BREAKING DOWN in our School Bus Conversion | A Story by Bona Fide Bus
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2021
- The highs and the lows. We arrived at Mt. Bachelor feeling like we were on the top of the world following our Highway 1 trip. A long time dream of ours to ride this mountain, the stoke was high.
After our first day, we went to move the bus and were met with a horrific sound. Find out what went down (and how stir crazy we get) as we are broken down for 12 days in Oregon and live in a shop for over a week...
Huge shoutout to Cory for letting us stay in the shop.
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PSA FOR THOSE OF YOU WITH 6.0L SKOOLIES:
Bulletproof them if you can. This is inevitable - either your EGR (like us) or Oil Cooler WILL go bad. Shortly after this experience, our Water Pump went out as well. Doing these preventative measures will almost ensure you don't get caught in a situation like this or worse. Thankfully we were in a public place for our breakdown. Safe travels - learn from us lol.
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You two are awesome!! You seem to take that whole terrible ordeal so well. Always so funny. Made me laugh so hard especially when you guys were going stir crazy waiting for the tow truck to arrive, " omg it no longer has a face", talking Eric out of a tattoo, making fun of the bike tires. 🤣🤣 Also So happy to hear about all the nice helping people. Thank you for Sharing your stories ❤ you make my heart smile with every video you post.
PS, Issac is awesome too!!
So glad you enjoyed it 😂😅. We definitely had some lows that were not caught on camera...the day we looked at flights we both though we might not get out of there for weeks. But yes we tried to make the best of it and everyone who helped us along the way are AMAZING. Issac is the 💣 thanks for the comment Hugh!
@@bonafideoutside I’m very glad you both are safe, always stay positive and patient, the grass it’s not always green on the other side, as long you both have each other and with positive you both will always pull through I’m inspired by you two hopefully soon enough I get to get my bus as well❤️
Good thing you two have each other to conform & support one another. If alone, I think van / bus life can be really boring.
Definitely helps to have someone to lean on!
Sometimes you don't realize that bus or van life can be very hard and stressful. But it makes a nice youtube video. Nice editing! And it's always good to have friends that are willing to help you.
Friends are everythang! Yes we are trying to show the not good stuff in addition to the great. Can/bus life seems to be so glamorized
Ooohhhhhmmmmmgggg! My favorite part of about 24 mins in when you Eric just express your gratitude and appreciate for how strong Sarah is. I admire amongst the challenge you both have the best attitude. Thank you for sharing your experience!
I get excited every time there's a new upload
Just filmed for Wednesday! ♥️
The side of bus life no one sees. Thanks for sharing again. Love this channel!
You have each other. And the memories.
Safe travels!🤗
Thanks!👍
Absolutely Phil ❤️❤️ thank you!
You two killed this! You turned the two most boring weeks of your lives into a hilarious, hopeful, and entertaining story
Thanks Jonah 🙌🙌 means the world
I agree with JonahBrown.
I am a mechanic by trade and live in Oregon coastal area... and it is a tough ... gig. Being a shop owner I could relate to the groundhog day ... over and over I had a car for 9 weeks and it was driving me nuts.. 1952 Cadillac .. I hated it... but made though it.
Look at the bright side guys. You made the best video yet!
You think so?!?
YES!!!
Perfect example of life is what it is wherever you are:)
True!
Wow! What troopers you are! That was tough but you made the best of it and there always is a silver lining. I love the fact that you stated again, how grateful you were and appreciated the good. Love this journey you are on and can’t wait for the next video! Sarah (that’s my daughter’s name) you are so sweet! Safe travels you guys❤️
Wow! What an adventure. Glad you came out of that funk! Happy trails!
Thanks Glen!!
That orange peel is NSFW 👀 😆 sorry you guys had to go through this, it’s something I’m not looking forward to when we’re on the road 😩
Lollll 😂 and yeah it’s kinda one of those inevitable things with living on the road. Don’t let it deter, just be as prepared as possible! Anything can be fixed
I’m glad ever worked out for you…Stay safe and Happy Travels!
Thank you Kim! You too 🧡
I think it's cool that the bus decided to break down in a parking lot instead of the side of the road... And waited until you'd already hit the slopes! It sounded like the starter wasn't fully engaging it's bendix... Either starter or battery tired. Writing this before the end. I'll see if I'm right based on what it sounded like.
I was incorrect. Emissions crap complicates engines. That's why I bought a 2000 bus... Before 2005 school buses were simpler from that perspective.
The mechanics thought it was the starter at first too
Wow I don't know how you guys are so calm.. This has got to be the worse thing ever.. If only it was in warm or even hot weather. I can only think of the cost 3000 ez. So sorry for you guys.
