This is How I Installed Closed Cell Spray Foam in our Bus Conversion Project!

[@janjiguere638]

Hey Julie, how are you feeling Mommy? I haven't seen a recent post until now? You all have done a wonderful job. They children bare awesome all the help. God bless you all. Shane did a great job.

[@technofugit8391]

Brilliant shoe covers, great idea I’ve done that, so smart

[@musicislife6945]

Wool insulation is a great option too :)

[@jerseypickins7624]

Bro you hit that like a Pro!!!! Good Job Man!

[@Bigwolf8412]

Looking forward to see what it's going to look like when it's done

[@MariaValdez-wg7lb]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am planning on using foam insulation on a shuttle bus. I am learning as I go, so your videos are extremely helpful. I was hoping you had a video of what is the next step after the foam insulation.

[@PochoNews]

Looks great dude

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Thanks!

[@Tchristman100]

I installed 1x2 fir strips lengthwise over the metal, then had spray foam to the edge of the fir strips-had to grind it back down even. Ended up with 2.25" of foam over the whole bus. No such thing as too much insulation.

[@GoBusAustralia]

Only way to go! We get ours done soon 👍

[@alorenzo209]

Became a patreon so keep these vlogs going friend!(Steve Hill voice!)

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I see that!!! Thanks for the support. Once you reach current day it will feel like they slow down because I can’t put out multiple vlogs a day...😆

[@Superduty_59]

Really nice job of applying the spray foam! I bet it will make a real difference inside.

[@joeljarrett8798]

Good morning! We as a family of 6 have been watching many of your videos, great work. We especially appreciate how you weave life with Christ and ministry into you videos, keep it up! Your family has inspired us to pursue bus life, thanks. I am sure another has asked, I just have not seen yet. Do you plan to sell your original bus? Do you have a buyer yet? We would like to discuss being a possible buyer.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Hello, thanks for your comment. We have had many people interested in the good news bus, although we haven’t had any serious offers. You can e-mail an offer to [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@hotmimi666]

Nice Job! I learned alot from this vlog along with some valuble comments too.(i didnt have to ask you the same few questions that most are asking)..Keep up the good work

[@myatrunick8062]

How are you liking it? We are about to do ours soon..

[@jonb6903]

What does that stuff cost u,and what is the cubic foot coverage per set? I'm looking@buildin a bus into a home

[@msav57]

it seems like you never answered the questions about the final thickness of your foam, did you get expansion of two inches for the 14 R value? How many tanks did you use? I commend your willingness to tackle another bus. We have a mutual friend, Tim in Colorado. We met him when we were there for the tiny house festival.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It did expand. I expect to get a full 2” (R14) after the second application. I have used just one set so far.

[@cameronchrestman46]

hmmmm Pillsbury doughboy or stay puff marshmallow man?lol good job man keep it up

[@kamikazekunze]

That sure looks a bit thin? Second coat?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

We did two

[@elunicopapichulo9581]

flammable conversation lol

[@TheBusLifeShow]

The foam is flame resistant.

[@HappyPatita]

Nice job

[@markcoxjr]

Were you able to do the inside with the first 600bft kit or did you need to open the second kit? I won't be doing a roof raise. I was originally thinking I might need the 600+200 kit. Perfect timing as I just found that same kit online and now I found your video!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

We used one kit on the first pass. We did a second pass on it not too long ago. 2 kits total. We will be getting a third to do the undercarriage of the bus.

[@hotmimi666]

How many sq ft total did the 2 kits end up with? just estimate...thanx, doing same as Mark, no roof raise, and just doing ceiling and walls. On a 38ft 77pass dognose....

[@CJCWoodWorking]

when a kit says its 600 bft, that is 600 square feet of board 1 inch thick. i'm going to guess you have 6 ft high walls...6x38 (twice because 2 walls) = 456 square feet. ceiling 8x38 = 304 square feet...total 760 square feet. you would need 1 - 600 bft kit and a 200 bft kit just to do 1" of spray foam. double that if you want 2 inches.

[@SharuSNS]

Waiting for the next upload....!! You guyz are fantastic!!!❤

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It’s up!

[@ceescornelishofman]

Do you have a video of you foaming under the bus? You alluded to it on here, but just wondering if that ever happened...

[@ritabroils6339]

I thank you did a heck of a job dude!!!! First you and that plastic sheeting was worrisome. 😂🤣😃😄😅😆😉

[@TheBusLifeShow]

😆

[@theskagden8678]

How many kits did you order for this?

[@theadventureawaits]

Those filters in your mask are active coal filters, they ware out if you don't put them away in a air tight sealed box. And they also wear out overtime!

[@emananwar3082]

Great work Keep going

[@theindicacharmer1001]

Was the smell bad/toxic? I can’t handle toxic smells very well… I get sick. Considering using this method too.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It isn’t bad if you wear a respirator.

