24hrs Overnight in Imported American School Bus (tiny house on wheels)
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2023
- #Americanschoolbus #vantour #tinyhome
Join me this week as I take you on my first-ever camping adventure in this 1980s American school bus which was imported all the way from California in the US to the UK. In this video we take a look at this huge bus which was transformed into a tiny house on wheels.
I'll also give you a full tour of the van and take you through every step of the journey including driving this monster for the first time.
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The irony of having a full kitchen and you making the most simple meal is hilarious 🤣🤣
I’m a simple man 😂
I always preferred these rounded Crown buses to the more boxy Blue Birds when I rode the bus to school in the 70's. My great aunt was even my bus driver for a year. Our school district numbered the buses making it easy to know how old it was (6-71 was bus #6 built in 1971.) Not sure if they altered things in the conversion, but the double doors in the back was for a (relatively) small boot. Not sure about that swing-out arm on the front, later years had a flip-out stop sign on the rear side that extended when the flashing red lights were activated. Our rules were the lights had to be activated whenever passengers were getting on or off the bus, even when parked at the school and they parked about 6 inches from the bus in front so that arm wouldn't work. The drop-down side windows had a tendency to go crooked if you didn't latch both sides perfectly. Lots of memories of these buses.
As an American, I was expecting you to fix a hamburger or a hot dog for dinner. Love all the American license plates decorating the bus, especially the Indiana plate given I was born and raised in Indiana. I am loving this new series, Will. Now, you need to come to the US and take a class A coach out.
Thank you! I’d love to come to the US with this series 🤙
@@WillsWhereabouts @Becky F as an American AND a fellow from Indiana (a Hoosier); How about a tenderloin? They're pretty good!
Every state has it's own traditional food. Curly fries had me salivating. Of course being Canadian I'd have to have some gravy on those 🤭
Will is literally the only youtuber that consistently levels up with every video! What a legend! 👏🏻
When you were trying to drive it for the first time with the owner watching right behind you, I could feel the stress through my screen. It's like learning to drive with your dad all over again, except way more difficult
I moved to the US when I was 5 and grew up being picked up from my street near home and dropped off after school. I also remember seeing this at vanlife festival at Stratford-Upon-Avon 2022!
He did a really good job of outfitting that bus. I like my bacon crispy as well.
It’s awesome isn’t it!
Omg. Even though i haven't watched you for a decently long amount of time, I first watched you when you started the 'living in Nepal' series when you had around 5k subs. It's so good to see you crossing 200k subs. Keep grinding will!
Thanks for sticking around! ❤
@@WillsWhereabouts love your chanel 🔥💕💕
I think he did very well driving the bus. It would be a great way to travel across Europe. It has so much space for storage.
So that stop button in the back is actually a button to stop the startup/shutdown alarm, makes the driver walk to the back to make sure all the children are accounted for
That’s a true home on wheels.
It’s a dream.
I have probably a similar solar system with 4 leisure batteries.
A worry to drive arround if it’s not yours.
Will, you did it again, another entertaining surprising a-class video and I'm probably right in assuming you must be the first person ever in the UK to review a converted american school bus. Can't wait for the follow up video on this video...
Thanks mate 😁
Great video as always! Funny how you made the most simple meal being in probably the biggest kitchen I’ve ever seen you in 😂😂
I know, what a waste 😂
Simon and Alison are a lovely couple, thanks for sharing.❤
They’re great
That bus is truly nice,I wouldn't want to be driving it, no automatic transmission.👌👍
Neither would I hah
Great video! When I thought I had seen it all, you come up with something else more outlandish. You are so funny. Look forward to your next.
Thanks for watching, glad you’re enjoying the videos 😊
Now this is what I'm talking about camping. My dream is a mini single/double decker bus conversion. A home away from home.
They are brilliant homes on wheels!
@@WillsWhereabouts And no matter where you are, you will always be home :)
Great convertion. What a treat you had. She is a beauty.
Once again you have outdone your self. these videos have come leaps and bounds...
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying them 😄
Get that Bus out Butler! 😀
What a legend Simon is, and a great sport to boot. Great vid Will and after sitting in this at a couple of shows just know it's as good as you made it out to be. Epic. Great vid mate.
Thanks Rich hope to see you soon
simons a legend and such a nice guy , great to see you in this bus man .
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The front rail extender is so the driver can see children as they are forced to walk out into eye site.
another great watch will and a cracking house on wheels that was, it looked minted!!!!
It was bloody incredible!
Now that's a luxury camper. Like you, i wouldn't fancy driving that around country roads, but what a beast of a bus. Great work again, Will. Yum Yum.
Yeah, not ideal for those country bends!
