Carpenter's DIY Bus Conversion - Clever Build Ideas On A Budget

[@TinyHomeTours]

When it comes to building a DIY camper van or skoolie, the skoolie is a much more budget-friendly option!

[@myfavoritesutube1]

I'm learning so much from you, Chris. I see the skoolie is the best way to go for me...and a roof raise with Wes. ;)

[@petraolsen2397]

Lovely home on wheels, genuine people = nice video

[@27noellehuff]

i like her (the partner’s) chill attitude while he is describing things.... They def compliment each other / I dig their style.

[@Kay-ml4ij]

Pretty sure that's a dude

[@earthrider700]

Man, people are really getting good at this! Great build, trade 🔨 benefits 🤙

[@bonnienklyde918]

I love your bus. Thank you for sharing. Be safe, stay well, God bless

[@tcline8600]

Bravo! You guys rock. Keep living your dreams and enjoying the simple life.

[@famousamos]

Seems like a good idea! I wonder what the maintenance is like though. Very curious on the costs vs a RV Camper

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

So lovely. Really appreciated every part of their build the inside and the outside. Beautifully done.

[@sweetpea3472]

Your woodwork is beautiful, as is the homesewn cloth throughout. Very pleasing asthetics in your little skoolie. :)

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Wonderfull layout.hope you have many years of happiness and traveling

[@LucysVanAndale]

Your bus build is truly adorable. It's like a drivable tiny house. I've seen tons of builds, I currently have a 2002 ford econoline and your bus makes it so tempting to upgrade lol. Very well thought out and cozy. I love the fireplace too. That's what I'd like. You two did an awesome job on your home 1😍

[@fulanichild3138]

The thing I love about these bus conversions is the windows! Too many RVs and tiny houses feel claustrophobic.

[@shijshi]

Wow... The bus looks so spacious!

[@ebbrahuber1718]

I'm so jealous. Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me.

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

_Cool bus, and like all the personal touches throughout their home!_

[@janeysiegrist5061]

😆firewood tongs!!! Love it! Honestly..do you click them before you use them, just to make sure they still work? *click click click!!!😆

[@TheAngelsWhisper]

Happy to see you guys once again! You lived on my street in Sedona for awhile and I was off on a hike and saw your great bus! 🚎 I FINALLY got my own! Her name is Duchess 🚐👸🏻🐕🐈‍⬛✨💫 Hope all is well for you guys! Blessings 🙏 Sherri 🧜🏼‍♀️

[@FireflyNanny]

I love your wood heater! And I really like how usable your space is. I like to sew too, so it was wonderful to see you with a sewing machine making things. Love this video!

[@dawnhill539]

Thank you for sharing. So cute functional and realistic budget wise.

[@_GiGiBloom_]

Really nice job! Some great ideas, I love it! Love the color also! Enjoy!!

[@danemmerich6775]

Congrats on living your dream!

[@grannyanderson5063]

Just love this bus built and the stylish design inside, but I need a bathroom! Lol.

[@dawnhill539]

Thank you for sharing. A really nice down to earth build. Gives me inspiration

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

Gorgeous. Can’t wait until we finish ours next year.

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Love you he especially the roof deck those boxes make it safer. Safe travels 🎉

[@franksantos4680]

One of the cleanest bus conversion I’ve seen....very nice , love it my friends 👍🏽. One of my favorites ya 💯🤙🏽🇬🇺

[@deibysantamaria9557]

Gorgeous home I loved your video thank you for sharing stay safe.

[@nancychisholm9425]

Really nice bus and I like the layout 👍

[@TheOodledoodle]

I like that he became a carpenter after building the bus because he found out how much he liked it, that's cool!

[@leeboat]

Super cool Katie and Nick!

[@larrykreuger2918]

I really like your bus conversion great job beautiful.

[@newbygettingeducated5152]

I like the copper idea. I wish I could sew lol.... thank you for sharing!

[@ashleejones1690]

Don't be discouraged! Learning to sew a straight seem on a machine is SUPER EASY! 🙂👍

[@kaisersozay8978]

what a life. so inspirational. thank you thank you thank you. you two are beautiful

[@ruthannetalley4891]

Love your conversion. Great video, enjoyed very much!

