Tip # 6 -don't hit the road without an emergency fund for a wrecker $$$$$$$$$$$, hotel room, and the mechanic. Tire service is not cheap, either.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Yooooo true

@Kyplays

Жыл бұрын

Unless you can do it urself

@clairechickering-williams3646

Жыл бұрын

Thankful my husband is a retired bus inspector and an old wrench himself. He found us a short bus with a brand new engine for peanuts . He's going through it before we do anything. Also brand new tires🤷‍♀️ guy is a keeper.

@theiceageiscoming.5516

11 ай бұрын

Facts!

@mariacrane8318

7 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Great tip!

For those with the pro-A/C view, there are inverter A/C "window" units. This type of A/C is WAY more energy efficient than traditional A/C window units and while they can be a bit more expensive, one for a bus would probably cost around $300 - $500, not the thousands he mentions here.

@isaacturnerit

2 ай бұрын

Kick rocks

"I'm not out in Florida or Arizona or whatever" I am, and I draw the line at AC, you can rip the AC from my cold, broke, hands 😂

@isaacturnerit

2 ай бұрын

lol

I haven't bought a bus yet but have my eye on one. I really love your #5 advice. Almost all of the schoolies you see on KZread are perfect vehicles that looks like they have spent so much money on or they are some kind of master carpenter. I'm thinking about just using premade furniture for the most part.

Lots of great information for those people thinking people about building out a bus for living - even for those of us who it’s not a realistic option - I still enjoy watching your videos and learning stuff. Thanks for sharing, Isaac

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Collette

Thank you for sharing the great advice;. I haven't purchased any vehicle yet. I have started watching the van builds all decked out and thought i want something like that and then started watching Cheaprving and realized i don't need it all decked out, that i want to go out cheaper first to see what i need in my build.

So many great tips for a “new to the bus life” person! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

My added #6 tip lol. Build your bus to your expectations. Don't let people tell you you can't do this or do that. It's not their bus it's yours! I have had so many tell me l am stupid or l don't know what I am talking about. Just because they can't see it or understand it,... it isn't your problem. It's their's. I'm planning on putting in a aluminum folding deck on the back. It will be so cool! But wowwww the mansplaining l have received!!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha aluminum is awesome! It’s light and doesn’t rust. I’m trying to learn more about it

@martymaloney1032

2 жыл бұрын

It can be really frustrating when you have a vision and other people can’t or won’t see it then when you’ve done it they’re like ‘oh, that’s cool.’

@redpandabus-adventuresinlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@martymaloney1032 totally agree!!

@redpandabus-adventuresinlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaacturnerit my bus has aluminum walls and studs! No fiberglass.

You are a natural teacher Isaac. Good job. Love listening to you teach!

You're the man, the realness is comforting.

Solid advice Issac, really great tips! Can’t wait to see you building out your home bus! I hope Jaylena is starting to feel better. We missed her last night for her live but her health and Embers health is the most important. ❤️

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

I am stoked to start my own!

Watched & saved. We have the bus but are going slow....really slow. And on a shoestring budget. Loved your tips!

@isaacturnerit

7 ай бұрын

You got this!

Great tips 👌 Thanks again much love to you ❤️ and Jaylena ❤️ I hope and pray 🙏 🤲 that she is feeling better 🙏

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

She is :)

Good words of advice. "Be realistic". That small statement speaks volumes.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Of def!

Thanks Issac for the Info. I think when we cross paths you will be impressed with my build as my first bus conversion, anyway till next time your friend from Canada, hope everything is going well with you guys I have been praying for you and do have GOD be your guide though these crazy days we are living, like I always say "live free or die trying" ;)

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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"It's about the experience, not building an Instagram photo." ✊🏽✊🏽

Thank you Isaac. Your advice makes sooo much sense. My vehicle is an ex rental so was already built out re shower/toilet combo, so I didn't have any choice, but toilet necessary, shower not. You have so many other important items to spend $ on. I've been almost 4 yrs in my vehicle and I have definitely found out what I need and what I can do without. If you have x amount of $ to spend on a vehicle, I still wouldn't. Save it for future under bonnet repairs, running costs. My insurance costs me $58.70 NZ, per mnth. So helpful Isaac. Thank you. LOVE to Jaylena and yourself...👍🙏🙏🙏💜💜❣

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya

As a person who's been homeless off and on for over 10 years in cars, a van, bus, stepvan, etc; sounds like heaven. I see the IG van/skoolies, I see the people building them, talking about struggle, and yet I'm homeless in a car, trying to budget. I have a small settlement coming my way, I'm getting either a bus, van, or stepvan; I want a diesel motor for sure. I have zero money for insulation, all the fancy gadgets. I'm more concerned over space, a bed, and storage. I know for a fact I can build something that will totally fit my need as an artist for sure too. My first build, is so I can survive, experience, and thrive. Working, while paying for a car, food, showers, etc. You end up broke, get a van, screw rent. Lol

