Making Screens for Skoolie Windows and Other Bus Stuff!

[@jackiemccutcheon9048]

Bring your house to work day ;)

[@jackiemccutcheon9048]

Scotland UK :)

[@batTorah]

I’m in Florida. Home is where I park it. Awesome! Make your own gasket! Now I know about goat heads! Went to the beach, it was very windy, was kneeling on the ground to block the wind so my propane stove could work. Felt a sharp pain in my knee, looked for the source and it was a goat head. Man do they hurt! They stuck to my beach shoes and sneakers. Tough little buggers.

[@ZeRowe]

Gaskets 🤔 Ok! The cricut just became Manly!.. And I now NEED ONE! 😂😎🍻

[@Internetontheperson]

My husband is from Tucson, AZ. I'm from Eugene, OR where we live. I have fun hearing stuff like the "goat heads" from you then asking him about them. I asked him if he knew what a AZ goat head was. His response " Pain that will make you see GOD!" LOL. I took a trip to AZ last year first plain trip for me at 38 yrs old. I fell in LOVE with AZ. I hate the cold and hate the rain. Yes that is the only life I have known being from OR. We would LOVE to build a bus but with work and kids we can't see the time to do so. We are hoping for either a Class A or a 5th wheel. We like the idea of a 5th wheel due to the amount of space BUT I worry with the boon docking safety. If something was to come up in a class A or bus you just jump in the drivers seat and get out. Class A or travel trailer you have to get out to get to the drivers seat to get to safety. I love love love how awesome you two did documenting your build. A little unfair will all the cool tools you already had on hand. LOL But still so super awesome!!! Love you guys and hope you have many many more amazing adventures.

[@lrfox49]

Washington State..The screens look professionally done.

[@suzique5827]

Stickers we used to call them when we lived in Oklahoma because they stick to everything and they hurt. 🤪

[@charlotte97838]

Awww yes, the infamous goat heads. I live in north eastern Oregon and we have goat heads galore here. On our property the people before us took pains taking time to go around this 5 1/2 acres to take out all the goat head plants. But every once in a while we’ll see a plant start come up and it gets pulled up and take me to the burn barrel. Those things will ruin your day in a big hurry. Then we had a little plant that was called a sandbure and it started out looking like grass until the grass shoot would open up and little bures would come out of the grass shoot. Those were a lot of fun too. You get those in ya and kind a like a cactus it will puncture your skin and then the end would curl so it doesn’t come out. Peachy! Where was Mamacita? I didn’t see her.

[@tanyamarsh4392]

In Florida, we call those “goat heads” sand spurs or stickers. I’m a native Floridian, currently transplanted in North Carolina. And as a construction professional I truly enjoy watching your build and the quality craftsmanship Mike demonstrated in everything he does.

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

10:05 - Uh oh. Already chipping away at that last three tons.

[@Unfnation]

Montréal, Quebec right now and we've been living in every capital city in Canada west of here over the last 27 years. You get to know a place after a few years. Used the screen stuff to replace the screen on the screen door. Few things are as satisfying as that. They look so good on Bussy! I've been reading up on used school buses and the various configurations. Listening to some of the guys talking about them, some are made for the mountains while others for the flat prairies. It's the engine and transmission pairing that makes the difference as the steep climes of the mountains both up and down are demanding. Overheating was an issue as well as the brakes on the downward run as you use them so much. There is an engine brake which makes a big difference but that's well out of my understanding. Just something to think about. Lastly, I guessed 27,000 but you know, the camera adds ten pounds to everything. lol

[@darleneoglesby2139]

Tuscaloosa, Alabama!! Roll Tide!!!!

[@rickdrummond2679]

Good Job Mike & Kerry, on window screen, Ventilating waste tank, putting up towel hooks, flushing engine and making, and put on radiator casket. That's awesome, Man!!!! Awesome!!! Kerry; Good Job on filming and editing That's, That's, good Work.... Awesome!! I'm loving it. Lol.... :-) You guy's needed a long vacation

[@jfrodgers7858]

Springfield Ohio for now. I love you guys.

[@garyjones1525]

Hello from Grapevine, Texas. Grass burrs, commonly called "stickers", are our cursed weed of torture.

[@bryankenny45]

Hey guys. The "honey dos" never end. We're living in St. Catharines Ontario Canada. ENJOY!

[@pamelabranch5865]

It’s a good thing that he is a paramedic the way he is cutting those pipes! 😳😬 Be careful!!

[@GavinFish]

Franklin, PA!

