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Redi Shade Blackout Shades for our BUS CONVERSION - S04E55

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We install window frames and shades to block out the light and heat in our bus build. Blog post: bit.ly/3NnxVyC
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In our quest for seeking out a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle, we made a plan that includes zero waste living, tiny home living and full-time travel. We considered buying an RV, looked at trailers and airstreams but settled on doing a bus conversion for our off the grid, tiny house on wheels. We bought a 1996 MCI 102 D3 coach bus and with the Bus Demolition and Interior Shell complete, now we turn it into our Tiny Home on Wheels!
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In its previous life, our MCI bus was used as a school bus, although we don't think we can legitimately call it a skoolie. We are confident that converting our bus into a class a motor home will have challenges, but doing a massive overhaul and remodel on a motorhome / RV remodel didn’t seem to align with the off grid bus life we were aiming for.
In Season 4 we share the interior build as we turn it into our home.
#BusConversion #bus #MCIBus #tinyhouse #TinyHomeOnWheels #Skoolie #skoolieconversion #buslife #tinyhome

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@charisma-hornum-fries 2 года назад

It’s so gratifying watching a couple who are both using power tools and builds together.

@sharonhilliard3780 2 года назад

Happy Birthday to Don 's dad ! The blinds look really good and are so easy to handle .... just cut them. They really make the bus look more like a house .

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

So true!

@georgewinters3191 2 года назад

Love the the transformative effect the frames and blinds have on the interior, I think it also lifted some spirits, there were a few good moments going on 😂👍

@RediShade 2 года назад

Thank you so much for partnering with us! This turned out so great! We love it!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Yay glad you like it! It has made all the difference to our home

@briandavis9975 2 года назад

Nice job guys they look amazing I have a concern about the adhesive holding the blinds on the window seals my coach gets pretty hot and I'm wondering will this effect the adhesive?

@truckergrandma 2 года назад

We tried to purchase these, but the discount code wouldn’t work… any suggestions?

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

@@truckergrandma Hi June, Sorry you are having troubles with it. I just tried it myself and it automatically applied the discount at checkout. So as long as you use the link we provided, then look at your Order Summary on the right side of the page (on a computer, not sure about using a phone) you should see the code 15REHABIT815 is already applied and the 15% deducted. If you try to put the code into the box for promotional codes it says it is not valid, as they have set it up to automatically apply. Sorry, it is a little confusing but I guess you don't actually need the code, just the link. Here's the link if you need it - www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A3M2S3H0SPDH8D Happy shopping! You are going to love these shades :)

@AB-C1 2 года назад

Great video and project! You could just put another strip of wood vertically each side of the frame which snugs up in front of each edge against the shades/blinds, then it not only holds the whole shade against the window or close to it(within the Frame) it also blocks out any light each side where there's a gap so no light can get through when down when up or down you won't see the edges of the blinds and also WHATEVER position the blinds are at height wise, they're always held in place near the window by the edging of the frame holding them back(kind of like similar look to when blinds are set between two panes of double glazed windows) might just finish it off nicely and give the whole thing/blinds and enclosed look and well they will ACTUALLY be enclosed, so no need for magnets unless you chose to do that as an added measure!? Just a thought.. great job guys! Love the build! Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

@debramcleod538 2 года назад

I love my rada knives, they are inexpensive and buy the sharpener that goes with them and you will always have sharp knives. Love the bus build it is turning out beautifully.

@legodoug6046 2 года назад

Those shades work so well, and they really work for the heat, you will enjoy them for a long time

@tommoraga8318 2 года назад

Team work makes the dream work……. You two work very well together!

@carolclarke-watson4097 2 года назад

Happy Birthday Dad. God richest blessings on this your special day. May God bless you with a long healthy and happy life.

@sharonsmith9478 2 года назад

Happy Birthday dad love you all

@ivyrees991 2 года назад

Happy birthday Dad!!

@user9b2 2 года назад

Add some vertical guides to the frame that can house the blinds in, effectively boxing them in like rails. This way, it does not matter which way the bus slant towards. They can also help reduce light from bleed in.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

That's a great idea but we didn't want to box our windows in. We want to be able to remove, clean and replace the screens PLUS keep our emergency exit handles all accessible.

