Tour of a Solo Woman Living in a Short School Bus

Today we meet Joyce, who was tired of the rain in Portland and longed to travel and live her best life! So she sold her house, bought a short school bus, and hit the road-and has no regrets!! She joined one of our Women Only Caravans and found a community where she was welcomed, embraced and cared for. She is so glad she made this decision and can’t imagine any other life! What about you? Are you ready to live your best life? Follow in Joyce’s footsteps, and you too can love your life!
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[@joycejudd5109]

I have said for at least 15 years, my nursing home will be a camper in the kids back yard. Everytime I see one of these videos, it simply affirms that decision! Thank you for this!

[@dionpaschini5262]

The best place to spend your twilight years are close to love ones and I think that a great idea . You can make it as cumphy as you like 🤔🤔😊😊

[@charlotte97838]

Dion Paschini I’ve always told my kids when I get old enough to go to a nursing home I’ll buy a bus and go to the mountains and die in peace. Well, I got the bus. 😂

[@bonniea3310]

please have a real plan...ive worked in nursing homes since 1980...people end up there for so many reasons, ive witnessed so many improvements but there is a way to go....the problem with them is people are still making huge profits from them.....so no kidding or joking aside, be sure your elderly loved ones are in your plan for end of life and your own self has a plan too!

[@dionpaschini5262]

@@charlotte97838 You do know that bus might make you feel so good you end up disappointing heaven and hang out with the rest of us much longer than everyone thought 🤔😊 I hope it brings a big smile to your soul .

[@charlotte97838]

bonnie a ,,,,,,, I understand. My aunts and grandma worked in nursing homes and would come home and tell us of all the things that went on in there. I know of people who work in our local assisted living homes and nursing homes that treat the elderly with such disrespect it sickens me. I’ve heard of the old and frail that have messed themselves and can’t clean themselves and lay in it all day, heard this from their family members. Sorry, that’s not the way the end of my life’s going to go. But, I’ve got to much life to live now and places I wanna see. So, go take on the day.

[@DeeSova]

Good for her! This channel blows me away. People are changing the meaning of “home.” And I love it!❤️

[@zoommikerobinson3315]

Nice! Like my Grandma used to say, "A person's yellow brick road isn't necessarily yellow."

[@girldread78]

Great quote from Grandma!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thank you, Bob, for introducing us to Joyce. What a great life she has figured out for herself. Nice to hear that she's happy doing it. I think it helps to know people like you to meet along the way.

[@travelinmyblood]

Joyce just seems so down to earth and I love how she has created her perfect cacoon.

[@dandelionsoil]

Bless her, people don’t talk about money enough, the more you know 🤙🏽

[@joniallen6880]

Sarah Marlow and insurance!

[@michaelrice3021]

Hi Sarah M. Ain't it the truth! Some of friends are so darn secretive about their money.

[@joemarks8548]

It's funny that she calls her living minimalist yet she is in one of the most cluttered vans/buses I have ever seen. And spending 30-35K? Do the math: If she stays in that van for 2 years its equivalent to spending $1,250-$1450 in rent on a two year lease. And that does not include gas, insurance, repairs/maintenance, water & propane purchases to live comfortably and a gym membership to shower unless you elect to shower at a truck stop. Yuck. And what about parking??? Where do you park when you are not at an RTR in the desert where you are safe and no one bothers you? Do you spend time mooching off friends staying on their property or go to an RV park and pay for that??? Or worse wake up every morning in a Walmart parking lot??? Spending 30-35K is like listening to the Gaines team in every episode of "Fixer Upper" when they say any good kitchen renovation costs between 25-35K. That's nuts. Thrifty people (read: those who are smart with their money) know it can be done for sooooo much less if you take the time to smart shop rather than easy. If any of you are really interested in this life watch Bob's newer videos on getting started in a mini van. The life on the road can be done without that ridiculous initial investment. But I bet between the cost of the items listed above (gas, insurance, repairs/maintenance, water, propane, a gym membership) you still are spending $1,000 per month (and that does not include your cell, internet, tv subscriptions, etc). That can get you more than a decent apartment in any suburb in the US. I pay $900 for a small 1 bedroom in MA because I do not live in the city nor do I require top of the line stainless steel appliances. Yes, you may be able to travel in a van than an apartment but you still need money to do that. And I have indoor plumbing!!! Life is a trade off, no matter what road you take. ,

[@joemarks8548]

@@gsp49 I guess you are living in some sort of vehicle, too. Why don't you mention repairs or upkeep to that vehicle? And I am glad it works for you but it does not or will not for everyone and it is a lot more taxing than it looks. It also costs more. That is my point. And what about mail? No po box for you? Health insurance? Registration? I just wonder why so many people gloss over these necessities.

