a day in my bus down by the river

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[@richoccet]

Suggestion, find out the weight, height, length and width of your bus so that you can safely go under a bridge/ over pass and over the bridge, some bridges have a weight limit, make a label and paste it on the dashboard for quick reference. Also a folding chair will help. Have fun.

[@smokesandalloy9487]

Some of the GPS units have height warnings and routing for RV's also. Can specify height on one I have.

[@tedduke1699]

ALWAYS back into parking spaces, especially when camping. Imagine you need to leave at night and a straight getaway is always best. Backing a bus at night is NOT fun. Glad you had a nice camping trip. Keep at it, your strengths are strengthening. 😊

[@markbickford9092]

In general, the overflow tank is where you add coolant. Unless you've cut or blown a hose, then it goes in through the cap. The overflow tank works by sucking coolant in as it cools, expelling but not losing, as it heats up. So it may not draw enough into the engine to completely fill it. There has to be a filler cap on there somewhere. Only remove the main cap when the engine is cool, as the system is pressurized. Also, highly likely it has a bleeder valve on it somewhere, to get rid of air pockets. Most importantly, keep an eye on the temperature gauge. If it's drastically low, the temp gauge will be high.

[@steenbronkegmail1]

If you don't get control for the coolant problem you might blow you headgasket....

[@jdsquared]

One of the biggest wilderness rules is to not pee (or dump) into the water source. You're much better off (and so is the wildlife) going 100 yards away from the water, preferably into just open dirt. (bury your solids!). Thanks for coming to my ted talk. Oh and edit: How awesome is it to be out in the wilderness playing a violin!

[@francoisg1393]

The plastic baby saga is the gift that keeps on giving! Made me laugh.. Your reactions! I love your friends. 2018 Emma was just as adorable. Fun little trip! The next one should be overnight! Imagine waking up to a sunrise in a new and exciting location! Awesome video!

[@tgoodyea]

1. Old story I hear is that wasp do not like dryer sheets. 2. Dash cams mounted in various spots for your safety and for video content. Just have them power on automaticaly when bus starts. Later in time, a trail rear bumper hitch so you can add a bike rack or a storage box during travels.

[@RTVance]

I recommend a front mount bike rack. It lets you have a better awareness of where the front of your bus is.

[@danielwood2134]

A couple of thing you might want to do when you get on the road and start spending the night at camp those black bees are mud doppers they make there homes out of mud number two get. Fly sweater to kill any other bugs and the last think when parking in a spot for the night back in or have a way you can get out of real quickly if you have to you don’t won’t to have to back up in the middle of the night ❤️

[@Live2rideagain]

You need to clear out the code on your device that you plug into the bus

[@gerryhartung736]

When you are ready to buy cushions, or make covers for foam, be sure to ask/use 6 in. Hi-density foam. It's almost a memory foam and will pop up, also sit confortably.

[@norm5785]

Wonderful dry run for you both. Wonderful location also. Love the babies throughout the bus. Glad to choose fun before work 🙂. Have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for sharing your awesome trip with us today from Henrico County Virginia

[@Wayne_Smith]

I like the blue color you painted your bus. I know you've worked hard and put a lot into this bus, and that often 90% of the work comes at the last 10% of a project. So keep yourself fresh and maintain your standard. I wish you much success with your videos. . You seem very utilitarian in culture, that is a fine culture I respect. You're also young and beautiful, you should dress more like you enjoy that part of yourself. You can't be "real" on youtube, so use everything you got to get those views and fund your ventures, that's being pragmatic. You're a work of art. . Have really enjoyed your build series, just wish you got the views you deserve. This was a beautiful location, and I agree about the desert lol. :😀

[@gregtreadway3142]

That campsite was the perfect location to get away to, especially with the river running next to it. I certainly wouldn't mind sleeping overnight situated next to a river like that one!

[@mrmotofy]

I did that...camped near a river...there was a torrential downpour for most of the night. Wake up and find out the water flooded the road on both sides of me...was able to drive through it but there was a few inches over the whole road.

[@madcow3417]

I don't want to worry you, but what happens to your youtube channel when you finish building? Do we come along for your adventures? If that's the case, can you rename the channel? Why would a Wookiee, an 8-foot-tall Wookiee, want to live on Endor with a bunch of 2-foot-tall Ewoks? That does not make sense!

[@thegringobaker]

The code reader you bought should also clear the codes. Did you really leave the bus door open when you went biking?

