You guy's don't have to constantly defend yourselves on what and why you are doing things. If you see good idea's in the comments, go ahead and use it. You can give them credit. All others that are not positive just leave them be and carry on.
Eric, you are doing it all wrong. In my professional opinion, you should paint the bus pink. It will help with engine performance and prevent future rust and water leaks. Trust me, I’m a professional wanna be bus builder. I hope that helps. 😂😂😂 I joke but I’m loving this series. It’s exciting! Congrats! Thanks for sharing even though everyone seems to be giving you shit.
My basement had foam with plywood on top . No 2x3 ,nothing underneath. I had house for 6 years , no idea how long before I bought it, that the floor went down. I took it up, the foam had compressed maybe an 8th inch, so your good. And like you I would put screws in the floor of the bus. Just don't put screws where they would line up with the edge of a cabinet..
There are 3 types of ridged insulation Eric. You need the one that is typically used under TPO type roofs. It is ridged enough to handle foot traffic. The three primary types of rigid insulation: expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and polyisocyanurate (polyiso). Polyiso is usually the one used for TPO roof. With all of this said...... I personally think you will be fine with the screws holding it all together. Keep doing it the way you like it.....
The floor is fine. That adhesive is fantastic. We used it in our basement with zero issues just the way you did. No fasteners. You really don’t want to pierce the sealed nature of the foam sheet with a screw or bolt.
That is not how insulation works at all my guy. A few screws or bolts are not going to make any noticeable difference, especially if it's closed-cell foam, which it should be because of moisture.
I highly recommend avoiding vinyl planks. Use sheet vinyl instead. I used the best quality planks I could find in my van and they still ended up opening and raising in some areas. The raised parts suck as the edges are sharp. Vinyl expands and contracts too much for a vehicle.
The First thing you MUST do... is have Fun. Tip - Instead of a 'step', cut an angle into the transition 2x2 from the entry to the main area. Otherwise you and guests will constantly be tripping and busting your toe into it. Still will trip every once in a while but you will save your toes that way. This is from my experience as a General Contractor who built over 800 houses. (same as having a transition from tile or wood to carpet where the floor elevation changes a bit.)
If it were me and I could do it all over again, I would have torn up the floor and put a few coats of chemical rust resistance on the bare metal. Lots of kids stomping around over the years, lots of moisture soaked into those boards. The small amount of dry rot you found was probably just the tip of the iceberg. Plus you likely have holes from the bolts in the underside that you'd want to fill and the easiest way is to remove that floor and get to the metal. It would extend the life of the bus for quite a few years, but if you're not planning on keeping it forever it's not too big of a deal.
Chuck Cassidy recommended the Advantech board at 3/4" (he explained why). Its much more rigid than regular plywood, plus it's thicker than the 1/2" plywood you are using which would give it more firmness. Plus are you using the F-150 or F-250 XPS? Both should be OK as far a deformation from weight, but the F-250 is much stronger. You also want to make sure you use the Tongue and Groove sheets to give extra support at the seams. Here is the Cassidy recommendations I found from the video: 1) Advantech 23/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. T&G OSB Underlayment Panel 2) FOAMULAR NGX F-250 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-10 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation I used this method and these materials for my 16ft box truck and it works great.
@@nomadicfanatic Yea, like you said "You do you." It's your bus and you get to do it your way. And that's the way it should be. I just made the comment because in the video you said it was "a little squishy", so I figured that might be why. In my build, where I used Cassidy's method it is nice and firm (no squishy).😁
I believe the white roof was intended to keep the bus cooler; white is commonly used for building roofs in Greece for passive cooling. This is also why athletes wear white in the sun. Just my theory.
Winston Churchill said "perfection is the enemy of progress". Thermal bridging and 200+sq.ft. of windows don't matter as much as bring in the project on time and budget.
Hey Eric, Its Mike the gate reinforcement guy. Your floor looks great, I will be in the Q in 5 or 6 weeks. Look for a red tri-glide, I want to make a financial donation to the scoolie, I AM SO JEALOUS.
