Installing a Maxx Fan Deluxe in our Skoolie Bedroom!

This week we installed a new Maxx Fan Deluxe on the roof of our Skoolie! We had to cut another hole through the bus, for at least the 10th time! You'll see how we traced a square onto our bedroom ceiling and cut that out first, then drilled four holes from the inside to mark the corners of where to cut on the roof. This way both of the holes we cut lined up correctly, and the Maxx Fan fit in perfectly! We used Butyl tape to waterproof around the whole unit, and used the screws provided to mount it. Inside the bus, Mike had to tap into a 12 volt electrical wire, since we weren't sure at first what we'd be using to cool the bedroom, or where it would go. Finally, we put the shroud in place with the last 4 screws, and turned on our new fan! We chose the model WITHOUT a remote control, which can still be opened and closed for some air ventilation in the event of a power loss. We also love that the Maxx Fan can still be used while it's raining. This model will reverse it's flow to blow air into or out of the bus (intake and exhaust), and has 10 fan speed settings! We hope this will be enough to keep us cool by moving the night air across our bed while we're sleeping.
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BOSTITCH BTCK410L2 18V Lithium 2-Tool Combo Kit - This is the driver/drill combo I use and actually purchased a second driver. This is a solid alternative to Dewalt no matter who tells you different. This entire skoolie whas built with them and they have never even hiccuped during use.
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Butyl Tape
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The one we got.
Maxxair 00-05100K MaxxFan Ventillation Fan with White Lid and Manual Opening Keypad Control - Remember this is the manual control. The 7500 is the REmote controlled version.
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The Fancy one.
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About Us:
Hi! We are Mike & Kerry, the proud owners of a 1992 Bluebird rear engine (pusher), 40' school bus! We named her Bussy McBusface in honor of the RRS Boaty McBoatface travesty!
We're building a Tiny-Home-in-a-Bus for full-time living in the most adventure-friendly way possible! In other words, Bussy will not be parked in our driveway, waiting for weekend or holiday getaways... when we finish the build, we'll be packing everything we're keeping into the bus and driving away from this old house forever!
We plan to be boondocking the majority of the time, so you'll see that reflected in our choices throughout the build (100 gallon water tank, composting toilet, solar power system, etc). We'd love to have you stick around and follow us on our journey, throughout the Skoolie Build, and to Infinite Adventures Beyond!
Mike & Kerry

[@anextraordinarilyhappychan4260]

One of the things I noticed the most about your channel is the way you work and have fun together. It has the making of a channel on how a couples should be. I love the sass, the funny comments, and the ridiculously funny, at least to me, add-ons to enhance your own comments. Mistakes are taken with a grain of salt, in this case a grain of sugar. Ahhhh, the wonder of true Love. Thank you for teaching me about building the different aspects of building our own camper which is in the making, and more importantly, making us laugh! You Guys ROCK!!!

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

We hope and pray that Kerry PSTD is lessening as time goes on this house honors you and all the men and women that suffer from this great work as always.

[@melissahoffman4687]

Praying for you to feel better Kerry regarding the unwellness and c ptsd.

[@Kerrin77JIH]

Normally with butyl tape you need to do more than one layer. I watched a guy do 2-4 layers and then his fan stopped leaking. It was a Maxx Air fan too. It helps but one layer doesn't do the job, especially on a top surface. So, just be careful. This is the coolest Skoolie on KZbin without a doubt. Very fun to watch you two do this build.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Great teamwork!

[@bfd83emt]

Hey you guys really have me hooked on your videos. Its funny because i notice your fire/Ems shirts. I have been an EMT and firefighter for years. I imagine thats what you do also. Your videos are very educational and you honestly do a great job and make things logical and look nice. Keep up the great work guys.

[@doglabdogtraining-gus.8873]

When i get home , watching your videos relaxes me , thank you

[@richardanderson4916]

You guys have done such a wonderful job! I'm sure this bus will give you many years of wonderful experiences and memories!

[@BussyMcBusface]

Nice to here from you Richard! You hit the nail on the head. Once you realize life is about experiences you strive for all of them!

