We've Got DRY ROT & RUST in the Bus! How to FIX it!

[@nevaehknightley6667]

I was a bus driver for 18 years and I’ll tell you there was many drivers who hosed down the floor of their buses and then ran the heaters on high to dry the floor so seeing that rotten flooring doesn’t surprise me.

[@mikezaccario8861]

Yeah bus cleaners would hose the floor and leave it to dry overnight in NJ works good until winter water would freeze then thaw getting under flooring for wood and framing it kept my shop busy for 80 years

[@lizardears4861]

Good on ya Eric. Buy a bus, do a conversion and watch the new subscribers come onboard. Love ya work bro 👍🏻

[@a_bus_and_a_pyr]

Bus floors are notorious for rust and my bus was full of surface rust caused by the bus driver pressure washing the rubber mats forcing water underneath. I bet if you pulled the plywood up there would be a lot of rusty spots

[@CoolestLife]

I am in Yuma for the winter. I was in quartzite 3 days ago. Wish I could cross paths with you again. Saw you in Tampa RV show 2 years ago.

[@proslot11]

You needed to JB the holes in the floor before you sprayed painted it. So now you will get water coming up under your floor from not filling in the holes you left under your patch.

[@johnleach740]

Just an fyi. The hardware store has a list of trade people who winter in Q that are retired and help people out for a good price. Welders, plumbers, electricians etc.

[@AlexaMGilbert]

I am learning so much. Thank you!!!

[@jimmyjohnson6313]

I Know it's gonna sound weird, but I'm pretty excited. Yeah, I like it when you do R.V. This is cool..

[@lajuanlagrappe3416]

I like the videos coming out every 2 days. That way we get the bus reno in small snippets.

[@Bonnie-u5e]

I'm loving this bus build we get a video every day thank you Eric

[@TruckinNpluckin2]

You have to take the entire floor out of the original bus down to the metal then you have to grind and treat the rust repaint it. Make sure all the holes are sealed from the seats, insulate and put a new subfloor down. This is what you do if you do it correctly. I can send you pictures of how I did mine if you want to see. Do not use the original floor and make sure you insulate it.

[@mendyedson1825]

Great video. I love watching you work on the bus. Take care of yourselves and the kitties. Be safe❤

[@lajuanlagrappe3416]

At least it was a small patch to do. Be thankful for the small things. I enjoy your videos😊

[@Spider7102]

That. Engine sounds sweet👍👍👍👍

[@alkuerbis5712]

Hey Eric, Al here. I suggest maybe by yourself a tablesaw and some two by fours and cut them down to the wits that you need for better than trying to get something straight. Then you can cut it make it fit what you want you got work that’s OK that’s nothing, like I worked on these homes before had to rebuild entire wall because of dry rot had to rebuild every freaking wall, rotted out rebuild the whole thing right to the roof line from the inside out anyways best luck with that that’s something I wouldn’t mind doing there. I’m going down there vacationing somewhere down there. It’s warmer than where I am at PC in now. Too bad but I would like to get some insulation in there for the winter.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

my hubby and I love your “every other day” posts.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Eric, you may want to treat that rust with some sort of phosphoric acid treatment (there's lots of them) before you paint it. You might also want to check into a paint called "Chassis Saver". It's supposed to be pretty good stuff. I don't have any personal experience with it but I hear it's good stuff. You might also want to figure out where that "dry rot" got wet as dry rot is simply wet rot that dried out. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.

[@JonnyDIY]

Yeah for sure! I recommended the phosphoric acid last video too. Chassi saver and Por 15 are both great

[@louparry7721]

Hi Eric, your rebuild is coming along nicely. Things are moving right along. It's so exciting to be able to see this build from the beginning , with all its warts, to the end, a magnificent Masterpiece! Can't wait for the next video. Your friend, Louise

[@hotboiorlando]

I think I would’ve found a way to leave the dash heat hooked up for at least having a defroster when you need it because without that you don’t have a defroster or defogger

[@mr.m325]

he should have left all the heaters.....it's Free Heat

[@hotboiorlando]

@ well not to mention he has no heat while driving upfront front which I think is going to regret later on, but let’s see how it all goes An I think it’s gonna turn out really good other wise

[@charlesalvey491]

@@hotboiorlando He’s already said they have an alternate plan for the dash area. I’m waiting to see what that might be also but everybody has their own solutions.

