Bus Conversion Tour 2002 Van Hool

[@felisaboettcher4448]

This bus is not only Beautiful but technically sound. The kitchen with walk-in pantry, washing machine and dryer, the size is looks comfortable. The story behind the bathroom sink and kitchen counters was a thoughtful and sweet gesture from husband to wife. This video makes me happy, thank you for sharing your home with us!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you for your comments.

[@arroyobaby38]

WOW Now this is a nice home. I love that you have a HUGE FRIDGE and STOVE and FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER!! Love your bathroom. Heck I LOVE EVERYTHING about your. Home. BEAUTIFUL just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@debbybost]

This is absolutely my favorite built bus I have looked at on KZbin! I have looked at many and love all the full size appliances. The pantry and all the storage in the bathroom is great. Also I like you csn walk around your bed. I hate a bed up against the wall!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@Mindy56743]

This is a amazing bus build. I love how they are able to use full size appliances with solar power. The dryer is a huge thing. Definitely more than you would think in a bus build.

[@katherinekelly5380]

This is brilliant ! The couple said they had storage envy when others with buses would put out cotton candy machines (which does seem extravagant- even for a bricks and sticks house) but that bounce house is brilliant -what a way to insure your toddler has something to do and what a way to attract playmates - so smart ! And it’s (of course) an inflatable so it will collapse right down 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes, lots of nice features.

[@bryantford3054]

A very professional looking conversion. They're correct about the ride & power of a coach vs a school bus. All that storage space is amazing, too. His solar setup is enviable. Lithium batteries would be better for running the AC, but that could add another $10,000 to the build. He could do conversions for a living.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Agreed, very professional in all aspects. The batteries were a conscious decision for budget reasons. They are easy to swap out at a later date.

[@judyirrera6412]

It

[@lisathompson4273]

Absolutely fantastic. Wow what a home! You guys have a stunning house and wow what detail and the guy he knows his stuff Lisa UK

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@jeromehebert3184]

that is a really nice floor plan especially that bathroom and washer/dryer room and the electrical bay below is really nicely laid out.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@katherinekelly5380]

You can tell this couple has been through a it before and have put all their learnings into this new build - love how the bathroom sink is accessible from the hallway

[@LacroixCruiser]

Agreed

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@LacroixCruiser so many smart features -👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cableshark100]

The electrical is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@ABGAN100]

love how clean and organized the wiring is

[@LacroixCruiser]

Exactly

[@davidsanders7211]

Makes working a breeze to get the tasks done. 😊

[@JacindaH]

You thought of everything and all the extra touches are just gorgeous!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks you

[@elainelipscomb1476]

ABSOLUTELY love everything you have done.That play bin was Genius.... Stay safe..

[@LacroixCruiser]

Lots of great ideas in this bus.

[@prettywingslife]

It was great to say hi to you guys down at the homestead in Georgia! Finally getting towards the end of my build. Been slow going since I'm doing it alone, but so rewarding. Absolutely love your home!! 💗💗

[@LacroixCruiser]

Excellent!

[@timothymcphail8762]

I love how you kept it relatively simple!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@duncanjames914]

Beautiful conversion. Lithium is the way to go for batteries - especially with that much PV. It doubles the amount of usable power at 1/2 the weight of AGM in the same footprint. At today's cost, it's a 50% premium over AGM which makes it a financial no-brainer from a return-on-invest perspective. You have a beautiful home. Well done!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Agreed

[@andrewsmith9980]

how much do you think he spent on the original golf cart batteries and how much do you think a similar Lithium setup will cost? The name brand lithium batteries seem to be ridiculously expensive? Buses like this and house boats have used 8d batteries for years to run the electronics of an entire home. They usually last 10 years and are not expensive but weigh a ton. I would have probably went with 6 to 8 8d batteries. They probably weigh about 1000 pounds which may make the empty coach ride better.

[@duncanjames914]

@@andrewsmith9980 If you're strictly speaking about the batteries... The upfront cost for the same amount of usable KWh's is approximately the same (given that lead acid can only safely be discharged by 50% - you require twice as many of them). However, the benefit of lithium is 5-10 times the number of duty cycles (i.e discharge/recharge), zero maintenance, and half the weight of conventional lead acid golf-cart batteries.

[@stangriffin4910]

What a beautiful bus, you guys really put the time in to get it looking like home. Its our dream to live this way.

[@LacroixCruiser]

This bus could be yours

[@stangriffin4910]

@@LacroixCruiser Yea right, my life has never given me that kind of luck and, the few opportunities we have had, fate has ripped that rug our from under us. So now we just dream about it watching these kinds of videos. It is a beautiful bus though, you guys must be super proud of your achievement with it..

