DREAM DIY Double Decker Bus/RV/Tiny House Conversion Tour (Family of 8)

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Would you travel with your family like this? ✅ SUBSCRIBE: enjoythejourney.life/KZbin ➡ ALL Insanely Upgraded RV Tours! enjoythejourney.life/tour ✅ Click ⬇⬇⬇"READ MORE"⬇⬇⬇ for links to our favorite RV resources, gadgets, gear, & FREE stuff! FOLLOW DoubleDeckerFam: How Much Did The Bus Cost? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6iUdnx-qNCVg8U kzbin.info instagram.com/doubledeckerfam/ www.tiktok.com/@doubledeckerfam facebook.com/doubledeckerfam 🔋 (Batteries Tom is upgrading to) Save 5% OFF Enduro Power lithium batteries enjoythejourney.life/enduro or mention 'Enjoy the Journey' if you call 720-802-0329 Our current batteries (Lion Energy) SAFARI UT 1300 enjoythejourney.life/batteries (SAVE 15% OFF with our link or code 'bg') The Best RV Navigation & more! enjoythejourney.life/rvtripwizard (25% off with code: ENJOY25) TSD CARD: SAVE BIG ON RV DIESEL! enjoythejourney.life/RVfuel (mention Thomas Kenemore) SOLAR! ETRAILER & GO POWER! enjoythejourney.life/solar & enjoythejourney.life/inverter Ninja Air Fryer amzn.to/3BplleE LG Washer/Dyryer Combo amzn.to/3W9LBlj Garmin dezl OTR800 RV Navigator amzn.to/3W5rowY 📶 HOW DO WE GET INTERNET? enjoythejourney.life/speed (🤑 SAVE 5% OFF!) FREE TRAUMA/PTSD TEST forms.gle/LFSg2TyK23ev7aT78 (track your score, 20+ is PTSD) 🌞 Cheri can help enjoythejourney.life/cheri (96% success treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, shame & more.) 🔋 Best RV Gadget 2022! softstartup.com/Enjoythejourney/ 🚲 LECTRIC EBIKES! Get the best price on the same e-bikes Tom & Cheri have enjoythejourney.life/ebikes (or mention Enjoy the Journey if you call in [phone]) 📰 BEST RV WARRANTY enjoythejourney.life/warranty 💦 Blu Tech R3 (the same water filter Tom & Cheri have) enjoythejourney.life/water (Save 10% off code ENJOY10) or on Amazon: amzn.to/3xqRiAu ➡ JOIN US, secret videos, live streams, current location, KZbin creator tips & MORE! enjoythejourney.life/join ✅ MERCH! T-SHIRTS & MORE! teespring.com/stores/enjoythejourney 👍 Quick Start Guide: How to Make Money & RV & FREE RV Campsite Setup & Breakdown Checklist(s) enjoythejourney.life/newsletter 🎉 LIVE KZbin CREATOR Q & A WITH TOM & FREE PDF DOWNLOAD eepurl.com/hrNi6P Lippert (LCI) 24/7 RV tech support chat, videos & more enjoythejourney.life/LCI or call 432-LIPPERT Get all your truck, towing, RV needs & more enjoythejourney.life/Etrailer SHOP OUR AMAZON STORE www.amazon.com/shop/enjoythejourney.life **** SOCIAL: Follow us & share with your friends **** Join the 'Journey Tribe': enjoythejourney.life/join Subscribe to our KZbin channel: enjoythejourney.life/KZbin Subscribe to our Podcast: anchor.fm/enjoy-the-journey-life Subscribe to our newsletter for updates: enjoythejourney.life/newsletter Join our Facebook Group: enjoythejourney.life/group Facebook Page: facebook.com/EnjoyTheJourney.Life Instagram: instagram.com/enjoythejourney.life TikTok www.tiktok.com/@enjoythejourney.life Website: enjoythejourney.life/ **** FAVORITE RV PARKING & CAMPSITE FINDERS! **** Free Camping, Trip Planner & More! (30 Day Free Trial) enjoythejourney.life/dyrt Get $100 off a Thousand Trails camping pass! Contact Aaron [e-mail] or 360-489-4407 or contact Kimberly for a "used" membership enjoythejourney.life/TT or 800-272-0401 (mention Tom Kenemore if you call in) The Best RV Routes, campsites & more! enjoythejourney.life/rvtripwizard (25% off with code: ENJOY25) RV FREE at wineries, breweries, golf courses & more (save 15% off with code: HHFRIENDS15) enjoythejourney.life/HH FREE RV parking (save 15% off with code: BWFRIENDS15) enjoythejourney.life/boondockers100K **** OUR WORK/VIDEO GEAR **** www.amazon.com/shop/enjoythejourney.life Get A Free Month of Video Music enjoythejourney.life/musicbed, enjoythejourney.life/music & artlist.io/Tom-2432573 FREE KZbin Channel success tools we use enjoythejourney.life/KZbinSuccess Thanks for using our links! Tom & Cheri’ :) **** CONTACT US **** Email: [e-mail] Mail Bag: Lake Effect Media 14870 Granada Avenue 1037 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Tom & Cheri, Full-time RV travelers sharing our adventures (and challenges), advice and more from the road. Inspiring others to do it now and live life on their terms, a life of freedom and adventure. 😍 Enjoy The Journey . Life, All Rights Reserved Our channel is for entertainment purposes only. Some of our links are affiliate links. We may make a small commission if you use our links which helps support our channel. Thank you! #tinyhouse #rvlife #rv @DoubleDeckerFam ​