[@thizizliz]

Super comfy & homey. I love how everyone adds their own personality with what they put into their rigs.

[@Kerrin77JIH]

"I'm one of those 'every-flat-surface-is-fair-game', type people..." LOL. ME too!!!

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

😊 Same here!!! 😊

[@ridgehilljillie9429]

I was going to write the same thing, lol!

[@debbietroop5764]

K Isaacs - a girl needs her stuff!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

LOL me too!

[@jennydahlkar4145]

Hands up

[@FayeCalder]

I really like Joyce. Thank you for sharing her story. A nice person who could be my future friend. Faye

[@susanpremo8068]

She seems like she really knew what she wanted, as far as the skoolie, and seems pretty darn comfortable!

[@BigNBrash1]

Thank you for doing these videos with single women. Very inspiring.

[@shepatown]

Thanks Joyce! Great tour! Nice home! Like the converted bus idea with the extra batteries and fast charge feature. Oh, the double L brackets for the ladder is pretty clever. We have a Japanese store in San Diego called, MITSUWA that I used to go to that had some great - small space - products like the dish drainer you showed.

[@ohmercy5924]

Any surface is fair game! Love it. I’m such a surface abuser. I want everything built into walls with minimal surfaces. She did a great job to make herself a cozy traveling home.

[@mariaruiz7318]

Such wonderful thing your videos of such brave people. Loving these videos more and more🤗 Joyce, bravo for you, great choice!

[@cmac2295]

I love how she had no issue talking about her toilet

[@beach3girl459]

"where do you 'go' and how do you shower"...Bob knows what's important!

[@judyl.761]

If you talk to Bob, you talk about how you go potty - which I’m grateful he asks.

[@marshahamann1446]

I loved this video! She is so down to earth & explains things perfectly!

[@elisasmith3179]

I love her setup but especially love that she introduced me to the BreezeGuards which is exactly what I need for road trips and I've never seen them before. Thank you for all you do Bob!

[@laus7504]

@elisa me 2. Those are genius! My dog jumped out of the car window when she was young and got hurt. Wish I had these back then!

[@eileenglennon8075]

Joyce was a delight! She is well-spoken, intelligent and interesting!

[@janetkoball44]

A very nice setup and seems like it serves her well. An easy going lady and nice to meet her. Thanks Bob

[@cdb4464]

What a great rig! Thanks, Joyce for letting us into your home and heart. Sorry your doggies weren't included, but saw some pics here over your bed. All very well thought out, your way. Many happy trails. And thanks Bob, for another great interview. ;D

[@deanmills5106]

I've been retired for about 9 years and I still don't know how to relax. I have to be doing something almost all the time.

[@Boojyman]

Thats a good thing, in Japan they dont even have a word for "retire". The winners can channel yhat energy into productive activities such as gardening, hobbyings, meditation, adventure, etc

[@rollandjoeseph]

Joyce is a nice , smart women..I admire her change in approach to going from" they'll have to carry me out on a stretcher from her "forever home" ", to hitting the road to live an alternative life. Good luck to you Joyce, great van build, and a great video to bob also!

[@barbarabuford5795]

Wow, u r So right! I didn't know what to do with myself when I retired! I had gotten to the point I was cleaning up my daughter's house when I would come over when left with the kids, babysitting, and she would get mad and tell me to stop! It was So weird, but now, I'm finally ok with retirement! You do get used to working and it's a process to do a complete 360! NOW, I try to make time for Me!

[@kateburk2168]

That guard for the window! Super idea.

[@deborahsnider1125]

You did a great job making your Bus a nice home.

[@jollymatilda5890]

Looks like she did what was necessary to live in her bus and just took off. I love this, no big expensive build before you go on the road. Like Bob said, people often change their original build after they've been on the road. I've heard that from other people on other videos as well. Well done Joyce! 🦋💜🦋

[@lindahelton5287]

Great bus renovation. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrBwalendy]

I want to thank Joyce so much for a very simple thing that she did. She hung her dishrack up. I would not have thought to do that. My dishrack was a problem. Now I will hang it and it will no longer be a problem. I know it seems like a small gift but it is a big gift for me. Thanks Joyce and Bob! You guys made my day based on a simple idea thing. Woo Hoo!

