back on the road

this week i hit the road in the bus for the first time in three months
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[@hgj2019]

I’m an old retired guy with a grown daughter. I think we should all show great appreciation for your having called your dad for advice. I know beyond doubt that it made his day, and a great part of me suspects that you did it,at least in part, knowing that it would make his day. I also want to say,and NOT in a creepy way, that you are just an absolutely delightful presence on KZbin. So adorably sweet, cute, positive, and admirably capable. Be sure to tell ALL your friends just how lucky they are to have you in their lives,and tell ‘em Rusty said so! 😄👴🏻

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you so much 😊

[@sharonsmith9478]

Need a deadbolt to put on it i think that will work

[@deriusnorris4463]

Yuuuup

[@0HARE]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@KnotHead01]

you know... they make transparent window coverings... decorative or frosted, its just a window cling and nobody will see your butt when you go to poop! and you get to keep the window workable. Just a thought i wanted to share! Happy New Year!

[@KincaidBlackwood]

DualEx has some great build videos where he works on showers in campers and vans. Really informative if you've never seen his channel. Good luck!

[@jdsquared]

I love the sound of the diesel engine idling. I've been where I am at for four months this trip. Two more weeks and I am on the road again, I can't wait.

[@1982MCI]

I’m in the middle of getting mine built out and can not wait to get moved into it and hit the road!!

[@shanefagan9642]

I see the little hold ups as just that , the split seconds that change the timing of life i.e avoiding traffic incidents and what not. I can see your excitement of being on the rd. You smile shows it

[@hgj2019]

Well said Shane. Years ago ,as part of my job at a major university, I became aware that roof damage from FALLING BULLETS was relatively common. So much so that according to the campus roof crew EVERY BUILDING ON CAMPUS had gotten roof damage from these falling bullets, shot into the air in celebration. I realized that those annoying momentary delays could serve the purpose of interrupting the timing that might have a bullet fall onto a walking persons head, with a less than ideal outcome. I then resolved to accept those delays as a gift and not be annoyed by them.

[@jasonjones5213]

Love your videos, at least there is always something going on.

[@JustAskingAndCurios]

Assortment sizes of bungee cords always comes in handy...

[@vonheise]

I like the bungee idea for the door much better than the tie down strap.

[@designsinorbit]

Emma is a badass...just throwing caution in the wind and not even watching it fly away!

[@azstargazer912]

You are an inspiration and a joy to watch. Keep the dream alive. With your dogged perseverance, I have no doubt that 2023 will be an amazing year for you. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Safe travels! :)

[@billsandrelli957]

There is no bad way to build, as long as it suits you in the end.

[@sandragarrett574]

Make sure to let it cycle through system checks before you actually crank it to start engine

[@brockvagis1657]

OMG your videos never disappoint lol 🥰

[@lorraineowen7978]

Hope your having a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.. 😊Happy New Year to you all 😀❤️

[@free-range-humanproject7212]

I enjoy watching your videos. I totally understand the struggle building stuff, but it is super rewarding in the end. I don't think there're many things better than the feeling you get when you build something you can be proud of. The more stuff you build the easier it gets to build things; right now you are compiling experience and knowledge that you will use for the rest of life. Im sure you will have many more projects and awesome build in your future. The challenge of figuring out things like your plumbing is that stuff is made for houses not busses, so nothing is going to be straight-forward. but generally speaking, that makes the project that much better in the end; you have something unique. I have built high-end houses, and tiny houses for over 25 years. I live in a pretty fancy "truck-house". If your in need of email consulting I would like to offer what support I can, if your interested (I sometimes find myself shouting at you through the computer screen trying to help you figure things out). keep up the awesomenesses

[@quintonsoule1061]

You can add a door closers to your door on the top that will help just get a strong one

[@michaelirizarry5037]

my favorite day of the week. another emmasode of bus life. Happy New Year Emma!

[@Tanks-Link]

Happy new year Emma, i’ve been watching you since day one, and finally figured it out you’re just like me, you have extreme ADHD. I don’t worry you will get it done one day.

[@Mekazas]

Welcome back Emma! May your year turn out as beautiful as you are.

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Hello Emma, good luck on your bathroom build. I am sure you will do a wonderful job. Hope you had fun with family and friends over the holidays. Happy New Year!!!

