Installing the SKOOLIE SUBFLOOR in my Short Bus Conversion

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4 жыл бұрын

Installing the Skoolie Subfloor in the Short Bus Conversion. After a long time coming this school bus conversion is finally getting some wood installed in the inside and the floors are going in. These stages of the short bus build take one time but, installing the subfloor is the first big visual step to making this school bus a tiny home. Enjoy the Video.
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@whats_in_thename8699 4 жыл бұрын

Please post an in depth video of how you wire the bus! I never see any in depth videos that show how to wire the plugs, inverter etc. That would be so AWESOME and helpful. Most videos people are too vague. Thanks. Love you're videos.

@rob1971 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone needs a friend like Luke 👍🏻

@miawindley6062 3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure that’s his brother

@bobmarie1450 4 жыл бұрын

I understand how you feel. I am the same way every day as i work on my bus conversation. I am an older guy but i am having a kick ass time building out a 29 ft Bluebird special needs bus into my new home. Keep up the good work! Cheers. Bob

@elisabethm9655 4 жыл бұрын

Probably going to be one of the most meticulously converted buses on the road. And beautifully documented as well! Thank you for bringing us all along.

@BdManus 4 жыл бұрын

Dale is an excellent supervisor. Always an amazing bus build series, very interesting and informative. You'll be moving in soon.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Moving in ASAP haha. I might just go camping with the sub floor in

@watahyahknow 4 жыл бұрын

unless you put foam under and around the edge of the bframework or actually use liquid nails or bodysealer to gleu the frame down to the floor it will probably creak or rattle a little during traveling , i agree that you dont need to put screws through the floor but it does need sumting to prevent it moving around as for the gaps around the foamboard , stick some right stuff expanding foam in there

@dylanheidebrink3406 Жыл бұрын

seen a really good video on why framing a subfloor is a waste of time and money. the foam board with plywood is more than strong enough to hold the weight of the entire bus. love your video style

@Nonmotivated 4 жыл бұрын

I often find myself pausing these videos, not only to soak in the knowledge, but also to make them last longer... and, nothing beats Campfire Day! Everyone deserves a Dale and a Luke in their life. #Blessed

@280zone 4 жыл бұрын

Coming along nicely, I would hate loosing the headroom building up the floor but warm feet in the mornings is nice too.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Also, depends on how tall you are. I am 5.10 so a 6.1 interior is not bad. One of my good friends is 6.4... he does come over often. haha

@Native-Kitty 4 жыл бұрын

All bus conversions need a supervisor like Sir Dale. He just needs his chair, some iced tea and he’s good to go! Great video.

@jmbcbataille9594 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work !!!! Congratulations 💪💪💪

@Badgeweefixstuff 4 жыл бұрын

awesome yes Dale that's not a fire lol 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, Dale got it going again 😂

@kellerj 4 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo... we are inside da bus!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! So good to be inside

@lindseyball1912 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for these videos, this really shows how much effort goes into doing these bus conversions

@lookingup7638 3 жыл бұрын

This is the 2nd video that I've seen today. I had to subscribe. Never owned any type of RV, bus or anything like it. Thinking of buying my 1st one. Trying to understand the magnitude of what's involved if I buy a bus because I'd have to hire someone to do everything except the decorations, which is all I want to do lol. He's a huge help, enabling the viewer to understand the depth of what's involved. Thank you for this video. Enjoyed watching them removed the seats and wiring; that was my 1st video.

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and hanging out on the channel. Hope you get some answers for your own build.

@juliescrazybuslife 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God Dale you are hilarious! You are in charge of that this morning!? And you were so convincing:-) and then the rewind oh my gosh too cute! Anyways okay let me not get distracted, I love watching this bill Diatomaceous point I haven't really done anything on my way but I'm going to try.

@ShannonMoody 4 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Its moving right along!!!

@lauratibbles6598 4 жыл бұрын

Looking really great guys I’m excited for you can’t wait to see what you do next be safe have fun

@leonardomauriciobrag 4 жыл бұрын

you guys are doing great! It's going to become an awesome rig. Chears from Brazil!

@lisaswinson2102 4 жыл бұрын

Love Dale. Your doing a great job. I already know it’s going to be just as good as your bus , probably even better but on a smaller scale. 👍

@JohnHReed-xp4dy 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up with a few "Dales" in my life, so I just get a kick out him!!

