Finding Leaks In Our Propane System | Finishing Touches

Getting the propane system installed and finalized in the school bus build. We found a leak in the line but got it all squared away by the end of it. Dale showed up in the north country and will be hanging out all summer long helping out on the builds. His Slacker Bus is on the property and we will get back to it soon.
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[@maryf2964]

I love the way the skoolie community comes together to help build another bus!

[@susancurrie9246]

I want Dale's job and Navi to live in until I grow up. 😁😁

[@DizzzyKipper]

Thumbs up on the T-shirt Dale. Fellow beer drinker.

[@meowzic]

Use a rope or some sort of pulley system for the tanks?

[@mrosenblatt]

I've gotten about 7 months out of a single 20lb tank on my stove, and I cook twice a day.

[@jenna4692]

I just have to find a couple of friends like you first and then I’ll start my busy journey 😂

[@MultiGoldensilver]

Ive been following this build since day 1. Its really come a long way

[@lorischneider2832]

I always enjoy watching your videos. On your recommendation, I did purchase a Jackery generator and I can’t wait to use it. Each day I’m a little closer to doing full time van life. Good to see Dale. I was going to ask how his build was going.

[@elisabethe8055]

Dale! Always brings a smile to my face. Hope you two had a great dinner! For a short second there i thought you had made the interior inside his bus without us! Then i thought, looks a whole lot like Navi´s interior and then i got the explanation.. LOL. If only we had those buses here in Sweden.. They are very rare and if i see one, most likely imported from the US. I guess your book can apply to our old buses when it comes to what to look out for, and if i was on the search for one i would definitely buy your book.. Have great weekend, and i am looking forward to see what you guys will come up with this summer! :)

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks for the support and checking out the book. I didn’t put anything in it about shipping or importing a bus across the ocean but that might be a good addition for the future. Best to you!

[@UncoolDean]

Looks beautiful! That bus is going to be perfect for you. Bringing back so many great memories of the Adirondacks!

[@pamelaraney4654]

I was really surprised you immediately fixed the drawer! That is classy workmanship. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@navigationnowhere]

I would not have slept at night knowing it was half open 😂

[@chuckwallace4791]

I wanna know how Dale scored that gig of getting to stay with you for the summer? Sounds like an awesome way to spend the next few months. Lucky 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@edwardseth1230]

suggestion: for winter and colder climates, keep 2 Propane tank blankets handy in the bus, they way they don't get tooo cold when cooking in the morning. add a stainless steel splash on the bathroom wall adjacent to your cook top wall. add a small 120mm computer fan and exhaust vent for your window. that way no smoke is inside your bus.

[@lauratibbles6598]

Well I’m very impressed stoves in drawer fixed great job so glad Dale made it safe to your destination so as the build goes on be safe ❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@FloridaHomesteading]

Dale is too funny!! Nice work on that stove!!👍

[@nataliepetrie7476]

Am I the only one curious about what the first meal in Ivan was?!?! What did you make for dale?!

[@linamimeault7191]

Awesome Mr Fixer!! I love your workmanship!! I can’t wait to see the end result!! 🤓🤓🤓

[@Making_Adventure]

good ol propeen and peeners tape. Bus is looking good 👍🏾👍🏻

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome video very cool like the stove. 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦 Oh Teflon tape is for gas because they use lot of black iron the tape is thicker to fill the black iron. If you look at black iron it is rougher than brass or steel.

[@jamesjackson7752]

You got it going on with Dale.😎😀👍

[@edsteward7717]

The white tape crumbles & clogs orifices. It's never been allowed on gas. The yellow is plastic (ish), and doesn't crumble.

[@UKCG_2]

According to my research, yellow “Teflon” tape is double density (I.e., it’s thicker) to prevent leaks on larger diameter pipes.

[@navigationnowhere]

That’s what I found as well. I left a video link to another channel that explained it well. Thanks for sharing.

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

Dale is quite the man of wisdom , also the beat foreman for the job at hand

[@stillrandy]

I love your build & look forward to your videos every week. I've been using 20 lb. propane tanks to cook with for the last 3 years in my Vanlife. I cook pretty much all my own meals & heat up water for washing every day on a 2 burner stove . A tank lasts me about 6 months.

