Families DIY School Bus Conversion - Fully Off Grid Tiny House

[@TinyHomeTours]

Ok, so I know this one is longer than normal. However, with everyone looking into skoolies, I felt as though this would be a good one for those looking into this lifestyle.

[@tamekiathecouponingcamperl5084]

YES THIS WAS VERY USEFUL. I believe now that with more people working and home schooling their kids because of the corona pandemic this lifestyle could be obtainable for a lot of us.

[@marymarmande8446]

❤ amazing!!

[@allinkedupalways4163]

Yes thick couch cushions!!!

[@laurakhan6430]

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[@chasethecat3839]

Love all tours you choose

[@adamdennis2936]

I like how giving and honest he was about the job opportunity.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you

[@lindamori4682]

@@BricksofHappiness k

[@jameswulzen590]

really well thought out rig, you did a really good job, the both of you. I'm 83 and in a house that I built to retire in but after 3 strokes in 72 hours I need to get out and enjoy the Island and be able to see my kids when I want to, just drive to them. A 19 passenger Van with wheelchair entry would suit my needs. I have to have a cabinet to house the tools that I need to take where ever I go. with the lift entry I can get my wheelchair in and out by myself and use beach areas to shower and use toilets, plus I have many friends that I can stay with now and then to visit. I'm a publisher of a local magazine so I have an income plus my income from social security, I'll do fine and like the adventure that's going to come my way.

[@Aurorakit]

I love that he explained his job and how someone might do that. I always have to wonder how people afford their lives.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@ritaburleson1224]

Me too. Where do schoolies get their mail. I admire the revaluating of of their life and it's goals... The best memories of our children's childhood is the places, picnics, family night for $5/@ a nearby theme park for all the rides on and walking trails we adventured to... It never cost a arm and leg, either.... I cherished everyday with our children...They growup so very quick. N. C. holds a statewide graduation, if you choose to go that way.... & a Junior/Senior Prom .... Life is precious.... 🙋🙏🎈

[@BricksofHappiness]

@@ritaburleson1224 Thank you for watching! We get our mail sent to family but there are also services that will photograph and forward it to you. We love making memories while traveling. That is a big part of why we started vlogging again. Feel free to come over and check out our channel too! Have a great day!

[@chasethecat3839]

@@ritaburleson1224 I think one girl in a van (My Basic Journey) has a P.O. Box then has mail forwarded to wherever she stays for a week or so (you'd have to know ahead of time where your going and stay put til mail arrives). She as well as others talk about thiz. Or Number Juan bus I believe talked about it

[@bbhdaily4931]

@@ritaburleson1224 probably P.O. box?

[@_firelocks_]

Things I’ve learned because of the longer video: 1) Plan for a pantry of sorts. 2) Get the right instant water heater for low flow because of the nature of the bus. 3) Be aware that self-built composting toilets can have issues like smell and be difficult to clean vs their premanufactured counterparts. 4) If you don’t do a roof raise, something is needed so taller people can shower in a bathroom near the curve of the bus roof. 5) If you have a wheelchair/emergency door in the bathroom, you can turn your bathroom into a “mud room” so you don’t get your bus dirty. 6) If you have kids, take the time to maximize the space they have to themselves. No matter if they’re full time living or not so they feel comfortable. 7) Consider hOw a space can me multifunctional so you can maximize the options in the bus. 8) Consider making things changeable because as you are on the road, things may need to be altered for the most comfortability. 9) You can use Amazon mattresses for bunk beds, couch cushions, etc if you plan on DIYing anything so you know your cushions are soft enough. 10) The engine cover for a rear engine bus can be used as a multipurpose space. 11) Plan for closet space. 12) It would be wise to do your best to balance weight on the bus. 13) If you have a rear engine bus, look for one with doors to access the sides of the engine for easier maintenance. 14) When looking into tow vehicles, ones that tow easily and hook and unhook easily are very important for quick access when needed. 15) Consider a roof deck and consider the size that would best maximize the space. Imagine what you can learn in an hour long video. Longer videos may seem annoying to people who aren’t serious, but to those of us who are seriously considering this lifestyle, understanding these small details will help us in the future to build a bus that works well for our needs without spending massive amounts of money for contractors. It’s vital to learn from other people’s mistakes and successes when it comes to something like this. Thank you for releasing detailed videos so I can best plan out my own skoolie in the future.

