River Channel

River Channel

This channel focuses on adventure...from whitewater paddling to Skoolie conversions.

In fact, I had to rewrite this description! I began channel to share my passion for rivers; but, as life goes, I found myself converting a school bus (to drive around to different rivers) and many of my videos are now geared toward that!

I hope that the joining of two separate passions doesn't confuse people (or the KZread algorithm too much!

I love rivers. I spend my summers guiding rafts on the West Branch of the Penobscot River, living in a riverside tent, paddling with some of the kindest and coolest people I know, and feeling like I am truly home.

When I'm not on the 'Nob, I love checking out other rivers and learning from other boaters. My lovely bride and I have been fortunate to have paddled in many parts of the US, Chile, Costa Rica and Ecuador..and still exploring!

Thanks for stopping by! Please consider subscribing and I hope to see you on the river!

Time is Water

Time is Water

Skoolie Living in Florida

Skoolie Living in Florida

Skoolie Under Storage

Skoolie Under Storage

Building a LiFePo4 Battery

Building a LiFePo4 Battery

Skooter Haven Review

Skooter Haven Review

Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry

Full Time Skoolie Living

Full Time Skoolie Living

RV Starlink for the Skoolie

RV Starlink for the Skoolie

Skoolie Storage

Skoolie Storage

Short Bus Skylight

Short Bus Skylight

Purging Skoolie Pipes

Purging Skoolie Pipes

Short Bus Ceiling Removal

Short Bus Ceiling Removal

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  • @JohnWhittaker-x3b
    @JohnWhittaker-x3b5 күн бұрын

    12:34

  • @JohnWhittaker-x3b
    @JohnWhittaker-x3b5 күн бұрын

    Best guide Ted, just spent last weekend tackling Penobscot with his expertise and making the challenge especially fun. Extremely competent, sharing knowledge in and out of the river experience. Looking forward to the next high flying raft ride

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel5 күн бұрын

    Thanks, John! It's a special place and I was happy to share it!

  • @RGTJR1003
    @RGTJR100313 күн бұрын

    What part number is the bag

  • @jake-mv5oi
    @jake-mv5oiАй бұрын

    Nice work. I had to replace a section around the wheels on mine. Thankfully I was able to reuse the ribs. I used a plasma cutter to remove the spot welds.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-ChannelАй бұрын

    Ohh...I could have used a plasma cutter! Some of the bolts chewed up multiple blades!

  • @JoanneRakosi
    @JoanneRakosi2 ай бұрын

    & just to clarify run all negatives on the fuse side to the same ground as the breaker side? So both will be wired to the chassis ground?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel2 ай бұрын

    Joanne...I'm not exactly sure what you mean. The way I understand it, everything is eventually grounded to the frame of the bus. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by fuse side or breaker side.

  • @JoanneRakosi
    @JoanneRakosi2 ай бұрын

    Are those the circuit breakers with the prongs on the back or without? Need to know so I get the right breakers to redo mine

  • @iamunknowable
    @iamunknowable2 ай бұрын

    I am not a fan of the end result, looks like something i could do myself but wouldn't want anyone to see. But you liking how it turned out is all that matters. 😅

  • @r1-ing
    @r1-ing2 ай бұрын

    The only time you hear about Vikings is during a rafting trip. And the regular season... ...That was an NFL joke

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops13273 ай бұрын

    👍👍😊😊

  • @TxSabre7
    @TxSabre74 ай бұрын

    Why not just the 1 sloped dry pack?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure I understand. What do you mean by 1 sloped? (I probably didn't do it because I didn't know anything about it)

  • @TxSabre7
    @TxSabre74 ай бұрын

    Your first mortar dry pack was to get the slope for drainage, then you added the liner and another dry pack. I searched online to find why 2 dry packs are used, but no success. Where did you read to do 2 dry packs instead of just putting down the liner and 1 dry pack with the slope? I just put in my drain and I'm trying to decide which method to use.@@River-Channel

  • @lisabianco1282
    @lisabianco12824 ай бұрын

    Ugh… I’ve got my work cut out.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    That might have been my least favorite part...

  • @lisabianco1282
    @lisabianco12824 ай бұрын

    Hahaha we are burning up cutting wheels! Great videos (love the rafting vids too) So happy to have met y’all and look forward to learning more. -your Katahdin neighbor, lisa

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    That's why I started the cuts with grinding wheels! Great to connect; reach out anytime!

  • @TossTurner
    @TossTurner4 ай бұрын

    It's not the eagle who he answered? : "Hey, " I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home" and the question is who are "they"? but there the song ends.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    Good question. Is it the "crowd" he should be running with rather than the crowd that pulls him away from his true calling?