[@purposelydriven6566]

That’s peace love the journey

Love lil tiny wood.stoves

[@AvaLight143]

I love this you both are truly blessed I hope you enjoy your journey my friends

[@freedomdove]

Nice! They did a great job with their build.

[@glendagraves1637]

You did beautiful work.

[@debcecotti8273]

Lovely build

[@lesleyharris525]

Nice home,

[@douglasharley2440]

*SWEET SKOOLIE!!!* the only thing that appears to be missing is a shower. respect

[@ntcrocker]

Thanks so much! We love our bus. Our kitchen faucet actually swings outside the window for an outdoor shower. Great way to meet the neighbors 😂

[@ikutiap5923]

loool

[@Michael-xo8lw]

Lovely build!

[@deetrvl4life875]

Wow, very nice. Your skills are amazing, well done!

[@CSSkoolieProject]

Super Cool! We're also in the Chattanooga area! Nice work!

[@elizabethg9346]

Superb conversion! I want it!!!

[@shyc2]

I always wondered about those kind of doors and how you had a sturdy lock. Really like that idea. Do you ever put anything on the doors at night for privacy? Thanks for share.

[@juneholbrook9452]

Great build

[@jonathanweber6914]

Very nice build like such a space saving and experimental idea my sister Rihanna said she got to sleep in the hammock you guys talked about

[@gracecallowayable]

Gorgeous!!!👠🚌👠

[@mariamfimbres6033]

Wow! God job! Great home!

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

Nice. On a side note: Are GLASS DOORS secure though? Whether it's a regular house or a schoolie I always wonder why no concern someone won't just break the glass and open the door from the inside?

[@carlaportocarrero6464]

So cute!!! 😍

[@ladym2398]

Cool. Simple. Yeah I like it.

[@milliethornedoriand4217]

Love your floor plan, wonderful video

[@juanitaskelton448]

Very nice!

[@TheMartha1946]

Good job

[@kaloren7268]

I would love to see what you did with your dash board

[@JeffeysMom]

I LOVE THIS ❤🚎👍🏻

[@zaidavictorialaragonzales1877]

LIKE: Wooden drawers, bike rack, hammock

[@terristewart6119]

Great build!

[@imwithstupid505]

Hey guys! Holy cow your bus is gorgeous. We are 100% using it as inspiration for our bus build, because WOW! We especially love your wood stove set-up. I am actually trying to figure out how to tile around our wood stove, and am having such a hard time finding a heat-resistant grout... there are a bunch of high-temp mortars at different stores but not a single grout that can withstand temps higher than 120C.... Can I ask what product you used for your tiles?

[@madcitywendy]

Very cool!

[@bevdavis1293]

Really love this❤

[@MichelleReneeMusic]

Fantastic conversion! May I ask what kind of wood stove you have? I'm looking for something that size. The fan is also a very smart touch. Thanks for sharing!

[@allatgoddess8961]

Bless you! What genuises! But, may I ask...why don't you built a lightweight ladder, to the roof? Position it on an upper hook & climb up? Then take the ladder & place it betw some bed or sofa, or down flat under a piece of furniture?

[@RLaraMoore]

Nature parks always say not to have any food or food smelling shampoo lip balm etc ...in your vehicle. How do you get around this and prevent attracting bears?

[@caroleenrice6000]

Great video

[@MacgyverSharon]

This is the best bus build I like so far! Thanks for sharing :-) ☮️❤️🕉️

[@danskisbees7348]

Nice work❗ Which engine do you have and what kind of mileage do you get?

[@yen-8680]

Everything looks cool but i just cant deal w the toilet and wardrobe at the same box like that 😅

[@christinechurch8303]

Clever!

[@yasminesacristan5855]

Stay safe

[@minyoung823]

I love the music you used here, what's the title pls?

[@timeshiftts6459]

Boa tarde para você e sua família 💙

[@no9to518]

Awesome, shared it though I might as well like,comment, and subscribe 🙃😉🤟💯🚌

[@rubyokosi8377]

Yes!😄💕

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Very nice job. Its nice to see a couple that likes being at arms length just about 24/7. I bet if I was younger.......