I mean, this is another great idea Eric I mean, you could put sealant all the way down through the whole floor and then put plywood back on top of it. This way it will protect the metal and protect the wood. You will have less rottenness or else you go on your belly side on the bus And spray down like rhino and you’ll never have to worry about nothing. I understand it’s your bill but it’s something like a good idea eventually down the line before rust comes it’s just some good ideas. You can always put LED lights on top of your ceilings too or use LED lighting. I have so many ideas I can help you with, but then I’ll be giving you all my ideas what I wanna do my bus lol
There is two types of that foam board. One is normal which is what most people use and the other is designed for heavy loads like under concrete. the later might hold up to the vibrations better but I don't know whether or not you will see a difference. I only have one layer of wood directly on the frame then 3/4" jigsaw puzzle foam squares, then area rugs cut to fit.
I think you are going about it the right way. Just do what works for you. And remember, although you may not appreciate it at the moment, you and Diana and Wayne are making memories. And one other tip: even though you are capturing on video, still pictures of certain aspects of the build may come in handy in the future. I know they have been for me on past projects.
No screws! Once the construction adhesive (glue) hardens up AND you get your walls holding down the outer edges and all the inner walls, fixtures, and finish floor on top, you won't notice the squishy underneath and you don't want to have metal touching the cold metal on the bottom bringing the cold up through the insulation. Believe in the process!
MOUNT your solar panels so they could be stood up around the outer edge of your roof. That way you have access to the whole roof while at the races, and you'll have a railing so you don't fall off again. !HAHAHA! Good luck!
Gotta admit, this was a fun episode. Never heard Eric laugh like that and it makes me happy as well. A lot of people never try or do anything. It’s all a learning process. Can’t be that many people in this vast universe that tried to convert an American school bus into an RV.
Eric, I built my floor exactly how you said you wanted to build it with the framing and then screwing the floor down to the framing and that bridging of heat loss I think is a load of BS. I am in a state where it gets down to the 20s and 30s and my floor is perfectly warm and it’s not spongy like you said! It just feels better not to mention when you install cabinets or furniture and there is a lateral pull from side to side. Is the glue gonna hold the floor down?
you have the wrong insulation for the floor. The foam has to be XPS. Not the garbage you’re putting under your floor. Chuck Cassidy told you that too. The foam you’re putting in will collapse and all the things that you’re building on top of it will sag.
Looks great hard work we gutted a mobile home to studs and rebuilt. Took a year to fully complete. We did the laminate planks they can have issues of breaking later on. Have you thought about whole sheet of laminate then if there is spill it covers every inch of flooring even under studs. They have some realistic wood patterns now. Keep up the hard work.
That's what I was thinking as well. RVs "flex" going down the highway so you want the insulation and plywood floating to reduce the flex on the flooring. I've never built a schoolie but have replaced a floor in a RV.
I’ve never build my own scoolie but I’ve watched a lot of builds and I agree with you as far as the 2x2 framing on the floor and insulation in between but the idea of the screws through to the main floor is a better idea to make it more solid,build on you two or three😊
The flooring in my Winnebago 40' motorhome is a very similar sandwich panel structure and has held up great over the last 14 years. The floor will flex and move a bit, and screws may introduce stress points. But a few screws shouldn't hurt too much. Go for it.
Loving the build so far! REALLY loving the laughter and goofing around. Its so refreshing to see some lightheartedness and positive vibes after watching the news all day lol
I believe the point of not putting screws in is for flexibility while driving idk im sure there are plenty of ways to do it and I'm sure they will all work just fine
They only thing I have to say it’s beautiful here in Huntington Beach California, where the sun shines every day. Love your UA-cam channel Eric.❤ hi Diana. Wow wow the floor ❤
As a person who has built and designed projects, the more research and advise from those who have the project, you do what you do and do it your way, you might find a better way.
Nice work and you're making decent progress. The only thing I'd worry about would be the screw heads popping when the floor compresses. Hopefully that won't happen
Never did it, but looks good to me I think you need a nice, comfy floor If it's solid, hard as a rock, well, that'll be bad on your feet too. I think the softness is kind of like having carpet in your house.
Just a thought. Seal the screws from the underside of the bus. Just as a precaution from water penetration from underneath. Cheers Eric, you’re killing it!!
Not funny guy, smarter, putting the floor down floating, Chuck Cassidy way, was correct, your idea of sealing the exposed screws unerneath exposed to moisture is correct. Yes, screws in metal can eventually lead to leaks over time due to the expansion vibration,and contraction of the metal caused by temperature changes, which can loosen the screws and create gaps that allow water to seep through; this is a common reason for leaks , and down the road not an easy fix underneath the floor
I helped my buddy repair his toilet flange on his fairly new Lance camper. Looks like you’re building the floor a little better as his just has something the cardboard on his foam then l linoleum flooring. I think you going to really like your floor.
