Skoolie Tour: Millenials Built Their Off-Grid Dream House in a Transit Bus

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @busmaniacandy
    @busmaniacandy Год назад +24

    Hey Guys!!! I'm a San Jose State Grad and guess what??? I used to DRIVE 304!!!!!! I am so glad you guys bought it and turned it into a lovely home! You're living my dream!!!! Enjoy the heck out of her! She was a good bus!

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  Год назад +5

      Wow that is so rad! I shared this with Sam and Katy and they are very excited to hear that. It's kind of wild to think about the lives these buses had before we converted them and the dozens of people who drove them and thousands who rode in them! It's so cool to hear that you drove this bus and you're right it's a great bus. When are you building yours?!

    • @busmaniacandy
      @busmaniacandy Год назад +3

      Yeah! What a small world! I drove buses while going to school and ended up with a 14year career before doing something different! Was just helping a friend of mine with his Prevost on Monday! Working on the wife but I’m going to do an MCI or PD4106 for more room! Every bus has a story!!!!

  • @WomanUnfiltered
    @WomanUnfiltered Год назад +9

    It's funny that building a bus to avoid natural disasters when possible was what popped into your head. I live on the Georgia coast & every hurricane season, it's batten down the hatches & go where it's safe. I started thinking of going
    tiny & mobile, when my last child was in his 2nd year of college. I spent time checking out all of the options but decided a 40' activity bus was what I'd need. I knew I wanted to be off grid capable, but I also knew being a traveling crafter of most woodworking items, I'd need more space for tools & reclaimed wood. So I started reading and watching all the bus builds, collecting ideas. Next year my house goes on the market, the bus gets bought & the build will begin. 😊

  • @glenng.8254
    @glenng.8254 2 года назад +7

    This man understands a happy wife = Happy life

  • @stargazingscotty9240
    @stargazingscotty9240 4 месяца назад +2

    This is my favorite bus build so far! Love it!

  • @mandepilot
    @mandepilot 2 года назад +58

    I've never really seen a bus I would want to live in full-time.....until now. You all did an amazing job and clearly take great pride in your home.

  • @deniseparker6346
    @deniseparker6346 2 года назад +18

    One of my favorite skoolies so far and I've seen a lot. Well done!

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  2 года назад +1

      Wow, thank you!

    • @sidlori1592
      @sidlori1592 2 года назад +2

      Ditto. VERY well done. I've seen videos of full-size (55-foot) conversions that didn't look this spacious or well thought out.

  • @taracampbell3862
    @taracampbell3862 2 года назад +4

    One of the best. The dog drinking was adorable and then we saw her face and oh my! Super fun bus and family

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 2 года назад +17

    Very beautiful and incredibly well thought out. 💝🙏💝 defiantly a beautiful home for your family! Congratulations and Thank You for sharing your home with us! 💝🙏💝

  • @nisar6339
    @nisar6339 2 года назад +7

    That’s the nicest bus I’ve ever seen and I’ve been watching bus builds for a couple of years!

  • @sjladuke75
    @sjladuke75 Год назад +1

    Really beautiful skoolie!

  • @ShellyBomb
    @ShellyBomb 2 года назад +13

    Wow --- so many of the appliances are FULL size, that galley kitchen is so spacious; what a fabulous build-out of a school bus 🚌 !
    Dang - nice cockpit --- looks like Sam is ready to take-off into outer space 🚀 !! And, that sweet flip around screen - that goes from day (work) to night (viewing) 💝

  • @shirleyashanti3031
    @shirleyashanti3031 2 года назад +6

    So luxurious and comfy. You can grow old with this beauty. Thank you for sharing your sweet, magnificent home. ❤️

  • @SEEKenDESTROY
    @SEEKenDESTROY 2 года назад +3

    Knowing that you own a Honda Element says it all, mate! Keep it great! And of course,
    GREAT BUILD!!!

