We Are Ready To Go! | Hitting The Road In My School Bus

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024
  • After a year of building out my off grid home on wheels, we are finally ready to head out on the road and see this bus in action. The first stop will be Colorado with a few friends and my siblings. It is going to be so much fun to see Ivan going down the road and doing it with others.
    In this video, we tie up all the loose ends and install the door locks on the side all the doors. All that is left to do now is pack the bus and head south.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 152

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 3 роки тому +1

    Dale needs to drill holes in the platform bed so no mildew.

  • @kymbeier2401
    @kymbeier2401 3 роки тому +4

    I love your sister she is so sunshine 🌞 Navi is my dream bus with 2 changes, bigger bathroom & a king bed in the back. ❤

    • @kymbeier2401
      @kymbeier2401 3 роки тому +2

      So with Rachel on the bathroom! One of my ideas is to get an activity bus & have one of the bays be a pull-out bathtub even going to have curtain brackets on the bus to hang the curtain from.

  • @LegoLegend2017
    @LegoLegend2017 3 роки тому +19

    As someone who is in the service, I can't wait to go home and get a skoolie built. I wish my old man was still around to help, but life goes on.

    • @jopp3786
      @jopp3786 3 роки тому +1

      "I wish my old man was still around to help..."
      He is, man. He is.

  • @charlesbrunner258
    @charlesbrunner258 2 роки тому

    Without your father you would NOT be as far along as you are, GREAT JOB DAD

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly2838 3 роки тому +1

    Have a great time.

  • @kiza4178
    @kiza4178 3 роки тому +2

    good company, a firefighter, paramedic, and a supervisor, can hardly wait to see all the fun.

  • @Jasontodd74
    @Jasontodd74 3 роки тому +4

    So awesome all the family and friends that help on the build. I know you help a lot of others with their build too but it is super nice and you get to spend time with the family too. Which gets harder and harder the older ya get. Enjoy it!! Y’all have fun!!!

  • @susancurrie9246
    @susancurrie9246 3 роки тому +10

    Your dad is so talented, guess we know where you get it from Mike

  • @JANDLWOODWORKING
    @JANDLWOODWORKING 3 роки тому +1

    Be Safe and have fun!!

  • @staple_gun6367
    @staple_gun6367 3 роки тому +1

    I still can't get over how much I dig the flipped back door.

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 3 роки тому +6

    Everyone needs a Rachel. We love her. Who wouldn't.

  • @sophiemarcaurele
    @sophiemarcaurele 3 роки тому

    A double cylinder lock (one for which you need the key to open/close on both sides) is safer when there’s glass in your door... because they can just smash it, get a hand in and easily unlock your door with the one you used 🤔😱😞🔐
    I can’t WAIT to see Ivan finished!!! Have fun with Big Bear Dale and the fam, you deserve some fun time 😍🙌🏻🔑

  • @shane6242
    @shane6242 3 роки тому +3

    The infamous shake down trip, have a great time!

  • @KaitlynMcCary
    @KaitlynMcCary 2 роки тому

    Dale is my spirit animal

  • @lpmama1196
    @lpmama1196 3 роки тому +3

    Mike and company - Safe travels to Colorado!

  • @garonsutherland7912
    @garonsutherland7912 3 роки тому +15

    i’ve been watching this build for well over a year now and i can’t wait for this thing to be done

    • @davidmoore9945
      @davidmoore9945 3 роки тому +3

      Not me! I’ve loved the entire process. Learned a lot, entertained a lot, bonded with all involved and enjoyed spending time with you Mike. I’m going to be sad when it’s done.

