated) Christmas and a very beautiful and blessed 2024 to you both!
Merry Christmas to you both, I hope you can get your bus issues sorted and enjoy the holiday season.
My one and only Inspiration, Jesus my Redeemer. My Savior 🙏❤
Hi Mela,Don, Pizzicato and Mr SweetFace, beautiful place love the beach, the lights look great the cats approved lol ,have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year stay blessed ❤
Merry Christmas ya all. Fixing my Schooley brings me energy. Doing Bus yoga also. After 23 years pf bus life I've learned to not get bummed out when She breaks down. Its been one thing after another for a couple years. I like that Im already home when it happens. Bell Bell always breaks down in the right spot. I love your video's. You will figure this out. Its so good to learn new things about the bus's we live in. Peace ya all.
So sorry that your bus is still not running right, I hope it is an easy fix and a cheap one. your videos throughout the year have always got such interesting places and you always give us the best information about what is available. I don't like Christmas , it is for children, and my daughter lives away from where I live. I want to give you warm wishes for a merry Christmas and a very happy new year,
All the best to you Barry! Glad you have enjoyed the videos
I would love to live in a bus like you guys are doing. I don’t think I can get my wife to go for it though. That is a great spot for chilling out for a few days. I absolutely love your kitties. ❤️❤️ .When you get the transmission sorted out, come to Panama City Florida for some more beach time.
Check TMC module and ground wire from it
Merry Christmas 🤶 🎅 ❤❤❤❤
Merry Christmas to both of you 🎄🎄
Merry Christmas and Happy Safe New Year 🎉🎉
Merry Christmas to you both, looks like you picked the perfect spot. Safe travels.
Thanks, you too!
Love you guys! Merry Christmas Christmas ❤
Merry Christmas
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 😂❤😂❤😂❤
Did you check your oil in the transmission? Was it changed recently and if so was it the proper type? HD ATF. Did you check all the lines running to the transmission? Maybe reach out to the RV Bus Conversion Group. The Prevost Group has some great people who know everything like Gil Johnson. Is it the Allison B500? I love my bus except for the increase maintenance. When not driven always then something pops up.
Merry Christmas ❤❤
Allison had a recall of the TCM module from the mid 2000's-Don't know what year you have but if it is mid 2000's notify them for more info .It might fix your problem--good luck !!!
We are a 1996
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year you might want to check the level of the fluid in the transmission that might help
I hope you get that shifting problem fixed. Soon and cheap. And yes it definitely pays off in the long run having a diagnostic reader or you just plug it in and you can use it as a another way of seeing how the bus is running down the road . I know they might be expensive but it will take some of the guesswork out of troubleshooting stuff
I hope so too!
Merry Christmas and a VERY Happy and Blessed New Year!!!
🎉🙌
Merry Christmas and safe travels from Rick and Pam from southern Ohio at Big Bear Creek family campground
Same to you!
Welcome to South Texas, y'all! Enjoy the weather and sunshine, Mela. Corpus has a lot of great sights to see.
how does it feel traveling with your home? must be nice
We love it!!!! We the comfort of our home but the ever changing view 🤩
Could you share the name of the deep question game?
Thanks
Sounds like you are programing people? Bye...
Merry Christmas
Same to you!
Thanks for the Christmas video. Us fellow Texans want to know that parking spot. It looks awesome. Not a big fan of right on the beach. Love that spot
Merry Christmas!!! Thank you for your wonderful videos. It’s been a rough year for me but watching your adventures is always inspirational and lets me escape reality for a little bit. May 2024 be even better for you guys and the kitties.
Same to you! Ah that warms our hearts, I’m glad you can escape with us! Here’s to hoping 2024 is a better year for you
You guys warmed my heart. Hope you figure out the transmission problem. God bless you always guys.
Hope you all the best and blessed x-max.
Geseende keesfees, julle.
Riaan from South Africa
Baie dankie Riaan! Same to you 🎄
Wishing ya'll a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.............. Hoping your repairs are a minimal on the Bus............
Great video and I loved the socks!
Three things that brought me energy in 2023, friends, traveling, and finally after 9 years getting the financial success we have been seeking for our business!!
One moment I'd love to do again is Trey's bus build! That was an amazing experience of the universe bringing everything together at the perfect moment!
What would I change? I really can't think of anything I'd do differently because I feel so blessed to be living this life of so much abundance and grateful to have friends like you both!
Hi guys, just watched your latest video and just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Have lots of fun on Christmas Day. Can’t wait for your next video and also have a happy New Year
Looks like you had a wonderful year! Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄
Thank you! You too!
Merry Christmas
merry christmas
Merry Christmas to both of you.
Same to you!
Merry Christmas 🎉🎉🎉
Same to you!
Happy Holidays at you guys!
Real Action here....2:07 to 3:18
Don looks like a professional driver now. The three-point head movement is the indicator... Looks at "the road" (forward), checks left side mirror ("rear view or road view") and finally looks at the floor (down) ....the classic and very professional, "what's wrong with her?" or "talk to me". Some real Han Solo level "fix it man", do-it-yourself repair style gestures.
Does it only act up when it gets hot ? Does it have a trans cooler and if so does it have an electric fan ?
Yes, it’s always the same. Only happens if we drive for about over 2 hrs and then stop and idle (for diesel or pee break). If we do a short drive and stop and idle it’s fine. If we don’t stop and keep driving, it’s fine. No idea about the fan.
@Rehabit8 can you look to see if it has one , crawl under the bus and follow the Trans lines and see if it goes into a cooler before it goes into the radiator
Be like Trump, buy a new transmission...Stop crying and get a good job or think outside the box, I mean border to cross and come back in as a person looking for a better life...yea a Dreamer, they will give 250k, a free home and education...good luck and MC or Happy Holiday!