He had 4 solar panels on the roof you even commented about then because he used 4 100 instead of 1 400 and even used the correct passthrough into the bus
@@ChuckCassadyYT I enjoy these types of bus build breakdowns. You were very respectful towards this builder. I think these type vids will do well for first time builders. I highly doubt, I will ever build a bus/van converstion but, you never know and your videos provide a wealth of info even for those that wont build one. When is your bus build finish date? Take care.
Caleb/Gingium is a very talented self taught fabricator. stoked you found this video, i kind of forgot about the adventure bus series haha. if i remember correctly they used plasti dipp for the exterior paint, so no scuffing is needed. not the best choice, but at the time he was really into plasti-dipping all of his cars hahaha. also he built this as a "tow rig" so he could get his cars to and from the track and have somewhere to sleep for multi day events. thanks for all these videos. Ive for sure made some mistakes in my bus, but Ive been trying to correct them and not make anymore since you started your channel.
Nice to get your pov on beginner builds. Thats what i will be if i end up doing one. Lots of things to avoid. All your videos are great. Very generous with your knowledge
Just found and subbed. Only took 1 video (insulation 101)to realize you are one of the most knowledgeable do it right builders on TH-cam. Keep up the great work. Def love these critiques. Learn so much. Not fully but enough to go and find the right way which encourages looking for the specific video on your channel. Best of luck
These comparisons are great. Not a bash but opportunities to learn. Full disclosures of how and why. You make mention that you did this or that in the past and why or why not it’s a good plan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
I'm almost tempted to make a video of my own bus conversion just to get the chuck reaction vid.... but i'm too busy cursing at my bus and coming up with bizarre solutions to bizarre problems 🤣🤣 I will say, Chuck has been the major inspiration for technique. I'm excited for 15kwh of 24v batts, 2.4kw solar, an eberspacher hydronic heated floor, closed cell foam insulation, on a 37' city bus frame, cummins 6.7 with allison 2000. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!
I think my next life goal is to make a video of a skoolie build and get a thumbs up from you. Not for likes. Just for shiggles and personal pride. Thanks so much for making these!
I've been watching many bus conversion/tour videos and white seems to be extremely popular which, as someone who has done lots of living while traveling in a van, sand + dirt move in with you. I don't understand why people would decorate in white to live in nature (or a city) full time. As I said, I've been watching many bus build videos, but when the time comes to convert my future bus, your instruction will be all I follow Chuck. Thanks again.
Super inspiring! I'm actually sitting (sleeping) in my volvo 240 and working out of a storage unit for the next few weeks until I pick up my bus. An automatic sub for Gingium.
Planning on doing a bus conversion in the next couple years, pretty sure I’ve easily saved myself hundreds of hours by watching your vids. Thanks for all the info!
I can't remember which video I watched that you said something about how a mistake you see people making is to not remove all of the things that were in the vehicle before they start their build. I recently got a 1975 Ford Econoline that was built into a camper van (I know, but the vehicle is actually in great shape -- my mechanic was shocked). I got it from this guy who was going to build it out, but then his father-in-law bought him a nice new Transit. He'd just put a floor in to the Econoline, and had put a couple solar panels on top. I thought, "This guy seems trustworthy. It's just the floor. It's probably fine. I'll leave it." Today I was pulling up a little to see if there was anything underneath that I could drill into to set up my framing in a tricky corner. And I found a few fun things 1. The floor was not actually wood like he claimed. 2. There was a massive amount of mold on the subfloor (which he SCREWED into the floor of the van creating a bunch of holes) 3. The "insulation" he claimed to put in was that thin white mesh-y stuff that electronics sometimes come in. 4. There was rust and some rusted through holes in the bottom of the van, along with his screw holes. I'm so glad I found it all now as much as I'm not looking forward to how much time that's going to add to my build. Regardless, I hereby renew my pledge to follow your advice. It's good advice.
