You might want to rethink doors on the fridge cabinet. I left them off mine after seeing the problems Jax had with his fridge compressor over heating. Air flow is key
That link for the breaker goes to a breaker panel. And a breaker will not protect against surges, it will only protect from over current draws. You will need a "surge protector" to protect against surges.
Really nice having friends and family to help you and that actually have skills. Usually if someone is willing to help they don’t know how. Lol. Looking great !!!
You also could maybe get a tiny piece of luan (sp?) and drop that on top of the wheel well, just so it has a finish, but luan is so thin that you wouldn't have to worry about the ply thickness
I was looking at your bench when you had it propped open. Don’t know about you but I love a large desk or an extra surface and the front side of the bench cover looks like it would be nice for extra work space when you need it, ie. Large layout plans for all those rigs you are gonna build. Just a suggestion. I’m loving this build. Would really enjoy something like this for myself.
That breaker won't stop a surge -- it'll only stop a short circuit or an overcurrent situation where your RV is trying to draw too much power. You need an EMS for active surge protection.
And it will only protect downstream of the breaker. That's why you should put the main breaker as close to the source connection as possible. Thanks for pointing that out. I was looking in the comments to see if someone would.
I hope you follow both sisters builds too.... excited to see the difference between the 3 of you and then you all can go on a convoy trip with your busses... oh and your parents too they can take the Navi... Talk about an adventure!! LOL Anyway cant wait for the girls to build their busses too!! WOOHOO
Just curious. My chest refer has vents on 3 sides of the front end for the compressor. (It's a 54L) So when I first sight of it, I thought the wheel well jog was for the compressor vent. Nope. 🤔 Wondering now what I should do for mine. Looking forward to the finished product!
Looking great! I just received my Jackery 240. Doing a soft build on my Toyota Sienna for summer travels. You are very knowledgeable, I'm wondering if I bought a lithium battery, can I charge it while I'm driving? I live in Ontario Canada and we don't have guaranteed sunshine and I don't really want to mount panels on my minivan. So I was wondering if there is a way to charge as I drive?
You could buy an isolator & hook it up to the starting battery so it will charge the house battery only when the engine is on. If the engine battery is lead acid & house is lithium may need a smart charger or battery converter to work together, as different types of battery chemistries don't always work the most efficiently. An AGM sealed battery would be a lot less expensive
Love your videos and watching your build, but you need to understand what a breaker is for. A breaker won't protect you from a surge. A circuit breaker protects you from current, not voltage. Circuit breakers are tripped by an increase in internal load caused by the neutral and hot wires touching, thus changing the resistance and therefore increasing the current. So if a light ballast were to melt, or someone drove a nail through a wire, this would change resistance and therefore increase current thereby tripping the circuit breaker. Circuit breakers protect your wires from overheating and causing a fire. A surge protector protects your electrical system from sudden increases in voltage caused by external influences.
@MikeL. I've come to realize I know NOTHING about electricity besides flicking a switch!!!! Actually got a headache from reading your comments. But that's my bad!!!
Why only a single large door on the fridge cabinet and wouldn't it be better if was hinged on the right? It looks like you'll have to reach over the cabinet door to pull out the fridge/drawer and also which way does the chest fridge door open? Just curious...
Is the noise coming from the electrical systems going to be a concern? That RV stuff has a fan so I'm wondering. Plus it's right below where the head would be on the bed so you'd want minimal noises.
I would like you to do a video on what will be running on 30 amp and what runs directly on 12v. I think the battery will be charged by the shore electricity. Will your alternator be charging the battery too?
Hi Mike . Realize this isn't the video you did the roof. But what would you recommend for roof sealant. From Canada . So we need a sealant that will take the cold temps of winter. What I have located here are KST , Henry & Sashco . Thank you.
I use Henry’s or silicone xps. It gets -40 in the Adk and I have never had an issue. For gaps and screw I use lap sealant. Most important is install in summer (if we get one) when the metal is warm haha
I will never understand on Bus, Van & Big Box to many put the Electrical Under The Bed One Sleeps On. It Is A Bed Fire Waiting To Happen. There are plenty of other choices than were one Sleeps. The rest of the build is look'n great.
Can’t wait to see this drawer refrigerator you’re gonna get! I think you made a great decision on removing a few of those panel surfaces. The cabinet seems to fit better (more level) over the wheel well.
LOL! Good to know others leave hidden messages in their work, there are a few vehicles on the road with replaced panels that say "Norm was here", etc.. Your build is looking great, love how ALL of you work together as well. 😊👍🏻
If I decide to donate that jacket to someone on sec 8 n welfare who wants to go camping off grid I would absolutely love to have one, lol. I am saving to get my own van now so any prayers are appreciated.
This kind of videos are a waist of time for me. You are talking a lot about what you are going to do and what you are thinking. It is hard to follow what you are saying. It is much more interesting to see exactly what you are doing, not the tallking about it. You need to film closer up so we can see what you are doing and what components you are using. And showing only when things are finished or you screwing in the last screw is just a waist of time. I was fast forwarding through the whole video. You can do better than this.