    • @Nivasi
      @Nivasi 3 роки тому +1

      I watched the Navi build and now this one.. Looking fwd to the trip
      My trip is coming up soon ( in my TT) heading south myself

  • @yolandaestrada5097
    @yolandaestrada5097 3 роки тому +1

    Safe travels. Have fun 👍 😊

  • @krisban26
    @krisban26 3 роки тому +1

    Safe travel gang

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves 3 роки тому +1

    Hey hey Their Mike Dale and Rachel ( we adore you When are you getting your Bus ready ) the Bus looks great I'm so happy to see things finish

  • @gabrielasaenz-seitz6593
    @gabrielasaenz-seitz6593 3 роки тому +8

    Enjoy your trip and safe travels to everyone!😊🙏❤

  • @dorotheaisserstedt9238
    @dorotheaisserstedt9238 3 роки тому

    prima, wenn Vater und Sohn ähnliche Hobbys haben.

  • @MalloryMagruder
    @MalloryMagruder 3 роки тому +11

    It warms my heart that this is such a communal project. Life long memories in the making 🥺💞

  • @sjporr
    @sjporr 3 роки тому

    Really like how those licks worked out. Dale looks like he is ready to get in the road!

  • @jenboyles5381
    @jenboyles5381 3 роки тому +7

    Tip : use a fitted twin sheet on the foam pieces while open to a bed them flip up to the couch.

  • @yayaglass
    @yayaglass 3 роки тому +6

    Hope you consider making this Journey Series vids longer since there's gonna be a lot going on. I, for one, don't care about fancy editing, keep it raw and just go with it. This is going to be an epic trip, with everyone along. Can't wait!

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 3 роки тому +1

    Wishing all of you safe and fun travels! 😊👍💕💕💕

  • @davidowen888
    @davidowen888 3 роки тому +1

    Road Trip ! Yay 👏

  • @pdarling6812
    @pdarling6812 3 роки тому

    Great job on your tiny home on wheels 👍🏽and safe traveling you and Dale🧭 🤎🦋

  • @darlenewillbrandt1628
    @darlenewillbrandt1628 3 роки тому +1

    Safe travel to all of you. Glad the way you help one another. Have a great time

  • @elisabethe8055
    @elisabethe8055 3 роки тому +2

    How fun to learn that both Rachel and Christina is going with you! I hope you bring the rest of us with you to, right? As per usual i really enjoy the video, good job fixing the little things that even so means alot to make things work, such as being able to lock your home away from home! Safe journey guys!

  • @PheelTheJoy
    @PheelTheJoy 3 роки тому

    Also, the build looks great, very inspiring. Hopefully I'll have my bus finished soon and ready to show to all. You've been a great help.

  • @Badgeweefixstuff
    @Badgeweefixstuff 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome video Chris wow what a awesome job on door lock 👍 yes that was great. Good to see you hitting the road safe trip. Dale lol why you filming Mike 😂 lol awesome video 👍👍🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

  • @philmickey7247
    @philmickey7247 3 роки тому

    Skedaddle! Woo woo!
    Thanks!👍

  • @marilynthomas643
    @marilynthomas643 3 роки тому +1

    I know that y’all are going to have a blast. Safe travels

  • @gracefulcat68
    @gracefulcat68 3 роки тому +1

    rachel is going to love the west.. some parts, anyway.. lol! can't wait to see the next one now... my kid will see the west this fall i hope!

  • @ashleyvega4595
    @ashleyvega4595 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite build tutorials always come from you. Your buses are super impressive!!

  • @lizduran2550
    @lizduran2550 3 роки тому

    Michael!!!!!! Love love love ya! Keep doing what you do I've learned so much from you. See you out on the road safe travels.🥰🥰🥰

  • @ronnieellis9524
    @ronnieellis9524 3 роки тому +1

    Have a wonderful trip you guys

  • @melwallace1255
    @melwallace1255 3 роки тому +4

    Safe travels to all of you!! Hope y'all have lots of fun!!

  • @anitafuertes378
    @anitafuertes378 3 роки тому

    Have fun everyone

  • @maryhart637
    @maryhart637 3 роки тому

    The maiden voyage👏👏👏👏Very exciting! Safe travels, drive carefully and see ya next time👋👋👋👋👋

  • @PheelTheJoy
    @PheelTheJoy 3 роки тому

    We Love you Dale. Stay safe out there you land mariner, keep us updated supervisor .

