Skoolie Bus Subfloor and Insulation Installation!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @GaryNichols50
    @GaryNichols50 50 минут назад +2

    Following Chuck Cassidy's lead, you can't go wrong. IMO he is the leading bus conversion expert out there.

  • @LittleMissPaisley59
    @LittleMissPaisley59 5 часов назад +19

    You guy's don't have to constantly defend yourselves on what and why you are doing things. If you see good idea's in the comments, go ahead and use it. You can give them credit. All others that are not positive just leave them be and carry on.

  • @UncaDave
    @UncaDave 32 минуты назад +1

    Since you started this bus build your channel is up to 240,000! I have been watching you since your beginning, the old black van too. I wait for each of these build videos. God bless Wayne! Great you have him and Diane too! Oh yes,the floor looks great!

  • @LifeMyWay007
    @LifeMyWay007 4 часа назад +8

    The First thing you MUST do... is have Fun.
    Tip - Instead of a 'step', cut an angle into the transition 2x2 from the entry to the main area. Otherwise you and guests will constantly be tripping and busting your toe into it. Still will trip every once in a while but you will save your toes that way. This is from my experience as a General Contractor who built over 800 houses. (same as having a transition from tile or wood to carpet where the floor elevation changes a bit.)

  • @Estabanjuan
    @Estabanjuan 5 часов назад +5

    I think you are going about it the right way. Just do what works for you. And remember, although you may not appreciate it at the moment, you and Diana and Wayne are making memories.
    And one other tip: even though you are capturing on video, still pictures of certain aspects of the build may come in handy in the future. I know they have been for me on past projects.

  • @boosted.
    @boosted. 4 часа назад +9

    Eric, the pink foam board is much firmer it’s made from polystyrene and has much more compressive strength. The white not only compresses but it has a memory and over time will get thinner and thinner and feel sponger and sponger as you walk on it.

    • @Liimpy
      @Liimpy 3 часа назад +2

      I used this same foam in my van, however, I placed 2x2 runners in a grid pattern to hold the load of the plywood and traffic, it's good insulation, but I agree, it will eventually compress some

    • @troutjunkie7330
      @troutjunkie7330 2 часа назад +1

      Would be a problem if you walked on it directly but he'll have plywood over it which will distribute the weight

  • @mommasonthemove9144
    @mommasonthemove9144 7 часов назад +53

    Eric, you are doing it all wrong. In my professional opinion, you should paint the bus pink. It will help with engine performance and prevent future rust and water leaks. Trust me, I’m a professional wanna be bus builder. I hope that helps. 😂😂😂 I joke but I’m loving this series. It’s exciting! Congrats! Thanks for sharing even though everyone seems to be giving you shit.

    • @nelsonmiller-oe7co
      @nelsonmiller-oe7co 6 часов назад +1

      No way pink. We painted our daughters car pink and it was called the barbie mobile and she hated it. Js😊

    • @tammyc606
      @tammyc606 6 часов назад

      😅😅😂😅

    • @Damethefirst
      @Damethefirst 6 часов назад +2

      The floor looks amazing, excellent measuring and cutting, kudos to all three of you!!!

    • @Kayr76
      @Kayr76 5 часов назад

      Lolol. I bet he’s going to paint it green. He loves green lights.

    • @friskydingo5370
      @friskydingo5370 2 часа назад +3

      Neon green with pink highlights. 😂

  • @Michaelchasejones
    @Michaelchasejones 43 минуты назад

    Just a thought. Deal the screws from the underside of the bus. Just as a precaution from water penetration from underneath. Cheers Eric, you’re killing it!!

  • @keithwebster7118
    @keithwebster7118 4 часа назад +4

    There are 3 types of ridged insulation Eric. You need the one that is typically used under TPO type roofs. It is ridged enough to handle foot traffic. The three primary types of rigid insulation: expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), and polyisocyanurate (polyiso). Polyiso is usually the one used for TPO roof. With all of this said...... I personally think you will be fine with the screws holding it all together. Keep doing it the way you like it.....