[@mikebk7807]

Oh, you bought Haribo Goldbears. Those were invented and made where I live! I work really close to the old factory and you can always tell by the smell what they are producing at the moment. 😀😀

[@michelle14749]

I love your sense of humor with all the mishaps. The bus is looking very comfy.

[@robbyoliver4953]

You need a door closer that holds pressure against the door,it shaking and moving the door knob mechanism isn’t going to keep it closed.

[@gerryhartung736]

When my son and I built a conversion hwy bus into a motor home, we stationed full bath NY emer door. Bathtub shower driver s end of bus. Toilet to rear, so door was between both. "drivers side". V.told me, "dad it's cool, going down hwy on toilet, waving to other cars and they have no idea what I'm doing"! Lol.

[@dawnsnyder216]

Emma on your bathroom, why not put shower pan on that one side, use a wrap around shower curtain to prevent water getting on walls. And get a different shower head that follows wall up then ceiling so you are standing under it. Both would contain the water. Then put vinyl cover on windows to block view in and give privacy. Then put slider door or doors in front. Just a thought. You can get shower pans to fit all the bathroom floor if you prefer

[@JR-mq2mv]

Loved the extension chord trick. Improvise and overcome.

[@mrmotofy]

FYI, with modern turbo Diesel's it's a good idea to let them idle for a couple minutes after parking. The Turbo can get up to 1000⁰ or more and shutting them off cuts off the engine oil cooling them so the heat can bake the bearings shortening the bearing life, then ultimately the turbo. Which isn't cheap.

[@neilchilds7555]

Keep up with the good work don’t let it over whelm you you all so look so cute in your winter ware

[@lawrenceperham256]

don't let the enormity of the task discourage you. just one step at a time.

[@genesnyder2985]

love it "I'm gonna get so much crap for this" does it anyway😂

[@johnyaceyko9775]

I got a door with a latch,that can be used daily, if you turn it. You need to use the key. If it's locked you have to turn the key twice. You probably just need your brother to help you support the door.

[@melodyhopponen7504]

Your doing awesome, Love your haircut,. Cute

[@jeffreythomas9106]

Hey Emma. Good to see you back. Hope you had a great Christmas. Great to see you driving your bus again. Keep up the good work and hope you have a happy new year. Love you Emma 💛 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@colingerard7863]

Hi Emma. Firstly, your Dad has a great laugh. Plus, watching you steering with one hand while your other hand is holding a cord to stop door from opening, reminded me of those westerns when a rider has the reins in one hand and a rope pulling a pack horse with the other :-)) Health and happiness to you and your family in the New Year. Sending you good vibes from London.

[@D4NS80]

Happy New Year Emma, thanks for all the entertainment over the last year. :)

[@norm5785]

What a start. I agree dead bolt might be best. Your skills as a home builder have definitely improved. Love the way you think things out, by using the least bad choice. I am sure the bathroom will be fantastic. Thank you for sharing, stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@deriusnorris4463]

While at the hardware get a dead bolt put it on. It will save you issues and time down the line and keep you safer in the bus at night.

[@natemalnaa1]

You should get a deadbolt put in and you could add some eye hooks to the top and bottom of the door to make sure it says closed. Also have you ever thought about getting a cell phone booster? 🤔

[@MrLegonzalez]

Just in case you didn't know, but the windshields on school busses are made to be easy kicked out in the event of an emergency.

[@nourltuber]

Doesn't make no sense, at your expense that you keep me in suspense at what you will will do next! You make me wonder about how I can help you, but I am so entertained by your intriguing way you get things done that it's just astounds me how you come to fruition to get the job done! Nice to see Winston, and happy to see that you are in familiar territory's that bring you happiness! 😁 Emma, have a great New Year, and best wishes. You are killing it! 🚍🧤🧣🐕

[@mbrock7358]

A dead bolt should fix your door issues. It will stick further into the door frame, and prevent it from opening up while driving. If you are worried about emergency crews getting in, you can install it backwards. That will allow them to open it from the outside. Leave the key in it, so you can lock and unlock whenever you need to. The doorknob will be your security lock, The deadbolt just keeps it closed while driving.

[@LeonardVanHouten]

Put either a deadbolt or a latch on the inside of the door for when traveling so it will not come open anymore.

[@graffix11us]

Great music selection for this video, it just felt right.

