Couples Custom DIY MINI SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION - Full Of Clever Tiny Living Design Hacks

Cole and Monica built this custom DIY mini skoolie conversion to pursue their passions on the road. Like many others, it starts out with a brief conversation of life on the road that turns into reality.
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[@rebeccacarlson9166]

What a great build! They are a very funny & cute couple!!💕

[@maryswift6014]

I think this buss looks efficient on space and layout. It looks very liveable. Great job.

[@johannat6065]

We live in a small bus full time also. Been 2 years seeing this country and love it. We have a scooter trike on a deck on back of our bus. Our bus has everything we own. We sold our home that was paid off and all our stuff! We don't miss the "stuff" we have 6 solar panels also.

[@fliplifepossible]

NOIICCEEE.

[@brandileema5298]

*Revs scooter* *Honks horn* "Yeah, I'm taken ladies." Bahahaha! 😆 Love the layout of this bus, if I ever did a conversion it'd be very similar to this.

[@fliplifepossible]

Thanks for the comment! You'd probably really enjoy our conversion series on our channel if you want something new to check out. I hope your van/bus life dreams come true!

[@brodieholden8045]

Sorry to be offtopic but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any help you can offer me!

[@jesusrodrigo9827]

@Brodie Holden Instablaster ;)

[@brodieholden8045]

@Jesus Rodrigo i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@brodieholden8045]

@Jesus Rodrigo it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out :D

[@NK-dl2nc]

You can have a dump while cooking breakfast.....super convenient😁

[@nashdebangi]

Magnets for curtain hooks.. huh! So brilliant!!! Love that idea!

[@maharishikashyap8995]

Love this guy's humour. *I'm taken ladies* lmaooo

[@charlotte97838]

Great video. If you have time and $ have a welding shop put a 3 or 4 inch lift in your scooter carrier stinger, the part that fits into your hitch. You’ll be able to get good clearance and not worry about scraping. Have fun guys, live your dream.

[@AH-wp7lw]

Haha he’s such a character, nothing but good vibes in this video!

[@andreawisner7358]

That's the van/bus I need. A lot of nice touches too.

[@sailingavocet]

It is really cool, very similar to our life aboard our sailboat!

[@AnMarie711]

On our travels met a couple in northern Cali with a large school bus that has the top part of a vw van attached to the roof that has a guest loft and a deck on the roof. Purple painted feather on the side. Hope you run into them on your travels. We enjoyed talking to them

[@nadirimyers6643]

I love it can’t wait for my bus. I’m deff planning and you gave me little ideas I didn’t think of before. Thanks for sharing

[@juliazentner681]

I just want to say you guys are adorable. Keep on trucking and loving life

[@elainelipscomb1476]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL build

[@xdarknick]

I love the design and the wood choice. It's very cozy feeling. You could of added a shower toilet and a closet area if you minimized your kitchen area, but amazing work!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I'd put it in the stairwell, you're not using it most of the time, anyways, right?

[@paprgl]

"I'm taken, ladies." Big laugh.

[@Rockstar-td8mh]

She isn't much of a prize either.

[@OldSkoolieSimple]

@@Rockstar-td8mh Was that necessary? I don't recall seeing anywhere that you were the high judge of who are "prizes" and who are not. Please think next time before you type. In my opinion. They are both VERY beautiful people, especially because they brought smiles to many people. Can you say the same?

[@evjlane7673]

@@OldSkoolieSimple , Ditto to your comment. That rude commentary is jus a jealous jerk!

[@Rockstar-td8mh]

@@OldSkoolieSimple Oh, that hurt my tender heart. Buzz off granny

[@Rockstar-td8mh]

@@evjlane7673...Jealous? Not one bit. I've seen better cuts of meat at the horse races

[@janina8559]

Cole and Monica are the best! Ty for showin a tour of their bus. Y’all check them out they are hilarious and fun to watch!

[@fliplifepossible]

Thanks for the comment over here too! TOP FAN STATUS for sure. 👍

[@realalecclarke]

Wow what a fun couple. Love the build and video.

[@mumiyumi7554]

Cool build. Thought when he pulled up the other side of the couch he was going to say that’s where the toilet was. Surprise it’s over by the stove, thanks for tour😁🇨🇦

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

The timber work is amazing. Beautiful.

