@@LacroixCruiser what was the initial cost of the bus and was it already converted to an rv prior to you buying it to where you just needed to remodel to your taste and style instead of starting with a shell? Great video! Thank you so much!! Do you travel around the US a good bit helping retailers or do you have a certain schedule you stick too? A friend of mine is a detailer and trying to get a successful business going.
@@1982MCI we payed 20k for the bus, and it was previously converted, but we stripped it out completely to start over again. We travel anywhere to teach, and do one on one coaching.
@@LacroixCruiser thank you for the reply. Reason I was asking is because I’m looking at one myself right now that’s just right down the road. It’s also an MCI but it’s an MCI 7 or 8 I believe and is a little bit older than what yours is. It has been converted but it will need to be stripped and redone cause it’s in rough shape as far as the interior goes. It runs like a dream but it’s tires are out of date cause it’s been sitting so long. It also needs airbags replaced but he does have new ones already but just need installed. Its been sitting about 8 years or so since they’ve done anything with it. They were living in it while they were building their house and once it was finished, they moved into the house and let the bus sit there. It could be a good bus again but needs major work to get it there and I didn’t know how to price it cause prices are all over the board. He said he wanted to try to get $10k but I still think that’s high because I’m worried about all of the suspension from it sitting that long. Anyways, hopefully I can find something I can work with. I can do all interior rebuild myself and some mechanical but on the bigger stuff like suspension, I need to have someone do that. The buses are harder to come by now than what they were before this virus shut us all down. And the ones I am finding have doubled in price. Hopefully I can find one and get it finished similar to yours and I’ll see you out on the road somewhere! Take care and be safe out there!! Thank you for your guidance, I appreciate it!!
This is, by far, the best vehicle conversion/tiny home I have ever seen. There's no compromise on space, everything looks really comfortable. Extremely well done.
As someone who's had the privilege of enjoying a meal with you two, in this beautiful rolling home, I can attest to the quality and thought that went into this build. Thank you for sharing this tour...every new (or even experienced) bus owner should see and learn from this. Smooth travels, friends!
@@LacroixCruiserThis is so so random, but my last name is also lacroix, and my family line comes from quebec! And you look like you may be related to me not going to lie! My grandfather maurice just passed a year ago, but i can ask my father and his cousin if your names sound familliar at all! It would be sweet to have you bith drive down to a family reunion in the summer if it turns out we are related!!
I’ve seen a lot of bus conversions but I think the thought on this one is by far the best. The Berkie integration in the kitchen. The large kitchen, the office/bedroom great idea and the large bathroom. I also like the coat closet at the front door. So many things we’ll thought out. Great job!
I love the bathroom! It is beautiful and larger than the one in my traditional home. I just love the layout of your bus. The way it was done maximises the space and makes it look so much larger.
It's bigger than the bathroom in my home as well... Only another 22 more years of mortgage to go, and this small, non moving bathroom will be all mine.
This just screams class. Absolutely beautiful. Great tour too, only thing you left out on the tour was charging sockets for tech equipment mobile’s etc. just something that seams to always get mentioned in other tours.
There are so many crazy cool features on this bus. The bathroom is brilliant! The water/sewer system must make life easy. I love the Murphy bed! Who doesn't love a double leather recliner? The slide-out toolbox is excellent! A-types rule!
I was literally blown away..how innovative by far the best conversion short of a factory Prevost that would cost almost 3 million dollars new...simply amazing!
I love you two ! Thank you both for taking us inside your lovely home. You have done an excellent job converting this bus to a fine & luxurious house on wheels. The entire build is spectacular ! The interior materials, finishes & colors are awesome. Thanks again Yvan and Sylvie. Thanks also to Tiny Home Tours !
The attention to detail is what makes this build above anything else l have seen. Fantastic home on wheels! Both the interior and exterior are amazing! Great job!
I love the bus. This guy and his wife thought through the design and were able to preserve the windows, which is nice because they have so much view. The only thing that stood out was the electrical fuse box, which can be updated to make it easier to determine which fuse controls what.
The details! This really is one of my all time favourite tiny homes. The considered lifestyle enhancers so well executed under one roof - well done. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you happy times. Hello from London, UK ; - )
absolutely gorgeous and so clean and sleek with everything in its place. Kudos to your wife doing the driving she is braver than me haha. Thanks so much for sharing, a video that I can watch over and over again. Paul from England
@@LacroixCruiser couldn't agree more. One major factor is comfort for me specially bathroom, I am a tall guy. When I saw all the pre build or diy ones they look cozy butt, when it comes to bathroom 🚽, nope.. NO. It's either a child size one tucked under something or there a separate room but way too small. When was watching your the video and saw the bathroom, I was like : THAT'S IT.. that's one done right. I hope can build my own mobile home one day and copy your bathroom design.