Been excited to see your video today mate. I always know it will be a belter. It didn’t disappoint mate
Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏼
@@WillsWhereabouts your meals have gone shit tho will lol. Step up your meal game
These videos are now next level. Awesome work Will, loving this format & its really unique. Hope you're channel grows as you definitely deserve it 👏👏👏
Appreciate it mate. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much.
The bus is FOR SALE if anyone is interested ❤️
Great Will..thanks you never disappoint 👍
Thanks Kim 😊
Saw the thumbnail for this and thought NO WAY would someone let you drive this Will 😂 That owner had some faith 🙏 Cracking vid yet again mate.
I was ok with will driving with me with him and he did ok for his first try
Similar thought as well .... its looks hard to drive ... on a left hand drive bus on the UK road ....
@@simonsmithson2566 that is a very nice setup! You really made good use of the space. Driving that on the narrow British roads has to be bad enough but with American style steering that really must come with some challenges!
Watch will,s next video and there be more driving on UK roads
Especially without a licence!
Brilliant bit of kit will best one yet , love the channel buddy 🤪👌👍
Cheers mate 🫶
Wow I love America what a amazing bus beautiful great home on wheels best space realy would be lovely to be in on holiday ❤❤❤❤
Holy crap Will, I really thought you were gonna crash this one ... thank the Lordy lord you parked up safely and refrained from hitting the UK roads! Another great vid mate ... keep 'em coming ... absolute brill!
Thanks mate, will do 👊🏼
Wow, you're brave! I wouldn't even attempt to drive that. 😃
😂😂
What an awesome vehicle! I saw one of these near where i work in Uckfield seems theres a new trend in the uk 😂
Really 😂
Yay you did a bus 🚎 xxx
Ohhh yes 🚍
LOL! An American Skoolie in the UK!!! Hilarious! I can't wait to watch the video!
Yet another fab video mate! To be honest, I had my feet clutching/breaking/accelerating alongside you while you drove the 10 meter long bus. Hope no curb was harmed during the filming 🤣✌️
Curbs all safe and sound 😂
Love the style of music you choose for videos.
Funny, we were so close together at, what I presume is, the same time. I was near where you are on Friday - Saturday. I don’t think I saw you unfortunately.
Well done , 5 minutes in it's like a real learner driver on a lesson! A lesson in a car is bad enough!
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I have always wanted to turn a bus into a camper I still do. It looks like fun
What's funny is the fridge looks to be the same year as the bus 😂
17:30 That's definitely what you need in the bedroom: a button that says "I need to get off!" 😍
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It could have been worse with a bus load of kids with bubblegum 😮
Once again another cool video dude !
Cheers mate .
The original seats did have bubblegum stuck underneath them 😁🤣
Thanks!
Love this bus. Great that you tried to do American, well done 👏. Yo uforgot German last week.a super video as usua
It was great fun for sure
Absolutely loving the change of direction. This series has been brilliant 👏 looking forward to seeing how your vans getting along too. More vw stuff 😉
Thanks mate, appreciate it ❤
What a great video!. Really feel this change in direction for your videos is working so well. Really enjoying it. 😊
Thanks 🫶 appreciate your support!
Love last week in VW bus, but this week was a hoot. Didn’t know how hard it was to drive a school bus. That’s a long school bus . I’m American and never saw one that long. Will thanks for this series. I’ll enjoy being back in your beautiful van too Cheer from NY
It was massive!
Cheers to the owner and to Ben, again always informative and entertaining 😂 x
Pleasure to be of service 😂
Been a good series
Mate your face when you're driving difficult stuff 😂😂 I could quite easily see you driving random different big vehicles each week!! 💪
Maybe a new series 😂
Wow really awesome bus/camper. but as long as u had fun nothing else matters cheers mate.
Exactly, cheers mate
Love these videos !
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In 1998 I passed my bus test and drove coaches, mini buses and double deckers. The Deckers used to terrify me to drive but they were great fun on a skid pan. I did a full 180 rear wheel skid on a wet surface, it was one of the most scary yet exhilerating things I've ever done.........
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Why not try a double decker coach sleeper ask vans for bands in Oxfordshire or load out express in Nottinghamshire. They have buses with 16 beds
Thanks for doing the video will. You smashed it. ❤
Thank you for trusting me! What an experience 😄
Absolutely amazing 👍👍
Spot on with the bacon, thats how I like it.
Only watched a couple of your vids as they popped up randomly and I'm glad they did ! Who knew I'd be so interested in a portaloo on wheels I can sleep in 😂 great work keep it up !