  • @MrSilvertech
    @MrSilvertech4 ай бұрын

    Is your fan running ? The 120v is for the fan as well as the display and the sparker

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    Yes...fan runs.

  • @psychkosys
    @psychkosys5 ай бұрын

    Been having the worst luck, im 98% finished and cant find anyone to insure my curaeay shittle bus conversion. Will be calling Kelly tomorrow with hipefully good results. Thank you very much for this hard to find information. Subscribed.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Best of luck...

  • @Shelter93
    @Shelter935 ай бұрын

    Do they have any bathrooms besides porta potties? Looks nice.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel4 ай бұрын

    I thought I remembered seeing a bath house on the description, but I don't remember seeing it when we were there.

  • @57trainboy
    @57trainboy5 ай бұрын

    What is Kelly's full name and what is her phone

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel5 ай бұрын

    Here is the contact info for Kelly Newsome: Phone 352-326-9300 Cell 352-603-1653 Fax 352-326-3931

  • @jezzbell76
    @jezzbell765 ай бұрын

    Hiii...I'm in stage..remove the seats my question is Should I keep the heaters back there? Pros cons?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel5 ай бұрын

    If you see yourself traveling in cold climates you may want to leave it in so you don't have to run an alternative heat source. We stay mostly in warm climates in winter so took it out.

  • @GuestInvitado-gd3bi
    @GuestInvitado-gd3bi5 ай бұрын

    Nice welder. I am a beginner. I clicked on the video because I saw the FORNEY. I am using one at work, it's a different model, but looks identical to yours. The machine is solid and easy to use. I am considering buying the machine you have for my own personal use. Good review, thanks a bunch.👍👍

  • @srtignano
    @srtignano5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I still use it on a lot of projects! Really happy with it.

  • @philmickey7247
    @philmickey72476 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel6 ай бұрын

    You, too, Phil!

  • @backcountryboondockers
    @backcountryboondockers7 ай бұрын

    Can I put a wf8955 in my wf8935

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    I couldn't make an informed recommendation on that, sorry! I don't know about the 8935.

  • @kelimariearendt8389
    @kelimariearendt83897 ай бұрын

    Hey, that's me! I didnt realize how much of this you were filming! I must have assumed you were snapping photos,; love it! Looking forward to hanging out with you guys more and finishing her up!

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    The spray can dance and the flying leap were my favorite parts! Thanks so much!

  • @HarmonyExpressSkoolie
    @HarmonyExpressSkoolie7 ай бұрын

    Wow, Ted! Sure looks awesome. I cannot believe that she did all of that with spray cans!!!!

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Spray cans weren't the original plan, but when we went to the auto store and ordered paint that had a clear coat in it, this is what they gave us!

  • @isaacsims6203
    @isaacsims62037 ай бұрын

    Cant wait to meet my bus familey🙂

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    See ya on the road!

  • @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net
    @IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net7 ай бұрын

    Looks awesome!

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @philmickey7247
    @philmickey72477 ай бұрын

    Welcome back!😁

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Tougher to find content with less projects!

  • @philmickey7247
    @philmickey72477 ай бұрын

    @@River-Channel But interesting...always! Till next time.😊👍

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Working on a "This is what we like and would change after a year of full time bus living" @@philmickey7247

  • @no-1223
    @no-12237 ай бұрын

    I know I’m late but I’d like to see you explain band on the run

  • @Billy-cs4cc
    @Billy-cs4cc7 ай бұрын

    Is that wheel well thin metal? Was it replaced before. My international has heavy steel wheel wells. I wonder if it varies with manufacturers of the bus?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel7 ай бұрын

    Thin's a relative term, Billy! Not sure...I'm guessing around 16 gauge. You can buy the wheels wells, but they weren't as cheap as I had hoped...

  • @markstevens2888
    @markstevens28888 ай бұрын

    excellent

  • @pastyhen2200
    @pastyhen22009 ай бұрын

    Did you ever have any moisture problems with mold or anything? This is a lot like I'm currently building mine and I've had some concerns.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel9 ай бұрын

    Not really. It was a pretty rainy summer and no mold. Early last spring we used the heat a lot and had condensation on the windows. But no problems. If I had to do it all over I’d spray foam the whole bus.

  • @WideAwakeTravels
    @WideAwakeTravels10 ай бұрын

    How has the ceiling held up? We're thinking about buying the same one for our skoolie

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel10 ай бұрын

    Great...no problems at all!

  • @WideAwakeTravels
    @WideAwakeTravels10 ай бұрын

    @@River-Channel thank you

  • @robertmatthews7866
    @robertmatthews786610 ай бұрын

    Dang...I deliberately looked this up cause I'm about to cover it in an English class and was looking for someone else's thoughts on the meaning within that seemingly bizarre falsetto bridge. I'm not sure why it says "she's flying", not "he..."