  • @jackblock777
    @jackblock777 5 часов назад +19

    Here comes all the flooring experts.

  • @ScottPDX
    @ScottPDX 2 часа назад +4

    I highly recommend avoiding vinyl planks. Use sheet vinyl instead. I used the best quality planks I could find in my van and they still ended up opening and raising in some areas. The raised parts suck as the edges are sharp. Vinyl expands and contracts too much for a vehicle.

  • @GeneralLee8478
    @GeneralLee8478 Час назад +1

    I mean, this is another great idea Eric I mean, you could put sealant all the way down through the whole floor and then put plywood back on top of it. This way it will protect the metal and protect the wood. You will have less rottenness or else you go on your belly side on the bus And spray down like rhino and you’ll never have to worry about nothing. I understand it’s your bill but it’s something like a good idea eventually down the line before rust comes it’s just some good ideas. You can always put LED lights on top of your ceilings too or use LED lighting. I have so many ideas I can help you with, but then I’ll be giving you all my ideas what I wanna do my bus lol

  • @Solbrick
    @Solbrick 4 часа назад +3

    Gotta admit, this was a fun episode. Never heard Eric laugh like that and it makes me happy as well. A lot of people never try or do anything. It’s all a learning process. Can’t be that many people in this vast universe that tried to convert an American school bus into an RV.

  • @bunkosquad2000
    @bunkosquad2000 5 часов назад +8

    You might want to install a quarter round strip where the floor meets the driver’s area to minimize tripping.

  • @bobk.1428
    @bobk.1428 6 часов назад +5

    I think yall made the right decision on where to stop the flooring by the stairs. The other option seemed like it would be a trip hazard.

  • @timaz1066
    @timaz1066 Час назад

    As you said Eric, it’s a never ending project but I would add all RVs are that way. One idea for your entrance would be to put a thick padded floor mat on the top step to lessen the trip hazard as you turn to go on your main floor and something to wipe your feet on.

  • @Gengear
    @Gengear 20 минут назад

    You did the right thing with the screws to the floor. Remember, every time you drive the bus you will have a large amount of vibrations. I would think over time the glue only method would fail.

  • @scrumtios0
    @scrumtios0 7 часов назад +4

    Yeah I did mine the chuck cassidy way. I’ll be ripping it out next summer to put some framing underneath

  • @ThomasLong-sl4fm
    @ThomasLong-sl4fm Час назад

    You guys are doing everything right! As a couple, you guys are right on! The build will happen just the way you want it. It's your build enjoy it and enjoy each other! Love and peace.

  • @timdysart6860
    @timdysart6860 46 минут назад

    I helped my buddy repair his toilet flange on his fairly new Lance camper. Looks like you’re building the floor a little better as his just has something the cardboard on his foam then l linoleum flooring. I think you going to really like your floor.

  • @computernerdtechman
    @computernerdtechman 5 часов назад +4

    Chuck Cassidy recommended the Advantech board at 3/4" (he explained why). Its much more rigid than regular plywood, plus it's thicker than the 1/2" plywood you are using which would give it more firmness.
    Plus are you using the F-150 or F-250 XPS? Both should be OK as far a deformation from weight, but the F-250 is much stronger.
    You also want to make sure you use the Tongue and Groove sheets to give extra support at the seams.
    Here is the Cassidy recommendations I found from the video:
    1) Advantech 23/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. T&G OSB Underlayment Panel
    2) FOAMULAR NGX F-250 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-10 XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation
    I used this method and these materials for my 16ft box truck and it works great.

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  4 часа назад

      And that's fine. In Chuck's earlier videos he recommended plywood. Now he's recommending OSB. lol. To each their own.

    • @computernerdtechman
      @computernerdtechman 4 часа назад +2

      @@nomadicfanatic Yea, like you said "You do you." It's your bus and you get to do it your way. And that's the way it should be.
      I just made the comment because in the video you said it was "a little squishy", so I figured that might be why.
      In my build, where I used Cassidy's method it is nice and firm (no squishy).😁

    • @warzee123
      @warzee123 3 часа назад +3

      And you are absolutely correct, Makes a huge difference. Live and Learn, sometimes the hard way.

