I think it's pretty amazing that a shop class decided that converting a bus was what they wanted to do for their project. Shows that more and more people are actually considering alternatives to the "traditional American narrative". What are your thoughts? Do you like the bus? Would you consider living in a bus? How about a van? Maybe a Tiny house? Or are you thinking of something else entirely?
If I was keeping it stationary, then yeah... a full size bus would be awesome. If you're traveling though, I gotta go with a van or a truck camper. If it's just you and your significant other, that's more than enough room and your travel costs are much cheaper. Those buses can't be cheap. That's bigger than our old motorhome and that thing only got 7 miles to the gallon. He had it set up beautifully though.
With Ryan's ruclips.net/user/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
I am dreaming of a future where familes from third world countries and poverty-stricken areas will live prosperous lives in tiny houses like these and wearing clothes made from fabric spun from fibers of melted plastic, and the children play happily with toys that have been donated. 💞
To save some Energy in the winter he should really get some skirtings around the bus, or just pile up a lot of wood or some straw bales wrapped in trashbags. This way the wind wouldn´t blow under the bus and blow away all the warmth radiating downwards
eberbacher007 ... yep, my thoughts exactly. It grates to think of the energy he's wasting, for want of a little thought and prep. Shouldn't be a big job to fix it while he's stationery. Phew, if he was moving round he'd be looking at insulating the floor!
my thoughts exactly. insulate the floor, too. And surround and/or line the woodstove with cob, slabstone or firebrick to harness thermal mass for radiant heat long after the fire dies out.
Love your sense of humor, AND you were lucky to find this awesome school project, and being able to buy and donate money for their art fund, made it even better. A lot of us old hippies used to live in buses at Drop City before the geo domes came into play and I miss those days of self preservation, and personal rule... Unfortunately it only lasted a few years, but some of the domes are still there, it's near La Veta, Colorado , and on occasion a celebration of "the good ole days" does still exist. I love your idea, it's a wonderfully free way to enjoy the adventures and journeys of life :) I live in the Southern Colorado mountains, and wouldn't live anywhere else, it's beautiful, peaceful, less traffic, and the air is always clean ~~
I love the motto make a life not just a living... Its what we ( & hubby) are working to make a reality in our lives. Its going to take a year or so but we have a goal & a dream and thats where all great things start. So as a woman in her early 40s is learning learn to make a life worth living not just making a living and hating life. Much 💘 🐝Safe & God Bless!! We r Dreamin in Florida
So jealous! I really want to do this! Luckily, I'm finding a lot of support in doing it!! I'm a single gal who loves the outdoors and I want to be debt free!! This is the key to true happiness!!
You're such a good film maker Dylan. You always manage to get the right mood and inspiration in your videos and always end with words of wisdom. Hope you never stop sharing your videos. God bless
Dylan. You're genius. Don't know how you find these people but Erik and his bus/lifestyle are amazing. You finally got to hear the real deal at the end there but all of it was great. Aside from the lifestyle he created for himself, I'm impressed with the urinal, and ash for the potty. Hard to believe there's no odor but a cup of water as a chaser after the pee might assure the non odor claim. Have to make it female friendly. I use a wide mouthed jar. Might have to be a 2 part procedure. Water available to rinse would help. Would make for more frequent emptying but it takes a while to fill up a 5 gal jug or even 2 or 3 gallons. Thanks for the great idea. Is that a standard funnel or did he cut it down? OBTW... there are some great handles that are made to carry one of those big jugs. Makes it easier to dispose. Lots of great ideas here. Thanks again, for posting. Oh, one more thing. I can see a cute little skirt for the bottle. lol... I know... guys don't care and actually, neither do I but makes it more visitor friendly... depending on your visitors, of course.
