Never Seen Before Skoolie DIY Skylights For Tall People Part 1 | Bus Conversion

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Just when we thought we were done working on the exterior of our bus conversion, and that it was time to move on to the interior... My dad came up with a crazy DIY skylight idea for our skoolie that we have never seen anyone else do.
Here's a hint, these particular skylights are designed for tall people. Let us know in the comments below what you think of them, or if you have any ideas. We always love hearing from you! Your ideas will either help us improve our skylights, or help someone else who wants to do something like these.
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@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Want the detailed Smart & Simple Guide for our DIY Scenic Skylights? 😀 It's now available & comes with "Get Your Skoolie On" Check It Out! ➡︎ beap.world/diy-skylights-yt

@rego1739 4 года назад

Finally...Tall People builds!

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Reg O yep! I’m 6’2” & we’re not doing a roof raise. Erin is 5’1-3/4” (every quarter inch counts at her height😜) so these scenic shoulder skylights will give ample view from the kitchen as I walk through or cook. Are you building a Skoolie too? How tall are you? Thanks for watching! - Brian (+ Erin too)

@sexyharleydude 4 года назад

I've been a window installer for 30 years I used to save the curved glass portion of Wendys atrium for just that purpose. I never got around to that project so when I downsized I threw them away. Cudos to you guys for actually doing it. Wish my flexible had those windows. They made one - I forget the name of it.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

WOWWW @sexyharleydude, if a window guy is cheering for us, I feel like we made the right decision. Smart idea to use the atrium. Maybe someone else will do that. Did you do a conversion?

@sexyharleydude 4 года назад

BE Adventure Partners I’ve done five and was full time for five years. I’m taking a break. You would love my poem “I like big busses and I cannot lie” where should I send it. Love you guys. I’ve been following since day one...

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Holy smokes that is impressive! 5 conversions! High five! Which part did you need to take a break from? Non stop travel? Wanting more space? Nice poem. That's funny cuz we were singing that today. Maybe we felt your vibe up here in Ontario!? LOL You have been following us since day 1?! Of our conversion, or our travel vids? That's neat! Leave more comments! We love getting to know our people. Big hugs! Thanks for hanging with us. We know there are soo many other great humans out there to follow. - B + E

@alysha261 3 года назад

I’m binge watching your videos. You guys are so f’ing good together. Good job guys!

@BEAdventurePartners 3 года назад

Awww! Thanks so much @mybookishlife! We definitely have fun together! We appreciate you watching! Feel free to drop a comment if you ever have a question about what we're doing or just want to cheer us on! This build has taken us 24 months so far! Almost done with it! Got just a few more projects to go! Hopefully we can get done by the end of this month :) Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@markgregoire1593 4 года назад

It looks like a Great start !!

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Oh yeah! These scenic skylights came out AWESOMELY!

@mirandapunches3708 3 года назад

This is so awesome! You guys did awesome!

@BEAdventurePartners 3 года назад

Aww thanks @Miranda Punches

@shdwsquatch7172 2 года назад

Very cool idea.

@BEAdventurePartners 2 года назад

They are quite nice @SHDWSquatch! Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@talyasmomma 4 года назад

So cool.. thinking of doing this for our skoolie..

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Hey @Charlotte Martina! These windows make a HUGE difference in the amount of light that comes in! Tag us in a picture or video here on RU-vid or Instagram if you end up doing these! We love to see what others doing builds do! Where in the world are y'all at? Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@JosephGodwin137 3 года назад

Awesome concept and mock-up 😃

@BEAdventurePartners 3 года назад

OMG! These ended up coming out GREAT @Joseph Godwin! Already had a little rain shower on them with no leaks (thank goodness! LOL!) We are almost ready to water test the whole roof and windows installed. Just have a few more brackets to mount and then we'll give it a torrential hosing 😂 Thanks so much for watching & BEcoming a Patron! We appreciate the support! Let us know if there's anything, in particular, you want to see & learn about and we can make a film about it or add it to a future project! - Brian + Erin

@JosephGodwin137 3 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners thanks glad to be a Patron supporter and more than happy to share my tribal knowledge with your awesome design team. Life is all about sharing knowledge, paying it forward, and learning from our mistakes. The perfect design is a blank piece of paper, perfection is not a destination but the journey, thanks for sharing your life journey. 😎

@kennethtomlinson2332 4 года назад

nice job guys

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Thanks @Kenneth Tomlinson! It has been a really fun project so far.