  • @dwight2812
    @dwight2812 2 года назад +5

    Nice Clean Build
    well made video, one of the few I’ve watched all the way through.
    I’ve lived nomadic life since 2012. I love this lifestyle

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  2 года назад +1

      Aw nice glad you liked the build and the tour. You're a true veteran of the nomadic lifestyle. That's 10 years!

  • @johntinglin7280
    @johntinglin7280 19 дней назад

    Love the use of wood. It is extensively used but does not feel overpowering.

  • @wendyraymond1751
    @wendyraymond1751 2 года назад +35

    What a beautiful gorgeous bus absolutely love it ..you thought of everything an such an incredible use of space its gorgeous could happily luve there ..si extremely talented ..you worked your magic ..incredible much love to you an your gorgeous family from Cyprus God bless x

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much Wendy!! The bus turned out great!!!

    • @wendyraymond1751
      @wendyraymond1751 2 года назад +2

      @@MobileDwellings the pleasure was all mine x

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      @tcmhammer 2 года назад

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    • @tcmhammer
      @tcmhammer 2 года назад

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  • @sights3255kamobrin
    @sights3255kamobrin Год назад +2

    Iss the Space,Beautifully built,calming sensation of the Home for me‼️🌌💜

  • @abadatha
    @abadatha Год назад +1

    This is amazing. Literally the only change I would make is more batteries, and instead of the cell signal booster I'd add a Starlink to have an internet connection anywhere. Then I can use my phone through the wifi, and also my laptop can connect to the internet. This is 100% inspiration.

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n 2 года назад +27

    Beautiful bus. Very impressive. Love the crate for the pupper! What a cute doggo! Your tiny home on wheels ticks off everything on my list except for the gas stove. But to each his own. I just think it’s the greatest. You all did an awesome job. Congratulations. I especially love the mini split. It’s something being used more and more. Glad to see it’s being utilized rather then those crazy big things you usually see! Many happy, safe travels! Vaya con Dios!!

  • @angelinabencomo3745
    @angelinabencomo3745 2 года назад +7

    Love it! You two are adorable together! 🤗

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 2 года назад +3

    You bus home is beautiful, i love all the nice clean lines and how you have made such good use of the space , the kitchen area and the arched sliding doors are the best 👌 😊👍💕💕💕

  • @lwitt8448
    @lwitt8448 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely the most beautiful bus build I have seen yet. Great video, thank you!

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN 2 года назад +59

    Millenials know how to build some stuff!! This one turned out pretty amazing, Justin. Considering you were a firefighter a couple years ago and didn't really know what you were doing, to now having built two buses, way to go. I think you have this bus building thing pretty well down at this point. Thanks for all the great build vids. What's the next build going to be???

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  2 года назад +8

      Glad you appreciate them. I am actually quite proud of this bus. It turned out really tight! As for the next build...I don't have anything in the works yet but we'll be settling back into our home soon and transitioning Nova into kindergarten. I want to build something...I've got a lot of ideas of course!

    • @2AZSUN
      @2AZSUN 2 года назад +2

      @@MobileDwellings
      You should be proud of this build. You did great work.

    • @lennyp4782
      @lennyp4782 2 года назад +1

      @@MobileDwellings It won't last. you'll see how difficult it'll be to raise a kid in it. The novelty will wear out. So, just enjoy it because it'll get old as you get older 😱🤪🤔😂

    • @1982MCI
      @1982MCI 2 года назад +1

      Firefighters are some of the best builders, electricians, and trades people out there so that’s not surprising at all how nice the bus build turned out. It looks like he’s built 50 buses so far as nice as this one turned out so hopefully he keeps building!! We need good builders like Justin! Can’t wait to see what he does next!!

  • @superdude1759
    @superdude1759 11 месяцев назад

    I love your bus conversion! I from San Jose so I'm very familiar with San Jose State!
    I noticed that your knives on the magnetic holder. I had mine on a magnet for years. I see you have the Victorinox 8 inch chefs knife, I have the same one! Just a little tip: it's safer to keep the blade points down and edges away (which you've done) in case you ever fall toward the knives. You will automatically without thinking throw your hands toward the wall so best not to have the points up!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

  • @kathrynmilesfenton2755
    @kathrynmilesfenton2755 Год назад

    Nicely done! And a walk-in closet! 😂 Seriously the most spacious closet I've seen in a bus build! Great job!