[@HOODS]

If there's no air in the coolant system. I'd ohm out the wires going to the sensor. Making sure there's no breaks in the wires. My semi truck had that issue. The wires were in a braided plastic sheathing like Chinese handcuff weve. The wires were crammed into the sheathing and had kinks. Every kink had broke internally the wires and caused an intermittent check engine light that eventually stayed on. It sucked because I spent money on a sensor that wasn't bad. Wish I'd checked the wiring first.

[@designsinorbit]

Oooh, a magnetic split screen door would be sweet for keeping the bugz out!

[@uncertainscientist]

Okay the baby and your reaction was the funniest thing ever :D

[@cihangir9424]

I watched your videos very nice. COOL..

[@armadilloonhalfshell5461]

Put coolant directly into the radiator while the engine is running. Fill to the top..

[@barrywhitlock141]

Glad that you enjoyed yourself, but please lock your bus when you leave it to go riding your bike. You had your laptop there and You have to keep everything safe,

[@dnonya5208]

It's so beautiful there 😍 you look so pretty and happy sitting by the river...the sound of the river is awesome!! Thank you for sharing ❤️.

[@uwekall6281]

Learning with an out of tune instrument: a big part of musical training is for your hearing of notes, intervals/harmonies and not only your hands. So it is of utmost importance to tune. (Also for the mental health of your audience ;-) I might add...)

[@BlueYiperoo]

Dear girl go to a bus mechanic to have them check all fluids in the bus engine and replace them...show you how, where, and when to replace them. Trout fishing is fun...you should try it; that campground is very nice and an overnight stay would be wonderful.

[@dennisporter753]

What a beautiful place to have the first camp in Birbie... Glad all went well Emma... Keep posting and I will keep watching!.. You ROCK Emma! Cheers from Missouri !

[@RTVance]

You may want to get a bus driver to show you all the things you will want to check before you take a trip. Truckers call this a prettip. I imagine once you get the coolant level correct the light will shut off. This will be important as it goes warmer. The engine WILL NOT allow itself to run if it, the engine, is hot. It just shuts down, until the engine cools off. Which when it is 110 degrees sucks to a level you can not comprehend, it could get to 280+ inside the bus cabin. And it won't cool off for a good 20-30 hours on the standard A/C. In this case the thing you'll love is that openable lid. I can send you a list of all the things you check on a semi truck, well Instagram or that short of thing. It is basically the same for a bus. I haven't pretripped a bus in 15 years.

[@justwastingmytime852]

Love the fact that you are experiencing Birbie somewhere you want to go. Birbie is Starting to be Birbie!

[@justplaintommy63]

Dude that just looked like a blast, you totally had a satisfied look on your face from the moment you got to the park. Thought, you need a plastic jar, like an old snack type thing, to collect the plastic "Birbie Baby Swam" in. Great video Emma, thanks for sharing, makes me want to travel too.

[@pdwilliams6615]

well... I stumble upon your channel just before you brought the bus to the guy to get the foam insulation sprayed in it, and have enjoyed all videos since, but I have to say this latest video is the favorite of all so far ✌🏻 keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@rayabate]

You truly look happy having a good time on your day trip. Your year of hard work is paying off.

[@jjryansea]

Love the babies and especially your anger at finding them still.

[@NestoRides514]

I probably missed it but, what did you buy to read the engine codes that also reads the fuel efficiency?

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

There's a link to all the products I've used in the description! This one will be under miscellaneous :)

[@mrolfe8341]

Really liked the 'little bit of everything approach' to first trip

[@freedomrider5791]

Open the doors underneath the windshield wipers on both sides and the grill in between those pulls right out, the radiator cap is behind it.

[@toddpadua8844]

hey your looking extra beautiful today.......ty for your videos, can hardly wait till your on the road visiting all kinds of places..........hurry up girl, its not just your adventure........lol

[@ellonysman]

I can hear Chris Farley screaming at you..."You live ina BUS,......down BY THE RIVER!!! What are you gonna do with the rest of your life, young lady??" Stay safe!

[@doglife5441]

Keep adding fluid until it stops sucking it in to wherever you added it before but it has to be running

[@ammocandoit]

I have the same bus, I can send you a pic where the main coolant tank is if you'd like, but I'll try to describe it. If you open both of the front doors (with the wipers) you can pull the top of the grill out and lift the whole grill off and the coolant tank (with the level line) is right in front of your face 😊 lmk where to send a pic if you need!