@kirktruman6707 2 года назад

"henckels knife set with block" These are wonderful knife sets

@jessieeagleheart7911 2 года назад

Happy Birthday🎉🎊🎂 Dons Dad may you have happy long life and grow younger every year I’m just turning 60 so be Conscious of every step Docsha - go in peace. Great journeys a head for you i with for you. Jessie

@Duchessjo44 2 года назад

Those blinds are soooo nice! Happy birthday, Don's dad! 😊

@dawnagrey149 2 года назад

Thank you for addressing the movement of the bus and how you will keep the shades in place. I love the streamline look of blinds, but I didn’t have a clue on how to keep them from banging around when driving. I appreciate your magnet suggestion. You will have to see how much light you can see after dark. I would be interested in knowing that. Great job! 😍👏👏👏

@edwardantrobusjr2253 2 года назад

I've been following your build almost since the beginning. It's been both entertaining and informative. I've been following a bus family for quite a bit longer. A couple & 10 children. I believe 3 we're born since they started full timing. They are now building out a Van Hool coach bus after living in a Thomas activity school bus for 4 years. I just watched a video of them skinning the sides of the bus. You wouldn't believe how much easier theirs was. The couple & oldest son completed it in 2 days! Since I know you have watched others doing their builds, you've probably seen The Bus Life channel. This video is their latest. It's called Installing gloss black aluminum paneling on the exterior of our Van Hool bus conversion.

@garryballentine9151 2 года назад

Happy birthday, DAD!

@angiekennedy5654 2 года назад

Happy birthday Don's dad. The build is looking amazing. Look forward to the next step

@BonnieHaley 2 года назад

I hope y'all don't ever stop y'all's video's because I'll cry 😢 love ❤ 💕 y'all yes lol I watch y'all's video's 2 times lol love love them and y'all thank you 😊

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

oh wow! Thanks so much for all the love

@dawnbarse197 2 года назад

Happy Birthday Don's Dad, blessings and many more. Windows look great!!

@jamessommer6077 2 года назад

Hi Mela & Don, The perfect knife(s) you need as they will be a perfect addition to your RV Bus is the Japanese plastic chefs knife as I'm sure you've seen them advertised on television and they stay Razer Sharp. Good luck of what ever you decide I believe they are called the 'ginsu' knife.

@TrevorBoughtABus 2 года назад

Pizzicato! Brings me back to the middle school orchestra days! I was in the cello section. Man, I haven't heard that word in a long time, ha. 😀

@tennillewalls8142 2 года назад

So excited for y'all as you work on the finishing touches. And happy birthday to Don's dad!!! 🎂🎁🎂🎉

@douglasgallardojr4759 2 года назад

Very clever work on those frames. They really look professional in the video. Your skills are paying off.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Wow thanks so much!

@steventurner9332 2 года назад

The buss is looking great.

@CurtisDrew1 2 года назад

I agree, You will want to add some stick on magnetic strips to the bottom of the shades. My shades in my Class A are like those and they drove me crazy flapping going down the road. I put some of those magnetic strips like they make refrigerator magnets out of. A little double sided tape and Bob's your Uncle!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

That’s good to know it worked! Yeah I stuck them on yesterday. I think it will do the job 😁

@olbird7647 2 года назад

Ooh, first comment! Excellent bloopers this week- Don's snorty nose-blowing was extra special 👍 Blinds turned out well too! BELATED BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO papa Don! 🎉🎂🇬🇧

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Yay, thank you!

@jenniferleighmiron8135 2 года назад

Happy Birthday to you, Don's Dad!! Bonne Feté a Toi!

@wandaparker9340 2 года назад

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

@Cathie777 2 года назад

Happy birthday 🥳 Dons Dad hope you had a fabulous day … thank you guys for sharing with us your blinds are fantastic x

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks so much

@sandrawilde1134 2 года назад

Hi Mela and Don! Love your blinds for the bus and they so easy putting them up verses trying to put up the regular kind that just pulls down that you put in your house windows. It's good that they had it where you can cut them to the length you need them. Kitty is going to love her new perch to look out at. Can't wait to see what you're going to work on next.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Aren't they awesome?! I would put them in my regular sticks and bricks house too because they are so easy to use

@gwaddles 2 года назад

Get a set of Heckel knives. We love ours and they come in a block so they are more secure.

@donwat91 2 года назад

Sometime ago while I was active duty Air Force we purchased a old window Dodge van . I'm thinking it was a 1966 or 68. The engine sit between the two front seats. We used it for camping , traveling back and forth home to visit family . Our 2 children boy and a girl learned to go to sleep on our trip. When I got off duty and my leave started we were packed to travel over night 12 hour drive. Anyway I took the windows and blacked them out. And then framed the windows in like you did yours.