@sofaism 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking.. I've watched a lot of videos in this series... then I look and I'm not even half way

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy the series then !

@wandawas2 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoying it all. Great job guys!!! Namaste.

@thomasmcfeely8869 3 жыл бұрын

Nano bus moving right along. Looking good guys

@MotoMarvmtb 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so satisfying. Now I can continue my day. 👍

@mariayu1012 4 жыл бұрын

O yesss! Getting excited to see the interior build. Keep it up!

@gwenerikson7356 4 жыл бұрын

♥️..I love your videos because you are doing everything so complete ! Love the look outside !! And I know the inside will be just as great ..😊

@kennethcole8370 3 жыл бұрын

You are a really incredible craftsman. Your family must be so proud of you. I am and I don't even know you!

@greensnapper1602 4 жыл бұрын

COOL Coming Along So Very Nice !! GO DALE !!

@shane6242 4 жыл бұрын

It's really starting to come together!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I know! Next two videos will be a big change visually

@sammic974 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see progress on the bus!

@MikesAmboLife 2 жыл бұрын

I just love y'all energy! I'm starting a five window GMC build next week here in Philly. I'm glad I found your channel!

@mildredlackey1938 3 жыл бұрын

Your doing very good work it will be so rewarding , love the music too, stay safe.

@karenkoontz4248 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are such fun to watch!

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@theoriginalsuperglue4825 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! We can't wait to see how it turns out.

@margiesvanmori 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I'm building out my 1988 chevy van home now and this is so helpful!

@Fieldtrip-rj8cc 4 жыл бұрын

Yet again great vid. Big smiles to ya'll

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@tom-ss2mn 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool to see how its done

@sarajean1954 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good!!

@kellyb9020 3 жыл бұрын

This is so incredibly helpful

@tomaustin4526 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike Luke and Dale 👍😊 enjoying y’all’s short bus build series 😎 lots of fun n good information 🎥🤔🌎🎈 thanks for sharing and safe travels

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Tom !

@samcooper3999 4 жыл бұрын

Loving your build

@jimmydeen58 4 жыл бұрын

Looking Awesome..

@NumberJuanBus 4 жыл бұрын

Its really coming together! I can't wait to watch the FJ build video

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will !

@liveindadream 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Last year I converted my 2005 caravan and the past 3 months I've been working on a school bus the same size of this one. Came across this video while trying to learn more about some near future remodels and upgrades I will be doing and found it very helpful so thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos! 😁

@zooxx3183 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I really like the floating floor idea and the aluminum tape is a great touch. Looking forward to the JK build!

@toddjohnston4788 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great!👍💪

@Kevin.Hasbrouck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MidnightAmratha 4 жыл бұрын

Remember moisture expansion on the floating floor, laminating floor still contract/expands depending on moisture content of the space.

@SaucysCreativeCrochet 3 жыл бұрын

So far everything you are doing to this bus is exactly what I want done (except for the color outside lol). You are doing a fantastic job!! Can’t wait for us to talk when you are done for getting my bus done! 😊😊😊

@thegreatervehicleazenmonka7382 2 жыл бұрын

You boys are adorable. Thanks for the ideas - I'm at this stage now myself. :)

@JordanWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the subfloor! We're taking notes for our shuttle bus conversion.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Your shuttle bus floor with be really similar. The only difference is if you get a shuttle bus with no wheel wells you will have a bump up after the cab area.

@JordanWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere Thanks! Tying in some internal steel wall structure to the frame today so we can add a deck. Looking forward to your sister's shuttle bus build!

@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ireland WOW the bus looks great well done guys

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Hey

@hasiemtrieseverything6953 Жыл бұрын

Bro, good job, really good job, you don’t need the 2x4’s on the floor, the foam board is more than strong enough

@heather6828 4 жыл бұрын

looks good

@NoStressVanLife Жыл бұрын

The max for any xps insulation board is R5/inch, i've sold thousands of sqft of it. The only thing higher is polyiso insulation which is amazing, love the work! Your R7.5 value comes from it likely being 1.5" thick board youre using thus 1.5"x 5 (R5 per inch thickness) = R7.5

@sandraNP1 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see the next video!!

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Comes out tomorrow morning.

@destinyfamilyradio 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good! I want to have you on my TV show!

@kukubaras 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mike. Thanks for this videos ur making. I’m all caught up now.. make some more.. I just got my short school bus and I’m preparing for the conversion.. good job guys!

@navigationnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, everyday we are building filming and editing. They are moving ASAP. Congrats on the bus !

@BarryDuttonSellsHomes 4 жыл бұрын

I do not comment much but your videos are always so detailed, like your detail on why the alum. tape was used, I am like that too LOL. Do it right.

@jdcooks9929 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!!! Man the bus is looking great. Luke, cant wait for the FJ series.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

It will be a short 2 part series and a tour video. Luc will be heading out back on the road soon so we are trying to get both the bus and FJ done.

@jdcooks9929 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere Sounds great. Good luck guys. Cant wait to watch.

@wanderingwest10 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely want to do this. Just need a place to work and the bus. Come June I'll have the funds to get a good start. I'll be needing more tips. 👊

@drewa3597 4 жыл бұрын

nice video thx

@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 4 жыл бұрын

wOw! Moving On Up! You Have A Great Roof On The Bus & Now Good Foundation On The Floor Of The Bus! Great Working Accomplishments Certified Work Crew - Mike & Luke & Award-Winning Supt.Dale! Let Us Close Today With These Great Words Of Wisdom, "The Worth Of Your Wealth Is The Good You Do On Earth"! :-)

@SaturnGeminiLove 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe the inside is starting to take shape. I’m so excited! It’s amazing that you have such great friends like Luke and Dale to help you transform a bus into your home. Much love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@richardhicks5017 4 жыл бұрын

more good stuff

@okeythomas8001 4 жыл бұрын

Ah never a missed shot of Mike under the bus hiding from the supervisor. This build is great but at 6'4'' at tad short me . :)

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah always hiding from Dale. As for the height, unfortunately not all buses are made for taller people...

@TheAngelsWhisper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi your build is freaking amazing! I cannot believe how talented you are and where you are literally building a house on wheels! I wanted to ask you about the fuel pump area that you framed out (you know the one that had a little round lid on it) what did you do after you put the floor down as far as covering that? Thanks!

@hosank 4 жыл бұрын

*Literally every episode* - "well, we're finally gonna move on to the next part of the build--BUT FIRST, we gotta get the floor welded up!"

@chuckspencer5296 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, so many steps to a bus build. List keeps growing.

@Gantzz321 4 жыл бұрын

2x2's would have been my choice for the sub-floor, it would cut the thermal break in 1/2 of what the 2x4's are. There is no good reason I can think of to use a 2x4. Also instead of running 2x4's from side to side, I would have run them up the center on either side of the walkway. To provide more protection to the foam board. They would also act as nailers for any walls or cabinets being put in, instead of just attaching things to the 3/4 plywood flooring. The dog house that is not going back in could have the back/bottom cut off it and attacked to wooden "cabinet" you are going to replace it, assuming it has mounting hardware built into it, this might make it easier to fit it back up to the bus

@mariangelaserrano1078 2 жыл бұрын

hey, love the videos. did you ever end up showing how you did the floor in front cabin are? Also do you experience any creaking with the floating subfloor?

@susanbowen3536 4 жыл бұрын

Love the music selections in your posts. Who is singing?

@patrickhickock8531 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching this progress!!! How much headroom do you have now that the subfloor is down?

@yayaglass 4 жыл бұрын

Exciting! So, what's with the hole in the floor? I must have missed that. It's really evolving, so cool!

@chuckspencer5296 4 жыл бұрын

Thats over the fuel tank. I do believe that is an access hole for the fuel pump.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

Chuck is correct. It’s the top of the fuel tank for the fuel pump.

@DeterminedDIYer 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah if the fuel pump goes bad he wants to be able to get to it easily. My dad and I replaced the one in my old car and it was a nightmare.

@yayaglass 4 жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere Thanks everyone!

@karleejade0 2 жыл бұрын

i love the personalities and attitudes here, definitely some of my favorite people ive seen creating content in this community! this may have already been asked but what is the specific reason for painting the floor before insulating?

@blu3be4ry 2 жыл бұрын

probably to prevent rust I think

@Juli_Travels 4 жыл бұрын

So excited for you! Are you living in Navi while you do the build? Does Dale live in the box truck? And where is Luke living while the RJ is under construction?! Love seeing all of the progress!

@lauretterust4942 Жыл бұрын

Luke, Can you please show or tell me how you dealt with the fuel pump in the subfloor. I saw you framed around, but not sure how the final finish was done. A mama looking to finish her son's vision.

