REGRETS - 6 Months in Our Bus Conversion | What we Love & Regret - S05E19

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  • @derek8768
    @derek8768 Рік тому +8

    The liquid side of the toilet needs couple cups of water dumped after to flush the line.

  • @kobibr9362
    @kobibr9362 Рік тому +1

    That piano introduction was so real. The space. The mix.

  • @RustyGray
    @RustyGray Рік тому +2

    I am a retired master bus mechanic. If you didn't know MCI makes "double glaze" glass that will fit in the same frame, all you need is the glass and a thinner rubber piece that holds it in the frame. Takes about 30 mins. to swap out.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      That would be great! Thanks for sharing. We will have to look into that.

  • @pamelawimsatt9458
    @pamelawimsatt9458 Рік тому +4

    I so enjoy your videos. I have certain people I watch daily and what sets them apart all the others is that they sound like they are talking to me instead of giving the morning stock report. I have to say though that you guys are the best. I hope this is monstrous success for you guys. Thanks.

  • @munkandbear2818
    @munkandbear2818 Рік тому

    Something that will save you a lot of grief is to never allow food or grease to go down the sink. Scrape your plates into the trash and throw it out, if not eventually you will be pulling the plumbing apart to clean out the solidified grease and food that is built up and stuck in your pipes.

  • @maybenot7202
    @maybenot7202 Рік тому +2

    So was curious why not keep more food on board. I was raised with we always had a few months of food. Mostly can goods, but mom did canning too. I have a few months of food in bus already. Some so I don't have to go out for lunch since it's in a storage lot as I build it and don't have much room to store it where I'm living. A thought all the vitamins maybe making your urine crystallize more. I like what you've done with the windows and it's good to hear the problems. I have two that have broken seals both up front though. Entry door is bad. Will have to fix that one. Rest will stay, all are thermal pane glass and half are Escape hatches. And I like the look of it, sun may be a problem or not as I can use it. Keep up the good work!

  • @lrfox49
    @lrfox49 Рік тому +2

    You both look so relaxed and happy! Love you all

  • @doncoleman4938
    @doncoleman4938 Рік тому +1

    It was great to hear about what worked and what didn't. Your videos are truly inspirational. We're onto our second coach/motorhome conversion, and this one has the driver's bed bay under the floor. That's now what we call "The Pussy Parlour" and has the cat food and kitty litter tray. I installed a baby cam so we can see when either needs attention. We're travelling with a Golden Retriever, a blue Burmese and a Ragdoll. I sympathise with you, especially seeing the fur. The driver's seat in ours often looks like it's got a cashmere seat cover. Safe travels folks, and best wishes from Australia. I envy your cooler weather. Yesterday we got to 39°C (102°F) which ordinarily isn't an issue. The 90% humidity didn't help. And last night it only got down to 31°C (88°F).

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      ooh I like the baby cam in there. Sometimes they go nap on the second landing and then I can't see if they are in there. Might steal that idea from you!

  • @carolynandcocohaywood2638
    @carolynandcocohaywood2638 Рік тому +3

    Hi guys, I never know about the pee problem. A good present for a cat ( I bought my Godchild’s cat one ) is a flapping fish, you change it via USB and you can put catnip in it too. ❤❤

  • @olbird7647
    @olbird7647 Рік тому +3

    Good to see how things have been holding up. Looks like you'll be saving your pennies to replace those windows though 😊

  • @recurringdreambusproject
    @recurringdreambusproject Рік тому +1

    Nice work, many of the things you mention are relative to my build also so thanks for the update, I'm also making my own wood counter top but I'm using Rimu a native NZ tree which is suited to our climate shifts from around -10 max in the South Island in the winter to around 36 in the summer but I am gluing & screwing 4 x 2 lengths together so I hope to avoid the cracking, I have also left the original windows but I'm using thermal drapes & have the original diesel bus heater and an additional log burner for the really cold nights (I can't handle being cold at night now I'm older) I couldn't get away with no toilet door, wifey put her foot down over that one but fortunately my design allows a slider along side the existing wall, when you think about it the issues you raise are really only what you would expect after any DIY build so great job well done.