So overtime as the foam board compresses, the screws are gonna push up out of the plywood and hit the nicer flooring on top???? just a thought. I was thinking that you might be able to consider just in case future.
Well i thought you were making a mistake not building a floor but i wondered if screwing the boards down would help. Im sure glad it did because it looks fantatac. Build on man build on
There are at least two reasons it is called s schoolie. of course it starts with a school bus, but it will also teach you a bunch as you go through with your build. you will find things you love about what you did, and you will discover what you might have done differently.
Are you sure there are no leaks in the bus? Isaac Turner channel always reseals all the windows etc...because once the build is done and winter is upon you, rain seeps in and can ruin a lot...good luck!
You guys are doing everything right! As a couple, you guys are right on! The build will happen just the way you want it. It's your build enjoy it and enjoy each other! Love and peace.
You did the right thing with the screws to the floor. Remember, every time you drive the bus you will have a large amount of vibrations. I would think over time the glue only method would fail.
Looks amazing. Not sure how you are doing the fuel pump cut out but older boat hatches were level with the floor with a stainless steel square bezel around the opening with a flush handle to pull the hatch out. Because everything was basically flush with the floor there was no trip hazard. You have to do this because so far you have done everything wrong LOL.
Whenever anything is built "custom," there are a million ways to do i! And every custom build is just that! Every single builder learns as they go! And if tgey do another similar build it will be dif in some ways than the first and so on! That is why it is interesting and fun to follow along!! Great adventure here!
Every time you put a screw in you are making a place for water to come in! Don't do it. The floor will feel more solid when you put all the cupboards in....but whatever...
Be careful of of the circular saw kick backing and can go out of control if gets a "hard knot or binds up some how. Keep hands and anything around where your cutting far away from the saw.
So personally If you’re putting screws all the way through the floor I’d make sure to spray some sort of rust protection around those screws underneath and maybe also put some undercoating over whatever rustproofing you do. This is just a suggestion. You do you Eric and Diana lol
Since you started this bus build your channel is up to 240,000! I have been watching you since your beginning, the old black van too. I wait for each of these build videos. God bless Wayne! Great you have him and Diane too! Oh yes,the floor looks great!
As you said Eric, it’s a never ending project but I would add all RVs are that way. One idea for your entrance would be to put a thick padded floor mat on the top step to lessen the trip hazard as you turn to go on your main floor and something to wipe your feet on.
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. The floor seems cool. A nice thermal break. I think the glue will work fine. I think it will be mushy with the foam board. I don’t think it’s an issue. The floor looks good, glad you are following others who are experienced builders 👍🏼
Love the progress you’re making-so exciting! I really appreciate how clearly you explain everything; it feels like I’m right there with you. The bus build and killer content are incredible-keep up the great work! Let the haters hate; I’ve got nothing but love for this channel!
Why go to the trouble to insulate the floor and ceiling when you are going to have 80 single pane windows? Do you want to hold all the cold/heat that seeps in?
to me it seems like if the flooring isn't nice and flat it will be annoying but, my other thought was, after you install all the other stuff, walls, cabinants, bathtub, bed, etc.. the floor will be held down by all that stuff, However that one golden rule about vehicles, is that EVERYTHING needs to be secured down. as it drives over the road things are going to rattle lose, etc if not all secured. Don't know about the floor, that's a pretty important first step that needs to be done right, because later on after you add all the other things, like walls, etc. it will be almost impossible to fix or change without removing everything all over.
Love your bus build videos. You and Diane seem to make a great team. I really enjoy watching you two figuring stuff out and enjoying life.
You guy's don't have to constantly defend yourselves on what and why you are doing things. If you see good idea's in the comments, go ahead and use it. You can give them credit. All others that are not positive just leave them be and carry on.
That's a real dumb way to go about life though. Not everything that's negative is worthless or irrelevant, even if it's not said in the ideal way.
Top build.🎉
Eric, you are doing it all wrong. In my professional opinion, you should paint the bus pink. It will help with engine performance and prevent future rust and water leaks. Trust me, I’m a professional wanna be bus builder. I hope that helps. 😂😂😂 I joke but I’m loving this series. It’s exciting! Congrats! Thanks for sharing even though everyone seems to be giving you shit.