    • @Liimpy
      @Liimpy 3 часа назад +2

      I would definitely use a tongue & groove, for obvious reasons

  • @rogerbrown6359
    @rogerbrown6359 5 часов назад +3

    For what it's worth you are doing better construction than I've seen in your past. Keep up the good work

  • @DennisKolbow-ir9fi
    @DennisKolbow-ir9fi 3 часа назад

    I’ve never build my own scoolie but I’ve watched a lot of builds and I agree with you as far as the 2x2 framing on the floor and insulation in between but the idea of the screws through to the main floor is a better idea to make it more solid,build on you two or three😊

  • @mtsonic
    @mtsonic 3 часа назад +1

    There is two types of that foam board. One is normal which is what most people use and the other is designed for heavy loads like under concrete. the later might hold up to the vibrations better but I don't know whether or not you will see a difference. I only have one layer of wood directly on the frame then 3/4" jigsaw puzzle foam squares, then area rugs cut to fit.

  • @Ragesauce
    @Ragesauce 6 часов назад +8

    If it were me and I could do it all over again, I would have torn up the floor and put a few coats of chemical rust resistance on the bare metal. Lots of kids stomping around over the years, lots of moisture soaked into those boards. The small amount of dry rot you found was probably just the tip of the iceberg. Plus you likely have holes from the bolts in the underside that you'd want to fill and the easiest way is to remove that floor and get to the metal.
    It would extend the life of the bus for quite a few years, but if you're not planning on keeping it forever it's not too big of a deal.

  • @suhsiboy
    @suhsiboy 7 часов назад +14

    You’re not building a house. You need flexibility in the flooring while driving down the road.

    • @amberobney9849
      @amberobney9849 7 часов назад +3

      😬 I was thinking that!! I'm definitely not a professional. 😂

    • @TheWestlandgirl
      @TheWestlandgirl Час назад

      Well he said the original floor had LOTS more screws.

  • @Spider7102
    @Spider7102 7 часов назад +8

    Eric, I built my floor exactly how you said you wanted to build it with the framing and then screwing the floor down to the framing and that bridging of heat loss I think is a load of BS. I am in a state where it gets down to the 20s and 30s and my floor is perfectly warm and it’s not spongy like you said! It just feels better not to mention when you install cabinets or furniture and there is a lateral pull from side to side. Is the glue gonna hold the floor down?

  • @edjudkins448
    @edjudkins448 5 часов назад +2

    As long as you are doing it safely (and I believe you are), why would anyone care,
    It's YOUR project,
    NOT theirs.

  • @danrambow7721
    @danrambow7721 4 часа назад

    The flooring in my Winnebago 40' motorhome is a very similar sandwich panel structure and has held up great over the last 14 years. The floor will flex and move a bit, and screws may introduce stress points. But a few screws shouldn't hurt too much. Go for it.

  • @Thesaltymedic36
    @Thesaltymedic36 49 минут назад +1

    Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one.
    The floor seems cool. A nice thermal break. I think the glue will work fine. I think it will be mushy with the foam board. I don’t think it’s an issue. The floor looks good, glad you are following others who are experienced builders 👍🏼

  • @MagentaRV
    @MagentaRV 3 часа назад +1

    No screws! Once the construction adhesive (glue) hardens up AND you get your walls holding down the outer edges and all the inner walls, fixtures, and finish floor on top, you won't notice the squishy underneath and you don't want to have metal touching the cold metal on the bottom bringing the cold up through the insulation. Believe in the process!

  • @yachtybus
    @yachtybus 5 часов назад +1

    Absolutely the best part about skoolies. There an no two alike, everyone of them is custom to the needs of the individuals.