[@tonyagarten4404]

O

[@truthhunter3538]

If they are happy that’s all that matters! Together as a family priceless!

[@truthhunter3538]

I six foot would hurt my neck!

[@rossfamily1184]

No doubt they are a lot closer to one another as a family than us that live in houses. They have to adapt to work and live together in close proximity. I love that the children have their own space but I expect they choose to play together because they will be brought up this way. My asd boys would learn so much more than they are at school with this sort of life and learning. Massive respect to this family. Xx

[@lesliebullerwell408]

@@rossfamily1184 cool

[@cottonfoo]

Yeah. When he mentioned "you forget your elementary school friends", well I'm still good friends with many of those friends 40 years later, but whatever works!

[@stephaniewillson9383]

Thats one of the best rigs I have seen and I have viewed hundreds. What a great family project this bus is!! This dad should be proud of his family's living space. Outstanding!!

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

Yes but my husband is 6’3” and I’m 5’9” so the height wouldn’t work.

[@bill29456]

That was an interesting bus conversion. My neck started to hurt just watching him have his head tilted.

[@briandavis9975]

Sweet rig I've always wanted a double decker bus and I've converted a couple buses in the past. Well done folks, well done.

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MzShugr]

I'm a public school teacher, and I wish more schools would embrace this way of education.

[@loversofanimal]

They do in Europe and in private schools in the USA. Public schools are so behind. 😢

[@jackiep954]

Enjoy your kids-they are learning how to be good people first and foremost. Your lifestyle is creating forever bonds. Always seeking to share the wisdom of GOD first will be your best educational choice-mom of 8.

[@havok9001]

at least the kids get education also site see as will to learn that ok by me

[@leodylina841]

I would have loved this raising our daughters, our youngest is 32 years and oldest 45 this would have been so wonderful and being able to be a family with such wonderful memories ❤️

[@PapaCriss]

STREAM mixed into History! Finally, Someone who understands how children learn. You folks are awesome!

[@_GntlStone_]

"Give them everything we can" I love that he means experiences and knowledge, not just "stuff".

[@dawnholloway2313]

Speaking of education, this IS the best way to educate the kids. It's real life which they will be living after they are grown.

[@lagunn327]

Like most builds by non-RVers once you get on the road you find out what works and what doesn’t. Good luck making it our won for your wonderful family !I love the bunk room!

[@catH727]

What a cool house!! For all their trouble he’s a pleasant man. Great vehicle for lg family. I’m one of 6.

[@DoubleDeckerFam]

It was so great to meet y’all! We had such a great week and hope we didn’t make you use ear plugs too frequently. 😂

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

lol! Great camping next to you guys at the Lippert Getaway! And thanks for the tour of your awesome rig! Safe travels friends!

[@JJacks920]

They need a couple slide outs to widen it in kitchen dining area.

[@DoubleDeckerFam]

We have definitely been thinking about how we could add slides to the kitchen area. ❤

[@miguelpereznegron903]

Wow you almost made me cry you are an awesome dad God bless you!

[@jhingbangayan762]

"it was our choice to have 6 kids, so we owe to them to give them everything we can"... ❤️Love this statement❤️💕

[@horrorclukr-r4h]

As an RV tech good to see people enjoying thier RV's

[@Plaguedoctor31420]

Dinner table idea while watching. You know how people make steel pipe shelves with screw mounts to the wall? What if you had a screwed steel pipe table from the ceiling.

[@susanpratt3290]

There is Kroger/Smith/Ralph's, etc fuel points that can be used at Shell Stations as well.