Like you I can't stand the arctic white interiors, for anything. I was at a, lets call it a convention, of cabinet installers about a year ago and the installers said 90% of what folks wanted was white Shaker cabinets. Not what I would put in but it's not my house. Keep the good stuff coming.
looked good thks for sharing ...the windows? they look stock.? might be a water problem later..and the wood facing could have counter sunk the plug the screws heads...thanks again chuck...peace
I watched your videos for a year before I realized you were responsible for the Warrior Bus, which I used to ride to shows during college when you were first getting started.
Total schoolie street cred. I even got kicked out of a Railroad Earth concert because I had too much fun on the Warrior on the way down from Boulder! I'm sure we've met at some point, definitely have a lot of mutual friends.@@ChuckCassadyYT
Hi. Is it me who is missing something, but I don't see 1 but 2 batteries, and you are saying he has only 1! This bus has got thermal bridges all over with the way it is presently insulated. Insulation is the weak point of most builds I see. Your comments are always to the point. Good job.
Hello! He built the bus to tow his little race car to events and sleep in for the most part iirc. It's been forever since I watched his video. Actually forgot he even built a bus haha!
OSB is available in many percentages of resin. When the machines start up the thickness of the sheets can be off and can be tapered from end to end. We had the opportunity for many years to pick up skids of this material for $1 a sheet. There was so much resin in some of them, they could be drilled and tapped for bolts. Many shed, garages and animal shelters were build with this material 45 years ago. Many were simply coated with a used motor oil, diesel and powder stain. When I inquired I was told there were 10 different varieties of OSB. The high density OSB does not accept stain and has to be painted. People need to look at the R factor vs DELTA T. 3 inches of foam is not 3 times better than 1 inch. Why don't people put 3" on the wall? Is it because 3" is just as dumb on the walls and ceiling as it is on the floor? Recommended R values are R-13 for floors, R-13-21 for walls AND R30-49 for the roof. Look up how the US R-VALUE recommendation varies from area to area and elevation to elevation. We don't want to take up space with 6" insulation for Vail, CO. if we spend all our time in Quartzsite, AZ
love your normal videos and your review vids. helps me learn alot for my build. its cool you reviewed gingium. i have watched him for his automotive content and forgot he did a bus build. thanks for breaking down your thoughts on that type of build.
What we want to here is Chuck getting real on his guitar 🎸 We are still waiting. We saw the guitars and the passion. We don't know your style but here is a couple requests Keep on rocking in the free world, Neil Young. If you sing it maybe you want to skip the verse about satan. And another like would be the song Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. If they would let you do it, I think it would send your ratings off the roof. 💯 fun
@ChuckCassadyYT my I ask why? What would the draw backs be? My family and I are wanting to do the bus life but my wife is in a wheelchair any suggestions?
Hi Chuck! Regarding charging the house batteries from the engine alternator. What if the bus was running dual alternators at 250 amps each. That would potentially (pun) give the house batteries 6kw to charge from or 3kw if only one alternator was connected to the house batteries. Is that sufficient? Thanks!
I ran a rv park that allowed buses in the 1980's. Many times I watched young couple struggle with getting the seats out. little preschool tool kit was common. I would walk over with grinder and drill and help abit. Now buses are not allowed in many rv parks. Look up a book from 1970....Roll your own.......
Good video! I've been running a 60amp DC-DC charger wired from the bus battery to the lithium battery. I made sure to size the charger for my lithium but I didn't really understand about the alternator demand and I think I may be frying it. I still don't really understand and have had trouble finding information on what sized alternator is recommended when having a powerful DC-DC charger. Chuck, do you have any info you could pass on? I wonder if I should get a more powerful alternator or a less powerful charger for the lithium. Anyways, thanks for all the great videos!
I've seen people list them on craigslist. That doesn't mean there were any takers. :-) Maybe someone could weld or bolt together one from each side to make a long bench. :-)
Too bad you closed up the shop before I could hire you to build me a skoolie 😢😢😢 After seeing the quality of work that was done at your shop I'm having a hard time finding a shop I would trust!!!
Hi chuck. Do you have a website or better way to ask you if you have a bus for sale? Looking for a Cummings full scale raised. Towing a small vehicle. Our timeline is two years, looking to do electrical and solar ourselves. Gutted is fine. How do I reach your business?