[@mhspear]

we have 3 of these in our 5R, had to older ones but just got these. Our ac is in basement, and to run both compressors we need 50a. I really like these as they circulate air nicely. We have one over bed, one in toilet room and one in rear of living room. The low profile when closed also helps our solar. Thanks for the video , it helped my husband to install ours.

[@jmkc740]

nice install!! :) ptsd sucks! :(

[@bobbygarrison3122]

Awesome looking bus,thanks for sharing.

[@tedramage1090]

I would suggest Dicor Lap sealant on the outside trim edge and over the screws. That Butyl tape wont do it alone. Those fans are great BTW.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Going to add that! Thank you!

[@KennethRayable]

Ted Ramage I suggested the same thing and somebody named blue army said that I was talking dirty, to clean out my keyboard and called me a scoundrel. Makes me want to keep helpful suggestions to myself.

[@BussyMcBusface]

@@KennethRayable some people are dumb. We appreciate all the comments especially when the keep us from failure.!👍

[@kevink2831]

Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, Well another great install Mike and you made it look so easy. You both always cheer us up by watching and listening to your videos, Kerry good to see you as always, you are a lovely lady.. I hope you both have had a good week and have a great weekend and I will look forward to seeing you both again in the next one. Remember take care of each other and love to you both always...

[@saltjordan]

Very nice job guys👍👍👍

[@pitskywitbulls1270]

I have less of a problem with the wire nuts after I watched you use crimp connectors... still my favorite skoolie vids. Looks great guys!! ...except the crimp connectors. 😉

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

WOW, you guys are so close to being finished, yay I can't wait to see the finished Skoolie.

[@carloszeno1846]

Don't forget to put silicon around the top for extra protection against water

[@melissarowe4589]

Nice work !

[@patrickdaniel7917]

Great videos you guys do really good at showing the process as someone who knows nothing about carpentry or electrical you have done great explaining it hopefully I’ll be able to put it all to use when I get my bus

[@neilfairless4589]

Hey Mike, you know i am a fan but i really don't like scotch locks. You may be better off putting your feed wires into a connector block (suitably rated for the amperage) and fusing the fan there. It's a long run through the insulation if you get a short, plus you shouldn't loose the tapped into circuit if the fuse pops. Cracking install though, loved the pull through.

[@RealDonLarson]

Coming right along. Looks GREAT. Thank you for sharing. One suggestion for waterproofing roofs and stuff better than butyl tape...… ETERNABOND TAPE. That stuff sticks and stays, and will not leak.

[@cebaker5671]

I know you are going to make sure that fan is truly waterproofed from the outside. I would hate for it to leak down into your beautiful bus. I'm so excited for you guys. You just love what you are doing and it shows. You're kind of like kids on Christmas morning in each video. I love it! Peace from Canada.

[@oceanfairin]

Your site is the most helpful with hands on installs. Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@CHoggsVideos]

I put the fantastic fan in my short bus. Wish I had used the max air btw @ the 13.00 I looked away..haha One lucky dude !

[@vadave311]

The fan company should pay you for this video. You mad that look extremely easy.

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thanks so much for sharing the details of how you did this! I am so nervous about cutting holes in my bus. I'm about to get two of these exact same fans for my bus so it's so helpful to see how you did it!

[@koolhandluke2009]

FINALLY! Thank you for the great video! Your my favorite skoolie channel

[@bobanderson1044]

If we ever have a zombie apocalypse I want to hang with you guys you make everything look so easy

[@markjdoddy]

Very cool

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

Always fun to watch you guys work ;-)

[@BussyMcBusface]

😊Thank you!

[@MarkFugel]

Nice job...beautiful bus

[@Rcoon3]

I also have a Bostitch drill/driver. Works perfectly... They are built like a tank👍

[@HankEyring]

Another awesomely excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make these visuals for the Tube. I know its a lot of work and those of us who are ready to leap into skoolieville are VERY appreciative!

[@allenhaney9439]

Love your videos. I am a happy class A owner. Now I also have a bus. I told the wife it's your fault, it's not working.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Good luck with the bus. Hardest thing I've ever done and the most satisfying as well.

[@katman_x]

Thank you guys. This is literally the next project I have to tackle and I have been afraid of it. Watching you guys do this made me feel worlds better about it!