[@Victor.McCann]

Exaction cord works love it you improvised

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Happy New Year Emma, may 2023 bring you much adventures.

[@MKDSime]

So mesmerizing episode. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🙂

[@floridachickstinyadventures]

Ha! My door kept coming open on me too and had to tie with a rope as well

[@michelle14749]

Your new hairstyle suits you so well.

[@andrewdalzell99]

✨Happy New Year Emma✨

[@jamesorendorff2731]

Emma , hopefully you'll have a great. New year ... love watching you and your creative solutions to build Oh...your door opening...a simple Bungie cord would have also worked as well 👍

[@0HARE]

It’s fun to see you out in the bus. I like how much you were smiling in this one. You seem to be getting much more comfortable driving, living in, and working on the bus. Best Of Luck

[@Sarapartridge1856]

You have more patience then I do😂 atleast you don't have a full out meltdown (atleast not from what you show us anyways) I remember watching you're earlier videos and could completely relate. I'd cry get frustrated but be stubborn enough to try and figure it out. I also learned to say eff the instructions and watch KZbin tutorials 😅 cannot explain how often KZbin has made my life sooooo much easier and less meltdowney ... Side note you're always entertaining to watch, just relatable in every way. Glad to see you back on the road again❤️ happy travels also happy new years!

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

thank you! happy new year!

[@leslieservantofgod8601]

You should install a deadbolt on your door that'll keep it closed and give you safety in my motorhome my door came open going through town luckily it didn't hit anything I forgot to lock my deadbolt

[@the_dingo_show]

Running Late this week, imagine going shopping while it's snowing! Everything is so pretty in white... I've never seen snow Anyway Happy New Year thanks for bringing us along on your exploits

[@neilchilds7555]

Your looking different and acting worldly confident go getting keep going stay safe

[@darkfactory8082]

You're such a caracter, like a cartoon. 😄 Problem solving, gettting ready, figuring out the solutions.. You got pretty good at it.. Well, some work is still required to fix your bus "home" although I'm absolutely sure you will nail it. What about trying some different latch mechanism for the door? Maybe some hybrid or some part of a car's door latch? Home latches are not intended for vibration, which you could probably overcome anyway, but I think it's a problem of the spacing. It has to engage enough in depth so it holds the door closed. Or you can add an additional "locking" device from the inside, so when you're driving you're able to lock it and prevent opening, which will give you the ability to open it in an emergency. The strap is a very makeshift solution, but it's the easiest. Cheers, Emma, you're composed enough, a free thinker. Damn, also I get irritated when I get something and has imperial or english measurements.. With those I never know how big it is.. 😕 Happy New Year, a lot of fortune, successes, health and peace I wish to you. Cheers.🤗

[@jimberryman185]

Hello there☺ i hope you had a Christmas as beautiful as you 😍 andHappy Newyear to you ❤

[@DSwecker]

Good job!!

[@bigguy5155]

i think i would do the door different but thats your choice, you keep your head up and dont give up

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Emma, the showerhead as high as possible. That's exactly what I did, with a shower curtain that comes out a little from the tub. Gives plenty of room to shower.

[@christophertaylor3938]

Emma, I noticed you getting fuel on this video. I’m not sure if anybody has ever told you, but as the temperature drops, you need to put a fuel additive in to keep the fuel from congealing, like Jell-O in your fuel tank. You can purchase these fuel treatments at any truckstop or a NAPA type store. Don’t want you getting stranded in the middle of nowhere and not being able to use your diesel heater. I saw your red hands so I know it’s cold up there. Get some pretty mittens! Be safe and happy new year.

[@mrmotofy]

It's usually the filters that plug rarely the actual tank. So heating the filters is one of the easiest ways to get it running again. I strongly suggest a fuel pressure gauge to be able to see what it's at to know if the fuel is getting to the motor. The fuel gelling in the filters is why the common fix is new filters...but actually heating them will work. Removing and putting some Diesel 911 up to about 50% or similar Degel in will work too then ideally top it off with good Diesel

[@dawnagrey149]

I had to laugh Emma when your bus door flew open. I had the same thing happen to me, although my battery door flew open at the same time so it looked like my bus was flapping it’s wings. 😂 Heh, always a good idea to keep a bungie on board. Never know what might take flight next. 🤣

[@brandonsanders9674]

Happy New Year Emma! I am excited about what is to come in the new year and I hope you are too! 💖

[@dangeroustoman]

Pick up a bunch of bungee cords, they will be handy for all sorts of situations.

