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Just some thoughts: You can't properly scrub brick walls in a shower, even if it is just facade brick. You can't use wood to hold things under a bus. It will rot out quickly, getting wet if you drive in the rain or snow, and nails will jar loose as you drive. You can't put the air conditioner under the bus because it will not get enough ventilation, and it will be filthy with road dirt and fumes, and then blow that into the bus. You need another seat with a seat belt for a passenger. It's not safe to be walking around in the bus making food while the bus is moving. Blue is hot too, especially a deep blue. Light colours keep the bus cool. Your generator box isn't ventilated.
While I agree with you guys the ac shouldn't be under the bus, especially not held with wood, the outside unit is not pumping air into the bus, it's just the compressor and condenser, the air handling unit is the inside part.
I would have built a box opposite of the generator to the the AC unit in. Seeing that it is only the condenser, it will not be pumping air into the bus. It is just pushing the Freon to the inside unit (evaporator) to cool the air. All in all great job on this. The little things everyone has pointed out is easily fixed.
As i saw the floor i was thinking oh no, what if spill something? Then the water already was coming through the roof. You should be able to remove spilled milk for example. If not, you will get butyric acid, a reason to burn the vehicle. To remove the desaster you have to open the floor. For roaches and mice as well. Everything heavy could kill you in a car accident.
@@stefanmargraf7878 Yea they clearly built this for the looks. Not at all as actually useful mini home. This seems to be case with most youtube channels making these. Hasty job for the looks that would not last 1 month of active usage.
Awesome build!! The only thing that's definitely going to be a huge issue in the not too distant future is the wood brackets used under the bus for the water tanks and the AC compressor. Those definitely need to be made out of galvanized steel or even better aluminum. I'd be interested to see how they held up over the last 8 months since this video premiered.
shouldnt install it under the bus..i think using the back where they hold their cycles would be a better solution..i would never hung anything under the bus
Just a recommendation, as a Master HVAC Owner, I would reconsider where you put that condenser. Under the bus will not allow it to pass the air through the coil thus causing a problem with your airflow through the evaporator. Meaning, the temp will not keep up in the heat. It will freeze over etc.. plus being in the dirt, salt, dust it’s just going to wreck havoc on that system. Put it on the back of the bus.
@@fakhrurrazi2936 or even aluminum, which is lighter and won't rust. Same with the Gen box. They should make it out of welded aluminum and put some vents for intake and exhaust.
Definitely would have used metal brackets or some type of metal bracing along the bottom for the tanks and everything I can't imagine that wood is going to hold up in bad weather over time but all in all it's still a very awesome looking project and you guys did a great job.
I spent my whole childhood working on RVs. My family had a Dealership and we rented. So we had a shop to repair everything. I’m just saying this so you understand I’m not a RU-vid troll. The tanks on the bottom of the bus will not last. Depending on where you live and drive. I would say 2years tops and it will start falling apart. The danger being you don’t know when the wood is going to give. My point is it’s a danger to others if your on the highway and a full black tank comes flying out. This is just what I saw in the first few minutes.
This is pretty much the thing that I would get completely redone... its wood its not supported that well and I'd also be worried about hitting things underneath with all those low add ons.
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Absolutely great familyproject. Allthou, Im a bit conserned about the electrics and plumming. - First of all, the water tanks are definetly not supposed to mixed with wood. They are way too heavy for that loose of bracketing. The absolute same thing, for any type waterheating elements + -pumps. They need to welded in. - Secondly, that rearbox for the generator its an absolute no go without a proper ventilation, electric insulation, fireproofing and safety circuit breakers. - Third, the original hydraulic opening for the doors and the buss doors, as combo, are actually surprisingly quite sturdy and burglar resistant. - Four: YOU NEVER EVER INSTALL AN AC ANYWHERE NEAR THE MOTORS EXHAUST SYSTEM, DUER TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING!!!
Reason your bus only goes 55 is because the rear axle gear ratio is on the low side. Look into a higher Gear ratio for the rear axle if you wanna get it to go faster. I recommend a 4.10 but i'd go with a high gear ratio like a 3.42 gear ratio in the back I'm guessing it's a 6.6L Diesel with a Allison AT545 automatic. Honestly i'm leaning towards a 3.42 gear ratio in a bus that smalll. Get that thing moving better. Those old Ford Bus Chassis were one of the best out there. That is a Carpenter bus body if you guys were curious. Nice build by the way.
just a heads up. the AC needs not to be full of mud, dust, salt, sand, etc. even on the back most people cover them when not in use to protect the fins. it can not work effectively and depending on how dirty it gets, it will eventually just stop working. you might want to put it on the back like the generator
@@ironbear76 this type of unit is not like those typical ones and would not do well on the roof either. It needs to be on the back or covered and not on while driving. It can't handle the high speed air it will damage the coils etc. Needs to be behind protected from the wind etc
Great job! Amazing the co-ordination between you guys, how you think thru stuff and solve problems, work hard and work fast. It is a shame that somebody else got this bus.