My X wife married a man who buys old school busses and makes them into motor homes. I think they live in Castle Rock, Washington. I was her first husband and after we divorced she remarried 3 times in 2 years, so who knows if she’s still married to that guy or not. All I know is that she’s someone else’s problem now. 🤣
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He had 4 solar panels on the roof you even commented about then because he used 4 100 instead of 1 400 and even used the correct passthrough into the bus
I got excited and forgot. Whoops
@@ChuckCassadyYT It's all good and understandable. Especially when you DiY'er using the proper stuff like enter Gland
@@ChuckCassadyYT I enjoy these types of bus build breakdowns. You were very respectful towards this builder. I think these type vids will do well for first time builders. I highly doubt, I will ever build a bus/van converstion but, you never know and your videos provide a wealth of info even for those that wont build one.
When is your bus build finish date?
Take care.
Caleb/Gingium is a very talented self taught fabricator. stoked you found this video, i kind of forgot about the adventure bus series haha. if i remember correctly they used plasti dipp for the exterior paint, so no scuffing is needed. not the best choice, but at the time he was really into plasti-dipping all of his cars hahaha. also he built this as a "tow rig" so he could get his cars to and from the track and have somewhere to sleep for multi day events. thanks for all these videos. Ive for sure made some mistakes in my bus, but Ive been trying to correct them and not make anymore since you started your channel.
We all make mistakes! They’re my biggest teacher as I’m sure you know
Every time I watch you react to these build videos, I learn so much! Please keep them coming oh magic Chuck!
Love when you do these live thoughts on other builds. So much knowledge and gems given. Have a great day! 😊
You nailed it, less douchy.
Going to be watching all your stuff,most likely twice, to build my first skoolie 👍
Nice to get your pov on beginner builds. Thats what i will be if i end up doing one. Lots of things to avoid. All your videos are great. Very generous with your knowledge
I love it. So fun to watch you watch other people build almost as much as watching you build. That guy on that first video was not hotter than you.
Just found and subbed. Only took 1 video (insulation 101)to realize you are one of the most knowledgeable do it right builders on TH-cam. Keep up the great work. Def love these critiques. Learn so much. Not fully but enough to go and find the right way which encourages looking for the specific video on your channel. Best of luck
I am starting a Skoolie build and Chuck has givin me/us the information to be successful. Thank You Sir!!
These comparisons are great. Not a bash but opportunities to learn. Full disclosures of how and why. You make mention that you did this or that in the past and why or why not it’s a good plan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
I'm almost tempted to make a video of my own bus conversion just to get the chuck reaction vid.... but i'm too busy cursing at my bus and coming up with bizarre solutions to bizarre problems 🤣🤣
I will say, Chuck has been the major inspiration for technique. I'm excited for 15kwh of 24v batts, 2.4kw solar, an eberspacher hydronic heated floor, closed cell foam insulation, on a 37' city bus frame, cummins 6.7 with allison 2000. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!
Sounds bad ass! Make a video! I’ll be kind……of a jerk.
lol kidding of course. Best of luck!
I think my next life goal is to make a video of a skoolie build and get a thumbs up from you. Not for likes. Just for shiggles and personal pride. Thanks so much for making these!
Hahah if you do the work yourself and for yourself and try your best I’ll always be proud of ya!
I've been watching many bus conversion/tour videos and white seems to be extremely popular which, as someone who has done lots of living while traveling in a van, sand + dirt move in with you. I don't understand why people would decorate in white to live in nature (or a city) full time. As I said, I've been watching many bus build videos, but when the time comes to convert my future bus, your instruction will be all I follow Chuck. Thanks again.
About to start my build; glad I found your channel when I did.
Super inspiring! I'm actually sitting (sleeping) in my volvo 240 and working out of a storage unit for the next few weeks until I pick up my bus. An automatic sub for Gingium.
I like both your channels
great video chuck.
Really good, informative video. Thx so much.
Adventure Bus. Temp use for semi short trips so any short comings just temporary inconvenience. Would be fun for the parties I suppose! 😉
Loved this! Nice to see a few good things among the totally wrong, like insulation against a window. Ouch! You’re awesome Chuck! 😊
Planning on doing a bus conversion in the next couple years, pretty sure I’ve easily saved myself hundreds of hours by watching your vids. Thanks for all the info!