I stand to applaud you. This is easily the finest "tour bus" that I have EVER seen. If you are ever on the east coast, near Washington DC, / Annapolis, drop me a line. My wife and I would love to trade a tour of your bus for a lunch/dinner at our favorite restaurant. Bravo, my friend; bravo!
Having lived long term on my own buss and from border to border coast to coast I really like your thoughtfulness in everything you've done -- including the outside pain.
The safety features are something most people don't really think about when building their bus. This is very well thought out based on their previous bus ownership. The details are where the organization comes into play. This bus by far is the best build I've seen. Wondering if they have any plans drawn up that they would offer others to use as a concept for their bus builds? Hopefully they do. Thanks for the tour y'all. Keep those videos coming. Happy trails and safe travels to you
What a beautiful bus you live in your kitchen is especially beautiful I love your storage idea's in there...your bathroom is luxurious and your use of the bedroom space is great (oh and the patchwork quilt is gorgeous)...best bus build I've ever seen thankyou for sharing safe travels to you both 💜
I am blown away by your home on wheels. Everything a person needs to have to live comfortably AND for fun. Wow. 😳 And thank you for the tour - inspiration. 👍
Super impressive, both the presentation and the build. This gentleman is a very skilled speaker. No injection of um's, uh's, so's....wonderful speaking tone. Enjoy your traveling.
I love it 😀 It's so beautiful and plenty of room. You two are awesome people and thanks for sharing your beautiful home. Safe travels everywhere you go!
This is the most well-thought-out conversion I have seen. Also, the narration was the best I have seen; I hate it when the narrator doesn't know what they are talking about. Looking forward to viewing your other videos.
This bus was beautifully designed and mechanically impressive. I've been working on rigs for almost 30 years, would have no problem if you rolled into my shop for work. That's how it's done folks. To many build a 'house' in a 'bus' and forever the 'bus' components still exist.
Beautiful. Just started my remodel 1979 mci 9 crusaders 2. Thank you for all your knowledge and help. Great job if your ever in north Idaho. Cda stop by lots a room on the property.
Love it! Very organic, I simply love seeing wood used in a tasteful comfortable eye pleasing manner. I love people like this, adventurous and wise living their best life.
I love this bus, I have et this couple when the bus was not quite finished.They are the most generous people with their time and a loving ang respectful couple like I have never met. They were honest and took the time to explain a lot on details. They never charged us a dime for their time. I have great appreciation for them both as genuine human beings and I wish I was on the road with them. They truly love what they do. God bless them on their travels.
Wow.... a fabulous conversion. A comfortable home from home... Every creature comfort. It's absolutely my kind of bus. It's amazing, you have thought of everything you need. Thanks for sharing.
This may be my favorite bus with everything that’s been done on it. Trying to decide if I’m going to buy a bus or a Motorhome and I go back and forth every day.
After watching a lot of these type of videos,I must say,this is the best yet. Simple,no hippy type decorations,and no expensive high tech crap either. Nice to see a converter that doesn't feel like you're in the amozon forest. Plants hanging everywhere,no pets sleeping in your bed. Just a no nonsence way of living,and I really love a bathroom that's more than ten inches wide. And has a real toilet! Congrats on your way of living. Stay safe!!! Also,finally a bus that doesn't make you feel like you're in Las Vegas all the time,with crazy lighting all over the place.
I've watched dozens or even hundreds of tiny house and van/bus conversion videos and I enjoy seeing the clever and "hip" things the generally younger crowd has done, but this bus is the first one that caused me to sit up and take serious notice. I guess it takes one "gray beard" 🧙♂ to know what will please another "gray beard." 🧙♂ And the cherry on the top (literally Bing cherry red, in your case) is the bed liner topcoat, which I've actually thought of putting on my car but chickened out. Thanks for the enlightening tour. Cheers to you both. 🥂
Yes I see more and more people doing the wiring outside of the walls I think it’s the smartest thing anyone could do. With technology changing on a daily basis you’re able to add it to your build much easier as well as repair without destroying all of your hard work.
Your bus is beautiful. I'm looking into getting a bus for full time living and your build design has many key features I've never seen and will look at implementing into mine.
Fit a brake check bar to the front of the bus. In Australia we call that bar, a bull bar. You can have them made out of polished aluminium and fit extra driving lights to them as well.
