Budget Bus Build Only $4k Total | SHORT BUS TOUR | @starfireshortbus
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Hi Everyone meet Kevin the owner of @starfireshortbus He built and bought this bus with only $4k all in. Literally the most inexpensive short bus budget build I have ever seen. He has some very clever stuff in his build I think should be the standard but for some reason are un heard of. Def make sure to watch this one until the end.
Links to the stuff in his build:
Water System: amzn.to/3cvIsIp
Shelf Track: https: //amzn.to/39q3I0j
Shelf Arm For Track: amzn.to/3dkkmQ6
Follow along on his Kevins Journey @starfireshortbus
Follow along on mine: @skooliana 
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"Got to have artworks from the homies. Can't just be sittin here with no art." Love this!
“Figure it out along the way”. So laid back and motivational. We should all just face our dreams and “figure it out along the way”. Anyone can do it….and should!
I'm happy to see a person to prove that you don't have to wait till you have a ton of money to get that "house on wheels!" Thanks for showing the simplicity of your build - great job!
I basically have this exact same bus, same motor and year even and have been struggling to figure out what to do with it and I think I'm basically going to just duplicate this! Simple, easy, CHEAP AND FUN!
The artwork he painted on the exterior of the bus is super beautiful. I love it. What a talented and creative guy.
Great build. I hate these newer bus conversions. Lol they spend $45,000 on a build but in the end, lol a 1998 bus, is still a 1998 after they spend $45,000 on the build. I'm on my fourth build, the first three were all built from dumpster diving and free stuff or very cheap stuff.
What I like about him is
That he is not a perfectionist, he did what he could with no experience to improve as he goes! That is an awesome state of mind. The perfectionist in me would take an entire year lol by watching this, I got the motivation to stop trying to make things perfect. It’s such a set back!
Nice to see someone else recognize how simple building these things yourself can be. People go nuts on these things.
If l were his parents l would be so proud to call him my son! It makes me shed tears to see a young man with so much intelligence.
Me also my name is also Ursula.. Blessings be safe.
@@ursulabristow9726 That's pretty cool, except your NAMES are spelled a little differently. ☺
Are you kidding? “bill-age pump” ? “Habitat FROM humanity”!
Not made for drinking water from that pump. Could be passing water through bad stuff. If it wasn’t vented a little, it wouldn’t work. Doesn’t know size of his water tank. “I think they are AGM batteries”.
Desert porcupines?
Prove your $30 1500 watt inverter!
Then people ask if $4K includes the bus….he tells you.
What charges his batteries….he tells you.
Talk about being cost-conscious and
Inventive: WOW, I am impressed!👍😎
This boy is genius, love his drive and such a beautiful person through and through! You attract the coolest people Isaac!💜
I agree on all counts
Good way to do it a little at a time with not a lot money upfront.
One day at a time and one upgrade at a time nice build for 4000 bucks great attitude as well I wish you good journeys ahead young man. Be safe out there.
That’s pretty good for 4K. Busses around here are insane, & people want gold for em even if they’ve put $1500 of work into em & want 4K for it, & have the tires need to be changed out, then have to change the oil again almost a year later just from sitting even tho there’s no wear on the oil it’s just age in it, & the water that collects in it needs to go.
Plus the people that are selling em are jerks, & don’t get that you can’t make any $$$ at all on large trucks, cuz of all the stuff that can go bad, it’s not like an f150-f350 where most of the stuff is easier to fix.
Big trucks & busses are different, & have air brakes, tires that cost a ton to replace, as much as the vehicle, & the transmission needs to be changed out & rebuilt & even after that people still want $$$.
If anyone was looking for those drawer lock hinge things, they're called "Flip Action Door Locks." Found them on Amazon for just a few bucks!
Thank you, I was goin' nuts looking!
Home Depot has Prime-Line (brand) Flip Door Lock, and I saw several Flip Lok (brand) Swing Door Locks on ebay.
Love the simplicity of the water system. Brilliant!
Why has no one figured some of this stuff out yet! Insane
@@isaacturnerit Have you done more thoughts on using the system rom this video to the builds you do now?
Awe he looks so happy! It's great to see someone so stoked about his life, and have a great outlook.
My hero! I get tired of these $49k bus redos! Way to go! Great art too! Love the paint job!
What a great interview with such an interesting guy. Wow! I’m impressed big time by this guy. $4000? No rent or mortgage payment? Hats off to you! I think you did a great job on this build. Creative, clever and looks great!
hes so adorable i love how he gets so excited about talking about this stuff
Definitely not the best build ever, but the fact that he is completely happy is what it's all about. These are what it's all about. Also talk about not judging a book by its cover, obviously a super budget friendly no frills, but he had the locking hinges and water pump rarely used. Awesome. Great job young man
In the middle of my own build and needed a reminder of how simple things can be. This guy has it down, love it!