  • @marylouwamos
    @marylouwamos 2 года назад

    Its so ideal to have a home bus, being close to workplace and traveling 💕💕 so perfect

  • @cyndriay1551
    @cyndriay1551 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely love everything about this beautiful bus home. So spacious & cozy & love how little nooks & areas were dedicated to spices, teas, appliances, etc. i could be oh so happy living in there. Thx for sharing your gorgeous space!

  • @woolhaze
    @woolhaze 2 года назад

    Love a bus video with a sudden mechanical keyboard feature!

  • @strawberrybubblegum3746
    @strawberrybubblegum3746 Год назад

    I love the layout, the designated spaces for each “room,” and the equal amount of storage for each of you. :) I could easily see myself living in this full-time!

  • @rhemmie2825
    @rhemmie2825 2 года назад +5

    It really turned out beautiful!! I totally missed that cool desk area being built!!

  • @xcytd4diys894
    @xcytd4diys894 2 года назад +1

    Maybe try getting a trailer to pull your SUV. That way your not putting mileage on it and your tires last longer. Great build!!

  • @timothymallon
    @timothymallon 2 года назад +2

    Just a thought, you're probably going to want a different hitch setup for your car. Something that lifts it off the ground, because every mile you tow it, that's one less mile you have on your car tires and you'll rack up miles on the odometer as well. Maybe a small flatbed for the car.

  • @Costello64
    @Costello64 Год назад

    It's so nice and humble, great job.
    I wish I knew you guys, I can make those countertops look like a million dollars, walls and cabinetry for free. Your happy faces got my ❤️ instantly. If your ever in lancaster Pennsylvania call me, in a few weeks I can make your house look like a palace!

  • @SilviaGaray-yx1rn
    @SilviaGaray-yx1rn 6 месяцев назад

    Wonderful Home Design ‼️ Congratulations 🎉

  • @dean4558
    @dean4558 2 года назад

    Hands down best bus build I've seen 🔥🔥

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 2 года назад +1

    Awesome build.
    Comfy, cozy, perfect!

  • @kathyc6698
    @kathyc6698 2 года назад +2

    A really beautiful bus…and the solar!😮😊

  • @chuckclark9464
    @chuckclark9464 2 года назад +4

    I love what you did with the bus. The only thing different for me I would want a bigger shower. So I would make a smaller counter other than that everything looks great you guys did a good job.

  • @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50
    @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50 2 года назад +5

    Great work, Great passion. ENJOY your life and let your ride be safe, no matter how many wheels you will use to move. (I am riding electric unicycles so know that one wheel is enough)

  • @annierouleau8688
    @annierouleau8688 2 года назад +2

    WOW the work you did to achieve such a beautiful space just for you is wonderful. I would live in it any day. Great work

  • @MsChaCha-45
    @MsChaCha-45 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely amazing and spacious too! Ceiling height appears high…I’m curious as to its actual height. Many blessings to you both!

  • @americanrambler4972
    @americanrambler4972 2 года назад +3

    Overall, a nice layout for your bus. Well thought out and executed. I like your portal passage way doors. Not a fan of your toilet choice however. But I am old and cranky. Your choice of using a shorter pusher bus was genius and a very good choice. Much better maneuverability and you can access many more parking areas and tighter streets and parking lot driveways. Looks like your still sorting out your mini split heat/cooling system. It will be interesting to see what you like and don’t like after a year or two and what future changes you will be making with your lessons learned and experiences.

  • @SkipSpotter
    @SkipSpotter Год назад

    If there is a Skoolie build ranking, this has got to be in the Top 2.
    It's refined, fresh and uncluttered, has great incorporated design ideas, while continuing to be minimalist with a modern feel.
    Both Thumbs Up!