No way pink. We painted our daughters car pink and it was called the barbie mobile and she hated it. Js😊
😅😅😂😅
The floor looks amazing, excellent measuring and cutting, kudos to all three of you!!!
Lolol. I bet he’s going to paint it green. He loves green lights.
Neon green with pink highlights. 😂
Amazing to watch this bus come together with you and Diana working as a team. This is a very interesting project. I can’t wait for the next video!
My basement had foam with plywood on top . No 2x3 ,nothing underneath. I had house for 6 years , no idea how long before I bought it, that the floor went down. I took it up, the foam had compressed maybe an 8th inch, so your good. And like you I would put screws in the floor of the bus. Just don't put screws where they would line up with the edge of a cabinet..
There are 3 types of ridged insulation Eric. You need the one that is typically used under TPO type roofs. It is ridged enough to handle foot traffic. The three primary types of rigid insulation: expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and polyisocyanurate (polyiso). Polyiso is usually the one used for TPO roof. With all of this said...... I personally think you will be fine with the screws holding it all together. Keep doing it the way you like it.....
You might want to install a quarter round strip where the floor meets the driver’s area to minimize tripping.
I think yall made the right decision on where to stop the flooring by the stairs. The other option seemed like it would be a trip hazard.
The floor is fine. That adhesive is fantastic. We used it in our basement with zero issues just the way you did. No fasteners. You really don’t want to pierce the sealed nature of the foam sheet with a screw or bolt.
That is not how insulation works at all my guy. A few screws or bolts are not going to make any noticeable difference, especially if it's closed-cell foam, which it should be because of moisture.
Yeah I did mine the chuck cassidy way. I’ll be ripping it out next summer to put some framing underneath
I highly recommend avoiding vinyl planks. Use sheet vinyl instead. I used the best quality planks I could find in my van and they still ended up opening and raising in some areas. The raised parts suck as the edges are sharp. Vinyl expands and contracts too much for a vehicle.
Great point, cheaper and easy to install these days versus the old stiff vinyl flooring
Following Chuck Cassidy's lead, you can't go wrong. IMO he is the leading bus conversion expert out there.
The First thing you MUST do... is have Fun.
Tip - Instead of a 'step', cut an angle into the transition 2x2 from the entry to the main area. Otherwise you and guests will constantly be tripping and busting your toe into it. Still will trip every once in a while but you will save your toes that way. This is from my experience as a General Contractor who built over 800 houses. (same as having a transition from tile or wood to carpet where the floor elevation changes a bit.)
If it were me and I could do it all over again, I would have torn up the floor and put a few coats of chemical rust resistance on the bare metal. Lots of kids stomping around over the years, lots of moisture soaked into those boards. The small amount of dry rot you found was probably just the tip of the iceberg. Plus you likely have holes from the bolts in the underside that you'd want to fill and the easiest way is to remove that floor and get to the metal.
It would extend the life of the bus for quite a few years, but if you're not planning on keeping it forever it's not too big of a deal.
Sandals with socks are a true Pacific Northwest trait don’t ever give it up
Chuck Cassidy recommended the Advantech board at 3/4" (he explained why). Its much more rigid than regular plywood, plus it's thicker than the 1/2" plywood you are using which would give it more firmness.
Plus are you using the F-150 or F-250 XPS? Both should be OK as far a deformation from weight, but the F-250 is much stronger.
You also want to make sure you use the Tongue and Groove sheets to give extra support at the seams.
Here is the Cassidy recommendations I found from the video:
1) Advantech 23/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. T&G OSB Underlayment Panel
2) FOAMULAR NGX F-250 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-10 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation
I used this method and these materials for my 16ft box truck and it works great.
And that's fine. In Chuck's earlier videos he recommended plywood. Now he's recommending OSB. lol. To each their own.
@@nomadicfanatic Yea, like you said "You do you." It's your bus and you get to do it your way. And that's the way it should be.
I just made the comment because in the video you said it was "a little squishy", so I figured that might be why.
In my build, where I used Cassidy's method it is nice and firm (no squishy).😁
And you are absolutely correct, Makes a huge difference. Live and Learn, sometimes the hard way.
I would definitely use a tongue & groove, for obvious reasons
You never use tongue and grove on any RV. It will squeak non-stop while driving. That is why you never see any build use it.