One of the best builds I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot! Thought was given to every need. It is also one of the largest solar power systems. It is also very wisely dispersed in zones! With all that it is also beautifully designed.
This is by far the best updated bus conversion…. The attention to detail is absolutely awesome…. I could definitely see me living in this bus. I am a super fan to Murphy beds… Beautiful in every way… Thank you for the wonderful tour.. Safe travels always for you and your wife… ❤️
@@prestonthompson9848 before taking on the road we changed brakes, shocks, airbags, bushings, tires. For the engine there wasn’t much to do, it only has 300,000 miles since an in frame rebuild. From there this is the maintenance schedule we follow. Every trip Check all fluids Check all lights Check tire pressure ( ideally have a TPMS) Check hub oil Inspect belts Do DOT pre-trip brake tests Spot and repair any leaks( fluid/air) Purge air tanks after trip of moisture. Enjoy yourself and listen to your bus. Every 2 weeks Drive bus to reach full operating temperature. A bus that sits is a bus that breaks. Every month Check and adjust water levels of any FLA batteries. Run generator at or near full load for 30 minutes Check slack adjusters Clean solar panels, inspect roof Wash bus Every 5000 miles or 3 months Check slack adjusters Sample oil and test. Check air filter, replace as needed Visual check of suspension and brakes. Inspect rubber bay hinges. Check torque on house electrical system connections. Clean radiator(s) Clean house A/C filters Every 10,000 miles or 6 months 3 month or 5000 mile items plus, Change oil and filters Change fuel filters Lubricate chassis Rotate tires Inspect tires for cracks, uneven wear, bumps etc. Coat tires. Check for kingpin wear when jacked up. Test coolant Check brake pad thickness Every 20,000 miles or yearly 6 month or 10,000 mile items plus Change transmission filter, test fluid sample, replace if required Change coolant filter, test coolant, replace if needed. Service house heating system ( yearly) Service generator ( or every 100 hours of use) Service air dryer. Do a full DOT safety inspection. Check wheel bearings. Change hub oil/ repack wheel bearing grease. Remove brake drums and inspect brake system. Replace power steering filter. Check propane system for leaks. Lubricate windows and locks
Without a doubt, this bus is setup very well, but this is NOT your first one,,so you made no mistakes on this one, infloor heat, just wonderful, an 2 mini-splits, QUIET COOLING, MY BEST TO YOU BOHT, SAFE TRAVELS ENJOY THE ROAD,GO BLES YOU BOTH,,,,,🇬🇧🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸
That is a really nice layout; really considered selling the house and buying a house/rv or converting one but don't have the skillset to do the work myself; but I am impressed you really thought it all out and build it the way that works for you.
Bonjour Yvan et Sylvie! C'est tres beau, votre maison roulettes. Love the sleek and quality build. The wood is beautiful. I think you might find a deeper sink does not splash water our so much and a large, deep, rectangular sink will sell the bus faster if you decide to upgrade. It adds value. I also bought shallow sinks, then regretted it and changed to deep and large. No need for farmhouse apron sinks - something undermounted is fine. I am so glad you said that about the Induction cooktop! I dislike it too. A lack of options with that and enormous power use. 6:07 - Love those cabinet hinges! Looks like pricey Blum type. Would love to know where you got them? What a lovely appliance garage! Better than my house, ha ha!. Bet those rollup doors came from IKEA? Looks great. Smart idea to refill Berkey from the top of cabinet! This is genius. Love the engine access panel, good design! Great office table too, nice and big and multi use bedroom space, smart! The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is a life saver and the single most important thing after the engine. I have constant issues with tires and must get one. Good install. The basement storage is mind boggling. You have a whole city system in there! 21:53 - The SEM Pro-Tex Bed Liner is a urethane liner that is tint-able. I've been looking for one that is tint-able but not an epoxy, identical to Durabak18 which is not tint-able. Durabak18 is flexible, polyurethane, moisture cured. If this one is similar, I will be thrilled. Any info anyone? Durabak company is a pain to deal with and are not forthcoming with technical info on tinting, which leaves me disappointed. I'd love to find a substitute paint. Thank you for this tour! I learned a lot from you both. Bon Voyage!
Thank you! For the sink we had a larger one in a previous bus, but prefer the smaller round sink for water conservation. The cabinet hinges come from Ikea, the tambour door is from Richelieu.