[@UnknownGuy0.0]

Im so happy for you guys its almost done about 20% or even less left all are super easy since you have done the hardest first

[@julieherring49]

Luv you guys keep on keeping on,your doing an excellent job,cant wait for the next job xxxx

[@sandralewisdesignbycolors4351]

Wow I cant wait to see everything when you finish it Well I been really enjoyed the journey to finish with you .you really are doing a great job team work right on point .thank you again.

[@purplemonkeycrazy]

Liked the vid but you might want to remove some of the insulation and spray closed cell foam in and around the fan housing ,by doing this it will cut vibration /noise down and help keep the heat out side . Because when the out side roof heats or cools it will transfer from the top through the insulation to the inner roof.

[@upyourarsenal2104]

Hi Mike & Kerry Not sure about those twistie things that you guys use over there for cable connections, tape them up, hate to see one fall off through vibration. Keep up the good work.

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

I have 3 Windows in my project but never thought about putting in a roof fan over the bed area .. But after watching you put yours in the bus ( But you alway make it look EASY) I'm going to have to get one .I checked your link on Amazon Not a bad price really . Its easier to heat a project than cool one GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. YOU 2 ROCK😁 👍👍👍

[@davelafontaine]

Needs Dicor Lap Sealant on Top.

[@CameronSharpPottery]

Great job! Just subscribed😎 We heard about you from Tony at aaabus. We are going to be buying one from him in the near future and going full time as well. We have 2 kids so it should be an awesome adventure.

[@ZeRowe]

Another great video! 😎🍻

[@jerryfink459]

Nice job Mike and Kerry. I was going to ask about a sealer around all the openings in the roof like the comment below. I have not seen those old Scotch Locks in years. Keep up the great work.

[@janina8559]

Isn’t it funny that no one craves a remote for their fan at home but once they move into a van they gotta have it ? Im with U guys 100 extra is nuckin futz. Great sub titles on this 1 btw☮️❤️🤗

[@mrmudstud5980]

Excellent Job on the vent. You will find out when the sun is barring down on the roof, the heat will radiate through the plastic vent. On mine, I installed bubble wrap inside the outside cover with 3M spray glue and it make a significant damper of heat coming through. On the skylight in my shower, I did the same, because it was an oven in the summer time in the bathroom. Something to keep in mind with the heat. Good Luck............... O', one last thing, I expected the insulation to be black from sweat and mildew, but it was clean as the day it was installed. If that is an example of the rest of the insulation in your bus, that is great, which it shouldn't give y'all any sinus problems later on.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Yes everything in Arizona is dry and clean. It is a rare case that someone finds mildew in Arizona.

[@jamest.5001]

I don't know how far you are along, have you considered tinting the windows with mirror tint? I'm doing my little house with it, the door and windows. It still let's light In. . as long as it's darker inside, ppl outside can only see their reflection, it's like a two way mirror, it would be very cool on a schoolie! Help keek cool, if you get like 35%-50% you can see out fine, 20% is a bit darker, it also comes in colours, but the mirror, or smoked mirror would be a awesome upgrade, especially if you keep alot of Windows! And you can do it your self, flat Windows are easy to tint!

[@BlackRVer]

Just a FYI you should put tape on those blue wire taps. They do have expose metal.

[@richardanderson4916]

Awesome tee shirt bro!

[@BussyMcBusface]

Thank you! Infantry from birth.😁

[@KennethRayable]

Thankyou for giving me some positive feedback. I would not say anything to hurt you guys.

[@KennethRayable]

I did not see you put any Dicor on the edge of your flange or the screw heads. It might leak.

[@Tampo-tiger]

That's just dirty talk. Go and wash your keyboard out you scoundrel.

[@sonicolton2971]

There you go again finding things. You must be a professional LOL

[@Tripsolo65]

Kerry, so sorry about the c-PSTD. The bus really is looking great you two. Mike, since you are such the fabricator, Why couldn't you fab a fishin' reel crank handle for the fan to replace the little knob? They make them with wobble joints now, so it wouldn't hang down except when in use. Just a thought.