[@margittkennedy1311]

OOOOO!!! That was a scary hack saw cut! Good thing it didn't come out with any force!!! Didn't your Mommy tell you not to play with sharp objects!

[@rexj.weinheimer2279]

Greetings from Central Texas! Stonewall… the “goat head” Capitol of Gillespie County! God bless you two. Y’all are an inspiration to so many. So happy that you are comfortably mobile.

[@stevewicker984]

Greetings from Frostproof Florida! My wife and I are here for the winter fulltime in our class a motorhome!

[@Dave-ty2qp]

Here in eastern Oklahoma we call goat heads something we left in Texas. LOL When my wife and I started out RVing we changed our way of life a lots because RVing is not static. Not everyone's life will be the same nor should it be. If you don't like something about your rig, change it. Life is simple. LOL

[@johnstuart8511]

Everything Mike does. Is always worth watching. In South Africa we call the Thorns.. Devil thorns (Little Devil's)..What ever they sting or burn like crazy.. You rock..

[@simplybeingelle]

I'm in Louisville, Kentucky. Recently moved here from California. Military finally freed my husband lol

[@michaelwood5648]

Nice build. Mine weighed in at 31,000 pounds. You did your screens just like I did. You guys have fun.

[@kimrandi7677]

Independence, MO We so enjoy your videos. Those screens are super looking. By all means, carry a rolled up rug or cardboard to get under the bus. Those sleeping bag mats would be great as well, they roll up thin. Safe travels 🚌

[@robertcorbett2873]

Excellent job on the screens and securing them. I was wondering for our bus. Thank you so much.

[@Brand_On_Builds]

Over the Road trucker here! From Kansas City, MO...Currently in Lexington Ky....no, now in Cincinnati, OH....no no now in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa 🤷🏾‍♂️.....(welcome to the travel life kids!😉)

[@treywick8355]

Cincinnati, Ohio home of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. Watched all your videos, love them all. Mike your really talented and Kerry is very charming. Stay happy and positive in all things. Troy

[@daviscrt]

Northern California, make sure you put some type of water prof sealer on your screws that hold your screens. They made a big difference. Don

[@jeep90jeep]

Well at least you living the bus life I love ❤️ it

[@happycamperinc.]

I am from india . (Rajasthan) its same like Arizona. I am watching your videos for 2 years

[@sophiainoregon8768]

I just cringed when Mike told the story of the red ants! Yrs ago I was stung by just 1 and the pain was excruciating for about 8 hrs. I can't even imagine being a young boy and getting stung by a bunch of them. Of course you will always remember! I love your bus you two. It's beautiful.

[@zedwolf1589]

My grandson played by the ants when he was 2 he must have been bit over 2 dozen times and he was slightly allergic to them. Its rough when it's a little kid.

[@sophiainoregon8768]

@@zedwolf1589 Sorry that happened to your grandson. He must have been miserable. Have a good week!

[@JB-dz1zc]

Here in Kissimee Florida, they call them " goat heads" sand spurs!!! Like them screens and mini miter box. Good job Mike and Kerry. Stay cool...

[@ToConnect2000s]

Beat me to it from one Floridian to another :)

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

@@ToConnect2000s, same here in South Florida. But ‘sand spurs’ or ‘sandburs’ have more than two spikes. They’re the seeds of a weed grass.

[@rustyarizona4630]

I’m on landlocked property in my 2006 rust free bluebird all American full length bus in Great Falls MT. Ty for giving me a way over duck taped screens to deal with bugs.

[@vivaldi1236]

You’re just Working the kinks out of your vehicle. Screens that fit tightly keep the curious from getting in easily. What about trying heavy tape roller for lint to pick up the goats and other undesirable items? Brilliant job. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KelseyDrummer]

Omg every video you two blow me away! That cricut hack is so smart! You should predownload all your gaskets so if you're boondocking and something happens you'll be ok. :)

[@johnr8439]

Lake George, Colorado. Love the bus, even getting use to the green.

[@DavidSwick]

Buffalo, NY doubles truck driver and ex school bus driver. Future skoolie!

[@johnnyzander7062]

Watching from Tumleberg, Sweden.

[@MichellesGenXLife]

Watching from suburbs of Washington DC

[@bigdaddeo76]

I presently live in Greeley, CO. Moved from New Egypt, NJ 2.5 years ago. But I'm a long distance truck driver and travel, supposedly, all over 48 states. I haven't been in Maine, Vermont or New Hampshire since I moved west. The other 3 New England states, I've been in for the first time since moving, within the last 4 weeks. FYI, It seems the Colorado Springs area is popular with bus people. The Good News bus (the Good family on the Bus Life channel) spent an entire year in that area, in part because of the virus.

