I have been building a skoolie for about a year. The points you brought up are all great and VERY pertinent. This should be required watching for skoolie 101 class. Thanks!
One thing I everyone MUST consider, is; not everyone can do this. There are at least a half-dozen very specific skills you must have, or develop to take on a project of this magnitude. I believe the very first thing you must consider is ...know yourself and your abilities FIRST. There are hundreds of project buses online that are testament to the fact that most people are NOT capable of starting and completing something of this magnitude. Now most people can throw a futon bed , a porta potty , and some some chairs, in a gutted bus, and camp out in a bus: but to build one out like you are doing, requires considerable skill.
I just bought my bus 2 weeks ago. I bought it from a government auction that represented the school district and I picked it up directly from the school district. It only has 80,000 miles on it and the school district gave me all the maintenance records which was nice. Mine is a 5 window GMC 6.5 diesel. The insurance process was a nightmare but I found some good tips from an online forum and ended up well. I've gotten some great tips from your channel that should help me tremendously in my build.
Your right about this. I'm in the process of looking and buying a bus. I had some strokes in the past and I know I will need help. I will assist to the best of my ability. To cut down on my cost. I know nothing about contractual work. But I'm willing and ablet learn and understand. But thanks for the info Man. Hopefully I will catch on out on the road.
I just got caught up, and I started watching you videos around 4 days ago I could not stop watching you keep up the great work and I can not wait to watch your next video
on Chevy Duramax engines are honestly really good reliable motors especially if you get a Duramax with Allison transmission it will be reliable for years to come.. The only thing is working on it is always a pain lol as I used to be a diesel mechanic..
Hey I just found another RUclipsr @ leave her wild. She brought her first short bus she always mention your name you inspired her to find one and build it. I have been subscribe to your channel for a while so when she mentioned your name I definitely knew who she was talking about
MATT! I’ve been watching the journey since the first few weeks, you’ve inspired me more than I already was, I needed to hear this honestly 😂 Wednesday I’m going to go look at a van to start my own journey🤟🏼 budget out the window😂😂 time out the window. Worth it tho? Hell yes!! I thought about documenting it on RUclips but I have no clue how to edit 😂 who knows what the future brings!! Love the videos👍🏼
Guys I need advice cause I do want to buy a bus and if anyone knows the regulations in Minnesota to own a bus. Because states are different with their regulations. I know I do need a CDL Class B and Child Endorsement for the GVWR. I want an S-Series. But I want to know if I need to remove lights and stop signs.
Old guy comment.😊 Each and every day...or night, cold,hot,snow,rain, etc. be dedicated to complete little by little each 'project' (improvement). Maybe even sign your name/date on each piece of construction (sign off). May sound silly now, but years later you'll remember, hopefully fondly, the 'journey' with pride. Wishing y'all success!👍
Mathew did you not know it would longer I am about to get school bus and I know that it would take min 12 months because of surprises but I do feel you on a other not do you send your bfid stuff to Canada ?
Hahaha I’m just an optimist on things like this and wanted to believe it wouldn’t take too long. Currently I only ship to USA but hopefully at some point this year I’ll start shipping globally!
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2:19 this is where the tutorial part kicks in
I have been building a skoolie for about a year. The points you brought up are all great and VERY pertinent. This should be required watching for skoolie 101 class. Thanks!
Hahaha thank you so much!
One thing I everyone MUST consider, is; not everyone can do this. There are at least a half-dozen very specific skills you must have, or develop to take on a project of this magnitude.
I believe the very first thing you must consider is ...know yourself and your abilities FIRST. There are hundreds of project buses online that are testament to the fact that most people are NOT capable of starting and completing something of this magnitude. Now most people can throw a futon bed , a porta potty , and some some chairs, in a gutted bus, and camp out in a bus: but to build one out like you are doing, requires considerable skill.