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

oh I know just what you're talking about! thank you!

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

Emma I Truely believe you will enjoy this Journey and bus life will become home for you And us to enjoy.Yes you have a ways to go but You will get it all figured out. I enjoy watching never miss and always laughing 😂😂 Don’t stop now you are growing a community of Subscribers and we all want to see you do some really Good bus life for us. Please be safe and get out there and make it happen.

[@messengerofiexist2139]

What the what the! This is in the grid. When I was at Howell/Jackson Quick Check having a coffee and a Reese’s peanut butter cookie I was expecting to meet someone driving a blue bus. I kept looking outside for a blue bus. It was a surreal moment for me. This is why I made the post to Jaylena and Isaacs channels. The bus was such a strong element, seeing this now I’m puzzled.

[@jayu724]

I rewatched this one..I was hoping I missed u saving the violin and singing down by the river...oh well Maybe next week!🎻😃🎵🎶

[@0HARE]

Well, this was a very sweet outing. It will get better, and those pesky flying insects will not be a problem once you get screens on the windows and doors. Playing music is a joy. Wishing you good luck with your progress on the violin. Happy Camping

[@flaming6666]

Hi from Germany / Berlin! Still love to see your Videos! Luv it! 29:36 I immediately had this song in my mind! :D The Bangles - Manic Monday!

[@fxman2011]

Working hard is awesome but there is no reason to work hard if you're not taking the time to have fun, to get out and dip your toes in the stream now and then. As always love your attitude and your videos. When you mentioned how your journal was different from your videos. Your videos are for us, your journal is personal just for you. Until your mom finds them. LOL! Now the bus. Coolant doesn't just disappear. It's a sealed system. If you're losing coolant it's leaking somewhere. When you get back from a trip try to park somewhere where there is cement or pavement under your bus. After a while check under the bus for any new stains. You may be able to tell a coolant leak by the colour of the stain. Same colour as the coolant you added. If you smell the coolant stain it will smell sweet. (as an old mechanic I can tell you it will tatse sweet. DON'T TASTE IT). You had an issue with the rear heater when you removed it. It's possible there is air in those lines. Coolant will not compress, air will. Which will drop the level when it's under pressure. Not sure if that would be the problem though. Also make sure you are using a pre-mix coolant or coolant that you need to add water to. Lastly certain manufacturers of vehicles and or engines require a specific coolant. Maybe a coolant for diesil engines.e

[@arnoldlalbeharry1471]

Emma a very good Sunday morning to you and your birbie and the fist thing I'd like to tell you on your journey on your bus build project and in your life's journey in general there's no way for you to make mistakes and everything that do you can use it as learning experience on your life's journey to knowledge....and my guidance on your way to higher learning experience and gods protection...🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹....and I think that you are very interesting and intelligent 😘😘😘

[@MKDSime]

Nice dodge :)(the windshield wiper :)) Very wonderful entertaining video, great aesthetic pleasure. 👏

[@steve318k]

I guess you need a bike rack !

[@johnbrizendine4425]

The all black ones are mud wasps. They won't sting, but can become belligerent if you harass them. The all black ones build really pretty "adobe" woven looking mud nests. If you have two or three of them building a mud nest, it almost sounds like a construction project. They make a weird buzzing/drilling noise when they chew the mud to make their nest. It almost sounds like a little saw and jack hammer or other construction equipment. When I was little, I used to pour water in the dirt where I would see them and help them build their little adobe homes.

[@wartheytyurtu]

Nice video! cool inspiration for others in the future! Learn to fish, FUN and FREE FOOD!

[@robbyoliver4953]

I could watch your video all day. I have followed you from the very first one. And watched it right after it was posted. You kind of funny at times , but I see you have talent . I will keep following your channel.

[@keithburkett9448]

Enjoyed your video Emma 👍 I'm so glad that you had yourself a great day trip with your bus you have really came a long way with bus project.

[@michaelguy6140]

Emma please buy a wireless backup camera for burbi about 150 or less and help you alot backing up so you don't hit anything or anybody

[@barryedwards1336]

Emma, I worked in a Transport Bus garage for many years my job was to allocate Buses to routes first thing in the morning, then I would go round them top them off with water only till it flowed out of the filler cap, the drivers would start them up on their arrival and recheck the water levels before leaving the garage by again by filling them with water till it runs out of the filler cap, or on My other shift I would refuel them and park them up at night and check oil levels and add 1/2 gallon of antifreeze as well when they cooled down, they were out for sixteen to twenty hours a day, by keeping to this routine we very rarely had any water or overheating problems, the bus itself would dump any excess water it did not need, in other words let it find it's own happy level you will not cause any harm if you do something similar, you can safely overfill them.