[@LacroixCruiser]

I’m sure the owners are.

[@stangriffin4910]

@@LacroixCruiser Sorry my mistake, yea for sure, how could they not be.

[@PaiviProject]

Hey that was really nice Bus Home Tour ❤ I like what you guys were saying and it makes so much sense. We've been thinking about bus homes for awhile but my hubby is tall so in order for us to happily live in one we need more height and more space. Now we are looking to Coach busses. I think it's the only way to go. Thanks for the ideas 👍

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you for watching.

[@MarineAlli]

If I was going to do Vanlife, I would need it to be this big.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Same here

[@donnie7578]

I Love Your House...Very Well Done!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@brucefay5126]

Great conversion and a really interesting couple/family. Thanks for sharing.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, yes they are a great couple.

[@lindamarie6574]

Very nicely done!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@danpeerbolte174]

Great bus. Thanks for the tour

[@LacroixCruiser]

You’re welcome.

[@HOPEbus]

Love this build 👍🏽 great use of space . Thanks for giving us some good idea 😊

[@LacroixCruiser]

Agreed, they put a lot of thought into this bus.

[@thespasticnomadics4952]

Thanks a lot, glad to help as well!

[@Manny_ADE]

Most sophisticated set up ever. Enjoy guys

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@StarrCre8tions]

Absolutely stunning!! I love it! Hopefully one day I can afford to have one so I can quit living in fear wondering if I'm gonna have a roof over my head. Being on disability, it's so difficult to pay bills. But you guys did a beautiful job! I'm so jealous! 😀 Happy travels to you guys, be safe! ❤️

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@April-xq4ll]

Praying for your Financial stability. God bless you sis! JESUS CHRIST is The WAY. The TRUTH. The LIFE.

[@kerimabrown5404]

Very, very nice decor!

[@miketheboatguy]

Dude did a nice job on this one 👌🏻

[@LacroixCruiser]

I think so too!

[@maryhallisey2016]

This is the best bus cconversion I seen. You did a great job.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@iliomartrianag1511]

I agree.

[@patricialewis-neal376]

Love the sink, beautiful!

[@LacroixCruiser]

It sure is.

[@elohimsoldier3028]

This is just awesome 👌

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@thespasticnomadics4952]

Thank you!

[@liveinlove5958]

Absolutely stunning

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@seviregis7441]

Amazing, there’s a full house in there

[@edgarlongenecker6730]

I'm currently building the same bus conversion, very nice job on your part but... a battery bank underneath several propane cylinders? I would suggest a relocation of one or the other!

[@berbegc]

The best convension i see🔥❤️

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks

[@abmrose]

Please tell me they have a sketch of the layout /measurements?! I’d pay for one! Genius build!

[@LacroixCruiser]

I’ll pass this on to the owners!

[@iliomartrianag1511]

Please I need your help whit that part 🙏.

[@KISSFanDan1995]

I love how that bus still has the Euro spec semi truck/bus rims on it. Those are pretty rare here as most people change them out for Alcoa’s.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Most VanHool’s I’ve seen have kept the Euro wheels.

[@michaels.8663]

Beautiful bus!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@rosevett]

Great video again. Wanting to do a coach eventually this is super helpful too!

[@LacroixCruiser]

I’m sure you and Richard will do a great job. For now enjoy Ramblin’ Rose.

[@darkangelw8472]

goegeous, and smart use with the car seats

[@LacroixCruiser]

Unfortunately not enough people think of safety when driving.

[@eugenesmith3611]

Good afternoon from Boston Massachusetts

[@LacroixCruiser]

Hello

[@lindamarie6574]

Very cool!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@briandavis9975]

Nice coach

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, they did a good job.

[@thespasticnomadics4952]

Thanks so much!

[@UnearthCreations]

Never get why so many people just go with having separate water for drinking. All I did for my brothers shuttle bus conversion was run the water through a 3 filter cleaning stage to a spout so he didn't have to fill up random jugs for drinking water every week. He can last 2 weeks on his water that all goes to his sink, shower, outdoor hose and drinking water spout heck we even tapped a fuel line to his bus gas tank to power his diesel space heater. And if you ever build a conversion I suggest Fresair for the AC unit low power and puts out 35 degrees of cold air.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@conniejones6697]

Love it greatly layout

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@billtorrence8102]

AWESOME JOB

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@urbansnipe]

very nice conversion 👍 i would have thought more about repurposing the existing AC system maybe driving the AC pump from a electric motor rather than the engine but then again i dont really know how these van hool ac systems work. I have worked the past 13 years as a coachbuilder here in the UK but i have never built a coach :D its a dated job title i build custom commercial vehicles mostly for haulage.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Unfortunately not enough bespoke coach building anymore.

