We Are Ready To Go! | Hitting The Road In My School Bus
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ธ.ค. 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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Dale needs to drill holes in the platform bed so no mildew.
I love your sister she is so sunshine 🌞 Navi is my dream bus with 2 changes, bigger bathroom & a king bed in the back. ❤
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.
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.
"I wish my old man was still around to help..."
He is, man. He is.
good company, a firefighter, paramedic, and a supervisor, can hardly wait to see all the fun.
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!!!
Your dad is so talented, guess we know where you get it from Mike
I still can't get over how much I dig the flipped back door.
The infamous shake down trip, have a great time!
Without your father you would NOT be as far along as you are, GREAT JOB DAD
i’ve been watching this build for well over a year now and i can’t wait for this thing to be done
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.
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
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!
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
It warms my heart that this is such a communal project. Life long memories in the making 🥺💞
Tip : use a fitted twin sheet on the foam pieces while open to a bed them flip up to the couch.
Have a great time.
Really like how those licks worked out. Dale looks like he is ready to get in the road!
Mike and company - Safe travels to Colorado!
Be Safe and have fun!!
Enjoy your trip and safe travels to everyone!😊🙏❤
Safe travel to all of you. Glad the way you help one another. Have a great time
Everyone needs a Rachel. We love her. Who wouldn't.
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!
We Love you Dale. Stay safe out there you land mariner, keep us updated supervisor .
I know that y’all are going to have a blast. Safe travels
Safe travel gang
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.
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!
My favorite build tutorials always come from you. Your buses are super impressive!!
Dale is my spirit animal
Safe travels. Have fun 👍 😊
Wishing all of you safe and fun travels! 😊👍💕💕💕
Safe travels to all of you!! Hope y'all have lots of fun!!
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...
Thanks for sharing the process with us, been with you since the start of this one. Hope yall have a great trip!
prima, wenn Vater und Sohn ähnliche Hobbys haben.
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!
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. 👍🏻
Have a wonderful trip you guys
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.
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
Road Trip ! Yay 👏
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!
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.🥰🥰🥰
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.
Skedaddle! Woo woo!
Thanks!👍
Looking good you always do nice work.
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.
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 😍🙌🏻🔑
Get a fancy kitchen cabinet door handle for the back door to open it you can find some amazing ones online.
You and your family are so awesome God bless and keep you safe on the trip!
looks awesome Mike enjoy the adventure! looking forward to the next video
Drive safe everyone.
I love Dale's sense of humor, "Why are you still filming?" 😂😂
I want a t-shirt with Dale's face on it that says "Why are you still filming?"
Have fun everyone
Have a safe and fun time.
Safe travels! Take lots of videos and pictures for us! Have fun!!
safe travels gang.
Great job on your tiny home on wheels 👍🏽and safe traveling you and Dale🧭 🤎🦋
Safe travels!!
The maiden voyage👏👏👏👏Very exciting! Safe travels, drive carefully and see ya next time👋👋👋👋👋
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.
Wow this is like your Maiden tourage with Ivan. I'm excited for you. Good luck and have a safe trip.
Excited to go to Colorado with you guys!
Safe travels with your convoy there and back. Such an adventure. Have fun.
Rach Welcome to the West😃👋🏾
Awesome enjoy Colorado and happy to follow your journey!!
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.
If I ever go for the school bus route I suspect I'll be following the slacker/camper ready approach
Have a good trip!
Congratulations!
Have fun!
Best of luck guys!
Coffee-Mate doesn't go bad. It lasts forever :o)
It's mostly flavored oil - switch to an actual dairy-based creamer.
Love Fridays when we get a new video from you! I sure hope you’re taking us along to Colorado with you!
Don't forget a gire extinguisher!
I’ll see you in Loveland!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s so good to see the bus almost finished ❤️❤️❤️l love il !!!! Such a real talent 💪💪💪💪💪
Vantastic!
Looking good!
This sounds like such a fun trip. Looking forward to your future videos.
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.
Amen 🙏🏻
Love it - you guys are doing awesome 👍👍
Save travels
you inspire me so much.. im on my first bus learning so much
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 👍👍🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
Looks good so far 👌
Wow! No. 2. Looks great.
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 .....
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😳🙄
Maybe put some metal mesh on windows on doors?
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 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🌈
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!
I don't think we will be making it that far west. Maybe on another trip.
Cabinet above the window in the bathroom
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.
Windows are great looking....and grossly energy inefficient. Building my 3rd shuttle bus/ motor home. First thing I did was remove the windows. My solar will run my air conditioner (8000 btu) Outside temp100f, inside 76f....and heating.
Dale needs a shirt, “Why are you still filming?!
No, they need to sell merch.
I’m EXCITED ‼️ALL of You are EXCITED ‼️ROAD TRIP ‼️🍀🚙☘️🚙🍀🚙☘️👍👍⬆️
Dale's fridge looks like an AC version. How big is the Jackery?
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.
@@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.
Good job buddy congratulation have a great trip and happy Fourth of July
Consider RVLock and free yourself from that Key!
Looked into it. That could be a good alternative!
What about a gray tank
how did you remove the mechanism to the alarm on the back door and the windows ??