[@jennalacaria3924]

Learning what people do to accommodate taller people is great. I saw in another video that they just put a bench in their shower for the husband to sit on so he can do so comfortably without having to hunch over.

[@BricksofHappiness]

This is GREAT! Thank you so much! Will you review all of our videos on our channel too? I would love to hear what other people get out of them. Have a great day!

[@kricketcooper5024]

I don’t normally even watch all the way through most of these videos because they spent too much time on themselves usually and not on how they made it. Here they really explain how and why they did everything and even mistakes that they made. I totally agree that this longer video gives great information and insight for those dreaming about making their own bus conversion. I actually watched to the end.

[@About_that_ride]

The dog is so offended you lifted her roof 😂 I love it

[@BricksofHappiness]

Ya she gets a bit concerned each time. Like she can’t understand how we took the roof off lol.

[@Goldenp53]

😂😂😂😂too funny

[@lisa.hennessey19]

Bus Panda is the best nickname for a bus cat EVER!!!!!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Bus Panda, Stress Panda, Nap Panda, So many Panda names for her lol. She ended up becoming Beans though. Her pads on her paws look like little black beans haha

[@lynnescaddan8919]

I love that kitchen sink, u could wash ur smalls in it, as well as other stuff. Ur bunks are great. Love how they've got windows. TOP MARKS. What a great home you've both made......

[@maggpye206]

This is the video that got me hooked on Bricks of Happiness! Love their channel, and quite possibly falling in love with this family.

[@BricksofHappiness]

OMG! We love you too! Thanks for joining us!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Side note: We still love you!!!!

[@lizh1988]

Cool aluminum tiles on the stove mount, and the wood bin is cool. Those bunks are so different too, and the strip curtains. Nice build.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@eileenstickney80]

Thank you for keeping a tag on your GORGEOUS kitty. What a beautiful home you have created. Safe travels!

[@BricksofHappiness]

For sure! She is the best bus kitty. She even has her own door. Thank you!

[@TriciaMcGrath]

I have watched a lot of videos and I can honestly say there isn't anything I would take from this video. I can't imagine having his two other children there trying to move around or even trying to eat but, if it works for them hats off but, I wouldn't want it and I'm single.

[@carolynfairley8550]

Truly a beautiful home and the family being together is great. Continue busing it will pay off!

[@sammic974]

What a useful man to have do the DIY! I've seen it said that you need to live in the space for a while in order to see what doesn't work and remedy it. I so wish we were able to park a Ford van on our drive to work on it, let alone a 40ft bus! I always feel that these buses make the transition to mobile living alot easier. You can fit everything in that you need convenience-wise, and at each new location, you have enough floor space outside to play and run around with ease. Btw, many travellers put their plants along the windowsills that have a big enough recess or surround. That would save you popping them in the sink when you're on the move. HTH

[@BricksofHappiness]

Being able to make it anything you want is amazing! We had so much fun building this, still do haha. We hope to do an update this winter. Thanks for checking it out!

[@crystalcurrie2393]

Dead cat haha. Yep I have one of them too. Every now and then ours move. Mostly to just eat lol First real video of bus living I've seen. All the rest seem to look like display show homes

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much! We try very hard to keep it real. Even in our videos we do our best to show the mess that life can be lol. Especially in a small space. It takes about 4 seconds to wreck this place. Thanks for watching! Hope to see you on our channel

[@sarahann74]

Did anyone else get a little scared for a second when he said this is our dead cat 😂

[@BricksofHappiness]

😂😂🔥❤️

[@marymarmande8446]

Lol ❤

[@jackiecosta7620]

look at the wood stove ... it s Not venting outside ??????

[@bbhdaily4931]

@@jackiecosta7620 they haven't installed it yet.

[@elizabethbarnett1750]

😂😂😂 now that you mention it!

[@annapetrosian6696]

Love your bus all the wonderful ideas please. Share with us more of your cool adventures.... Folks like share

[@BricksofHappiness]

You’ve got it! You can find much more on our channel 😁❤️

[@BricksofHappiness]

psst...... what did you think?