  • @kaybouie1972
    @kaybouie1972 3 роки тому +1

    Rach Welcome to the West😃👋🏾

  • @handyj5700
    @handyj5700 3 роки тому

    Drive safe everyone.

  • @RevGerryRM
    @RevGerryRM 3 роки тому

    Have you considered placing a piece of flat steal down the middle where the two doors come together, and weld them shut? Then cut the hinges on one side and make it a single door like a house. I've seen other schoolies like that. Just thought I'd mention that. 👍🏻

  • @tisha2short
    @tisha2short 3 роки тому +2

    I was hoping you were going to have a huge announcement that you were coming to Colorado's Tiny Home Festival next weekend. I convinced myself that must be the reason for their deadlines. Maybe one day...

  • @Trucking609
    @Trucking609 3 роки тому +1

    Looking good you always do nice work.

  • @elisabethm9655
    @elisabethm9655 3 роки тому +6

    Great lock system…looks like great security, too - may I suggest an extra secret external key - or give extras to both Rachel and Dale etc…cuz - ‘just sayin’ good luck on your trip - sounds like this mini caravan is going to be a blast. Happy Camping everyone!

  • @OffGridisSweet
    @OffGridisSweet 3 роки тому

    I'm loving some of the ideas you are giving us for our bus build. Thanks for sharing. Have a great time on your road trip.

  • @rhysredin3030
    @rhysredin3030 3 роки тому

    My grandparents had the pin type lock on their patio door which just fascinated me to no end when I was a child. Thanks for the unexpected nostalgia.

  • @karenr67
    @karenr67 3 роки тому

    Have a safe and fun time.

  • @cattalkbmx
    @cattalkbmx 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the process with us, been with you since the start of this one. Hope yall have a great trip!

  • @edwardseth1230
    @edwardseth1230 3 роки тому

    suggestions: add somesorta wireless 4g (3g compatiable) booster antenna on top & its indoor wireless router with lan ports for the road. keep extra 2 keys in a place outside thats not lockable if u get locked outside and everything is inside incuding ur bus driving keys.. some eventful day. paint those brass key fittings (outside) so they key in spots dont get rust when it rains, keep a spray bottle of WD40 with you for the squeeky parts on the road. extra straps with hook so if your vehicle engine motor stops or you end up in some deep ditch off the road you have some one pull you out. ask Rachel to buy you a rug..so you can walk with your barefeet inside and not bring in extra dirt from the outside onto the flooring.. and lastly an electrical battery operated mini vacuum cleaner.

  • @codyburch9965
    @codyburch9965 3 роки тому

    I always really appreciate how you show us your problem solving skills. Sometimes our ideas don’t always have a perfect execution in reality and having the ability to punt and come up with a second option always shines through in your videos. Have fun on your trip with your framily!

  • @OIII-IOOO
    @OIII-IOOO 3 роки тому +1

    safe travels gang.

  • @susancurrie9246
    @susancurrie9246 3 роки тому +18

    I love Dale's sense of humor, "Why are you still filming?" 😂😂

    • @delennamachoo
      @delennamachoo 3 роки тому +4

      I want a t-shirt with Dale's face on it that says "Why are you still filming?"

  • @gypsymomma3470
    @gypsymomma3470 3 роки тому +1

    Safe travels!!

  • @jmbcbataille9594
    @jmbcbataille9594 3 роки тому

    It’s so good to see the bus almost finished ❤️❤️❤️l love il !!!! Such a real talent 💪💪💪💪💪

  • @Warcity777
    @Warcity777 3 роки тому

    Get a fancy kitchen cabinet door handle for the back door to open it you can find some amazing ones online.

