Installing Our KRAUS Undermount SINK * Skoolie Conversion * Gus The Struggle Bus

[@jamesborsheim9382]

THOUGHT >> instead of relying on the metal clips, why not use a wood support beam instead of OR in addition to ... that would give more continuous support easily attached with multiple screws into the counter top.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

We thought about that and love that idea thank you!

[@brantnewlife9679]

Very innovative Paco on how you held the sink for Meredith 😁... Anywhoo, remember, great minds think alike 😉. TFS

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you!! 2 heads are better than one

[@gwenielongviewtravels9219]

It will hold dont know how but it will hold. You two are such a team.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you!

[@beckyjomiller2040]

I have undermount sinks in my kitchen and bathroom on quartz counter tops and the installers put some kind of adhesive on the rim of the sink that directly touches the bottom of the counter tops. I think that adhesive combined with the clamps is what secures it. Also I watched an episode of Building Off the Grid where a mother/son duo built a house out of what they called aircrete. It's concrete combined with foam which makes it lightweight but extremely strong. That I think would work awesome for the look you're going for without the weight of traditional concrete.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That’s good to hear! Yeah we will add adhesive for sure! Ok great we will check them out thank you

[@stevenfecteau2704]

Don't trust those brackets!!! I've been in granite countertops for 18yrs and have been out for many repairs for them. Build it in with board on the side. And make sure to use silicone around the rim to seal and extra hold.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Ok!! Thank you so much for your advice!

[@DavetheUberSlave]

I think those things are supposed to be epoxied into the countertop but since your countertop is wood you could use wood screws and toss those little brass things

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That makes sense, we plan on finding something better

[@Banshee88TK]

Are you suggesting drilling holes in the metal sink and direct mount without brackets?

[@DavetheUberSlave]

@@Banshee88TK use the brackets with wood screws instead of the hardware that it came with which is for stone countertops

[@lueyd6267]

this is great - we will probably put a 1x2 metal strapping across each corner as well as what the manufacturer recommends. Worried about the weight of the water. Great job💜💜💜

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Great tip thank you!

[@samtheskoolie]

Great video! Instead of using 2 90's to connect your drain to your tank Id use 45's OR angle the PVC so it drains properly. Otherwise, you may get standing water or just issues with it sloshing around instead of falling due to gravity. (There is a whole science behind it that plumbers adhear to for code and good building practices). In all reality, it may be fine. Thats just the only potential issue I can see.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That’s a good idea! Thank you!

[@tweetybird4969]

I think the sink support was is not put in right, it just does not look right. I am just so excited for the two of you!!! 😁

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Lol thank you! We will look into a new way

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I love your fridge, I would have just used resin, Like stone coat countertops do theres, guys you would fall in love with making your very own designed countertop.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you! That’s a good idea

[@moneymoney1885]

On a positive note I think it's looking good and your doing it yourself definitely enjoy your videos and looking at meredith is always pleasant amazing personality amazing energy beautiful in every way.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you very much

[@moneymoney1885]

@@GustheStruggleBus just keep pushing the videos don't give up

[@christalhernandez4457]

The screws expands the bronze piece you inserted in the wood.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That makes sense thanks!

[@bayfire9982]

love the black and white intro montage/music... why the 'struggle bus' tho?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you! It is because it can be a struggle lol

[@Chupamiculo]

I bought the same sink and mounted with 2X4’s

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That sounds like a great plan too!

[@2AZSUN]

Silicone around the rim of the sink and stick it to the underside of the counter. Then screw it up there either with what it came with or any of the other ideas here in the comments. Also that white ring that came with the drain basket is not the best idea either. They don't tend to seal tight enough and they leak. Less headache way is skip that ring, use a bead of clear silicone around the basket and stick it in with all the other parts they gave you. To keep the silicone from getting all over the place while you're doing it, you can blue tape around the drain hole and around the edge of the basket. Makes final cleanup much easier. The old school way used to be to use a rope of plumbers putty, but that dries out and in a moving vehicle, silicone will work much better. This might help too.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vLq3ihe9-Hl6s. Reed knows what he's doing. Hope that helps. Good luck with that.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Ok great! Thank you so much we will check all those out

[@2AZSUN]

@@GustheStruggleBus You’re welcome. My pleasure.

[@chrisbyrne5574]

I'd like to use a larger undercount sink. Can the sink be supported by the plywood countertop eliminating the mounting brackets? Manufacturer recommends 1.5" on each side for brackets.

[@watahyahknow]

for mounting the sink : wat you could do is make a few blocks of hardwood (stuff that doesnt split) cut a groove in it so it sits flat under the countertop and still goes over the edge of the sink and gleu screw those on each side of the sink , it whont bend open and should hold the sink in place fine unless youre planning on storing 50 kilo dumbells in the sink you could allso put two pieces of lumber under the bottom of the sink from one side wall to the other wall inside the cabinet to suport it , dont think you would need the height and space next to the sink anyway and that should even support the weight of a set of dumbells layed in the sink i was joking about

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Lol ok great! That makes sense thank you!