I am gonna warn you on the Solar parts. There are worrisome indications on the financial markets. The inflation rates are shooting right now. Something is happening to the dollar system. The food prices are going to be through the roof in a year. You do your research but you may have to pay much more significant increase in any solar electronics if you wait a long time. You can take it as however you want.
If I decide to donate that jacket to someone on sec 8 n welfare who wants to go camping off grid I would absolutely love to have one, lol. I am saving to get my own van now so any prayers are appreciated.
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The bus is looking so good Mike! Can't wait to hangout in Colorado!
Love watching and I’m looking forward to Rachel’s build also.
Looks awesome as usual! SO excited for Rachels build!!
You might want to rethink doors on the fridge cabinet. I left them off mine after seeing the problems Jax had with his fridge compressor over heating. Air flow is key
That link for the breaker goes to a breaker panel. And a breaker will not protect against surges, it will only protect from over current draws. You will need a "surge protector" to protect against surges.
Really nice having friends and family to help you and that actually have skills. Usually if someone is willing to help they don’t know how. Lol. Looking great !!!
Looking great Michael and Dalton.
I enjoyed your vlog.
Thank you to Jackery to.
Blessings.
Peace.
Congratulations Mike it’s gorgeous !!!!! Good progress
Looking great Mike things are really coming together looks great ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈
Hey Mike, looks like lots of work, but well worth it!
You are doing and awesome job on this build, taking your time doing it🦋
Wow, you do amazing precision craftsmanship!!!
Looking beautiful buddy 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Vehicle Alternator to charge battery/jackery if needed when on the move and not enough sunlight.
awesome job and great to see dalton
Another great video, as always I just love your music choices!
You also could maybe get a tiny piece of luan (sp?) and drop that on top of the wheel well, just so it has a finish, but luan is so thin that you wouldn't have to worry about the ply thickness
* Luan or Lauan so you had it right :)
Or you could drop the wheel well top piece into the uprights. Since that would not be weight bearing it wouldnt matter!!!
I was looking at your bench when you had it propped open. Don’t know about you but I love a large desk or an extra surface and the front side of the bench cover looks like it would be nice for extra work space when you need it, ie. Large layout plans for all those rigs you are gonna build. Just a suggestion. I’m loving this build. Would really enjoy something like this for myself.
Looking beautiful!
Wow ! You have people that ask if they can help you ? Love the build, I need a bus so bad, but half crippled and just not in the works 😕
That breaker won't stop a surge -- it'll only stop a short circuit or an overcurrent situation where your RV is trying to draw too much power. You need an EMS for active surge protection.
And it will only protect downstream of the breaker. That's why you should put the main breaker as close to the source connection as possible. Thanks for pointing that out. I was looking in the comments to see if someone would.
Food is heavy, so just 50# is all you can add. I’m sure you thought of that.
I think he said EACH slide is rated at 100 lbs.
You are so smart.😎👍
Doesn't the fridge fan need air flow?
Looks good!
Coming along nicely for sure!
Great info. My girl and I bought a bus last year and plan to start this year on it. We aren’t far from you, down in Syracuse NY!
Mike you have to build me a bus!!
Looking great Mike. How bout a small drawer in front of the wheel for some canned goods below the fridge?
That is a great idea.
You guys are good.
You could utilize the space in the toe kick by making draws good for hiding cvaluables
I hope you follow both sisters builds too.... excited to see the difference between the 3 of you and then you all can go on a convoy trip with your busses...
oh and your parents too they can take the Navi... Talk about an adventure!! LOL Anyway cant wait for the girls to build their busses too!! WOOHOO
why is there already signs of water damage on your under fold out bed area where the power cables run through the body of the bus ?
I build slide in bed campers for a living and would love to send you some pictures sometime to see what you think of them
looking nice !! Where is Dale at lol Hope he got there Safe , Was a Long Drive.. # GO DALE
Where did you find your recessed puck lights and what brand are they?
Just curious.
My chest refer has vents on 3 sides of the front end for the compressor. (It's a 54L) So when I first sight of it, I thought the wheel well jog was for the compressor vent. Nope. 🤔 Wondering now what I should do for mine.
Looking forward to the finished product!
Please cover that spray foam with a really thin slice of wood
Looking great! I just received my Jackery 240. Doing a soft build on my Toyota Sienna for summer travels. You are very knowledgeable, I'm wondering if I bought a lithium battery, can I charge it while I'm driving? I live in Ontario Canada and we don't have guaranteed sunshine and I don't really want to mount panels on my minivan. So I was wondering if there is a way to charge as I drive?
You could buy an isolator & hook it up to the starting battery so it will charge the house battery only when the engine is on. If the engine battery is lead acid & house is lithium may need a smart charger or battery converter to work together, as different types of battery chemistries don't always work the most efficiently. An AGM sealed battery would be a lot less expensive
Look into smart isolators, DC to DC battery chargers, and see what's compatible with your vehicle's alternator :)
If you ever get a mouse inside, it WILL find that exposed foam and nest in it. Need to cover it with something. Thin sheets of aluminum perhaps??