[@rogerdavies5161]

Cool

[@joniloverin7343]

Where did you get stove pipe piece to go from 4" to 6 in insulated

[@TinyHomeTours]

Looks like there are a few insulated chimney adapters that go from 4" to 6" available at Home Depot or on Amazon. Additionally you can check out www.cubicminiwoodstoves.com to shop their flue system kits. Hope that helps a bit! :)

[@melldavs]

What eater filter is it

[@trumpialighting1241]

I love this type of conversion and you did a great job. If I may ask what mileage did you have when you purchased the bus?

[@vivianaesperanzaruiz6879]

Me gusta porque no andan encorbado por dentro

[@vohoaibac5126]

What I would do to afford to be able to hire you to do my bus like yours...mine only is a 4 window (on each side bus) only I use it for a mobile herbal clinic for the homeless so I need a counter where the bathroom or fridge is..but need a bed for when I travel to other cities for the clinics!

[@clairegalgo9011]

❤❤❤❤

[@virginiasnow]

system won't let me enter???

[@mrprivate5012]

He could have opened the door for her 1st

[@christine5008]

HELLO, WONDERING IF NIK AND KATY.....WOULD BE interested in helping me do a build ?

[@daniellapereiraaraujodeoli8173]

Nice, but how do you guys take a shower?

[@starrstewart7083]

In my first work I always used Woodprix plans.

[@andylandry4656]

Where is the Bathroom

[@lass-inangeles7564]

At 11 min mark total of 9 ads. Way too many ads. Music choice was nice, but too loud. Please turn it down. If I turn volume down, I cannot hear these soft voices speaking. The contrast is too high. Photography was great as usual, many thanks! Van build is superb! Love the Turquoise van color, so bold and pretty. The wood work inside was outstanding. The fireplace added a beautiful touch, but I feel it takes up space for a shower. I would eliminate that and get a diesel heater from China on Amazon for $200. No condensation, no carbon monoxide, easy to regulate heat, cheap to run, even heating, and NO WOOD to chop, yay! As a bonus, there is less carbon emissions. Duraflame makes a small electric fireplace with both heat and flame simulation. The kitchen cabinets and countertop are so aesthetic, very clean lines and soothing wood tones. Lovely! The gas cooktop looks powerful for BTU and it has a wok burner ring too, which is so nice. What is the brand name of this cooktop? Does it take LPG or natural gas? Love the dining area seating, so cozy and compact. Really nice layout for bedroom and dining with the best views. Also love the rear platform and roof deck. I'd like to know how you constructed both. Please could you make a video to explain those builds. fyi - I would add a locking cover on the gas tank and water tank valves. When you are gone your gas tank could be siphoned out or something added to it,. Ditto for water supply - always lock those to ensure no vandalism. Beautiful home, and you both seem so nice. How lucky that you saw so many national parks. Great job on the bus build, on the tour, and all your adventures. Many more to come I hope.

[@semahanim8881]

👏👏👏🙌🙌❤️

[@kimberly7558]

👍🏼❤️

[@dangell8984]

Not a sufficient toilet area and no shower?

[@ntcrocker]

We spend pretty minuscule amounts of time in our toilet area. The shower is the kitchen faucet swinging out the bus window

[@BellBell-qn8le]

I do not like it, that you do not give priority to the bathroom, with so much field, I like your wood stove.

[@nativegarden133]

Why do people give their buses a name? Do they name their furniture and clothing too? It's an inanimate object, I don't get it.

[@Pharphette]

Super cute. But there would be poop particles all in your clothes.

[@ntcrocker]

That's what the fart fan in the toilet is for. Zero poo smells in our bus

[@FrankiesFancy]

I can always judge what people are going to have in their bus before they even take us inside by the condition of their hair. The guy always has a man-bun and the woman looks like she hasn't brushed her hair in months. They will ALWAYS have a "natures head" toilet, a Berkey water filter and no shower. Smh. I don't even have to watch the video long enough to see the inside. They're basically all the same.

[@964964limkyung]

any vehicle small or big in small space I think to me is very cramped ,, I needed breath ,,, sorry

[@noorziaafzal8066]

Toilet 🤧