[@CaptainJackScrapper]

Wow Chris. Super well done and I must say Cole and Monica were easily as pro as you. Cole cracks me up as well. I am going to find them on YT. Fair Winds and Smiles

[@gracecallowayable]

That is just gorgeous!!!👠🚌👠

[@TresChica88]

Y'all are great! Love the bus (and your avocado green stove).

[@sheila220947]

Love your set up you have a lovely smooth voice sometimes I can’t listen to their continual drone about their kitchen, bed or whatever but yours is so lovely and it is so comfy your wife also have a lovely comfy voice to listen to, I love your kitchen area it’s not too small it’s a lovely size and you have a good area to prepare your food and I love your roof area and that’s a great sun berth area will definitely love to go along with you xx

[@fliplifepossible]

Sheila Whitfield LOL 😂🙏🏽❤️

[@adamgoetsch5286]

"I'm taken ladies" haha takes me back to my Honda Spree days 🤣

[@sailingavocet]

AWESOME! We live aboard our 41 ft sailboat preparing to sail around the world - it's a very similar lifestyle lol! Cheers from the Channel Islands!

[@jquest43]

Channel islands monster

[@sailingavocet]

@@jquest43 lol

[@juniper617]

So glad to see safe passenger seating. You don’t see it all the time. So many people just seem to think they’re exempt from car accidents in a bus.

[@miserablysane420]

Love the layout of this bus. I really want to build one similar. Thanks for the awesome video guys!

[@chigirl2028]

"I'm taken, ladies". First time I laughed out loud at one of these!:)

[@peggychapman7835]

Congratulations on your adventures with your beautiful home!many blessings to you both

[@petmom74]

So much space inside a short bus. Unbelievable. Very nice.

[@ourhomeontheroam3352]

Love it and love your bus, friends! Can’t wait to cross paths on the road again!

[@fliplifepossible]

We miss your faces fo sho. -Cole

[@spiritflower6640]

Great conversion- love these people and their well done, low key approach! Great video! Thathank you :)

[@mariamoshogianni7008]

Very cozy bus great looking god bless you both and best luck on your journey💘🙏

[@debbieboring3422]

Nice looking bus. I like the deck cool idea.

[@deborahwebb3736]

Good idea with the shower curtain and magnet hooks.

[@prettybonkers1040]

Adorable. Perfect layout. Like supersized van life. Enjoy your adventures!

[@tonymcclendon-hobbytime7727]

Very impressed with the build. Comfort on the go! 👍🏽😎

[@maryfrady7149]

Love the super sofa and the coat closet. Heck, I love it all!

[@wleasure78]

love the green stove

[@fliplifepossible]

It's my favorite secondhand find for sure. We've got a great video on our channel of us bringing it back to life, it wasn't working when we bought it.

[@VanVida]

Great build! Gave me a lot of ideas for my re- build.

[@sailorgirl2017]

Cole is hilarious!

[@cottagegypsies2355]

WOW, THIS BUS IS AMAZING...

[@fliplifepossible]

Cottage Gypsies No, you’re amazing! 😅

[@ThisDOGhasfleas]

Fantastic! I have to admit I'm a little jealous of the videos that have family who are super talented in the trades...great build. I personally would have to have some kind of privacy wall or curtain for the toilet area but we all have our own little quirks when building. It works for you guys and that's what it's all about, right? Safe and happy travels to you both.

[@ishmom1]

Love your bus.

[@marjiecleveland]

Good work and nice layout!

[@sunnyday4549]

Great Vlog. Lovely to see how you guys are doing. I have been following the Tiny House Vlogs. We live in a House. I love Photography x Will be lively to see your Photography. x

[@marykey5813]

Good job.it looks so pretty .but I loved it when he said (I'm taken ladies)

[@rainbitss]

PERFECT design!!! only thing I would've done differently is add shore power n water hook up "just in case"

[@Emchav99]

Tell Jim his work is 10/10 👍🏻

[@TinasCrazyLife]

Great build. Thats a cute little scooter to.

[@HanVerdiHuskyRV]

Running away is the best decision you can make!!