@jimc5624 4 жыл бұрын

While building the box for the doghouse make sure it's removable for work on engine and transmission

@keytaarkeytaar4665 3 жыл бұрын

Is that paint necessary for the aluminum floor in the back section?

@kevincope8382 3 жыл бұрын

Hello navigation nowhere, Wondering what your thoughts are on doing the floating floor without using plywood subfloor? By this I mean going straight from framing to pallet flooring in order to save space. So, 1" framing and rigid board and ship lapped pallets ontop. Cheers

@daniellindsay7651 3 жыл бұрын

Y'all got lucky finding that 1&1half foam board I have to double up 3 quarters

@daniellindsay7651 3 жыл бұрын

I cant find 1&1half in any store they got 1 inch tho but lol there's no half inch

@ladyanni2936 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if this is a silly question, but would there be any problem with temp changes/moisture in a floating floor? It’s really coming together I’m SOOO EXCITED FOR Y’ALL!!!😁😆

@mayaaltschuler7283 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I'm also converting a short bus. I was wondering how you sealed the holes in the metal floor? I'm thinking about using jb weld as I don't know anything about welding.

@chrisbrooks2167 4 жыл бұрын

We are about to start the subfloor on our bus, and had basically decided not to put down 2x3 framing at all. (Just liquid nail the plywood subfloor to the insulation). That would avoid the thermal bridge problem entirely. Love to hear your thoughts on whether that's a good idea.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen it done before and I considered it myself. If you get the right foam board it is made to have a high compression rate so it should stay strong without sag. My issue was that the flooring was thin aluminum so I am kind of also using the 2x3’s to support the plywood off the thin metal (so it’s catching the steel beams for support. If you have a big bus, the steel floor is more than strong enough and has no flex.

@mckenziegenin9051 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job ! Hey how come a moisture barrier wasn’t laid down under floating subfloor?

@DaleLRoberts 4 жыл бұрын

Who is this song by? Where can I find it? Catchy.

@garyford7265 4 жыл бұрын

You did not connect the 2x4's so the floors would float ? Then used the insulation to hold everything in place ?

@veronicastewart1959 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I was looking at the list section and I saw a scan tool , I would love to know how good it is .? Could you let me know ? Thanks keep your videos coming love seeing y'all work. From Mobile Alabama

@charlesasher3929 3 жыл бұрын

First time I've hit that subscribe button in a long time. Getting ready to do our floor. Have you had any issues with the floating subfloor? What do you think about using liquid nails on the wood? Thanks for making these videos.

@mariacallaghan4055 3 жыл бұрын

Is the painting required if ones bus has an aluminum floor that won't rust? Additionally, are the wood frames required for very short buses?

@somethingforthefamily5869 Жыл бұрын

the sleeper joists are a cold transfer

@angeltrogi6871 3 жыл бұрын

Hey idk if you reply to old videos i was curious if you had any tips on painting the floor i accidentally used latex instead of oil based paint i was curious if you knew ways to fix my mistake? Like should i sand the entire floor or could I paint over latex? My bus floor is ribbed so im a little sad to sand if i have too but ....

@timbeach2409 3 жыл бұрын

I am curious about would you have preferred the same style bus in a 6 window instead of a 5 window? If not , why not?

@owlytv 2 жыл бұрын

Hi just wondering how did you attach the subfloor timber frames to the bus?

@sandawashington4615 2 жыл бұрын

What type of metal sheets did you use on the floor prior to painting? How thick is it?

@2AZSUN 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, another great vid! Good work. Luc as assistant cameraman does a great job as well. I'm just wondering. What do you think about using a roofing ice and water shield over the aluminum floor to seal over all the holes and assure a nice watertight base? It also then seals any screws you put back through the floor during the build.

@navigationnowhere 4 жыл бұрын

I considered that as an option. Jax Austin’s bus as a similar style done to what your suggesting

@jorgebolanos4420 Жыл бұрын

the framing was that nailed, or screwed on to the floor board?

@ellensloan3479 3 жыл бұрын

What did u do with the bus seats , sell or scrap?

@richardobannon6301 3 жыл бұрын

I would be interested to know if when you are finished if you get squeaking in the floor because you didn't liquid nail the 2x3's down? If your way works would save probably 100 bucks not to use the liquid nail.