Optimizing Our Space | Built-In Dinette Charging Cabinet | SKOOLIE BUILD

[@mudman7618]

Hey guys. I'm enjoying your videos. I have a few suggestions for you. I worked for both a custom coach manufacturer and more recent a major RV manufacturer in Indiana. I just came across your channel recently or I would have commented sooner. A couple notes from this video. If you notice at rv parks and such. The utility pedestal, water and sewer hookups are typically on the driver side rear. That's kind of standard across the u.s. one thing I noticed was your 30amp hookup was on the passenger side, which is fine, but you will find you will be running your cord under the bus to the opposite side to plug in. Also, I would suggest rotating your hookup box so that the flap closes down. Right now the way you have it, it could blow open as the wind catches it driving down the road and rip the door off. Or rotate it 180 so that the wind would force the door closed should the latch ever fail. Just something I seen from this video. Your further than I am. I want to do a skoolie as well but still have to convince the wife. Lol. Nice work guys, enjoy the vids.

[@patireland3345]

Dinette people are good people. Impressed with the construction skills. Great accent wall.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

I could be wrong but I believe the orientation of the shore power outlet should be vertical positioning the hinge at the top to shield the plug from rain.

[@chhook949]

Nice to see your smiles & excitement come back towards the end of the video awesome how you find your way around challenges.Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I like it Natalie, smart way to hide the screws too.

[@allisonhurst724]

I’m so excited to see the design on the wall and have the table finished!!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We're excited to have it finished too! (but we're still having fun with it 😄)

[@brianpeterson5559]

Been watching all your videos and it doesn't matter if it's builds or road trips , I enjoy them . You demonstrate such wit and character in all of it , I am so happy you're together and I'm happy I get your channel. Be safe all the best to you both 👍

[@Haeilifax]

Long one this time -- you guys really got a lot done this time!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! It was a fun week 😁

[@neilbanschbach1508]

You guys are so awesome!!! It's great to have a partner that smiles in the face of adversity or challenge,, or help your husband get a part out of a drill. Your smile Natalie makes any day better and brighter. You and Jimmie make a great team. Awesome job on both aspects of the bench. It will be a labor of love and we'll worth it!! Keep up the great job.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! 😄 This build is fun as it is, but it is even more enjoyable having a partner to share it all with 😊 And we couldn't be happier with how the benches are turning out. Can't wait to see it all in the bus 😄

[@Casaaventura]

Love your dinette ❤️ Would you be kind to share your dimensions for the bench seats and space between the seats, I cannot for the life of me figure it out and my bf is 6'2 so I want to make sure he fits comfortable. Thank you

[@dangriffiths613]

Great job on your accent wall Natalie. Jimmy I love the way Natalie looks at you, take good care of Her she is precious. The dinette is looking good

[@commonman7776]

i dont want the video to end thumbs up

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you 😄 That means a lot to us ❤️

[@cultivateyourcurves1711]

Everything is looking amazing! I’m so glad that you added the angle to the top of the dinette seats. Natalie your wall is going to be gorgeous! I love that you are using multiple shades of stain with the white.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much!! I'm really excited to show off the finished wall soon!

[@Hmd938]

The way you described the wall, I always thought it’d be cool but this is WAY cooler than I imagined it!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! I'm relieved that it is turning out how I pictured it. There were times where I wasn't sure how it would look 😂

[@juliazentner681]

Rolling with the punches. Y’all are doing great and super fun

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! We are trying to make the most of it for sure 😄

[@stevenannett1739]

what you meant to say was ,,,im cutting a babt hole in our bus ! you guys are me new build fav,s

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! 😁 The thought of putting any sized hole in our bus still feels a bit scary, but I guess you're right, this one isn't too bad! You'd think we would be used to it by now... 😅

[@tedduke1699]

You work together so well.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks Ted! 💚 The build was such a fun thing to work on together and I don’t think we could have done it with each other 😊

[@carmenmoyet1222]

Can wait for the finish project c u next week.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We can’t either! We’re excited to show it off!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 That looks awesome

[@anneccook]

Can you tell me how much space your dinette takes up? I have 65 inches to work with and not sure if it's enough. Thanks so much!

[@alstaubin3699]

Looking great

[@stevenannett1739]

please make sure you use flex seal,,,,,

[@melissahoffman4687]

Have a you thought about buying a generator so you can have a third option for recharging your batteries? Job well done with the power plug in! :)

[@seeyou1812]

You two are so cute . love watching your videos, hope you go to the top

[@eltigre667]

I love to see the progress you guys made, are you renting the workshop? Keep up the the awesome work!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We are technically renting it, but we’re getting a very good rate from some family.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

Countersink the screw on a white piece and wood putty then touch up the white paint. Or can you screw it in from the other side? Not sure where you're putting the accent wall.

[@dougforister7658]

where are you guys located? Looks like southeastern US and I saw Natalie wearing a Clemson T-shirt. Upstate SC by ant chance?

[@marianjacobs5597]

Is it my imagination or is the bus lower to the ground on the front than the back?

[@JimmyandNatalie]

It very well could be! We are parked on a pretty large hill so that could be the cause 🤔

[@johnstuart8511]

Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦. On the back door. Would be great to see you Catice (Symbol) 🌵. That's just me. Loving watching your videos. I am liking it, A-Lot. Regards

[@a72036279]

I am curious .... why did you install the Short Power outlet oriented with the hinge on the left (3:10) instead of to the top?

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We did that since our handicap door is on the left of the plug, so when we open that door with the plug open it’ll just shut it instead of potentially breaking off. That was our train of thought at least!

[@a72036279]

@@JimmyandNatalie Awesome. Thank you for your reply. I applaud you guys for your forethought and preplanning! Great job.

[@LewPification]

Witty comment :)

[@andreefaniel275]

***..Converting to vans, Building "schoolies" could easily be your earning jobs .. 😘💕.. God Bless you guys. [ Are you both Capricorns ?? ]***

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Haha funny enough Natalie is! But I (Jimmy) am a Cancer. 😄

[@philhaggard3393]

Jimmy, I’m sure you know what you’re doing, but look at your shirt sleeve at time 11:34. If a loose sleeve or apron sting gets caught in a power saw blade it can be devastating. Just trying to keep you and Natalie safe.

[@Buss_Journey1]

Hi guy's! I enjoyed watching your progress. 😄 Can't wait to see the dinnete finished with the decorative wall. You guy's worked very hard on this area. My buss is getting painted, 2 more weeks till I pick it up! 🚍 I made a Instagram account, called, " The_crabby_buss_driver "! Hope you check it out! Have a great weekend! 🤗

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much! It’s so surreal to see it all come together. And that is super cool to hear! We just followed you on Instagram and the bus looks awesome! We can’t wait to see it once it’s painted 😍