[@cf9399]

Is this Ryobi equipment by Toys are Us? I couldn’t give away those tools in my last yard sale! 😞

[@EveningShadeLori]

Eric I just love how your so happy these days. The bus build is fun to watch thanks for sharing so much. Hi to Delightful Diana!

[@georgiacorey954]

Oh no. That's where all the little darlings stood with wet snowy boots before sitting. Thank goodness it's not in the drivers area too.

[@bonniedewilde710]

Blythe CA ACE Hardware has everything you might need. Big Hardware and lumber store. Way closer than Yuma or Parker.👍

[@scottbryant2235]

It's not "Dry Rot". Dry Rot is from repeated cycles of rain wind and sun. Something liquid got in there. Something may have been spilled on it. But you are doing what I would do.

[@RedgieKeller]

Hello Eric, great video. A little progress each day, getter done! Ha , easy for us to say sitting at home. Lol . Thanks for sharing!

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Looking good, my man.

[@livinglife3386]

Nice work can’t wait to see the vision unfold

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

the “bus gods”. 😂. my hubby and i just love you and your channel. we are rooting for you and this bus to be the coolest best rv ever. 😊

[@rlucerin28]

You should keep a fire extinguisher handy Eric.

[@danno3497]

There should be one in the front overhead safety cabinet Along with a first aid kit! 😆

[@nomadicfanatic]

I've got two in the bus at all times. :)

[@zzterri]

Please wear ear protection or you'll be saying "what?" a lot in later life.

[@roydavis2242]

OK, if you have rust along with rot, I seriously doubt it's "Dry" rot. Rust requires moisture to form.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Nice video

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

This bus build is exactly the breath of fresh air this channel needed!!!!

[@kevinmortensen2126]

Enjoying this series. Nice work.

[@jackie6582]

The bus looks so different now it’s coming along👏👍

[@LiveWellUkraine]

My official comment in support of the channel.

[@garyi8608]

Need to sand down to the metal so all the rust is gone. Otherwise the rust will go through the steel floor in time. The Rustoleum itself will just cover it over.

[@adamgc73]

Breathing in the rust spray yeah thats gotta be good for your lungs

[@FrankSavino-i3f]

Eric, have been enjoying your adventures for years now. I lived in Parker for 65 years. Left the area to be close to our daughter in Prescott Valley now due to wife’s health issues. Thank you for sharing so much of what brings a smile to my face. My wife and I have traveled many of the roads and visited many of the places you are so thanks again. Frank and Peggy Savino

[@daylen577]

3:00 it is very weird watching you bounce around from a camera that's attached to the dash, lol. The bumpiness of the road is never noticeable as the camera bumps along with it, but now that you don't (or do, but in a different rhythm) it looks very strange

[@StortWeldingCoLLC]

HOLY COW!!!!!!! CT. NEEDS A BUNCH OF OF THEM

[@mikezaccario8861]

Pull all wood up and install marine plywood or exterior with one side finished prime and paint metal frame before you install plywood also paint underside of plywood before you install them you can build out your conversation 38 years I worked on bus bodies

[@sandypawstravel]

Hardware and Liquor store, where else do you buy screwdrivers? Great video!

[@nomadicfanatic]

haha.

[@1966pattys]

Both my hubby and I subscribe to you and Diana’s channel and both of them are refreshing 🎉😊

[@brendayankoski8325]

Paint that plywood. You already know it’s a place that might get wet and wet feet. Like the videos!!

[@joeclark2553]

Clean up that mess on the desert ground!

