BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! (Or Remove Them) Roof Prep

As far as the roof rack, you ALWAYS use the roof at races, even though you say it is not for you to get up there.

[@sumpnspecl2]

What about a vent and fan for letting heat out the top of the bus? Especially near a kitchen/stove area

[@deney54]

Eric ... did you hear about the new law, they are giving out tickets in AZ., if you own a school bus and if it's still yellow, you get a ticket. All private owned school buses can NOT have school bus yellow paint. Check it out.

[@Ridgeback76]

Arizona statute 28-902

[@terryfleming7084]

Please tell us that you are going to save the “Thomas Built Bus” logos? I think you should save those.

[@deeblite]

Are you not putting in any kind of ceiling vent? something like a fantastic fan?

[@Tatiacha]

good question I would be putting in a minimum of two

[@wandatennant5580]

With all the cross windows, I would definitely put in screens. Ceiling fans aren't needed with all those windows, but screens are when the bugs are everywhere 😢

[@johnhensley360]

Looking great! I've been a school bus driver for almost 15 years and have a lot of stories about busses leaking for no reason. Brand new busses leaking the first week received- and no reason. I almost recommended that you do exactly what you are actually doing now but I didn't want you to think that I was one of those "you are supposed to...."! Keep doing your thing. Obviously you did your research!!

[@MarkDHastingsMusic]

But, but, ... the stars are brighter, the closer you get to them... 😆

[@denisewalters8247]

👍 nice update video! Thank You👍 and remember the rest of the country is cold 🥶 temp. 8 tonight in Ohio! Make more videos when windy or play pool! Some projects take longer👍 you are doing Great👍

[@jonathanmozingo1]

If you do decide to repaint the exterior, think about a gray or sand color but keep the black stripes. That would look cool!

[@larryl4881]

I have a themed idea for the side mirror! Idk how but it’s an idea, mermaid of a front of a ship like a male and female painted or have something crafted and put on the arm of the mirror.

[@doitbest1]

Wayne cleans up pretty well!

[@rvprepperwayne]

Thank You

[@RollingwiththeRoss]

Another BUSy day. Cheers, eh.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Don’t you need to paint the bus first before you do the other stuff on the exterior? What color are you going to paint it?

[@Corgis175]

The same winds responsible for all the fires in Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

[@nelsonmiller-oe7co]

Have you thought about getting a dehumidifier yet,to fight the mold. Just asking.

[@nomadicfanatic]

The mold? Where is there mold? And there's zero humidity here. It's never been up over 10% here in Quartzsite since I've been here.

[@steviegibson5847]

Hi Eric.....long time subscriber from Scotland. Say, I'm surprised you don't have a pop rivet gun. Much easier, quicker and cheaper??? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@Channel--Ai]

I would have left one for roof top access

[@rvwithbob]

If you don't have a roof platform how are you gonna fall of the roof anymore?

[@eliciamccoy3326]

Glad to see you sound like you are feeling better. Be careful and stay safe 😂❤

[@rvhome5599]

Why not keep the skylight opening for ventilation

[@sumpnspecl2]

Why tape it just use a small brush or roller.. o ... Never mind. Should've watched the whole video. Lol

[@JohnCochraneJr]

I’m with you. I’ll keep my feet on the ground. More solar is much more useful!

[@louparry7721]

Hi Eric, you have really come a long way rebuilding your bus. It is looking great. That wind does suck. Oh well, rest up and have a good time. See you in the next one. your friend, Louise

[@timburton-il5hg]

Should have sanded to scuff up the roof. By sanding or scuffing up the paint, it gives the coating something to bond to. The extra effort is well worth it. Filling in one hole a day, it's gonna be a tight schedule to get the bus done in time to leave quartzsite.

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

What are you going to do when you go to watch a NASCAR race if you can't sit on the roof or your RV? Although I am glad you decided to not put a deck on it so that you don't fall again. Be well, Pat

[@ryanomary511]

This is what I was thinking. You love Nascar races and it would be a nice viewing area.

[@Stefoshark]

Hi Eric and friends, just to be safe, possible you gunna go on the roof for maintenance or Nascar , you should put some anchor ring on your roof for a safety belt not a full harness belt just a belt with a o-ring and a a retractable rope

[@nomadicfanatic]

Good idea. But yeah I REALLY don't plan on being up there for any reason moving forward. That fall this spring really messed me up.

[@Stefoshark]

@@nomadicfanatic ok friend, i understand be safe

[@savage9983]

No roof platform means this bus/RV isn’t going to a NASCAR track

[@CoPaCee]

Eric, you are a natural in front of the camera and we really enjoy your video creativity!! Love the bus build!!! Good luck and God's blessings! ❤🐈🐈‍⬛

[@timaz1066]

The wind definitely makes it dicey to be up on the roof. I was just up on mine a few days ago tightening up a tilt bracket wing nut, and it was very dicey. Please be careful putting your ladder up against your windshield.