Great tips, Love this video! Praying for Jaylena & baby & you. Hope she is feeling better🙏🙏

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Barbie

Great job as usual .I love how you try to help everyone and you are truly a rare person, wish you the very best. Love watching you and Jaylena also.much love ,take care.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@545g

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Issac.

me and my partner own a seven window 7.3 turbo diesel and we love it !!! great tips isaac 👍👍

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my I would looooove to find one of those

Tip 6: pay the cost/spend the time to get a mechanic to check the vehicle if you don’t have the experience. It will be WELL worth it. We were told that the mechanics were perfect, turns out there was no oil in the tank, a belt needed to be replaced, there was leaking, and the door stopped working on our way there.

Most of these 5 facts I wouldn't have thought about. Thanks for the heads up.

Shower: I used mine every day. 1 and 1/2 gallons of hot water (heat it on your stove) in a converted weed sprayer makes a superb shower. Tutorials to convert the weed sprayer online. Cost me $35 for a great spray shower with max pressure, and could even use it outdoors. Put your porta potty in the shower stall when you're not showering. Easy peasy. With all the disease going around, it makes sense not to have to use public restrooms. I traveled in a high-top van for years, full time, and like I said, took a shower every morning and could use the potty anytime I wanted. Loved it. I agree on the fixed bed with garage beneath. Divide garage into inside-access (drawers for clothes and stuff) and outside-access for the nitty gritty stuff. Massive amounts of storage, even in a van. If you want to have people over for a meal, use an outdoor folding table unless you have a really big bus.

Thank you for the honesty

I love your realness I appreciate it!

Nice! on weeks where you don't have a build going on, but still need content, these video's are exactly what you need. you can get more in depth on previous videos, where what you did, or what wasn't really seen in context. there are a lot of first timers looking for how to vids. and having experience you do in builds, it's a perfect fit. way to step up your youtube game. can you touch on water tanks, grey tanks, and plumbing for those, in your next how to? how's Jaylena, and her build, doing?

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!! I’ll add that to the que

This is the best "tips" video I've seen. Thank you so much for all the info and the timely manner in which it was delivered!

Great Advice ... I agree ...simple simple on first build.

This is really a bare-bones practical video about good advice, the best way to know what you want get your bus or some stuff in it that you’re going to use daily and hit the road and build as you go

@isaacturnerit

9 ай бұрын

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You just answered so many questions for me and gave me so many things to reconsider, thank you so much!

Thank you Issac, it's true about being realistic. To start build the bed, take it out and see what you want and need. Than build it out the way your needs are. I need a shower and a toilet lol. But you can cook outside for a bit. Propane stoves is better for sure. Do you need the oven, 4 or 3 or 2 burners?! If you are traveling to Arizona make sure it's not during the summer, cuz than you'd need the AC. When it's 120° outside, who wants to be outside then. Lol. Great job giving the people the information.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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You should do a maintenance video. How to change the oil... dump and inspect the rear end... maybe drive lives and u joints. Hanger bearings. Maybe explain when shocks springs and leafs should be replaced. Alot of people dont understand how easy it is.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

I take my bus to a shop for all that so I couldn’t make that video

I really like the way you laid everything out, you were real and didn't waste any time getting to the point. I agree with you that people have a problem saying, "I don't know (or I need help)." The International DT466 is a solid choice for a commercial diesel engine (good 1st commercial engine). They are in most smaller International school busses. The engines in the International and Freightliners busses are all really good, however you need to learn how to drive them correctly. If you are running them at 2500+ rpm because you want to try and do 80mph on the freeway, you are going to blow up your engine. The way I was taught: 2000RPM all day and night, 2200RPM every now and then when you really need to, 2500RPM never! There are some costs that come with commercial engines, like the 5 gallons of oil that I go through when I change the oil in the DT466.

Thank you for taking the time to teach so many people 😊 I'm so glad Jaylena met you !!! You are awesome !!!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Angie

Great information! I'm about 75% into my build and still learning every day. Thanks for sharing ☺️

This is really good advice. Watching alot of videos most definitely put pressure on you to make it the way you see. But your advice is more attainable to actually have one. Thank you for your time and advice.

What a great video you put out for all. Lots to learn and I like what you said, build for yourself.

You're so genuine

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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You are so right. I built my bed, but wish I had seen your bed build video sooner. Somewhere down the road is a bed rebuild. Appreciate you.

Excellent advice. Thanks a lot!!

You really covered some great information. Your comments on design and overdoing it on your first build is so true. I have a basic van build and am ready to change it already. I love your last build. It's really beautiful 😍 Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

Isaac this was a good video for people getting into bus life. There’s a lot of those out there I watch that do things you were telling in the video, insurance,engines builds, your helping people in these life styles if they take your advice. Stay strong my friend.

