Roof Top Access | Building On The Outside of The Bus Conversion
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Installing the roof top deck ladder, water and electrical inlets as well as finish installing the back up camera. Spring weather is coming to the area so we can finally get some outside tasks complete.
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Just started watching Luca and Sara’s video’s (LEAW)from the beginning and saw your interview with them on your school bus up in Alaska from 3 years ago. You commented that someone had just emailed you and asked you how long you would be doing this and you replied that you couldn’t see yourself stopping. Glad to see that 3 years later you are still living your dream and life on your terms. That’s amazing😊
I truly love how you don’t let stuff get to you. You have a calm thought process and a good attitude about things that come up. ❤️👍🏼
so glad your ladder works in both directions. those one-way ladders are a pain in the butt 😉
For your consideration. Don't need another pump for the gravity fill, use your system pump. Add some fittings and valves to shut off the system and use the pump as a fill pump. When filling is finished change the valves back to system usage. You're very smart at this kind of stuff so I know you can figure it out. I already have it pictured in my mind so it can't be too difficult. Enjoy your videos.
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Wow! Spring has sprung in the ADK!!! Yeah!!!
Boy you have some great friends to help you with your build. Hats off to all of them
I just love the way you take your time and not rushing to get it done
Looks better and better every Time I see it !👍✌️
Be sure to put a check valve on your water fill lines, so the the water doesn’t run out as you fill. You can get a simple flap style check valve.
Looking good, you have done a lot of work on your tiny home on wheels🦋
Get yourself a small transfer pump so you can fill the tank and a checkvalve to keep water in
Those smiles are getting bigger by the day! It’s a great job guys, the conversion will be awesome when completed for sure 😎👍✅
I always enjoy watching your videos. Even when you make mistakes. It’s nice to see how you correct them.
I've always wanted to have a bus like this it's been my dream to live on a bus travel but with my health and my age now kind of like gone by but at least I get to watch your videos and enjoy it that way God bless y'all wonderful people
Mike, your get'n it done & then some. Keep on Keep'n On & You Will Be Bus'n Down The Road In No Time! Always, Tommy :-)
I would have hinged the wood to raise the water inlets 👍long as it still works it'll be fine
Don’t forget to put grips on each step of the ladder so your foot doesn’t slip off
That roof top porch is cool and, reminds me of the James Taylor song, Upon the Roof. The whole build looks great.
I'd marry this guy if I could. We can live in the bus together.
I love these kinds of videos. Take it as a compliment. You're very cute too.
I'm not trying to knock you but I think it's good that you had some issues. For 2 reasons 1 it shows the rest of us, who may not be as adept as you are, that even thought you are a skilled and meticulous builder you can still make mistakes. and 2 that even mistakes can be adjusted it you just take the time to work out the problem and don't go off half cocked. Great job, so far and I've been with this build from when you first bought the bus. Can't wait to see the final edition. I'm sure it's gonna be fantastic.
The boxes that you made holes in the side of the bus, ya might be able to use a small drill bit and make a hole from inside out basically that hole would be center of whatever you attaching so you would be able to center your template on the hole knowing what's on the other side. hope that made sense
To start making holes from the outside was an unnecessary gamble when the inside is accessible to drill first.
Hi Michael and Dalton Great video I have to say I would have done the outer water fill 1st then the outside plug for the bus 2nd then work on the inside things etc
That is so cool! You guys have some skills.
Other design solution for counter. Extend counter after fridge box, but have one rear facing seat of dinette, and then stool under counter for another seat. Storage in read facing seat, but still have a constant desk/eating space available.
on the gravity fill line you could stick a small 12v water pump inline to assist filling the tank to the top
Great work on that ladder. Looks sturdy. Love the colour of your bus too - looks amazing.
Your bus is coming together nicely Michael!!! I can't wait to see the fridge, freezer, also the shower and toilet. :)
Greetings from Ireland well done guys it looks great
I really like the way you did the ladder. I will definitely be stealing some of your ideas. Thanks
I am er sure this is real time. But for reference, power the camera monitor with a cigar lighter fitting, then it becomes a mobile monitor, you can carry into the computer or in bed. When parked up and monitor your surroundings.
Wow!! You guys are killing it! You’re so close. Love 💕 how everything is looking!
Again things are coming along and looking great you all make things look so smooth to install great job looking forward to what’s next ❤️❤️🌈🌈🙏🏾🙏🏾
you can use the hole as the bottom line of the template so you need to cut in the wood trim
The city fill is for pressure after the water tank so you don't need the pump, not to fill the water tank. But I guess you can use it to fill the tank and then use the water pump all the time.
So true about poking holes in the side of the vehicle! On my box truck build every time I think I am done I am like "oh yeah, haven't installed that other thing yet".
I am also feeling the same way about eventually installing a back up camera. I litterally can't see out the back of the box truck, so the mirror is useless. And I have been avoiding big screens because I don't have a good placement for it. Never thought of swapping out the mirror for the backup monitor. Makes so much sense.
I just thought that the bed would be to small for 2 and not everybody wants to cuddle.