[@frkzoid]

Now I want a coach bus even more. 5000 watts of solar is enough to run my tech, probably even a small workshop. I need space for my tools, a couple of bikes, etc and will nicely fit under carriage. I might still need to tow a car or even hitch for a scooter/bike.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s a sufficient amount for just about anyone.

[@powerbylightfutureisnow1579]

Hello , I have a 21T45 val hool It get freezing cold all the windows feels like ice when it cold. How do you maintain livable environments with all those windows. When the sun is out it gets hot, to hot to sleep. What's your secret?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our windows are double pane, for cold we have thermal blinds, for sun we have IR reduction window film

[@gwaddles]

Smart family.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Agreed

[@anthonyreid1435]

How much was the initial cost of this bus?

[@LacroixCruiser]

They can be purchased from 15-40k

[@jesuschristcannotchangenev6031]

I can't stay here any longer, I'm going to pray for all of you , that you survive this.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@GhostX3MC]

solar alone cost more then the bus was stock. great job on the electrical

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s definitely an investment, but living full time in a bus makes it a worthwhile one.

[@maggilewis9080]

How did you attach the boards to the ceiling? My husband and I have an older bus and trying to figure out how to redo the ceiling as the previous owners glued carpet to the ceiling.

[@LacroixCruiser]

We glued them with construction adhesive, and used brad nails.

[@MrNic67]

Fantastic build !! Just purchased a Vanhool and starting our build would love to connect ?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Their Instagram account is instagram.com/spastic_nomadics?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@wellnesswithfrugalmama]

Bus life - super ocol

[@vitygass]

Very good job, wow!!!! How long and wide is the bus? Greetings from Spain

[@LacroixCruiser]

This bus is 45 feet long.

[@vitygass]

@@LacroixCruiser and wide? I have the project almost about to start, I am connecting the dots to start my conversion and my new lifestyle thanks for answering

[@LacroixCruiser]

On the exterior it’s 102 inches wide.

[@vitygass]

@@LacroixCruiser ok thanks

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our pleasure

[@eedmond1]

Very nice

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Ferguson1985]

Do you need a CDL? How do you registered it as a RV?

[@LacroixCruiser]

No CDL required in most states and provinces if registered as an RV. To register as an RV varies depending on where you are.

[@mojo2131]

Nice.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks!

[@nazimabdrahim5500]

thank you

[@vinothinip2371]

Super bro

[@HealthCheckDaily]

How did you make windows to open this way ?!! I cant find any info on this :(

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s factory

[@kebruya]

if you actually pause the video at 4:39 she looks exactly like Mona Lisa.

[@LacroixCruiser]

🙏🏻

[@VolgaYILMAZ]

Electrical party under explosive material. You should move those gas tanks.

[@Stubones999]

What are you asking for the converted coach?

[@LacroixCruiser]

They have it priced at $159,000

[@benblanco3065]

can you share the link to the ebay account where you got those seats

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s probably best to contact the owners through Instagram

[@DemonaLlama]

Did they say 'spastic'??

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes

[@largemarge1603]

re -- photovoltaic Good grief. I thought our 1,830-Watts was over-the-top!

[@LacroixCruiser]

We thought our 4100w was big as well. Solar panels are going up in performance, and down in price. The advantages of more panels are numerous, less stress, less heat, and more power.

[@aaronstansberry2545]

One question! What about schooling for the kids? This is OK if it's just a couple! Noway for kids to live on the road.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Many families home school their children in a bus. Those that we have met all have extremely civilized, intelligent, and socially adapted kids. If our children told us they were thinking of adopting this lifestyle, we would encourage it for the amazing education our grandchildren would get.

[@williamholland9112]

this is my next conversion to living on the road but I am running into the problem of insurance so, I would like to know how to go about looking for a policy carrier or who you have insurance with?