So glad you guys are good. 👍
We definitely weren’t calm the entire time, a few breakdowns were missed on camera. Things happen! Thanks TAZ Wise :)
Aww im so sorry 😞 sometimes life Isn't fair ! God bless ❤
All is good! Life happens
@@bonafideoutside you both took it in good Stride so proud of you guys❤❤
Glad everything turned out good and you are safely traveling & getting back to “normal “ life
Thanks Kim 🧡 life is good!
Very good that you were able to make light of your situation! I understand the frustrations.and I imagine that you didn't show the real down times, but you did very well at showing it with a lighter side. Glad all is better and hope the engine runs good and true from here out :-)
Thank you Rory! Yes we will keep our fingers crossed for the engine 😂🧡 taking good care of it. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Wow!!!! You guys rock!!!!!!!!
Thank Dena! ♥️
Great Advice to Bullet Proof a 6.0 and a 6.4 as well. Bulletproofing also entails head studding the block at some point so you don't blow head gaskets. Hopefully you consider a cheap effective Chinese Diesel Heater as a back up heat source for these type scenarios. Also for Peace of Mind, upgrade your AAA Coverage to cover a 200 Mile Tow. If it's registered as an RV, I'd tell them it's a Class C Motorhome to avoid that "COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" rate too.
Yes we are definitely looking into a diesel heater. Thanks for the tip!! 😊
I'm just amazed that you were able to capture so much good amid those two weeks of stress! I liked the longer video as well! Love you two!!!
Man ...I just love you guys . Thanks for sharing
Aw! Thanks Harry! Back at ya ♥️
Oh jeez, sorry for all your trouble, but this was such a great video!! You two are so good for each other! Can’t wait for your next adventure!
We knew something like this was inevitable! Aw thanks so much ❤️❤️
Wow. What a story. I'm just so glad I found and have been following you guys. So happy for you in the end. Much love and peace. ❤✌
Much love ❤️ thanks for following along with us! Means so much
What a incredible story this was!!! Very intense and so glad in the end it all worked out for you guys!!! Wow
So glad you enjoyed!! Thanks so much for this comment 💚
Y’all went through such a rough experience. Gave it such a positive light. Also the videography is literally top notch. Great video friends.
Thanks again for your generosity through this!! Appreciate ya Isacc
We have never laughed so hard!!! Thanks
Hahaha so happy to share laughs with ya’ll 😂😊
Literally I CRIED I'm so glad everything worked out for y'all STAY SAFE from Michigan ❤️
Much love to ya! 😊 everything turned out I’d say. Much love to our Michigan fam!
Thank you for portraying all encompassing buslife rather than just the 'puppies and rainbows' approach. It was very interesting to see firsthand what the issues with that particular engine are and why the cost of fixing it is what it is. Glad to see that you kept a positive attitude and persevered through the hard times. It does make the great times that much sweeter.
-Aimee
Thanks so much Aimee, so glad you enjoyed :)
I’m sorry this happened to you guys I hope you guys figure everything and get to enjoy your outdoor living.. BTW I really enjoyed your long videos please keep it coming 💕💕💕💕
We are back on the road and all is great! Thanks for the comment on the longer form vids, we’ll keep that in mind 😊❤️
@@bonafideoutside thank you so much guys 💕💕💕
I’m absolutely stressing during this video but we laughed our ass off watching how you guys dealt with this fiasco! I’m impressed! Glad it’s working out. The breakfast looked amazing! Shit happens! Just have plenty of TP and wine! 🤙
So glad you enjoyed 😂 amen...amennnn
Love your video. And from bad experiences we learn as well.
If posible you guys can make another video with more information about the AAA coverage you had. And the upgrade.
Also the difference on costs having the school bus register as an Rv or a comercial vehicle.
I'm planing on building my own and that will help me allot on the decision of the type of buss or vehicle to choose.
Thanks again for the sharing and hope to see you on the road soon.
Please help me with that info.
Thanks also to SKOOLIANA.
Thank you so much! We have the bus titled and insured as an RV which can be tricky to do. We got a little lucky I think. In general I believe having it titled as an RV is much cheaper than a commercial vehicle but it varies from state to state. You just have to do research and call around to different companies. Pretty sure if you can prove you have adequate plumbing, kitchen area, and sleeping quarters you can title just about anything as an RV. Just have to research your specific states rules! Cheers and good luck!
At least they let you stay in the bus! When my fuel pump went out I had to get a hotel for 5 days 😭
So grateful they did!
I love your videos but I admit I am missing the theme music along with "this time on Bona Fide Bus..." :)
We weren’t sure if we should keep including that!!! Thanks so much for the feedback
Bet the break down was “fun” lol !! Nice video btw as usu lol
Thanks Scotty ❤️❤️
@@bonafideoutside give my name away why don’t you ?! But you’re welcome lol
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Many emotions!!
Hopefully you had an emergency fund. Every nomad should have significant money set aside for breakdowns. They're inevitable.