Skoolie Tour: Millenials Built Their Off-Grid Dream House in a Transit Bus

[@busmaniacandy]

Hey Guys!!! I'm a San Jose State Grad and guess what??? I used to DRIVE 304!!!!!! I am so glad you guys bought it and turned it into a lovely home! You're living my dream!!!! Enjoy the heck out of her! She was a good bus!

[@MobileDwellings]

Wow that is so rad! I shared this with Sam and Katy and they are very excited to hear that. It's kind of wild to think about the lives these buses had before we converted them and the dozens of people who drove them and thousands who rode in them! It's so cool to hear that you drove this bus and you're right it's a great bus. When are you building yours?!

[@busmaniacandy]

Yeah! What a small world! I drove buses while going to school and ended up with a 14year career before doing something different! Was just helping a friend of mine with his Prevost on Monday! Working on the wife but I’m going to do an MCI or PD4106 for more room! Every bus has a story!!!!

[@WomanUnfiltered]

It's funny that building a bus to avoid natural disasters when possible was what popped into your head. I live on the Georgia coast & every hurricane season, it's batten down the hatches & go where it's safe. I started thinking of going tiny & mobile, when my last child was in his 2nd year of college. I spent time checking out all of the options but decided a 40' activity bus was what I'd need. I knew I wanted to be off grid capable, but I also knew being a traveling crafter of most woodworking items, I'd need more space for tools & reclaimed wood. So I started reading and watching all the bus builds, collecting ideas. Next year my house goes on the market, the bus gets bought & the build will begin. 😊

[@MobileDwellings]

Alright! Hope it goes well!

[@mandepilot]

I've never really seen a bus I would want to live in full-time.....until now. You all did an amazing job and clearly take great pride in your home.

[@stargazingscotty9240]

This is my favorite bus build so far! Love it!

[@glenng.8254]

This man understands a happy wife = Happy life

[@ShellyBomb]

Wow --- so many of the appliances are FULL size, that galley kitchen is so spacious; what a fabulous build-out of a school bus 🚌 ! Dang - nice cockpit --- looks like Sam is ready to take-off into outer space 🚀 !! And, that sweet flip around screen - that goes from day (work) to night (viewing) 💝

[@shirleyashanti3031]

So luxurious and comfy. You can grow old with this beauty. Thank you for sharing your sweet, magnificent home. ❤️

[@taracampbell3862]

One of the best. The dog drinking was adorable and then we saw her face and oh my! Super fun bus and family

[@nisar6339]

That’s the nicest bus I’ve ever seen and I’ve been watching bus builds for a couple of years!

[@Sageandgold]

As a Millennial, I approve this message 😊 I'm working on building mines next. I think we are overly tired of working a 9 to 5 and ready to retire early.

[@MobileDwellings]

I was a teeny bit worried about alienating my fellow millennials with the title...but I shouldn't be. We get it haha.

[@maxi20041]

Millennials are soft, nothing like baby boomers that worked hard and helped the country’s economy more than any other group

[@TheYorkjosh]

I’d be interested where / how you bought ur bus how many mi?

[@mememe217]

PLEASEEEEE yesssssss as an 80’s Baby IM READY!!!!!!!!! Beeemmmmm me up!

[@sharkmelton6040]

​@MobileDwellings 5:09. The bus is a Millennium !

[@melissareid640]

Very beautiful and incredibly well thought out. 💝🙏💝 defiantly a beautiful home for your family! Congratulations and Thank You for sharing your home with us! 💝🙏💝

[@deniseparker6346]

One of my favorite skoolies so far and I've seen a lot. Well done!

[@MobileDwellings]

Wow, thank you!

[@sidlori1592]

Ditto. VERY well done. I've seen videos of full-size (55-foot) conversions that didn't look this spacious or well thought out.

[@sights3255kamobrin]

Iss the Space,Beautifully built,calming sensation of the Home for me‼️🌌💜

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Beautiful bus. Very impressive. Love the crate for the pupper! What a cute doggo! Your tiny home on wheels ticks off everything on my list except for the gas stove. But to each his own. I just think it’s the greatest. You all did an awesome job. Congratulations. I especially love the mini split. It’s something being used more and more. Glad to see it’s being utilized rather then those crazy big things you usually see! Many happy, safe travels! Vaya con Dios!!

[@abadatha]

This is amazing. Literally the only change I would make is more batteries, and instead of the cell signal booster I'd add a Starlink to have an internet connection anywhere. Then I can use my phone through the wifi, and also my laptop can connect to the internet. This is 100% inspiration.

[@SEEKenDESTROY]

Knowing that you own a Honda Element says it all, mate! Keep it great! And of course, GREAT BUILD!!!

[@MobileDwellings]

Haha so true

[@2AZSUN]

Millenials know how to build some stuff!! This one turned out pretty amazing, Justin. Considering you were a firefighter a couple years ago and didn't really know what you were doing, to now having built two buses, way to go. I think you have this bus building thing pretty well down at this point. Thanks for all the great build vids. What's the next build going to be???

[@MobileDwellings]

Glad you appreciate them. I am actually quite proud of this bus. It turned out really tight! As for the next build...I don't have anything in the works yet but we'll be settling back into our home soon and transitioning Nova into kindergarten. I want to build something...I've got a lot of ideas of course!

[@2AZSUN]

@@MobileDwellings You should be proud of this build. You did great work.