A plus dude 🤙! From a fellow 4 window shorty owner, you did everything correctly. We build these vehicles to minimize our usage of luxury amenities, so we can enjoy enjoy the outside world even more. But sometimes we humans find the most luxurious comfort inside a cool turtle shell for the night! Your story, budget, and floorplan match mine very closely. I came here for art ideas and I'm leaving now with a full notepad outline to remodel my interior. Those hard left turns will test your kitchen quick! Thanks for the tour homie!
My favorite reply to giant RV nerds:
"So, you ride around on the short bus huh?"
"No, bich, I DRIVE IT!" 👊😆🍺
😂😂😂
When so many children....and i mean MOST children... build forts out of anything they can, it can only mean one thing. That we are MEANT to build our own shelters/homes. All these crazy laws preventing us from doing just that seems highly suspicious. I raised six kids, I'm the middle child of 5, plus 3 step siblings and we each and every one built forts, club houses, whatever we could, whether inside or outside. Me and my brothers...all in our 50's now, STILL dream of building our own, going off grid, roughing it, living in the mountains...Its part of our DNA! And he's absolutely right. Just do it! 😁
PS...It is so much easier to deal with mundane or mini stress as opposed to the killing stress of debt, massive bills or mortgages. Just sayin'.✌
Hear, Hear!
Your young and have a bit of time. Find someone who likes to weld. Raise that ceiling 3 feet, when you have a garage to put it in. 🙋
Harbor Freight might be your new best friend!
Love this build! Just bought my own short bus with no experience with any of this so this is very helpful! Thanks man!
Excited for your journey! He has some great stuff In this build that is cheap!
Wow! When I hear Isaac ask for links- I hear the mad respect for Kevin’s ingenuity. You totally motivated this old hag to get it in gear.
I pay closer attention when I hear, 'Wow bro, we're gonna need a link to that'!😜
Well said 'analysis to paralysis'! Collect ideas, then simply make it work, and repeat as needed.
Thanks!👍
Ha ha he has great stuff in this build
@@isaacturnerit DAYG (doing as you go)😜
Couple more 'escape hatchs' or raised sky window should make it 'bout perfect.😄
I just bought my bus today Short bus I am glad I seen you on here Give higher explain how you did yours that is easiest way Always And forever thank you
How impressive! A bus on a budget. So many people think they have to have the top line everything. I love your bus. Kevin, you did a great job!
Another great story. Beautiful bus. Thanks friend.
For those interested, there is one important thing to know about "van-based-buses" like this E-350 Ford. In my state all the DMV wanted to know was that it's a van, as did my insurance company. No hassles about bathroom, proper kitchen etc.
To get a "real schoolbus" accepted, inspected, registered and insured as an RV is an entirely more frustrating story.
If you want a little more space, just look for a 5-window van.
what about a shuttle? is that technically a bus?...
Love the build and love this guy’s positive spirit! He just makes you feel welcome. Safe travels and adventures, Sir! Thank you for sharing with us!
Good job Kevin. I'm 67 and I'm lookin to build out a skoolie but like you I wanna keep it simple and learn and build as I transition over. You so remind me of my two sons, 43, and 39 and they still skate and dj. What you're doing is very inspiring, love your art!!!
Wow, anything is possible.🔥🔥
this dude showed me that budget bus builds are possible, I thought you couldnt go that cheap
Nice & simple cozy build. Love the painting on your closet door. All your art work is dope. God bless
Love the bench to table!! Love the art!
Just paid off my new 1987 BlueBird MicroBird. $2000. Can wait to tear the floor out and go crazy.
I have a pretty good idea about what he farms. Makes me want a bus. I found one, hopefully it works out.
This guy has such amazing energy! I love his build and I'm happy for him.
I love the way you think! Good job on your bus and life!
Best build ever! Love it work with it! Up grade as you go! Low buck and banging!
Kevin, A Great Build & As You Go & Said You Will Add To It & Improve As You Go! Your Doing Exactly What I Am Going To Accomplish From The Start! You Ever Come East Contact & Give You Place To Park In The Mountains! Always, Tommy :-)
Such a great economical build! Nicely done, Kevin!
He crushed it!
Great interview and skoolie thank you for sharing Issac ❤️🙏🏻
Love how you went for simple and what works for you and not all the bus conversion fad stuff, fr. Vanlife was originally supoosed to be to save money and have freedom!! Love that you're doin that. 💚
Nice build. Love the scenic 🌴 paint. ❤
Good for this guy! Im proud of him too! Hes so innovative ❤
Great job!!! I love the sofa/ table setup especially!
love this guy! super attitude, super inspiring...he's very clever, his simple solutions to everything in that bus were inspired! (loved the table idea, have not seen that before!). Really enjoyed this one. 👍👍
I Love Your Spirit & Heart! Keep Shining & Radiating That Light! I'm Excited To Buy My Bus! Thank You For Your Inspiration! 🤟🫶🙌🚌
I really wish that he had a RUclips channel because I would love to purchase some canvas artwork from him ..... GREAT JOB youngman!!!!!