Awesome build ! I'm no expert, but I do have some recommendations : 1 - a roof rack 2 - a solar panel 3 - roof fan for proper ventilation and keeping the bus cool.
It's a good build, you guys transformed that old bus into somethingt nice. But my only concern is that framing under for the tanks, should have opted for aluminum or steal, cause the vibration and humps can easily lossen up that wood specially when carrying heavy load. And it will have lesser blueprint giving you more space for other things
Beautiful job, great work! I have a couple questions. Why didn't you opt to put the ac on top? And with drywall and tile and bricks how will long term they keep not crack? Not being critical just wonder how well those parts hold up?
@@finaltouchautodetailingllc I hope the tile was composite/plastic. I lay tile and if it's ceramic, it will crack due to vibration and expansion/contraction from weather changes, especially if you didn't put in expansion joints and gaps where it meets walls/under cabinets.
wow, what great work! we appreciate 1. sharing each step of the way 2. *no foul language, 3. your fantastic attitudes, energy, smiles, and finally 4. the fun you all seemed to have and sharing even your mistakes and fixes. great work, guys!
The bus looks really great now. I'm just wondering how much weight you added to the bus (the bricks, holding tanks, generator, plus all the stuff you need daily). The flooring looks really well done, but won't the tiles come loose or crack as the bus goes down the road?
dude it's a youtuber making a youtube video for money it's his job now. 10M view is something like 30k to 50k minimum to around 80k to 100k. Of course his bus wont drive correctly on roads but that's not why he built it.
he built this bus for content not for actual use. the moment i saw how the driver seat and cockpit were set up i knew this thing wouldn't drive anymore than what they did for the video. he probably sold this for parts, sold as whole to some idiot, or just abandoned it somewhere
Cool idea. Definitely a few things I would be concerned about though. First, that was a lot of added weight with all the wood, stone, drywall. Ect. You really should try to keep it light. The wood supports beneath the bus that will most likely rot from exposure. The AC unit beneath the bus being exposed to splashing, mud, dust off of the road. I probably would not have put carpet beneath the water pump and HWT and the pex piping... carpet and humidity from dripping or sweating pipes don't mix well. The generator on the back in the enclosed box, it should have room to breath so it doesn't over heat and a safe way to exhaust the fumes away from the bus. There's a reason they say to keep generators 20 feet away from where you are staying in.
@@aghulk9446 I'd do it like the military does and put it on the front bumper. Depending on how the hood opens you might need to remove it to get to the engine, but it overall is in a much better spot, you don't even need it to be in a box like it is in this video, can just basically have it strapped to some hooks, and get a canvas cover for it while you are driving, that way it's easy to remove but still protected from the elements.
Wood here is a terrible, terrible choice. This bus ll be gone after about a year. Metal all the way - sturdier, flexible, lighter, no so much service-intensive as wood.
Wonderful job Ya'll did. Congratulations you have a nice rec vehicle to travel with, since you did it yourselves, it makes you appreciate everything more❣️
I loved watching you guys build this out! Wow! So so creative and not too pricey. You guys have a great attention to detail and work hard. Very well done!!!
Part of the reason why your AC wasn't able to keep up was because of where you installed the outdoor unit. It needs to have enough room to remove heat from the system. Because it is under the bus while it is running all of the heat is trapped under the bus, and recirculating back through the condenser coil. The head pressures are probably pretty high and it would explain why it wasn't doing a good job of cooling the bus. I do AC for a living.
No vapor barrier between the metal, fiberglass insulation, and wood... under bus frames made of wood... AC condenser under the bus... wood and sheetrock interior walls... No ventilation on the generator... Coffin bedroom... Assuming you live in FL that thing is going to tear itself apart from warping and be loaded with mold in a few years...