I believe the white roof was intended to keep the bus cooler; white is commonly used for building roofs in Greece for passive cooling. This is also why athletes wear white in the sun. Just my theory.
I once heard that a white roof makes a bus easier to spot from the air. I.E. a hellicopter following a hijacked school bus.
you should've treated your plywood with Thompson's water seal before installing
Here comes all the flooring experts.
🤣
More expert then tater.
@@Cesspool_Swimming-nd2vw Not one is though lol.
Grab the popcorn
The floor looks great. You make a good team.
Winston Churchill said "perfection is the enemy of progress". Thermal bridging and 200+sq.ft. of windows don't matter as much as bring in the project on time and budget.
I’m so sure you are really pissing off some people who say you don’t build anything. So stop it 😂😂
Looking good there. 🎉
As long as you are doing it safely (and I believe you are), why would anyone care,
It's YOUR project,
NOT theirs.
That's a tough concept for some
Hey Eric, Its Mike the gate reinforcement guy. Your floor looks great, I will be in the Q in 5 or 6 weeks. Look for a red tri-glide, I want to make a financial donation to the scoolie, I AM SO JEALOUS.
For what it's worth you are doing better construction than I've seen in your past. Keep up the good work
Too funny😂
Flooring looks great!
I mean, this is another great idea Eric I mean, you could put sealant all the way down through the whole floor and then put plywood back on top of it. This way it will protect the metal and protect the wood. You will have less rottenness or else you go on your belly side on the bus And spray down like rhino and you’ll never have to worry about nothing. I understand it’s your bill but it’s something like a good idea eventually down the line before rust comes it’s just some good ideas. You can always put LED lights on top of your ceilings too or use LED lighting. I have so many ideas I can help you with, but then I’ll be giving you all my ideas what I wanna do my bus lol
There is two types of that foam board. One is normal which is what most people use and the other is designed for heavy loads like under concrete. the later might hold up to the vibrations better but I don't know whether or not you will see a difference. I only have one layer of wood directly on the frame then 3/4" jigsaw puzzle foam squares, then area rugs cut to fit.
That shishy feeling goes away especially after you get your flooring on it all settles down and feels solid
I think you are going about it the right way. Just do what works for you. And remember, although you may not appreciate it at the moment, you and Diana and Wayne are making memories.
And one other tip: even though you are capturing on video, still pictures of certain aspects of the build may come in handy in the future. I know they have been for me on past projects.
No screws! Once the construction adhesive (glue) hardens up AND you get your walls holding down the outer edges and all the inner walls, fixtures, and finish floor on top, you won't notice the squishy underneath and you don't want to have metal touching the cold metal on the bottom bringing the cold up through the insulation. Believe in the process!
MOUNT your solar panels so they could be stood up around the outer edge of your roof.
That way you have access to the whole roof while at the races, and you'll have a railing
so you don't fall off again. !HAHAHA! Good luck!
That's a thought! Thanks
Gotta admit, this was a fun episode. Never heard Eric laugh like that and it makes me happy as well. A lot of people never try or do anything. It’s all a learning process. Can’t be that many people in this vast universe that tried to convert an American school bus into an RV.
You’re not building a house. You need flexibility in the flooring while driving down the road.
😬 I was thinking that!! I'm definitely not a professional. 😂
Well he said the original floor had LOTS more screws.
Eric, I built my floor exactly how you said you wanted to build it with the framing and then screwing the floor down to the framing and that bridging of heat loss I think is a load of BS. I am in a state where it gets down to the 20s and 30s and my floor is perfectly warm and it’s not spongy like you said! It just feels better not to mention when you install cabinets or furniture and there is a lateral pull from side to side. Is the glue gonna hold the floor down?
you have the wrong insulation for the floor.
The foam has to be XPS. Not the garbage you’re putting under your floor. Chuck Cassidy told you that too. The foam you’re putting in will collapse and all the things that you’re building on top of it will sag.
Looks great hard work we gutted a mobile home to studs and rebuilt. Took a year to fully complete. We did the laminate planks they can have issues of breaking later on. Have you thought about whole sheet of laminate then if there is spill it covers every inch of flooring even under studs. They have some realistic wood patterns now. Keep up the hard work.
I think you should just trust the process , put some flooring material on top of the plywood and I think you’ll be satisfied
I love youtube. So much information & ease to learn from others. Most importantly, you are having fun doing this, that's the best part.
the screws will pop up later after the foam settles in..dont ask me how I know..