[@Unfnation]

Lookin' good you guys! Mike, you seem to have the logic program that is running through my mind. As I watch you doing all this work, I think of something, this or that, and then start telling my wife, and you do it or you say it. Kerry with the measure comment. Some people just see through all the stuff that gets in the way sometimes and just hands you the answer. Smart yeah, but there is a better word for that, I am just not sure what it is. Insightful or wise comes to mind but they seem to be blunt for what I mean. Idk, sometimes that soulmate just knows what you need. Also, one of the shots shows that long stretch down the middle of Bussy. I'm thinking it's going to be a free for all for kitty wind sprints between 3 and 4:15 am. So fun! Of course, running down there and jumping onto the bed, also very fun. Also, and very weird, sorry, it's become a "thing" to watch your show and when music comes on, it's up and dance! This is the only KZbin channel that we do this sort of thing with and I get that, well ... you know "odd" but it's fun music and such a cool and funny thing to have after 37 years together. So thanks for that. lol Love the bus and you two silly buggers making it so nice for the rest of us. Carry on.

[@BussyMcBusface]

GREATEST COMMENT EVER!❤ THANK YOU!

[@vantelontheroad1750]

Oh my heart. I wanted to grab it from falling.

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

I was transfixed, paying more attention to that fan than the climax of the last 5 movies I've seen put together!

[@ToConnect2000s]

Wire nut away.. I did the same in mine

[@keysthinking]

perfect

[@Mike-cr4pl]

That was way simpler than i imagined..

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Peanut gallery here ... hahahah! Nah ill spare you kerry and leave some of those alone! But it is time to go balls to the wall!! HAHAHAH We have not hooked our fan up but the install to the roof was super easy! Love when things go smoothly!

[@BussyMcBusface]

Hahaha! You watched the whole video! We had forgot to add the bloopers and left them way put there!😁

[@GustheStruggleBus]

@@BussyMcBusface duhh! those are some of the best parts! haha

[@lukeFugate]

I don't see a problem with wire nuts in a vehicle. At least I hope not because there is about half a pack of them evenly distributed throughout the walls on my bus.

[@KerryBlue72]

I love his tattoo- I have something similar👍🏼

[@JacobHendrix-tz8so]

Did you notice any issues with the curve of the roof impacting your ability to effectively create a seal with the unit? Currently overthinking installing these on my bus.

[@melissahoffman4687]

LMAO at the cotton candy joke!

[@wtorres562]

If you do the plumbing and electrical first you didn't have to remove the wall after putting on.

[@dbrandesky]

Bluebirds must have easier ceilings for fishing wire, I can't find a way to get a fish tape through my Thomas factory ceiling.

[@BussyMcBusface]

We ran all of our wire through the wiring channel just above the windows. Then any wires going up to the ceiling came from there.

[@larrypearson8306]

How is you know there was no structural or wiring or plumbing or such thing in that area before you start cutting.

[@BussyMcBusface]

2 ways. 1- deduction. It was empty space between rivet lines and the are no wires running the length of the bus up there. All the long wire runs are above the windows. 2. I looked back at our video where the walls were off to determine if any wires were running up there from either side. 😁

[@phantom629]

I hope you dont mind me putting my $.02 in but I'm wondering what you're using for a fresh air intake? Hot air rises so if you set the fan to vent the hot air will rise out on its own if you allow a fresh or sometimes called make up air to bleed in, it will also help with cooling the bus.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Thank you and yes since we left all the windows in the bus it gives us a variety of ways to allow fresh air in as well as the Skylight that opens. In the evening when we're going to bed we can close all those windows and open up the pocket windows in the back to allow fresh air to wash over us to keep us cool in the summer.

[@phantom629]

@@BussyMcBusface being from the south open Windows are not always an option(flying vampires AKA mosquitoes). Just thinking out loud

[@brantnewlife9679]

#YESSIR! #LOVEIT! Easy peezy...😜TFS

[@darangemaster1]

how many times can we ay butyl tape per episode lol

[@keithwillis4524]

So what is up with the ambulance next to the bus

[@BussyMcBusface]

That is our adventure vehicle.😁

[@mlh4284]

? Surge protector?

[@BussyMcBusface]

Its 12v

[@RedRiverRedNeck309]

Please go back and tape the wire nuts and the blue wire connectors so that one running down the road the wire nuts do my fall off and two the wire connectors don't pop open later on and the jumper wire doesn't fall out.