[@1973Grejluder]

* Eamon & Bec was using a funnel in their car for number one. As an smart-out-door-girl you already knows about Shewee/Gogirl. * Buy a cheap drone so that you can get an overviewe on the trail.

[@jayfcali]

Cool video of your first trip "using" the bus for what it's meant to be. I'm hoping that you get used to it, it's a different lifestyle and mentality to acually enjoy it but I hope you end up doing longer trips and figure it out more. I went back to some old videos to find out how you're going to fill your tank since you pretty much finished the bed area. Would you do an update video of what else is left and how you're prioritizing them ?

[@e.dalelevsen984]

I still think you're too immature to be doing rv-ing. You're not taking the build seriously enough....

[@ritabroils6190]

You need to consider getting a 'Garmin', so you can reach someone if you get into trouble. It is based on satellites instead of cellular service. It even has a SOS feature in case of an emergency. Do you have a way to lock your bus door?

[@chrisallen9154]

Please describe the item you are recommending. A Garmin is pretty vague.

[@ritabroils6190]

@@chrisallen9154 It looks like a small device that sort of looks like a walkie talkie. You can clip it on if hiking or mount it in the bus or van. Vancity Vanlife has one. That's all I know.

[@chrisallen9154]

@@ritabroils6190 Only made by Garmin?

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thanks Rita :)

[@legopika9458]

Im assuming that Rita is talking about a garmin inreach. Pretty much just a gps with a satellite communicator built in, they make several models with it now, some are just labeled with an i in the name, not branded as an inreach. If you want one that can also navigate on roads, I think the bare minimum version with that(at least for hiking ones from garmin) is the gpsmap66i. The inreach mini 2 is nice as an emergency tracker/communicator, but not for navigating anywhere(must be linked to a phone to see a map). The mini 2 is worth the extra over the first version, it uses a different app on your phone that is less buggy/weird. Really any satellite communicator should work, just remember that they need a subscription for that part to work! Probably more info than anyone needed from a youtube comment, but thats sleep deprived me for you lol.

[@karenriggle5435]

Get yourself a little dirt bike and have a holder on the back of your bus on a trailer hitch to hold your motorcycle rack for the hold your motorcycle and use your motorcycle to go back up where your bus can't go and you can always lock up your bus and go take it tent and sleep up under tent I've also seen some people will take a small four-wheel drive like a sidekick Suzuki Sidekick or a Geo Tracker and we'll pull it behind the bus and when they want to go up on trails with a bus can't go they still can go

[@johnbrizendine4425]

This bus has the 7.3 engine, right? That engine has a pressurized reservoir, so you just add the coolant/water to that and it will suck it into the radiator/cooling system as it needs it.

[@karenriggle5435]

If you would have had a gas engine you probably would have been around five or six miles to the gallon... you need one of those magnetic mesh things you see advertised on TV you can get them at Walmart for your door to keep the bugs out and then you can get some cloths screen material and put magnets on it over the windows that you open to keep the bugs out of your house but you can just take him right off then for like winter...if it's body is segmented it's a wasp

[@lindomarchagas1877]

Oba mais um vídeo desta menina determinada, parabéns pelo seu primeiro passeio com seu ônibus, o lugar é incrível, muito lindo, só precisa trazer um check-out no motor do ônibus. Abraço para você. 🙋‍♂️🇧🇷🚌🌹

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Hi I know this mite seem obvious but don't you have a bus station most drivers probably put in water and check oil, or perhaps they will have mechanics to ask or even if your passing a place that sells buses , something that mite be the way to go is when you arrive at a site ie you have decided on a spot, whilst there is less vehicles about reverse into your space this obvious really pays dividends when your trying to leave and quit possibly an important strategy if you want to leave in the dark .

[@TheRevolutionx111]

Where was this again? I see now your starting point is Logan, So this may be towards Bear Lake area. Do you remember?

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

Wow! Your eyes...