@@jaylynbeck that’s not how an A/C works. It’s not going to filter out carbon monoxide. If that was the case no one would ever die silently in their homes from carbon monoxide poisoning.
dude props to you guys for the hard work you put in. this was amazing. i was on the edge of my seat anticipating what was going to happen next. this gives me inspiration because i want to experience living the van n bus life. id like to travel and get out. see things and do things.
I don't think they plan on keeping too long. but maybe the next owner will re-frame it. it's a good idea nonetheless. I've seen other builds do it in metal 😉👍👌
Yeah, those tanks were not done well at all. Should have treated the wood too. But would be better framed in steel and painted. That exterior wood will rot in less than a year.
ive watched just a few of your vids (ran onto you recently). the first one was where you had made a trailer/camper to pull behind bike....it went down a ditch into stream. That caught my interest, as you (most ppl) would have edited it out, or covered up their mistakes. Kind of like on social media ppl only post their successes. Now watching this im so incredibly impressed how "real" you are, owning mistakes and sharing honest responses. Your outlook is also stellar.....and with that attitude youre def someone id be drawn to to be freinds with but most importantly if society had more ppl with your positivity this would be a much better place to be! As well, I think it's fantastic how your family chips in, or works in harmony. Im sure you do the same for them and your friends. Wishing you the absolute best in all of yoru endeavors. btw, with your attitude/discipline/drive you will be a major success in life...whatever you choose to do.
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Nice work! Two objections: a)this blue is also a bit dark. Ιf blue is your thing, baby blue would be better...or you can always paint just the top silver for maximum reflection. b) the brick layer in the shower is a VERY BAD IDEA. Being dark and not able to clean properly (as it is porous and has deep grout lines) will soon become a health hazard due to mold. There is a reason why we chose light colors and smooth surfaces for bathrooms and kitchens : they should clean easily and thoroughly. You might also do a check-up in the rear suspension of the bus. Looks a bit low and bouncy. Like it needs a set of stiffer springs and new dampers.
Great effort I enjoy watching Good things you do: 1- high efforts and hard work 2- good isolation for sound, water and heat. 3- very high effort for two persons only 4- adding all the requirements for traveling and be like at home 5- good colors and interior design Here are some advices 1- Do not use wood to carry things under the bus. Unsafe 2- You should calculate the bus vibration and torsion 3- Better to plan everything and use any 3D software to design with dimensions 4- Better to plan for safety mechanism for passengers 5- plan to mix between generator and solar power 6- add more window because it looks like - sorry - a closed grave 7- AC location not good for distributing the air 8- doors must be not from wood 9- generator should have air cooling or at least open and better to put it down the vehicle or on the up the ceiling
As a mechanic, the wood underneath made me cringe. I give it about a year and everything under that bus is gonna end up on the highway. Wood vs moisture and vibration, wood looses every time.
First off: very hard work! Cool that you found a "residence" type door at Goodwill. But it's still just wood and a LOT of glass. I'd feel more secure with a steel door that has a security glass window. What does the manufacturer of the A/C unit say about mounting the condenser unit under the bus where the air exchange is limited? Usually condenser units need to "breathe" and putting it under the bus limits that. Wouldn't it have been better to mount it at the back of the bus? You've got the generator back their anyway.
Hey yall! Bus looks great, just wanted to give some critique on some possible areas where issues may arise. For the storage tanks and HVAC condenser mounted underneath, you might need to mount shielding to prevent road debris from getting in. Another area you guys might want to look at is your mounting for this area as well. With ride vibration and etc, lumber might not be the best material to use for mounting these critical pieces of hardware. If possible, i would try and find a fabrication shop and get some steel racks fab'd and welded in. Great job overall!
and I also wonder how bricks and floor tiles will react to vibrations and bumps. The overall result is beautiful, but I don't know how it will stand the test of the road.
@@cameliajordana1513Exactly! And the A/C mounted next to the unrestored 1991 exhaust system on a vehicle with no ventilation isn’t a biggie either! “Heh” carbon monoxide ain’t shit!
Everyone here has to agree this vehicle would not pass inspection. The wood/screwed frames for filled tanks and air conditioner under the bus become projectiles when components fail, possibly killing anyone driving behind this vehicle. Since it’s a build out, an insurance company would require an inspection. This is very dangerous, even if top speed is 50 mph.
@@vyperbladez5101 there's plenty of others who have retrofitted buses without such dangerous modifications. I don't need to do it myself to know that. (Nevermind being a single mom of special needs kids, who has the time?) good luck in other areas. I enjoy the videos just not the danger.