[@magalyrodriguez8309]

That's very nice I wish somebody spoiling me like that you are very genius🚚🇺🇸🤓😍 I'm going to show my grandkids they gonna love it I'm fixing my box truck so I'm getting a lot of ideas thank you so much😍🚚🇺🇸

[@BricksofHappiness]

Great to hear! Can't wait to see it. Come say high on our channel so we can stay in touch

[@pemghustlewomanlife6425]

Guys this Bus Home is an beautiful Tiny Home. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much!

[@magalyrodriguez8309]

And your dog surprise you guys very smart not only think about you and your family then you guys think about the dog look so cuddle so cute😍🚚🇺🇸

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@globalmelanaire2577]

I hope they move those curtains from by the stove

[@BricksofHappiness]

Unless we want to warm them up 😉

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

I thought the same thing. They definitely have some details to work out.

[@BricksofHappiness]

@@decolonizeEverywhere Don't we all lol?

[@canofbeans7275]

I'm sure they will once they start using it and stuff, they haven't even put a vent installed yet, so I'm sure it's fine

[@jennalacaria3924]

So many details to think about. Thank you for talking through everything so thoroughly. You gave lots of great tips and it's so helpful to know what you feel you did wrong and how you'd change it.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much! There is also a video on our channel about what we would change now that we've been in it four years. Check it out :)

[@allieb1621]

Wow very comprehensive tour and explanations - fantastic build - I'm very impressed! Kudos

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! You should see it now!

[@magalyrodriguez8309]

That's very nice that he's helping you😍🤗🤓🚚🇺🇸

[@BJo4230]

♥️♥️♥️♥️ the build. Love the deep storage In the kitchen.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! We do too!

[@gillkaramani5545]

Good luck in all your travels greetings from Athens

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much! Athena?! WOW! Hope to see you on our channel

[@kng3785]

Honestly, the best thought out skoolie I've seen, thus far. 🤙🏼

[@kelly-jolewis3902]

Thats an awsome bus home. I am thinking of getting a schooling but half the size of yours. I'm a 53 year old with a 90 year old body. I need something smaller.

[@BricksofHappiness]

For sure! Get one of the midsize buses with a lift and flat floor like Jax Austin

[@rebel_infinity7326]

Awesome build. Will be borrowing some ideas, thank you.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Hope to see them. Come say hey on our channel so we can stay in touch!

[@gia777gia]

Love your bus,, not overtly pristine like many are. very cozy!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@sherryyarger3753]

Your bunks are very creative.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@teresaray6033]

It's amazing the jobs that can be performed remotely. Since the pandemic there are so many more. I am sure that it is going to be hard to ever go back to an office.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Completely agree! That's okay though. People don't belong stuck in an office if they don't have to be

[@tammycruz8189]

Good taste Saw that crown royal bag 😂 very nice bus guys

[@lapislazarus8899]

Oooooo, I really like that ceiling!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@paula...sister1of12]

Beautiful home. That wood stove and suround is awesome. Love it!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much! It is keeping us nice and toasty in the mountains right now

[@Tiffinysue]

i enjoyed this video. thanks for the tour, and for sharing your life with us😊

[@Tiffinysue]

love the shower curtain rod as a safety for the cupboards!

[@BricksofHappiness]

You’re welcome! Thank you for checking it out. We post weekly as well. Hope to see you there

[@patriciaking7892]

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME 👍. STAY BLESSED AND SAFE 💞.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! Same to you!

[@kimberlyjeanpierre7540]

Nice build, im sure when its finished, i think it's awesome that your family is making beautiful memories 🥰, enjoy!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@marymarmande8446]

rooftop deck is epic ❤ ❤

[@BricksofHappiness]

We completely agree. Some great pictures from there on our Insta and our channel

[@michaelbornemann7884]

I love watching your show . i am glad you did that

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@PeaceJourney...]

Oh that's good planning. So many ideas, thank you for the videos, Tiny house tours! 💚 Skoolie dreaming 💚

[@jackschissler255]

Can’t go wrong with a Amtran RE. Drove one for a few years, really nice busses but we had the T444E engines in ours but we never had the push button transmission. Would have loved to seen the drivers areas of this bus.