  • @imdurmac1
    @imdurmac1 2 года назад +3

    a really beautiful and thoughtful build. this is literally how i see my bus/van/tiny home. :)

  • @marthabturner456
    @marthabturner456 Год назад

    I love the colors of your bus😊!

  • @sst6358
    @sst6358 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful home guys 💙watching from Dublin

  • @millicentwallace3465
    @millicentwallace3465 Год назад

    That bird is a humming bird made of coconut leaves and I think it was made by an Jamaican artisan that used to be by the entrance of James Bond Beach... really wish I still had mine.

  • @margaretb2269
    @margaretb2269 2 года назад

    Great use of space, comfortable enough for anyone to live in for years. It something I hope you hold on to the do future vacations even though you may have a house. Like that you had normal size appliances too . Choice of fridge was unusually great. If there was anything more one could ask for there, would be a clothes washer (but then that would be a house now🤔😁)

  • @jamesskeen3392
    @jamesskeen3392 2 года назад

    EXCELLENT JOB! 🤔I DIG YOUR SPICE DRAWER! 👍😂

  • @ilovealexo
    @ilovealexo 2 года назад +2

    Gorgeous, fun couple and magnificent home wowww 👏👏

  • @shawnjones9829
    @shawnjones9829 2 года назад

    I love the schoolie. Great use of space.

  • @katyquinn3849
    @katyquinn3849 2 года назад

    Woohoo! We love this video so much Justin!

  • @Pdblee
    @Pdblee Год назад

    Such an awesome home. I would love to build something like it for myself one day.

  • @liveyourlife7367
    @liveyourlife7367 2 года назад

    A real beautiful home on wheels! Save alot of money!

  • @tc-sn1vn
    @tc-sn1vn Год назад

    Great Job! Really feels like home!

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 2 года назад

    Such a well organized and well thought out bus!!!! Kudo to you!👍👍

  • @terrynorman1222
    @terrynorman1222 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful space👍🏽🥰I’d love to live in this space !

  • @junaidmansourmahdi1392
    @junaidmansourmahdi1392 2 года назад +1

    Amazing couple 💑
    So happy Time with you 🚌

  • @norahjaneeast5450
    @norahjaneeast5450 2 года назад

    I know that color scheme that was a Portland Bus a TriMet Bus it makes me so happy to see it

  • @timmyg2548
    @timmyg2548 2 года назад

    Very nice! Nicely done! Livin large in a small space.

  • @southernrebel159
    @southernrebel159 2 года назад

    Y'all did a wonderful job one the bus brother, congratulations. And she even has a 'Vitameatavegamin'. Y'all take care and YHVH bless.

  • @trudyletson1264
    @trudyletson1264 Год назад

    wow! you have done an amazing job love it

  • @mohork
    @mohork 2 года назад

    Have you got a negative and positive cable connected to your batteries from the engine block to power up your batteries with an isolator switch relay in it. This helps when your bus batteries need a starting boost if it goes flat. Just switch your isolator on and the bus battery will have power when starting the engine. Also do you have solar too. Plus having the isolator helps recharge your batteries in-house for extra power, especially for those low sunlight days.

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 2 года назад +1

    Very well done and cozy!

  • @candyclemens4432
    @candyclemens4432 2 года назад

    You have an awesome 👌bus home!!!! Love it!

  • @annapri1526
    @annapri1526 2 года назад

    This is a beautiful school bus! Thank you for sharing!
    Side note: your dress is beautiful ♥️

  • @NineLivesWasted
    @NineLivesWasted Год назад

    Supreme cool buil, lots of awesome ideas! Im in Florida myself. Hop I find me something o buil soon

  • @ruthannetalley4891
    @ruthannetalley4891 2 года назад

    Beautiful, just beautiful

  • @PaulDeatherage
    @PaulDeatherage Год назад

    Brilliant build! One of the best.