  • @lrfox49
    @lrfox49 Рік тому +2

    I know you always think we’d do different but I love your bus build!

  • @guyreece6425
    @guyreece6425 Рік тому +1

    Your editing makes the story flow so smoothly. Well done. Thanks for not hiding the bad and ugly. The good always comes out to balance the whole story.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Guy! :)

  • @bigronshobbies8209
    @bigronshobbies8209 Рік тому +2

    You two did a great job, I have been waiting for a update video, it looks like your hard work has paid off. Safe travels.

  • @markwitkop7022
    @markwitkop7022 Рік тому

    Feb 6, 2023. Video time stamp 21:00. YES. Some of us are caught inside our homes. Wishing spring would get here. Like today. Beautiful sunny day. BUT, 30 degrees only. Yes we watch you guys, and want to have spring like weather where we are. I Know. I have wanted spring to come in early Feb for 67 years. ?? Proably Not. Love your videos. 2 thumbs up.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks Mark!🤞 for early spring!

  • @mikebailey2504
    @mikebailey2504 Рік тому +1

    We live in the west. And all our wood shrunk but ours is painted so i repaired it with bondo worked great

  • @constechable
    @constechable Рік тому

    So as a furniture / cabinet maker, the issue with the countertop is solid wood expands and contracts in the across the grain direction. To keep it from cracking you’ll need to have a secure screw down in the back like you did. Then the middle screws and front screws will require a slotted hole in the cabinet, a washer and a snugged screw but not tightened. This allows the counter to expand and contract across the grain without cracking.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks for the info Chad. Seen as the countertop is already screwed and glued down (with sikaflex), what do you recommend we can do?

    • @constechable
      @constechable Рік тому

      @@Rehabit8 that’s a tough one, but you have to figure out a way to allow it to move. The sicca flex I think to some extent remains flexible. Maybe you could pull the screws out of the front portion of the countertop slot the hole and put them back in, but not tight just snug and see if that allows the countertop to move enough.

    • @constechable
      @constechable Рік тому

      @@Rehabit8 here is a video that shows a way to attach the countertops and allow them to move. This video also shows the proper way to repair the cracks.

    • @constechable
      @constechable Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/xGk3SIrxWGE/v-deo.html

  • @bosshilf
    @bosshilf Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Definitely helps me to be more prepared as to what can happen and plan for. We had similar problems with the sun cooking us in the travel trailer. We went to a window tint shop and had ceramic window film installed. The difference was night and day. We were so impressed with the heat difference we got on our tow vehicle too. Maybe something to look into. Hope it helps. Safe travels!

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Yeah, we have tinting on them, which we will one day replace as I'm sure we can get stronger ceramic tinting. We used it on the skylight covers we made and were impressed with how they kept the heat out. We may do that this summer. In winter it has been nice to let the sunlight warm the bus ha ha!

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Рік тому +2

    Hi guys happy seeing you again sorry about the windows and other stuff you are having with your home hope you get everything fix soon I just love your cats and how they walk when you take them outside I have a cat also but she don't go outside until your next video stay blessed and safe as you continue your adventures

  • @richardpatterson7158
    @richardpatterson7158 Рік тому +1

    Loved the video,and understand all the pros and cons .But as from one bus guy to another you may try having those original windows tinted with limo tint before replacing them.Long store short we had a gospel quartet with a bus we traveled in,we converted to a private coach with big windows ,we had the same issue with the singal pane windows my dad consulted one of his friends and he told my dad to have them tinted with limo tint .He did and it fixed our issue. As far as expense that was cheaper than having the windows replaced.i would try it before spending the money for replacement windows.Good luck and have fun and be safe in all your journeys. 😊

  • @rossallen738
    @rossallen738 Рік тому +1

    Also, we kept our single pane school bus windows... They are by far my biggest regret as well. If I ever build another bus (I'd like to. Not sure my wife wants to go through another build) that would be the biggest difference.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Totally! That is what we hear from everyone we are meeting too. You can live with it, but in an ideal world....remove them all :)

  • @SomchaiSpeaks
    @SomchaiSpeaks Рік тому

    I cannot believe it is 6 months already. It just shows how natural it feels for you to be out and visiting so many fascinating places. As time passes it will be interesting to follow you as you repair and upgrade the bus based on experience rather than theory. And all the time I admire how you have become more relaxed and healthier looking, it proves that you have made the right decision.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Time flies when you are having fun!!!! Oh wow, it's good to hear we look more relaxed and healthier. We feel it, but it's hard to see when you look at yourself everyday lol!