[@BricksofHappiness]

The drivers area is still stock. We are happy to show anything you’d like to see though. We are also going to shoot an update with Chris this winter hopefully. Stay tuned 😁

[@ndeyefamandiaye3229]

I want in the future have a bus

[@athanbrotsis6173]

i want to do this as well

[@bryonmason6330]

Very nice. Yall have done a great job. Gave me alot of ideas.

[@brownbunny2513]

Hello, I have the same bus, same year, just shorter(11 windows). You guys did an amazing job on the build, I was hoping you would have gone over the solar install and how they were attached & wired. Thank you for Sharing your beautiful home on wheels, bless you all.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Hi there! We have a video on our solar on our channel if you want. This system failed (Aims) and we replaced it. Part of the reason it was a rats nest. Thanks for watching

[@rosalynmartin519]

I liked this build at 1:19. Mod podge is the best.

[@JacindaH]

This is amazing! Those cabinets are just brilliant

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Jacinda How are you doing today?

[@gracecallowayable]

Your home is beautiful!!!👠🚌👠

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@88Kidlat]

Love your skoolie! Great layout

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you so much!

[@AprilRaine60]

I love your video, a lot of creative ideas for storage. I was wondering because it is sooo long, do you have to have a special license to drive something this big? I was also noticing around your fridge you have a lot of wasted space. There are very narrow racks on wheels made for campers and motor homes that utilize space for can good, juice jugs etc. That may help organize your food pantry and then the other places you used for food could be allocated for other items. Way to go and live your best life. Wish I could visit people who do this.

[@BricksofHappiness]

HI there! So sorry it took this long to get back to you. We missed your comment somehow. No special license needed however, it depends on what state you are from. Also, I drove semis for years so it was easy transition. The fridge box does have a ton of room. When we built the kitchen we didn't have our fridge yet and weren't sure what size we were going with. So we built for a full-size. The whole box is being remolded to fit the size we went with and adding in storage under it and next to it. Great observation!

[@itsanorristhing3825]

I am so impressed . This is chill!! Lol loving it ❤❤💔💔

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@cynthiawheeler8978]

Be very careful cooking with those ‘antique ceiling tiles’.if they are what we used to have here in the UK they are highly flammable!

[@BricksofHappiness]

They are actually flame retardant and won't burn :)

[@jolandaderuiter5219]

zo nice fam. verry good . i like it .

[@gracelonas2930]

Its lovely log burner is osum

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Use tension curtain rods in cupboards to keep things from falling out

[@trivia.history]

I am new to solar. What is the advantage of 24v instead of 12 volts? Thanks beautiful bus.

[@MissEmmyluv]

Great build so far would love to see more

[@BricksofHappiness]

Happy to show you more on our channel! There is a video about the things we can't stand after 4 years if you're interested :)

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

Stunning great build

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@kathiwright4849]

nice bunk cut outs! fun!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@Kelleena1on1]

How cools your home bravo! Thanks for sharing.:)

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thanks for watching! More on our channel

[@sherryyarger3753]

Your home is very nice.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you

[@BricksofHappiness]

Love it! Can't wait to get together and shoot an update. If anyone has questions or wants to see anything specific in the meantime please come over and check out our channel. We upload weekly. Thanks for watching! Don't give up your daydream!

[@patthetech]

Ah a Logitech Trackman. I see you are a man of culture as well :D

[@BricksofHappiness]

Yes, being that most work is done on my lap on the couch it is must! Have the same setup n the bedroom

[@Tony-123]

Nice bus !!!

[@paulinehampson6175]

Wow, I’m so impressed that you’ve made a way for the homeless to have a safe bed & gradually transition to a viable lifestyle & community & then into a complete tiny home & community. Blessings on your vision & commitment!

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome bus awesome people 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! Dang, now we owe you bread lol. Bring the marshmallows

[@timestamp.]

I thought they had a half Mountain have domestic cat for a minute love the fruit basket and everything else.

[@chasethecat3839]

I have a cat like that - many names but she ignores unless she hears treat box open or sometimes if I say Kitty. She's a long haired grey and white main coon mutt lol

[@BricksofHappiness]

Yep, lazy...

[@AllTrueIsHim]

did she mentioned which kind of auction she used in the past?