@faithrenewed3443 2 года назад

Your home is really coming together! Looks amazing!!

@ednajohnson8771 2 года назад

It looks nice for a bus 🚌 made into a motor home

@terristenacious2279 2 года назад

Ahhhh I can't wait to see you on the road...

@daftdogjw 2 года назад

Happy birthday Don’s dad! :-)

@onetruebob_tj 2 года назад

Very nice! I love watching you two work together. So inspiring. One step closer. 😍🥳

@BonnieHaley 2 года назад

I ❤ love watching y'all ❤ love y'all's ❤ bus 🚌

@wandaparker9340 2 года назад

I love those shades. My sister has a few of them in her house! I love your Bus Conversion too!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks Wanda!

@ianwiggins8782 2 года назад

It’s looking it’s getting there it’s good that’s good sign of the blinds

@maryellencook9528 2 года назад

Love the bloopers!

@toninz75 2 года назад

It's getting to all the exciting bits! Have been watching for SO long and now get to see all your hard work finally coming together. Very pleased for you both!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Us too! Thank you!

@Wolfi98 2 года назад

Moin Mela and Don, It looks very good that the cold and heat stay in the bus depending on the season. And happy birthday Dons father. I'm looking forward to new videos can't wait.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@johntyno5910 2 года назад

When I installed shades on my motorhome I used Velcro to secure them which worked quite well while traveling

@sandygraetz5166 2 года назад

Love the blinds! You all did a great job!

@adrianagpons71 2 года назад

Looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost there!!!!!!!!

@HylkjenArt 2 года назад

These episodes are so informative, thank you!!

@colleenwhite9449 2 года назад

Wow! The blinds look awesome!! Happy Birthday Don's dad !! Hope your day was great!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks so much

@Doloresgbryant 2 года назад

Looks so nice

@sheliajones8238 2 года назад

You both are doing a fantastic job I just can't wait to see the journey you both are going to go on but guess what I get to go along with you so just make sure you got that video camera ready can't wait love you guys take care see you in your next video

@panhandletrains 2 года назад

Those blinds are brilliant-definitely going to get these for our RV 👍

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Nice🙌

@Stubones999 2 года назад

you're going to need to secure the bottom of the shade while driving. All my RV shades have a string running from top to bottom to keep it from swinging while going down the road. One option would be to raise all the blinds while underway, or stick some white velcro on the back edge of the bottom of the shade to stick it to the bottom of the window frame. OK, I see you guys have a plan...

@michaelwanless5790 2 года назад

Looks fantastic

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thank you!

@northernlite3368 2 года назад

''One bite at a'time!'' - That will do any job. You guys will have an RV of which the quality of material and construction will surpass anything on the market. Wish you take your ''gypsy souls', (dixit Mel) on to the road ASAP.

@dennismiller5725 2 года назад

Looks great!

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks!

@AB-C1 2 года назад

@danielvanmourik 2 года назад

beuatiful video and happy birthday to your dad

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thank you Daniel

@marthamurray3831 2 года назад

Meissen kitchen knives are reasonably priced and quite nice quality

@TroyDeanOnTheRoad 2 года назад

Trim them out so that wood overlaps on the outside. This will keep them stationary. Maybe? just a thought. Incredible product.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

I'm not sure I understand what you mean but we didn't want our trim/frame to cover the windows so we can open them and take out/replace the screens if needed. So we couldn't overlap the shade to keep it in place. But actually glued on some magnets yesterday it worked well to hold it in place :)

@laruedouglas1064 2 года назад

Good Morning Mela and Don. Happy Birthday To Don's dad. The frames of the windows and blinds are beautiful ❤️. Are they going to stay up with just sticking them up. There are some Japanese knives that I have seen on other videos.

@BonnieHaley 2 года назад

Yes y'all's show makes me happy 😊 I love watching 👀 your show thank you

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@markwitkop7022 2 года назад

You may want to consider valences v for the windows. They stopped the shades from moving in directions you don't want them to because because it completely encloses them.

@marywest2896 2 года назад

to keep the shades from flapping I would glue magnets, to the triangles in the bottom corners and the sides of the blinds...or glue the magnets to bottom of shade and the inside window seal..