[@Fren69420]

I've been planning to buy a used class A and overhaul it for off grid nomad living just in and around my own state. Don't have the luxury of being able to work remotely or have millions saved. But many of the videos on this channel have been very informative and inspirational. Helping me get closer to my goal

[@monicamailman3796]

The greatest part is they are teaching through experience. They will be confident well adjusted adults. We were taught to do research on history of the area. The battles, the local foods, the works.

[@stampinsher]

Thank you Tom! You Tom know how to interview and ask the best questions. Wonderful Job! This is amazing and perfect for this family of 8. The education they are receiving is fabulous, real-life and going to the places, learning history and making history! Field Trips with family is a great way to learn with tons of fun without even knowing it. Now if the public educational program did this type of learning in their area, the kids in America would be a lot more educated with higher IQs and Appreciate our County, understand our history without any bias. BTW, aren't most of us actually doing the same things and learning with a life of RVing...

[@LoveDogs___3]

But yet forgets the tour.

[@bladeboysfv5646]

Maybe have the ceiling hi to fold away table where the table would come down in front of you like a ski lift protective bar and also leave about a 1-foot gap at the Kitchen Side so you can get In-N-Out since you would not have to worry about the area blocking the walkway or down by your knees

[@bandmarc141]

As a cdl driver ...when i got certified on these....this is PRECISELY where my mind went....the VanHool TD925 was going to be a great executive coach or my dream rv......now I know hownto go about it 😁😁😁😁🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 AWESOMENESS!

[@isabella-lp3nw]

Sounds like they’ve had nothing but trouble outta that bus though... nice concept but I’d rather have an rv for that price ... then again the experience is priceless for them and that’s what matters

[@sallyjaynes2433]

That was uniqueness at it's most for this *Special RV bus re-mod (inclusive narrow walkways, but resting hammock(s) oasis top outside. Accommodations to comfortability & functional .... Continued continuous life road success with interested journeys for this family ‼️. Nice interview share ✌️☮️

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@markcruz359]

14:25 i would suggest remove both of the leather seats. Just have a flip out table attached to the pantry side and just have fold away stools

[@garykennedy3436]

This thing is huge, that’s awesome

[@tristamsculthorpe4609]

Facing front. That table is so overbuilt you can use ONE hinge in the middle on the right side, Then hinge the table top from the left side to the right side eliminating the hinges on the left side. Then to put the table up you flip up the right side (on one hinge in the middle) and flip over the top to double the table area after the kids get settled in on the left.

[@theroses1722]

I can’t wait until we can afford something better than what we got fallen apart but y’all r awesome

[@emfyates]

Fortunate to have a job that allows this kind of life. Great that your family can enjoy what this country has to offer.

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

I think this is a great way for kids to grow up if the parents have the ability to deal with all the work it would take. Our camping times are our grown up boy’s favorite memories.

[@andrewkapplin1138]

Hey, guys. Check the laws but since u pull a 5th wheel it’s considered a single vehicle so u can pull your car behind u as a flat tow or on a trailer. Love the double decker.

[@mindiscott9749]

Crowned in style is the bomb (not in a bad way lol) when it comes to solar! Highly recommend to anyone with solar.

[@nonaloeffler308]

That is neat but I would be closterfobic with the low ceilings you are almost too tall.

[@lorettarobertson5687]

Build the backs of the chairs to the wall ,hook the table under cushions like the do in a motor. Or it goes together front to back.

[@nunagoras]

Nice project, even though I wouldn't to live entirely on such a rig like that myself. For tourism purposes it would be great of course, having something to do long holidays and such. By and large, in many jurisdictions, like here where I live, buses of this calibre can only do medium to long haul regular passenger lines on their first 8 to 12 years in operation (depending on the trip's duration and if inside same country or international). Some of those buses will to have a 2nd life after that doing short-haul tourism day excursions, airport transfers, school transfers or rural area short-haul lines. The others would to face the scrapper at their main replacement age. I believe some of those buses, if well transformed could to become big motorhomes for big families or small groups with same use case of a regular one.

[@kerryhughes5321]

I love it 😀 the family seem to love it. I would love a rig like this even just for me and my partner for now . Maybe 1 or 2 kids in future and would be plenty of room

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I used to see Arlo Guthries old bus parked at Beverly Garland's HoJo in lA. The had done a conversion that put a chopped VW bus on top of the coach body. It was really tall and could only operate in certain states. The best laid plans of mice and men sometimes go astray.

[@_GntlStone_]

I believe this bus is still in existence and in use. Or its twin is. Saw a video pop up in my YT recommended list just the other day.

