Installing the SKOOLIE SUBFLOOR in my Short Bus Conversion
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Installing the Skoolie Subfloor in the Short Bus Conversion. After a long time coming this school bus conversion is finally getting some wood installed in the inside and the floors are going in. These stages of the short bus build take one time but, installing the subfloor is the first big visual step to making this school bus a tiny home. Enjoy the Video.
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Please post an in depth video of how you wire the bus! I never see any in depth videos that show how to wire the plugs, inverter etc. That would be so AWESOME and helpful. Most videos people are too vague. Thanks. Love you're videos.
I understand how you feel. I am the same way every day as i work on my bus conversation. I am an older guy but i am having a kick ass time building out a 29 ft Bluebird special needs bus into my new home. Keep up the good work! Cheers. Bob
Everyone needs a friend like Luke 👍🏻
pretty sure that’s his brother
unless you put foam under and around the edge of the bframework or actually use liquid nails or bodysealer to gleu the frame down to the floor it will probably creak or rattle a little during traveling , i agree that you dont need to put screws through the floor but it does need sumting to prevent it moving around
as for the gaps around the foamboard , stick some right stuff expanding foam in there
Probably going to be one of the most meticulously converted buses on the road. And beautifully documented as well! Thank you for bringing us all along.
seen a really good video on why framing a subfloor is a waste of time and money. the foam board with plywood is more than strong enough to hold the weight of the entire bus. love your video style
Dale is an excellent supervisor. Always an amazing bus build series, very interesting and informative. You'll be moving in soon.
Moving in ASAP haha. I might just go camping with the sub floor in
Coming along nicely, I would hate loosing the headroom building up the floor but warm feet in the mornings is nice too.
Also, depends on how tall you are. I am 5.10 so a 6.1 interior is not bad. One of my good friends is 6.4... he does come over often. haha
I often find myself pausing these videos, not only to soak in the knowledge, but also to make them last longer... and, nothing beats Campfire Day! Everyone deserves a Dale and a Luke in their life. #Blessed
Oh my God Dale you are hilarious! You are in charge of that this morning!? And you were so convincing:-) and then the rewind oh my gosh too cute! Anyways okay let me not get distracted, I love watching this bill Diatomaceous point I haven't really done anything on my way but I'm going to try.
All bus conversions need a supervisor like Sir Dale. He just needs his chair, some iced tea and he’s good to go! Great video.
Remember moisture expansion on the floating floor, laminating floor still contract/expands depending on moisture content of the space.
thank you so much for these videos, this really shows how much effort goes into doing these bus conversions
Excellent work !!!! Congratulations 💪💪💪
This is the 2nd video that I've seen today. I had to subscribe. Never owned any type of RV, bus or anything like it. Thinking of buying my 1st one. Trying to understand the magnitude of what's involved if I buy a bus because I'd have to hire someone to do everything except the decorations, which is all I want to do lol. He's a huge help, enabling the viewer to understand the depth of what's involved. Thank you for this video. Enjoyed watching them removed the seats and wiring; that was my 1st video.
Thanks for subscribing and hanging out on the channel. Hope you get some answers for your own build.
Woo hoo... we are inside da bus!
Yay!!! So good to be inside
I grew up with a few "Dales" in my life, so I just get a kick out him!!
Nano bus moving right along. Looking good guys
awesome yes Dale that's not a fire lol 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦
Haha, Dale got it going again 😂
You are a really incredible craftsman. Your family must be so proud of you. I am and I don't even know you!
I was thinking.. I've watched a lot of videos in this series... then I look and I'm not even half way
Hope you enjoy the series then !
I can’t believe the inside is starting to take shape. I’m so excited! It’s amazing that you have such great friends like Luke and Dale to help you transform a bus into your home. Much love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It's really starting to come together!
I know! Next two videos will be a big change visually
I just love y'all energy! I'm starting a five window GMC build next week here in Philly. I'm glad I found your channel!
Your videos are such fun to watch!
Thanks!
Bro, good job, really good job, you don’t need the 2x4’s on the floor, the foam board is more than strong enough
Yay!! Its moving right along!!!
The max for any xps insulation board is R5/inch, i've sold thousands of sqft of it. The only thing higher is polyiso insulation which is amazing, love the work! Your R7.5 value comes from it likely being 1.5" thick board youre using thus 1.5"x 5 (R5 per inch thickness) = R7.5
Looking really great guys I’m excited for you can’t wait to see what you do next be safe have fun
Hey Mike Luke and Dale 👍😊 enjoying y’all’s short bus build series 😎 lots of fun n good information 🎥🤔🌎🎈 thanks for sharing and safe travels
Thank Tom !