Does your plan for the inside include some hooks for a hammock?
Another idea is to create a cutting board with a little something from everybody that helped you building this bus.
A name or so written on top or carved in or branded in with a soldering iron.
So whenever you will cut onions, you will have a nice excuse, why you are crying. 😋 🤣 😉
Awesome video 👌 the water fill will work awesome 👍🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️
if you put a valve in the line from the gravity fill, it could be used with a funnel and maybe some tubing to used the gravity fill. Open valve, fill tank, close valve. Also, the valve will be needed to prevent water coming OUT the gravity fill while using the city fill etc.
It’s looking great though. 😊
you could put the fill in the wood , another option that alows you to fill the tank with gravityfeed is to put a pump in between to lift it over the hump (could actually put a 2 way valve in there so youre able to put a hose in the jerrycan inside the bus and suck it empty intoo the main tank , saves you lifting the jerrycan up to the inlet and holding it there untill its empty
The bus looking so sharp great job! 👍👍
Need a back rest for those cube boxes though
Love your videos, just the right content and I learn a lot...... some good short cuts, need your electrical experience ! keep up the great work !
It's looking so good! Been watching since the beginning and I'm so psyched to see it finished!
Question: Is the black paint you used on the ladder a special kind? I'm just wondering if it's going to burn the living crap out of whoever grabs onto it in the summer.😬 Then again, I'm from the South, so I'm afraid of all metal in the summer.😅
Measure on both sides b4 cutting use string or a cardboard cut out to see where it falls on the other side.
Your build is looking terrific.
Beautiful sunshine to.
Blessings.
Peace.
Interested to learn how you are going to clean up the cockpit, the dashboard, the driver seat, a passenger seat? And fix up the door (still have yellow paint).
Hey Mike, the chest frigid cabinet may need a in and out vent if it’s going to be in closed to make it run as it is promoted on the package. Idk I maybe jumping the gun with out seeing the final product on how it’s going to look or what you have planned already lol. Keep up the amazing work you guys!
Your totally right. The side facing the front of the bus will be where the vents on the 12v model will be and I’ll add vent holes later. They will be hidden under the “countertop dinette” so it will be somewhat hidden in the final product. Thanks !!
so crazy to see people wearing jackets in May!
It was 50°F and rainy and breezy in northeast Ohio today. Still jacket weather here!
@@maryf2964 Brrrrr! 100 degrees already here in AZ! I have a bad feeling about this! haha
Thanks the experience/ tips.
Great video.👍🇫🇷🇪🇺
Nice job....
It's coming along nice
Thanks !
@@navigationnowhere your welcome
There's a saying which I've always found to be the truth. "WATER ALWAYS WINS"!!!! Think i first heard that on either Star trek or Dr. Who!!!
If you want your gravity feed water back here's an idea. If you can find a removable watertight connection (did not see your connection point) put those parts together as if the connection is the bottom of a pee-trap like under a sink. the fill pipe goes outside above the top of your tank. And I'm sure that you can find a brace to hold the temporary fill tube. A little water on the side of the bus when removing your brand new custom gravity water filling device that you wanted to make because you most certainly did not make a mistake in measuring. If it's important to you. 🤥😂🤣
You might want to super glue the gravity feed shut to prevent a helpful friend from using it to try and fill the tank
That’s a really great point !!!! Haha
Should be able to use a one way valve to maintain the gravity fill
That’s the plan. I just ordered a one way value for the line
I'm an optimistic pessimist. I'm positive that something will go wrong. 😅🤣
Don't forget about the vent line.. both gravity fill & vent lines are too low.. or tank too high..
Coming along and looking really good. I don't know if you would need the additional space or not @22:00 but how about a kick drawer under the storage area below the fridge?
RV Shops wire the Backup Camera's to the Clearance Lights, when you turn on the lights, it's on!
SHOULD WIRE BACKUP CAMERA TO BACKUP LIGHTS SO IT WILL TURN ON WHEN YOU PUT BUS INTO REVERSE USE A SPDT SWITCH AND YOU CAN WIRE IT TO TURN ON WHEN YOU WANT IT TO.
MOST LADDER SEPS ARE 12 INCHES APART.
Really sad I was not notified. UA-cam is a d***. Love the Bus 🚌
I think I might have removed a small section of the wood rail and placed the water fill there. I can't be sure that would work, so just an idea. I love this build!
Thanks, i thought about cutting the wood but it would have been a big adjustment. So, I left it were it was because i decided on plumbing it with a one way value on the city fill..
Dang I kinda feel gut punched. When you explained the water tank and filling system. Electric and water would be my number onesies. I d be terrified it would never be full
A word of caution with the deck on top. If you go on country scenic roads the bridges are lower than most bridges. Also their measurements could be less than what is stated. I’ve seen first hand someone skim the top of their coach camper, not a pretty sight. Be safe. I like your build. 👍👍
You guys have progressed so much! This is really looking awesome! Can't wait to see the flooring and bathroom get done. Is the plywood going to be a problem for the shower/bathroom?