[@arnoldimber8578]

Fotile chef cubii 4 in 1 steam convection oven. Dehydrator air fryer steam convection and regular convection. I have all the conventional stuff, but that's collecting dust. Their 100 off , happy rving!🙃

[@maxandmyamom]

Regarding fuel/mpg I say 'well for a vehicle, kinda lousy but for a restaurant, hotel and entertainment venue it's pretty dang good!'

[@podz311]

for the dining area, just increase the width size of the plank on one side and remove the table from the pantry shelves area. Before meals, let kids sit on the seat on one side, drop the dining table with complete wide wood panel and put the food while others walk in to sit on the other side. btw love the house :)

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@dawnwilliams2860]

We had seen this family at a campground we were at!

[@DoubleDeckerFam]

Which campground? We’ve had so much fun meeting people everywhere we go! ❤

[@dawnwilliams2860]

@Double Decker Family we were at James Island County Park in Charleston I believe.

[@chrissweisberger7509]

this has to be the best conversion so far -

[@paulsupronojr.4976]

That's Home . . . on the road ! 🏡 🇺🇲

[@traceyr-t4398]

Double decker for such a big family is a great idea! Great tour and excellent interview. I love their philosophy on homeschooling. Configuration felt a bit cramped and claustrophobic. Glad they have the rooftop and outdoor space. Thanx for sharing!

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@horrorclukr-r4h]

sanitize fresh water system and waste tanks systems frequently, inspect roof weekly, clean A/C's every year and inside A/C shroud filters every 2 weeks during hot seasons.

[@randomvideos9013]

That ceiling a basketballers worst nightmare

[@chloea2575]

For t😂he dinning table you could take out both benches and put cabinets on the driver with a overhang counter top with high chairs

[@BevDessert]

I have a 26ft fleetwood flair 25y. And I solo RV. I get 9 miles to the gal. To move just myself. He is moving 8 people. so cost per person is much cheaper with his double decker bus.

[@isabella-lp3nw]

If it’s that difficult to insure, that kinda means you’re most likely going to be stuck with it after the two years, who’s going to buy it if they can’t legally use it.... might need to look for some loopholes into renting it out afterwards or something... something to get some of ur money back atleast

[@DaleandGail]

Have you thought of a bed that raises electrically. That way you can raise it to the ceiling and they could use the space underneath in the daytime.

[@icedragonblade9570]

It is far betterer than school. Your so cool. Love you guys

[@martynlewis9020]

That is a really, really nice van. We purchased a Swift Select 184 during the first COVID lock down but we sold it again recently as we weren’t able to get away in it as much as we would like. Absolutely gutted to not have a van anymore but selling it for more money that it cost us absolutely sweetened the deal. Swift was not the best build quality and poor after sales service from Swift was not good. I can really see now that the way to do it is to build your own van. Excellent job!

[@ilovemeidastouch]

hinge the yable in 3 and can flip sectiond up

[@Grandma7T7]

Personally our school district, when we were raising our kids, told me that "we here at _____ School District are well aware that your children learned a whole lot more with you than in this school. You can take them out any time you want to for field trips or vacations." I did eventually home school our youngest daughter and after a year, when she returned to public school, she was tested and skipped a year, which I personally would not recommend doing. Home schooling is the best and to be able to RV it would be astounding! Blessings !

[@rossfamily1184]

I really wish the UK was set up for this way life as I would sell our house and take our children on a magical road trip. The same with tiny homes. I think it would be almost impossible to find somewhere to park it with the facilities needed without huge costs. I love that he takes the attitude that you learn through your mistakes (with regards to the design issues). The refit can also be used as a learning opportunity for the children too. X

[@echo9970]

See people don't have ones of this size in the UK because you just can't go looking down country roads with this, can you? Now a tiny house I could do that very easily but some of these so-called tiny homes are not tiny are they, they have two bedrooms yes it's small compared to American homes. I would live in a tiny home the American one very easily no problem at all. Stick it in a wood somewhere I would love that..

[@franceshong1512]

​@@echo9970 k

[@katherinebuterbaugh8470]

Super cool conversation I love it. Safe Travels and God Bless You All ✝️🙏💜

[@mindiscott9749]

I don't know there is one with their current configuration; that and even other options just won't work with how close it is to the blockages at the ends. Busses I've seen this style, or screw in polls and pop on srored table top, or folding table, etc all have room to access the benches on both sides. 🤔✌️

[@bigmandad2974]

id use the magnets they use for bathrrom mirror cabinets for the stairs so they can be lifted up and work on stuff without having to completely remove them

[@ConnecttheDotsBaby]

You could have you long table against the windows and pull the bench out to sit on. Then everyone can look out the windows while you eat. You might be able to have more storage as well.