[@guidedHandsforge]

Loved this whole episode! if you cleaned the windshield it wouldn't hurt my feelings! there are easier ways to to cut a mango, but to each their own. Peace

[@carllaughlin4541]

Hi Emma; the little plastic tank that's behind the door on the front of your bus is the overflow tank, the actual radiator is behind the front grill. The grill is easy to remove so You can access the radiator to fill it with the proper coolant. With the engine cool remove the radiator cap start the engine and begin adding coolant letting it go down and add more coolant repeating until the engine won't hold anymore coolant then put the cap back on the radiator and put the grill back in place. Now you're good to hit the road!😁

[@LamoidZombieDog]

You Most likely need to Clear the Codes in the Bus, and then Restart it and see if any come back. if they dont, then you are fine. they dont usually clear on their own like that.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

oh i did clear it! didn't mention that part :)

[@justwastingmytime852]

I hqve great Idea with those babies! make those babies as Baby Jesus on Christmas season 🤣🤣🤣

[@AbNomal621]

I wouldn’t suggest practicing out of tune. But… it isn’t the end of the world as we know it. :)

[@SegoMan]

22:29 Stop drinking those "Your A Pee N" blended drinks .... *-)

[@MartinWilsey]

I loved The Midnight Library! Great Choice!

[@tgoodyea]

Down the River is way better than up the Creek!

[@glenncooper6286]

It's good to see that some young people are still getting out and seeing the country. Just b careful and b safe will on the road.

[@g-mamaslife7776]

Hi Emma! I love watching you. You inspire me.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

Thank you so much!

[@ygrittesnow1701]

None of my business. Did you ever get the insurance switched to RV?

[@jtn484]

You need a bike rack on the back of the bus and close your door to keep critters out like wasps! And a nice reclining chair to layout some for reading and etc.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Can you have your brother weld a bike rack onto the front or back of the bus. You need a phone holder for your bike. Maybe get a camera that hooks to you or your hat. Body cam.

[@hollystockdesign]

I’m just gonna put my dishes in the- BABY! 🤣🤣

[@MelissaMalzahn]

I pee outside before going in a Porta potty. If number 2 just put a bag in a bucket and sit on it. Lol

[@diedredunham7383]

For your bike, you an bungee cord it in place or get a bike rack for the back or front of your bus. Have fun on your trips!!

[@michaelirizarry5037]

leave a naked baby wherever you go.lol . you look so happy , that place looks beautiful.

[@TheRevolutionx111]

Did you ever find the sight glass on the top of the radiator so you know if its full or not? Also you can fill it there as well.

[@derekrichard9189]

Love your videos because your you … hope you keep with them thanks

[@BigFireDave]

You by the river reminded me of an old C+W song Toes in the water ass in the sand .lol

[@53221carvel]

Your engine light will need to be turned off by clearing the code. Google may be able to tell you how to do this.

[@mudman7618]

Others have covered it, but it generally takes a few key cycles for the code to clear itself. Or use your code reader to clear the codes and see if it comes back. Your bus should have an overflow reservoir. As the water/coolent heats up it expands into the overflow tank and as it cools draws it back into the system. It could be that with your bottle missing, the sensor may be missing as well as the sensor may be in the overflow bottle. I'm not familiar with that particular setup. But some cars do similar. Which may be why your code is there and not going away.

[@robertjohns399]

hello awesome video thankyou so much i always look forward to your video every week take care

[@netdrummer12]

If you can't see the fill line best rule of thumb is fill half way. Do not overfill!

[@joesmith4222]

With the babies showing up, then the one in the oven, I think you're hinting that you are pregnant.

[@stevengregory8686]

Water looks crystal clear at that campground, was the water cold?

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Mardi Gras King Cake Babies everywhere!!

[@Ellyfromhereandthere]

Lovely video. Stay safe. 🧘🙏🌎☮️

[@nintendolunchbox]

You had a bit of a struggle bus with you bike today. ;)

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

I don't have free time because I'm busy enough

[@brittneysummer5190]

Honey the lil baby is to be cooking in oven lol not refrig it will stunt it’s growth

[@paulbailey4604]

Thort you was doing your minibus conversion

[@traveltime2116]

When you make your way to Alabama look me up I got you some great spots

[@miteshraja4823]

Dipping your toe in the river to test the waters was super cute 😂

[@patriciawhitehead1976]

Cute dog, maybe you can bring him next time. ❤

[@zalleywaalley8227]

i am soo glad you picked up a scan tool. it should also be abele to clear some codes.

[@Thatoneninja22]

Howd you find a place like that that fit a skoolie