New Camper Conversion Bed in my SKOOLIE

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Күн бұрын

Pulled out my couch and installed a camper bed. After 2 years of building and traveling in this bus, I decided I wanted a full time bed instead of a foldable couch.
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@tobyd4201 Жыл бұрын

I literally got choked and spit my coffee☕ out when Dale said, "You're a half grown man Michael." 🤣🤣🤣

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

He is great supervisor from 1500 miles away

@skruface Жыл бұрын

A home without a dog is just a box you sleep in.

@ameermark877 Жыл бұрын

Hail up , dats it no matter how slow ,as long we don't stop 🤙, keep d vids comin n we'll keep liking n watching, again yall freezing & me boiling hot sun ☀ 😁

@staceyfox9244 Жыл бұрын

Jeet is absolutely hilarious- love his senses of humor- love how you and your friends all have such positive energy and you all have such a great sense of humor. Love your style of building it has definitely been my inspiration for building my own bus- as for a dog - a rescue dog would love to be your companion and your shop security guard - your sisters are going to be so excited to have a dog in the shop- you will have to have a naming contest with your viewers.

@meowzic Жыл бұрын

Maybe move the desk up 6inches? That would be kind of cool to just swing over and have a desk next to your bed, unless you're going with that storage idea of the original plan.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about doing that but, in order for me to move the desk I would have to take the bathroom wall out.

@DustyFixes Жыл бұрын

A pass through is a good idea for a lot of long items. Speaking of Skies... I had a 1956 Buick when I was a lot younger. I could put the skies in the glove box. lol

@RMarie62 Жыл бұрын

No home big or small is not completely without a dog or a cat or both be happy be safe welcome back pascel

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Friends have been convincing me.

@Aaron-P Жыл бұрын

If Pascal is gonna be winter supervisor, he needs a catchphrase. How about, «pourquoi continuez-vous à filmer?» He'll have to fine-tune Google's translation, of course. 😎👍

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

That’s perfect ! Haha

@boudica5883 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! You should absolutely get a dog. I just got 2 myself. 💖

@williambeswick2411 Жыл бұрын

You may think about making it so you bed can flip up to the window. But still make it so it's a normal down bed, not a convertable bed. So you can work on your batteries and so you can slide in taller stuff.

@darlenewillbrandt1628 Жыл бұрын

I am about to build also that is the idea I am kicking around in my head.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

That’s seems like the best direction for it to flip. I am trying to find a good hinge now

@BelbyB Жыл бұрын

Definitely get a dog, the best parts of my own bus build/camping so far has been with my dog, Obie

@JoshuaScottApplegate Жыл бұрын

Love that IVAN is back in business!

@ohnososlow Жыл бұрын

@navigationnowhere, just an idea about the bed. how about adding a corner piece that can be removed and used as a stool. it could be useful if you have a guest.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I like that idea! I will need to draw that one out.

@stacynissley7336 Жыл бұрын

You could redo the desktop to have it lift up in that little spot could be your 😊dirty, clothes hamper. the best looks great. You are very good at what you do!

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Jeet had the same idea. I am still trying to do some measurements to see if it will work.

@Holisticbarbarian Жыл бұрын

Stoked to see you more active again! If you ever make it out to idaho, you've got a spot to stay and work with some like-minded van and bus folks!

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I am glad to be back in a flow. Building feels good. If I head back out west it would be great to stop by Idaho

@zedwolf1589 Жыл бұрын

You could put a set of drawer pulls under the bed for your garage storage so you can access it easier, I wonder if you could get it to pull in both directions? Glad to see you back to building again and just doing your things again.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea. I could possible put rollers on the floor or a slide

@susancurrie9246 Жыл бұрын

Mike you and jeetes work so well together. Both of you are very entertaining.

@FrethKindheart Жыл бұрын

I thought it would be neat to take that corner and hinge it with a leg, so you have a full bed. Even though you need to cut that angle off the mattress, you can make that into a pad on its own that sits on top of the corner. All you would need is a way to retain the pad on the corner, like a lip.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I was considering adding a leg and having it fold up. Someone else in the comments suggested using the corner piece as a stool. Then at night it could put back to make the bed square again. Thanks for the ideas

@peggytravels793 Жыл бұрын

I would have suggested that the ‘Pass Through” area have a long pull out drawer to utilize all the space with easy access.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea. That way I would not have to reach 4 feet from either side

@roycampsall9614 Жыл бұрын

You should put a piano hinge somewhere in the middle (length ways) so you can access the solar bay and your under bed storage. For the space under the desk, put in a bottom hinge on the board covering the opening for access under the bed or a hinged cover that will be hidden by the mattress. Looking good, it will be fabulous once it is done.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I think I am either going to add a hinge to the bed somewhere where you suggested or have the whole thing open on pistons toward the window....