I want you guys to design our rig one day when we can go full time. Unfortunately neither of us have any job skills that allow us to be mobile. But we have a travel trailer and get out as much as we can. Were fairly new so we’re learning what we would want in a new rig. And I’m slowly being turned towards a bus conversion. His parents have owned a couple of fifth wheels and they’re almost full time. But I like the quality and customization you can get from a conversion. Anyway. Absolutely beautiful!
This is hands down the best bus conversion I have ever seen, and I see why you buy a bus some many options on converting it into your dream great video
I've watched many different people's conversion's and your's is a level above all the others , besides working together . You all put out the best video's , thamks for all the enjoyable video's .
This is one of the most safe bus I have seen so far keep up your good work God bless you on your home and when you're on the road one of the most beautiful 🚐 that I have seen like I said so far 👍👍👍
Is a coach bus something you are considering for your tiny home?
I did look at a few but The prices were the same as buying a house.
@@radicalgreek99 we built this for under $75k, plus our time
@@LacroixCruiser what was the initial cost of the bus and was it already converted to an rv prior to you buying it to where you just needed to remodel to your taste and style instead of starting with a shell?
Great video! Thank you so much!! Do you travel around the US a good bit helping retailers or do you have a certain schedule you stick too? A friend of mine is a detailer and trying to get a successful business going.
@@1982MCI we payed 20k for the bus, and it was previously converted, but we stripped it out completely to start over again.
We travel anywhere to teach, and do one on one coaching.
@@LacroixCruiser thank you for the reply. Reason I was asking is because I’m looking at one myself right now that’s just right down the road. It’s also an MCI but it’s an MCI 7 or 8 I believe and is a little bit older than what yours is. It has been converted but it will need to be stripped and redone cause it’s in rough shape as far as the interior goes. It runs like a dream but it’s tires are out of date cause it’s been sitting so long. It also needs airbags replaced but he does have new ones already but just need installed. Its been sitting about 8 years or so since they’ve done anything with it. They were living in it while they were building their house and once it was finished, they moved into the house and let the bus sit there. It could be a good bus again but needs major work to get it there and I didn’t know how to price it cause prices are all over the board. He said he wanted to try to get $10k but I still think that’s high because I’m worried about all of the suspension from it sitting that long.
Anyways, hopefully I can find something I can work with. I can do all interior rebuild myself and some mechanical but on the bigger stuff like suspension, I need to have someone do that.
The buses are harder to come by now than what they were before this virus shut us all down. And the ones I am finding have doubled in price. Hopefully I can find one and get it finished similar to yours and I’ll see you out on the road somewhere!
Take care and be safe out there!! Thank you for your guidance, I appreciate it!!
This is, by far, the best vehicle conversion/tiny home I have ever seen. There's no compromise on space, everything looks really comfortable. Extremely well done.
Thank you 🙏🏻
This is the best bus I have ever seen! You have thought of everything and smartly used the space you have. Fantastic video!
Thank you
you really need to see many more bus conversions, then..& if you watched the whole thing: dude's just weird.😕
@@DiandraStarShine u obviously do not appreciate people like him not weird at all but u r definitely 😁
I second this! Flawless aesthetically and functionally, with two people who clearly know what they’re doing.
@@DiandraStarShine I didn’t find him weird.
As someone who's had the privilege of enjoying a meal with you two, in this beautiful rolling home, I can attest to the quality and thought that went into this build. Thank you for sharing this tour...every new (or even experienced) bus owner should see and learn from this. Smooth travels, friends!
Thank you so much Bus Whisperer!
@@LacroixCruiserThis is so so random, but my last name is also lacroix, and my family line comes from quebec! And you look like you may be related to me not going to lie! My grandfather maurice just passed a year ago, but i can ask my father and his cousin if your names sound familliar at all! It would be sweet to have you bith drive down to a family reunion in the summer if it turns out we are related!!
@@ditch.flower you never know, my family is from Granby.
I’ve seen a lot of bus conversions but I think the thought on this one is by far the best. The Berkie integration in the kitchen. The large kitchen, the office/bedroom great idea and the large bathroom. I also like the coat closet at the front door. So many things we’ll thought out. Great job!
Thank you!
I love the bathroom! It is beautiful and larger than the one in my traditional home. I just love the layout of your bus. The way it was done maximises the space and makes it look so much larger.
Thank you!
Id pay extra close to details for the shower/potty because I like to be clean especially after driving and riding long distance
@@misserin2010 so do we.
It's bigger than the bathroom in my home as well... Only another 22 more years of mortgage to go, and this small, non moving bathroom will be all mine.
This just screams class. Absolutely beautiful. Great tour too, only thing you left out on the tour was charging sockets for tech equipment mobile’s etc. just something that seams to always get mentioned in other tours.
