back to work on the bus build 

Tip: Edit and upload before delete. (Yes I'm totally being scarcastic ... LOL) I love the open honest real life videos. Thanks for bringing us along with your journey.

.....being alert to your surroundings and being smart...thats your best safety measure....

Thank you for sharing the mess in your bus. Love your mess, Emma. Living with imperfections is a quality I appreciate. Technical support. Your water pump works. The trouble is that you got air trapped in the pump. Immediate fix: Fill your water tank to maximum. Disconnect pump exit tube, filling it by manually pouring water into the tube. Reconnect exit tube, before activating the pump, while the exit tube remains filled with water. Long term fix: (To make sure it doesn't happen again) Make sure that your pump is positioned lower than the bottom of your water input tank. After doing it. Make the Immediate fix once. This Technical support is not my doing, rather a friend of mine.

From a former RV design guy, thoughts on your pump as I'm watching your video. I didn't catch if your pump is a diaphragm pump, but driving, water can slosh around and essentially make it's way back to the tank with no check valve....so it may take a few seconds to re-prime and fill the lines with water. Try puting you pump closer to the tank, and make sure you have a sediment filter between tank and pump. It's possible you could have sucked a spec of sand or something through the pump. And also, RV pumps are just cheap. There are other solutions out there that may be more reliable.

I think you are amazing young woman. I hope what ever you from here on in your life you keep us tagging along. I loved the bus build. Something you maybe would enjoy is boat life ( living on a sail boat ) If you like projects there are always projects on a boat. Myself the less project schedule better. But I have always had a interest in boat life.

Emma, I enjoy the music you play on the channel, but I like it even more when you just break into song yourself!🙂

A couple things on stains: 1 - The stained wood will change over time 2 - The color will ALWAYS look different in sunlight vs inside your bus. 3 - Most stains have particles that will settle out.

Whether or not you continue buslife, I certainly hope we still get to see the odd video of what you're up to - your travels and projects etc.👌

Stains won’t lose color over time. What happens is all the solids will settle to the bottom. The liquid at the top is the solvent or water depending on if it’s water base or oil. Make sure to get a paint paddle/stick that hits the bottom and give it a good stir for about 5 minutes. We’d always get that question in the paint store. Some just brought it in for us to shake it again.

I love the tone of these videos, you don’t take yourself too seriously, you have a great sense of humor and good comedic timing . I think you rock! Keep up the great work. I will be watching whatever you end up doing.

Emma. I’ve tried not to go into Dad mode while watching you build the bus. But I have reached my limit and feel like I have to help on the wiring seeing as you hate it so much. You’re right to use the 12v usb outlets. You have to bin/return the ‘mains voltage ones. Pump wise something must be stopping it. Could be airlock. Could be tiny grit particles. Could be a crappy pump. Solutions to that are. Make sure pump has a filter and close as possible to tank. Lower its position if it’s higher than the tank. Run it long enough to make sure it has chance to prime. Awesome job over the last year. I’ve loved every minute.

Well I am half Italian and half irisn and live in Genoa Italy, that sauce looks good! Love you ❤️

Always my favorite thing to do on a Friday, watch Emma! Very interested to see how the rest of the build turns out. Thanks for letting me ride along.

Emma your doing such a great job with your bus build. Great Video 👍😊

I am with you on the dog thing!

Install a check valve on the input side of the pump... This should help prime the pump by keeping the wet head, well wet...

I had to learn the hard way myself to backup all of my video and photos before starting to edit just in case I do something stupid and delete some of it because I have done that. You have done much more than I can ever see myself doing with a rig. I look forward to buying an RV someday and the most I will do is add more batteries and decorate it!

I can’t imagine driving that many miles without the intention of staying a while. My shorter stays tend to involve cleaning out storage units because I never learn that it’s not worth it to pay to keep things I’m not using. Would love to be able to take a big trip for no reason at all.

Wow, youre amazing Emma. The way you can catch interest, basically talking about nothing at all interesting. I’ll just keep watching and somehow feel amused anyways. I think what makes you interesting is the way you describe all your shortcomings, which really resonates with me 🤓 Keep on failing, youre the best 😅

Your pump is just sucking air, make sure all the hose clamps are tight. After you took it apart, it may have temporarily filled the gap, but once you drove it, it shifted. I doesn't matter where that style pump is, just that all the clamps are tight.

