After One Year of Living in our Bus // Things Have To Change - S05E37

[@BrianandAor]

Thank you guys so very much for all the content and support that you give. Thank you for all your suggestions for our trip on the west coast. At times we felt like we were following in your footsteps, literally 😂 Cheers to another year and more great videos from you. See you down the road 🛣️🙏🙌🧿🪬🕉️🔮📷🫶

[@Rehabit8]

Any time!

[@lukather1]

Hi from England! Have you ever thought of using a drone on your journeys ? Brilliant story by the way ?! ❤️❤️❤️ 🎸

[@Rehabit8]

Glad you enjoyed! Yes, we have a drone but technically you need a license to fly/film/video in the US. Many KZbinrs just don't care but we have seen KZbinrs get fined for filming with a drone without a license and we don't want to risk it. One day if we have the time and finances to cover the cost, we will get a license.

[@gaylacrisler9818]

I just watched this again and feel happy knowing that the two of you are discussing the ups and downs of bus life. I believe you’ll find a truly rich lifestyle where you’ll grow more and more comfortable and less and less stressed. You’ll be singing along with Willie, “On the road again. Just can’t wait to get on the road again.”

[@lukekao8136]

Build a switch to dump the contents of the grey tank/run/speed away. lol Shrug.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

A larger home was the end decision for me. I work and want to travel so living in a 30ft is good for now.

[@marcelracine4154]

Not a good idea to cool brake drums or components with water. It can cause the drums to crack and you will be in a bigger issue. Drive without using brakes for some time to let them cool by natural air flow is better. Downshifting for sure is a good learning to reduce brake usage. I had that happen coming back from Incline Village in my Class A and decided I needed a coffee at McDs and didnt tell my family about the issue until our trip was complete. I did then upgrade the brake fluid to Type 4 as the Type 3 had boiled and was not suitable for reuse. That issue did not happen again.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks marcelracine! Maybe not a good idea but the only idea I had at the time.

[@liamwindsor5854]

So should you not drive when it’s raining?? Please

[@moore_2_explore]

So happy our paths crossed here in WA. We are always grateful for good folks out here in the boondocks! Really enjoyed this video. We haven’t had the experience of doing a bus build, but as fellow full time travelers, we share many of your sentiments and will look forward to following your journey. Be well! Dave and Lorrie

[@Rehabit8]

🙌 so nice to meet you guys and share the circle in the forest

[@patrickloring6914]

So proud of you two! Good for you both! Just relax and enjoy!

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you! Will do!

[@markwitkop7022]

DIY, saved you in the neighborhood of $70,000. Soooo, worth it.! Have you heard of the US Core of engineers? They are responsible for 1,000's of beautiful campgrounds. Most cater to dry camping. And most are atleast 1/2 the price of a resort, or less.

[@Rehabit8]

Yes we stayed at one in California! It was awesome! Definitely keep our eyes open for more

[@bethanymay3056]

I am in Chehalis!!! I love Washington. If you are still in the area and want to go on a beautiful trail either on foot or by bicycle, check out the Willapa Hills Trail. It is flat, but the views are beautiful. If you go far enough, you cross the river going over an old train truss bridge that has been converted into a bridge for pedestrians to use. It is a beautiful walk. We always start at the Adna entrance to the trail. If you love the mountains and trees, consider taking highway 12 to Packwood. That area, besides the towns around Mt. Rainier, takes my breath away every time I visit. It is beautiful and not far from Chehalis. Plus, they have a lot of cute, unique, and delicious places you can stop and eat along the way. And while you are in Washington, don't miss out on visiting the Olympic Peninsula. It's beautiful!!! I also love visiting Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald, and Leavenworth... The Snoqualmie pass this time of year is beautiful and bus friendly. Washington is beautiful. It is stunning as fall hits, too, with the color changes. I hope you'll be around in Washington long enough to really see all of the natural beauty here....there is a lot to see!!! ❤

[@ednajohnson8771]

Washington state is beautiful to see,snow covered mountains, Congratulations on your anniversary on a bus, enjoy your travel, I like your home on a bus

[@TracieLindsey-c8n]

I'm in Mead, WA. We truly live in God's country.

[@jamesschramm4739]

I'm really surprised your bus doesn't have a Jake Brake on it when you were talking about the brakes overheating.........

[@pattybarrientos5684]

Increíble haberme cruzado con este canal me impacto la transformación de este autobús pero sobretodo la pareja tan linda de como cuenta su recorrido por lugares tan hermosos gracias por compartir 🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Rehabit8]

Gracias!

[@tammycruz8189]

As long as you are not leaving u tube I'm good . I love you guys...

[@Senorbussenstien]

I love making cameo appearances in your videos!😂

[@Rehabit8]

🙌

[@sharonsmith9478]

I will get easier you guys just take your time and love every minute of it and do not worry you have got this

[@pamelawimsatt-du9eg]

I’m so glad to hear you are continuing your lifestyle. Come back to Kentucky. It’s a beautiful state with lots of state parks. We do have mosquitoes though. May and June are great months, as well as October. Summers are hot and humid, but the benefits far out weigh it. We have horses, bluegrass, moonshine, country ham, and distilleries. Much slower living than what most places provide.

[@barrywhitlock141]

I understand your reasons for slowing down a bit, short stopovers. are fin but then you have to drive, but if you stay in one place you get to find out even more about it and you get to talk to the people that live there. Lake Tahu was my favorite place with absolutely stunning scenery. but you have been to other very beautiful places along the way. I don't think you would suit vanlife as it would be too small. Have a wonderful week

[@neresq]

Glad you're taking time to pursue other passions and to give yourselves time to breathe.