  • @constechable
    @constechable Рік тому

    The nice thing is you can get them two new windows anytime. We put in single pain rv windows because they were 1500 for all 9 windows and custom dual pane windows were $7000. we magnet covers over the ones in the sun and it helps alot, but our plan all along is to replace them a couple at a time over a few years.

  • @elizabethwilson1190
    @elizabethwilson1190 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I am learning so much.

  • @rhondawalker6732
    @rhondawalker6732 Рік тому +1

    I love you guys bus. I followed the whole build process. I agree with the onboard Generator idea. I seen the Onan Model used on a couple of Bus builds. Hopefully we can find a good used one, when the time comes. We will not live full time, nor go with Solar. As of now, We're still in the beginning stages. happy , safe travels🥰

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks Rhonda! Best of luck with your build

  • @maphirisebapu
    @maphirisebapu Рік тому

    its great that u guys are sharing this info so other people dont do the same mistake.happy new year from south africa.

  • @fastcoffee9878
    @fastcoffee9878 Рік тому

    Kofa is on my list! Not far from home in phoenix. Loving the vids, your camera style is low key and chill. 🤟

  • @Gonenomading
    @Gonenomading Рік тому

    Thank you. I learn so much more from these videos of what you want to change it do differently than most videos

  • @kenttegneskog
    @kenttegneskog Рік тому

    You can add a thin frame around those two windows and add a glass…… as u would do on old single pan windows

  • @BonnieHaley
    @BonnieHaley Рік тому +1

    I love your bus 🚍 it's beautiful 💗💗

  • @donkey76
    @donkey76 Рік тому

    use 3M silicon spray for your urine tube. stops the crystals from adherring to the tubing.

  • @barrywhitlock141
    @barrywhitlock141 Рік тому

    The bus has a lot of good points, I know you have the usual wear and tear. The folding bed is a great asset and the Kitchen area still looks as good as ever, I think one or two parts are not quite so good now. yes I agree that the old bus windows should be replaced to save you money in the long term. Don's studio wouldn't take much to tidy the wires away, the only part that I dont like is the wires above the door where you enter the bus. looking at that every day would make me want to do something about it. I love your adventures and I like the way you explain things, you always give enough details so we know exactly what you mean. Stay safe and I look forward to your videos

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks Barry! Yes, I've been just putting on my imaginary "blinders" with those wires in the front. lol I think we are starting to reach a point finally where we are recovering from the build and feeling like...okay, lets finish up the last few jobs.

  • @sharonsmith9478
    @sharonsmith9478 Рік тому +1

    You know they say you live and you learn so start righting done what you have learned that way you will know what not to do love you guys you are living my dream to so thank you for letting me see and go with you guys know matter if it is just a video that i get to go on so god bless you guys for that you are help some of us that will never get to do this so again thank you love you guys and them baby's

  • @donnawarmouth9329
    @donnawarmouth9329 Рік тому

    I love your Bus, everything was so thought out.
    I never knew you could teach a cat to sit or walk on a leash. Lol

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks Donna 🙏 - we didn’t start leash training with the cats until they were 5, so it’s more like they walk us 😂🤣

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Рік тому

    I absolutely love the way you guys did your bus I always have from day one It's a beautiful build

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Tammy! We truly are so happy with what we achieved :)

  • @sweetcup6694
    @sweetcup6694 Рік тому

    That's a lot of fur. I use a flea comb to get the loose fur off my cats, works great.

