48 Hours on the Build Site | Bathroom Wall Install

Ever wonder what 48 hours looks like working on a school bus. This video looks at finishing up the kitchen cabinets and installing the bathroom wall. Along with a whole lot more all happening in 48 hours on the build site.
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[@bigrhody58]

How this build is still moving along is astonishing without the leadership of Dale

[@navigationnowhere]

One day Dale will return!

[@lindamule2820]

😂this sounds really bad but I’m Luc’s Mom and the window hitting his head was pretty funny (since he didn’t hurt it). Seeing Navi, Ivan and the FJ in person was too good for words. And the way Mike works as hard on the videos as he does on Ivan is very impressive!!!! Good luck and miss you guys!

[@bryonmason6330]

Gentlemen I've been working as a carpenter most my life. I know craftsmanship when I see it. Yall have helped me on my build. Thank you. Can't wait till the finished job.

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks you. It takes a lot of time to figure out all the little cuts. haha

[@elisabethm9655]

Yes, garbage and dirty laundry solutions. Having a rollout trash unit fundamentally changed the functionality of my home. And having a spot inside the unit for the garbage bags was also important. I think my favorite toy of this entire section is the screw pocket jig...it really makes a huge difference in the finish of your build.

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

I need to get me a "Luke" for when I do my build! haha Both of your craftsmanship truly shows in the build. I can't wait to see the finished product!

[@ashleejones1690]

We all need a Luc/Luke! Most of my favorite shows have one, be it sci-fi, sharped-tongued dramas, or bus builds! 😂

[@expatmoose]

I just need to get me a Luke, hahaha!😉

[@vickilgabriel8499]

Your “vitamin drawer” would be the perfect hide away pet food and water bowl holder;) you can use it for everything!

[@rvwall-e]

Wonderful workmanship by you both. It is a joy to watch you create, then construct.

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks!

[@ginabrytowski3564]

You guys kill me lol. The whole saga of the kick plate drawer had me cracking up but I totally lost it with the soup scene 🤣

[@navigationnowhere]

Everybody needs a soup drawer haha

[@blazebrown9102]

The vehicle titles the misses, sidekick & offspring.😆😅😂🤣😹

[@lacimoore2618]

Wow, please come help me with my bus! This is amazing!

[@DeterminedDIYer]

If I wasn't extremely happily married I'd have a major crush on Mike. I like a good work ethic.

[@staple_gun6367]

Just saying, I'm an extremely happily married straight dude and I still have a little crush on Mike.

[@gracefulcat68]

the shop sign is a nice touch... lol... looking good, guys

[@lauratibbles6598]

I am amazed at how the the bus build is coming along it is looking great can’t wait till next video I am recovering from Covid I’m 25 day out from my positive test it has been hell but I’m coming along with safe take care can’t wait till next video

[@navigationnowhere]

Ill try to get the next one up as soon as possible. Hope you are feeling better!!

[@lauratibbles6598]

@@navigationnowhere thank you but don’t change your pace on my account I get my notifications and I go and watch I’m feeling much better but this Covid this is hell it’s awful when you can’t breath when you try to cough up thick mucus and I won’t come up fever night sweats it all sucks pretty badly but I am much much better most all my symptoms are gone I’m 25 days out from my positive results but the dr office dates as long as you have no symptoms no cough you are virus spreading but it still makes you thing I don’t want to take any chances of giving this t anyone

[@orlandomarcano9822]

I met Dale at the tiny house festival in Florida at the villages. I saw him walk by and recognized him from your videos. I said hey aren't you the foreman for navigation nowhere, he said no i'm the SUPERVISOR! He's a character, nice guy.

[@navigationnowhere]

He is such a great friend. I can't wait to have him back around. He said he had a good time at the festival hope you did as well.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

awesome you guys make it look so easy. 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks Badge !