[@Onlinesully]

lovely lady. it's so great the students wanted her to continue teaching.

[@rfleming7883]

Wonderful interview of a truly bright person. She seems to have thought of everything in assembling her home on wheels! I especially like the freedom the car provides as a tow vehicle combined with the relatively good fuel mileage of the entire rig. Plus, even a retired school bus can have warmth and coziness.

[@donwyates]

Really nice rig she's got there! I've been lusting for a hightop Nissan NV, or a box truck, or a step van, and lately a school bus. Alas, I'll probably have to settle on my SUV. But, that's okay. If it gets me on the road, free from the city, I'm good.

[@Boojyman]

Take the seats out, refit inside chassis, you wil have a nice little spot with better gas mileage than a bigger vehicle

[@donwyates]

@@Boojyman That's my plan.

[@Boojyman]

@@donwyates lived out of a toyota corolla for half a year while i saved up to buy the travel trailer i currently live in. Took all the seats out and made a bed from passenger seat to the trunk space, which i opened up by removing the seats. Easily doable in san diego where the weather is great pretty much year round

[@lindak.280]

Nice bus !!! Thanks for sharing your time with us!

[@sarahjohnson3010]

I could see myself in that van! Good for Joyce... living the dream 🙋‍♀️

[@generic234username]

Joyce!!! I was parked next to her at the RTR last year!!! Cutest dogs EVER!!!

[@sparkytoday8455]

Great interview, Bob. Love her honesty, and getting right to the point.

[@fireballfitness170]

Nice to see a dog professional living in a bus. She said she trains dogs. Yet I think that a dog walker or pet sitter could do the same thing. I also like the breeze guard for dogs to get ventilation. 18:00.. estimates it cost 30 to 35K.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Lovely short bus, so airy inside. I love the 'breeze guards' on your open car windows, so smart! The door bar was very clever too! Solves the safety issues in both cases.

[@suesorensen2440]

Let's talk about the weather - - LOVE it !!. The bus is very homey. EnJoy the journey.... peace!

[@kellyali5286]

Love this. I'm on my way to freedom been saving for that day just have to finish up a few things then I'm ready to take that next step in my life. I love watching your videos it gives me hope. Thankyou so much.

[@kd4pon]

That was a really nice build and the diesel mileage is incredible!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Good of you to say that. I certainly don't know. I had my eye on a partially built out short schoolie, but had to decide quickly, so said, no thanks, because it was diesel. Live and learn.

[@maryjomaynus7312]

Love your colorful curtains!👍🙋‍♀️

[@weirskruud]

Thanks for another great video! Love hearing the stories of these adventurers

[@jonisjourneys3684]

Love the bus, only problem...... I wanted to see her dogs!

[@brendamcchristy6044]

Awesome

[@BobtheTraveler-WD8NVN]

Oh yeah.. Portland , Oregon area is listed as the cloudiest place on earth !! I come from Columbus, Ohio, the second most cloudy area of the world... I will be at the RTR 2020 Thanks Bob !

[@thunderhouse409]

Very cool

[@debramiller3165]

Lovely!

[@ellencha5975]

I made my own diverting toilet and I use laundry detergent containers with a center hole than I can put the lid on a switch to a new one if needed. I camp places were you can’t just dump it out your door.

[@tianaphillips233]

Nice to see someone from my area!

[@rubywilliams7619]

Going to do the no man land camping when I retire at age 62 can’t wait very excited. I have got a Lotta information from you Bob and if I don’t meet you when I’m 62 God bless.

[@marybell5711]

Much love to everyone

[@veronicaronijacobi3367]

great shirt on Joyce, lets talk about weather and the climate and hurry on solutions!

[@soggynomadpress]

Thank you for the breeze guard tip!

[@LorisWhirled]

If you have a Honda Odyssey I have a pair of guards.

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thank you

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Awesome job. Good Bless be safe and enjoy.

[@motorcyclehair]

LOVE YOU BOB!

[@travelingtimestepthedancin2691]

😲😲😲BREEZEGUARDS!!!! Omg! I have been looking for something for my windows!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Thank you!!🥰

[@lisaandlilybass]

Love way you set up your bus when i was kid we live in bus at river all summer and had alot spaces in

[@pamelaadkins6152]

Enjoyed the tour of your home ...Thank you for the tour...

[@chrisg9174]

Very informative .nice lady and congrats on finding a new way to deal with the debt. I love my Honda Fit it can fit a lot stuff.