  • @DEMARCO.
    @DEMARCO. Рік тому

    The two of you are amazing people love the videos stay safe ❤❤

  • @jerriem364
    @jerriem364 Рік тому

    Enjoying your videos. Just live them

  • @jclements65
    @jclements65 Рік тому

    Your opinions are highly valuable real life experience. You two are living the dream, The pee crystallizing can be solved by running hot water down it once a week,

  • @jeannenabozny5675
    @jeannenabozny5675 Рік тому

    Ya we had both windshields replaced. Cost ys nothing but they charged the insurance co. Seven thousand dollars! Needless to say our insurance would not renew our policy.

  • @rollingthunderbus
    @rollingthunderbus Рік тому

    Have you looked at solar film like certain window tents on factory windows to reflect heat out?

  • @robertjerome1889
    @robertjerome1889 Рік тому

    Great vidio guys..keep enjoying life...

  • @waltbischoff3819
    @waltbischoff3819 Рік тому

    Hi Don & Mela, great 6 month review. I love your adventures. I wonder is there a way you can put in VA irreplaceable inline filter before the waste drains down? You may have thought of this one. Hope you figure this one out. It can be a stinky pain.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      A filter wouldn’t help because it’s all liquid coming out of us, the liquid crystallizes as it sits in the drain pipe. We think it’s probably because we don’t have a straight shoot down to the waste tank. The curves and turns are probably were it sits and crystallizes

  • @donnaschneider2395
    @donnaschneider2395 Рік тому

    We love doing essential oils what is the name/brand of your diffuser! It’s awesome. Love seeing your videos, you two are so real, not meant talk about pee traps and that kind of things. Thank you

  • @HeyDB
    @HeyDB Рік тому

    Really enjoyed the video guys, I hope all is well and we cross paths again some day 🙏

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому +1

      Most definitely! Would be wonderful to meet on the road again

  • @Morry_N.G
    @Morry_N.G Рік тому

    Hi.. kawan. Indah nya pemandangan di tempat ni kawan 😍👍 mantap video nya.
    Terima kasih sharing video nya 👍👌

  • @masonthight8878
    @masonthight8878 Рік тому

    On the windows that u purchased an lose gas in it u can have them fixed at glass window shop

  • @Gail-gf7km
    @Gail-gf7km Рік тому

    Just pour vinegar into the urine tube. It will dissolve the minerals and keep the line clear.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      It doesn’t. Trust me we have tried.

  • @DirettoIZM
    @DirettoIZM Рік тому

    Sweet hoodie, Don! (From one of your Sample Library Review crossover fans 😉)

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому +1

      One of my favorites ;)

  • @seanym67
    @seanym67 Рік тому

    I'm about to embark on a skoolie build and I can't see why I can't use residential windows, food for thought.

  • @hiccupbilly
    @hiccupbilly Рік тому

    you should get kitty stroller for them. maybe they will feel more safe being out.

  • @crayzee4cruising489
    @crayzee4cruising489 Рік тому

    I think the “open door” bathroom would be EXTREMELY germs because the smells float in the house and get on all your items! I don’t think I could handle my clothes smelling like someone’s waste

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      That’s extremely ridiculous. Nothing in our home smells like waste

  • @himdude121
    @himdude121 9 місяців тому

    I've heard you shouldn't use essential oil diffusers if you have cats. Might want to look into that, especially in a confinded space like a bus.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  9 місяців тому

      Thanks, yes I have looked into it and always keep the fur babies safe. First off using high quality oils is better for both humans and pets and then there are some that are safe around pets and others you should avoid. I’ve spoken with both Young Living and Doterra (reputable high quality oils) to get their recommendations. I also only diffuse if we can open windows and allow air flow. Cats will also pull a face and go away from a smell if it’s not good for them. I’ve seen it when I rub natural menthol products on aching muscles. They just move away from me. The same would be true for a diffuser. I pay attention to if there is a reaction from them to the smell and they have shown no signs of irritation, if they did I would stop immediately. I’m not sure a dog would react to smell in the same way but a cat will let you know if you watch for the signs.

  • @richardr6203
    @richardr6203 Рік тому

    Thanks for the update. I was wondering how you “flushed “ the pee line.