Very very beautiful job. I like the blue and the artwork on the roof! One thing I do not care for at all is the brick and especially in the shower you gotta question the functionality as it has so many crevasses that can hold moisture and potentially promote mold. I think you could have really chosen a beautiful and classy tile for the kitchen instead of the brick, but hey it’s not the worst. Overall a super beautiful job. I liked the loft rail too and the stove hood.
Beautiful build! Only thing I would've done differently is replacing the internal doors with pocket sliding doors. It creates more space when the doors are open.
Having lived in an RV, windows aren't that great when its your house and you want privacy plus it's obviously harder to retain the inside temperature with a lot of windows.
@SeanDoe86 If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it. Were you not taught correctly by your parents? Also, why rain on their parade? They are two amazing brothers that deserve positive feedback and kind advice. Why will it break? There isn’t anything I caught that was wrong with it other than the black walls, and even then, they could fix that. There is absolutely no reason for this type of behavior. If you’re jealous of their amazing build, just say so. Provide kind feedback and critical advice, not rude comments that you don’t even go into depth about. Think before you talk trash about someone on the internet.
@beardsntools sure buddy. Apparently you've never heard of brown stones /row houses been standing since 1900s definitely not cardboard. Proove me wrong
Without a doubt the absolute best part of this is a family coming together, working as a team to achieve a really cool goal. I absolutely love this! Please continue to do things like this and spend time together as a family. You are very, very, very lucky to have what you have (I don't mean the material things, those are cool and all, but not even close to the relationship you're building and nurturing as a family.) Nothing can compare to that!!!
Anything that involves 2 brothers is always interesting. My older brother and I were always up to high jinx growing up. This was all WAY prior to RU-vid. Mom always told us “ You 2 are going to get hurt or make something incredible”. Unfortunately I lost my brother to a combination of bad Kidneys and Covid 19. And I will always remember the great things we did. And this made me an instant subscriber. God speed Gentleman you made a fan.
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In a previous video, President Chay revealed that their family business is in construction. So it makes since that they are skilled in all the things you listed before.
Yep. Untreated wooden box to hold a black water tank on the undercarriage. A/C unit next to an unrestored 91 vintage exhaust system in a vehicle with no natural ventilation. Real pros!!
@11:58 😂😂😂 LOVE the Blue and Black ...The black itself was dope but you should've had a garage to dry it in lol... Lesson learned my boy 😎 and AWESOME JOB btw 👏👏🚌🔥
Nice job, but I think the generator is going to overheat in that metal box. Paint the roof white and you can paint the rest of it the color you want and it will stay much cooler.
Great job. A few concerns/comments though. The door looks very unsafe. I’d probably try to get a metal door. The AC under the bus seems to be sitting extremely low. I hope it survives the potential hits. I’d definitely use sliding doors inside the bus. And finally, the seat seems to be still tight. I hope you enjoy your trip and everything goes well.
the points you brought up are exactly what I thought as well. I would have kept the original doors. Also if there is a flood that AC is not good under the bus. But great job for a first try, they will make improvements as time goes by.
Also, the bus has no ventilation, save for the driver's window, the door, and the fan in the bathroom. Even if the AC can keep up in its location (it won't), the air will still feel stuffy. Stale. Humid. Not to mention that roof is going to condensate like crazy. Also, since Alan mentioned welding: a lot of their mounting (personal) issues, could be solved with a roof rack - even if just a small one at the back of the bus. The AC and generator could share that space, easily.
@@cyberfloater9293 great point. I have never tried building a car to actually put on the road here myself but I know there are strict regulations in Europe
WOW Guys!!! That’s incredible!! Seriously. I love how a project can bring a family together! The bus! Gotta be one of the best looking inside and out!!! Looks like you walk into a high end home… except for the space of course. You all have done a fantastic job! Enjoy as much camping or living in it full time. As much as you can!! Wow! Just stunning!
I do overall like this but there are several things I would change. 1. Wall material. The only reason wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, etc. is used is due to its flexibility compared to regular drywall that cracks. 2. Layout of parts. I would move the A/C to the back so that way it isn’t taking heat from underneath the bus (part of the reason the bus interior gets hot 3. Overall layout changes. I would want to utilize that one door that was used as a window as the main door. You can make it at least somewhat secure while looking unmodified instead of taking the old front door and using something besides the original door (I’m not saying I wouldn’t modify the front door, I would just make it bolted shut or a different door style). Also just adding in a foldable twin size bed and making the bathroom a wet bath to save tons of space. 4. Some aspects about the master bedroom area. The fact that there are panels drilled into place would be inconvenient if something got stuck, lost, unreachable, etc. Also, I would not use the loft for sleeping, but for storage. Hopefully this comment gets seen, and this bus is really impressive needless. These are just my thoughts on the project that could be improved.