[@barbarabuford5795]

I like what u said, 'Not Left, Or Right, Forward'! Also, about ur Honda Fit. I was saying I would get on the road too, but don't know know how with a small Nissan Versa Note, which I love. I've checked and the travel trailers under 2000 pounds (that it can tow) don't have baths, or stoves, or decent fridges! This is the FIRST time I've Not loved my small car! Trying to decide what to do, or which travel trailer to get. Everything weighs too much for my car!

[@kiera_kayaks7521]

I've been wanting something for my car windows/dogs, thanks for the info

[@LorisWhirled]

I bought a pair for my Honda Odyssey. Wonderful! But they don’t fit my Chrysler Pacifica. 🙁 I think I’ll sell them on marketplace. Drop me a line if you drive an Odyssey.

[@joepollock7253]

Great interview! Thanks I love this channel

[@traciw71]

Yes, great channel!

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Safe travels snd God bless

[@sherrihodges849]

She's great! I hit the road in September. I hope i run into her out here, we seem to gave similar views!

[@augustcalderaro3797]

Very nice and cozy! Congratulations, Happy trails to You!

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

*Thanks Joyce!!!* *Thanks Bob!!!* This is really nice! I'm looking into either a shuttle or a short bus. I've seen a number of shuttle videos, but nothing much on short buses. Til now. Thanks again!

[@hermelindazepeda5627]

I like her😊

[@susiepittman601]

Thanks again for everything you are doing. Great video.

[@Parkitloveit]

I love Skoolies 🤩🥰One day I’ll also have one 🍀🌺This one is gorgeous 👌Thank you for showing 🙏E-NUFF is a cute name 😜

[@haroldleedye7755]

Neat set up with a Bus & sm car 😊

[@hollygab8188]

You are wonderful! I'm gonna do this one day.

[@bettywilder3739]

I plan to do a short bus too when its time. Thanks for the tour, Joyce!

[@leoblumhagen644]

Betty Wilder be sure to Chang the registration to an RV, be sure to check out at your states DMV what it takes

[@rickhall361]

Thanks for sharing....

[@glennkennedy441]

She's got it !

[@deanmills5106]

What a delightful lovely lady.

[@dave64340]

Thanks for the dog guards suggestions. Never saw those. And thanks for the great videos.

[@mahdiomran6345]

Thanks Bob 😎✌💚👍✋🌹 All the best from Saudi Arabia

[@redlily8101]

I live outside Portland and would dearly love to know who helped build her bus, I am building a travel van and need a shop to do various jobs I cannot do myself.

[@randypierce9485]

One on the nicer rigs I've seen. Great great job. Thumbs up.

[@cherylroumillat3660]

Beautiful Blessing Darling..⚘🎚⭐🦋

[@Kyndlee]

Such a lovely woman !!!

[@laurajphillips]

Great Build, nice Gal!

[@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042]

Gosh. Wish LIKE MAD I had gone to the RTR and WRTR the last 3 times... I so want a bus or box truck.

[@herronsonya7041]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful space!

[@darlenehorn8337]

Thanks for your honesty about money. Hope to run into you sometime.

[@gypsierose3611]

I am slowly doing this so excited. Waiting for the all clear from the mechanic and away i go

[@carenholderbradshaw9980]

Hi watching more and more van life living I really want to try it one day. from Trinidad.

[@offairhead]

Beautiful!

[@joycerissmeyer3228]

I am a pet sitter who has been thinking the very same thing traveling to jobs in van car whatever, loved when mentioned training the humans so very true. It got funnier when at the end she said her name I too am a Joyce

[@bertieboatright1206]

My daughter said mom you could build a bus out . Well now that’s a thought 🤔

[@bvisel4558]

I use the same square bucket in my composting toilet, it makes more since than a round bucket. for the front section I use an oval waste paper basket (99 cent store). easy to empty, many designs to choose from etc.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great tour of the bus

[@jannwebb]

Good video! I think I met her there at the Women’s Caravan last year at Parker. The dog training thing is really cool!! Missing being around you guys, Bob, Suanne, Kacey, and BRAD. See you in January if not before. In the meantime I’m working on the van and always wearing my Bob’s Baffin Booties!

[@MsGeminorum]

Wow, that breezeguard is awesome. Thanks for the info.

[@arescue]

The nice thing about a schooley is that you can stand up.

[@johnquinn456]

She definitely knows pups! And people

[@proudhavenot]

Love it.

[@kingjamesversion83]

Very nice setup and informative as well.

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

Very Great Interview!💖