I just bought my bus 2 weeks ago. I bought it from a government auction that represented the school district and I picked it up directly from the school district. It only has 80,000 miles on it and the school district gave me all the maintenance records which was nice. Mine is a 5 window GMC 6.5 diesel. The insurance process was a nightmare but I found some good tips from an online forum and ended up well. I've gotten some great tips from your channel that should help me tremendously in my build.
Sweet! Congrats on taking the first step in building out your dream home on wheels!
😂😂😂 throw it out the window. Thanks for the info. Truly needed. Again, blessings and love
Your right about this. I'm in the process of looking and buying a bus. I had some strokes in the past and I know I will need help. I will assist to the best of my ability. To cut down on my cost. I know nothing about contractual work. But I'm willing and ablet learn and understand. But thanks for the info Man. Hopefully I will catch on out on the road.
Cheers Matt. Glad you took a break to recharge cause it looks like it worked. Next week dude.
It definitely worked haha thanks Neil!
Thanks for the tips!!! I think I found my bus and I'm trying not to let emotions take over.
I just got caught up, and I started watching you videos around 4 days ago I could not stop watching you keep up the great work and I can not wait to watch your next video
That’s amazing thank you so much for the support!!
on Chevy Duramax engines are honestly really good reliable motors especially if you get a Duramax with Allison transmission it will be reliable for years to come.. The only thing is working on it is always a pain lol as I used to be a diesel mechanic..
Hello from Mexico!
I like your enthusiasm, keep on keeping on
Thank you!
Hey I just found another RUclipsr @ leave her wild. She brought her first short bus she always mention your name you inspired her to find one and build it. I have been subscribe to your channel for a while so when she mentioned your name I definitely knew who she was talking about
Aw that’s awesome! I’ll have to go check her videos out, thanks for mentioning her, and thanks for watching my videos too!
@@MattMaderic you very welcome
Good info Matt.....keep it goin.
Thank ya Mark!
thanks for info bro see you next time
Thanks for watching! See you next week
MATT! I’ve been watching the journey since the first few weeks, you’ve inspired me more than I already was, I needed to hear this honestly 😂 Wednesday I’m going to go look at a van to start my own journey🤟🏼 budget out the window😂😂 time out the window. Worth it tho? Hell yes!! I thought about documenting it on RUclips but I have no clue how to edit 😂 who knows what the future brings!! Love the videos👍🏼
Hahaha I'm glad this video came at the right time for you. Good luck, I hope the van is everything you dreamed it would be!
Love your list! And...your special effects. :)
Thanks so much!!
How many miles to the gallon do you get?
Guys I need advice cause I do want to buy a bus and if anyone knows the regulations in Minnesota to own a bus. Because states are different with their regulations. I know I do need a CDL Class B and Child Endorsement for the GVWR. I want an S-Series. But I want to know if I need to remove lights and stop signs.
Old guy comment.😊
Each and every day...or night, cold,hot,snow,rain, etc. be dedicated to complete little by little each 'project' (improvement). Maybe even sign your name/date on each piece of construction (sign off).
May sound silly now, but years later you'll remember, hopefully fondly, the 'journey' with pride.
Wishing y'all success!👍
Love this so so much. Thanks for the support!
Love the merchant
Thank you!!
hey i was wanting to do this and was wondering where you bought you bus from
Hey, I went over a few places to search for a bus in the video. I recommend FB marketplace, ebay, and Craigslist
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Would you be interested in photographing our Airbnb. The pictures need some work
Hey! Send me a message over on Instagram @mattmaderic!
Mathew did you not know it would longer I am about to get school bus and I know that it would take min 12 months because of surprises but I do feel you
on a other not do you send your bfid stuff to Canada ?
Hahaha I’m just an optimist on things like this and wanted to believe it wouldn’t take too long. Currently I only ship to USA but hopefully at some point this year I’ll start shipping globally!
Good morning.
How can I message you? I have a few a questions I’d like to ask... thank you.
Hey! If you have Instagram, you can send me a message there @mattmaderic
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