  • @robertmatthews7866
    @robertmatthews786610 ай бұрын

    But to be fair, I dig what else you have to say about the song..

  • @isaacsims6203
    @isaacsims620310 ай бұрын

    Lol on the sound efects lol lol

  • @AlohaOhana14
    @AlohaOhana1410 ай бұрын

    I just got a skoolie I live in Washington DC and im.looking to get insurance to register my GMC short bus, do you have kelly's info, thank you for all your help.

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel10 ай бұрын

    It's in the description below the video. Best of luck!

  • @AlohaOhana14
    @AlohaOhana1410 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much ;)@@River-Channel

  • @tylerferrand8786
    @tylerferrand878610 ай бұрын

    Just emailed Kelly! Thanks a lot 😊

  • @alexhemp4598
    @alexhemp459811 ай бұрын

    BY FAR THE BEST DOOR INSTALL VIDEO!!! THANK YOU

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @abbe1abbe156
    @abbe1abbe15611 ай бұрын

    Impressive built out. Thanks for sharing!

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Still living in it full time and loving it.

  • @abbe1abbe156
    @abbe1abbe15611 ай бұрын

    @@River-Channel So cool! I'm glad you're enjoying it. We have a Ford shuttle bus that we can stand inside. I decided to convert it to take our kids on road trips when they're off from school. They're still young and love their school so we didn't want to disrupt that.

  • @littlemountainservice4249
    @littlemountainservice424911 ай бұрын

    I'm not a beginner I own my on welding service an I use this machine out in the field all the time great machine I plug it up to my Hobart welder/generator for smaller jobs and I'll tell u something else to I see u have the forney wire witch is a good wire don't get me wrong but if u use the blue demon E71T11 wire in it u will get much better welds and hardly no spatter

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendation! I'll pick some up for the next project!

  • @lchasess
    @lchasess Жыл бұрын

    thank you very good video

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel11 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @markmundle2104
    @markmundle2104 Жыл бұрын

    where did the black wire with the pigtail hook up to that came in the power center

  • @dawnschouest4942
    @dawnschouest4942 Жыл бұрын

    Don't see Kelly's #

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    You can find it in the description: Here is the contact info for Kelly Newsome: Phone 352-326-9300 Cell 352-603-1653 Fax 352-326-3931 27615 US HWY 27 Suite #110 Leesburg , FL 34748 Email [email protected]

  • @liareuse
    @liareuse Жыл бұрын

    Hi Just purchased a school bus and cutting out I realised it’s way more rusty than expected and might have to do the same, how much did it cost in metal / material ?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    I don't remember exactly...but I think the sheet steel was around $400 and the tube steel was around $300;

  • @radstorm
    @radstorm Жыл бұрын

    Great review. As a matter of fact this is the one I bought, thanks to your review. Totally happy with it as I too am a beginner pretty much. I like your honesty and the fact you're not reviewing it like some pros whose skills have gone to their head. I mean really, comparing a $399 welder to a $4,000 welder, then say it's junk because it cant do the same job. lol

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    I know, right? "This Honda Civic is a pile of garbage because it's not as fast as a Porsche." I'm still really happy with it...just welded a crack in my exhaust with it last week. Super handy to have around!

  • @joannesinspirations
    @joannesinspirations Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, how much is that insurance costing you, if you don't mind me asking?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    We bundled it with home insurance so it's about $30 a month.

  • @TylerBalstad
    @TylerBalstad Жыл бұрын

    Im always surprised your videos dont have more views. Watching you work there are so many small details and tips to pick up - the kind of things you usually only pick up from making tons of mistakes on your own 😄

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tyler! I certainly made a lot of mistakes along the way. Learning how to fix them made me a better builder!

  • @mikervlife6653
    @mikervlife6653 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched your video. Mine is in lithium mode but it’s only putting out 13.5 volts. However it is pushing about 55 amps thought. Thoughts?

  • @tedtibbetts6537
    @tedtibbetts6537 Жыл бұрын

    I am not an electrician. 55 amps seem like a lot, though. Do you have a BMS on your battery?

  • @jeanbuckley5917
    @jeanbuckley5917 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone have insurance in nj?

  • @mrhow2712
    @mrhow2712 Жыл бұрын

    Good info Thanks for the video man!

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    No problem! I’m liking it more and more the better I get with it!

  • @kccaldwell6739
    @kccaldwell6739 Жыл бұрын

    I need insurance for my school bus what to do

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    Call Kelly.

  • @steelpix
    @steelpix Жыл бұрын

    How has it held up?

  • @River-Channel
    @River-Channel Жыл бұрын

    Great! Not peeling at all despite my climbing up there to pull kayaks on and off the roof. It does get dirty, but so does the rest of the bus.