It’s amazing how so many RU-vidrs all suddenly have the same battery banks. Not sure how this happens. 😊 Seriously, so glad you got one of them. It’ll be useful.

A hint on your solar charging, the panels need to be clean and don't let anything cast shade on your panels, including the cords.

Generally a pump not working is a diaphragm issue...they're cheap to replace. Make sure you have the strainer to filter stuff in the water first. Especially with a new tank there's frequently chunks of plastic in there and stuff in the water that can cause problems. They're a auto prime design so if the are functioning properly they will pull water no matter where they're mounted. Lots of comments are clueless on the actual pumps and have never used one.

Depends on the pump. If the pump is getting air locked by it’s positioning then you may have to change the positioning of it. If the fluid is able to drain away from it by gravity this often happens. It allows air to collect at the pump and vapor lock it. It could just be a bad pump as well. Try positioning first though.

Your videos are a joy to watch!! I hope you never stop! You are amazing Auntie Emma! 🙌🏼🥰

Pretty boards!

Not getting a dog because you simply don’t have time for one in your life is for sure the most unselfish thing you can do. My best friend is a big chocolate lab but I’m retired, he’s older, well trained but time consuming regardless. Good call young lady.

I think you are such an inspiration, if you ever feel the need to pursue a relationship, you would love my Nephew, he's 6'1" 180 lb. Very good looking, the strong but quiet type, generous to a fault, zero debt, and has everything he wants or needs, he can build anything. Everyone loves him. He is a little nieve about relationships but he's still young. He was born and raised in Denmark by some amazing parents. He has been here in the US for 5 years. I only mention all this because I think you would make an amazing partner. "Cheers"

I agree about having dogs or any pet in a small space. Plus, what do you do with your pet if the places you want to go won't let them in. If people do want a pet with them, they should get older pets that don't have high energy.

Yes. Your right. Stand your ground

Sounds like you are getting air into your water pump from somewhere! Could beva loose fitting or how you have your water pump installed! Hope you didn't burn up the pump! Good luck! Stay safe!

Put a drain valve near pump and open it to bleed air out. Its just losing it's prime .Mine does that as well after a long drive.

Great video Emma

What Mud man said, air lock. water flows back into tank and with no water in the line and pump, your pump wont work. You need one way check valve close to tank and manual prime bulb to push water all the way to pump if it happens again.

It’s very important to take some time off every now and again. Your brain and your body need a break. That said, it’s good to see you making some progress on the bus build. Take It Easy

So much fun!

When you stop enjoying bus life - you quit bus life - but in the meantime, have fun. I love your adventures.

By the way. I am totally loving watching you fall in love with motorcycles. The grin on your face when you ride makes me smile. Another reason NOT to get a dog. Xx

You can cut those 2 in half and put on the ends and then cut another one the size of the middle space that way the joints won’t be close Anymore… if that makes sense 😊☮️💖

Try putting a one way/check valve between your water tank and pump

sing more! 😀

@Emma Builds Birbie Hi Emma, glad to see you home and with friends and family again. I truly hope you don't dip out of bus life any time soon, really enjoy your story. Talking about your story over the series you've mentioned living in Germany, Russia, Lithuania, would love an episode with you giving us a life update about you and your story. Also when you went to Portugal you had a Canadian passport. Would just like to get to know a little about you as a person as well as you and the bus. Take care and best wishes.

keep up the good work its a whole mazing what you do

It sounds like your pump is losing it's prime. Maybe you could add a check valve. This will help to hold your prime.

Have a great weekend Emma ⛅

What amazing scenery there! You continue to rock...hard! Keep going Emma!

Love the scene your sister and nephew appear in! So precious!! Sending love and good vibes from southern West Virginia!

I’m getting used to go into the weekend watching you. Seeing you, automatically gives me a positive vibe. Your face is a sort of smiley that is so nice to see. 😏 You not taking yourself to seriously. But still responsible regarding pets in general. Have a great and productive week ahead. Greetings from 🇳🇱

Beautiful Emma back with another wonderful video. Love this girl 💗 💕 ❤️. Amazed at what she is doing.