  • @bruceletouzel5157
    @bruceletouzel5157 Рік тому

    Are your units you installed heat pumps or just ac, my class a had heat pumps which kept the propane furnace off and we lived in Vancouver B.C. through the winter minus 10 C at times, and can your solar support the draw on your lithium batteries

  • @rossallen738
    @rossallen738 Рік тому

    Interesting that you guys are having the urine crystalize... We've lived in our bus for 8 months now and haven't noticed any of that in our home made composting toilet. I wonder if it's because we do spray a vinegar water mixture down every now and then.

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому

      It's so crazy, we can't make sense of it. We spray the bowl with a water/vinegar mixture after every pee and pour about a cup of water down every night. I'm hoping someone has the answer for us (we've googled the #&* out of it) but for now about every 3 months we have to take the siphon out and clean it and put a mini snake down the hose to clean it. That's why we joke that it's Don's kidney stones lol

    • @Elizabeth-rq1vi
      @Elizabeth-rq1vi Рік тому

      @@Rehabit8I’d see a doctor, that could indicate a medical issue. Though it could be Don’s kidney issues.

  • @keithproctor6380
    @keithproctor6380 Рік тому

    How is your guitar doing with all the temperature changes???

  • @davimartinsspbr
    @davimartinsspbr Рік тому +1

    I love you. ( Brazil ) BR

  • @joeanderson9852
    @joeanderson9852 Рік тому +1

    👍👍

  • @brianpulstsr8680
    @brianpulstsr8680 Рік тому

    What size (kw) generator are you using?

  • @mikeyoung20074U
    @mikeyoung20074U Рік тому

    could you not attach a trailer on the back and but the Car on it? is that an idea for the future ?

  • @watahyahknow
    @watahyahknow Рік тому

    we have enough underwear to last 2 weeks : ua-cam.com/video/BQUOwXbbG_4/v-deo.html
    for those bus windows : might be able to double them up with plexyglass on the inside of the bus with a airgap , curtains should work too but block the view at least you can replace them with rv windows in the future (as long as you can get to the back of them without tearing out the walls )

  • @thomasbalun3806
    @thomasbalun3806 Рік тому

    Do ytou know that essential oils in a mister is toxic for cats?

  • @martindabritz8203
    @martindabritz8203 Рік тому

    beware of tics on your kitty walks

  • @pamelawimsatt9458
    @pamelawimsatt9458 Рік тому

    Are your kidney stones from too much calcium? If so have them check you parathyroid gland.

  • @markwitkop7022
    @markwitkop7022 Рік тому

    I would think that quartzite, has an RV window guy. Ya I know. Spelling errors.

  • @rayeccles9922
    @rayeccles9922 11 місяців тому

    Cover it with epoxy epoxi. Ez and not expensive

  • @redheart227
    @redheart227 Рік тому +4

    Why not use a robot vacuum that cleans by moving itself

    • @Rehabit8
      @Rehabit8  Рік тому +2

      I don’t think a roomba would work well in a tiny space. I can picture us tripping over it and stubbing toes 🤣 but our cordless Dyson is perfect for tiny spaces. I just have to remember to charge it lol

    • @redheart227
      @redheart227 Рік тому

      @@Rehabit8 when your going on your walks or cooking out side ... When your not in the bus more convinient.... You can set your own pattern around and do it exactly where you want it to go.... But it's your bus do what you would like just a suggestion

  • @waltbischoff3819
    @waltbischoff3819 Рік тому

    Meant to say replaceable filter, bad misspell on my last comment

  • @jaygorakht5135
    @jaygorakht5135 Рік тому

    ✌️😍

  • @BonnieHaley
    @BonnieHaley Рік тому

    Hello 👋

  • @beverlyscheidt583
    @beverlyscheidt583 Рік тому

    Got Biden to thank for the gas prices

  • @huseyinpapue2343
    @huseyinpapue2343 Рік тому

    🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍

  • @santaclaus6602
    @santaclaus6602 Рік тому

    Composting toilet sounds gross

  • @beatrizbicalho1760
    @beatrizbicalho1760 Рік тому

    100000

  • @paulwall5706
    @paulwall5706 Рік тому +1

    👍👍