@danielw6610 4 года назад

Very cool! Looks a little like the skylights in the scenic cars on a Amtrak Train.... :)

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

O wowza @Daniel Wright! That Amtrak Scenic Train looks incredible! We hope our skylights turn out that good! Have you been on that train? - B+E

@danielw6610 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners We used to ride the trains like 40 years ago. We traveled from Wisconsin to Vegas and back.... It was awesome! There is soooo much country out there that you don't see from the highways.... Enjoy your bus build... We hope to start a mini bus this spring as a part time home. Can't afford to go full time yet... Peace and Blessings.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

That is super awesome! We love taking the train. You are soo right, the highways just don't offer those kinds of views. That is great news about your Spring adventure. Keep us posted! Part time is an awesome place to start, and you can definitely go full-time at some point. The online space has plenty of opportunity for people to make a living online. Our old vids talk about that. Let us know if you have questions. AND happy bus shopping to you. Spring is very close! :) - B + E

@2AZSUN 4 года назад

You guys are fun to watch. Firefighters might not know how to do stuff, but at least they're really careful doing whatever they're doing, and know how to keep themselves from getting hurt. That seems like a pretty worthwhile skill set to have while building a schoolie. Skylights are a really cool idea. Search out dycor self leveling sealant. It's your friend in all things roof related.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Hey @2AZSUN! I am grateful for Brian's background with Firefighting, safety, and tools it is definitely a BIGGGGGG benefit that we have. It's also nice that he has a background in carpentry, and has built decks, pergolas, bed's, and some other projects from wood. I am was raised in a handy house so have always used tools. I am just a bit rusty. BUT picking tools up, and learning how to use them again feels sooo good! Thanks so much for being here & for the inside scoop on the dycor self leveling sealant. We hope others see this! - Erin + Brian too!

@TheRichardsRevealed 4 года назад

Hey guys visiting from the video creators video today because of Lennons kind words. Nice to meet you guys!

@TheRichardsRevealed 4 года назад

lol @ im gonna try to be a better person today.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Hey @The Richards Revealed! Wow! Thanks so much for stopping by to say “Hi” 🤩 Lennon is an awesome Dude & we love the Video Creators community! Nice to meet y’all too! Where in the world are y’all? We’re in Ontario right now.

@TheRichardsRevealed 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners Thanks for the warm welcome. Looking forward to seeing how this project turns out. We're in Pittsburgh but I'm from New Orleans.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

The Richards Revealed - TRR very cool! Erin is from Ontario & I (Brian) am from Texas :) Chat more soon!

@rick_aroundtheway_elite8895 3 года назад

I watched this video when it 1st came out and never commented feel like a butt head! Great great video!!.. I’ll be doing the same thing when it time for my bus!

@BEAdventurePartners 3 года назад

No worries @RICKARDO TURNER! We're so happy you came back to watch and leave a comment! These windows are beautiful and ended up passing our water leak test (which we did in another video). Definitely worth the build! If you want our step-by-step instructions for how to build these, we made a detailed video series in our online course called "Get Your Skoolie On" that the videos are in along with a detailed PDF download of our plans showing how to put them together. Thanks so much for watching! - Brian + Erin

@rick_aroundtheway_elite8895 3 года назад

Wow... Sample amazing!! Thank you so much

@BEAdventurePartners 3 года назад

@@rick_aroundtheway_elite8895 Fo sho!

@Rehabit8 4 года назад

Oh my you guys! I’m so nervous watching you cut into your roof!! We’re in the middle of our build and still can’t make up our mind on cutting holes in the roof for skylights after the wet and rainy year we have had! You’re so lucky to be building inside!

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Hey @Rehabit8! Love your name! Congrats on being half way through your build. Cutting holes in the roof was a little scary, but once we had the idea in our heads, and thought of the benefits for Brian with his height, it just made sense. It's been super cold & snowy here in Ontario so we are grateful to be inside as well. When we did our first skylights & roof painting job we were outside. If you want to see a funny video where the elements won, watch this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uZTGOfXfpqA.html Ps... We will be following your build as well. You guys have a great vibe!

