That was a lot of hard work which paid off because the finished product looks amazing. I think every time Meredith sits on that deck she's going to remember the pain of staining those boards twice.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true!! It will make relaxing up there so much more enjoyable Thank you!

This looks great, and i am v impressed with your tenacity and how you made it look so nice. I have a suggestion though. Because you have the top edge of the wood art facing the sky, that top edge, especially where you have exposed cross sections of wood and ply, are going to weather badly. They will absorb water at different rates, swell and discolour. Eventually your art will fall apart. I am going to suggest 2 solutions. Both would work. If you did both at once, it would be even better. 1. Seal that top edge of the art with some kind of cap. A metal strip or a strip of tape. Something weatherproof and light proof that will cover the top and down the sides by a 1/4 inch or so to make the water run off down the front of the panel, not into the wood itself. 2. Spread your decking boards out a fraction, so that they are evenly spaced, but the outside boards overhang the cross beams by a fraction more than the depth of the art. Then just attach the art so that the front of the art is flush with the side of the deck plank. Hope that helps.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Those are both great ideas! Thank you so much and that makes a lot of sense, I will look into how I can make that happen!

Meredith you are a genius!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Meredith, I am so proud of you. Lady, you got the building skills down pat. I adore your wood art.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Practice makes perfect I guess lol

Looking awesome! You guys have been a huge inspiration for my wife and I building a skoolie starting next year !

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much!! Congratulations!

*IMPRESSIVEEEEE!* Clap clap clap! This is definitely a project to be proud of! Even with all the ups and downs... Hanging out on this beauty out in the wild is going to make it all worth it! Love love love the wood art. You've really got that down! What a unique design! Meredith... I can't tell ya how impressed I am with you getting out there and doing all that on your own! It's amazing! Getting those beems up onto the roof on! Holy smokes. I would have 💩! With all that gorgeous wood art... Brian + I cannot wait to see what you do with the interior design! Paco... You rocked it too! I am just in awe of my TX sista from another mister. Keep rocking it, young lovers! We are cheering for you! Hope that heat lays off for you soon, and you get a nice Fall down there. The leaves have almost completely fallen off the trees up here... YIKES! Anywas. BIG Love! - E + B

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

I must tell you this project tested me, a few times!! hahah I am pretty dang impressed with myself if I do say so! Thank you so much for always being so encouraging and supportive! Like I said if we built a school bus together... Idk that we would have power but it would look good hahahah! Thank you guys so much for always watching, can't wait to hang out up there together, decks together hahahahha!

Looks amazing! Love the extra attention to detail, stability and of course, matching your artsy storage doors.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are very happy with how it turned out!

Absolutely brilliant - love the Teak color - Meredith you are so much fun and you were right it was priceless to see Paco's expression. Love that the top and the garage doors match. Can't wait to see what next you two will work on 💜💜

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That is so nice of you to say, have to keep it positive no matter what!!

It suddenly occurred to me...I am watching paint dry. And I enjoyed it.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAhaha i guess you are right! Im glad it was entertaining at least!

I have a great bus ......looking forward to building a great deck.....

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! let me know how it goes

G'day Guys, that looks terrific, well done Meredith that was hard work and you and Paco came through on it. The Thompson's seal is a really great product I have used it on brick work and it's still waterproof after 20 years. When the roof of the bus is painted the deck will look fantastic and the great thing about it the bus has a very long chassis so it looks part of it. That wasn't easy to build it was great watching you build it nice filming and editing, stay safe and well regards John

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much!! That is so nice of you and it is awesome to hear that the seal last so long!!

I know I am way behind, but what happened with the one board you showed is called “cupping”. You always install with the cup down so that the pressure and time will flatten it out. That board will eventually warp and need replacing. It probably won’t happen anytime soon but it is something to keep in mind when replacing it

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much that is great information!

I love your personality. You guys are very thorough. Nice job.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We try to be detailed so it will be a helpful video and hopefully entertaining too!

I just bought 2 inch pip! Stealing some inspiration, planning on using steel tubing /unistrut vs 4x4s, then running bleacher seats as my decking

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Let us know how it goes

Your efforts are admirable however you will need to reapply yearly. Should have stained first then apply the Thompson’s. I used the Thompson’s on my home deck which is why I know about reapplying. Also, be very careful up there because the wood will be slippery when wet for the first few months. Great job lady! Cheers.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I did stain before treating with thompsons but thankfully we have lefter over so i can reapply if I need to

Oh I like that color!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

It was a pain in the but to get but thank you!

It looks so much better!!!!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work. Very talented

@GustheStruggleBus

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

All that work and artwork too! Classy classy classy! Great job on the deck you two! The hard work will make you enjoy it more!!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! The hard work was worth it thank goodness!