I think the reason on the floating floor is so that it doesn't crack and warp later as it moves and vibrates as the bus is driven....
That's what I was thinking as well. RVs "flex" going down the highway so you want the insulation and plywood floating to reduce the flex on the flooring. I've never built a schoolie but have replaced a floor in a RV.
@@roydavis2242 The old floor was full of screws.
Personally I would seal the Plywood with some Thomson Water Sealer! Just as a added benefit should any water hit the plywood
The windows will make cold weather seem colder. Some people weld walls and replace weather proof windows
I’ve never build my own scoolie but I’ve watched a lot of builds and I agree with you as far as the 2x2 framing on the floor and insulation in between but the idea of the screws through to the main floor is a better idea to make it more solid,build on you two or three😊
It's because you used the white foam board. Should have used the purple stuff. Much higher compression strength. You will be alright, rock on. ❤️
Great teamwork!! Looking good!! 🙂👍
Use 2" screws no need to get into the metal.
I never had trouble screwing plywood over foam.
Done many times for tile work in three season rooms. Mike
The screws will give a way for water to seep up into the under flooring. That’s why you don’t use screws.
lol no
With all the vibration of the bus screws may work there way out and possibly force your floor up. If you use screws I would put the glue on them also.
The flooring in my Winnebago 40' motorhome is a very similar sandwich panel structure and has held up great over the last 14 years. The floor will flex and move a bit, and screws may introduce stress points. But a few screws shouldn't hurt too much. Go for it.
Loving the build so far! REALLY loving the laughter and goofing around. Its so refreshing to see some lightheartedness and positive vibes after watching the news all day lol
I believe the point of not putting screws in is for flexibility while driving idk im sure there are plenty of ways to do it and I'm sure they will all work just fine
They only thing I have to say it’s beautiful here in Huntington Beach California, where the sun shines every day. Love your UA-cam channel Eric.❤ hi Diana. Wow wow the floor ❤
Absolutely the best part about skoolies. There an no two alike, everyone of them is custom to the needs of the individuals.
I don’t have a schoolie but I have changed my bed at least six times all of it is a never-ending process to enhance and better the build!
I think it look's great. You've made alot of progress. Can't wait to see the finished product. 😊
As a person who has built and designed projects, the more research and advise from those who have the project, you do what you do and do it your way, you might find a better way.
Everything you have done so far makes sense. Really fun to watch you all work through the build..
We had a guy replace a camper floor before and he put the foam under it and I felt exactly what you are saying. 😅 It does feel mushy.
You guys achieved much better insulation and much thinner. No need for a nail, it won’t jump up and bite you.
Sounds like you and Diane respect the schoolie community more than they do you
Nice work and you're making decent progress. The only thing I'd worry about would be the screw heads popping when the floor compresses. Hopefully that won't happen
Never did it, but looks good to me I think you need a nice, comfy floor If it's solid, hard as a rock, well, that'll be bad on your feet too. I think the softness is kind of like having carpet in your house.
Impressive! The build is going really well. Keep it up!
Just a thought. Seal the screws from the underside of the bus. Just as a precaution from water penetration from underneath. Cheers Eric, you’re killing it!!
lol
I guess I’m a funny guy.
@@Michaelchasejones No, just your suggestions.
Not funny guy, smarter, putting the floor down floating, Chuck Cassidy way, was correct, your idea of sealing the exposed screws unerneath exposed to moisture is correct. Yes, screws in metal can eventually lead to leaks over time due to the expansion vibration,and contraction of the metal caused by temperature changes, which can loosen the screws and create gaps that allow water to seep through; this is a common reason for leaks , and down the road not an easy fix underneath the floor
I helped my buddy repair his toilet flange on his fairly new Lance camper. Looks like you’re building the floor a little better as his just has something the cardboard on his foam then l linoleum flooring. I think you going to really like your floor.
Never give a conceited man advice, he will just hate you for it
Woman, get that man some greek yogurt and walnuts!
Can’t wait to see type of floor you install over plywood
Looking great, Eric, but I'm going through some Opie withdrawal.
Wow can’t beat this!! Fun build! Ryobi tools (my fav) plus Diana and Eric woooooooio
So overtime as the foam board compresses, the screws are gonna push up out of the plywood and hit the nicer flooring on top???? just a thought. I was thinking that you might be able to consider just in case future.