  • @aprilek6003
    @aprilek6003 3 роки тому +1

    looks awesome Mike enjoy the adventure! looking forward to the next video

  • @MichelleCouplandHairStudio
    @MichelleCouplandHairStudio 3 роки тому

    I’ll see you in Loveland!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @maryf2964
    @maryf2964 3 роки тому

    Safe travels! Take lots of videos and pictures for us! Have fun!!

  • @reggieh1372
    @reggieh1372 3 роки тому

    You and your family are so awesome God bless and keep you safe on the trip!

  • @ginat12345
    @ginat12345 3 роки тому

    Don't forget a gire extinguisher!

  • @cindythecatwoman1601
    @cindythecatwoman1601 3 роки тому

    Wow this is like your Maiden tourage with Ivan. I'm excited for you. Good luck and have a safe trip.

  • @watahyahknow
    @watahyahknow 3 роки тому

    nice way to cut foam : an old electric breadknife
    the front door lock turned out nice , dont think you even need a doorhandele
    one thing you still can do is paint the doors on the inside , maibe pain on faux woodgrain to fit in with the rest of the interior

  • @nancyfava1050
    @nancyfava1050 3 роки тому

    Excited to go to Colorado with you guys!

  • @Kolopsych
    @Kolopsych 3 роки тому

    If I ever go for the school bus route I suspect I'll be following the slacker/camper ready approach

  • @anneparisi1828
    @anneparisi1828 3 роки тому

    Love it - you guys are doing awesome 👍👍

  • @James-re6co
    @James-re6co 3 роки тому +2

    Coffee-Mate doesn't go bad. It lasts forever :o)

    • @lpmama1196
      @lpmama1196 3 роки тому +1

      It's mostly flavored oil - switch to an actual dairy-based creamer.

  • @joestoll699
    @joestoll699 3 роки тому +2

    Safe travels with your convoy there and back. Such an adventure. Have fun.

  • @cjg8822
    @cjg8822 3 роки тому

    Awesome enjoy Colorado and happy to follow your journey!!

  • @dennisyoung4496
    @dennisyoung4496 3 роки тому

    Have a good trip!

  • @HD-yt4dg
    @HD-yt4dg 3 роки тому

    Congratulations!

  • @caddyzig
    @caddyzig 3 роки тому

    Congratulations!!!! What a monumental occasion. Your bus looks absolutely amazing. I hope you have a safe and fantastic trip. Can’t wait to follow along on the adventure.

  • @kathleenthorene5846
    @kathleenthorene5846 3 роки тому

    Have fun!

  • @canuckyank82
    @canuckyank82 3 роки тому

    Vantastic!

  • @Tonysr
    @Tonysr 3 роки тому

    Best of luck guys!

  • @davidmoore9945
    @davidmoore9945 3 роки тому

    Love Fridays when we get a new video from you! I sure hope you’re taking us along to Colorado with you!

  • @cavewoah
    @cavewoah 3 роки тому

    Looks good so far 👌

  • @txskoolie3041
    @txskoolie3041 3 роки тому

    Looking good!

  • @ruthscott5166
    @ruthscott5166 3 роки тому +1

    This sounds like such a fun trip. Looking forward to your future videos.

  • @lynetteclauser3551
    @lynetteclauser3551 3 роки тому

    Save travels

  • @alisonshanahan9529
    @alisonshanahan9529 3 роки тому

    Rachel have you seen the bathrooms with the toilets that slide into the cupboards, usually a kitchen one if it's next to the bathroom. It makes for a spacious shower area. I have also seen someone who had a wardrobe that slid over the shower pan.

  • @cus3c
    @cus3c 3 роки тому

    If you come through Grand Junction I’d love to take a look at the bus! I’m getting ready to build my own in a month or so and your videos have really shown me what it’s really going to take!

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  3 роки тому

      I don't think we will be making it that far west. Maybe on another trip.