@rudiearendt808 4 года назад

You can use an oven to heat up the plastic and bend/form it to the desired bend you need. Just don't cook it. When you get it to correct heat, it'll bend easily. Place it in place onto the opening to achieve the proper bend. It'll cool in place at the correct bend and stay set. I look forward to seeing more from you. Rudie.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Great idea @Rudie Arendt! While we won't have access to an oven out at the barn, we will have access to a heat gun. Originally we were just going to bend it because it is only 1/8th thick, but you've got us thinking we should heat it up so it forms, instead of always fighting against the screws. High five! - Brian + Erin

@rudiearendt808 4 года назад

BE Adventure Partners Maybe you have access to a space heater that would heat it up on a large surface area scale. The heat gun would work to pin point heat it. You'll have to work quick, from heat to window placement. Wear gloves.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

@@rudiearendt808 - We are up against the Canadian Winter right now. It's -13C today. The barn is just as cold. On less cold days we can get the temperature up to +10C with our big 135,000 BTU Heater. LOL So this should be interesting. We were thinking if I (Erin) hold the heat gun and sway it back and forth while Brian drills the screws in it will help. This stuff blends super easily. So fingers crossed. We will have to wait for a warmer day just to be safe. Fingers crossed that comes soon. We officially caught up to our footage. Hhaha

@rudiearendt808 4 года назад

BE Adventure Partners I can understand what you're up against. Maybe, you can use a couple of heat lamps along with the heat gun. When I used to do bodywork, we had infrared heat lamps that were of a quartz design, not to make light but to create heat only. The design of it is still in use today but even on larger scale e.g. outdoor space heating, large warehouses, shop's etc. At the very least maybe a hot tent around the area your trying to work the sky lights to help stave off the cold air. It's just suggested thinking about your project. I know you're the ones doing it in the cold barn. I'm just offering an out of the barn look in. No pun intended, well maybe a little...

@klandy4165 4 года назад

A roof spot they aren't putting a window would give them a smooth surface with the exact curve they want. Should be able to use the roof as a form then move it over the hole after it is shaped.

@why462 4 года назад

Hi sky light its excellent idea and beautfull view. its a fair deal as Erin enjoy the light of sight views you also enjoy will enjoy it. I call it win win situation strategy which i like it a lot. Keep using this strategy in your new skoolie life Good luck

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Awww @waleed Man... You are the sweetest. You are right, it is fair for both of us to have those big wonderful skylights. We will both enjoy them very much. It is a great strategy to always do something that benefits each other in all situations when you are in a relationship. :) Do you have a partner? It sounds like you sure know how to be fair. Always great to see you. - B+E

@why462 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners Yes I have been married for 23 years a ago until now and i have 4 sweets daughters And i still use the win win strategy But some times i forget but my wife remand me about it

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

@@why462 - We knew you were a lover! Love & hugs to you & your sweet family. - B+E

@why462 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners thank you

@jimsteele9261 4 года назад

The skylights remind me of the windows on the old Greyhound Seniccruiser busses.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

We've never heard of that type of Greyhound @Jim Steele! Just looked it up on the Google :) We thought it would be similar to railway glass that is used on some trains. Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@cansfloatbottlesdont857 4 года назад

Can’t wait to see what happens next! Checking a bus out in Idaho next week.. maybe a little long at 37’ but we will see. When do you think the bus will be finished?

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

WEWWWW! That is exciting @Cans Float Bottles Dont! Keep us posted! Our bus is 40'. For us it is perfect. It may mean less wild off roading, but we will be in it all the time, and wanted the luxury of having all the things that we need. Like great kitchen amenities, tools, craft stuff, and our camera gear. Other than that we don't have much, so the space will be nice & open without the need for much storage. :) Our biggest recommendation is start writing a list of all the things you want, and things you already have that you definitely want to bring. Not too sure when we will be finished, but our goal is June-ish. ;) Happy bus shopping! - B+E

@wilderamanda 2 года назад

Hey! Thank you for detailing this process, I am going to follow your lead with my skoolie! I am wondering where you found your poly and if the skylights are easy to stand under? I'm trying to make mine above my head where my kitchen is going. Thank you!