[@pitpass2]

I had one of those scooters, they are the bomb!! If I don't get a Grom, I just might get one again, cheap & easy 😉

[@vanwhalen3719]

Sweet build

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome bus well done 👍🛠🛠

[@barbaragutierrez6310]

I love your bus layout, would like more information on how you got started on the electrical and solar panel aspect.

[@eastmommy7956]

I wanna do this with traveling nursing. No matter where im sent i can take my family with me. Saves money and relationships!

[@swetha2244]

Super cool bus 😀

[@JayKughan]

Great job guys 🤘🏽 the bus looks great 🙂 all the best with your future endeavours.

[@nova8339]

Cool build

[@portzblitz]

These guys are awesome. I hope they have a great adventure.

[@fliplifepossible]

portzblitz Thanks, really appreciate this comment. Go check out our adventure series you’ll get a kick out of it for sure. 🙏

[@HaydenNightingale124]

I love the sense of humor of this guy :D

[@shandelebroyles1099]

Great job!! I do wish you had put a link for your food vlog below 💟

[@clarkclarke]

Really nice and we are happy that you are taken LOL!!! 💕 ...safe travels

[@fliplifepossible]

clark clarke Hahaha

[@davevaughn7399]

Very nice good luck be safe

[@leonardhall7203]

I've been looking for a short bus for some time. Everything I find is either a four window or six windows. You guys have the unicorn bus.

[@arthurperrea3714]

NIce, built, well be using some of your ideas

[@thiabrabson2533]

I LOVE colored appliances😍

[@katkrause679]

Me, too!

[@cringingcream289]

So dope

[@zebzepplin2872]

I just scored a bus and im starting the build thanks for sharing happy travells👊🤙

[@fliplifepossible]

We've got a great conversion series ongoing on our channel of the entire build process if you want something new to check out. Best of luck on the build!

[@justjokinntokin5474]

👍🏻👍🏻 Really like it!! 😃 good job

[@fpchicago]

Nice build

[@cathybt]

nice build

[@butchchioco1183]

How is your mileage per gallon?

[@fliplifepossible]

butch chioco We average 12 mpg. 👍

[@techman210]

Did he just slightly go into a southern accent when he was explaining the specs of the bus and then drop the southern accent?

[@juliedorman1858]

Lol

[@jennyredbeans]

That was super obvious! Lol

[@bellacowley4611]

trust me. If you live in the south before it comes and goes.

[@cynthiacrawford1573]

It has to do with concentration

[@comfortablynumb9342]

It happens with us southerners sometimes. Normally you can't tell where I'm from but once in a while the Florida man pops out. Sometimes on purpose, but not always.

[@emmacat3202]

What's great about this kind of bus is that it's easy to park and drive. It also doesn't use as much gas.

[@missswifty]

🎵don't shit where you eat my friends 🎶

[@ExLover_Afton]

So cool I love u guys❤️❤️❤️❤️🤟🏻💋💋

[@smallfootprint2961]

I absolutely love this bus. Great job. I'd love to see your vegetarian/vegan cooking videos. Hard to find but finally found one. Any more are so welcome. Enjoy the road... I subscribed. Lynn

[@fliplifepossible]

Thanks Lynn, we've got a new Tiny Bus Kitchen episode coming out on Wednesday on our channel!

[@jeromepadilla8055]

I always wanted to do this.

[@maobfh]

For about $20 or less, you can pick up a hitch adapter which locks in like a regular hitch and will raise or lower the hitch 6-8 inches. It is S shape and if you put the high end in the hitch, it lowers the hitch and if you put the low end in it will raise the hitch. Same effect if you put it in upside down. There is no right or wrong, just put it like you need it. Anyway, worth considering to raise the clearance on the scooter. The higher you raise it, the longer the adapter but I have only seen 2 choices thus far.

[@fliplifepossible]

We've got a 4" hitch riser already on the bus that isn't mentioned bought through Home Depot online. Could look into a larger one in the future, though it still has pretty low clearance with it, just have to be a bit careful.

[@notkeith123]

He's taken ladies... lol

[@eugeneallison7457]

That's nice

[@drew8642]

How well are the roofs insulated in these buses?? I love the retro green 70’s.