[@michelleellis8201]

I want a bus this size. It is so interesting to see you build it from start to finish. I want to have a full size passenger seat (not a tiny little jump seat) at the front of the bus by the door so my passenger and I can talk while driving. Someone out there has done it I’m sure. I just haven’t seen it yet in all the videos I’ve watched.

[@nancyfava1050]

It’s coming along beautifully! Your music, as always, was wonderfully added to fit the moods of this video. Great job!

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks, it’s starting to look like something.

[@betpatpatten3840]

Kick plate drawers or a good place to store important papers, extra keys, who do know the fly in case of a Mergen see, extra money, whatever you want to keep but you don't want stolen. Few people have a kickplate drawer in their travel unit.

[@navigationnowhere]

I am really happy to be putting one in but I don't know how "secret" it is now haha.

[@bearborg9986]

Looking great Michael! You and Luke are making great progress.

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks! Its nice to start to see the floor plan coming together.

[@stevewicker984]

Absolutely love watching your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@navigationnowhere]

Thank you so much!

[@willschultz5452]

Love the kick plate storage idea!👍

[@Ringelsocke.]

Awesome, how quick now everything changes! You need to get Dale a proper new supervisor chair! It may be a while until Dale comes back but you never know... a chair has always to be ready for him. Stay safe and healthy!

[@samcooper3999]

Love it. I’ve always wanted to build a schoolie. I’ve I ever do you and Luc are my go to guys.

[@lyndad1255]

Add a lock to your kick drawer for documents.

[@jimc5624]

Lookin good one the bus battery if you're not going to be driving it or want it to start easier bring the battery in put on trickle charger. Warmer battery has better CCA so you can put off buying a battery till you are ready to roll.

[@SaturnGeminiLove]

Looking better and better with every video! Those cabinets look awesome and I love the kick plate drawer idea. You can fit so many pantry needs in there. Can’t wait for the floor plan video! Much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks, just finished filming the floor plan video with Luc today so should be up early next week.

[@SaturnGeminiLove]

@@navigationnowhere sounds awesome! Always look forward to your videos. ❤️❤️

[@ChrisSeliga]

Driving 50 miles one way to Home Depot, now that's dedication, but I guess you got to do what you got to do, although that sucks if you forget something or need it ASAP!

[@navigationnowhere]

Yeah, it’s a far drive but we make big runs and try not to forget anything haha

[@bleedulus]

do you at least have a local hardware for small things?

[@navigationnowhere]

Yeah we have a local place with very general supplies. Glad to have it in town but it’s a 50/50 for us.

[@277kne]

Could you put in a pocket door divider behind the driver's seat? That would close off the cab at night. Keep it open during the day. I don't know what the whole floor plan is

[@robertchristian4679]

It's coming along good

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks

[@robertchristian4679]

@@navigationnowhere your welcome

[@christinagarlisch8728]

I just started a shuttle bus conversion in September and it's so easy to get overwhelmed. But I love your channel, you definitely inspire me and keep me motivated~

[@navigationnowhere]

Thats awesome. See you on the road sometime.

[@christinagarlisch8728]

@@navigationnowhere I sure hope so :)

[@cstuhl]

Awesome job guys, the cabinets look amazing! Had the pleasure of meeting Dale and Rita at a tiny house festival here in Florida. I enjoyed touring their builds. Keep up the great work and stay warm!

[@gardenextra7415]

So far I am loving the floor plan. The one outfit idea is food for thought. I am motivated to scaled down.

[@chuckwallace4791]

I really love all your videos you do. Can’t wait till next time.

[@kathymikulin9006]

Looking great , can't wait to see what's next!

[@shaneball2358]

Well done!!

[@IvyRosethebus]

So exciting. You are moving right along.

[@Maddiehere89]

I just love your videos

[@felix.ohne.doppelhelix5061]

looks realy nice

[@TheRoamingLions]

Coming along great. Cabinets look very well done.