Love Dale. Your doing a great job. I already know it’s going to be just as good as your bus , probably even better but on a smaller scale. 👍
I love this! I'm building out my 1988 chevy van home now and this is so helpful!
Good to see progress on the bus!
You boys are adorable. Thanks for the ideas - I'm at this stage now myself. :)
*Literally every episode* - "well, we're finally gonna move on to the next part of the build--BUT FIRST, we gotta get the floor welded up!"
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha, so many steps to a bus build. List keeps growing.
you guys are doing great! It's going to become an awesome rig. Chears from Brazil!
COOL Coming Along So Very Nice !! GO DALE !!
Very cool to see how its done
Thank you!
Enjoying it all. Great job guys!!! Namaste.
I do not comment much but your videos are always so detailed, like your detail on why the alum. tape was used, I am like that too LOL. Do it right.
Awesome job on the subfloor! We're taking notes for our shuttle bus conversion.
Your shuttle bus floor with be really similar. The only difference is if you get a shuttle bus with no wheel wells you will have a bump up after the cab area.
@@navigationnowhere Thanks! Tying in some internal steel wall structure to the frame today so we can add a deck. Looking forward to your sister's shuttle bus build!
the sleeper joists are a cold transfer
Wait. Cigarette lighters in a school bus? 😂🚌🤷🏻♂️
Didn’t notice that! 😂 🚌💨
They're just auxillary ports for electric fans and the sort
Looking good! I want to have you on my TV show!
Your doing very good work it will be so rewarding , love the music too, stay safe.
Hi!
I love that you are pedantically accurate!
The conversion might consume much more time, but you are not letting faith decide over anything, when the bus is done, you know exactly, what ist where and how it's done.
(And you filmed a lot of things so you could watch back what you've done.)
I sat for a one hour to cut a special flexible long lasting stitch with a seam ripper because I saw, where the needle went not 100% straight in line two times. Only to make the new seam in less than a minute (then perfect).
Hubby said, no one will see it, just leave it as it is.
Noooo.... 🤪
But after that I saw you and Luke putting in the floor and I feel normal again. 😂
Yet again great vid. Big smiles to ya'll
Thanks !
I absolutely want to do this. Just need a place to work and the bus. Come June I'll have the funds to get a good start. I'll be needing more tips. 👊
So far everything you are doing to this bus is exactly what I want done (except for the color outside lol). You are doing a fantastic job!! Can’t wait for us to talk when you are done for getting my bus done! 😊😊😊
Ah never a missed shot of Mike under the bus hiding from the supervisor.
This build is great but at 6'4'' at tad short me . :)
Yeah always hiding from Dale. As for the height, unfortunately not all buses are made for taller people...
This video was so satisfying. Now I can continue my day. 👍
2x2's would have been my choice for the sub-floor, it would cut the thermal break in 1/2 of what the 2x4's are. There is no good reason I can think of to use a 2x4. Also instead of running 2x4's from side to side, I would have run them up the center on either side of the walkway. To provide more protection to the foam board. They would also act as nailers for any walls or cabinets being put in, instead of just attaching things to the 3/4 plywood flooring.
The dog house that is not going back in could have the back/bottom cut off it and attacked to wooden "cabinet" you are going to replace it, assuming it has mounting hardware built into it, this might make it easier to fit it back up to the bus
♥️..I love your videos because you are doing everything so complete ! Love the look outside !! And I know the inside will be just as great ..😊
Greetings from Ireland WOW the bus looks great well done guys
Hey
Awesome video! Last year I converted my 2005 caravan and the past 3 months I've been working on a school bus the same size of this one. Came across this video while trying to learn more about some near future remodels and upgrades I will be doing and found it very helpful so thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos! 😁
Awesome video. I really like the floating floor idea and the aluminum tape is a great touch. Looking forward to the JK build!
Hi mike. Thanks for this videos ur making. I’m all caught up now.. make some more.. I just got my short school bus and I’m preparing for the conversion.. good job guys!
Haha, everyday we are building filming and editing. They are moving ASAP. Congrats on the bus !
While building the box for the doghouse make sure it's removable for work on engine and transmission
Exciting! So, what's with the hole in the floor? I must have missed that. It's really evolving, so cool!
Thats over the fuel tank. I do believe that is an access hole for the fuel pump.
Chuck is correct. It’s the top of the fuel tank for the fuel pump.
Yeah if the fuel pump goes bad he wants to be able to get to it easily. My dad and I replaced the one in my old car and it was a nightmare.