  • @beatwizerd1976
    @beatwizerd1976 Год назад

    Beauty Bus guys!!! Love it

  • @jenniboo9441
    @jenniboo9441 22 дня назад

    I would build some sort of barried between the end of the couch and the steps.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 года назад

    I really like this bus, it's a Lovely home.

  • @ramseycheframbojordan7905
    @ramseycheframbojordan7905 Год назад

    I’m obsessed!

  • @DannyA3579
    @DannyA3579 2 года назад

    Awesome design. Really like the arched doorways. Kitchen is nicer than the one on my apartment.

    • @MobileDwellings
      @MobileDwellings  2 года назад

      I'm really in to those arched doorways too! and having 8 feet of counter is really a game changer. Looks so luxurious.

  • @CharlesButler
    @CharlesButler 2 года назад +1

    WOW what an amazing home that you have there! I really love the setup and how is the ride when driving down the road.. I mean is really bumpy it looks like the bus may drive like a Cadillac. Awesome stuff guys. Travel Safe! .

  • @noorhayati9618
    @noorhayati9618 2 года назад

    What a nice bus home.

  • @davidthrower5187
    @davidthrower5187 Год назад

    Love this build, and great video!

  • @BlueYiperoo
    @BlueYiperoo 2 года назад

    Your bus is beautiful!

  • @earthrider700
    @earthrider700 2 года назад +1

    Excellent build, 👏😁

  • @Freetalkfm
    @Freetalkfm 2 года назад

    Clean and practical build

  • @HOPEbus
    @HOPEbus 2 года назад

    Sweet build Guys . U both look super happy . Cheers to truly living this life 💗

  • @whatthefridge1o1
    @whatthefridge1o1 2 года назад

    The Marie condo folding method yess🙏

  • @trumpisatruepatriot3431
    @trumpisatruepatriot3431 2 года назад

    Super sleek rig.

  • @arcadeashdown3579
    @arcadeashdown3579 Год назад

    Nice Trimet bus!

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 2 года назад

    Very nice and functional.

  • @BartBourg
    @BartBourg 2 года назад

    Love the spice drawer 😂✌️

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 2 года назад

    Such a beautiful home!

  • @fb846
    @fb846 2 года назад +4

    Still trying to figure wich one has the rich parents

  • @kbechtel33
    @kbechtel33 2 года назад

    Lovely build

  • @mikeypolstein272
    @mikeypolstein272 2 года назад

    What more does one NEED nada love all the personalized places
    around. What year is that bus?What was final total cost? Good luck guys great job congrats on the baby.

  • @geraldineanngregory1371
    @geraldineanngregory1371 2 года назад

    I like your separate refrigerator and freezer

  • @mememe217
    @mememe217 Год назад

    Hey that pot/pan ( thee infamous pan all over social media❤) at like 9:16- ( I think)
    HOW DO YOU LIKE IT!!????? I’m debating on purchasing 1 cuz they honestly seem so amazinggggg. I would like to get an honest review though…. B4 I take the plunge. Thank u ❤❤❤❤ and p.s. AMAZINGGGGG BUILD

  • @martindowling1401
    @martindowling1401 Год назад

    Awesome job!!!

  • @lindapoore7608
    @lindapoore7608 2 года назад

    Enjoyed the tour! Thank you for sharing

  • @Blackxs93
    @Blackxs93 2 года назад

    Awesome home

  • @michaels.8663
    @michaels.8663 2 года назад

    Very beautiful build!

  • @cziegle3794
    @cziegle3794 2 года назад

    Yay top 747 and top 42 likes and comments. Love your channel. Love this skoolie tour.

  • @ruxrox
    @ruxrox Год назад +2

    Ah, the Queen of "Actually ".

  • @cleoburrows9144
    @cleoburrows9144 2 года назад

    Beautiful Skoolie

  • @angelacarrasquillo2940
    @angelacarrasquillo2940 2 года назад

    Beautiful 🏠 bus wonderful people God bless