Thank you for watching, 90% of our outlets also have USB ports.
Beautiful build, and so well thought out. I wouldn't mind living in this one.
Thank you for watching.
The greatest home on wheels I have seen. So much storage! Everything is hidden so no clutter. Love it!
Thank you, clutter isn’t our favourite thing.
There are so many crazy cool features on this bus. The bathroom is brilliant! The water/sewer system must make life easy. I love the Murphy bed! Who doesn't love a double leather recliner? The slide-out toolbox is excellent! A-types rule!
Thank you
I was literally blown away..how innovative by far the best conversion short of a factory Prevost that would cost almost 3 million dollars new...simply amazing!
Thank you
I love you two ! Thank you both for taking us inside your lovely home. You have done an excellent job converting this bus to a fine & luxurious house on wheels. The entire build is spectacular ! The interior materials, finishes & colors are awesome.
Thanks again Yvan and Sylvie. Thanks also to Tiny Home Tours !
Thank you for watching!
The attention to detail is what makes this build above anything else l have seen. Fantastic home on wheels! Both the interior and exterior are amazing! Great job!
Thank you!
I love the bus. This guy and his wife thought through the design and were able to preserve the windows, which is nice because they have so much view. The only thing that stood out was the electrical fuse box, which can be updated to make it easier to determine which fuse controls what.
Thank you.
The details! This really is one of my all time favourite tiny homes. The considered lifestyle enhancers so well executed under one roof - well done. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you happy times. Hello from London, UK ; - )
Thank you!
yes amazing
@@MandEmma7 thank you
This thing is intense! That bathroom was at another level
Thank you for watching
absolutely gorgeous and so clean and sleek with everything in its place. Kudos to your wife doing the driving she is braver than me haha. Thanks so much for sharing, a video that I can watch over and over again. Paul from England
Thank you for watching.
Excellent bus home. Immaculate and luxurious, it takes #1 spot on my top 10.
Thank you for watching
Finally a comfortable toilet and bathroom . Most of the builds i watched had tiny ones.
This is our home, and Comfort is important to us.
@@LacroixCruiser couldn't agree more. One major factor is comfort for me specially bathroom, I am a tall guy. When I saw all the pre build or diy ones they look cozy butt, when it comes to bathroom 🚽, nope.. NO. It's either a child size one tucked under something or there a separate room but way too small. When was watching your the video and saw the bathroom, I was like : THAT'S IT.. that's one done right. I hope can build my own mobile home one day and copy your bathroom design.
@@evil7011 we’ve been living in this bus over a year, and we wouldn’t change anything.
I absolutely love the appliance garage, and the berkey setup is amazing.
Thank you.
I stand to applaud you. This is easily the finest "tour bus" that I have EVER seen. If you are ever on the east coast, near Washington DC, / Annapolis, drop me a line. My wife and I would love to trade a tour of your bus for a lunch/dinner at our favorite restaurant. Bravo, my friend; bravo!
Thank you.
@@LacroixCruiser I was at a party and told your bedliner paint story. Awesome.
Having lived long term on my own buss and from border to border coast to coast I really like your thoughtfulness in everything you've done -- including the outside pain.
Thank you, we’ve traveled far and wide as well, it’s a great lifestyle.
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I truly love those DYI conversions. I also love the job you two did as very nice.
Thank you.
By far the best do it yourself build of a bus I have seen. Congratulations
Thank you for watching
BEST BUS YET💜 NICE AND NEAT AND ORGANIZED, JUST HOW I LIKE IT🌻
Thank you
I love the white and grey backsplash over kitchen countertop.
Thank you
The safety features are something most people don't really think about when building their bus. This is very well thought out based on their previous bus ownership. The details are where the organization comes into play. This bus by far is the best build I've seen. Wondering if they have any plans drawn up that they would offer others to use as a concept for their bus builds? Hopefully they do. Thanks for the tour y'all. Keep those videos coming. Happy trails and safe travels to you
Thank you, no plans were made nor used, the bus dictated the design. We did chronicle the whole build here, ruclips.net/user/LacroixCruiser
The bathroom 😳!!! Wow, I could live in there! 🤭 Every inch of your home has been well thought of and really impressive!
Thank you
I love this! They've thought of everything, my favourite is the bathroom and the coat rack, such a great idea. Such a lovely couple 😊
Thank you
What a beautiful bus you live in your kitchen is especially beautiful I love your storage idea's in there...your bathroom is luxurious and your use of the bedroom space is great (oh and the patchwork quilt is gorgeous)...best bus build I've ever seen thankyou for sharing safe travels to you both 💜
Thank you.
