Drab to Fabulous! School bus becomes a luxury tiny home

Meet Andrew and Ashley's beautiful skoolie renovation! The inside has all the comforts of a normal home, and may even surprise you with a few luxury amenities.
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Welcome to Ashley and Andrew's tiny home on wheels
1:07 Introduction to nomadic living
1:26 Skoolie build out
2:13 Total cost for the school bus and renovations
2:36 About the bus
3:32 Solar panels
3:42 Exterior tour
5:01 Utility storage- water tanks, power system, battery storage
5:53 Exterior tour continued
7:02 Come inside!
7:14 Layout/designing the skoolie
7:21 Dining table
7:49 Roof raise
8:07 Carpentry in a bus
8:43 Bus windows
8:58 Covertible couch
9:29 Kitchen tour
11:40 Home office
12:14 Bathroom
13:15 Closet and storage
13:54 Making room for furry friends :)
14:06 Bedroom
14:31 Learning lessons on the road
15:00 Is this lifestyle attainable?
15:33 Outro
#skoolie #skoolieconversion #busconversion

[@christopherbabick2099]

You said you’re proud of it. You should be. You guys did a terrific job and it looks great.

[@patriciaevans5906]

I love this….I’m almost 71 with arthritis and fibromyalgia and terrible muscle spasms….I could live here…got all the space I need and no loft bed! And most importantly room for a doggie! Great job!

[@2MasterBuilder2]

This is the best roof raise transition I've ever seen; it has both form and function.

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@2MasterBuilder2]

No prob! Your entire build is very well thought out. Impressive attention to detail!

[@shendaraalshedir1933]

I am 5' tall, the ceiling is almost palatial to me, lol! The kitchen is nicer quality than in my 1-bdrm apt.! The curved ceiling with wood would make me feel like I am in a giant horse trailer, as a huge 🐎lover, that is massively appealing. As is the fact that is sparkling clean inside!👍🏻 I love to see house pride, mansion or tiny home, home is home, be proud & care for it! Absolutely LOVE the 🐕🐈roomies, lol! Can't imagine being in a little home without the most important friends/family members. I too started collecting magnets as souvenirs in my 20's, l am 62 now, and magnets are such an easy thing to hang on to because they pack so easily when you move apartments. It may have taken a few years and alot of hard work, but sometimes it is the challenges that prove you can make a dream come true. Vincent, l LOVE your hamburger 🍔 pillow sweetheart, and you too! Be🐝Safe everyone, have fun, Happy Trails to you!! 👍🏻😄🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you for the kind words. We LOVE our tiny house and our big dog.

[@meridethhendry5733]

Beautiful! So beautifully done.

[@rwheeler4156]

Love the magnet collection. I collect magnets from my travels too. But we just travel by car. Maybe one day I'll get a skoolie.

[@Izatin97]

I love this bus build. This roof raise has to be one of the best I've seen. I hope they enjoy this home on wheels for many many more years to come. Blessings to them and their future adventures.🙏🏾🧡

[@fredblogs]

🇬🇧 I’m glad to see that you have covered some of the windows, some people don’t bother. Excellent space for you and the dogs. Well done. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nancyrhodemartine8635]

This is one of the best I’ve ever seen and the price was excellent

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you. We love it!

[@jeffg8482]

Very nice build and well thought out for their use! Really like this couple and also sorry to hear about the loss of your other dog. Your dog in the video looks really happy in the bus with a very cool space to sleep and rest!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you for the kind words. He definitely is a very happy boy!

[@anntrope491]

Nice overhaul. Sweet pupper, with his giant hamburger...♡☆♡ I ♡ Vt. where my mom is from, spent my summers there...left my heart there...♡☆♡

[@wanderingwillises2313]

He's a cutie for sure. And we love Vermont too. The state makes the RV registration process very easy.

[@lizsays3324]

Very nice. Really like the 'garage' in the back and how the electrical is separate from the living space. Your doggo is gorgeous and his giant hamburger is hilarious.

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! He's a good, happy boy and that burger is his favorite!

[@ceilconstante640]

WOW! Their planning, hard work and persistence paid off. Nice couple did an amazing job! Not enough can be said about team work! It's absolutely beautiful and the interior so well planned and cozy.

[@bonnies9861]

You are such a great couple you are! You bus is beautiful ~ what a fantastic job you have done!! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

[@sillyputty3601]

I love these school bus houses. I wish I could live in one!

[@KELLY-maybeWeCudBeGirlfriends]

Thank you and the owners of the Tiny Home School Bus for this video!! It is VERY BEAUTIFUL!! SO AWESOME!!! For me personally I would have hated to lose the school bus windows, but I'm thrilled the owners left the original door & modified it. Very cool. Everything is so nice inside & out. Thank you for sharing.

[@hughjoelcaulk7244]

Wow! 2,600! That's the most solar wattage I've ever seen on top of a bus and I've watched literally hundreds of these skoolie builds. Very impressive conversion! Absolutely love it!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! We literally measured the roof, subtracted space for the fan and a small skylight, and then filled the rest with panels.