Some solid adivce on bus life- thank you!

Such great, practical advice - well done!

Thank you for sharing your experience. It was very helpful.

@isaacturnerit

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Genuinely very helpful video. Thanks for sharing man!

😃 thanks for sharing this information! Prayers for you guys 🙏❤️

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful advice. Thank you! Love and light to you, Jaylena and the kitties!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Amen 🙏 Issac I’m with you Power Stroke Diesel you’re Amazing 😉 you know your stuff 🌟

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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My 2005 Blue Bird Vision at 38 feet long is insured with Shelter liability only while I'm in building stage so I can move it around if I need to, is $89 for 6 months. Personal Use less than 1000 miles a year. I'm also middle aged and have a perfect driving record in Oklahoma.

Awesome video, great value packed tips👍

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I never thought about the bed mold issue!!! Spot on great advice also regarding the bus matters most!! Great video!

Very informational. Thanks for sharing.

Isaac, these were really great. You are not repeating and others have not said this. Thank you!!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you jean

Love the tips 100 percent right on.love you're work on al buses

Thank you!!!! Amazing information to help me!!! Glad you were to the point with out the BS!!! Thank you again.

Thanks for the tips! Always helpful!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I’m in MA had to register my shuttle bus as a van and bring to the RMV. Glad my vehicle was from here otherwise it might have even harder. It was an old commercial vehicle. My plan was eventually to register it RV -now I’m just gonna keep it registered as van to do a no build layout. Keep it Simple

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Fosho

Isaac, I don't know much about electrical, so I had Lone Star Skoolie Conversions in San Antonio, TX do my electrical to include a 5000 BTU AC unit in my bus. Due to the fact that I live in the south where the humidity and heat is very high, air-conditioning is a necessity.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly that sounds good expensive

great job . love you

Fantastic tips!! Great advise!! Love that each bus you have done are so different. . Thank you Isaac. Hope Jaylena is feeling better ❣️

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Excellent tips across the board. Appreciate what you are doing! Keep up the great work!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Great advice Isaac! You are so knowledgeable when it comes to building a bus! I hope Jaylena is getting better. Prayers and God bless.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie

Wonderful tips and advice ISSAC. I have been very impressed with every bus you have built because you put so much pride in your work along with many long days. You’re for sure a pro when it comes to converting buses. You put your heart and soul into every build. I think you are a great bus guy and I think you will be a GREAT DAD.I hope and pray sweet JAYLENA is getting better.Give her my love.👍👍💕💕

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for the great advice!

Great tips Isaac. I pray Jaylena's on the mend. Stay safe my friends

excellent tips! i cant wait to start on my skoolie!

@isaacturnerit

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

Great tips. Thank you

Perfect tips!! I especially think tip 5 is the best!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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GREAT tips! Thanks Isaac!!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rochelle

Thank you!

Thanks for the helpful info!

Dude, great tips and info! 🎉

Really helpful. Thanks

Great job. Very informative. Thank you.

Great information Isaac , your the best 😊💕

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great tips, Isaac. I made a slatted bed frame, too. It's a good idea, even in small rigs like mine. 👍 I didn't want to do custom electrical in my SUV so I bought power stations instead.

@marionkyman

2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what kind of power stations and where you got them?

@freedomdove

2 жыл бұрын

@@marionkyman I have a Jackery 500, an Inergy Apex (they offer the Flex model now), and a Montex X-1000. I got them all online.

Love! All your builds

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks Issac great information.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

This is a great video! Down to earth suggestions! Learning from you as I build.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

You,re a life saver, Thank you so much!

This guy is full of wisdom and knowledge, you are amazing!!!!!

@isaacturnerit

10 ай бұрын

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moving back home to family in Oregon and gonna start looking for busses and starting the build in maybe a year or two. this video has been very helpful :D

Thank you Issac another great video, Cheers from Napa Valley

Awesome tips!

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the tips 😁

Good tips and beautiful build.👍

One of my favorite vids of yours. Thank you, brother!

@isaacturnerit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Helpful tips, ty for sharing your thoughts. 💖🐱‍👤

Great tips and advice

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks yo

A lot of facts in this one. Great vid.

Another good video!!! Thank You for sharing.

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya for watching

Very good information!!! Thanks!! I have always said if I had a bus that I would take it to a mechanic first and foremost.

TY Isaac I learned alot.

Thank you, excellent tips

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya

Thank you so much! This was definitely helpful

As a 13 year old child who's only plan for money is being a web designer this is quite possibly the greatest advice i could have been given. Thank you for eveything, ik im not the smartest tool in the box, but do know that i just wanna experience it more than anything.

I love this video you kept it 💯 all the way through.. the crazy thing " in my opinion" lol is that your tips are common sense 😂 you explained it like if was an actual stick home.

Thank you great information

@isaacturnerit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you