@ATLJonathanH Жыл бұрын

Having watched you build the original bed with the sliding slats, and the cushions that converted from couch to bed, that was a lot of work. It was astonishing that you just ripped it out and are doing a ordinary bed to occupy that entire space. And can no longer use the office, that lower cabinet won’t open.

@grayeagleswolves Жыл бұрын

Hey Michael what's going on with you and your friend their Yes Get a dog man the bus is great can't wait to see what's next every thing is great way to go

@ToConnect2000s Жыл бұрын

@9:23 the easy way is to put a few drops in the air inlet plug back in the air then cycle it a few times... Done (been doing this for 10 years on the same tools)

@jackiegammon2065 Жыл бұрын

Will you want some sort of light under the bed in the area of your push through storage? Just thought if you did, it might be easier to do that now before it's complete. As always, thanks for sharing!

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea. Once I get the solar system installed I will add a light to the solar and storage side.

@meowzic Жыл бұрын

Classic Dale 😅

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

He is always on point

@Vallyrah Жыл бұрын

Labs are amazing

@Warcity777 Жыл бұрын

You could always raise the desk to a comfortable height once you get your mattress just raise it to what is comfortable getting your legs in and out just a thought.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I am thinking about doing that. The only problem is I would have to remove part of the bathroom wall to move the desk height. Not sure, if it’s worth it yet.

@Warcity777 Жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere makes complete sense

@TL-rp8yn Жыл бұрын

If I had the skills, I would have cut out a little area of the bed platform so I could still use the desk. I would then create an insert of some sort that would fill in that area if I needed it for bedding. I travel solo, so I wouldn’t need that wide of a permanent bed.

@Badgeweefixstuff Жыл бұрын

You would like a chocolate lab yeah. Awesome job that’s I was wondering how you guys would survive now Pascal is there we are ok lol 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦👍👍

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Well we are left unsupervised at the moment.

@davidowen888 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ! ☮️

@margittkennedy1311 Жыл бұрын

Round the corner!

@xxxmachiavelli7726 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel! I also get Penn Badgley vibes with that hat on haha

@pauls1572 Жыл бұрын

Yes, get a dog. I don't know why, but I'm picturing a Bassett hound. Like Flash, Roscoe P. Coltrane's dog in The Dukes Of Hazzard, or Fred Snowman's Dog from Smokey and the Bandit.

@lauradoyle1111 Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@CarmenShenk Жыл бұрын

Do I need to have a chat with your supervisors? I didn’t notice you wearing ear protection. Also, I think you’d enjoy having a dog. Not a border collie though, or you’ll always be throwing a ball for her. Ask me how I know this?! LOL! Dogs are awesome!

@FloridaHomesteading Жыл бұрын

Always the funny man!! Great job!👍

@RedFlyerMedia Жыл бұрын

I built my bed a little higher up, so I have a larger amount of storage under it.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I was going to go a little higher but I wanted the desk to still function as a night stand

@sammyginsberg5658 Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES YES YES GET A DOG !!!!

@mariestrella.orquideasartecamp Жыл бұрын

Hola chicos gracias por tus vídeos tan instructivos saludos desde Curazao,feliz día a todos

@mauricepowers3804 Жыл бұрын

I hope your video will come out soon I've been missing seeing you guys work

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I plan on getting back to a weekly schedule no matter what I end up doing in a week.

@captain_coleton Жыл бұрын

16:07 Yes, a hinge and a leg to support it. Have that separate part of the mattress be attached to the hinged part.

@dianep3071 Жыл бұрын

I like how you had your bed before

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

It was nice for the first trip but I found it to be really annoying over time when I had a friend stay over or I needed to keep changing from desk to bed.

@sheilayeah Жыл бұрын

8:08 Because nobody did that joke, I have to do it... You shouldnt call it a pass through but a "pass-cal through" 🥁 because he got the idea 😉

@LaneGordon Жыл бұрын

Nice work, my man.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@filomenaregan1537 Жыл бұрын

Yes, get a dog! Labs are a good choice, sweet,friendly and they love traveling.

@DustyFixes Жыл бұрын

I love watching you build these campers. I know RV's aren't what you normally work on, but I have one that I'd like to refurbish. It's a 1990 E-350 cutaway Class C. It's in really bad shape, but it only has 80,000 miles and it's paid for. Also, I'm on a SSDI fixed income. lol Just for starters, I need to remove all the Filon and replace it with Aluminum. If you have any ideas where to start I'd love to hear them. Keep up the AWESOME work!