I'm glad you are back from Canada. There is no place like home (USA). Other may be even more beautiful, but when we are home, there is no place like it. : )

I have subscribed and turned on notifications. I have gone back and watched most of your videos, SO don’t leave me know. You are such a joy to watch and you’re not vegan. Thanks for the videos.

Hey! I used that rope swing 2 months ago!! There was still snow on the far side of the lake by the cliff. We camped up there that night. Awesome place!

Nice update Emma, good you have some time to re-coup.

That seems to be a brilliant power house for your moving life .

Well so glad that you had such a wonderful time while on your adventure. You did complete work on the van. Wonderful that you are back early and spending time with friends at Bear Lake. Hike and rope swing, back to the just in time to work on the water pump. Wonderful new weight lifting device, that doubles as a power source. More work on the bus is definitely going to beneficial to you in so many ways. Stain looks great. More wire will solve the problem, Stay safe happy and healthy, thank you for sharing this with us today, from Henrico County Virginia

COOL VIDEO EMMA!!!

You have done a great job working on and improving the bus. Your nephew sounded super cute. I'm glad you do whatever you want. Not everyone wants the responsibility of a pet. Enjoy your journey. That lake looks like a lot of fun.

Kroger spaghetti sauce is absolute delicious over even name brand!! Also Kroger Solid White Albacore Tuna In Water 10 times better than name brand!!!

Emma, you are doing great. Take your time and when doing your projects start in the front and work your way to the back. If you do this you will start to see great results. Good luck and be safe!

impeller of pump might not be spinning, maybe taking it apart and rebuilding it fixed it for a bit

The easiest way to check your water pump is with a washing up soap type bottle (or a funnel/watering can) and a piece of hose... half fill the bottle with water, attach the hose and join it to the input side of your pump... hold up the bottle so gravity feeds the water and turn on your pump... if it doesn't shoot out some water the pump is broken. The most common issue is not the pump (as long as it is making a noise) it is almost always air or a blockage in the feed from the tank. Changing the location of the pump so it is just below the tank is the best if you can. Oh. you might find topping up your tank fixes the problem too.

Emma the next time you're in a dilemma..(oooh..that rhymes!) Get that red cape out of your closet! You're awsome!..I mean Super!... Keep on travel'n!..🙂👍

Hi Emma. I watched this while eating a double portion of lemon cheesecake. The two things together made a wonderful combination. Sending good vibes from West London.

Hi Emma, accidents happen, it's part of learning. Don't feel bad. We ALL have messed up sometime in our lives, some more than others. Take it from the one who has, lol.

Girl you can sing!!!!

Greetings from Australia, Emma. Great to see your confidence getting so much better . Really seen in dog issue, dogs are long term commitment and you can't guarantee that at present and you will be more aware of your surrounds on your own, now pump issue does it run when when connected direct to +and - of battery if yes then as others have said air in line problem , depends on water level in tank and water in plumbing. Good luck , love your videos from start. Hope to see you in our country one day.

Girl i just love you

lol, don't feel bad about deleting yourself, I've been rebuilding my media library server for 2 week now because I decided to just pull the drives while it was powered up. I think you're doing great as far as work goes, I mean we all get so far into a project and then go off squirrel chasing, it's just human nature. I give myself an actual 'reward' when I start something and see it through. (also I haven't had to give myself anything all summer. lol) Thanks for ending my week on a Birbie up-beat. Fridays rock

Emma Power 👊🏻

You may need a non- return valve on your water pump on the tank side or input side, as without this your pump will drain back into the tank, then fail to reprime.?

Hi Emma! I'm new to your channel. I'm impressed and enjoying watching you adventure around to many of the places that I have been. If your water pump is endlessly running. It is probably because there is an air leak somewhere. Tighten all your connections and look for holes in your plumbing tubes. A small air leak somewhere will keep it from pressurizing. Good luck and have fun!