So pretty 🤩
Omg. Adsense came up five times before the 15 min mark.
Wouldn’t your Jackery be your off grid option for now , esp the 1500?
Love your videos and watching your build, but you need to understand what a breaker is for. A breaker won't protect you from a surge. A circuit breaker protects you from current, not voltage. Circuit breakers are tripped by an increase in internal load caused by the neutral and hot wires touching, thus changing the resistance and therefore increasing the current. So if a light ballast were to melt, or someone drove a nail through a wire, this would change resistance and therefore increase current thereby tripping the circuit breaker. Circuit breakers protect your wires from overheating and causing a fire. A surge protector protects your electrical system from sudden increases in voltage caused by external influences.
@MikeL. I've come to realize I know NOTHING about electricity besides flicking a switch!!!! Actually got a headache from reading your comments. But that's my bad!!!
Too bad Dalton didn't match the grain on the desk cabinets like you did on the overhead kitchen cabinets. That mismatch would drive me crazy!!!
Love what your doing but what are you going to do with the other converted bus if your going to use this one
Why only a single large door on the fridge cabinet and wouldn't it be better if was hinged on the right? It looks like you'll have to reach over the cabinet door to pull out the fridge/drawer and also which way does the chest fridge door open? Just curious...
#??? Nice. What size screws you use mostly for the birch plywood???
Is the noise coming from the electrical systems going to be a concern? That RV stuff has a fan so I'm wondering. Plus it's right below where the head would be on the bed so you'd want minimal noises.
I would like you to do a video on what will be running on 30 amp and what runs directly on 12v.
I think the battery will be charged by the shore electricity. Will your alternator be charging the battery too?
Does Dalton have a channel or page to follow too? You guys are awesome!
No he does not. If he does I’ll post it up.
Dalton is such a good looking man. His balding head makes him cuter.
Are there going to be any issues putting the solar panels up now that the inside is spray foamed and built out?
Hi Mike . Realize this isn't the video you did the roof. But what would you recommend for roof sealant. From Canada . So we need a sealant that will take the cold temps of winter. What I have located here are KST , Henry & Sashco . Thank you.
I use Henry’s or silicone xps. It gets -40 in the Adk and I have never had an issue. For gaps and screw I use lap sealant. Most important is install in summer (if we get one) when the metal is warm haha
Adirondacks?????? where in the dacks are you? ..... Keith.
I will never understand on Bus, Van & Big Box to many put the Electrical Under The Bed One Sleeps On. It Is A Bed Fire Waiting To Happen. There are plenty of other choices than were one Sleeps. The rest of the build is look'n great.
When will you be coming to Colorado?
Where will you be going to in Colorado?
Hey are you using solar panels on the big bus if not put it on the small bus
Goon nite
Once again a great job done! Dalton is a good friend 👍Looks like it’s warming up there some😁
Can’t wait to see this drawer refrigerator you’re gonna get! I think you made a great decision on removing a few of those panel surfaces. The cabinet seems to fit better (more level) over the wheel well.
LOL! Good to know others leave hidden messages in their work, there are a few vehicles on the road with replaced panels that say "Norm was here", etc.. Your build is looking great, love how ALL of you work together as well. 😊👍🏻
Why a door for the fridge. make the door on the fridge floor
Michael, are you starting to feel the effect of increased lumber and supply cost increases?
No, I am lucky and bought all my supplies awhile ago so the prices were still low.
My husband actually got a Jackery last year for our apartment (minus the solar panel) and it’s awesome. I would definitely recommend it.
✌️😁👍
Is Dalton going to build a bus with your help?
Navi told you so to ivan lol 😂😆
Ah, I clicked thinking that Clint from Clint's reptiles got a bus 😂
Stayed for the great bus content! 🥰
Good luck from another skoolie owner!
👀 Colorado in a month?!?! 😬😬😬
I only didn’t tell you till I posted the video. Been planning with Luc. 🚌💨 🚑💨
@@navigationnowhere soooo stoked dude!!! This is great news!
First?👀
I need help with my bys electrical too...😭 i hate electrical😭😭😭😭😭
If I decide to donate that jacket to someone on sec 8 n welfare who wants to go camping off grid I would absolutely love to have one, lol. I am saving to get my own van now so any prayers are appreciated.
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This kind of videos are a waist of time for me. You are talking a lot about what you are going to do and what you are thinking. It is hard to follow what you are saying. It is much more interesting to see exactly what you are doing, not the tallking about it. You need to film closer up so we can see what you are doing and what components you are using. And showing only when things are finished or you screwing in the last screw is just a waist of time. I was fast forwarding through the whole video. You can do better than this.
I am gonna warn you on the Solar parts. There are worrisome indications on the financial markets. The inflation rates are shooting right now. Something is happening to the dollar system. The food prices are going to be through the roof in a year. You do your research but you may have to pay much more significant increase in any solar electronics if you wait a long time. You can take it as however you want.
If I decide to donate that jacket to someone on sec 8 n welfare who wants to go camping off grid I would absolutely love to have one, lol. I am saving to get my own van now so any prayers are appreciated.