[@vonderdornburg]

Great reflections! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Rehabit8]

You are so welcome!

[@Rroth140]

If you ever watch any other KZbin channels a wonderful channel is Tyler &Todd. They are living in their yert while they build their shipping container home. ❤ This is after they did all their traveling.

[@ReubenCornell]

I used to watch their channel, but progress has been so slow that it's a real slog. Also, their clickbait thumbnails and video titles are very misleading.

[@watahyahknow]

about getting a smaller 4x4 van with a camperconversion , look intoo trent and allie and mountain made vans

[@jamessommer6077]

Hi Don and Mela, I have a nice idea that you might consider is to buy a piece of property that has a driveway and a sewer and a well and along with possiblya large shed or a garage and live in your Bus as you can call it home and from time to time plan special trips but that would always be your home base.

[@donnapierce8558]

Well I’m really pleased you are carrying on whichever way you decide to do it, it makes sense to me that you have longer stopovers and take advantage of free spaces, fuel costs alone must give you sleepless nights but also constantly moving is hard work… you are right to chillax and enjoy your surroundings more often and for longer… enjoy!!

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you!!!

[@ReubenCornell]

Now I've seen so much of your bus life, I'm kinda interested in seeing your shortlist for places to settle down in the future. Perhaps a video on your favourite potential places so far?

[@Rehabit8]

Yes absolutely! We’ll make a favorite place’s videos for our one year of travel anniversary which is coming soon!!!

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Good for u … happy trails❤️

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you

[@BonnieHaley]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AKRichardM]

A great review of the build and the first year. We traveled way too much in the first year. Now, we prefer to stay for at least a week but prefer two to three weeks. For us, the motor home is more of a mobile apartment and we don’t “tourist” too much. I like the van option but I wouldn’t be inclined to tow as we like having the Jeep to run around with. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for making them.

[@Rehabit8]

You are welcome! It seems like the natural route, first year of fun and then downsize or slow down 🙌

[@gregaugustus8280]

i really enjoy watching you guys from then to now, wish i could have done this in trinidad. my country is way to small for this type of fun.

[@RollinHomies]

You two are awesome! Thank for sharing.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks for watching!

[@danpeerbolte174]

Congrats on the busaversary. Love seeing your adventures. My wife and I are close to completing our bus and are looking to heading out next year.

[@Rehabit8]

That is awesome!

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Marla and Don, congratulations on the bus anniversary ,you get to enjoy your home because you did it yourself, thanks for sharing stay safe

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks so much! -Mela.

[@kathythorene5873]

Thank you for taking us along on your exploration and the invite you both have gain! I so enjoy your videos ❤

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks for watching!

[@marieryan2541]

He Mela and Don. Great insight to some of behind the scenes of your life on the road in your bushome. Hers to the next year although it doesn't seem that long ago since you started. Hope everything goes well in the future. Looking forward to seeing more video content no matter what or where it is.

[@Rehabit8]

Can't wait!

[@ronaldsova2380]

Have you thought about joining 1000 trails membership Certain packages would allow you to stay up for 21 Days And would definitely help you slow down, We've just sold our house sold my business last year retired about 5 months ago and our plan on hitting the road the end of next summer Hopefully That's kind of our plan. Just curious Maybe an option for you

[@no_worries_van]

You could always rent a van too

[@Rehabit8]

We’ve looked into it but $$$$$ It’s so expensive. You won’t believe it

[@no_worries_van]

@@Rehabit8 you can borrow mine when I’m done with the build haha🤪

[@brenden2.0mckeon2]

Loved the video. I dream of doing something similar in my future, and you gave me great insight to things to do. Thank you!!

[@Rehabit8]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ardethellis8930]

Washington is a great place to slow down. Lots of BLM land. Just keep track of fires throughout the PNW. Greetings from Centralia just north of Chehalis. BTW, did you go to the Market Street Bakery? Wonderful pastries!!!

[@Rehabit8]

We did not make it to that bakery 🧁 but wish I would have known about it :) Thanks Ardethellis

[@sjeffreyw]

You still in Chehalis, you're really close and would like to meet you.

[@jeannenabozny5675]

We dont move our MCI monthly. We stay in one place 2- 6 months at a time

[@Rehabit8]

Sounds fantastic! #mcigoals :)

[@kekelee4362]

How did you 2 tolerate the higher elevations?

[@rayeccles9922]

How has the paint holding up?

[@vincesimmons621]

👍

[@paveloleynik2743]

Will you have a winter trip in the future somewhere up North?

[@Rehabit8]

We’re spending our summers up north :) We are trying to chase good weather so we have less issues regulating temperatures. We want to make sure the cats are always safe and

[@paveloleynik2743]

@@Rehabit8 Thank you

[@lrfox49]

You have a car buy a tent for those trips you can’t do in the bus!

[@Rehabit8]

We would totally do that, we talked about a rooftop tent but the cats would hate it. Not worth stressing them out like that 🙁

[@enriquelocatti5348]

Van a vender el bus???

[@BonnieHaley]

Hello 👋 ❤❤❤❤

[@Rehabit8]

Good morning!

[@mercuryblues226]

do you not have a Jake Brake(engine brake)

[@Rehabit8]

Sadly We do not have Jake brakes on the bus

[@joeanderson9852]

✌️👏