Of you end up with more cedar tongue and groove than you need , hit me up, I could really use it before winter sets in, we are in the same town, look for the camper van build with the wood chimney and solar and maxxfan on the roof, also Alaska plates with the Bear on them, I work at a local and only bar in this town, I bartend there, Hammer

You're hilarious . . . Thanks for sharing!

My guess would be that Your water tank does not have a vent.

Is it self priming? maybe the connection to the pump on the intake side is leaking air in so the water falls back into the tank while driving and well check for airtight connections and plenty of water on the intake side.. I guess you could unhook the intake side and suck on it to assure you have positive water flow there. "Miss" I enjoy your whole effort and personality. I've seen alot of your videos now. You need 2 to load your motorcycle safely...I'm going, "This is dangerous for anybody..." GT Van Life Friday harbor

Cool thumbnail for the vid. Didn't know you were so far behind in videos.

Thoroughly stir the stain in their containers before using the stain again.

Wood will change color some as it's exposed to sunlight. The ceiling you already have up could've easily darkened over the summer

It’s ok to put your solar panels in the sun but not the generator part. It will get over heated. Put it in the shade when you can or cover it with a light covered blanket. Just make sure it can gets circulation

Stir your stain, just like paint, it will separate

Keep up the good work. How about about a motorcycle tour of your sister's city?

Love your videos. You've been to some gorgeous places. Just wondering what the name of the second lake is? The one with the rope swing. Thanks 😊 look forward to seeing more of your adventures.

Shurflow is an old company. I had problems with mine so I replaced it. And I picked up a spare. Lol Never need it as long as I have the spare. Lol If I didn’t have the spare it’d fail

Would you possibly need a non-return valve just after your water pump to prevent the water from siphoning back into your fw tank.

water pumps need water in the pump to prime them sometimes. im sure someone has already mentioned that. ugh. i hope it works.

Always have to shake can of stain b4 use

Hey Emma, GREAT video! Shame about the footage you deleted! But I guess that just makes it all the more natural and funny which is what I love about you/your videos etc, from the build to the travels(and other madness lol!) 🤣😂 Regards your water pump, are you sure you're not getting air locks in the system(check all connections are air and water tight!) And maybe knock it with a small hammer next time see if you can release any air locks like you would with a house radiator?(gently!) And as for your ability to do stuff on the bus, don't be silly you've done AMAZING! FINALLY managed to catch a video when it came out! (But only as I looked! Notifications still not working! I'm sure you're probably losing views!?) Good stuff on sponsorship! Also WOOD Stain (did you mix it PROPERLY!? IT SEPARATES/thicker stuff at the bottom of the tub!) Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! (Buy a backup harddrive!) Enjoy! And look forward to next one!Youre looking really well(stunning as always!😉) Cheers from London 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧x

You should drive by airport bone yards that sell.

hello!

is it me or was this episode just hilarious?

I think the problem with the pump is it looses its prime so its not holding water in it well

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Did you try an Undelete program?

Have to 100% agree with you about the dog thing. Some people simply cannot bare to be alone. Maybe they can’t stand their own company. Either way, the dog is a mental prop for them. It’s almost always a selfish thing. I love dogs. In a parallel universe, I have a pair of wonderfully well trained Rhodesian Ridgeback sisters who are by my side on all my adventures. But I n reality I’m neither that selfish nor that needy. Am also free to not come home for weeks on end, and being aware that true solitude is gift, there’s no need for company - unless I happen to get lucky enough to find a crazy chick like… 🧐😎😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Peace

It seems like it might be a good idea to have an extra water pump incase if you experience no water pressure. Your choice.

is your water pump lower then your tank that your pulling water from?

Hello Emma. Got a question for you. Do you by any chance have a ( to do list ) so you could post it on the wall and scratch it off when done this way it would be more encouraging for you to see what you did and what you`ve done so far…..just a suggestion.

Want one i just wish i had the money to get me one i live in a RV. But i can not go know where

If you can get out to taylorsville , I'm a welder fabricator ( retired ) and I can help with the Monkey loading and un-loading problem .. Let me know how to talk to you privately ... My wife and I love watching your escapades ... LOL ..

....make sure you have a hot wire and a ground to that sure flow...if that doesn't work ..its toast...