@chrismausteller2516 Жыл бұрын

I think he's alright for a winter supervisor

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

He might meet up with his in Florida so we will have dale and pascal together

@1FXC Жыл бұрын

Definitely get a Dog. I was thinking maybe split board the where the brace for the bed would be and put hinges on that piece for easier access to the electrical.

@cindygray4533 Жыл бұрын

Not that your wrong I use strapping for the bed not plywood. That way the heat can circulate. And not $100 dollars. 🤔☕🙋‍♀️🧘‍♀️

@frandiscodomines4934 Жыл бұрын

Bro, my question is regarding engines. I'm a bit hesitant in buying an old bus because of the engine. Do you trust old engines? Which engines do you trust the most? Your chanel is awesome and your bus is state of the art

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I have the MBE 700 in Navi and the 6.0L diesel in Ivan. I have been happy and able to take care of both engines over the years. I have heard to stay away from the newer maxforce engines.

@codyburch9965 Жыл бұрын

Definitely get a dog!

@ecostudio1044 Жыл бұрын

Michael, I'm not used to you doing things "ad hoc". How do we get you back to planning and executing with your earlier craftsmanship? Rich

@cindygray4533 Жыл бұрын

Michael's always need a supervisor 🤔 or at least that's what I was told After I named my son Michael 🙏🙏🙏🙈🙀🙊🐕

@maxpowersbigfoothunter3825 Жыл бұрын

Is that the Blueberry muffin guy?

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Sure is! I usually get to see him once or twice a year.

@alisonshanahan9529 Жыл бұрын

Get a non shedding older dog, puppies are a lot of work and are super active for the first 2 years.

@lauradoyle1111 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to the Swarm? I would so love to meet you!

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I will be in Florida. Going to try to make it for a day or so.

@RedFlyerMedia Жыл бұрын

When is the swarm? I need to get back to wandering.

@mikehuber6005 Жыл бұрын

Could you move the desk table higher to accomodate your legs

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I could but it would force me to move a bit of the electrical and remove the bathroom wall. I am not sure it is worth it when I can covert the space into a new purpose.

@justme5694 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever fix the leaks that appeared by where you had put the electrical equipment???

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Yes, I found the leak. I will be fixing it in the next few videos.

@ruthscott5166 Жыл бұрын

Yes, get a dog! I was wondering, could you add an inset to the drawer to use as a desktop when you're in the bed? I hope that makes sense.

@antonizieba Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm just wondering on your dirt (rubberised) area. Will it be safe for you to inhale all of the fumes from these oils and paints, which you will store near your head?

@melissahoffman4687 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a roof raise, on Ivan so you have more head room?

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I won’t be doing a roof raise on Ivan at this point.

@everydaypayandplay2321 Жыл бұрын

I can

@gerrycollins9409 Жыл бұрын

What if you removed the drawer under the desk? Then possibly your legs would fit under the desk.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I looked at doing that but it would end up being difficult to shift the desk at this point.

@robintompkins8879 Жыл бұрын

Yes get a 🐕

@Atkoag Жыл бұрын

no one talks about buss life and dating. when do you you get to bag

@robertchristian4679 Жыл бұрын

Like Dale always says why are you still filming get back to work

@cycleoflife7331 Жыл бұрын

So the pullout bed fell apart? What happened to it

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

Two videos ago we pulled the bed out

@margittkennedy1311 Жыл бұрын

I guess you always want to work at your desk in stocking or bare feet? Otherwise you are walking on the bed in your shoes. Also, I would think that your long legs will have a tough time sliding into that without contortions.

@pinkladybikermamma3603 Жыл бұрын

WHAT, NO ACCESS FROM TOP OF BED?

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

It will, I have not cut the sheet or added a hinge yet

@melissahoffman4687 Жыл бұрын

I would probably wear a respirator mask, regarding all the dust to protect your lungs.

@Maddiehere89 Жыл бұрын

Yes get a rescue dog.

@KnotHead01 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Get a dog!

@georgiacorey954 Жыл бұрын

It looks nice, but im telling you that bed is not easy to get out of. Crawling in is ok. Scooting out with a full bladder after sleeping all night is no fun. I had one shaped like yours in an RV. Nobody liked it, but it was better than the bunk that was above it. I really thought you were going to build a 30" or 39" wide bed so you still had access to your desk that you put so much thought into completing. This cut off bed choice baffles me.

@navigationnowhere Жыл бұрын

I am going to utilize the front counter area as a new desk and modify the back desk into a night stand. I just didn’t enjoy the comfort of the previous couch after the Colorado trip

@georgiacorey954 Жыл бұрын

@@navigationnowhere ok. You are an amazing craftsman. Im glad to hear you will still have a desk that you wanted.