@drefplin 2 года назад

Great work!!! I like it.

@patrickloring6914 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@vee950 2 года назад

I like the way you guys figured out the blinds framing process and made them work also they can be cut thats impressive and convenient upgraded technology blinds

@jennk2266 2 года назад

Hello Mela and Don, another great video including bloopers and laughs. I am so excited to watch and see how far you guys have come each and every video. I am super excited to see the finished project and what adventures are to come. Still thinking of you both and continued prayers you you both and for your family..

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks so much Jen! Us too, adventure here we come!

@carolynhaywood7701 2 года назад

Those shades look very cool. 🍺 Happy birthday Don’s dad, I hope you had a lovely day. Wow what a difference it makes, it’s looking like a very posh house. Love your work.

@DrkNinja_ 2 года назад

Also these RediShades are really cool, I hope they aren't super expensive

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

They are not! Really affordable, functional and look cool! score

@BonnieHaley 2 года назад

Wow looks amazing 💗💗

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@daisymoya7849 2 года назад

Everything is amazing 👏 I love watching you two working together ❤ ♥

@barrywhitlock141 2 года назад

The window frames make such a big difference, the blinds are very good, My concern is that because you can close them so easily would they come down if you were driving along a bumpy road, I know that you have said that you will put magnets in the blinds to keep them in place but it only takes one bump to dislodge a magnet. Have you thought about putting flattish sliding bolts near the top to keep the blinds in place

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

I think a big pothole might make the magnet release but being a magnet it will suck it back in afterwards. We just don't want it to rattle and make a noise constantly. So we'll give it a shot!

@michaelstewart8143 2 года назад

Might be nice to notch the bottom of the shades to fit over the triangle bracket at the bottom of the window shade to hold the blinds when driving?

@ReubenCornell 2 года назад

That is SUCH a good idea

@mikesw214 2 года назад

I was looking for a good source for those thanks....The only thing I would have done different was box the shade in so they don't swing out as you travel and you can partially draw them on travel day to control sun loading from the window

@user-bm8zj3hw7e 2 года назад

good luck 2u

@harrisonandrew 2 года назад

I have something similar to your blinds at home that fit into a frame surrounding the window. The frame provides a track for the blinds to follow and prevents swing out when the blinds are partially down and the window behind is open. Perhaps you could fabricate something like that?

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

That's a great idea, however we don't want to make it so we can't open our emergency exit windows or take the screens out etc. We kept the trim to the outside so everything is still easily accessible. Also it will still rattle. What we want to get rid of is the sound of rattling as we drive. I think the magnets are holding well, we'll see when we roll out of here :)

@ian_morg 2 года назад

Well done both! They look fab! Maybe a batten at the bottom to stop them falling forward. Also are you going to put a few screws in the top or will the double sided tape be strong enough to hold them up?

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks Ian! We are going to wait and see if anything else is necessary.

@TheQUBANQT 2 года назад

Happy belated birthday “don’s dad”. I’m sure you have a name but idk it 😳 🤷🏻‍♀️

@paige6028 2 года назад

LOOKS GREAT...like always! Could you put magnets or double sided tape on the bottom like the top? I'm sure you two will figure it out. Also found these magnets for your drawers & cabinets. I seen in the video the installed them on each side of the drawer face near the drawer slides. I’ve seen some pretty cleverly disguised magnetic latches on some cabinets lately. Most are finding them in the marine grade section on Amazon. This is the name for the 20lb magnet latches I seen installed near the drawer slides; DonYoung Magnetic Latch, 20lb Magnet Cabinet Door Catch

@garryballentine9151 2 года назад

I have a plain for y'all, go into bus rehab business LOL!

@marywest2896 2 года назад

well if I would have watched the whole video before commenting...lol....they look great by the way....

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

😊 thank you

@AhtungBUGULMArespublikaTatarst 2 года назад

Очень много работы в сфере демонтажа многоквартирных домов в городе Бугульма и бугульминском районе республики Татарстана (прибыли гребет пао "татнефть", господствующая высота - над уровнем моря 380 метров над уровнем моря - никогда не было затоплений от дождя как например в Гомельской области Беларусии в мае 2022 года затопило Гомельскую область республики Беларусь, очень много жилья и дёшево стоят квартиры в городе Бугульма и бугульминском районе республики Татарстана)!!!