Functional comfortable build with lots of wood & good features, I like. I saw the other video where he's taking the coffee van around, & I wondered if he lived in it. Now I know. That urinal is really smart. I'd want it out of my face tho, the tank could have it's own closet. I guess you could flush it with a little vinegar and water in a spray bottle. As a female I've found that in an emergency situation, a specially designated wide-mouth mason jar or two goes a long way, could be dumped in the tank too. Great build and philosophy.🌝✌️👍
May I kindly suggest that you put some tire dressing on your tires and then cover them from the sun. It helps protect them from dry riot/cracking... Nice bus, I started doing one a 1968 International back in 1984. But life showed up and the bus got traded for a Saab so I could deliver pizzas it was to only job I could find when I got laid off... I always dreamed of someday doing another one. But the boss lady says NO!!! If I was in better physically in better condition I'd try to over rule her and get a smaller bus like a 24 footer and show her that I'm still able to build one out... But after 40 years of marriage to a younger wife I don't dare cross her. Well at least not on something that would cost some heavy bucks. Then the cost of the rebuild... I'm pretty smart for a man of my years... LOL,LOL...
It is really inspiring...there is so much truth in the words he says. I am just wondering how get to that path as well ... my life recently has been quite hard on the emotional, physical and financial sides and I live in a country where there is not much space for creativity and alternative lifestyles...but watching these videos make me feel that there must be another way even for me...
The main thing he said that got my attention: Here's the diesel engine I don't know how to work on. Before you purchase a Bus, Motorhome keep in mind the amount it's going to be to maintain it I intentionally bought my 36ft Class A Gulfstream Sunstream Hi-Rise gasser. I can do a lot of the work on it myself. It has a big Ford V8 I don't have as much power as a diesel. But for me it out weighed the additional cost for a diesel powered coach and the maintenance costs required for a diesel. I'm not at all saying don't buy one, just know what the maintenance is going to cost prior to purchase. Make the best choice for your budget.
Are those beautiful floors Douglas fir hardwood? And I love what he said about carving your path don't hesitate once you find something that feels right go for it! I'm buying a bus! Family of 4 in a bus. That's right. If you want it go get it
I find it absolutely fascinating that a lifestyle that I lived and pretty much still do is so trendy and smart. It does afford me to travel and live the way I wanted. Although then you were looked down upon and were subjected to certain prejudices. Now people behave like this is a new found alternative lifestyle.I did it to save money and travel.I have always thought buying house was ridicules. You never own it nor the ground it sits on.If you bought low and sell high they take that too. Mortgage: French for Death Grip. Ha!
I like this build, but with that big a bus, I'd want a shower at least. The toilet is awesome! I would like to do this in retirement, and I like the idea of a traveling retirement in a skoolie rather than an RV. RVs are more expensive yet cheaper made. They are not made for more than a couple of weeks of life at a time. School buses are cheaper yet much better built. You have more freedom to do what you want, but a whole lot more work.
pretty cool! i could have parked that bus for him w/no problem; school bus driver for 15 yrs!....tell him to check the oil level & pre-check the parking brake to make sure it works...you pump the brakes down on a level surface till the parking brake pops out, also check the radiator fl.level!! he should be ok...they have a tendency to sometimes leak around the spark plugs/diesel fuel, easy fix...you never said how much the bus cost? just wondering?...ty for the video, awesome build by the students!!! So glad he bought it! Yes, i would consider living in a school bus, camper or van! Yes, i like the bus, very much! tell him if he needs any pointers, just email me at: p.delavega@aol.com....most bus mechanics from any school will work on it in their spare time if he needs it worked on!!!
I think it's pretty amazing that a shop class decided that converting a bus was what they wanted to do for their project. Shows that more and more people are actually considering alternatives to the "traditional American narrative". What are your thoughts? Do you like the bus? Would you consider living in a bus? How about a van? Maybe a Tiny house? Or are you thinking of something else entirely?
that bus was nice. but i think I'd prefer a fully equipped small van that i can standup in. between 16' ft-20' 'ft max
I remember this guy he was trying to sell coffee out of his vw bus while living in it im glad he upgraded and is doing well.
Dylan Magaster Yeah. Me too. If they did the paintwork too they've got a real artistic in their number. Great job.
Dylan Magaster I would live in this bus in a heartbeat with a few upgrades.
If I was keeping it stationary, then yeah... a full size bus would be awesome. If you're traveling though, I gotta go with a van or a truck camper. If it's just you and your significant other, that's more than enough room and your travel costs are much cheaper. Those buses can't be cheap. That's bigger than our old motorhome and that thing only got 7 miles to the gallon.