[@twistedpuppetOG]

You do not know how much I appreciate the Ace Ventura references. I am not the only one that still uses those. 😂

[@jo100]

Very Very Very Cool 😎 Profile Picture Of You And Diana Eric 👍

[@cheddar2848]

Enjoying your bus built Eric it is so comfortable watching it, something new like it a lot. Hugs to the kitties. 😍🤗😺😺😺😺😺

[@gerbearjones6056]

Looks good Eric! Taking your time and doing things right!

[@ButterflyKisses.]

Eric, you are so much fun to watch.😊

[@nomadicfanatic]

I appreciate that!

[@ronmexico1035]

You should of used POR15 on the floor

[@zicoo010]

i love your videos and i can not wait to see you driving the new scooley-doo

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

It is good it was not worse and you will have a sturdy floor with the repairs

[@ejs6010]

Great. progress. Love the 15 minute update every other day!

[@carolxavier4388]

Keep them coming. Look forward to watching every video..

[@lifehappensbythemile1231]

Awesome sauce on the first comment

[@JoeSummersOK]

Are you going mini split with dual registers

[@ronaldroper1973]

Enjoyed!

[@Robert-uq5ew]

LIKE A GLOVE😂😅😂

[@ronpeted]

Looks good.

[@johnharms6178]

nice work-

[@charlesalvey491]

After just watching the floor patch video I see you’re going to Buckeye or Yuma to the big bow store for lumber and supplies. Before you drive an hour or more you might try Ace hardware in Blythe, it’s only 25 miles towards the west end of town and they have a large lumber yard. Might be a nice ride on Black Betty just to explore the store and look around town for a new restaurant for a change. I know the videos are delayed and you’re probably already gone to Lowe’s or HD but you’ll need supplies again. BTW there’s a big Albertson’s grocery store too

[@FrankSavino-i3f]

Haha, brought to you by your local Blythe chamber of commerce! Try Parker ace hardware as well! Davis building supply !! This is a great site.

[@Estabanjuan]

​@@FrankSavino-i3fThe ACE in Parker is the same ownership as Blythe. We've shopped both. Blythe is closer and has more inventory. Parker is 37 miles. Blythe is 20.

[@ML-uk6lu]

thanks

[@WOETWO]

Hi Eric, find out the high/low idle recommendations for your specific engine. Some of the guys with Prevost and the Detroit engines were using the low idle because they think that they did not need to have it on high idle because they were not putting heavy loads on the systems. In fact, it was found out that the engine is designed to run at high idle and the low idle were just for shorter time situations like filling with fuel. Low idle was not coating the crank bearings with the engine oil properly and significant wear had formed in short periods of time when the engines were million-mile engines. Hope this helps and thought it was important to look into. I enjoy your vids and fur buds.

[@nomadicfanatic]

The dealer's advice is what I'm going with for now. First starts to refill the air tanks require high idle. After that, if heaters aren't needed, high idle can be turned off.

[@RedgieKeller]

@@nomadicfanatic true , if you were going to idle for any length of time, you want high idle ! But at first cold engine just normal idle for a couple minutes, then high idle.

[@jericheatum9474]

Loving it!!!

[@stuartroland9605]

Great repair on the floor.

[@californiasun162]

Eric your mom is s going to ❤ Diana , she is an awesome human .

[@PaulMSabol]

Why lock the doors with all the windows open??

[@1954shadow]

Someone was peeing on the floor, a lot, lol.

[@mikeytatts6253]

Enjoy watching the progress. Best case scenario, do you have a ruff ETA of completion?

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜TFS💜💜💜

[@robertthompson9521]

You need to put Jack in your video to make it look better and your clouds making me look like an angel going into the clouds like you did your last video

[@Dianakitties]

Great video honey.....

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thank you 🤗 We're a great team!

[@texaslonestarrider]

I was lucky to have no rust on my Van. Loving the video builds!

[@drgranger2]

Eric, glad you’re watching Chuck Cassidy’s videos. Check his videos out about framing walls… You don’t! Love the project, Mac daddy bus!