[@navigationnowhere]

That’s great news to hear! I was expecting a few months out of those tanks.

[@toddjohnston4788]

Can't wait for the summer videos! It was a long cold snowy winter build!

[@navigationnowhere]

I totally agree it was !!!

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

The SEPTIC might be deeper cause of the ground freeze🥶 line differences from New Jersey to Florida. I wrote this on Dale's channel cause he said he never seen one so deep and you guys raised it, you might want to put it back.

[@hollyslaughter5505]

If you’ve got bubbles you get troubles

[@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog]

greetings from Ireland looking good guys stay safe

[@navigationnowhere]

Thanks! Hello to you too !

[@davidmoore9945]

Ivan is looking spectacular and the new stove top is awesome! Love Dale.....we all should have a Dale in our life!

[@ffaubert1]

Great video Mike. Doesn't the stove have a piezo lighter? I thought that was what the white insulators with the copper stub sticking up was.

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

I missed Dale on this channel!!!!🙂

[@LeaveHerWild]

Dale cracks me up! It's exciting to see it all coming together!!

[@mrosenblatt]

Yellow and white are the same chemical makeup -- IT's all PTFE (Teflon). The difference is the thickness of the tape, since gas molecules are much smaller than water molecules. The white stuff tears a bit more easily when you screw things into place, so even if you use 2-4 times as much as you normally would on water, you wouldn't want to use it on gas.

[@RoyBlumenthal]

You're an excellent bloke. Great vid. Great attitude. Great energy.

[@mariayu1012]

Dale's back!😁

[@navigationnowhere]

Dales back !!

[@mikedicecco5812]

Good video 👍 hope you guys had a good dinner.

[@nadinemcgregor1354]

I had a good 😂 at your draw modifications since I work in a kitchen place for 22 yrs and I am a drawer builder in the kitchen area 😂

[@maureenblutekraus3561]

Hey Dale welcome back to the northeast

[@Native-Kitty]

Glad to see our favorite supervisor Dale made it back up north safely. Great video!

[@Scorpiomary]

Cool vlog, Mike. You are making good progress. Blessings Peace

[@ethanjaques1779]

I love Dale's attitude in this one :)

[@navigationnowhere]

Dale is a great guy to have around the build. Glad to have him back !

[@krisban26]

That stove looks great. Happy Dale is back. Better yet your dry now.

[@stevestevenson6155]

white tape is flammable

[@pamelaraney4654]

Mike just a suggestion. You can mount the propane tanks to the front bumper. It will promote safe driving practices and if you are recognized in someone’s rear view mirror they will get out of your way fast. Just a fun suggestion 👍🏻😊

[@navigationnowhere]

Ivan and me will be pushing people out of the fast lane 😂 🚌💨

[@pamelaraney4654]

@@navigationnowhere fast lane, slow lane, fast food lane.

[@sandrathomas2878]

Hi Dale

[@missjessiejane1]

Dales hot!!!

[@kevoodiazz2903]

Just bought the e-book! I’ve been searching for a bus but there’s so much to consider, hopefully this will give me the insight and knowledge I’m looking for. Thanks Mike!

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

I'm like what air brakes I don't remember the other type he talked about. Makes me think maybe I can't do this. Research research research.

[@tonyavanterpool5295]

Great job! Next video is going to be the sink and water hookup right?

[@navigationnowhere]

Yes. I am planning on putting in the sink and faucet. Hopefully I’ll get some power to the pump and we can get the whole system running.

[@pault1964]

In the uk all gas lines are yellow,right now all old ones that aren’t yellow plastic are being changed to yellow plastic,it will probably take 25 years to do them all

[@modestoelias2757]

Hay mike I like the DECA shirt my son was 2006 national champion for his high school

[@navigationnowhere]

That’s awesome. I have had this short for a long time.

[@xavierpendrag0n]

I too am DECA Alumni brings back memories.

[@danemmerich6775]

Another great video. Keep em coming.

[@jmbcbataille9594]

I love it It’s getting better and better 👋👋👋

[@lavernekephartBrandy]

Mike, won't the tanks get too hot up on the roof?