[@karenexner6848]

Everybody needs to have FUN 🎉 You don't want to get burned out. Then it's really not a fun project. 🎉🎉I say work, BUT..... PARTY ON!!

[@rbsamar]

Happy to see Miss D back home. ❤❤❤❤❤ loving ur new home.

[@kevinsigler6747]

You sound so much better

[@vanmasterflash7153]

5000 watts is a LOT

[@donnahawkins5451]

I like the editing of work life balance. Music was perfect ❤Great Idea to repurpose those signs!

[@Wenowknow]

That wind destroyed my clam tent last year! Santa Ana are coming next week and going to bring those fires along with them. Keep your ears open for news!

[@eurofritz4617]

Hi Eric, since I have been watching your schoolie project I am getting other school bus video recommendations. Yesterday I got one where a guy was pulled over by the police for driving a "yellow" school bus some hwere in that area (he was on a BLM road as far as I could tell) with the police giving him a ticket for not having it painted as it is "illegal" in AZ to drive a school bus yellow bus. Is that anything you have heard?

[@gregdawildmanfast5643]

Be sides that some camp grounds won't allow them

[@debikami1]

People are getting Ticketed for not painting their school bus lately in Arizona. 283$ fine Be careful friend.

[@RCSUPREMACY]

Great minds think alike! I cut up an aluminum sign to fill my vent holes on my trailer build 😅 Looking good man!! That inside is gonna be gucci

[@deborahswart1718]

Are you feeling better?

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Be careful up there, looks like good prep.

[@renodowns5256]

Best way to wash your bus is to drive to Illinois. 😊

[@nomadicfanatic]

You got that right!

[@roe1783]

Maybe rent some scaffolding to run around the bus to assist with the painting along with the solar panels

[@DavidThomas-1969]

Hi Eric. Get one of those pool noodles and cut in half then tie strap them on your ladder. It will protect your bus. It works for my Coachhouse. Look for your best color too.

[@IowaKim]

Pool noodles are great. They are so versatile and used for everything but...floating in a pool. LOL

[@loraypruitt5922]

😊😊

[@CloudDancerTR9]

I would have thought keeping a hatch for access to the roof would make maintenance of the solar panels much easier

[@MarkVoges]

Why not put in fantastic fans to draw the heat out?

[@texaslonestarrider]

Looking Good! Look forward to seeing more!

[@fromtheroadwithrobert]

@nomadicfanatic Hi Eric something fun to tell you. My sisters 2 year old loves watching your videos but won’t watch anything else without crying 😂. I think they want to meet your some time your close by to us one wash over. Let me know if that would be ok sometime 😊

[@nomadicfanatic]

We are doing a meet and greet at the La Posa South Pavilion on Thursday January 23rd 1-3pm. More details to follow, but I'll have the bus and the kitties there!

[@fromtheroadwithrobert]

@@nomadicfanatic awesome thanks 🙏 have a great night

[@jackie6582]

That wind is really something💨🌬💨 👋

[@grumpybear5305]

You should know by now the Arizona weather men only guess only 50%right😊

[@grumpybear5305]

It took me falling of 2 roofs to decide I'm not getting on another one😮

[@jaystewart9947]

🤦🏻‍♂️ of course You’re doing it all wrong but I suffered through the whole video anyway 🙄🙄😂😂. Thanks for sharing man. Looking forward to the install of 5000w of solar! BE THERE! BE THERE! BE THERE!!!! 😂 until then 👍

[@teddyr7901]

Yep Eric, we don't need you to fall off the roof again. Do we? And I do agree with you? You can look at the stars from the bottom and have more real estate for solar power

[@bunkabob1]

Keep your feet o th proud young man. God Bless you and our project.

[@janstrobach8623]

Why does you tube only say 248 subscribers but when your intro pops up says 1.2? I’ve been following you for almost 6 years. Now you are the reason I didn’t buy an RV lol.

[@chrisstall7778]

Driving a yellow bus in Az. Is illegal. Watched Paul Barger or whatever his name is. He got pulled over and was told by the state troopers. Just curious what your plan is if you know of this law?

[@annsmith1596]

I'm not mechanically inclined what so ever, but I'm thoroughly enjoying watching your progress on the bus build.

[@Kbvols]

Iam with you…hate heights it seems to get worse as I age

[@chrishelms1967]

Used road signs to fix many rusted away floor boards in old 70s and 80s cars in the Midwest 😊

[@ThelifeofDaryl]

Yes, I love how the weather App has just completely given up on trying to Predict the wind here

[@Wenowknow]

Ryan Hall Y'all has the best predictions. He's good! 👍

[@MikeLockheart]

50 mph winds are no joke even if it is the gusts. That's some serious wind. good thing is the wind normally always calms down around sunset.

[@wendytravis6427]

We did have did winds, but calling it one of the worst wind storms ever is definitely an exaggeration.

[@JanesDough855]

Other than waiting out the wind, you have perfect warm sunny weather to finish that roof. Can't wait to see it completed.