I am blown away by your home on wheels. Everything a person needs to have to live comfortably AND for fun. Wow. 😳 And thank you for the tour - inspiration. 👍
Thank you for watching
Super impressive, both the presentation and the build. This gentleman is a very skilled speaker. No injection of um's, uh's, so's....wonderful speaking tone. Enjoy your traveling.
Thank you.
Man whoever designed the inside of your bus it is freaking beautiful I love the decorating the wood and the decor. Beautiful Beautiful
We designed and built it ourselves.
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I love it 😀 It's so beautiful and plenty of room. You two are awesome people and thanks for sharing your beautiful home. Safe travels everywhere you go!
Thank you
This bus is incredible love how everything has a place
Thank you, we both have OCD tendencies, so it’s by design to have a more comfortable and peaceful space.
This is the most well-thought-out conversion I have seen.
Also, the narration was the best I have seen; I hate it when the narrator doesn't know what they are talking about.
Looking forward to viewing your other videos.
Thank you.
Really nice! I love the filling nozzle for the Berkey. That’s really creative!
Thank you for watching, we got tired of filing it in our previous bus.
@@LacroixCruiser It’s the perfect solution!
@@caddyzig it works well for us.
This bus was beautifully designed and mechanically impressive. I've been working on rigs for almost 30 years, would have no problem if you rolled into my shop for work. That's how it's done folks. To many build a 'house' in a 'bus' and forever the 'bus' components still exist.
Very important to keep all the mechanical systems in great condition with the access the factory provided.
Beautiful. Just started my remodel 1979 mci 9 crusaders 2. Thank you for all your knowledge and help. Great job if your ever in north Idaho. Cda stop by lots a room on the property.
Thank you.
Love it! Very organic, I simply love seeing wood used in a tasteful comfortable eye pleasing manner. I love people like this, adventurous and wise living their best life.
Thank you!
I love this bus, I have et this couple when the bus was not quite finished.They are the most generous people with their time and a loving ang respectful couple like I have never met. They were honest and took the time to explain a lot on details. They never charged us a dime for their time. I have great appreciation for them both as genuine human beings and I wish I was on the road with them. They truly love what they do. God bless them on their travels.
Beautiful!!!! Life is short love to see people really enjoying it!!!
Thank you, we stopped chasing dreams a while ago, instead we choose to live them.
Wow.... a fabulous conversion. A comfortable home from home... Every creature comfort. It's absolutely my kind of bus. It's amazing, you have thought of everything you need. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the compliment, for us it’s not home away from home, it’s home wherever we go.
This may be my favorite bus with everything that’s been done on it. Trying to decide if I’m going to buy a bus or a Motorhome and I go back and forth every day.
Drive a bus, very different than a factory RV
After watching a lot of these type of videos,I must say,this is the best yet. Simple,no hippy type decorations,and no expensive high tech crap either. Nice to see a converter that doesn't feel like you're in the amozon forest. Plants hanging everywhere,no pets sleeping in your bed. Just a no nonsence way of living,and I really love a bathroom that's more than ten inches wide. And has a real toilet! Congrats on your way of living. Stay safe!!! Also,finally a bus that doesn't make you feel like you're in Las Vegas all the time,with crazy lighting all over the place.
Thank you, we enjoy simplicity.
I've watched dozens or even hundreds of tiny house and van/bus conversion videos and I enjoy seeing the clever and "hip" things the generally younger crowd has done, but this bus is the first one that caused me to sit up and take serious notice. I guess it takes one "gray beard" 🧙♂ to know what will please another "gray beard." 🧙♂
And the cherry on the top (literally Bing cherry red, in your case) is the bed liner topcoat, which I've actually thought of putting on my car but chickened out.
Thanks for the enlightening tour. Cheers to you both. 🥂
@@guygalt1102 thank you, if you would like to see how we built it you can view the complete process here.
ruclips.net/user/LacroixCruiser
Yes I see more and more people doing the wiring outside of the walls I think it’s the smartest thing anyone could do. With technology changing on a daily basis you’re able to add it to your build much easier as well as repair without destroying all of your hard work.
Exactly, plus as a bonus better insulation.
Great details for full time living........My favorite bus conversion thus far!
Thank you.
Interesting story, very well explained. Beautiful home, beautiful couple. You guys enjoy your retirement and be well and travel safe.
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You have done such a thorough job of creating a lovely home for yourselves. It's very efficient and looks great!
