$10k TOTAL Cost Mini Skoolie ~ Clever Ideas For A Tight Tiny House Budget

Many people I have spoken with about the dream off full time travel always have a couple excuses as to why they cannot do it. Don't get me wrong, some reasons are valid. However, most of the time, people say either the time investment or cost investment is their biggest concern. This video proves that you can accomplish A LOT with little time or money!
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[@prettylittlephotons]

$10K is a very realistic budget. 👌

[@raybran7865]

Great bus! You have made it into a beautiful home. Don't mind all the negative comments about her not speaking. Some people just can't help themselves. Hope she's feeling better soon. I have lupus and fibromyalgia so I can understand what she may be going through. Positive vibes your way!

[@sinfullyblondie]

Chris i really liked this one and i am sorry so many negative comments. You never know what someone is going thru at the time so it's best to just say nothing at all if You have nothing nice to say.

[@emmacat3202]

This kind of tiny home is so awesome and affordable. I can't afford to drop 50k on a tiny house. I would prefer to build something like this. Kudos!

[@timamyett]

When he's talking about something let him be the narrator but give us a view of what he's talking about. Show us the ceiling.... show us the ion speaker .....show us the floor....I didn't tune in to see 20 minutes of him talking about what he did, I came to see WHAT he did.

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

EXACTLY

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

I really love this bus its so cozy with all the different wood types. I bet with the little wood burning stove us burning this is a super cozy comfy place to hang out enjoy and relax. Ive seen a lot of fancy expensive builds that are nice but this bus has what they dont thats character. Its like every piece tells a story and its beautiful. This is one of my favorite short buses. It's simply functional and beautiful. I've been back here several times just to see the bus and the couple seem very sweet people... Love the bus ❤👍🏻👍🏻👏👏

[@judil3294]

$1,200/mo. I can't imagine how anyone on Social security can survive in a U S city. Even in a rural area it's tough. Great work. I love your "mud" room.

[@drew8642]

One alternate for a bathroom shower and save space is to make a hidden floor shower pan with a slide out or portable toilet when the gym is closed and your in a populated area it’s golden.

[@dorisdaumann5914]

I like the 2 cats !! I can imagine how they enjoy looking out of the windows ... 😸

[@PidasianHippie]

I have never seen a bus like this one. They made a very livable space for themselves at a very reasonable cost. Thanks for sharing this Chris.

[@HaydenNightingale124]

I love the location of the pellet stove and the cut out between the kitchen and the bedroom. Great idea.

[@johnblack9038]

So a suggestion for your spice rack. Grab some baby food jars, and screw the lids to the bottom of the overhead storage. Your spices will be organized, and they won't take up a lot of space. A drop of silicone under the head of the screws you attach with will make it so they seal.

[@maggiebuchanan9369]

I love this conversion ! I just adore all the wood, reminds me of a cabin. Your choice of colors are nice. It seems to be calm and comforting. Your build is in line with what I want my skoolie to be. I'm hoping to have a full size bus. I've gotten a few very nice ideas from your build. Thank you for the tour ! Safe travels for you both!

[@jannezack]

I enjoyed your tour. To be content with what you have is 90% of the battle in life. I think you have more than conquered that aspect. I love your wine box walls and cat box hacks! I’m trying to find a way to incorporate cigar box wood, though smaller, to use the lids in a wall like that would make my hubby SO happy! Thank you for sharing!

[@beajbrow4230]

♥️♥️♥️ and Love the little box! I know what to do with my cats little box.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Such an amazing build !!! It was so beautiful to see Alexa smile when the talk about having kids came up. I hope she’s happy ✨

[@hummingbird_chirps8520]

I have the same hope...🤔

[@sleeplessnwonderland]

I love your bus especially the space you have for your fur babies. Thanks for sharing.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I love it, green is my favorite color especially for a home. My grandfather always painted his house green so I keep that a family thing. It’s so nice. I can’t wait to show my husband. He is turning a shed into a cabin. It’s a 16x 32. We have it on the river. We are two minutes from the boat dock. But would like to travel some in the future. Very smart of you guys to stop paying the rent master. It’s just not a good play. Not in this economy. And eating out is nicer when you don’t go as often. We got most of our thing off curbs, yard sale, Craigslist, habitat for humanity. Love the bag sales. You make all that money back in less than a year and then you have a home. Your wall it cool. I have been saving samples of wood for flooring. They were free but now they charge about 25cents. Planning to use them in the bathroom. Have you seen those little mini air conditioners. You can get one for forty and a second for half price. They work. Low energy. With a converter you can run it off you car battery. But perfect for a solar set up. You just fill with water and it runs on high two hours and low for eight. And it’s cold air. Enjoy your home.