He had it set up beautifully though.
The best advice EVER.Live your dream life and die happy.At 62yrs I'm in awe of wisdom at your age, truth comes from the mouth of babes
With Ryan's ruclips.net/user/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
so many new tiny homes being built great to see this awakening!
Love the coffee guy! Such an old soul. Very down to Earth and inspirational.
"...or you could move something 2 inches and totally change your life!" Great line, love it :)
He makes by far the best coffee I've ever had the pleasure to taste :) Great to see another video about Erik
He's not making coffee!
He's taking premade coffee and adding hot water!
Dylan,what a lovely man you are,you have yourself a nice life,all the best to you over there from Athens ,Greece
I am dreaming of a future where familes from third world countries and poverty-stricken areas will live prosperous lives in tiny houses like these and wearing clothes made from fabric spun from fibers of melted plastic, and the children play happily with toys that have been donated. 💞
To save some Energy in the winter he should really get some skirtings around the bus, or just pile up a lot of wood or some straw bales wrapped in trashbags.
This way the wind wouldn´t blow under the bus and blow away all the warmth radiating downwards
eberbacher007 ... yep, my thoughts exactly. It grates to think of the energy he's wasting, for want of a little thought and prep. Shouldn't be a big job to fix it while he's stationery. Phew, if he was moving round he'd be looking at insulating the floor!
my thoughts exactly. insulate the floor, too. And surround and/or line the woodstove with cob, slabstone or firebrick to harness thermal mass for radiant heat long after the fire dies out.
eberbacher007 except heat rises not travels downwards.
Using the ashes for your compost toilet. How cool. Thanks for sharing this story.
Love your sense of humor, AND you were lucky to find this awesome school project, and being able to buy and donate money for their art fund, made it even better. A lot of us old hippies used to live in buses at Drop City before the geo domes came into play and I miss those days of self preservation, and personal rule... Unfortunately it only lasted a few years, but some of the domes are still there, it's near La Veta, Colorado , and on occasion a celebration of "the good ole days" does still exist. I love your idea, it's a wonderfully free way to enjoy the adventures and journeys of life :) I live in the Southern Colorado mountains, and wouldn't live anywhere else, it's beautiful, peaceful, less traffic, and the air is always clean ~~
What a beautiful way of living!
I love the motto make a life not just a living... Its what we ( & hubby) are working to make a reality in our lives. Its going to take a year or so but we have a goal & a dream and thats where all great things start. So as a woman in her early 40s is learning learn to make a life worth living not just making a living and hating life. Much 💘 🐝Safe & God Bless!! We r Dreamin in Florida
Loved that bus... reclaimed wood and that was the first bathroom that I have seen like that!!!
It’s the same coffee guy! Ayy he’s awesome.
where the solar wire go into the bus you should put a rubber sleeve to protect the wires from rubbing on the metal.
James Cox 👍
This inspired me. Simple living and having a happy life
He should “skirt his bus” to help with the chilly air flow! Nice video 😊
So jealous! I really want to do this! Luckily, I'm finding a lot of support in doing it!! I'm a single gal who loves the outdoors and I want to be debt free!! This is the key to true happiness!!
Debt free?
Lmfao, do you know the cost of owning a bus??
Plus, if you want to do something...get the fuck off YT and go do it
I saw so many ideas nobody else is doing from the kitchen sink to the bathroom! I am saving this one tyvm!
You could minimize the air flow under the bus with some hay bails around under the bus to block the wind.
Beautiful!! That little "doggy door" would also be great for a kitty to get to her hidden litter box. :-)
That's what I thought it was when I saw it!
always a pleasure to see your notifications, because I know I am going to meet a new cool person. Thanks
Adorable, and cozy, hope you got your bus dog.