[@living2ndchildhood598]

Important note: always drain your air tank(s) after you build up air and before you start moving. Condensation takes up space. That leaves less space for air to operate your air brakes. Take my word for it. Condensation builds up quickly inside an air tank.

[@danno3497]

That bus from WA most likely has an air drier Every time it builds air to cut off point, it spits out a lot of air and any moisture in the lines. It is a good idea to drain the wet tank daily and see if there is any water or oil in it I remember draining the the wet tank when there was no drier and it was like a water faucet!

[@living2ndchildhood598]

@ As a green driver, I have lost my brakes and then drained my tank. It was almost full of water and oil.

[@terrillforehand795]

Did you find the source of the water that caused the damage. Probably ran down the wall from the roof and puddled there. If not, you probably should drill some holes in the metal below the patch to allow for drainage.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see you get the rot get done thanks lee

[@joshuapereira3787]

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

[@debvigneau1084]

Thank you. You're working hard to show us . Do enjoy them .

[@Shirley-z9v]

👍👍👍

[@GoingYooper]

You can put the door on a key fob to open and close.

[@simsjam]

Eric for future for rust sealing on metal use POR 15. It is the best.

[@Colleen1978]

Oh no! It's going to be great though! All the hard work will be worth it! Keep going and keep smiling!

[@TBGaels32]

Surface rust or not, I would’ve pulled up all of the wood and replace the entire floor in metal and undercoat it with POR-15 or similar material

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Moving right along

[@BrianandAor]

Eric, brother, you have a very special woman by your side now. So awesome to see you doing things together and happy and a couple. I'm happy that you finally found the one. And yes digging the bus build 😂

[@JanesDough855]

That wasn't too bad to cut out and put down a new piece. At least it was only a small area.

[@Utoobdewd]

Thats why Eric is one of the greatest nomads.. this is the best bus build at Quartzsite on KZbin and he demonstrates his RV build skills to inspire our own build!

[@gregdawildmanfast5643]

With 39 years of auto painting behind me using just that paint will not stop that rust Por-15 is the best to use just saying do want you think is right.

[@danukepaintball]

Not exactly dry rot. That's from moisture. From the location I'd bet it's exactly where the most snow fell off of students boots on their way in.

[@PHt-p8p]

Hey Eric! I look forward to all the bus build videos! I've been following your channel from the very beginning, and your vids have made me want to live off grid for a while now. One big question... in your video description, it has what you use for solar on your Bigfoot, but not what you have at Taterland. Can you send me that information? I would appreciate it. Thanks!!

[@nomadicfanatic]

At Taterland I have 3,000w of solar and a 4000w all in one inverter charger from Sun Gold Power.

[@ensom]

he has some videos showing his blue box solar system at taterland, you can search the channel

[@PHt-p8p]

Thanks!!​@@nomadicfanatic

[@mr.m325]

That rust will be under all the plywood....should treat the whole bus

[@SouthernBoy8478]

Anything works just as long as you keep your floor, sealed from all the rust when I get my bus I’m stripping it straight down to bar metal and I will be putting rhino on mine. I just wanna make sure my floor is sealed. I might just keep the wood out of my bus, but I will be doing videos on mine eventually soon as I get mine, but it’s nice watching your videos Eric 😂

[@t-rexrvtravels2815]

That plywood needs to come completely out. When they clean busses they hose them out and just let them dry. You are going to find rot and rust under it.

[@markwalton300]

Blyde has a true value with lots of wood. Everything you need just across the California border.

[@goingslightlymad7172]

Blythe?

[@hyghgvjhb]

So simple to replace

[@knightsun]

Yeah that liquor store has some hardware, I’m going that way from Illinois though Savanna GA. Going coast to coast to see both oceans with in about a month. I ll be in quartzite after the big tent show is gone.

[@kennyc2106]

throw flower on the floor and sweep it around. that will solve your sticky floor problem

[@wendyeesue]

Wouldnt it be good to see why the Bus got Rust at just that one spot in the first place? Prevent it from happening again.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

The way you said surprises just before the intro sounded like Trump.😂🎉😢😂😮😅😊