@JenGrant71711 2 года назад

One nostril at a time 🥳🤭😋😁🤪😉🤗🥰❤️

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

lol

@oRegento 2 года назад

Love your show. I’m wondering if shade can start from bottom then you pull up. If you can pull up halfway to 1/4 open, you can see outside while standing. It may look nice. I suspect your shade won’t work but maybe something hook to hold it stay up? Thank you for your positive shows.

@douglasgallardojr4759 2 года назад

That would be clever if it works.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

These easy lift shades don't do that, but redi shade do have those.....I think they are called artisan custom shades.

@oRegento 2 года назад

Saw a show. Love those blinds. Amazing job.

@ReubenCornell 2 года назад

A twenty minute video about putting up blinds? Why not.

@bigronshobbies8209 Год назад

👍👍

@roymerrill6528 2 года назад

👍

@DrkNinja_ 2 года назад

Also because I have to... #JusticeForDon lol

@philipporter9103 2 года назад

Hi are you going to be paint your bus of so what colour

@charmainemangiagalli 2 года назад

Hi Mela and Don. Getting the blinds installed just changed the look of the buss. It looks more like a home. What time frame are you looking at finishing the buss to travel?

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Thanks! It makes such a huge difference doesn't it. We are moving in this week :)

@annelowe2691 2 года назад

Hi Mela and Don. Do you know where I can purchase these blinds in Australia?

@mikebarnstable7038 2 года назад

I bet those shades will vibrate loose and fall off.

@luisrobledo1040 2 года назад

Hola saludos desde Argentina 👋 podrían ver alguna manera de poner subtítulos de sus vídeos en castellano muy bueno los vídeos pero no entendemos nada igual los seguimos😎👍

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

You can turn subtitles on in the video. On the bottom right corner of the video, select Subtitles/Closed Captioning to turn on the subtitles. Then right next to it is Settings. Click on Settings, options will show up, select Subtitles/Closed Captioning, then select auto-generate and select your language. Thanks for watching! Puede activar los subtítulos en cualquier video de RU-vid. En la esquina inferior derecha del video, seleccione Subtítulos/Subtítulos para activar los subtítulos. Luego, justo al lado, está Configuración. Haga clic en Configuración, aparecerán las opciones, seleccione Subtítulos/Subtítulos ocultos, luego seleccione generar automáticamente y seleccione su idioma. ¡Gracias por ver! Usé el traductor de Google, espero que esto tenga sentido.

@gwenienelson2535 2 года назад

Magnet them down on bottom or will flop when drivinh

@bradcross2 2 года назад

is there any meaning to the 5102 above the door ?

@paulsuprono7225 2 года назад

Now . . . with the price of gas - soon to exceed $5.00/gallon, and your mileage per journey . . . with 8 - 10 miles per gallon, goin cross country - will go into the four figures, EASY ! 😬 🇺🇸

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

HI Paul, yes it has almost doubled since we started out build! but we plan to travel slowly, so if it takes us 3 months to get across the country then thats still almost 1/4 of the cost of the average monthly mortgage where we used to live!

@DrkNinja_ 2 года назад

Did you guys start using Epidemic? I noticed a dramatic increase in music quality, no more youtube songs lol.

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

We have always used epidemic sound, since our very first episode.

@DrkNinja_ 2 года назад

@@Rehabit8 Interesting you guys were using a lot of the songs I've heard from other youtubers so I didn't realize. I love epidemic they have a pretty sound catalog specially if you like HipHop

@jamiedarbro4022 2 года назад

Are you using the same thing for the windshields

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Good question, probably not because of the angle and shape of them. We have not decided what to do there and have those pop up covers (like for cars but bus size) to put in there for now.

@jamiedarbro4022 2 года назад

@@Rehabit8 I bet you could make it work same way

@truckergrandma 2 года назад

We tried to order these shades but the discount code would not work and a Amazon Rep was not able to apply it either…..

@Rehabit8 2 года назад

Hi June, Sorry you are having troubles with it. I just tried it myself and it automatically applied the discount at checkout. So as long as you use the link we provided, then look at your Order Summary on the right side of the page (on a computer, not sure about using a phone) you should see the code 15REHABIT815 is already applied and the 15% deducted. If you try to put the code into the box for promotional codes it says it is not valid, as they have set it up to automatically apply. Sorry, it is a little confusing but I guess you don't actually need the code, just the link. Here's the link if you need it - www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A3M2S3H0SPDH8D Happy shopping! You are going to love these shades :)