[@DannyoffireAwaken]

Love to know what hardware you use for the taboe over the couch

[@DeenaWoolfitt]

Can I just point out the curtains behind the wood stove please? I just want you to be safe and you have done a fantastic job at installing it and creating the heat shields😊 the curtains behind it worry’s me. Thankyou for sharing your house/bus it’s lovely. Some great ideas😊

[@BricksofHappiness]

We make sure and move them right next to the chimney so they stay warm. Thank you for being concerned for their warmth LOL. JK - The window next to the stove stays bare through the winter when we're using it. Actually, that window is open a good part of the time during the day because we easily roast ourselves out of here by design. Thank you for looking out for us!!! Hope to see you on our channel

[@barbibutton9619]

Love the ceiling, the sink, all the storage and your kitchen entirely. You guys did great. U have a lot of weight; curious as to mpg.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! Did you mean Memories Per Gallon? We are roughly 7mpg towing our Jeep

[@barbibutton9619]

@@BricksofHappiness oh I never heard that term. I LOVE it!! Yes, then, that's

[@honeyhillartsdonnafoster3592]

Love your energy

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!!!! 😁

[@LEOLEO-mg5cl]

What kind of safety seating do you have for your child? Have watched several of these bus conversions with family and rarely do i see seat belts or safety seats for smaller children.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Our front seat is a bus seat that is secured through the floor frame with S8 bolts. Much better than most vehicles. Most RV seats are just particle board and people strap in their kids like it makes them safe. Scares me.

[@pamelaranney9932]

I would check to see if your cat is deaf or hard of hearing.....I had a cat that I was blind that I didn't know it was til I started watching him he would travel same routes through house if I put something in this path he would run into it.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Not deaf just lazy

[@shaunwood301]

I really like your bus, I have the same bus but a 2004, I was wondering what hitch did you use on your bus? I got to get one for mine.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you. Ours was off of an 89 bounder rv

[@wendyrobertson-c6m]

Please! Please! Please do your first burn OUTSIDE! The stove has a coating on it to keep it from rusting. The coating could be caustic or cause breathing problems for you and could make the baby really sick. When my sister did her build they didn't do the first burn outside, well holy cow that thing was smoking inside and out and the smoke was so foul smelling it made all of us sick, coughing for a couple of weeks. Happy building yall!

[@nikkibooh69]

Oh and I love the ceiling tile, where can I get it again?

[@BricksofHappiness]

Sorry just saw this! Antiqueceilings.com

[@AlexisChateau]

I love that their bus looks lived in and not like a magazine.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! I think..... LOL. We do our best to just show real life. It's really easy to wreck this place in about 4 minutes.

[@AlexisChateau]

@@BricksofHappiness I live in an RV much smaller than your bus, so I can wreck mine in 30 seconds. 😂 The magazine buses LOOK nice but they also look a little fake. I value your authenticity. Your home looks a lot more like mine!

[@JacindaH]

That's funny..our cat, Catdog had 20 different names and I swear he'd flip us off whenever we tried to call him.

[@ReneaDooserider]

Hopefully you did a burn outside with that stove because I hear there’s some strong poisonous odors that came off the first time people burned their tiny Woodstove. 💕 it looks wonderful I’m so jealous.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Hi there. The plan was definitely to do an outside burn first. Unfortunately, when it arrived the glass was broken and we were traveling. I had to install it so that we could stay on the road. We did the burn inside but with all of the doors and windows open and multiple fans going. I just held my breath and popped in every once in a while to check the temp. It actually worked a lot better than I thought it was going to.

[@haseleyes1]

Beautiful

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@afafnithmaathatap306]

Nice bunks.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@sherryyarger3753]

I'm sure you've found out by now, they say to burn them before putting it in to get the paint smell burnt off.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

That textured aluminum hearth is going to be a b**** to clean.

[@s.z.6200]

The curtain is too close to it and where does it vent out.

[@_firelocks_]

@@s.z.6200 curtains are easily moved, hopefully it’s an easy change and they can still get some privacy. Also he said he is storing the vent tubing in his daughter’s bunk while she is not on the rig. He said that he will be venting it out the window, if I remember correctly.