Thank you
Your bus is beautiful. I'm looking into getting a bus for full time living and your build design has many key features I've never seen and will look at implementing into mine.
Thank you.
Absolutely the best bus conversion I have ever seen.
Thank you.
Fit a brake check bar to the front of the bus. In Australia we call that bar, a bull bar. You can have them made out of polished aluminium and fit extra driving lights to them as well.
Thank you.
Excellent design, the best that I have seen. ... the night table by your bed - that is a detail which is impressive.
Thank you
One of the best builds I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot! Thought was given to every need. It is also one of the largest solar power systems. It is also very wisely dispersed in zones! With all that it is also beautifully designed.
Thank you
i appreciate him knowing about the midwest and Menards.
One of our favourite hardware stores
This is by far the best updated bus conversion…. The attention to detail is absolutely awesome…. I could definitely see me living in this bus. I am a super fan to Murphy beds… Beautiful in every way… Thank you for the wonderful tour.. Safe travels always for you and your wife… ❤️
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love no wires
from dining to bed - magnificent
bed lining finishing so super smart
Well thought out build
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You have given the most complete, concise, well presented walk through I have ever see on any item. Fantastic job.
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@@LacroixCruiser One things I was wondering, is, just what did you do to the engine and drive train to get it up to par with the rest of the build?
@@prestonthompson9848 before taking on the road we changed brakes, shocks, airbags, bushings, tires. For the engine there wasn’t much to do, it only has 300,000 miles since an in frame rebuild. From there this is the maintenance schedule we follow.
Every trip
Check all fluids
Check all lights
Check tire pressure ( ideally have a TPMS)
Check hub oil
Inspect belts
Do DOT pre-trip brake tests
Spot and repair any leaks( fluid/air)
Purge air tanks after trip of moisture.
Enjoy yourself and listen to your bus.
Every 2 weeks
Drive bus to reach full operating temperature. A bus that sits is a bus that breaks.
Every month
Check and adjust water levels of any FLA batteries.
Run generator at or near full load for 30 minutes
Check slack adjusters
Clean solar panels, inspect roof
Wash bus
Every 5000 miles or 3 months
Check slack adjusters
Sample oil and test.
Check air filter, replace as needed
Visual check of suspension and brakes.
Inspect rubber bay hinges.
Check torque on house electrical system connections.
Clean radiator(s)
Clean house A/C filters
Every 10,000 miles or 6 months
3 month or 5000 mile items plus,
Change oil and filters
Change fuel filters
Lubricate chassis
Rotate tires
Inspect tires for cracks, uneven wear, bumps etc.
Coat tires.
Check for kingpin wear when jacked up.
Test coolant
Check brake pad thickness
Every 20,000 miles or yearly
6 month or 10,000 mile items plus
Change transmission filter, test fluid sample, replace if required
Change coolant filter, test coolant, replace if needed.
Service house heating system ( yearly)
Service generator ( or every 100 hours of use)
Service air dryer.
Do a full DOT safety inspection.
Check wheel bearings.
Change hub oil/ repack wheel bearing grease.
Remove brake drums and inspect brake system.
Replace power steering filter.
Check propane system for leaks.
Lubricate windows and locks
This is the best bus build I have ever seen 😍 It has everything! Ty for sharing 💓 This is a dream come true. Stay safe.
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Beautiful. Buses/coaches has so much storage space underneath, which is great :)
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Gorgeous bus, very smartly done.
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This is one of the best conversations I have seen. I would love to have this bus. Great job!!
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Super nice bus and really a great tour. You never really get to get a good tour of the insides of these things so thank you
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Hard work, in the middle of a build myself, I love the thought they have put into it.
Such a beautiful motorhome and a beautiful couple. Thanks for your wonderful video.
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One of the best buses I have ever seen. Clever use of space.
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Wow !! Great Bus , Great Info , no nonsense !! Going to watch the rest of your videos . So Wonderful , Thanks !
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Looks really nice and comfortable, great kitchen and storage too xx
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What a beautiful job you have done with the Coach . I have never seen so much storage in a Coach!🥰
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This is the best conversion I’ve ever seen, well done
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This is NICE. And yes, I've heard it described like driving your house down the road during an earthquake and a hurricane!
Thanks, every minutes of driving is a 60 second earthquake.
Excellent video! I wouldn't wait to retire in order to enjoy this life style. Learning how to be an efficient entrepreneur is a must for me right now.
Well put!