[@MrWayout55]

Eric, I love your videos, but I was wondering....If you are thinking of using the bus at a car racing event, wouldn't you like having a area to stand of the roof of the bus !!?

[@jd_portland]

lets gooo. great work dude!!!!

[@Mike-01234]

Wind here is nothing new when we get cold fronts that sweep north we get a blast of wind.

[@jesusmilian6826]

Que lindo está Nomadic Fanatic

[@camperman101]

you're not gonna put in any fantastic fans in the ceiling?

[@beverlyfoglesong1674]

I really enjoy your channel! I look forward to watching during my break at work. ❤😊 I work inside for 11 hrs a day but can’t wait to travel one day. Soon!

[@grumpybear5305]

My father had a Ford truck one time that had a white top and a baby blue body ( a light sky 💙 blue) I always thought it was a pretty truck 😊

[@garyi8608]

Make sure are using nonflamable fluids, adhesives if are near anything electrical.

[@katiehoak]

I find it hilarious there are channels who's sole purpose is to tear your videos apart word for word, action for action instead of creating their own content. Their entire day is consumed with disecting your content. Boggles my mind why someone would choose to consume themselves with one channel. I mean spread your wings & explore life a little guys.

[@JanetBullard]

These folks hide behind freedom of speech and parody. When you have no fresh thoughts of your own or creativity you are resigned to attacking others to increase your value. What a sad life to live.

[@GarryFishermusic]

It’s always easier to tear down and complain find fault however being creative being a builder being a content creator whom takes financial risk and opens themselves to baseless criticism not so easy .

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

They are jealous.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Well said...

[@bobbydarker1959]

Couldn't have said it better!! Those videos have come across my KZbin feed and they're just awful. "Spread your wings & explore life a little guys" is a fantastic mindset.

[@janstrobach8623]

I appreciate your content when I first started following you, gas was like five dollars a gallon. I was like no way

[@WeSRT4]

Advice on your color scheme.... black between the windows for a sleek look.

[@jackie6582]

🙋‍♀️🌻😻😻😻😻😻

[@sumpnspecl2]

Bring more RVs around the tent

[@Gayle.M]

Circle the wagons!

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Nice video

[@bigpaddy8363]

What a mess you’re making of BLM land , talk about taking advantage of a good thing ? No wonder why camping on BLM land will become extinct 😮

[@rongarrett1366]

Eric ♥♥♥♥♥🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Kitties ♥♥♥♥♥, treats and tummy rubs. Tonka sends a friendly tail wag and a sniff to his fellow furry friends.

[@tbbaot]

Great video the bus is looking good

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Great channel and content Eric..

[@nomadicfanatic]

I appreciate that!

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

Oh no fifty mph winds. Stay safe.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see you get vid on channel and get but done thanks for share

[@BAMFSpYdy]

Yep, That wind sucked! Breathing all that Arizona dust isn't fun either. I paint vehicles outside. Had that day off.

[@showcasecharlie11]

You're a smart guy Eric.. using road signs is a brilliant idea. And I'm with you on the solar panel thing. I don't want to climb up on top either unless I absolutely have to for maintenance. Im really digging this bus build... looking forward to seeing the final result. It's got me pondering the same idea.

[@Steve-318]

Well a platform on top gets ya away from the creepy crawlies and skeeters, only reason I can see for it. But then you risk injuries or worse if you get a bit tipsy up there.

[@dda1834]

The only stars you watch from the roof are in cars going 100 mph in a big circle.🤔

[@John05velpula]

That Oskalation is escalating real fast 😂

[@MegaMoe63]

Hi Eric hope your flu is getting better. Get some vitamin's C and D helps keep colds away. All the best from the UK

[@cheddar2848]

Looking good closing the hatches can't wait to see the roof painted soon.

[@harryhuddleston2784]

Eric I have been watching you forever and I love solar but it is too expensive for me in NC where do you get yours and are they really expensive there

[@nomadicfanatic]

More details coming, but I got a GREAT deal on panels. Back in Show Low, I get 250w panels for $25.

[@marcconfig2631]

why not put a skylight in?

[@nomadicfanatic]

To look at the backside of a solar panel? I'm not reducing amount of solar to look up at the sky. I can see the sky from outside my bus. :)

[@grumpybear5305]

Maybe those that like platforms are afraid of coyotes and 🐺 wolf's and stray dogs 🐕 🤔 😂😂😂🎉❤

[@davew5383]

Interesting repurposing of old road signs👍🙂

[@Elizabeth-gq8cm]

I put a similar product on my shuttle bus. I put 5 coats on mine.

[@JohnnyRingo1863]

I enjoy watching nomadic fanatic 👍

[@TheRealMikeSheahan]

Ahoy!

[@joshuapereira3787]

GOOD MORNING BEST ERIC DIANA NOMADIC FANTASTIC JAX KZbin VIDEO 🐈🐈

[@attbeach6927]

Use metal from old washing machines n dryers perfect!