You're such a good film maker Dylan. You always manage to get the right mood and inspiration in your videos and always end with words of wisdom. Hope you never stop sharing your videos. God bless
The coffee guy!! ;)
Whoa sweet! I saw this guy and his coffee van in a NatGeo magazine article about happiness!
wow so jealous ......thanks for sharing
Dylan. You're genius. Don't know how you find these people but Erik and his bus/lifestyle are amazing. You finally got to hear the real deal at the end there but all of it was great. Aside from the lifestyle he created for himself, I'm impressed with the urinal, and ash for the potty. Hard to believe there's no odor but a cup of water as a chaser after the pee might assure the non odor claim. Have to make it female friendly. I use a wide mouthed jar. Might have to be a 2 part procedure. Water available to rinse would help. Would make for more frequent emptying but it takes a while to fill up a 5 gal jug or even 2 or 3 gallons. Thanks for the great idea. Is that a standard funnel or did he cut it down? OBTW... there are some great handles that are made to carry one of those big jugs. Makes it easier to dispose. Lots of great ideas here. Thanks again, for posting.
Oh, one more thing. I can see a cute little skirt for the bottle. lol... I know... guys don't care and actually, neither do I but makes it more visitor friendly... depending on your visitors, of course.
Very cool! I bet the neighbors appreciate that situation 😉
Situation lmao
This made me happy!😄 Grew up in a brown vdub and am currently in an rv with my kiddos. We are happy with the simple life.
First time I've seen the bottle and ping pong ball. Amazing.
Totally love his philosophy! Great bus! Thanks!
Great presentation. Thanks Eric
Thanks, another great story
Functional comfortable build with lots of wood & good features, I like. I saw the other video where he's taking the coffee van around, & I wondered if he lived in it. Now I know.
That urinal is really smart. I'd want it out of my face tho, the tank could have it's own closet. I guess you could flush it with a little vinegar and water in a spray bottle. As a female I've found that in an emergency situation, a specially designated wide-mouth mason jar or two goes a long way, could be dumped in the tank too.
Great build and philosophy.🌝✌️👍
Like his philosophy on life. interesting and inspiriting..
His philosophy to live illegally on someone else's property with no indoor plumbing... Welfare or work? What would be your option?
Good for him, If it's illegal then make it legal.. Since he's apparently not hurting anyone else..Live and let live..
Glad to have an update on the Carabiner Coffee dude! Rock on
May I kindly suggest that you put some tire dressing on your tires and then cover them from the sun. It helps protect them from dry riot/cracking... Nice bus, I started doing one a 1968 International back in 1984. But life showed up and the bus got traded for a Saab so I could deliver pizzas it was to only job I could find when I got laid off... I always dreamed of someday doing another one. But the boss lady says NO!!! If I was in better physically in better condition I'd try to over rule her and get a smaller bus like a 24 footer and show her that I'm still able to build one out... But after 40 years of marriage to a younger wife I don't dare cross her. Well at least not on something that would cost some heavy bucks. Then the cost of the rebuild... I'm pretty smart for a man of my years... LOL,LOL...
Try a cargo trailer build out. Then it can be pulled with whatever vehicle you got at the time.
story.
He is so funny! I enjoyed this one.
I liked this video because of what he said at the end of your video! Great message
It is really inspiring...there is so much truth in the words he says. I am just wondering how get to that path as well ... my life recently has been quite hard on the emotional, physical and financial sides and I live in a country where there is not much space for creativity and alternative lifestyles...but watching these videos make me feel that there must be another way even for me...
Move!
That's where you start
This is a very Unique story, nice one Dylan!
Nice conversion, I’d need a shower and functional kitchen but i like all the wood details, love the doggie door.
Such a rad bus!!!!! Love all the cool ideas - that urinal is awesome! My husband is going to want that for sure!
Thanks for the video , I'm going this rought due to cost of rent and freedom, sweet bus!
Cool! Great work you did!!
I don't know any Japanese ( I'm live in Tokyo, Japan) who has doned this kiind of conversion.
Amazing 😍👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love that he in so y wearing shoes.
So cool! Thanks again for sharing! Coffee!!!! Woohoo!!!! What a way to make a living! What a way to live, so cool! God bless!
IF you would stack bales of straw or hay around the outside edge of your bus it would prevent underdrafts and help insulate the cold floors.
Great words of wisdom at the end Erik.