  • @bigman4116
    @bigman4116 7 часов назад +3

    So overtime as the foam board compresses, the screws are gonna push up out of the plywood and hit the nicer flooring on top???? just a thought. I was thinking that you might be able to consider just in case future.

    • @pixelsimage
      @pixelsimage 7 часов назад +1

      This.. squishy floor is the foam compressing.

  • @camperman101
    @camperman101 7 часов назад +5

    you should've treated your plywood with Thompson's water seal before installing

  • @Liimpy
    @Liimpy 3 часа назад

    I used the same foam in my van build, then placed birtch board on top.. works just fine

  • @Dave-zj1zj
    @Dave-zj1zj 4 часа назад

    Never did it, but looks good to me I think you need a nice, comfy floor If it's solid, hard as a rock, well, that'll be bad on your feet too. I think the softness is kind of like having carpet in your house.

  • @sunshine34292
    @sunshine34292 6 часов назад +3

    The windows will make cold weather seem colder. Some people weld walls and replace weather proof windows

  • @NinaCornett
    @NinaCornett 2 часа назад +1

    Can’t wait to see type of floor you install over plywood

  • @tbbaot
    @tbbaot 3 часа назад

    Everything you have done so far makes sense. Really fun to watch you all work through the build..

  • @ScottL-y6x
    @ScottL-y6x 2 часа назад +1

    I believe the point of not putting screws in is for flexibility while driving idk im sure there are plenty of ways to do it and I'm sure they will all work just fine

  • @tinakeeling388
    @tinakeeling388 6 часов назад +1

    Looks great hard work we gutted a mobile home to studs and rebuilt. Took a year to fully complete. We did the laminate planks they can have issues of breaking later on. Have you thought about whole sheet of laminate then if there is spill it covers every inch of flooring even under studs. They have some realistic wood patterns now. Keep up the hard work.

  • @jeffmiller7277
    @jeffmiller7277 2 часа назад +1

    It's because you used the white foam board. Should have used the purple stuff. Much higher compression strength. You will be alright, rock on. ❤️

  • @donnac.1609
    @donnac.1609 4 часа назад

    Whenever anything is built "custom," there are a million ways to do i! And every custom build is just that! Every single builder learns as they go! And if tgey do another similar build it will be dif in some ways than the first and so on! That is why it is interesting and fun to follow along!! Great adventure here!

  • @andrewhill7595
    @andrewhill7595 7 часов назад +5

    the screws will pop up later after the foam settles in..dont ask me how I know..

  • @howardwatts4238
    @howardwatts4238 3 часа назад

    Well i thought you were making a mistake not building a floor but i wondered if screwing the boards down would help. Im sure glad it did because it looks fantatac. Build on man build on

  • @Markspics
    @Markspics 3 часа назад

    I don't know anything about flooring or if you're doing it right or not, but it looks good to me. Just in case you were wondering.

  • @friskydingo5370
    @friskydingo5370 2 часа назад +2

    You should... do.. whatever you want. 😁

  • @NinaCornett
    @NinaCornett 3 часа назад

    Love how well you guys work together.

  • @ACW3DDesigns
    @ACW3DDesigns 6 часов назад +1

    I believe the white roof was intended to keep the bus cooler; white is commonly used for building roofs in Greece for passive cooling. This is also why athletes wear white in the sun. Just my theory.

  • @californiasun162
    @californiasun162 4 часа назад

    They only thing I have to say it’s beautiful here in Huntington Beach California, where the sun shines every day. Love your RUclips channel Eric.❤ hi Diana. Wow wow the floor ❤

  • @naturegirl5681
    @naturegirl5681 Час назад

    It looks amazing y’all should all feel great about it! Thanks as always for sharing and can’t wait to see the rest!!! 🎉❤

  • @doluglasscott3798
    @doluglasscott3798 2 часа назад

    Looking good so far!

  • @JohnPorter-r1i
    @JohnPorter-r1i 7 часов назад +1

    As a person who has built and designed projects, the more research and advise from those who have the project, you do what you do and do it your way, you might find a better way.