  • @charlotte97838
    @charlotte97838 3 роки тому +5

    Also, girls/womans need knee room cuz we spread-um to wipe-it. 😂 just sayin. But it is a very important part of doing a bathroom. You gotta think about these things. Ya’all have a safe trip. Hope to see some trip videos.

  • @JustMuah57
    @JustMuah57 3 роки тому

    you inspire me so much.. im on my first bus learning so much

  • @cmorait
    @cmorait 3 роки тому +3

    I would prefer a lock that uses keys for both sides. Now if someone breaks the glass window can easily unlock the door without needing any key .....

    • @elisabethm9655
      @elisabethm9655 3 роки тому

      Thieves breaking in through a window is always a possibility, even with a keyed inner deadbolt. However, ease of emergency evacuation is always a priority in one’s home and Ivan is more like a mini house than a vehicle. Getting locked out however is a whole ‘ other problem😳🙄

    • @mcooper5929
      @mcooper5929 3 роки тому

      Maybe put some metal mesh on windows on doors?

  • @lauratibbles6598
    @lauratibbles6598 3 роки тому

    I am so excited for you guys I wish I was joining you you all are going to have a fabulous time and Rachel will be so excited by what she will be seeing love Ivan the little bus and what you are doing and it is looking good!!!!!!!! As always sending love and prayers your way be safe in your travels god bless ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🌈

  • @mikecronin8825
    @mikecronin8825 3 роки тому

    Wow! No. 2. Looks great.

  • @bencuraza6503
    @bencuraza6503 3 роки тому

    I’m EXCITED ‼️ALL of You are EXCITED ‼️ROAD TRIP ‼️🍀🚙☘️🚙🍀🚙☘️👍👍⬆️

  • @sjackson99
    @sjackson99 3 роки тому +1

    Dale's fridge looks like an AC version. How big is the Jackery?

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  3 роки тому

      It is an ac fridge. I tested the fridge on the jackery 1500. It ran by itself for 38 hours 100% to 0% no charging.

    • @sjackson99
      @sjackson99 3 роки тому

      @@navigationnowhere That's great. I originally planned to buy a DC fridge in the 5-6 cu. ft. range. But they were so expensive I decided to get an AC fridge, a fourth 180W panel, and a fourth 100Ah Battleborn. All that cost less than the DC fridge I was looking at.

  • @ATLJonathanH
    @ATLJonathanH 3 роки тому

    Consider RVLock and free yourself from that Key!

  • @laknathjithsarathchandra9600
    @laknathjithsarathchandra9600 3 роки тому

    Good job buddy congratulation have a great trip and happy Fourth of July

  • @charlesbrunner258
    @charlesbrunner258 2 роки тому

    Cabinet above the window in the bathroom

  • @wanderlustaesthete4117
    @wanderlustaesthete4117 3 роки тому +7

    Dale needs a shirt, “Why are you still filming?!

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN 3 роки тому +5

    "I have hair to wash." Hmmmm, is she implying someone else doesn't?? Since she does have the coolest hair ever, I can see wanting enough space to wash it though.
    CO trip sounds like it will be a lot of fun, both getting there and once you're there. Hope it's all been going well. Looking forward to the vids with the whole cast of characters.
    And let's not forget dad and his amazing skill set to help get things all locked up tight, plus all the other cool stuff he's helped out with over the course of this build. Chris for the win!
    "This is a slacker bus if I've ever seen one." No truer words have ever been spoken!! Excellent work Dale. Job well done!!

  • @martyohlfest8699
    @martyohlfest8699 3 роки тому +1

    Cutting foam.....I worked in an upholstery shop for 4 years. We cut all the foam with an electric knife. Not some special, heavy duty thing. Just a regular ol' kitchen electric knife.

  • @JustMuah57
    @JustMuah57 3 роки тому

    how did you remove the mechanism to the alarm on the back door and the windows ??

  • @charlesbrunner258
    @charlesbrunner258 2 роки тому

    What about a gray tank