Great to hear!
I can't remember which video I watched that you said something about how a mistake you see people making is to not remove all of the things that were in the vehicle before they start their build. I recently got a 1975 Ford Econoline that was built into a camper van (I know, but the vehicle is actually in great shape -- my mechanic was shocked). I got it from this guy who was going to build it out, but then his father-in-law bought him a nice new Transit. He'd just put a floor in to the Econoline, and had put a couple solar panels on top. I thought, "This guy seems trustworthy. It's just the floor. It's probably fine. I'll leave it." Today I was pulling up a little to see if there was anything underneath that I could drill into to set up my framing in a tricky corner. And I found a few fun things 1. The floor was not actually wood like he claimed. 2. There was a massive amount of mold on the subfloor (which he SCREWED into the floor of the van creating a bunch of holes) 3. The "insulation" he claimed to put in was that thin white mesh-y stuff that electronics sometimes come in. 4. There was rust and some rusted through holes in the bottom of the van, along with his screw holes. I'm so glad I found it all now as much as I'm not looking forward to how much time that's going to add to my build. Regardless, I hereby renew my pledge to follow your advice. It's good advice.
I get old school Tim the Tool Man Taylor vibes watching you, but with your own flair. Keep it up!
These are great 👍
We know about the marine wire, because we all watch your channel obsessively.
Like you I can't stand the arctic white interiors, for anything. I was at a, lets call it a convention, of cabinet installers about a year ago and the installers said 90% of what folks wanted was white Shaker cabinets. Not what I would put in but it's not my house. Keep the good stuff coming.
looked good thks for sharing ...the windows? they look stock.? might be a water problem later..and the wood facing could have counter sunk the plug the screws heads...thanks again chuck...peace
President Chay's bus is definitely full of water and mushrooms by now. At least he can use the mushrooms to make a risotto.
I watched your videos for a year before I realized you were responsible for the Warrior Bus, which I used to ride to shows during college when you were first getting started.
No way! You’re OG! Welcome!
Total schoolie street cred. I even got kicked out of a Railroad Earth concert because I had too much fun on the Warrior on the way down from Boulder! I'm sure we've met at some point, definitely have a lot of mutual friends.@@ChuckCassadyYT
Hi. Is it me who is missing something, but I don't see 1 but 2 batteries, and you are saying he has only 1!
This bus has got thermal bridges all over with the way it is presently insulated. Insulation is the weak point of most builds I see.
Your comments are always to the point. Good job.
That bus is going to cook with that exterior color
Hello! He built the bus to tow his little race car to events and sleep in for the most part iirc. It's been forever since I watched his video. Actually forgot he even built a bus haha!
would like to see a build just using a Bluettipower power system ,and if you think it is viable for a nomad life syle
16:06 Actually he has couple of batteries, not only one.
gingium is cool. i used to watch him a lot around the time when he built his bus. he traded it for a van a while ago i think
OSB is available in many percentages of resin. When the machines start up the thickness of the sheets can be off and can be tapered from end to end. We had the opportunity for many years to pick up skids of this material for $1 a sheet. There was so much resin in some of them, they could be drilled and tapped for bolts. Many shed, garages and animal shelters were build with this material 45 years ago. Many were simply coated with a used motor oil, diesel and powder stain. When I inquired I was told there were 10 different varieties of OSB. The high density OSB does not accept stain and has to be painted. People need to look at the R factor vs DELTA T. 3 inches of foam is not 3 times better than 1 inch. Why don't people put 3" on the wall? Is it because 3" is just as dumb on the walls and ceiling as it is on the floor? Recommended R values are R-13 for floors, R-13-21 for walls AND R30-49 for the roof. Look up how the US R-VALUE recommendation varies from area to area and elevation to elevation. We don't want to take up space with 6" insulation for Vail, CO. if we spend all our time in Quartzsite, AZ
love your normal videos and your review vids. helps me learn alot for my build. its cool you reviewed gingium. i have watched him for his automotive content and forgot he did a bus build. thanks for breaking down your thoughts on that type of build.