[@darksoul578]

This is a beautiful home. Love all the wood in it. Wasn't expecting the wine box wall..really nice touch. The mini fireplace is great. What a sweet couple. Live love laugh an enjoy life to the fullest.

[@FUBAR2000]

Trolls

[@Japhill75]

I love the wine box wall...!

[@briankeithnull194]

I want your ceiling, I really like the woodwork you did. Everything looks really great, good job.

[@michellejett4849]

Hi u can make you a cutting board big enough to fit on top of the stove so that when the cats get up there their hair won't get on your stove anymore or make some kind of covering with plywood or something just a thought...

[@ellenfisher6341]

I absolutely love how you designed the interior with so much thought behind EVERYTHING ! It is beautiful ~ you are a blessed couple !

[@katewizer2736]

I LOVE the sink/shower combo-use sprayer idea!

[@desdecardo]

I escaped from New Jersey in '96 for most of the same reasons. Happy that you got out.

[@annferguson3113]

I love your home!!! You and girlfriend truly thought through this project out on a budget. Nice.😃😁😁

[@Vbluevital]

Best of wishes to both of you. Happy travels in your nice creation! Alexis, I hope you're happy and enjoy raising your children. Your partner seems very nice, if he isant leave. 😘

[@captsam54]

Good plan.. I would make the pop out panel in ft. of the fridge and the fridge on a slide out panel under the couch....

[@AutumnButterfly]

What a beautiful home! The woodwork, the kitchen, everything is gorgeous. I love the slide-out litter box too. Great space saver.

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Gym memberships are expensive, so is fuel to get to and from a gym. A shower inside the bus can be done without taking up much room and would be great if it's 10F outside and you really need a shower.

[@shereelinwood9674]

I live in a 6 meter bus in new Zealand,,I have a shower but don't shower lots ! I wash often! That does the trick for me, I don't use heaps of water and saves my gas for the water heater

[@johnwbailey8940]

You can get a month to month gym membership for $20 a month.

[@QueenMJade89]

planet fitness is 24/7 $10 a month. Gyms aren't really high at all

[@johnblack9038]

@@QueenMJade89 and don't forget there is a planet fitness in basically every city in america. so for 10 bucks you can shower

[@rossiethomas]

I agree I can see a man saying no shower 🚿 but I’m like what girl would agree especially on that time of month

[@brainrussell6811]

Nice build... respect to you for respecting your gatos! Happy, healthy, safe trails to the four of you.

[@megankazukibuttons9334]

I think you did a beautiful job on an amazing budget. Have a wonderful journey.

[@dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315]

What an awesome choice and job! I think you two are courageous.

[@melifluousMOUTH]

LOVE their practical outdoor shower.

[@BargainBeautyAmy]

Great job on the build out Makes a efficent comfy home

[@silverwatkins50]

Love the wine box idea. Hope Alexia is feeling better. Hope to see many more videos with your adventures.

[@WolfgangWilbois]

Cool 😎 Bus 🚌👍 Your Video is inspiring me for my bus conversion of a mid sized school bus

[@judyhobday4760]

what cat litter do you use? I have several cats that live in and out. I keep trying different litter but the pee sticks on the bottom clumping. Poop is easy enough but have not found anything that doesn't make sticky clay. I really like your home, nothing fancy or unnecessary. You two live simple but just what you need. And I really appreciate your re use of materials.

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Love the style of your home really Earthy ...GREAT JOB ...

[@DnSAdventures]

Another great tour! Glad more and more people are joining this movement if it works for them! :) Have a good one - Shane

[@kerrymeier2475]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful skoolie! So happy and excited to join this "family"!