[@navigationnowhere]

Would not think so because these white tanks already sit in the sun all day in a residential house.

[@Wolfiejohn]

nice to see almost everyone is there miss everyone cant wait for more be safe guys

[@LThomasCouch]

I always love each new video. Keep up the great work. You have the best work crew.

[@WhaleBalm]

Just get some climbing rope and put a hitch knot on those bad boys when you got to take em down/ bring new up.

[@navigationnowhere]

Thats a great suggestion. I could weld on some form of a pulley system to the rails

[@WhaleBalm]

@@navigationnowhere If you do something like that I recommend making the system swing out away from the bus a bit. You don't want the tanks to scrape or bang against the bus. It could cause propane to leak out.

[@howardsherburnesr13]

What for dinner? Awesome job!!

[@edwardannable5468]

I have mine on the roof also I use a rope with a hook on it to lift them up I don't carry the tanks up

[@2AZSUN]

I don't know the answer to this one, but when I switched out cook tops in my rig I was going to use one of the yellow flex lines you used. I think it's on the label, but I know the plastic bag it comes in, says they're not for RV use. I can't figure out why they can't/shouldn't be used, but after I saw that, I opted to flare a copper tube instead. The only thing I can think of is all the vibration over time will potentially crack the flex and they don't want the liability of you blowing up your bus????

[@reannejarvis7098]

How are the propane tanks going to be secured to the roof deck to be safer?

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

I was worried about them being in the hot sun all the time.

[@sheilayeah]

Question... you leave the propane tanks like that, no little ''house'' over them to keep them away from the sun and other outside elements?

[@someoneelsemothermother8259]

Love what your doing. My silly question is how did you know the burn was set wrong. I.e. propane verses natural gas? It lit I probably would have used it.

[@jmbcbataille9594]

I love it 😍 it goes better everyday 😍😍😍

[@mattdenneyccsbusdriver54]

I just realized you took out the manual door handle. How do you keep them closed while driving?

[@ArthurGostick]

You save tape by taping the jigsaw runners.

[@TripleXclown]

Only different with Yellow PTFE vs White is thickness.. Plumber chiming in..

[@justme5694]

Sure hope Dale isn't burning wood that could be reused!!!! Would think buying firewood is cheaper than lumber!!!!

[@navigationnowhere]

I know right. That scrap pile had the potential to be worth a lot right now. Fortunately, it was separated and we burned what could not be saved.

[@zalleywaalley8227]

I’m actually wondering if you had considered clearance. Some RV parks may not have enough overhead room. And some roads especially off-road of any kind can be tight for an SUV let alone a bus with the deck and railing on top just be careful please

[@dubi01]

woot woot!

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

oi oi oi, did u do 2nd stage testing with the stove on? did u have to use a ceramic washer on the stove connection?redo ur test asap with the stove running with a saucepan full of water and check for leaks.

[@ramonkeuneke2199]

Not really sure what gas lines you are using but if the yellow flex lines are the ones for home depot for home use, you may want to change them. They are not made for rv use due to vibration. I used those on a food truck build and failed my fire inspection.

[@maureenblutekraus3561]

Oh boy that sux

[@RimdarRanch]

Noticed again @ 14:00... Why did you put the water tank filler on the bottom of the tank? I've always seen the larger connection ( water fill ) on the top. Is there a reason you have it on the bottom??

[@sjporr]

I’ve noticed that in most builds that folks are using the grill size 20lb propane tanks. I don’t see many people using the bigger tanks (not sure the size maybe 30-40 lb) you see on RV’s. Is there a reason for that?

[@navigationnowhere]

I used the 20lb tanks because of the little usage I will have in the bus. In my other green bus, I have a road rated horizontal 29 gallon tank mounted under the bus. I can say from personal experience, the mounted tank was great but sometimes annoying to find a place to fill it with enough room for me too “pull in” Truck stops a lot of times have pretty good propane fill stations.

[@thomashyde1041]

I just installed a similar gas stove in my bus. When I took the bus out for a drive and hit the fist bump in the road the grill and burners bounced off! I have a couple of ideas how deal with it but not sure the best way to deal with it yet. Any suggestions?