[@lw1945three]

Duds I have watched almost All of your vids (and dutifully gave a thumbs up) and I have resisted up to this point from telling you guys about Dicor it is the standard by which all other self-leveling sealants are measured but dude you are in for a rude awakening every screw you put in that roof and it's screw head is exposed will leak water (believe it or not) water will follow the threads of a screw down into your bus and ruin your lives so take it from an old time motor homer go slather everything upon the roof in Dicor! I love your Vids and (your wife is hilarious) hope we get to watch you as you live in your bus.

[@teddyr7901]

😎👍🍻

[@jeffreycarigon642]

what you said your solar will power your A/C how as for as i know solar can do that. It's the initial start up that cant handle. Do a video on your solar and dumb it down like just tell us or me lol what it can run and for how long ppplease... :)

[@BussyMcBusface]

You bet I will!

[@MrRippinonyou]

Twist connectors and scotch locks ! Yuck . Heat shrink and solder is what id be using on such a nice Bus build like that !!

[@johnsont963]

Ah its a pusher or a puller ......

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Off-Grid A/C at night idea! It's in use at my engineer friend's off-grid fishing cabin. He's a retired wing wiper, so no plans to finally learn about sweat or discomfort during his golden years ;) He used a standard "garage chest freezer" full of water with an automobile radiator mounted inside, running off daily solar overproduction. That heat-exchanger is part of a closed loop containing antifreeze, with an electric pump plumbed to two more automobile radiators and fans to distribute cold air. A thermostat with a couple of simple circuits drives it, everything is DC so no inverter at night. The freezer, cabin, and coolant lines are well insulated. He says it will freeze you out of the bedroom, especially since the freezer runs all week so the thermal mass is 100% frozen when he arrives for the weekend, even when it's cloudy. He suggested I insulate/isolate the bedroom of my BlueBird Wanderlodge BusRV and do something similar. We follow skydiving weather and visit family all around the Gulf of Mexico so the soul-crushing heat/humidity combo makes cooling difficult, especially around that concrete swamp called Houston, TX. We avoid clouds and already have an excess of incoming solar during the day, plus the infrastructure and money for a few more panels. We definitely DON'T have the money for extra panels plus enough extra LiFePO4 to store the needed juice for regular A/C at night. I'm a software dev/electronics nerd so an Arduino controlled system under my bed would be fun, with a short coolant run, one radiator/fan at the head of the bed, and cheap temp sensors and simple UI to log and tune flow rate, fan speed, and room temp. I plan to cannibalize a used fridge/freezer, then build a super-insulated plywood/foamboard/fiberglass freezer to fit under the bed. I'm also prepared to cut out the middle-man, and just sew PEX coolant lines between two bedsheets if Plan A doesn't beat this heat. Just an idea now that your HVAC is complete, with no room under your bed, duh. Blue Skies!

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Forgot to mention having a matrix of stainless steel plates, not to keep water from sloshing, but to conduct heat across the container through the ice. Otherwise the ice insulates pockets of melted water from the freezer evaporator coil.

[@charlotte97838]

I tried to leave a comment, a nice one, but it said error. And then the video was removed.

[@BussyMcBusface]

It was a disaster. We just published it and I accidentally deleted it from KZbin!

[@charlotte97838]

Bussy McBusface oh, how maddening. I make mine (videos) and can’t upload some of the videos so it looks stupid. Looks like you got it fixed. 👍

[@Wayno77666]

Ewww scotchlocks. They’ll fail over time.

[@mobilecivilian6124]

I cringe and itch every single time I see that type of insulation.

[@roygrillo2984]

Worst wire connectors in the world, they will plague you down the road.

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Those used to "T in" to the existing wires? I've never had a problem with them failing later on down the road. In my experience they usually fail when I give them a test wiggle, or right after I put the panel back on. On the other hand, I only have about 2 days experience. Hell, when I didn't have good automotive connectors I'd twist stranded wire together and then fold the twisted part back alongside the *correct* wire so they won't just pull apart, then tape it tight and right, you'll have connection strong enough to swing from.