[@summergain]

The quality and detail of your work just keeps getting better. What is the thickness of the plywood you use for the cabinets? Looks like 1/2 inch, is that right? Didn't realize you could use the Kreg jig on half inch stock. I will have to try that now. Save some weight and thickness. 1/4 inch here and there can really add up in a tight space like a bus or van build.

[@latonyajenkins7748]

Love it.. cant wait to see the lay out.. 👍

[@navigationnowhere]

Luc and I are filming a floor plan video today !

[@danielvanmourik5247]

Looking very good. It look olmost a home

[@ShantiMoves]

It’s looking so amazing guys! I’m always so excited to see the next vid post. Especially since I just bought a Chevy Colins myself!

[@JaniceLalla]

I like that red thing that you used

[@bobg8309]

nice

[@kjy7440]

I've been bing watching your short bus build. My wife and I are trying to decide on what type of platform to build on. And by the way your not far from were I grew up. Schroon Lake.

[@ahmedbh9676]

شغلك رهيب ياخي

[@refreshfr]

Thanks for your videos, they always make my day better. I love how passionate and enthusiastic you all are !

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks!

[@greensnapper1602]

GO DALE !! Should of bought a chair for Mr. Dale when you were in H D.

[@MrJpat88]

Got some serious momentum going!

[@navigationnowhere]

Things will be speeding up now. We already did all the pre wiring and most of the plumbing so its just framing and finishes.

[@shilpihalder2133]

Wonderful craftsmanship ❤️ "Did you miss me?"😁

[@SteampunkSteve]

I thought about a kick plate drawer but then I remembered how hard it is to get up off the floor 😂 Cold in the 'dacks? Nah

[@cg60msc]

Doing chores, and still making progress...

[@navigationnowhere]

We all got chores haha

[@curtiswaagner]

I do not know how you get so much done in the snow.. Looking great, You guys do such detail work.. If you ever get thru the Mississippi Gulf coast and want to thaw out let us know.

[@arrowfire]

Did I miss something? What video did you name the bus. Plus I’m excited 😝 my name is Ivan!

[@1FXC]

You guys do GREAT work and the inspiration is off the chain. It is, however, really nice to have all the tools. I'm sure it's taken some time to accumulate them all. Can't wait for the next one.

[@navigationnowhere]

Tools defiantly help things along and make it go faster but I built for 3 years and my first bus with pretty limit stuff. I only recently started to invest in more tools. You can do it!

[@1FXC]

@@navigationnowhere Thanks for responding. I'm not saying that it can't be done just pointing that it certainly helps. I know I can do it cause I'm well on my way tool wise. Was just pointing that out. The most important thing in any build, in my estimation, is just getting out there and doing it. Cause I find when you do things just fall into place. Like I said before GREAT work. When I'm ready, need the bus first, You and your buddy, will be my goto guys. All ready learned a ton from you. Thanks and may you and family have a wonderful holiday season and New Year.

[@ysBooksTheAuthor]

Hi Mike and Luke. Happy holidays from Yvette.

[@navigationnowhere]

Happy Holidays Yvette!

[@JosephGodwin137]

You could have made a repair video of Dale chair to maintain the Skoolie Spirit. 👵💕👴💕🐶

[@Aaron-P]

The kick plate drawer is an awesome idea! Any wasted space would gnaw at me as well. Doesn't matter what goes in it, it's a spot that would be otherwise unavailable! Gotta ask, though, have you accounted in the drawer's depth for any plank flooring to be installed? 🤞😬🤞

[@expatmoose]

During the drive to the dump/gas, I was cleaning my iPad in hope your windscreen would get clean, alas it did not work, but I tried👍🏻

[@jmcguire5548]

👍👍

[@apluspressurecleaning3758]

Man, get that second battery! The glow plugs AND the starter NEED the correct amount of juice. The starter will die, prematurely.