[@MsPriyaLal]

Cute video. Good to see you tackling the foam job yourself. How much of the tiger foam did you need. What size did you purchase? 1 600 SF size?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I purchased 2-600 kits. I will finish off the inside with the last kit and probably purchase one more to do under the bus.

[@norriscoleman3141]

Will you be doing a second coat to build your R-value on the bus? What will protect the foam under the bus from the road debris and weather?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I will probably paint it and keep an eye on it.

[@AdventuresWithRosy]

Awesome thumbnail!!!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

😆

[@alyciabolduc2113]

which package did you order? not sure how much we would need

[@ThrottleStopRacing]

How thick is the foam and what do you think the R value is. I have watched a number of DIY foam applications and when the run the numbers the coast comes out very close to having it done professionally??? Glenn Lever

[@TheBusLifeShow]

1” = R7. I have the link in the video description. Check out the prices. They are not bad.

[@xolclint]

Whoops, should have used blue tape over the furring strips prior to spraying. Would have saved a lot of work.

[@dkass465]

Love your videos! Just a question: Did you end up ever doing the spraying under the bus? I never heard anything, and if not, why not?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I have not but plan on still doing that.

[@dkass465]

The Bus Life thanks for clarifying!

[@SternDrive]

That was a pretty thin layer of foam. I understand that you can run into real big problems if you put it on too thick. Did you then later put another top layer on to get more depth? When they did my house they put it on in two layers in two days. Also they used a hose to the mask to bring in outside air. Some of this stuff is poisonous. Was your mask respirator OK for this foam? Looks like a nice job. Oops ! Later, I see you did indeed go for another couple of passes. Perfect!

[@jonathansouthwick1095]

Thanks for the ⬆️📅 (update? 😏) Could you provide a link to the insulation you used? God bless you and your family.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

In the description

[@jonathansouthwick1095]

The Bus Life ah, there it is. I totally missed it on the first go. Thank you.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

You missed it cause it wasn’t there...😂

[@jonathansouthwick1095]

The Bus Life Yeah, buuuuut it WAS stated in the video itself, "we got our foam from tigerfoam.com" … still my bad.

[@alyciabolduc2113]

Hello, i sent a message the other day by email. Hadnt heard back but was inquiring about blueprints on the bus your working on now. we have 6 children and would require the bunk space. we are looking to build a bus as well.

[@theracinghotel]

Question I was wondering what the length of your buses are? I am looking at one and trying to see if it's about the same size as yours. Love the build videos keep doing a great job!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

35’ and the new one is 38’

[@theracinghotel]

Wow that was super fast thanks so much!

[@anitasatterlee732]

How many miles do you have on the Amtran?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

130,000

[@yeah4me2]

Help, It’s a giant snowman...and he talks!

[@TheBusLifeShow]

lol

[@takayama1638]

Looks like to me you had done that before.

[@yellow2000SR]

Doesn't look like it expanded very much except heavy areas near the ribs. I've seen 'professionals' spray from 55gal drums 1 time in person and that expanded instantly 1.5-2" thick and was hard in seconds.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

When I’m done I will have R-14. It turns hard fast.

[@jonb6903]

Did it expand?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It did!

[@jonb6903]

The Bus Life i called that place u got a bus from just need to go get my cdl first just so i don't have to worry about any gray area in the laws about it being a conversion with air breaks

[@TheBusLifeShow]

You should not need a CDL. It is not for commercial use. I don’t have a CDL and have NEVER had any issues.

[@dangerussbus3437]

Hey guys I just uploaded my first build video. Check it out. Thank you so much for your inspiration.

[@rick_aroundtheway_elite8895]

First one great video Man

[@nowhereman8422]

Lol nice outfit

[@ChasingRiver]

is this foam healthy? Did you do research for healthy foam? what were your findings?

[@TheBusLifeShow]

It’s some of the healthier foam that I saw.

[@ChasingRiver]

The Bus Life thanks!!

[@takayama1638]

Tastes good too.

[@rostrander73]

Make sure it is 2" thick or it will mold

[@hotmimi666]

Really? How so? Please exsplain..

[@girlyblackie5019]

How much was that stuff

[@TheBusLifeShow]

I have the link in the video description with a coupon code. Check it out.

[@lindadrew1908]

2nd

[@Tchristman100]

Don't spray under the bus. Plywood floor and carpet is enough. Spray foam will hinder any maintenance you have to do under the bus.

[@brie1226]

Shouldn't the wiring be done 1st, or are y'all just going to cut it out.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Are you talking about the wiring that will power everything in the bus like lights etc? Or are you talking about the original bus wires.

[@brie1226]

The Bus Life the wiring for the lights and what not.

[@TheBusLifeShow]

Ok...that will go in once the framing is done for all the walls.

[@brie1226]

Ahhh, I didn't know you were going to do more framing.

[@jamesveach6918]

I watched a lot of KZbin videos and from the way people post their videos I don't see how they make a living only posting every 5 days and how do you make a living doing that I really do not understand KZbin people

[@TheBusLifeShow]

We don’t make a living from KZbin.