[@tigerspook1]

Watching from the village of Kingsteignton, in South Devon, UK....... Drive & Stay Safe Both,.... xx Trish..

[@mikejenkins5725]

Yuba City California I enjoy your channel especially the wit and creativity both of you show.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Poor Momma Kitty and other pets getting those goatheads in their tiny paws. Nice job, Mike. WOW, I hope that fixes the o/h problem. Now you need a 3D machine. This one Skoolie family has cats and they made a cage that fits in the window but was outside the window for their cat's. I thought how cool. I live in Lenoir City, Tennessee, next door to Knoxville. Stay safe and well guys.

[@joemascioni3101]

Ridgway, Pa. here. I have been subscribed since the day you were removing seats out of the bus. Great job on the screens. They look "road worthy". The newer style bus windows have a screen that pulls down when you lower the window. Keeps rugrats from sticking their arms out when the bus is moving.

[@ashleedutton2224]

Columbus, Ga! We’re almost done with our Skoolie build! Can’t wait to start traveling! 🤗 safe travels!

[@FH-iz3dw]

I can see the excitement all over y’all’s faces. So excited for the both of you.

[@robertcorbett2873]

oh yes

[@davidwojciechowski3787]

Isn't great when you go thought the truck wash. Plus they do a great job. I love it.

[@sandygraetz5166]

HI GUYS... shouting out where I’m watching you from Devonport, Tasmania AUSTRALIA last 33 Yrs and the first 27years born, raised and educated in Port Arthur, TX USA!

[@RoseofSharon3]

Valley Grande, Alabama! Wahoo I’m a valley girl totally! I know it’s totally radical. Just like your Bussy. Totally awesome.

[@elliefarnell-stuart1139]

Hi Kerry and Mike, I am from England, I live in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire on the North East cost. Love your videos, can't wait to see more of your travels. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Make sure the air fan is operating correctly as well Mike

[@bethanymay3056]

Centralia, Washington! That's a pretty clever way to use your cricut! Mike-gyver FTW!!! I also really like the screens!

[@Internetontheperson]

BLACK WASPS! My one trip there I got to meet one of those!!! I would have requested screens before we left. LOL

[@wb2ire]

Up state NY USA. Glad you are out of the house and ready for the road. Frank

[@mesodatasystems]

We call them (goats heads) 3 corner Jacks in South Australia.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Best name ever! That's what we're going to call them here in Arizona now!

[@eloyanzaldua7433]

I'm in the Cajun country. Gonzales Louisiana, just outside of Baton Rouge. Can't wait to make screens for me 7 window bus. Lv y'all!

[@Zapporah85]

Hello from Southern California, Riverside, sometimes Toyooka Japan! I honestly think you guys are the best channel for how-to's when it comes to bus stuff. It's so interesting!

[@Zapporah85]

Also, bus weight guess: my truck and fully loaded horse trailer fall under 10,000 pounds, so I'm going to guess 17,000!

[@Zapporah85]

HOLY SHIT!!!! WOW, I was off! Been a while since I looked at the weights on huge vehicles/trailers 🤣

[@barrywhite4334]

Be safe guys! Barry from Ashland MA

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

You are right they do look factory, i would say they look like another expense you would have to pay to have them added to your awesome bus!

[@timbrackett7973]

Savannah, Ga. You may want to look into Evan's Waterless coolant. Goat heads on the East coast are called "Sand Spurs".

[@BussyMcBusface]

Second person that has mentioned that's their name on the East coast 😁

[@jdsquared]

Hey neighbor. You have a bus? Been driving mine around town more often, always looking around for another local.

[@lisathompson5742]

Your so clever Mike and super Handy to have around 😊😊 you sound be so proud of yourself

[@jubjon]

high springs florida guys, I have been with you since you started this project, time to experience life on a different plateau. Great job and documentation

[@mtaylor800]

From South Africa living in Ireland now, 18yrs near a town called Kilkenny

[@troybowman4437]

The screens look great, like you said, they look factory made, great job!!! Wichita, KS here.

[@lukeFugate]

From Hindman, Kentucky here. I had considered buying one of those Cricut machines to make decals for my bus when I saw you use it for that. I checked on the price and decided not to. Now that I saw you make a gasket with it, I think I will get one. That was very cool.

[@Mindy56743]

Springfield MO when we moved to Gulfport I sat down on them myself and ants in the pants is a painful experience.. I was 7 and screaming like crazy! My mom had to strip me too! I will never forget that!