Love the dialgue @ 9:47 to the end
The neighbors must love the buses looking out there windows
Hell of a kool tinny house. Love the set up.
That is a cool schooly also you have some good coffee. I have one of your mugs. Thanks for sharing your bus very cool very nice.
You said everything I needed to hear. Thank you X
This is my dream! Congrats on fulfilling yours!
Cool bus even cooler dude!
He's got his stuff figured out for sure
Sick...sick....sick...loved it totally
This is all pretty awesome 👍
The shop class did a good job
Inspirational guy, inspirational video. Nice work as always 👌🏻
Nice and cozy
His personality is so dope man ! 😆
put straw bales around the bottom and the floors will be warmer
I wish I could do this now! I'm so very happy for you ❤️. I'm 56 with a disability
Best bang bus I've seen.... Lmao
You're a cool guy! Like your style brother. Thanks for sharing the good stuff
Loved this video. That bus, wow!
Love this story! Very inspiring
That's awesome
The main thing he said that got my attention:
Here's the diesel engine I don't know how to work on.
Before you purchase a Bus, Motorhome keep in mind the amount it's going to be to maintain it I intentionally bought my 36ft Class A Gulfstream Sunstream Hi-Rise gasser. I can do a lot of the work on it myself. It has a big Ford V8 I don't have as much power as a diesel. But for me it out weighed the additional cost for a diesel powered coach and the maintenance costs required for a diesel. I'm not at all saying don't buy one, just know what the maintenance is going to cost prior to purchase. Make the best choice for your budget.
Are those beautiful floors Douglas fir hardwood? And I love what he said about carving your path don't hesitate once you find something that feels right go for it! I'm buying a bus! Family of 4 in a bus. That's right. If you want it go get it
I find it absolutely fascinating that a lifestyle that I lived and pretty much still do is so trendy and smart. It does afford me to travel and live the way I wanted. Although then you were looked down upon and were subjected to certain prejudices.
Now people behave like this is a new found alternative lifestyle.I did it to save money and travel.I have always thought buying house was ridicules. You never own it nor the ground it sits on.If you bought low and sell high they take that too. Mortgage: French for Death Grip. Ha!
I like this build, but with that big a bus, I'd want a shower at least. The toilet is awesome! I would like to do this in retirement, and I like the idea of a traveling retirement in a skoolie rather than an RV. RVs are more expensive yet cheaper made. They are not made for more than a couple of weeks of life at a time. School buses are cheaper yet much better built. You have more freedom to do what you want, but a whole lot more work.
Beautiful message✌🏽♥️
pretty cool! i could have parked that bus for him w/no problem; school bus driver for 15 yrs!....tell him to check the oil level & pre-check the parking brake to make sure it works...you pump the brakes down on a level surface till the parking brake pops out, also check the radiator fl.level!! he should be ok...they have a tendency to sometimes leak around the spark plugs/diesel fuel, easy fix...you never said how much the bus cost? just wondering?...ty for the video, awesome build by the students!!! So glad he bought it! Yes, i would consider living in a school bus, camper or van! Yes, i like the bus, very much! tell him if he needs any pointers, just email me at: p.delavega@aol.com....most bus mechanics from any school will work on it in their spare time if he needs it worked on!!!
pat murph
oua oua le bus et magnifique dans le cadre de la récupération pour en faire un lieu de vie encore un génie de la recup a bientôt.
Now this bus I like!
Love the urinal set up and the use of the ping pong ball. Ingenious!👍
This was very inspiring thank you 😀
Great video! Erik seems cool AF
This such an amazing channel
Smiling all the way
How to be a minimalist with 300 pairs of shoes.. 😂
Super bus!!!👍👍👍☺☺☺
Great Advice 😊
Sweet set up...do you actually put it on the road? Lot’s of stuff that go bang inside
You should start vlogging again
Nice Video Dylan
Very nice!
Wow nice!
Excellent advise
i love watch your videos! inspires me to have my own place in the future.
Nice Bus!
that's nice
Hi Dylan I loved this Bus it was awesome
I can't tell if the chimney is near those tree branches, but if they are, it's a fire hazard. Just a heads up...
Another awesome video!