What we want to here is Chuck getting real on his guitar 🎸 We are still waiting. We saw the guitars and the passion. We don't know your style but here is a couple requests
Keep on rocking in the free world, Neil Young. If you sing it maybe you want to skip the verse about satan.
And another like would be the song
Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. If they would let you do it, I think it would send your ratings off the roof. 💯 fun
What are your thoughts on adding RV style slide outs on a skoolie
Not a fan! But to each their own
@ChuckCassadyYT my I ask why? What would the draw backs be? My family and I are wanting to do the bus life but my wife is in a wheelchair any suggestions?
its a lot of work to install, they are leaky, drafty and if one get stuck in the out position, you are stuck@@LuisGarcia-d1w2j
Do you recommend a moisturizer barrier for the flooring?
Yes everywhere
How do you anchor walls and cupboards to the floor if there is no sub-frame?
Looks like they left the old flooring in ?? also might be a trouble area later on too....
diy plastic dip for the out side
Hi Chuck! Regarding charging the house batteries from the engine alternator. What if the bus was running dual alternators at 250 amps each. That would potentially (pun) give the house batteries 6kw to charge from or 3kw if only one alternator was connected to the house batteries. Is that sufficient? Thanks!
I ran a rv park that allowed buses in the 1980's. Many times I watched young couple struggle with getting the seats out. little preschool tool kit was common. I would walk over with grinder and drill and help abit. Now buses are not allowed in many rv parks.
Look up a book from 1970....Roll your own.......
Good video! I've been running a 60amp DC-DC charger wired from the bus battery to the lithium battery. I made sure to size the charger for my lithium but I didn't really understand about the alternator demand and I think I may be frying it. I still don't really understand and have had trouble finding information on what sized alternator is recommended when having a powerful DC-DC charger. Chuck, do you have any info you could pass on? I wonder if I should get a more powerful alternator or a less powerful charger for the lithium. Anyways, thanks for all the great videos!
What did you guys do with the seats you pulled out of your busses? I can't see there being a very big market to sell them.
I've seen people list them on craigslist. That doesn't mean there were any takers. :-) Maybe someone could weld or bolt together one from each side to make a long bench. :-)
Waiting on the update video reaction.
I finished my degree.... like an idiot.. that part made me giggle.
Too bad you closed up the shop before I could hire you to build me a skoolie 😢😢😢 After seeing the quality of work that was done at your shop I'm having a hard time finding a shop I would trust!!!
Does Victron offer a 24 volt device that steps down to 16 volts.
This CB operator with a class C amp wants to know.
Hi chuck. Do you have a website or better way to ask you if you have a bus for sale? Looking for a Cummings full scale raised. Towing a small vehicle. Our timeline is two years, looking to do electrical and solar ourselves. Gutted is fine. How do I reach your business?
15:50 You're not saying anything about the positive wire running through a metal hole.
Looks like I missed that. Whoops
I feel like im being pranked every time i use the jigsaw.
How much for a roof raise 07 chevy short bus 5 windows?
At least it's not nob-and-tube construction 😂
If i was building a bus for a home, i would follow you to the T. So i would not have to do this again. 😃
i liked his bus i followed his build i felt so bad because he built it with a ford 6.0 and ended up blowing his motor 2x and sold it
5 mins before I realised they weren't monitors behind you
I'd give him like a 6.5 /10
My X wife married a man who buys old school busses and makes them into motor homes. I think they live in Castle Rock, Washington.
I was her first husband and after we divorced she remarried 3 times in 2 years, so who knows if she’s still married to that guy or not.
All I know is that she’s someone else’s problem now. 🤣
when ya get time watch he's vids.. there's allot more to the story..peace
I wonder if this is his first build
Looks like he has 2 batteries for the house
looks like he did not pull up the old subfloor either; there were 2 batteries,
3:48
At this point any build without drywall i'll give a pass to.
He's not a douche influencer
Epic Skoolies appears to be out of business and many customers have (allegedly) lost money paid up front.
Never put carpet in a motor home
I dont understand why they have millions of views and you dont
I could definitely use help building mine!
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