  • @tooz56
    @tooz56 15 минут назад

    You needed to go with 2” of foam board. You need a minimum of 2” to achieve a thermal break. Been doing insulation for 35 years.
    You also can’t compress fiberglass insulation to “add more R value”. By compressing the fiberglass you end up lowering its R value.

  • @MikeLockheart
    @MikeLockheart 5 часов назад

    to me it seems like if the flooring isn't nice and flat it will be annoying but, my other thought was, after you install all the other stuff, walls, cabinants, bathtub, bed, etc.. the floor will be held down by all that stuff, However that one golden rule about vehicles, is that EVERYTHING needs to be secured down. as it drives over the road things are going to rattle lose, etc if not all secured. Don't know about the floor, that's a pretty important first step that needs to be done right, because later on after you add all the other things, like walls, etc. it will be almost impossible to fix or change without removing everything all over.

  • @wranglerdave6452
    @wranglerdave6452 2 часа назад

    Hey I've got an idea. when you go to do your ceiling in your bus. why don't you use the same vinyl planking you use on your floor. Just get a different color pattern. just an idea. Also The floating floor is an excellent idea for the bus. simple fact that your bus flexes and you want your floors to be able to flex with your bus otherwise you might get cracking and buckling of the floor

  • @christinekrug1517
    @christinekrug1517 14 минут назад

    Eric, you should consider putting in a small wood burner/fireplace

  • @nelsonmiller-oe7co
    @nelsonmiller-oe7co 6 часов назад +2

    I think it look's great. You've made alot of progress. Can't wait to see the finished product. 😊

  • @bobbydarker1959
    @bobbydarker1959 3 часа назад

    I agree with one of the other comments, ignore the haters during your videos, I'm here to see how YOU do it, not how I do it or how they do it. I'm watching YOUR journey. ❤

  • @curtkinney7131
    @curtkinney7131 7 часов назад +2

    That shishy feeling goes away especially after you get your flooring on it all settles down and feels solid

  • @willarddenton4360
    @willarddenton4360 6 часов назад +2

    With all the vibration of the bus screws may work there way out and possibly force your floor up. If you use screws I would put the glue on them also.

  • @billdo4134
    @billdo4134 7 часов назад +3

    Why go to the trouble to insulate the floor and ceiling when you are going to have 80 single pane windows? Do you want to hold all the cold/heat that seeps in?

  • @douglasfortune3307
    @douglasfortune3307 3 часа назад

    Looks great!!!

  • @JanetSmith-e9n
    @JanetSmith-e9n 2 часа назад

    lol opinions are like “holes” everyone has one. You do you! Enjoying the show. I also watch a guy mowing lawns. I must like men working.

  • @joeblow3939
    @joeblow3939 5 часов назад

    You may want to call around the wheel wells to avoid squeaking from the wood rubing on the wheel wells.
    Looks good.

  • @ButterflyKisses.
    @ButterflyKisses. 2 часа назад

    Eric and Diane and the other guy call my dad is absolutely beautiful beautiful.😊 Are you sure that you haven't done this before it looks awful professional looking.🎉 Don't forget to do your got the floor in dance!

  • @ML-uk6lu
    @ML-uk6lu 2 часа назад

    Thanks.

  • @Cruzinnv
    @Cruzinnv Час назад

    Hey Eric, I dig your light stand articulating arm and all. Great video. Keep up the good work.😊

  • @candrewzygmond331
    @candrewzygmond331 5 часов назад

    ...Chuckie makey sense...my only critique wear a belt and attach tape measure to belt...saves many steps...and wear gloves where applicable slivers are avoidable and painful...otherwise full steam ahead!...it's a construction zone treat it as such...your cuts are spot on thats 80% of the battle...

  • @wellmike
    @wellmike 4 часа назад

    Use 2" screws no need to get into the metal.
    I never had trouble screwing plywood over foam.
    Done many times for tile work in three season rooms. Mike

  • @mikesheahan6906
    @mikesheahan6906 2 часа назад +1

    You know... the first night you spend in the Antarctic with that bus, you are going to get your toe stuck to one of those screws, just like Flick did with his tongue in A Christmas Story.