Great work. Question, why have fridge on slide if you can just have part of the counter top lift up above it? It can. Attached to the lid so u can just unlatch it and lift open the fridge.
I would just put a small tank under the gravity fill, and a pump to fill the large tanks from it... if that makes sense.
Looking really great so far, learning a lot while I’m building mine! Can I ask the exact paint brand you bought for Ivan? I had a bit of a bus paint disaster and I have to do everything over 😅 only solutions tho right lol?? I went for a green oil based gloss but the paint I bought was no Bueno.
If you look at my build of Iris.the.bus, it has two water fill doors for a reason lmao.... it happens to the best of us!
We just picked up a Collins body bus for a new build out as well
You ever thought about security camera as your multi angle views? Doubling as security as well?
Have you considered converting an ambulance? I would like to see a build out of an ambulance that is more than putting a sofa in to work as a bed. THX
Luc is looking at buying one for a future build project !!
Please don’t take this personally ....but......THANK YOU FOR THE FAIL 👍🏻👍🏻. There are so many things I’ve never done before, that I’m learning in my bus process, and fear of mistakes can slow me down. But if you can carry on .... so can I ! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏
Its Ok Mike. When do you really use gravity fill anyway? Seems like you will always use a pressurized hose to fill. just need a back-flow preventer in the city fill line right?
You guys work too hard! I never see any Beer cans or Drinks anywhere! Lol. Another great video.
Can you add a small 2 gallon tank under your gravity fill and pull a 12v pump you can turn on as needed to move water to you main water tank?
You should have taped your bus to prevent paint damage when cutting for the fill hole.
Just have a portable electric water pump to put pressure to any water filled from a receptacle that would have been gravity fill so everything can be pressure filled
Tailgating and driving too close that you can't see, are the same thing.👀😁
I might have missed what you said bout the bar style table, it’s going to be the same height as the top of fridge countertop? Would that be heigh enough to sit at? It’s looking so good. Guessing only few more weeks till you hit the road.
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You water tank is not meant to be pressurized. While you could pressure fill it with a hose connected to that fixture, ( making sure the tank is vented ) it is not meant to be part of the pressure system. ALSO I noticed your tank's gravity inlet is on the bottom of the tank. Usually that would be placed on the top...JMO
When I said pressure fill I meant from a hose or rv fill station. The tank will have a bleed value which will allow the air to escape from the tank. We will plumb the tank system in a future video.
Hey Michael. Can you send where to get 30 amp ext. Plug you installed
on your water fill put like an inverted water trap you will be raising whear that tank seeks its own level
this could be like a looped hose heading above the water line of the tank
I am assuming you can pressurize the water going into that tank
Put the water hose inside High
Is there a cheap pump you could buy and use at gravity fill stations to fill the water tank?
you could try to make the gravity fill go to a booster pump
Since hindsight is always 20/20, would it have been better to install all the exterior stuff before starting on the inside???
Yes, but I was unable to because of the temperature fell below a reasonable point to caulk and seal it correctly for winter.
Do you feel like these have enough space I wanna build out a mobile shop and all my equipment can literally fit on one table and I wanna add a chair for working it’s between a 3/4 window bus and a shuttle bus
Silly question: why not cut the holes from the inside so you know it's in the right place? At least a pilot hole from the inside?
No kick drawers under the frig cabinet???
I see people putting their mini splits up on the roof. Are you not worried about hitting something with it? like a low bridge or something.
This is just an OCD question, but are you going to cap the edge of the lower counter that's exposed?
Haha, yes it is something I have been meaning to get to.
Michael, once your new bus is complete will your videos shift to living on the road in your new bus home? How will we get our Michael weekly fix?
That’s something I have been thinking about. We will have a fun mix between travels and builds. We still have dale and Rachel’s projects as well as some trips I have already planned for the summer.
@@navigationnowhere that is exactly what I was hoping for. You could easily build a series based on offering your immense talent for a couple of weeks to different people building their own bud/homes
Around the country. I believe a lot of UA-cam devotees would be very supportive.
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What do you doing doing with your old bus
What is the roof paint do you use?
I want to know the total cost of doing this.
Why not hook up a marine water pump so you can pump out stream , barrel, jug, into city hook up!,
Why did you want a smaller bus ?
I'm in a chair and dream about putting an elevator in one to a roof top deck.
A collapsable hoist would probably work
@@snowporning6803 There are some great kits for putting in your house for double story homes. I'd like a platform.
Just buy another 12volt pump for outside...cheap and easy without ever having to hold up a jug. Or put in a valve by pass system and use existing pump also coming in handy should you ever need to winterize, never lift if you dont have to...smarter not harder.
What do you doing with your big bus ? Do you selling?
30 AMP PLUG?
I don't think you're gonna be happy with having the water fill that low. I believe I have the same fill and while the city hose connection has a check valve to prevent backflow the gravity fill does not and I don't believe the cap will hold the pressure. You also need a vent to allow air to escape as the water takes it place.
Can you share the link to the backup camera you used?
It is the second item listed in the video description.
@@navigationnowhere duh thanks, sorry I missed it.