[@brownbunny2513]

I enjoyed watching you both, and your bus. Beautifully done and designed well. I am thinking it may be a good idea to get rid of my car, for a motorcycle or scooter ,to take with my skoolie. Thank you for sharing, you are both wonderful. I am gonna be looking for you both on You Tube...

[@fliplifepossible]

Thanks! I never owned a two-wheeled anything before bus life, and the scooter is one of my favorite things. Just being able to keep things stationary and go do what you have to is quite a luxury from time to time.

[@anthonynavarro4276]

Their bus works..really...well :)

[@86DjDavidjr]

I actually fallow their story they are so freakin awesome

[@johnp3351]

I always wonder what address people use when living on a bus. And where do you dispose of trash? Recycling?

[@fliplifepossible]

We are fortunate enough to use our parent's address while on the road full-time. Typically, we dispose of our trash at gas stations, wal-marts, or wherever there's a trash can, rest stops and parks. Most of the time we attempt to keep the bag not so full, so we can easily fit it in the can. Other times we remove the top and put our trash bag in... We stayed at a Wal-Mart lot the other day that had recycling, so we were able to recycle our cans. Though the downsize of bus life is recycling isn't always an option, unless you're willing to go way out of your way..

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

@@fliplifepossible hey guys, love the build! We are like ya'll. We started our build owning zero tools and zero experience. Sadly we don't have any FILs either:( We really want to take either street legal or scooters with us, so thx for the tip on building up the ramp for it. Going over to sub, just didn't want my comment to seem odd or unrelated. We are at the fulled gutted and trying to get the bus water tight stage. Our roof is raised and we bought it that way. The guy was only half done so we have tons of work to do. However it has a dt466 with 96k miles 35ft with a 20 inch roof raise and we paid 5 grand! With the ceiling already spray foamed. So I guess beggars can't be choosers! We took our time to find just the right bus. Just feeling a bit overwhelmed and in over our heads right now :/

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@illbeyourstumbleine Could just start by sleeping in it on air mats and keep it real simple. Then you'll know what you need and where.

[@AlexJacksonCreativemedia]

The Honda Elite clip made the video. Rad bus, but the raddest scooter.

[@hillaryconsultingservices]

God bless amazing fathers and father in laws. My dad died of a heart attack outside. He would pick up a manual before google and learn how to work on anything! I think of him as a get under my bus looking for a master switch, trying to take out my battery, grinding bolts etc.

[@andrewingram2108]

Rollerblades and a moped. Good lord. Nice build

[@OldSkoolieSimple]

Great Bus. We are getting the same comments on our shuttle bus conversion about having a toilet near our food. UGH! I keep saying, "No one has been injured yet or "we also run with scissors". Love Love some of your brilliant ideas like the chillounger/table. Also love the the laptop table slide above the bed. GREAT JOB to all of you (Jim especially :-). Great video. I will certainly be subscribing. Hope to run into you on the road. The Gardner SHOW (Summer Home on Wheels)

[@fliplifepossible]

Rita Gardner Haha I’m so glad someone else can relate. Our new thing is that we like to tell people we haven’t pooped on the stove yet 😆😆

[@OldSkoolieSimple]

Bus Life Possible search Rita shuttle bus conversion. You’ll see ours

[@stevesmith5963]

You guys are Awesome! Love the sly references about the fruit storage and the deck!! LOL Just one question tho? Provel?

[@fliplifepossible]

Only if I'm at Imo's, though we're all about cheese. 😂

[@sanobiafbrown]

Do they really have their commode beside the stove?

[@nevanrushing3608]

Idk this seems a bit small! I’m thinking this would get a bit old quick. Bathroom privacy is a must!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Put it in stairwell. Could shower there, too.

[@kathrynb4683]

You can get an up extention for bringing your bike up higher WITH a swing arm so you can just sweep it out of the way for access to under your bed from outside.

[@drew8642]

You can get a hydraulic lifting hitch for clearance with the super bad ass scooter.

[@liliapalomino7490]

❤❤

[@o0ohlaura]

Showing your chainsaw and that it’s stored on the outside of your bus is brave man. Lol I could never.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

that compartment over the driver seat is a good place to hide valuables and a hidden camera for anyone lurking around your mobile house. Disguised with a picture no one would know and it's perfectly facing the biggest entry...ijs