[@navigationnowhere]

It’s on the really short list. Haha

[@kateandjanasoutdooradventu3553]

Hello Mike! We are currently trying to build out a 6 window Collins Grand Bantam. I saw you and Luke looking at what looked to be cabinet designs on the computer. If so...what software are you using to help design the cabinets? I find your videos very helpful.

[@navigationnowhere]

The program was sketch up. Luc drew up my entire bus project so that we can show you in the next video!

[@mildredlackey1938]

That kick plate drawer would be a good hidden place to hide valuable s , and a side arm.

[@tthom2459]

Gr8 vid! I just love the way you and Luc work together. You seem to have matched skills and complimentary personalities. I don't remember - - are you two related?

[@navigationnowhere]

No Luc and I are not related. Luc was previously living on a bus and we met three years ago in a fairgrounds parklot in Maryland. haha.

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

How thick is your floor going to be. Are you going to be able to open the kick drawers?

[@doreenduncan3411]

You need to be carrying a portable battery charger like the Halo bolt. I solo motorcycle camp and wouldn't be without it.

[@lynetteclauser3551]

Curious as to why when putting in the interior pieces of the cabinet so things don’t go falling into the voids, you would screw them from the outside? Are you assuming you’ll never have to access the components? Otherwise you’ll have to take apart all the cabinets to get at say the water tank.

[@bryonmason6330]

Solar battery charger very cheat and effective. Plugs into cigarette lighter port.

[@Kick_Rocks]

What size screws, and plywood did you use to build your cabinets? Much appreciation for your channel. Thanks!

[@navigationnowhere]

The cabinets are 1/2. Most standard residential are 3/4

[@askrickeyadventures7306]

Dale couldn't handle the cold. I seen him in florida he was still cold

[@navigationnowhere]

haha. Hope you are well!

[@MidnightAmratha]

two pans and a small pot for that kitchen cabinet drawer? or are you going two drawers? one shallow and one deep?

[@ltgadget]

“Soup!”

[@navigationnowhere]

Soup !! haha

[@jamelcampbell4984]

How did you decide on the size of the bathroom, I'm trying to plan up the inside of a 80"×120" box, or decide to buy a bus, van or ?. What is the smallest bus size out there. I'm a single older female who would be doing the project alone, thanks.

[@beckyjomiller2040]

You could get a puppy and put his food and water bowls in that drawer.

[@navigationnowhere]

That's a great idea. If I every get the opportunity to care for a dog of my own I am doing that!!

[@Keith-jl9ll]

Suggestion. If you roll the underwear you can fit sooooo much more in a limited space.

[@navigationnowhere]

Suggestion noted and will be implemented.

[@Keith-jl9ll]

@@navigationnowhere haha. One of the few life hacks from Boy Scouts that is still in use today. Hope it works out for you.

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks.

[@a04mar]

I hear a name when did this happen??? Navi======> Ivan

[@paulrouis3298]

Hey Mike was that Speculator you were driving through?

[@navigationnowhere]

Shhhh... its a secret.

[@SeekingDiscoveryBus]

For your kick plate under storage, is there any reason you didn't just make the entire cabinet down to the floor of the bus (with the kick plate designed in) and combine the under storage with the rest of the cabinet interior for one large volume of storage?

[@navigationnowhere]

The wheel well and diesel inlet will take up a bit of space.

[@sirena7811]

Can I hire you to build mine?

[@stahliclaassen6466]

Your kickplate drawer looks great but I have a question. Why aren't you making it go as deep as possible on the one side? Not trying to second guess you, just trying to understand. Great to see Luc.

[@navigationnowhere]

It was only going to be about 5 inches wide on the back after slides and framing so I just didn’t but you totally could.

[@stahliclaassen6466]

@@navigationnowhere I knew you would have a good reason! I couldn't tell how big of a space that was back there. Thanks for the quick response! I get the feeling that you would like to be in Colorado. Is there a trip in the near future?