[@offairhead]

With not installing a p trap, the odors from your gray tank are going to smell up your bus. I know a lot of the cheap funnel bowl sinks just use tube but they have significantly smaller gray tanks which will have much less odor due to the size.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

The one we put on there is supposed to control odors even better than a P trap, so I guess we shall see

[@RoundTownWithMike]

yeah Meredith I'm with you! How the crap do those brackets hold that sink in? I would get some plywood strips and place them along the sink (over the lip and put a bunch of screws into the bottom of the counter top. Or use metal strip that has a bunch of holes in it? I dunno? Seems weird to me!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Yes!! I have since added extra supports! Thank you!

[@decordova.]

I think those were made for solid, and stone counter tops. the piece that goes in is usually epoxied so it does not pop out.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Maybe!

[@walterselvig4932]

Guys really enjoy your video, editing, music & the work on the bus. I believe you live in Houston? I live in the Heights and just beginnings the conversion process. Would love to see Gus The Struggle Bus up close, if that is an option? Thanks y’all. Scott

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Hey!! That’s awesome thank you so much!! It’s hard because it is at my grandmas house and they do enjoy their privacy. But when we finish we want to have an open house!

[@Spaceman-jo5mz]

Great video! Not loving those sink brackets either (haven't used them)....I've always used regular wood screws with brackets to snug up and hold sink secure.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you! Yeah we might switch to those!

[@kristynbolard8455]

Have you looked at the ikea countertops? They have laminate ones that seem nice but I've never seen them in person so I'm not sure if they look a little cheap or not but I've seen other skoolies use them.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

I have! We are not sure that’s what we want but maybe

[@skooliegusgus4797]

Add 1 1/4 screws to the brackets or add a strip of 3/4 plywood under lip

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That’s great Idea!

[@keithhunt6259]

You could remove the top board and drill out the holes on the bottom piece so you can countersink a nut then replace the top board.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Now that’s interesting! We will think about thank thank you!

[@larryfly7755]

Same theory but use the same carage

[@larryfly7755]

Damn thick fingers, use the carriage bolt down between the two board's and lock nuts and washers to hold the clamps

[@munecamorena7529]

Brand new bus mom from Houston as of a month ago and y’all’s videos helped make me believe that I could fix up my own skoolie. It’s dull in the demolition faze but it’s coming along. I love that y’all know this movie. That is the same thing I thought of when he did that trick with the sink haha. Y’all’s bus looks amazing guys so I hope y’all are proud and I look forward to more informative videos from y’all in the future!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Haha that movie is under rated right! Congratulations on starting this journey, you absolutely got this!!!

[@pamelabranch5865]

Could you run 2 wooden braces under the sink and attach braces to the sides of the cabinet as extra support?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That is a great idea Pamela! We will consider that thank you!

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

Did u also use any glue to glue the sink to the counter also?? Or am i stupid and missed it? I have my volume incredibly low cause the man fell asleep and ear phones just broke so i can't hear u guys to well right now lol ...... Also what is your plan to keep the wood from getting wet.. I know you are doing concrete but just curious... I did watch one of my favorite channels recently do a step by step concrete countertops for their kitchen and they have a lot of tips and does and don'ts in it. If you want to take a look their youtube channel is (mylittlehomestead) and just type their name and (kitchen countertops full version). Maybe it will give you some ideas. They even came up with a cool idea for the backsplash that also works as a shelf with the concrete. And it was just recently done. They also show you how you can dye the concrete to any color you like. Honestly their video has a lot of information on it.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Haha I’ve been there!! We did not! But we will go back and add some when we add other supports! Thank you we will look into them and see how they did it!

[@RC51SP2_]

Ok so I used the factory hardware from the manufacturer...6 months ago. Got a call last Night and customer said the sink fell in. Not coof

[@GustheStruggleBus]

oh no!!! I am so sorry to ear that, since our install I have added extra bracing!

[@RC51SP2_]

@@GustheStruggleBus And the consumer shouldn’t have to do this. Don’t you think that before releasing a product for retail they test it in various ways? Like so these junk clips hood the sink up? Do they hold it up full of water? Do they hold it up full of water and with a heavy duty garbage disposal attached? I mean we have to believe that this R n D takes place though it sure seems like it doesn’t or firstly the sink would fall in. Secondly there would be no need for aftermarket brackets. I believe the manufacturer needs to compensate the installer. Not the buyer of said product. Thoughts. Has anyone had to contact manufacturers Corp office for anything similar to this.

[@philipporter7650]

Hi your bus is so nice what are you going paint it

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you! Yes we will!

[@plastictheory]

yall need to vent your plumbing as well

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you for the tip’

[@hectoralvarado5389]

Just put lugs bolts with washers heavy duty

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Ok thanks!!

[@zebulon9591]

Everything in me is saying that those things are going to eventually come out.....I'd use a different sink system.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Ok thank you

[@xkanxhan9950]

Hey I know you're only doing your thing and stuff! But I have to say looking from outside the box, let's leave the word suckas out especially after you're asking for subs and well ya know.. Hahahaa not gonna be the results you're hoping for.. It's all about perspective.

[@Mikedannypokie22]

You must be new here

[@xkanxhan9950]

@@Mikedannypokie22 no.. Im not saying no one will like it, just that there's always a better way. But of course this is just my opinion and opinions are just that.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

We appreciate your input

[@moneymoney1885]

Not being active in the comments is definitely not helping your channel growth that's for sure

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thanks