Without a doubt, this bus is setup very well, but this is NOT your first one,,so you made no mistakes on this one, infloor heat, just wonderful, an 2 mini-splits, QUIET COOLING,
MY BEST TO YOU BOHT, SAFE TRAVELS ENJOY THE ROAD,GO BLES YOU BOTH,,,,,🇬🇧🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Love the design of this bus. So clean and efficient looking design. Love the design for the bar-b-Que.
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Nice coach and very informative video. Gave us some important tips on cabinets, cooking and floor heating. Plus 4K of solar. Beautiful!
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love how articulate he is
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Coming from the detailing world, couldn’t believe it when I saw you in this video. I’m like this guy is everywhere! Sick build!
That is a really nice layout; really considered selling the house and buying a house/rv or converting one but don't have the skillset to do the work myself; but I am impressed you really thought it all out and build it the way that works for you.
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Bonjour Yvan et Sylvie! C'est tres beau, votre maison roulettes. Love the sleek and quality build. The wood is beautiful.
I think you might find a deeper sink does not splash water our so much and a large, deep, rectangular sink will sell the bus faster if you decide to upgrade. It adds value. I also bought shallow sinks, then regretted it and changed to deep and large. No need for farmhouse apron sinks - something undermounted is fine.
I am so glad you said that about the Induction cooktop! I dislike it too. A lack of options with that and enormous power use.
6:07 - Love those cabinet hinges! Looks like pricey Blum type. Would love to know where you got them?
What a lovely appliance garage! Better than my house, ha ha!. Bet those rollup doors came from IKEA? Looks great.
Smart idea to refill Berkey from the top of cabinet! This is genius.
Love the engine access panel, good design! Great office table too, nice and big and multi use bedroom space, smart!
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is a life saver and the single most important thing after the engine. I have constant issues with tires and must get one. Good install.
The basement storage is mind boggling. You have a whole city system in there!
21:53 - The SEM Pro-Tex Bed Liner is a urethane liner that is tint-able. I've been looking for one that is tint-able but not an epoxy, identical to Durabak18 which is not tint-able. Durabak18 is flexible, polyurethane, moisture cured. If this one is similar, I will be thrilled. Any info anyone? Durabak company is a pain to deal with and are not forthcoming with technical info on tinting, which leaves me disappointed. I'd love to find a substitute paint.
Thank you for this tour! I learned a lot from you both. Bon Voyage!
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For the sink we had a larger one in a previous bus, but prefer the smaller round sink for water conservation.
The cabinet hinges come from Ikea, the tambour door is from Richelieu.
This is one amazing home! How lucky are you both! Have fun God bless you both in your travels!
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Wow - Beautiful & Impressive!
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This is the most beautiful and comfortable buses I’ve seen and I have seen a lot.
Thanks , yes it’s very comfortable.
you guys thinknof everything. This lifestyle is not for me but your ingenuity is. You are artists!
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Fantastic build wow so much room and very well thought out. Congratulations to you both.
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I want you guys to design our rig one day when we can go full time. Unfortunately neither of us have any job skills that allow us to be mobile. But we have a travel trailer and get out as much as we can. Were fairly new so we’re learning what we would want in a new rig. And I’m slowly being turned towards a bus conversion. His parents have owned a couple of fifth wheels and they’re almost full time. But I like the quality and customization you can get from a conversion. Anyway. Absolutely beautiful!
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Your built is very thought out. A dream for many RVer’s. Safe travels.
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This is the most beautiful build I’ve ever seen!
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You're so good at explaining everything, nice RV guys, love your interior.
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This is one of the best bus builds Ive ever seen love it . UK
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Agree. The best coach bus I have ever seen. I would definitely be open to living in that. What is the gross weight of bus when fully loaded
Fully loaded we are at 42,000 lbs
Phenomenal Video with outstanding commentary. Very Impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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One of the best comfort buses I have ever seen.
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I love what you did with the Berkey. My parents had one for as long as I can remember. My mom still uses one.
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Hands down,best conversion I've seen!! Quality& spacious!!👍👍💯🔥🔥
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Such a great layout and design of a bus, very impressive.
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This is beautiful 😍 love the bathroom!
This is hands down the best bus conversion I have ever seen, and I see why you buy a bus some many options on converting it into your dream great video
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I've watched many different people's conversion's and your's is a level above all the others , besides working together . You all put out the best video's , thamks for all the enjoyable video's .
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This is the best thought out design I have ran across. Yes could in here. Wonderful lay out. Very little not thought of. Good luck on your journey.
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This is one of the most safe bus I have seen so far keep up your good work God bless you on your home and when you're on the road one of the most beautiful 🚐 that I have seen like I said so far 👍👍👍
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