[@hughjoelcaulk7244]

@@wanderingwillises2313 It must be so nice NOT to have to stress about the very basics. Next you should out do everyone in water supply! 😉

[@lisahodges8299]

A lot of proper informed thought went into this. This is the best conversion that I have seen yet. The shower is the only part that may be a bit difficult. Birdy

[@lilbehr1]

I agree, everything is so well thought out and efficient and one of the best I've seen as well. Though I did feel the shower was a little cramped.

[@bernedettekuteyi3843]

I love everything about the unique beautiful bus, congratulations guys and four legs❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🐝🇬🇧

[@user-vo3kb7nd4c]

Отлично. Очень уютно,без глупых излишеств. Кухня,гардероб,ванная комната ,спальня-все,что нужно. Мужчина,умеющий готовить-здорово!Очень приятная пара. Молодцы!

[@jamesorendorff2731]

King size bed, a mini split, and Vincent.... doesn't get any better than that 👍 Great build 👍

[@robertottwell605]

Vincent looks happy! Good boy Vincent.

[@mariamoshogianni7008]

Beautiful home thanks for sharing god bless stay safe and the dog is adorable

[@stevencgold]

This is a fantastic build & design- absolutely, beautiful, and well thought out. Such a nice couple too!

[@gabygaby8861]

So, so, so beautiful and practical😍😍😍

[@MBMCincy63]

Really well laid out design and I appreciate the simplicity and ease of their life. {shivering black bell thumbs up}

[@fourpressmedia2674]

What a great, well thought-out build! Y'all did a great job!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@lisaross3256]

Nice build you guys, you look very happy in your bus.

[@patlechuga1944]

This is the best skoolie I have seen!

[@dianna8626]

Really nice. It feels comfortable just walking in.

[@starduster2138]

A beautiful job on your home👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thanks for sharing! You look like you’re truly enjoying the beauty of life 💜💫

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Never give this up. Absolutely ❤ it. So peaceful and lovely. Thank u for sharing this amazing home.

[@duanelawrence78]

Amazing I'm so jealous God bless you two you deserve it keep God first in your lives!!✌️🇺🇲

[@cathietonkin5577]

Wow!!!!! What an amazing build!!!! Congratulations!!!! Wishing you happy adventures!

[@carlgrigson824]

One of my favorite builds. Well done.

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you, Carl!

[@wandalbowen8101]

Y'all did a great job

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@canadasweetie]

This is such a beautiful bus. I’ve seen many and this, is one of my favorites.

[@shoralhookes804]

THIS BUS LOOKS AMAZING GREAT JOB ON THE BUILD..😊

[@larryps]

Fantastic. And what a nice couple.

[@toddrichards3751]

Well done 👍 it's bigger and more comfortable than my studio apartment .

[@daisyy99]

This is so impressive. You worked hard together. Your bus is awesome.

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@persephone213]

What a beautiful bus! I collect magnets of places I travel to as well. 🚌

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! Magnets are one of the more practical things to collect when you live in

[@persephone213]

@@wanderingwillises2313 agreed!

[@sunny_dhende6289]

Absolutely stunning a job well done! I pray y'all have many wonderful journeys and soak up the experiences this world has to offer! Bravo👏

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

Huge transformation! I love it! ❤️❤️

[@efortunywhitton]

Beautiful home! ❤ The dog is so sweet!!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! He really is.

[@denisebd1000]

Yum your chicken looks delicious and I want some! Your build is beautiful! Congratulations on a job well done!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! We LOVE our little smoker. Fits perfectly into a storage bin and makes amazing meals so much easier.

[@Mr_APeezy]

This is a really dope build!

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@GrandmaSandy]

You did a great job doing the inside of this bus is look beautiful. I loved everything about it. I don’t see how you could’ve made it any better than you did perfect.

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@debbiestevens5490]

This is an incredibly plain yet Exquisite interior decorating. I absolutely love it! Good job guys

[@lesley.4238]

Wow what a beautiful home you have. Great build 😁

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@d12tu68]

preety bus inside and out 🟪🟣⚫️🌑🔳▪️

[@Artistwannabe66]

Love love love your Bus! It’s amazing! 👍🙋🏻‍♀

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@anniecochrane3359]

Brilliant layout with great design. Happy travelling!!

[@vangoodwin7335]

Thank You for the tour of this Beautiful well designed home but Thank You so much for not turning the tour into an advertisement for their businesses! There are so many talented people building their own homes on wheels and this couple did their homework well and made a great place, I wish them good travels. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@vader6203]

Thanks to Ashley and Andrew for sharing their home - it’s lovely❤

[@izzy1949]

I love your bus you really did think of everything…love tge cooking area it’s so big and s full size oven is great…well done…

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! We have found our kitchen area very practical still two years in!

[@grannyanderson5063]

Beautiful bus!