[@bobflinn7529]

Cincinnati, OH. In our RV we take our shoes off in the stepwell, barefoot or socks only in the RV. It reduces the need for cleaning.

[@janvandermaat4577]

Greeting and safe drive from Hellevoetsluis from the Netherlands

[@jcrefasi1]

Mike My Dad was always prepared for any auto repairs needed on the road. He wasn't about to pay "stinkin AAA" to fix something he could do himself. He kept a large cardboard box, opened and flattened, in the trunk of our car. He called it his 'emergency creeper' lol

[@phurbutsering3474]

Hello I am a Tibetan watching your videos from Paris...have a nice day and good luck

[@merelbaasbronsveld1872]

Hello from the Netherlands!

[@pietligtvoet1785]

Hello, my name is Piet and i live 35 miles North of Amsterdam Holland. Nice video’s 👍

[@josephviescas553]

Joe & June, Santa Clarita California The screens look great.

[@kayeichhorn2870]

New Richmond, Ohio. I really enjoy following your journey.

[@joedeangelo8218]

You are putting them inside out 🤪

[@MarkSteelePhotography]

We're in Nottingham in the UK. We started following you when you convinced us to get the Airhead toilet for our boat!

[@haroldwarner8980]

Western suburbs of Chicago, in Dupage county. Enjoyed your build and now will live your travels vicariously

[@tatermason2102]

El Reno, Oklahoma here love yalls videos please keep them coming. Ive been looking into building a skoolie for 3 years now and cant wait to get one.

[@skeeter1]

Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Originally Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. Usually in the winter we are in Yuma, Arizona. Not this year though because of the border closure 🥶

[@truckcampinglife]

Schoolcraft, Michigan. I made a gasket from a ritz cracker box once. I traced it out and then used a small hammer to make the inside hole and cut them out.

[@raymondrichardson98]

Watching from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in town called Slough👋

[@zedwolf1589]

Hey I'm from Humboldt Co, Ca but I lived in Roosevelt AZ and San Carlos AZ, and we always called them bullheads, hence Bullhead City AZ.

[@ikks78]

Marieholm, South of Sweden

[@jamescraven76]

Hi from the cold UK, a town called Mansfield, which is a few miles from Robin Hoods mighty Oak tree in Sherwood forest!

[@localsonly-ju6fc]

I liked the video style and detail alot. I saw a guy added louvers to the rear side panel on a rear engine bus to send more air onto the radiator and enhance airflow

[@jethrezelquizol6690]

Im Craig, Australian , living in the Philippines : )

[@greeneyedgirlina]

The screens look great, you’ll really enjoy them. You two are adorable and a perfect match. Kerry, you are so descriptive and witty as well. And, Mike, you are so macgyver! Y’all are both talented. I wish you both all the best and happy travels. Deb, Fort Worth, Texas

[@doberandkats]

Loving this channel more every time I watch. It is so much fun watching these new adventures from Northeast Georgia.

[@treengland]

Oklahoma City and we are working on our bus now I think we’ve decided on keeping our windows

[@Young937phoenix]

That is the reason why they vent everything out the roof of a house lol. no smell. The wind takes it away

[@designabeej]

That would work provided you don’t have a deck on your roof; if u’ve got the deck on ur roof, u wouldn’t want to be up there smelling all that stink!

[@managemybillsbetter5376]

Loving your videos from the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England.

[@wandavanzyl8894]

Hi from London, UK originally from Cape Town, South Africa. We call them "devil thorns". Enjoying the videos. Didn't take Mike long to find a project.

[@rebelyell1580]

Carolina Beach, NC. Keep up the great vids!.

[@EdiBikeLife]

Europe, the Netherlands, Oegstgeest 😊

[@carlaivey9806]

I am from San Diego but lived in Arizona for 26 years before moving here to Chile!! Big adventure for me.

[@carlaivey9806]

Did I mention that I moved here alone. Left everything behind.?

[@joeyhubbard8698]

Watching from beautiful Victoria B.C. Canada. Congratulations on your fantastic new tiny home.

[@KindaKrafty]

Prince Edward Island, Canada... ( I just knew it wouldn't take long for Mike to find a project to work on... LOL )

[@kristineherman2999]

Love watching your videos and your bus build. Be safe and happy travels. Kris/Barefoot Bay, Florida

[@islandwitt1]

👍🏻❤️ very familiar with goatheads, had to put solid tubes in my sons bike tires because of those nasty buggers ! 😡 Oh, Marathon, FL Keys, USA 👍🏻