Also seems like theres is way too little windows and or ventilation if theres 4 ppl in the back. The master bed room looks like a claustrophobic death trap. Cool project none the less.
It looks nice. I was going to mention the black absorbing heat but you already found that out further into the video. Although it did look nice black. Military green would have been another awesome color but with heat being an issue its just not ideal in the long run. I would have left it white but the blue looks ok. The issue with the AC unit being at the bottom of the bus will take in a lot of dust and dirt from the road especially if your driving down a dusty dirt road. Cool video I enjoyed watching it.
Very nice build. Like others have said though using wood framing for your tanks and condenser is not the best choice. The condenser and tanks are very susceptible to damage from road debris which isnt good. At the very least I would completely enclose the tanks and move the condenser to the back of the bus for better protection and air exhange.
My only serious complaint is the upper sleeping area, there's only about a foot of space between the floor and the ceiling, and once you put a mattress up there it will have almost zero headroom to even try to sit up. I personally would have just sacrificed the little bit of storage space underneath the bottom bed, carpeted the floor and put a mattress down, that way the top bed could have been lowered down a foot or so.
This was a great family project, loved your enthusiasm and bonding. You all worked so hard on this, appreciate people who do projects like this. Some quick thoughts, I would have kept the original doors. Concerned about the generator and AC under the bus, I would ask for advice from some professionals for your safety. But great job for a first try, they will make improvements as time goes by. Safe trip.
This was actually crazy. The best video yet by far! Keep up the amazing work on the videos & the amazing effort you put into engaging your community! Much Love!
There is a reason drywall is not used in campers, think about the vibrations of driving down the road and then think about what happens to your drywall when you leave it in an unheated camper over the winter....
Wood here is a terrible, terrible choice. This bus ll be gone after about an year. Metal all the way - sturdier, more flexible, lighter, not so much service-intensive as wood. And even if it get damaged, easier to repair. Still love your energy and dedication, Chay!
exept the fact that he did half the things wrong: he used wood to hold things under a bus and it will rot away very quickly, he put the air conditioner under the bus and it will not get enough ventilation, and it will be filthy with road dirt and fumes, and then blow that into the bus, also there's no passenger seat, deep blue will also be hot and his generator box isn't ventilated so it will overheat which is dangerous as hell
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Me and my family have rented many RVs in the past and its been a pain because something always breaks. Building your own really seems like a great alternative (if you have the time). Great job, it looks fantastic.
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You are so underrated. Do so much work and don’t get as much likes or subs that I think you most definitely deserve. Keep up the good work that you spend so much time on just to entertain us!
Hey there President Chay, I liked your ambitions and video since you were able to save a bus and turned into a motor home. You also made some mistakes which I want to tell you about. These tips that I'm about to tell you can help you next time when you build a motor home. 1. First when you restore this type of vehicle, it's to restore the exterior then the interior. You had to repair the exterior damages so it would be easier. You could have fixed the dent first and then painted the bus 2. You had to focus more on the driver's position. The drivers comfort is really important, and I was able to notice that there is no much leg room and much space. You should have focused the drivers position for the interior innovation. 3. There was decorating which can make the bus heavier, the stone walls look great but they give a great disadvantage to the speed of the bus. You could have used maybe a lighter material similar to stones which would be great 4. It's the placement of the ventilation system which you could have put in the rear of the bus. Since it had loads of space I hope you learn from these minor mistakes so you could improve your next project
You 2 are great, when it rained and it came through, that is the point I would have given up on it! Well done to you both! Perseverance that I haven't got.
I’m proud of you for fighting through that that rough mental state. I can tell you first hand that it is a very difficult fight but once you get through it you feel great. Keep fighting man.
Y'all guys have an awesome build. If I may give y'all a suggestion. The suggestion would be to find a steering wheel column that y'all can adjust when driving,or just parking. Again it's just a suggestion to help y'all be comfortable behind the steering wheel. I enjoy y'all's vlog on the bus.😁🙏
Guys! I’ve never watched your channel before, but I love this!!! What a different looking bus build. I love that you did it more like a house on the inside! Really nice. Kudos to all of you for a stellar job. Enjoy!