[@navigationnowhere]

@@stahliclaassen6466 Luc leaves for a week to help our friend Jimmy on his new shop in Colorado. I can't go so I was messing with Luc the whole time for leaving us. haha He is going to film some and send it back for us!

[@stahliclaassen6466]

@@navigationnowhere haha got it! I'll be looking forward to seeing what he sends back. Merry Christmas!

[@dtowngrl2013]

Hi Mike! Are you using 2x3s for the wall framing?

[@navigationnowhere]

yeah they are 2x3's on edge.

[@dtowngrl2013]

@@navigationnowhere Thanks! Love your videos. I'm converting a 5 window Chevy micro-bird. So your videos are really helping me with reference. I've watched tons of build videos but haven't seen many skoolies the same size as mine. I appreciate ya!

[@sjf67gto]

Are all these cabinets custom built? Or were they kits? If they're custom where's the video on how you took the measurements and so on and so forth?

[@navigationnowhere]

Everything in the build is custom. The cabinets were built a few videos previous

[@sjf67gto]

Your work is awesome! Hope to be that good someday

[@scottydoo330]

Uhh crazy question. So I was pitching this idea to a guy. He said to ask someone who has converted a schooly if the gearing is geared for highway use. I’m not mechanically inclined. Thanks

[@navigationnowhere]

The gearing for every bus is different. You want to check the badge numbers on the Diff. and Trans. For example: My 2004 Thomas Frieghtliner (Navi) had a 5.33 rear gearing when I bought it. I did a core swap and put in a 4.33. It took my top speed from 55 mph to 70 mph easy and increased my MPG. It does cost a bit to swap the core ($1600 for me) so I would suggest finding a bus with the right gearing from the start or do the math and see if a core swap is worth it to you. Hope that answers your question.

[@scottydoo330]

@@navigationnowhere freakin awesome great channel. My wife wants the schoolyard build. It makes sense.

[@JaniceLalla]

Ya, you got the space, why not use it?

[@carsoncadogan9466]

how much weight are you adding to the school bus????

[@KenW66]

When is Luke getting a bus?

[@navigationnowhere]

Luc had a bus a year ago and sold it to build his FJ. We are talking about getting him another one for the summer or 2021

[@anniebellemiller2986]

It looked like you were eating oatmeal out of a coffee mug!

[@navigationnowhere]

That would have been easier to carry 😂

[@okeythomas8001]

Thats what i use every day

[@ashleejones1690]

@@navigationnowhere They make these awesome split cups (I think they're for grilled cheese and tomato soup), and if you like your oatmeal on the thicker side like I do you can drink your coffee out of one side without spilling your oatmeal out the other. I love me a one-handed carry! 😅

[@theracinghotel]

Who do you have insurance through?

[@inix9748]

No bed???

[@navigationnowhere]

I will have one in the other side of the bus. You will see it in the next few videos.

[@dylanmeisner9606]

Who was that 1 person that disliked?

[@navigationnowhere]

Hey Dylan

[@purplegravy]

Why do you use so much wood everywhere? Every pound counts.

[@ashleejones1690]

It's going to be his full-time house, so I imagine he's mostly using wood bc he wants to. Besides, Mike's done multiple builds and actually knows what he's doing.

[@purplegravy]

@@ashleejones1690 it’s a ‘house’ that drives. It uses fuel to go. And it uses brakes to stop. If it’s heavy, both of those things can be impaired.

[@navigationnowhere]

The bus will weigh under the original capacity (dry weight) than when I first bought it. We take into account weight distribution and overall capacity in the builds. Ill have numbers when the bus is done and get it to a weight station. It is a valid concern in any build though.

[@testfiretest3418]

Are you putting a shower in your bus?

[@ffaubert1]

You have to have 2 sets of clothes. Standing around naked in the local laundromat is generally frowned upon. I won't go into how I know this but take my word for it. Stupid restraining orders.