[@BricksofHappiness]

@@_firelocks_ Yes, the curtain moves towards the kitchen and that window is tinted dark enough. If we are somewhere that closed off privacy is needed/wanted in the living room we don't have the stove going anyway. The vent does go out the window and works great. You can see it on our channel :) Thanks for watching!

[@grateful1929]

That is so pretty! Do you have an escape door in your bedroom? If so, I missed it.

[@brownbunny2513]

No, it in the bathroom, I have the same bus, just shorter.

[@grateful1929]

@@brownbunny2513 Thank you!

[@BricksofHappiness]

We have a hatch in the bedroom, an emergency window on the side and the rear window is an emergency window. Door in the bathroom and another window in the kitchen.

[@therealfmnj]

What size beds did you put in the bunk area?

[@amiehenson4412]

Love your kitchen!! Great job on the build!! We just started and finished the demo. How long did it take you guys to build your bus?

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you! That’s kind of a trick question. We have touched on it in other videos. The quick answer is 6 months. 3 for body work (rack, belly storage, shower floor drop, door, etc...) and 3 months for interior build.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

where did he find the tool to open the doors to the motor?

[@BricksofHappiness]

You can get them at any bus supply. Mine was given to me. A large flathead works just as well and is multipurpose though. I use both.

[@janetwalker3541]

I've seen this one before on another you tube channel!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thats awesome!

[@pilgrimsspiritualvoyage6252]

"She has multiple nicknames... she answers to none of them." 😂😂😂 sounds like a cat for sure.

[@nanetterivera6612]

How did you find the bus?.

[@BricksofHappiness]

We went through multiple failed private buys for multiple reasons. Finally just wanted to look at a dang bus and went to AAA BUS and met Tony. He is amazing and we've been good friends ever since.

[@nikkibooh69]

Where can I get that propane tank that size?

[@BricksofHappiness]

Any RV scrap yard

[@squatchchop4222]

27:08 lmao such a dad thing to say and do

[@edbenzino]

Legend has it that cat is still napping there...

[@BricksofHappiness]

That cat is doing exactly that as we speak!

[@PochoNews]

Nice home

[@haseleyes1]

I love it

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thank you!

[@englishwoman7697]

Niiiiice!!!!

[@BricksofHappiness]

Thaaaaaaanks!!!!!!!

[@ruthiemarie7253]

What is the name of the mattress?

[@annalanier1450]

I'm pretty sure he said it was a Zinus mattress. They are supposed to be pretty good. If you Google it, there's a review of 2020 mattresses and it was the last expensive of the top-rated mattresses (it rated #13).

[@BricksofHappiness]

Yes it is a Zinus. We actually liked the one we made the couch out of better but they don’t make that one anymore. We still love ours though. King for under $400

[@eleven903]

I ask, and I ask, and I ask, but never get an answer. So here goes again. Since this is your home, what happens if your home breaks down and has to be in a shop for days? Also, do you never get mice in a bus? Just things that I want to know--but no one has the decency to answer. thanks. Nice design and the counter tops are great. Do you have any worries about having your family so close in proximity to that liquid propane water heater? Again, just asking, not judging, I seriously want to know. thanks LOve the Bunk designs! Cool.

[@BricksofHappiness]

Hi there! We’re happy to answer any questions you have! Our home has broken down and we’ve spent nights on the side of the road and on family property. We were able to repair it both times. We did have to leave it at a shop once but that was before we moved out of our house. We have had two mice in the 3 years we’ve been living in it. One we caught and the other our cat caught. Can’t beat a good bus cat! We made sure to pipe weld our propane lines not just tape them. We also have a sniffer to check the fittings now and then. The bus also has a propane detector along with carbon monoxide and smoke. We also turn it off when traveling usually.

[@BricksofHappiness]

To touch on the breakdown part a bit more. We have had multiple skoolie friends that have had breakdowns and been able to stay in the lot at the shop they had work on it. Some have also had to get a hotel etc. We have also had friends breakdown and have to park their bus permanently vs paying to repair it. It depends on what it needs and if it’s worth it. Buy your engine trans combo strategically and try to save money for when it needs love. They all do and the bigger they are the more they cost. Learning to do your own repairs is invaluable. Thanks for watching! We post weekly if you’re interested 😁

[@BricksofHappiness]

I reply and I reply and I reply. Yet here we are...