  • @kevinmcadams5660
    @kevinmcadams5660 19 минут назад

    It looks good

  • @davidholliday4984
    @davidholliday4984 Час назад

    What a team!!

  • @manuelfloressr.9039
    @manuelfloressr.9039 2 часа назад

    FUN PROJECT !

  • @michaelhollister1825
    @michaelhollister1825 6 минут назад

    Fantastic!!!👍😁

  • @Gunner0444
    @Gunner0444 3 часа назад

    Nice work.

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 4 часа назад

    Not too shabby my friend....Well Done 👍👍

  • @Kbvols
    @Kbvols 5 часов назад

    Enjoy watching your bus build. Like anything in life gather information but ultimately your Bus do it your way!!! Every opinion has an A’hole or is it every A’hole has an opinion 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @lucillehjort971
    @lucillehjort971 7 часов назад +2

    Wouldn't a ramp/slanted (slope) floor there at the front be better so you don't trip with a little step? Looks great.

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 5 часов назад

    Looks great! Thanks for sharing

  • @Teresa.McDermott
    @Teresa.McDermott 6 часов назад

    We loved gringos! We had bfast there several times last spring. Floor looks great!

  • @garyi8608
    @garyi8608 5 часов назад +1

    Be careful of of the circular saw kick backing and can go out of control if gets a "hard knot or binds up some how. Keep hands and anything around where your cutting far away from the saw.

  • @karlberkner5041
    @karlberkner5041 4 часа назад +5

    The screws will give a way for water to seep up into the under flooring. That’s why you don’t use screws.

  • @J297WFD
    @J297WFD 6 часов назад

    It’s looking good.

  • @ericawatkins5551
    @ericawatkins5551 Час назад

    Looking great, Eric, but I'm going through some Opie withdrawal.

  • @rickymcintosh1152
    @rickymcintosh1152 3 часа назад

    Its looking good everyone

  • @rbsamar
    @rbsamar 4 часа назад

    Looking great guys and dolls.

  • @rvlife289
    @rvlife289 Час назад

    Travels with Dottie mentioned you in his video today. Complimented you on your singing skills at Karaoke!

  • @TheHdduquette
    @TheHdduquette 2 часа назад +2

    You might have used the wrong form plus chuck uses 3/4 advantex obs not 1/2 ply

  • @davidholliday4984
    @davidholliday4984 Час назад

    You guys should be proud of yourself

  • @cecilberry7480
    @cecilberry7480 5 часов назад

    Exciting time for you and Diana looking for to watching your progress on the buss

  • @howardbarry1074
    @howardbarry1074 6 часов назад

    Hey! With both my wife and your Diana enjoying yogurt, Eric, both of our reactions are exactly the same to not ever want yogurt, lol! It's no thank you to yogurt!

  • @johnwalsh1903
    @johnwalsh1903 4 часа назад

    That glue will hold just fine don't over think it 😊

  • @ronaldroper1973
    @ronaldroper1973 5 часов назад

    Look good!

  • @louparry7721
    @louparry7721 6 часов назад

    Wow! guys, the floor looks soooo go! Well done. You guys are a real team and work so well together. Thanks for the reveal Eric. Your friend, Louise

  • @KILLKING110
    @KILLKING110 5 часов назад

    Glue the foam over the hole to a piece of scrap flooring with a built-in handle for ease of access

  • @GamingSlamZone34
    @GamingSlamZone34 3 часа назад

    I love these School bus builds watching these really want to one day build me my own rv type bus

  • @1aview
    @1aview 7 часов назад +1

    Look into a track saw & auto chains. Neither are cheap. But great options

  • @mmmkay803
    @mmmkay803 7 часов назад +2

    You're doing it wrong. South to drop off, North to pick up!

  • @jeffbrdr
    @jeffbrdr 7 часов назад

    Coming along nicely, guys!