[@skismosis]

this girl is very pleasant, i like her, very talented, happy new year Emma.

[@toddpadua6261]

LOOKING GOOD WITH THE NEW HAIR DO.....

[@deenafrayo]

Maybe try a hasp and a carabiner for your door

[@stephennowicki7158]

You go! Do what you can when you can!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Emma

[@TheBellvueRanch]

Great video!! Always look forward to your posts! Happy New Year!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@renoflames]

Great video Thank you...Very Impressive.

[@G58]

Emma, you are BY FAR the kookiest and most adorable elf I’ve ever come across. The units dilemma was hilarious. So obvious, yet an obstacle the size of Texas for you. Merry belated appropriated Pagan Festives, an early Happy New Year and much luck, health and happiness in 2023. Peace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sharonsmith9478]

Bless your heart

[@ronaldsnider8078]

The door latch slide has to go into the plate. The material behind the plate may need to be in large. Also the slide plate needs to be slide out to receive the latch. An easy fix.

[@tony_r_w9979]

Oh so good !

[@steinjohansen3142]

You are adorable!

[@petermiddo]

Happy New Year, Emma. It's been great to watch you in 2022 and look forward to what you achieve this year.

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

Happy new year!

[@Snipedog1978]

Emma, hope you had a merry Christmas, happy New years and that everything is going fabulous for u and birdie

[@keithburkett9448]

Great Video and Happy New Years Too You Emma

[@jayu724]

Emma still building stuff! Enjoy your holidays, and a safe and happy New Year 🙂 Emma, you need a Calendar For 2023! You'd have a sell-out!..all your wonderful Vlogs for images!..👍

[@kannieschrijfnie2042]

What a surprise to see this video on the last day of this year!! It made this extremely rainy and windy day so much better. You know how to entertain your public that is for sure Emma. As always you’ll find a way to solve your problems with Birbie. Keep smiling since yours is beautiful. Happy New Year for later. We in 🇳🇱 have some 8,5 hours to go in 2022. Till next year Emma.

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

Happy New Year, young adventurer.

[@rickyjohnson4717]

Maybe one of those codes is "Caution, someone strapped the door closed!

[@barrywhitlock141]

Happy new year Emma, If you finish the ceiling in the bathroom then cover the windows cmpletely as you have to make sure that it is water tight and that whatever you have in the shower room will get wet, even the walls so you need to seal everywhere

[@stevengregory8686]

Nice breakfast for champions Emma, I love cold pizza. Also, I see you have a road partner-Winston-great company. I hope you had a great Christmas, travel safe!!!

[@thedirtyknobs]

Those red laces will get ya in trouble in some neighborhoods

[@kametaboucher]

hi Emma happy new years I enjoyed watching you

[@vrusimov]

Merry Christmas Emma!

[@fireisle]

Happy New Year Emma.

[@robinhoward9113]

safe travels

[@ruggedrick]

Sounds like you have a loose wire or loose part if you're getting errors and then they disappear. A mechanic will be able to help with that of course.

[@annwatrous1289]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉

[@misterpogi1352]

I think the codes were for the way you fixed the door.

[@danaowen9014]

If you install a dead bolt above your other door knob, the door can not pop open.

[@diablofubar3623]

Happy New Year Emma...:)

[@mrmotofy]

I seen 703 code for a brake light and a 1075 code for brake related, not 100% if they're accurate for your bus...but may be as simple as a brake light out.

[@themikeh1961]

Thank God you're alright! We were worried sick!!! Next time CALL if you're gonna skip a video. Some of us have grown rather dependent on them. I mean, it's not a recognized addiction, like heroin or Gummy Bears. But it's pretty close. We're just glad you're still alive. Most of us figured you were finally crushed by that little motorcycle. Anyway. Good luck with the bathroom.

[@ginagonzalez6547]

The way I see it is that all of the things that are happening are signs for you not to go anywhere just yet. Maybe all of these happened before the big blizzard across the country during Christmas. Don't know when you recorded this video and if you are traveling right now. We will see what happens.

[@jereschweitzer9195]

You keep working on your bathroom you'll come out nice can you figure out how to put a deadbolt on your entry door on your bus