[@chuckhoover5269]

Awesome minibus! Good job with the buildout. I like the repurposed wine crate and use of wood on the interior. Great use of the cube wood heater. I would have like to have herd from Alexi as well to get her perspective. Good luck with your travels!

[@VJolie3]

This is a spectacular build. Love it!!

[@barbibutton9619]

Beautifully done. Kuddos to you both for taking the leap.

[@kimmieluvin3832]

She looks like she’s really loving her life

[@Patriot4America1]

I'm guessing you're being sarcastic.... because she looked miserable. She didn't say a word the entire time. MAybe the drama queen wouldn't let her

[@4LoveProductions]

@@Patriot4America1 I was going to ask was Kimmie being sarcastic because that chick looks miserable

[@rlowen8102]

someone above said that she was dealing with health issues at the time so she was apparently in a lot of pain. I noticed she didn’t look very happy either

[@sharon22669]

Beautiful bus/home. I really love all the wood. Best of luck and well wishes!

[@helened6896]

Very nice. Cute couple. I wish you well.

[@Tsiri09]

That is an amazing build!

[@debireginabroughton9982]

Beautiful bus home... beautiful family ! Love what you guys did... great motivation for me...

[@TsquareTalk]

Love it I am thinking about doingv a bus too. Hopefully mine come out as good as yours.

[@michellebeebelewisfrith1544]

Make a wooden cover for it. Alot of travel trailer have wooden box style fixed covers so it will also extend the counter space.

[@slong1502]

Nice bus. Good job.

[@ArbitraryExploration]

Love the bus! All of that wood looks awesome in there! :)

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Great job .looks great Enjoy and safe travels

[@wolfheartoutdoors2056]

That idea with the fridge being hidden under the bench was a VERY clever idea!

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

I really like schoolie design. Bravo

[@judyhobday4760]

I absolutely love the color of your home.

[@Hello-sd2jm]

What a beautiful rustic romantic Casablanca decor bus. I wish you and Alexa a forever happy marriage.

[@Jake-sz2ij]

This is so awesome I love that sync too! my wife and I have a 1963 pull behind camper that I have done quite a bit too we love camping in it this is a great idea thanks for sharing👍

[@wayneblackman6407]

Beautiful tiny home. Carry on.

[@boscoitalics]

very nice bus! if i drove i would get a skoolie. some people are shy and dont like to talk on camera people ;)

[@chasethecat3839]

Shes ill. People need to think before speaking. Also, you are right, some folks don't do cameras or they could be autistic and can't do cameras etc. TY for speaking up for ger

[@TeeTirado]

NICE!!! AND I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY 1 WITH THE WINE BOXES DESIGN!!!

[@maggiemojica1057]

Wow what an AMAZING and artistic home for little money. RIGHT UP MY ALLEY 🥰 GREAT JOB

[@bernfran1313]

Nice. I really like the wood decor.

[@safirijorgensen7842]

Dude Awesome. Gave me some ideas thanks.

[@tracyminkins3112]

I think you did an awesome job! it looks so homey and comfortable. I need to get in touch with you guys

[@billiejoepellegrino6016]

Beautiful !!

[@debbiepigott119]

I❤your home! I love the rustic look. If I were to get a bus I would love to make it just like yours except i would want a shower inside. The rest of it is perfect. Great job!🙂

[@carjam49]

Great job, and it looks like a small cabin, very homey. I'm glad you were able to do something different, rather than paying rent indefinitely.

[@eleanorkerby]

blessings to you both

[@Japhill75]

Well I like it all actually

[@patrickjobling8676]

Dead set full spangdangles and the whole 9 yards ..outstanding 😁

[@peggychapman7835]

Loving your home

[@andreawisner7358]

Nice. Great ideas.

[@rosabivins2558]

Kool home thanks for sharing 🤗

[@VagaBumAdventures]

Anyone gonna talk about her fidgeting and silence? Is she a captive? 😂

[@64maxpower]

I like the straight body style schoolie

[@norahjaneeast5450]

Water dropper I seen that and thought my cat would so love that he jumped in the shower since I fix the leak he can't get water from inside the tub I'm very happy about that by the way but she would just love to get water from one those little water dropper

[@ritabroils6190]

Sweet ride, I would like to hear the lady's voice. An Ion Speaker, that's interesting!! Had you thought of getting a metal cover for the stove to keep it clean and safe for the cats?