Yah! Nicely done!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

looking great guys! thanks for inspiring us for our soon to be roof top deck! Yours came out so great with that beautiful side panel!!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Of course, that is so exciting!! I can’t wait to see!!!

That looks amazing!!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very nice, you should carry that design all around the deck. Are you guys going to put a railing around it? Can’t wait for the next steps. Stay safe.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

The solar panels are upfront and the pull-out rail is in the back so we would not be able to do that. Those also took a long time to make so I'm not sure I have it in me to make more yet haha. We do not plan on putting a railing. Thank you!

@lisaswinson2102

3 жыл бұрын

I was talking about adding the design all around the deck.

You’re working hard 👏👏👏awesome, I love it that deck

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

We sure are! Thank you so much!

Congratulations on a monumental project, guys!!! What a great feeling it must be to get that done. Love your wood art!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It really does feel monumental!

Yessir getting it done my way Meredith, Lots of girl power and a few splinters 😅💪🏾 fantastic

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah you can say that again! Thank you so much!

My wife and I truly enjoy your progress on your skoolie. We missed when you guys put up the on the top deck rails? Do you have a video for these?

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you so much! Yes we do, it was a long time ago lol but we did! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmiOq8icdtq8Zbw.html

Where do you get your background music? Loving it in all the vids. Also loving the videos in general. Can't wait to see it road ready!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Right now audio library, thank you so much!!

Wow!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hhhaha thank you!!

Great job on the deck

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it

Pipe is measured on the inside of opening. Tubing is measured on the outside.

@GustheStruggleBus

2 жыл бұрын

yep

Really cool looking, great job. Please invite us to see the bus when your finished?

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Who knows when we will be done lol

Very helpful video! Do you have any footage of how you attached the plumbing flange pipe fittings to the top of the bus? Are they tied in to the ribs or through-bolted to the inside of the bus? Thanks!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you so much! Yes of course we do! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmiOq8icdtq8Zbw.html

@pem5034

3 жыл бұрын

@@GustheStruggleBus Excellent, thank you!

Hey y’all, I’m working on a 6-window Chevy Collins, wanting to do something just a liiittle lighter and smaller. Any qualms about 1.5” pipe for a similar set up? Or even lighter ideas? Thanks for all of the helpful tips and inspiration!

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! That is awesome and a great idea, no qualms here! We could have used that but we wanted to do the pull out pipe so it should work fine for yours!

Are you in Texas? and how are you insuring it with the deck?

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

We sure are! We have gotten a few quotes from allstate!

Ive heard that problem before with Thompsons

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

Great information. Thank you. The music and the attempt to entertain is unnecessary. Your ideas and hard work speak for themselves.

👍🏻😁

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Te pasaste meredith

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!!!

So how did you attach the 4x4 to the metal pipe?

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

I used U bolts

i think that you has to redo the stain worked out great ,,,i really like the teak way better

@stevenannett1739

3 жыл бұрын

had,,,,,and i hope youll be around for help when i start my build sis

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

It is the wood because it is treated,some treated wood is heavy and wet and some is light and dry

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

You have a great point!

Great job guys how do I get in touch with you guys

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! You can message us through instagram or email us at mapgps17@gmail.com

@jeep90jeep

3 жыл бұрын

I sent you a email thanks again

Sorry paco and meredith i wash late. Like the wood color. Butt when you do the deck start in the middle and than You start good. Have fun Whit building more

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

That is ok! Thank you for watching, wither way we would have been a board short lol but maybe next time!

Show this video to Thompsons! They may reimburse you for your trouble.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

You never know!

Hey Guys what is the KZread in Spanish? Please provide the link to subscribe in Spanish

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we don't have one yet but we might make one in the future

I like the teak so much better

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love the way it turned out

Your screws are to short. Looks really good.

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You have to physically mix stain not just shake it on the darker stains

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip

@justintrussell7739

3 жыл бұрын

@@GustheStruggleBus be sure to re mix frequently, while staining also not just before hand. That will give you consistency.

Maybe it’s the wood

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

maybe

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@nortavon

3 жыл бұрын

hint: ad blocker

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

We post late at night so usually, it uploads while we are sleeping. So we have to update it the next day because KZreads automatic adds put wayyy too many on there. It should be updated now

Ok bro. You have some big arms. However your lady, pulling them 4x4 s up like that ! You better mind yourself...

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha If only he would listen to that!

u bolts to short thy will back out thy need to have 2 in of wo9od to hold

@GustheStruggleBus

3 жыл бұрын

They do have 2 inches to hold on to

@mlviper30

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you check your ubolts from time to time. Wood expands and contracts due to weather, the bolts will loosen(regardless of the lock washer). If you have to tighten them, give the holes a good dose of water seal. It will help the wood from rooting inside out. Wood is not like metal, it changes all the time. So just check on it, you have a lot of hard work in it.