@@navigationnowhere Thanks everyone!
Hi your build is freaking amazing! I cannot believe how talented you are and where you are literally building a house on wheels! I wanted to ask you about the fuel pump area that you framed out (you know the one that had a little round lid on it) what did you do after you put the floor down as far as covering that? Thanks!
O yesss! Getting excited to see the interior build. Keep it up!
i love the personalities and attitudes here, definitely some of my favorite people ive seen creating content in this community! this may have already been asked but what is the specific reason for painting the floor before insulating?
probably to prevent rust I think
This is so incredibly helpful
Loving your build
Does Dale need an assistant supervisor? I volunteer!
I’ll ask
Talk about shooting your shot
Awesome video! We can't wait to see how it turns out.
Luke, Can you please show or tell me how you dealt with the fuel pump in the subfloor. I saw you framed around, but not sure how the final finish was done. A mama looking to finish her son's vision.
Its really coming together! I can't wait to watch the FJ build video
Thanks Will !
wOw! Moving On Up! You Have A Great Roof On The Bus & Now Good Foundation On The Floor Of The Bus! Great Working Accomplishments Certified Work Crew - Mike & Luke & Award-Winning Supt.Dale! Let Us Close Today With These Great Words Of Wisdom, "The Worth Of Your Wealth Is The Good You Do On Earth"! :-)
Y'all got lucky finding that 1&1half foam board I have to double up 3 quarters
I cant find 1&1half in any store they got 1 inch tho but lol there's no half inch
Great job, but something I found was that bumpy roads broke off all my rivets, so am an anti rivet person for rvs.
Looking Awesome..
looks good
Looking good!!
nice video thx
I would love to find a old 50s or 60s bus and make a hippy Bus and let everyone write on it what ever they want
Looks great!👍💪
Awesome job!!! Man the bus is looking great. Luke, cant wait for the FJ series.
It will be a short 2 part series and a tour video. Luc will be heading out back on the road soon so we are trying to get both the bus and FJ done.
@@navigationnowhere Sounds great. Good luck guys. Cant wait to watch.
Cant wait to see the next video!!
Comes out tomorrow morning.
We are about to start the subfloor on our bus, and had basically decided not to put down 2x3 framing at all. (Just liquid nail the plywood subfloor to the insulation). That would avoid the thermal bridge problem entirely. Love to hear your thoughts on whether that's a good idea.
I have seen it done before and I considered it myself. If you get the right foam board it is made to have a high compression rate so it should stay strong without sag. My issue was that the flooring was thin aluminum so I am kind of also using the 2x3’s to support the plywood off the thin metal (so it’s catching the steel beams for support. If you have a big bus, the steel floor is more than strong enough and has no flex.
what did you do with the hole in the floor where the bus fuel pump (i am assuming that is the fuel pump) is?
It was covered with a removable patch that will be accessible in the finished build.
more good stuff
This may have already been ansered, but when laying the plywood, why did you knotch out a section in the wheelwell area?
Can you do a vid on your exterior fold down table Mike please?
Love the music selections in your posts. Who is singing?
Hi how do you fill the gaps between to plywood and the walls? Do you fill it with plywood that cover the walls? On this stage of my bus build :)
Hello navigation nowhere,
Wondering what your thoughts are on doing the floating floor without using plywood subfloor? By this I mean going straight from framing to pallet flooring in order to save space. So, 1" framing and rigid board and ship lapped pallets ontop.
Cheers
What type of metal sheets did you use on the floor prior to painting? How thick is it?
Don’t know if this is a silly question, but would there be any problem with temp changes/moisture in a floating floor? It’s really coming together I’m SOOO EXCITED FOR Y’ALL!!!😁😆
How about using Glue on the sub floor??
Yes, Dale needs help with supervision or he needs supervision.
Hey I was looking at the list section and I saw a scan tool , I would love to know how good it is .? Could you let me know ? Thanks keep your videos coming love seeing y'all work. From Mobile Alabama
I need some help with bus questions and could really use your help
I am curious about would you have preferred the same style bus in a 6 window instead of a 5 window? If not , why not?
Awesome job ! Hey how come a moisture barrier wasn’t laid down under floating subfloor?
Question, Why paint it red to just put flooring on top?
I have seen most people completely ripping out the floor and there is rust underneath … was this not the case?
I would be interested to know if when you are finished if you get squeaking in the floor because you didn't liquid nail the 2x3's down? If your way works would save probably 100 bucks not to use the liquid nail.
the framing was that nailed, or screwed on to the floor board?