Kevin has it going on. You are wise for your age. Stay safe
Nice bus! Love all the artwork. And the counter top is really nice. Enjoyed the video!
❤️💜💚
Kevin , you truly are amazing.
Nice simple build. I like your paint job, too!
Badass dude! Thinking on getting one soon ! Love your spirit!
Love this guy… wow great build … happy trails 🥰
I love this guy. Oregon is exactly where Im stopping first once I have a bus to call my own 💛
Too cute. Outside and Aside of height you did a Fantastic Job as well as Cost Affective... Fab! For those of us considering coming out you broke the mold. Why cause not everyone has 100, 300 and $500 to get every necessary item... THANK YOU🙏🏽 I'm starting soon. When I'm there I'm Called You Out to Slay My Bus cause Your Awesome! See You, Safely & Blessings..
Thank you so much!! I'm buying a skoolie and this gives me hope, because I have no prior building knowledge and I don's have 20-40k to put into it.
Great job! Good approach to buslife.
Cute bus looks like a fun bus it’s not fancy but it works. We have the same metal lock on the inside of our front door as a kids safety lock. Works great.
Stay safe
God Bless🙏🏻
Great job on the build 👍💜!!
Love the exterior art!!!
I absolutely love watching everyone design their buses/ rv’s I’ve been thinking about purchasing an rv.
Love that water system
Great job on this simple, but effective build.
Everyone has to start somewhere. Rustic but a start never the less.
Great table idea
Great build DUDE!! :)- I am looking at going into the vanlife movement but I have researched this for years and I am just deciding on which vehicle to use but I am leaning towards the schoolies. :)- Kudos to you and your happiness!! :)-
I'm impressed Kevin! Some clever solutions here...
I love his spirit about bus life. It may be a humble start I bet he ends up having a rad bus all tricked out one day!
I shared your video to encourage my kids(your age).....that they CAN do this too!! Thankyou!
Even love ❤️ hearing you ask questions Doll Face 😎‼️♥️
Sick build! 🔥 I was a street artist for years! Love his graffiti pieces, slaps and train! Hell yes!
You did an awesome job and you should be proud of yourself
great job!!
Not bad love the out side paint job
I love the bench in your kitchen area, will try and do it,for an art canvas, using spray paint
Yea lol brother, ice job, works for me. Just an old biker but really digging the bus life n simple builds.
Good job, like those latches
Looks good . He did a good job. These buses are my favorite but would have to have one that was higher inside because I would have a concussion from hitting my head on the roof.
Very cool
Starting my skoolie journey as well
He should definitely start a side hustle painting outside schoolies or businesses he's so talented. Ps u seem like such a cool person to be around? Let's be friends lol
I really dig the paintjob on this one 🤙
Living in Oregon and In North Bend / Coos Bay Your Beach scene .. I was thinking about that only one or two places On the coast have a palm tree in it ..( how I do not know how they grow here ) and in someone's yard .. The I thought about it again and I was thinking it also looks like the beach scene @ Lakeside with the Palm trees that came in by people .. there is a story behind it but do no remember . And your @ my FAV place .. My hangout is just around the corner..Past the table house and park back in and look out over the ocean. Been to many a wedding here too lol ( Cape Arago State Park Coos Bay )
Awesome artwork
That is the coolest cheapest bus ever !! Love it ♥️
Check out Mega Van Tour on New Jersey Outdoor Adventures. He solved the height issue by cutting the roof and installing a camper stow away on top. Maybe something you can do for your bus that will allow you some headroom. Thank you for sharing all your good advice! Think you are missing your calling. Practically every Schoolie and camper van would love to have your artwork on them. Think about making a living painting them. And be sure to charge enough for your work. Bless you.
Awesome build !
Very cool bus!
Nice loving your engey and advice
Wow, this is so cool.
I love it and I am jealous man. Keep it going!
I really like his energy
Very nice Bro. For your first build and to not spend a lot of dollars. Check out cassette toilets. Their cheap and operate similar to a rv toilet. You might like one of them. I use one when tent camping.
Great work dude on your first project. I’m about to create a mobile prison art museum that will operate out of a school bus. Your project gives me inspiration.
He’s great.
👏👏👏👏👏
Good job man!
Great job. I just bought me a used short bus.
Congratulations on your new purchase
Cool dude!❤❤
Looks great!😁