[@TrimansWife]

Wow! Amazing rig! I too, wish we had thought of RV’ing when our boys were kids.

[@Raypatrick66]

I’ve been saying double Dekker buses have been the things for years, but nobody listens to me when you get out there and did it for peope who need the room!!

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

Glad to hear you took it back from the company that was messing it up!!

[@marybuechner1055]

Happy New Year to you too. Even though it was fuzzy, that was a great moment with the owl and a sunrise to boot. Nice new intro too.

[@icedragonblade9570]

Just so awesome. Best of everything to you all

[@christiesatterwhite1702]

Who cares what people think 💭 live your life!!!

[@paljeffery9953]

I have an idea for the dining room table how about one that comes up out of the floor and then when you're done you can just push a button and reseed it into the floor is

[@cajuncraftysue]

Beautiful bus!! I am a nurse, so I can't work remotely. 🙁 My husband can work remotely. We have 2 big dogs, so a yard (even a small one!)would be a must! Our kids are grown, so we wouldn't have to worry about that. I would definitely live in a bus like this!! ❤

[@prjustin08]

For the un usable dinete area I would do open concept with a simple foldable table latch system that comes out.

[@Raypatrick66]

Definatly would use a mini spit ac/heater combo triple with at least 22.5 seer

[@TexasbyStorm]

It looks like it works for you. I felt my anxiety build the longer the video played. Just a bit too claustrophobic for me. I guess if I'm doing RV life I'm going to have to have slides, or more windows so I don't feel trapped.

[@sveng3192]

Same with me. I would not make a second story, rather high ceilings and high beds for older kids. And less stuff inside. I had 4 kids, and nearly all taller than 186cm. more outside living and storing place on top. Windows both sides. But he is living his dream and happy. He was also honest about the shortcomings

[@lawrencepatricio5776]

i felt the same. starting from the entry way. if more planning and preparation, especially the layout to accommodate 8 people, the claustrophobic aspect could have been avoided.

[@gmodeezix9968]

I have idea for the dinning table Is should be like 4 feeted convertible table that same length on the space and you can use a convertible chair at bout end of the table for you and your wife

[@CheesusSVT]

Very cool! There are no rules in life, just live it your happiest. ❤Nice build! 😸

[@kathymanthey2062]

If they had a few more inches they could drop a dining table from the ceiling once everyone was seated and just have someone on the kitchen side to pass over the food.

[@americanwhiteboy715]

Plz help need info on who is insuring things like this double decker bus have one and need to know who insure it

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Hope this family makes it a few years like this. Would be hard on older kids of 15 but ok for now .

[@caiolimacaldas]

A perfect RV/Bus/Motorhome.

[@TDCAffect]

so what about doing a flip top to the one side you pulled out for us to add to whats there

[@theroses1722]

Love the fridge n freezer

[@jyronav3159]

Loved the tour, love the set up

[@ignaciovaldez4494]

Make the dinner bench narrow have the table hydrolic from the floor.

[@maricarnalus815]

Thats amazing ...Love the idea...

[@MaraW-i4b]

Great video, thanks for the info!

[@annaprice7276]

It's a little tighter in the bus than it looks on the outside. Do they get claustrophobic?

[@facesbybriana4708]

Finally! Someone asks about mpg and cost.

[@straightarrow372]

I remember the kids very much from elementary school.

[@Raypatrick66]

You’re definitely leaking gas you got your lines gonna be replaced they probably kinked it or didn’t seal when they hooked them up. It’s an easy fix just depends where your lines are at you can put a diner to find where the leak is that use a black light.

[@michellemckee7479]

What if you don't do office work what how could you survive on the road

[@BobbyFloresRJGB.BFLD-421]

why not install dining table above ceiling same wood pattern???

[@jeeperzr2]

Nice video!

[@EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ingridingrid9216]

How about an hydraulic table being part of the sealing

[@sevenr]

How about TV trays for dinner use?

[@angieclausen3130]

Wonderful idea. Can I enroll my two kids on your bus thanks have a great day

[@marcosmata8233]

Concept Back to the Future What if the double decker bus would look like as a Time Machine?

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Great job Dane!

[@justinketcham5435]

They may want to check out The bus life

[@wanderingrn2022]

Im a solo rv chick in a fifth. I make food for two and just freeze a portion. I have learned to scale crock pot recipes to my tiny 1.5 qt crock. I dont talk to neighbors lol 😂 Im too paranoid.

[@georgehosea139]

Hello lovely conversion, how much did it cost????

[@scottejconsidine]

spooky kid for the win!!!