Really funny as I was watching a vlog on an American staying overnight in a school bus in USA this afternoon and thought that would be good for you. This one was in much better condition👍🏼😆🚌
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Hi Will, you did a really good job trying to drive that bus, I think my left leg would have given up, that’s a lovely bus, so nicely done up, basically just a lovely home on wheels, the older vehicles have character and American as well, all the better, I bet that gets some looks in the uk. Great video Will, I think these types of videos are good for you Will, your getting to meet people which you like, and different vehicles every time, which is what we like. Keep them coming. All the best and thank you. Xxxx
I’m glad you’re enjoying watching them as much as I enjoy making them! Thanks 😁
Soooo loving these vids will! What a beauty it is… my fav so far I think! I could live in that! 😂❤
Thanks Sarah
I ❤LOOOVED❤ IT.
THIS IS SOOO COOOL.
WISH I COULD MADE MYSELF 1.
Reminded me of Dirty Harry Movie straight away! 😁
I like this new style video’s 🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊
Thank you!
Fantastic🎉🎉 would love to see you take out a Bedford Commer camper 😅 My parents had one when we were kids 😂😂😂😂
That would be awesome
A 10 meter camper bus must feel fantastic with all the space and normal size fridge etc...
It is super comfortable, ideal having everything you need!
Now this is like The Long Long Trailer 😆 Fabulous movie. Great fun thanks.
Thanks 😁
That was class but I wouldnt want to drive the bloody thing 😂😂
It was an experience that’s for sure!
Binged watch all your vlogs all weekend. Seen your ups, downs and mishaps. Love how you keep your constant raw and not all this fake malarkey. Going from your van to trying others, not only funny at times but can relate to as I would probably match you for mishaps and I am way older and still haven’t learnt 😂. I did want to do a double decker bus up but seeing the length of this bus and you driving it, but it in reality for me that no a bus isn’t for me and go smaller. Thanks for your reviews and look forward to the next. Better go and smash all the like button now 😂
Thank you ❤❤
That was a great video, must be quite tricky to try and drive that beast!! look forward to the next one Will..
It was a challenge for sure!
Californi-er 😂❤❤❤❤ love this!!! I’m from Texas, love your channel!!!
Thanks Audrey!
Wow fantastic. Would love to have seen all the Nik naks he had around the place. Great job will.
Interview with Simon and more on the bus on Wednesday! 😊 thanks for watching
Another killer and fun video!!!!!
Cheers mate 🤙
Motorcycle camping.......but it's got to be a Harley 😂 Cheers buddy 🍻
😂 of course!
There is only one thing that comes to mind for that bacon enthusiastically crisp😂😂😂😂
😂😂 I agree
My fiancé and I were very excited that you were on the industrial estate where we work! I’m on maternity leave so didn’t see you but he did, and he spotted his car in the video 😂
He should have come and said hello! 😂
Oooohh this is my cup of tea! This is going to be a good one! :)
That absolutely class it’s like a house on wheels humongous.
It’s brilliant!
It’s why American public transport vehicles make great motor homes they were built to a higher standard
It is a brilliant vehicle!
But why is it built to a higher standard though??to our self builds?🤓
Because they were for public transport so bigger chassis stronger frames
@@dougcarroll9623 I'd question higher standards. The older ones like this one look alot stronger than the pop cans they've been running the last two decades!
@@Del213 oh hell u wouldn't have to run it anywhere. Except for lack of shower it'd make a great guest house
Yea mate do it be awesome 👍🏻👍🏻
WOOOOOHOOOOO ... BUS TOUR !!!
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@@WillsWhereabouts cant wait for your Wednesday video on the bus. Woooohoooo.
I absolutely love watching you Will You make my day buddy You make me laugh so much I have so much fun watching Thanks for always sharing your whereabouts I'm lost when you don't. Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜
Thanks for being here Tam 🫶
Thats a dinky toy lol....Being a bus/coach driver I love the American buses..
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Love the videos dropping consistently keep it up🔥
Will do 🫶
This is turning into the galloping gourmet lol......
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I want to see you go out in a gypsy caravan. Always wanted one of those.
Hah so do I
will your so funny its all about the delivery of humour anyhow maybe you can do a video with my van.
I’d love to! You can submit on the form if you trust me enough 😂
I saw a converted one in Torquay yesterday on the seafront.
Love it!
Lovely Bus though.
yesss
I'm American and I use to work security in a tire factory where we made school bus and farming tractor tires
Another epic video! Those gears and clutch looked like they would need some practice to get the knack (and the steering too). Make you appreciate the Ducato doesn’t it 😂
That bar which swung out at the front looks cool - well the whole thing was.
All the best, David & Rachel 👍
Definitely appreciate my Mary!
Loving the new videos pal keep up the great work
Thanks man 🤙
Brilliant Will 😊
Cheers mate
Great video. I would love to have a drive of that bus!
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Love it, and loving this series!
Thanks mate!
Burnt bacon all the way! You didn't even burn it. 🥓 Hi from Atlanta, GA, USA 🇺🇲! We love your channel. Been watching quite a while.
Thanks for being here 🫶🥓
If available in the U.K., try a large dually truck pulling a 5th wheel.