This.. squishy floor is the foam compressing.
@@pixelsimage lol no
Well i thought you were making a mistake not building a floor but i wondered if screwing the boards down would help. Im sure glad it did because it looks fantatac. Build on man build on
There are at least two reasons it is called s schoolie. of course it starts with a school bus, but it will also teach you a bunch as you go through with your build. you will find things you love about what you did, and you will discover what you might have done differently.
Are you sure there are no leaks in the bus? Isaac Turner channel always reseals all the windows etc...because once the build is done and winter is upon you, rain seeps in and can ruin a lot...good luck!
You guys are doing everything right! As a couple, you guys are right on! The build will happen just the way you want it. It's your build enjoy it and enjoy each other! Love and peace.
It’s crazy, wonderful and tough with a lady glad to see you happy!!! Good luck
I used the same foam in my van build, then placed birtch board on top.. works just fine
You did the right thing with the screws to the floor. Remember, every time you drive the bus you will have a large amount of vibrations. I would think over time the glue only method would fail.
Looks amazing. Not sure how you are doing the fuel pump cut out but older boat hatches were level with the floor with a stainless steel square bezel around the opening with a flush handle to pull the hatch out. Because everything was basically flush with the floor there was no trip hazard. You have to do this because so far you have done everything wrong LOL.
Whenever anything is built "custom," there are a million ways to do i! And every custom build is just that! Every single builder learns as they go! And if tgey do another similar build it will be dif in some ways than the first and so on! That is why it is interesting and fun to follow along!! Great adventure here!
Yes indeed 😊 You go Diana and you go Eric 💪! You guys rock
Every time you put a screw in you are making a place for water to come in! Don't do it. The floor will feel more solid when you put all the cupboards in....but whatever...
He said when tearing out the old flooring there were Lots more screws.
Be careful of of the circular saw kick backing and can go out of control if gets a "hard knot or binds up some how. Keep hands and anything around where your cutting far away from the saw.
Luckily its a small powered cordless ryobi and not an old worm drive skilsaw. Those things can kick like a mother!
So personally If you’re putting screws all the way through the floor I’d make sure to spray some sort of rust protection around those screws underneath and maybe also put some undercoating over whatever rustproofing you do. This is just a suggestion. You do you Eric and Diana lol
Since you started this bus build your channel is up to 240,000! I have been watching you since your beginning, the old black van too. I wait for each of these build videos. God bless Wayne! Great you have him and Diane too! Oh yes,the floor looks great!
Wouldn't a ramp/slanted (slope) floor there at the front be better so you don't trip with a little step? Looks great.
As you said Eric, it’s a never ending project but I would add all RVs are that way. One idea for your entrance would be to put a thick padded floor mat on the top step to lessen the trip hazard as you turn to go on your main floor and something to wipe your feet on.
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.
The floor seems cool. A nice thermal break. I think the glue will work fine. I think it will be mushy with the foam board. I don’t think it’s an issue. The floor looks good, glad you are following others who are experienced builders 👍🏼
You may want to call around the wheel wells to avoid squeaking from the wood rubing on the wheel wells.
Looks good.
Love the progress you’re making-so exciting! I really appreciate how clearly you explain everything; it feels like I’m right there with you. The bus build and killer content are incredible-keep up the great work! Let the haters hate; I’ve got nothing but love for this channel!
six screws are the six spots where rust will begin under the bus
8:12 the snow angel was random lol 😂👍
Why go to the trouble to insulate the floor and ceiling when you are going to have 80 single pane windows? Do you want to hold all the cold/heat that seeps in?
You should... do.. whatever you want. 😁
Good morning Eric! Can’t wait to see the bus finished!
to me it seems like if the flooring isn't nice and flat it will be annoying but, my other thought was, after you install all the other stuff, walls, cabinants, bathtub, bed, etc.. the floor will be held down by all that stuff, However that one golden rule about vehicles, is that EVERYTHING needs to be secured down. as it drives over the road things are going to rattle lose, etc if not all secured. Don't know about the floor, that's a pretty important first step that needs to be done right, because later on after you add all the other things, like walls, etc. it will be almost impossible to fix or change without removing everything all over.
You could shave down the 2x2 frame and foam over the fuel pump 1/2 “ and put plywood over the full pump door.
Love how well you guys work together.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video!