I just bought a bus and I am looking forward to converting it. Your videos are so helpful thank you so much. I bought one of your T-shirts because I think they’re great. Keep up the great videos and I will stay tuned in.
Good work, I'm looking at your videos I'm appreciating your good efforts. I'm building my own, I'm trying to get many ideas, can you tell us what is the clearance inside your bus and where and how are the wires running to the rear of the bus b4 I start drilling through the wiring, I intent to add on to the existing roof instead of ripping it apart. I hope you can Reply at your convenience Alex k.
Super helpful video! We can’t seem to make up our mind on how to insulate our ceiling or walls on our skoolie. What made you pick this type of insulation in particular? We are trying to choose between mineral wool, cellulose, rigid foam, or recycled denim. We’re trying to find a good balance between r-value, cost, mold deterrence, and eco friendliness. The choice has been daunting so far!
I ended up going with the rigid insulation because it squeezes in pretty easy. It isn't messy. And I think it is pretty cost effective... although I haven't run the numbers. I read something on a skoolie forum that said if you aren't changing out the windows, then the bus is going to be chilly (or hot) no matter how much you insulate. So the plan is to get a wood burning stove to compensate for the single pane windows. Home depot has some green blow in insulation that I used under the windows and around the wheel wells. You can see it in my wheel wells video. Here is a link to the insulation thd.co/2Hpet7a - Hope that helps!
Have you looked into sheeps wool? I've been doing similar research and am thinking of going with this option for the roof and walls. Check out Havelock Wool's website!
Did you pre-drill the metal, then the construction screws would go thru ok? I heard you say you went thru 4 bits. Have you noticed any condensation issues in ceiling. Someone else mentioned they had issues, not sure what they did. I like your ideas. Thanks as always.
Cam Martin I'm not sure about tools but total cost with bus included was around $20,000. I borrowed as many tools as I could and had a handful already.
@@michaelgiovanniello3230We put it in to create a weather seal or a vapor gap not sure what it is called. The basic idea is that the screws would sweat if we just screwed the wood right into the ribs of the bus. Also it is a pain to screw wood into metal so we didn't want to do that 1000 times when we screwed the finish screws into the TnG cedar. Hope that makes sense!
So cool to see Michael Angarano come help with your insulation tape.
Lol :)
If you only knew how many times I fell asleep to Skoolie videos 😍
I just bought a bus and I am looking forward to converting it. Your videos are so helpful thank you so much. I bought one of your T-shirts because I think they’re great. Keep up the great videos and I will stay tuned in.
Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any questions along the way!
I love the shirts definitely going to have to get one ! I love my impact driver
Very kind of you to make these videos. Thank you
Good work, I'm looking at your videos I'm appreciating your good efforts. I'm building my own, I'm trying to get many ideas, can you tell us what is the clearance inside your bus and where and how are the wires running to the rear of the bus b4 I start drilling through the wiring, I intent to add on to the existing roof instead of ripping it apart. I hope you can Reply at your convenience
Alex k.
Alex Kalsatos yea! Our wires run above the driver side windows behind some of the cedar boards. It’s like a 1/2 in trough.
Excellent. I was wondering what best way was to do that. Now I know....
Super helpful video! We can’t seem to make up our mind on how to insulate our ceiling or walls on our skoolie. What made you pick this type of insulation in particular? We are trying to choose between mineral wool, cellulose, rigid foam, or recycled denim. We’re trying to find a good balance between r-value, cost, mold deterrence, and eco friendliness. The choice has been daunting so far!
I ended up going with the rigid insulation because it squeezes in pretty easy. It isn't messy. And I think it is pretty cost effective... although I haven't run the numbers. I read something on a skoolie forum that said if you aren't changing out the windows, then the bus is going to be chilly (or hot) no matter how much you insulate. So the plan is to get a wood burning stove to compensate for the single pane windows. Home depot has some green blow in insulation that I used under the windows and around the wheel wells. You can see it in my wheel wells video. Here is a link to the insulation thd.co/2Hpet7a - Hope that helps!
Have you looked into sheeps wool? I've been doing similar research and am thinking of going with this option for the roof and walls. Check out Havelock Wool's website!
insulation! lookin' good from where I'm sitting
Thanks Spencer! Your channel looks like a place where I'll be visiting often in the future.
Cool video! Great info.
Did you pre-drill the metal, then the construction screws would go thru ok? I heard you say you went thru 4 bits. Have you noticed any condensation issues in ceiling. Someone else mentioned they had issues, not sure what they did. I like your ideas. Thanks as always.
Why not use thinnner plywood which bends easier?
You may or may not be cool with answering this, but around how much did you spend for all the tools to complete the bus. Rough estimate.
Cam Martin I'm not sure about tools but total cost with bus included was around $20,000. I borrowed as many tools as I could and had a handful already.
dude copywrites are a real thing for your shirts! just a heads up! nice video
Did you still soak the 1x2 strips? Mine won't bend
I don't think so... I tried to soak the 2x2s but they still snapped. Soaking probably would hurt!
Should have either kerfed the 2x2s or cut small sections of it then screwed them into the rails
Which color are you wearing ??
I think it is the dark heather! www.amazon.com/dp/B07C8YCHX1?customId=B07537PB8C&th=1
why did you out the wood in though?
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Why did you put** the wood in though. It doesn't seem necessary.
@@michaelgiovanniello3230We put it in to create a weather seal or a vapor gap not sure what it is called. The basic idea is that the screws would sweat if we just screwed the wood right into the ribs of the bus. Also it is a pain to screw wood into metal so we didn't want to do that 1000 times when we screwed the finish screws into the TnG cedar. Hope that makes sense!
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lol 7,042 people now lol seen it
also i would not use an actual picture of a dewalt impact on your merch, gonna get sued