[@LacroixCruiser]

I’m in Canada. Look at Bus Conversions Magazine, they have several brokers that advertise

[@Charger1908]

Did you sell your coach yet? If not how much are you looking to get? We currently have a 1998 coachman diesel pusher. Looking to upgrade to a bigger coach.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s best if you private message the owners on their Instagram account instagram.com/spastic_nomadics?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@cookies7788]

It's for sale?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes

[@cookies7788]

@@LacroixCruiser how much for the coach

[@LacroixCruiser]

They are asking $170,000

[@cookies7788]

@@LacroixCruiser omgosh way of of my price range,I'm sure it's worth it though but I'm more about doing one for 50 and under

[@cookies7788]

@@LacroixCruiser I'm still not sure what the best route for me is I'm still researching and taking notes and listing of pros and cons about all different type of nomadic living vehicles

[@meqqui8249]

By the way, are you selling it? 🤔

[@LacroixCruiser]

New life direction

[@meqqui8249]

I’m asking are you selling it? And if so, how much are you asking for it?

[@tfamilyschoolbus8001]

👏👏👏✨

[@jesuschristcannotchangenev6031]

In a motorhome, which I've owned at least 12 of them, everything must be bolted to the floor or to the wall, and cabinet doors have to latch shut, they cannot be open. When that jar of mayonnaise hits your husband in the head when he slams the brakes on, that's called blunt force trauma, he can die because you won't put doors on the cabinet? Open pantry's work in houses, not in a vehicle that can do 50-65 mph, please smarten up. Do things safely, think about what you've done and think about how safe it is if the bus stopped suddenly. Seat belts are for all passengers, that bus going down the road cannot stop quick. Please just be careful and put doors on that pantry that latch shut, and will not open in an accident.

[@rudidueck4950]

That's must have felt good to get that off your chest!

[@wilthephotographer]

Propane above the battery might not be that safe

[@LacroixCruiser]

Their choice

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Hi my name is Luis Urbieta And I'd love to see you guys add a pot filler focet in a bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

We have one to fill our Berkey

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@LacroixCruiser Thank you.

[@LacroixCruiser]

My pleasure

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

@@LacroixCruiser You need to make a shout out to me. The pot filler is a suggestion.

[@jstewart3517]

nice but no $$ amount was stated

[@TravelingStacker]

Not everyone wants to talk about what they paid for something.

[@GothicRockGoddess]

Great build but what's with that name??😱😤😢

[@LacroixCruiser]

You’ll need to ask the bus owners

[@davewenners6722]

Water with electricalcomponents, propane above batteries. Seems unsafe.

[@susankenney7536]

Solar isn't good if you don't have sun

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes normally we Have enough sun

[@imdurmac1]

i would like to be a hybrid nomad. i don't think i would want to give up a sticks and bricks for full time rv lifestyle. i would need to return home to rest and recharge from the constant driving.

[@LacroixCruiser]

We find it to be the opposite, that’s why we sold the sticks and bricks

[@jesuschristcannotchangenev6031]

Oh yeah, you can not and you may not drive down the road with your windows open on the side of the bus.

[@lutomson3496]

Problem with a bus is the mechanical upkeep watch the bus grease monkey channel most are unsafe to be on the road brakes bearings suspension airbags transmission engine problems expensive to drive and maintain

[@LacroixCruiser]

We’ve found the opposite to be true. Maintaining A bus isn’t hard or expensive. Where it does get expensive is when owners don’t do preventative maintenance and instead wait for things to break before fixing them. Another thing is that parking a bus is cruel and unusual punishment for a bus. If you’re buying it to park it most of the time, then possibly a trailer or RV is a better choice.

[@BlueYiperoo]

Too much clutter ie., walk-in pantry closet.

[@LacroixCruiser]

To each their own.

[@wtb61]

You need to change your name. Spastic is an unkind term for those who have physical problems.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s their choice

[@shanonqual759]

I call BS on 5000k of solar, Lies!!!!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

You would be incorrect then.

[@shanonqual759]

@@LacroixCruiser then show it in your video?????????

[@LacroixCruiser]

I don’t have a drone. Look them up on Instagram, Spastic Nomadics.

[@shanonqual759]

@@LacroixCruiser sorry you dont have the roof space, I call BS!!!! Bye bye

[@Detailers-Business-Academy]

@@shanonqual759 let’s do a little math together. They have 12 panels that are 39” x 77” of 420w , giving them 5040w. The roof is 41 feet long x 8 feet wide. They have their panels arranged in 2 lines that are 39’ 4 inches long ( 77” x 6 + 5 x 2 inch space between each. There’s a 10 inch walkway between each row in the Center of the bus. Unlike an RV there’s nothing on the roof except the solar panels. On our bus we have older panels, and 2 max fans , limiting us to 4100w. With bifacial panels that are on the market (450w each) they could have 5400w if they wanted.

[@karisutherland1016]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you