[@freedomdove]

That's a good idea since they obviously don't have a problem with the cats being on their counter tops.

[@dashie07e.92]

CREATIVE!! VERY NICE☺

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I have lupus which trades off with MS, AUTOIMMUNE.., I LOVE YOU TWO AS A COUPLE IN YOUR SPECIAL GENTLENESS WITH EACH OTHER

[@lindacrnll]

love your bus

[@forrestallison1879]

east coast busses so cheap. Try doing this in Wa where everyone is trying to do the same thing.

[@judiejackson7653]

I can;t help but notice that many of the comments express how THEY THINK you two should have built YOUR HOME to make THEM HAPPY. It's NOT THEIR HOME, it's yours. SO BACK OFF PEOPLE. Also, The lady and her quietness is none of our business and has nothing to do with the video. Lighten up, people. Let them live their lives the way THEY want to, not the way YOU WANT THEM TO . PS. Your home is very nice and I could be very comfortable living in it. HAPPY TRAVELS.

[@nspowers7130]

Excellent

[@ghandigps5]

I wish you NOTHING but the BEST you BOTH rock.. I'm also from New Jersey and now we are in Yardley Pennsylvania.. If in PA you have some friends here.. #BusOn #YallBothRock #ParkIsHome #ImJustSaying 👈🏿💯👸🏿🤴🏿🇺🇲👍🏿😉👨🏿‍💻👀..

[@gracecallowayable]

So beautiful!!!👠🚌👠

[@amberfrazier575]

In the future you could do a shower room and just pull the compost toilet out while you shower.

[@lovelife9332]

How do you make money while in the bus? Food trucks are popular and that may be a good idea and have a simple menu. Nice home!!!

[@ginacardarella]

Great bus love your stove is it hard to keep the kitties from runnin off I want to do this but I have 2 kitties and this is a concern for me

[@marielouise5703]

He could get a electric convection oven , or an air dryer multi electric oven for baking, etc., about 200.00 for air fryer oven, and best bet is used for countertop convection oven.

[@marielouise5703]

Please tell this couple about window film for security, and that they make key codes locks for doors.

[@MrAlejandrofeito]

Loved your wine boxes all over, hey, I have a question for you, I,m planning to move into a trailer to travel/work/live all over mexico, but I have 4 cats, how do the cats manage to be ok, can they go out? do they come back, do you have problems with them on new locations? so many questions

[@livefreeordie4850]

Nice

[@BEAdventurePartners]

Great bus tour! Just curious... How tall is Gavin? How tall is the ceiling height? AND last question... What's the make & model of this bus? We are really getting serious about buying a van, but this bus looks so spacious! Thanks a lot for all the awesome ideas! :) - Erin + (Brian too)

[@mikerose51]

Ayeeee im in Magnolia Camden County wuddup!!!!

[@HorizonFallen]

Could you send me a link to that stove? You really inspired me to make this winter the greatest.

[@ThePalFishCoach]

cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/all That stove is from a Canadian company! I in the midst of watching the video, so I’m not sure if they’ve got a Cub (the smallest version) or the Grizzly (the slightly bigger small stove). From what I’ve heard the Grizzly needs fewer stokes in the night, but I see wonderful reviews of both sizes. I hope that helps! :)

[@lorenaarmstrong6602]

Hi, nice build I was wondering What's the length and width of your bus? and what is the make and model? Thank you.😊

[@SN-qu2gz]

Looks nice. What is the length of this bus? Inside height?

[@patriciaking7892]

Real Nice and Cozy. You guys are a beautiful couple, and dude's eyes are mesmerizing 😉. Many blessings to you always 💞.

[@johnblack9038]

right, I noticed the same. He has the prettiest eyes

[@patriciaking7892]

@@johnblack9038 👀✨💥🔥 SMILE. Have a great day!!!!

[@handyseth7398]

What is that brand / style of wood-burning stove?