[@navigationnowhere]

I noticed that was going to be an issue yesterday when I moved the bus. I am currently coming up with a plan. Let me know if you find something before I do.

[@PattyPaints]

Mike - are you doing all of this up in Speculator?

[@midway241]

Mike you have such a kind soul. The woman you marry will be the luckiest woman in the world. Plus she will get your awesome family, God Bless

[@evawilson6735]

Hellooooo.....I hope you mean THE WOMAN not women.....lol

[@yolandaestrada5097]

He said the woman. Read it again.

[@mcooper5929]

Dales great entertainment But, Not much help.

[@maureenblutekraus3561]

Every channel needs a Dale. ❤

[@lisablake4237]

Hey Mike, where did you get your "Awning" for Navi?

[@navigationnowhere]

I got it from a friend who used it as a sun shade. It is attached from a few eye bolts that are screwed to the roof.

[@MercyMinister]

Full tanks? No. With Amerigas, you pay for 20#, but only get 15.

[@jonathandehart4947]

You should try the flexible sealant by tuff dog

[@navigationnowhere]

I’ll look into that one. I have used blue monster dope before but don’t have any on hand.

[@jonathandehart4947]

@@navigationnowhere Flexible sealant from tuff dog is a roof sealant I build truck bed camper from scratch for a living and we use either lap sealant Sitka flex 715 or that flexible sealant by tuff dog . For thread sealant i use tplus2 I would love to get your opinion on them sometime

[@robertwright8452]

Hello, which episode is your interior 3d in? I saw it one time but can't find it now. Thanks

[@navigationnowhere]

School Bus Conversion 3D Floor Plan Tour kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIbCdKdurp2Uic0

[@larryboyle1249]

✌️😁👍

[@brsolin]

Love your builds ? What has happened to Badge no video in 2 months

[@justme5694]

No electric start on the stove????

[@navigationnowhere]

There is an electric start but. I don’t plan on hooking it up. 120v to just light a stove seems like a waste of power to me.

[@adamg1708]

i cant seem to find out the price or buy your book

[@oldjunkman4864]

What ever happen to Jax Austin?

[@janeth3139]

Is the link to your website under the "About" tab broken?

[@navigationnowhere]

It should not be but I will look into it and check thanks.

[@janeth3139]

Check the book link too

[@nigeljoseph3577]

Dale wanna buy a school bus and would like to have you work on it how can I get in contact with you ?

[@shaneball2358]

Mike, you're super cute without a hat on. With or without the hat, you're handsome to me.

[@isaiahbangura4421]

So cold showers?

[@navigationnowhere]

Electrical water heater. I am installing it right now.

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

Lightening Strikes~ How Do You Ground Your L.P. Tanks? Tires Do Not Ground Any Vehicle. There Is A Copper Brush That Hang From Rear Of Bus That Always Touches The Ground 24/7. Why Have You Still Installed The Stove Burners, Small To Large? Your Major Cooking On Large Burner Makes You To Reach Over The Small Burner Every Time.

[@MrMarkAMartin]

I wouldn't buy a bus buying or building book from anyone but you. You've proven yourself, repeatedly assemble your crew, prepare your books/videos for passive income, continue to promote on demo projects with SM, and keep the attitude. One thing I would never do is open a shop, labor rates are too limiting and shops are too grounding until late middle age, stay mobile. Go get em, the word is your oyster!

[@BullScrapPracEff]

Still waiting on the windows to be insulated. Seems like you've done a lot of work that will make this difficult. It would be a shame for the seal/weld of the roof to have been ruined for nothing.

[@arizonarider6998]

The gas won’t break down the yellow . The white will eventually leak on gas .

[@craighinshaw2437]

Why not put them under the school bus body like the fuel tank is installed

[@johnc5937]

6:21 The magic word “assume” = A$$ U ME… I thought you went to college?!?

[@milcotto4153]

Tell me you are not serious about having those propane tanks on top of the bus roof exposed to the sun, rain and snow...what are you thinking...Exploding gas tanks on the roof is a bad thing.

[@milcotto4153]

Don't put your knives in that drawer...or any other sharp objects.