You used 12 gauge wire to run for the water heater? Or did I not hear right? I had pictured how to do this, and your video is the same picture as I have.
Are you having any trouble making walls/headers not removing the ceiling? I just can't see tearing down a perfectly good ceiling especially if its insulated already. Thoughts?
We left our ceiling. Our walls are screwed into the bus rib above. Just through the metal ceiling. We felt the same way about it being in good shape! Plus, we have the sound dampening ceiling and wanted to keep it.
I agree why tear down a perfectly good ceiling, which I have seen it down more than once on videos of skoolie building. I am building my skoolie and I have insulted all of the walls from the top of the windows down to the floor. I installed 1" thick insulation board in walls, insulation taped around all windows sealed and coated with paint and also resealed all of the windows inside and out with 100% silicone. Going to refinish the ceiling with semi gloss white Behr water base epoxy paint for now, and it is in good shape as it is.
Considering starting a schoollie project, I’m in western Canada where it’s COLD ALOT haha I was under the impression the insulation in the ceiling needs upgraded in colder climates.... thoughts? Thanks!
Yes, you’ll probably want new insulation. We’re not planning to spend much time in winter weather. We just endured snow in Dallas and Las Vegas (both unusual) and both agreed it is not our typical plan. It was cold even just around freezing. Because we are planning to chase 20-25*C weather; we decided to save the time and money of replacing the ceiling.
@@SuperBuggerboo it most definitely needs replaced if in colder climates. Spray foam is a bit more costly but provides the best R value which is a measurement of insulation. Keep in mind that spray foam is said "gas" or release toxins for up to a couple months afterwards.
I see her doing a red and black wiring, what’s the black wire your using? I don’t see it in your description ❤️ Your video gives me confidence that I can do it too!!
In this scenario, we used red for the positive (hot) wire and black for the negative (ground) wire. The most important part is keeping the positive and negative wires separate and labeled.
I find it curious how many people have no problem running individual 12 volt circuits for different things in their bus, but then they run 1 110 volt circuit for half the bus or more.... Just found this curious.... :)
I agree! We’ve got 7 circuits around the bus. I know you can put a bunch of outlets on one circuit (I read 15-20??) BUT in a “regular home” you’re not using them all. We use the three outlets under the desk every day, so we didn’t want them on the same circuit! Thanks for watching!!
Great video, but..... You do know your low voltage (12 volt DC) should not run along side your high voltage (120 volt AC). It is an electrical hazard and can cause interference in your low voltage lines.... Just saying.... :)
Thanks for noticing! We’ll double check. The electrician we consulted said that we only needed to worry about that with phone, internet, cable type of lines. We’ll do some more research!
@@TaleOfTwoSmittys It could be that way where you are. I'm in Wisconsin and we have all kinds of rules for running electric, network, tv, etc... We can not put anything but the AC in a box or conduit. All low voltage has to be in it's own box, conduit, or wire run. Love you videos though. I wish the work on our van was going a little faster though. I want to get on the road this year yet... Peace and Blessings.
Looks like you guys are off to a great start! We are roughing in electrical and plumbing next. Thanks for sharing your work on your skoolie!
Our pleasure! Good luck with your build.
I smashed the hell outta that Like button. Great video! Great subtitles 😂
Looovee!! If y'all looking for another his to tour we would be honored!
Awesome video, looks like a nightmare to keep track of all of that. I'm a bit overwhelmed about doing the electronic system in my bus
Do you need a electrial permit for wiring a schoolie?
You used 12 gauge wire to run for the water heater? Or did I not hear right? I had pictured how to do this, and your video is the same picture as I have.
It doesn't look like fun. I'm thinking I need 3 circuits for 3 sets of Puck LEDs.
Yes, depends on the number of lights on the circuit. Good luck with it!
Where did you get the name? I graduated from Paul Smiths College, I'm a smitty. lol
Our last name is Smith and Smitty is Cody’s nickname! So now we are Two Smittys!
Are you having any trouble making walls/headers not removing the ceiling? I just can't see tearing down a perfectly good ceiling especially if its insulated already. Thoughts?
We left our ceiling. Our walls are screwed into the bus rib above. Just through the metal ceiling. We felt the same way about it being in good shape! Plus, we have the sound dampening ceiling and wanted to keep it.
I agree why tear down a perfectly good ceiling, which I have seen it down more than once on videos of skoolie building. I am building my skoolie and I have insulted all of the walls from the top of the windows down to the floor. I installed 1" thick insulation board in walls, insulation taped around all windows sealed and coated with paint and also resealed all of the windows inside and out with 100% silicone. Going to refinish the ceiling with semi gloss white Behr water base epoxy paint for now, and it is in good shape as it is.
Considering starting a schoollie project, I’m in western Canada where it’s COLD ALOT haha I was under the impression the insulation in the ceiling needs upgraded in colder climates.... thoughts? Thanks!
Yes, you’ll probably want new insulation. We’re not planning to spend much time in winter weather. We just endured snow in Dallas and Las Vegas (both unusual) and both agreed it is not our typical plan. It was cold even just around freezing. Because we are planning to chase 20-25*C weather; we decided to save the time and money of replacing the ceiling.
@@SuperBuggerboo it most definitely needs replaced if in colder climates. Spray foam is a bit more costly but provides the best R value which is a measurement of insulation. Keep in mind that spray foam is said "gas" or release toxins for up to a couple months afterwards.
I see her doing a red and black wiring, what’s the black wire your using? I don’t see it in your description ❤️
Your video gives me confidence that I can do it too!!
In this scenario, we used red for the positive (hot) wire and black for the negative (ground) wire. The most important part is keeping the positive and negative wires separate and labeled.
I find it curious how many people have no problem running individual 12 volt circuits for different things in their bus, but then they run 1 110 volt circuit for half the bus or more.... Just found this curious.... :)
I agree! We’ve got 7 circuits around the bus. I know you can put a bunch of outlets on one circuit (I read 15-20??) BUT in a “regular home” you’re not using them all. We use the three outlets under the desk every day, so we didn’t want them on the same circuit! Thanks for watching!!
You used the wrong wire, you should be using marine grade 12-2
Great video, but..... You do know your low voltage (12 volt DC) should not run along side your high voltage (120 volt AC). It is an electrical hazard and can cause interference in your low voltage lines.... Just saying.... :)
Thanks for noticing! We’ll double check. The electrician we consulted said that we only needed to worry about that with phone, internet, cable type of lines. We’ll do some more research!
@@TaleOfTwoSmittys It could be that way where you are. I'm in Wisconsin and we have all kinds of rules for running electric, network, tv, etc... We can not put anything but the AC in a box or conduit. All low voltage has to be in it's own box, conduit, or wire run. Love you videos though. I wish the work on our van was going a little faster though. I want to get on the road this year yet... Peace and Blessings.
I gotcha. We’ll double check. Thanks for the support and for watching!! Good luck with the van!
Wow thanks for passing that along.
@@danielw6610 Thanks I will check more on that too.
correction:there’s no 110 ac power anymore 120 plus ac and the proper name is receptacles
your electrical wiring is terrible