Installing TILE BACKER and PLUMBING Our Tiny House Shower * Skoolie Conversion *Gus The Struggle Bus

In this video, we show you how we plumbed out our skoolie shower as well as installed our hardie backer cement board.
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[@michaelmcdonough6089]

I just want to say I am enjoying your videos. I’m a disabled USMC Veteran and I’m picking up my bus in Kentucky in 1 week. For some reason I have some problems with thought process anymore and by following with some things will help. A huge ThanksIn Advance!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That is awesome! Just take your time and do things one at a time

[@rhondawalker6732]

(I would like to add) when I watched a shower build video. I heard the Person complain that He'd wished He remembered to slant his hardy board in his niche', so the water would run off, and not sit and cause problems later. Just the small things :)

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thats a good idea! To late now lol but good for others to know!

[@EmilyKeeter]

I’ve been watching your videos from the beginning. Y’all are part of the reason I started my own channel for my bus. Such an inspiration! Can’t wait to start the build phase, I’m almost done with demo 😁

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That is so awesome! We are so glad we could be that person for you! Thank you so much!

[@EmilyKeeter]

@@GustheStruggleBus ahhhh thanks for the reply!! You’re welcome :)

[@watahyahknow]

simple way to scribe the board to fit the crooked gap , lay a strip of wood along the crooked corner against the board and scribe it , allso using a router with a bearing bit along a guide or the actual edge of the frame will make realy nice fitting edges on any plasterboard , works realy fast but does make a lot of dust

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That is a great idea that we will keep in mind, thank you!

[@nicholesraven]

I have had the same exact scraper you guys have for the last 5 years and I use and abuse it for everything!!!!! It was an enormous help during demo of my motorhome.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

That is so awesome it really is the best!

[@shawnlacorte8976]

You guys are killing it! Awesome work measuring and cutting that board 👌

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you so much, it was tedious and messy but we got it done!

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day guys top job Paco that's not easy especially the radius you had to cut to the ceiling curve. It's going to be a great shower and it's great that it's big, once again good to see you two again kind regards John

[@GustheStruggleBus]

It was not the easiest but other things for the bus have been much harder! Thank you so much!

[@lueyd6267]

Great job.... Thought one valve was floating until I saw it was jumping because of the tool. LOL

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Hhaha thank you so much!

[@jeep90jeep]

That’s Awesome guys coming along really good

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you so much!!

[@islandwitt1]

👍🏻😁

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thanks!

[@River-Channel]

Nice boots! A rasp might work well to remove material where necessary.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

lol that is a great idea!!

[@rustyshackleford896]

Awesome vids guys! So happy to see all of your progress!! I really hope you taped your propane connections. You need yellow tape. Please be safe maniacs!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you so much! We have not done propane yet, but we can still get to the connections so we can when we are ready to do that!

[@rustyshackleford896]

@@GustheStruggleBus the propane connection into the water heater?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Yes

[@gillardpetry7492]

Hey guys, I am really enjoying your videos! We are in the middle of a 40ft re bluebird conversion! Curious if you used actual 2x4s on your interior walls? Or did you go for the smaller lumber..? Like the 2x3...(idk the actual size of the smaller boards).

[@GustheStruggleBus]

It is a few different things but the interior was smaller and the walls were the bigger 2x4

[@nicolestanley3360]

is that a remix to what kimd of woman is this? hahaha nice

[@GustheStruggleBus]

haha yep

[@comedickunt]

Lol SUCKAAAS. You both rule. Hope to see you guys out there

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you so much!!

[@bladespot69]

Heyman love the videos! Can you leave a link to the diffuser valve for the shower please!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Hey! Thank you so much, of course! Is this the one you are talking about? www.amazon.com/dp/B0040YQ218?ref=exp_meredithandpaco_dp_vv_d

[@bladespot69]

@@GustheStruggleBus yes! Thank you so much! My partner just bought our skoolie and are doing some work! Very excited to start this journy! You guys have been a huge help to us!

[@GustheStruggleBus]

@@bladespot69 That is so awesome! We are so glad we could help in any way! We put a lot of the materials we use in our store or if you need help just ask! www.amazon.com/shop/meredithandpaco

[@bladespot69]

@@GustheStruggleBus one more question! What shower handle did you go with? And with that shower diffuser did you need to buy a mixing valve? Or just put the handle directly on and run to shower head and tub line?

[@markcannito1561]

You probably should have pressure tested your plumbing before you put up the hardy backer board just in case there are leaks.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

you're right. we thought about that after we put it up lol. now we have to hope and cross our fingers we did everything right.

[@elysestreif5187]

Hi! I’m wondering if you guys had to vent your water heater?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Hey! I Plan to yes

[@Pushrodgarage]

What shower mixing valve model/brand did you use??

[@GustheStruggleBus]

It was Delta! www.amazon.com/dp/B0040YQ218?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmered08b-20&creativeASIN=B0040YQ218&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1XIJ7CJX5H64I&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

[@larrykelly2838]

Gonna be great. How long is your bus?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Thank you! It is 40ft

[@beckyjomiller2040]

Is the wood area above the windows going to just be wood or are you planning on putting something over it?

[@GustheStruggleBus]

We are going to seal that and maybe but something over it. Not sure yet

[@darrenparker8359]

Wouldn't it have been best to check the pipes didn't leak before putting the boards on?

[@treywick8355]

I was thinking the same

[@GustheStruggleBus]

We are still able to get to the connections thankfully, but thank you!

[@williamsneedjr4129]

Did you put bypas valves for winterizing

[@GustheStruggleBus]

We think the way it is good but we can reach most of the pipes if we still need to, thanks