[@mowattlavern62]

What a fantastic school bus home

[@debra7241]

Perfect! I’d love one. But I would need a driver who is also a mechanic, lol!👍

[@wanderingwillises2313]

We have learned a LOT more than we initially intended to about this motor!

[@jimblue39]

You guys did a great job, your home is beautiful. Best of luck to the😀 3 of you.

[@Rose-im2by]

This reminds me of the wild thornberrys-gorgeous build!

[@dineyashworth8578]

Love the people that make spaces special for the good cute doggos like they did! Is good he has his own special place in his home! Also where is your tiny home video I can see?

[@barpitt1988]

I think this is one of the sleekest and neatest and prettiest bus life homes I've seen this far. I love the planters being attached to the cabinets and walls. ❤Nice job.

[@dionbouchard4638]

So nice, good job guys, so lovely bus house!

[@rayarena879]

Love your large kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, the two sinks and the regular sized stove and the cabinets. Your bus is actually larger than the tiny apartments a lot of people have in large cities like New York. The only thing that I would change [that's just my personal preference] is the toilet. I would get an incinerator toilet, just because I would not want to deal with having to get rid of the waste every other week or whatever. Also, I would get the washer and dryer just to be fully self-sufficient. Anyhow, you did a very nice job.

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Such a beautiful home.🎉

[@stacihall4468]

Beautiful bus .

[@stephki5812]

Such a beautiful bus build!

[@jefflevoir6127]

FANTASTIC VIDEO. 👍👍. Thanks

[@BABYDOLL87LOVELY]

BEAUTIFUL BUS. 😊

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you!

[@marykoch1666]

Beautiful build!!

[@thefloeticmc]

This is so luxurious!!! Do yall air bnb?😂😂😂 My bag is ready. I'm over this apartment living. My favorite part is the bathroom and I absolutely love the bed and amount of storage a I'm the last problematic of the hoarders in my family so this storage would definitely work for me.

[@marciawhite7448]

So cute and practical. Love it.😊

[@changingground]

Very nice work. Very fulfilling, I’m certain.

[@jameschaney1221]

Living the dream life

[@mariannejensen5244]

Thank you!! It was very fulfilling to watch

[@michaeldavies9533]

Hi guys what a beautiful build ,you made good use of every space,well done. Regards from Hereford UK

[@wanderingwillises2313]

@@michaeldavies9533 Thank you!

[@judithshelton5655]

I love it! It's so good-looking, inside and out!

[@smwagh123]

very beautifully designed, good work 👏

[@kimski5391]

Beautiful home you have ❤Happy travels!

[@SilviaGaray-yx1rn]

Beautiful Home, Congratulations 🎉

[@keithrock939]

Wanna extend the rear chassis for jacuzzi or outside bath have a fold down deck incorporating this, what a beautiful relaxing view

[@auntnayblessed6603]

Love this!! Beautiful job!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💓❤

[@pennytinker2356]

wonderful home, have a wonderful life.

[@patlechuga1944]

Great job! I love it!

[@polizovski]

Nice build.

[@blupoppy608]

beautiful !! enjoy your travels...thanks for posting

[@debradavis2369]

Beautiful 😊

[@michelehebert9961]

..this is absolutely girgeous beautiful!!!!!!

[@katievolk5205]

Wow you a did awesome!!

[@aprilsmith5714]

This is one of the best I've seen!!!!! ❤❤

[@wanderingwillises2313]

Thank you! We love it for sure!

[@jacko8022]

cant believe this is not on mainstreem tv

[@FIRE_DrNinjaTurtle]

Awesome channel

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

Gorgeously impressive 🤩

[@gregmcdowell4308]

Amazing unit

[@michellebaughman7557]

Not a big fan of the long intro 😬 but I love the bus❤️ glad I stayed and watched the video😉👍

[@davidsears5576]

What an amazing job

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Nice job!

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Wow very beautiful ❤️‼️

[@meredythbarnes5723]

Love it!!

[@jasonsandifer3250]

*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and Travelers* I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your KZbin channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what the up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others KZbinrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their KZbin channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables *PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER* *vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures. Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks. Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive. What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed... *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful Keep a First Aid kit with Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration. Consider installing; *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. *Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle. Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights. *Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others. *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking. Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. *VERY IMPORTANT* *WINTER AWARENESS* I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services. Please Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines. *Your Safety is Important* *PLEASE BE AWARE* that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start. Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing. Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle. Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold. In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead. *Safety is Paramount* *Your Life is Important* *You want to Live to Travel another Day* *So Be Safe* *Stay Alert* *Keep your vehicle gas filled* Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty. Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads. *WINTER AWARENESS* In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions. Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe, your will have it if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, Hiking etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You..... Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 11/15/2022, 11/18/2022, 11/26/2022 11/30/2022 12/12/2022 12/14/2022 12/17/2022 12/28/2022 1/02/2023 4/11/2023 4/23/2023 5/07/2023