@BEAdventurePartners 2 года назад

Hey there @Amanda Wilder! We bought the polycarbonate on Amazon here: amzn.to/3stEBnn You can see the skylights in action in this video at this time stamp: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-orJX_wAM55U.html Because of where they are in the ceiling curve, it's not really in my (B's) head space. But they do allow a ton of light! Now that we've been using them for awhile and cooking under them, they do collect condensation when it's cold outside. With the Maxair ejector fan on, that helps to pull the steam out. That's all a part of life and single-pane issues. But we think it is a fine tradeoff. Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@mikekillman5433 4 года назад

I would have died laughing if Brian would have used a K12 to cut the holes that is definitely a unique idea to wrap the skylight like that

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

LOL! That would be AWESOME if we had a K12 with a diamond blade (like I used on the Quint when I was a firefighter). Since the hole openings are only 21", we would have just plunge cut and moved the blade a couple inches and be done. But, alas... we have a 4 1/4" diamond blade that takes a little longer, but still slices through like butter! Are you or were you a firefighter too, @Mike Killman? Thanks for watching! - Brian + Erin

@mikekillman5433 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners yes I was a firefighter

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Mike Killman very cool! Where at in the world? I was in Austin, Texas

@mikekillman5433 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners a very small town Forsyth Missouri

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Aww cool. Is it beautiful?

@allmomomosthomebus3895 4 года назад

That'll be good for Brian's psychological comfort level inside the bus.... less claustrophobia.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

LOL @AllMoMoMostHome Bus! Ya, without the roof raise it was an absolute must in our main living space. We aren't doing a roof raise because it's already huge, and we want to keep it as sleek as possible just in case we put on a deck ;)

@allmomomosthomebus3895 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners I'll share our plan for the roof, in case you want to use it... lofted bed in back... 2 ft x 6 ft skylight hatch over head to see stars at night. Then outside on the roof were welding a strong tubular metal space frame to hold high quality white catamaran netting probably something like 7x6. The idea is to be able to climb out onto roof and sit or comfortably lay down and stargaze. The sailboat netting would be a lot less weight than any deck, easier to install, easy to replace, and comfy to sit or lay on.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Holy smokes @AllMoMoMostHome Bus! That is such a rad idea! We cannot wait to see that! Genius! We have never seen that idea. That would be so comfy! I wonder if you could do yoga on it?!

@allmomomosthomebus3895 4 года назад

@@BEAdventurePartners I don't see why not. Would be softer than on a deck. They're designed to belaced very tight. Some flex but still easy to walk on.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Hmm, now you have my wheels spinning. Have you found any good sellers for it? We would love to know a bit more about it @AllMoMoMostHome Bus?! :)

@b.a.mcclucky 2 года назад

Very cool. This may bave been asked, but aren't all skylights for tall people? lol

@BEAdventurePartners 2 года назад

Bahahah cute! @B.A McClucky... You make a great point here. The reason we called these skylights for tall people is because we plopped our kitchen sink right in front of these skylights. We also have a big window there. BUT we figured when Brian was doing dishes he may want to look out. If the skylights weren't there he would be looking at the ceiling. He actually has a better view than me. I have curtains & a shelf to compete with to see out the lower window. I can see the sky & tree tops from the skylights though which is excellent for bird watching! Thanks for the cute Q! :) Keep them coming.

@HarmonyExpressSkoolie 4 года назад

Check out "Oliver the International" on Instagram. They did similar treatment to yours in their bathroom/bedroom area.

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Holy smokes @Harmony Express.Skoolie! Oliver's skylights are definitely similar. We just sent them a few messages. That is the first time we have seen anyone else do the shoulder skylights. they look rad! Can't wait to install our polycarbonate and the frames! Ps, thanks for sharing their IG with us.

@watahyahknow 4 года назад

the old vw bus campervans had these windows i.pinimg.com/564x/b2/b8/40/b2b840e47a4e857b7f88b135ee6c75c2.jpg , it does seem like a nice idea , though they could turn out to be a source of leakage

@BEAdventurePartners 4 года назад

Yeah, those vw windows are cool! As you saw, we took it a step further and made'em curved! As with any protrusion, there is always the possibility of leakage, regardless of how many (which is why we seal'em up good!) We're not going to NOT do something just because there is the possibility of a leak (we don't live in fear and don't want to regret NOT making our space the way we want it!) LOL :)