[@lennyp4782]

@@MobileDwellings It won't last. you'll see how difficult it'll be to raise a kid in it. The novelty will wear out. So, just enjoy it because it'll get old as you get older 😱🤪🤔😂

[@1982MCI]

Firefighters are some of the best builders, electricians, and trades people out there so that’s not surprising at all how nice the bus build turned out. It looks like he’s built 50 buses so far as nice as this one turned out so hopefully he keeps building!! We need good builders like Justin! Can’t wait to see what he does next!!

[@timothymallon]

Just a thought, you're probably going to want a different hitch setup for your car. Something that lifts it off the ground, because every mile you tow it, that's one less mile you have on your car tires and you'll rack up miles on the odometer as well. Maybe a small flatbed for the car.

[@dwight2812]

Nice Clean Build well made video, one of the few I’ve watched all the way through. I’ve lived nomadic life since 2012. I love this lifestyle

[@MobileDwellings]

Aw nice glad you liked the build and the tour. You're a true veteran of the nomadic lifestyle. That's 10 years!

[@sushiilulou]

Its so ideal to have a home bus, being close to workplace and traveling 💕💕 so perfect

[@angelinabencomo3745]

Love it! You two are adorable together! 🤗

[@wendyraymond1751]

What a beautiful gorgeous bus absolutely love it ..you thought of everything an such an incredible use of space its gorgeous could happily luve there ..si extremely talented ..you worked your magic ..incredible much love to you an your gorgeous family from Cyprus God bless x

[@MobileDwellings]

Thanks so much Wendy!! The bus turned out great!!!

[@wendyraymond1751]

@@MobileDwellings the pleasure was all mine x

[@tcmhammer]

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[@tcmhammer]

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[@lwitt8448]

Absolutely the most beautiful bus build I have seen yet. Great video, thank you!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

You bus home is beautiful, i love all the nice clean lines and how you have made such good use of the space , the kitchen area and the arched sliding doors are the best 👌 😊👍💕💕💕

[@cyndriay1551]

Absolutely love everything about this beautiful bus home. So spacious & cozy & love how little nooks & areas were dedicated to spices, teas, appliances, etc. i could be oh so happy living in there. Thx for sharing your gorgeous space!

[@strawberrybubblegum3746]

I love the layout, the designated spaces for each “room,” and the equal amount of storage for each of you. :) I could easily see myself living in this full-time!

[@MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50]

Great work, Great passion. ENJOY your life and let your ride be safe, no matter how many wheels you will use to move. (I am riding electric unicycles so know that one wheel is enough)

[@rhemmie2825]

It really turned out beautiful!! I totally missed that cool desk area being built!!

[@woolhaze]

Love a bus video with a sudden mechanical keyboard feature!

[@SkipSpotter]

If there is a Skoolie build ranking, this has got to be in the Top 2. It's refined, fresh and uncluttered, has great incorporated design ideas, while continuing to be minimalist with a modern feel. Both Thumbs Up!

[@MobileDwellings]

Ah man thanks so much!

[@sjladuke75]

Really beautiful skoolie!

[@Chereese0808]

Awesome build. Comfy, cozy, perfect!

[@superdude1759]

I love your bus conversion! I from San Jose so I'm very familiar with San Jose State! I noticed that your knives on the magnetic holder. I had mine on a magnet for years. I see you have the Victorinox 8 inch chefs knife, I have the same one! Just a little tip: it's safer to keep the blade points down and edges away (which you've done) in case you ever fall toward the knives. You will automatically without thinking throw your hands toward the wall so best not to have the points up! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

[@dean4558]

Hands down best bus build I've seen 🔥🔥

[@xcytd4diys894]

Maybe try getting a trailer to pull your SUV. That way your not putting mileage on it and your tires last longer. Great build!!

[@americanrambler4972]

Overall, a nice layout for your bus. Well thought out and executed. I like your portal passage way doors. Not a fan of your toilet choice however. But I am old and cranky. Your choice of using a shorter pusher bus was genius and a very good choice. Much better maneuverability and you can access many more parking areas and tighter streets and parking lot driveways. Looks like your still sorting out your mini split heat/cooling system. It will be interesting to see what you like and don’t like after a year or two and what future changes you will be making with your lessons learned and experiences.

[@ruxrox]

Ah, the Queen of "Actually ".

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

Nicely done! And a walk-in closet! 😂 Seriously the most spacious closet I've seen in a bus build! Great job!

[@ilovealexo]

Gorgeous, fun couple and magnificent home wowww 👏👏

[@ramseycheframbojordan7905]

I’m obsessed!

[@MsChaCha-45]

Absolutely amazing and spacious too! Ceiling height appears high…I’m curious as to its actual height. Many blessings to you both!

[@chuckclark9464]

I love what you did with the bus. The only thing different for me I would want a bigger shower. So I would make a smaller counter other than that everything looks great you guys did a good job.

[@annierouleau8688]

WOW the work you did to achieve such a beautiful space just for you is wonderful. I would live in it any day. Great work

[@kathyc6698]

A really beautiful bus…and the solar!😮😊

[@MobileDwellings]

so much solar!

[@mohork]

Have you got a negative and positive cable connected to your batteries from the engine block to power up your batteries with an isolator switch relay in it. This helps when your bus batteries need a starting boost if it goes flat. Just switch your isolator on and the bus battery will have power when starting the engine. Also do you have solar too. Plus having the isolator helps recharge your batteries in-house for extra power, especially for those low sunlight days.

[@noorhayati9618]

What a nice bus home.

[@junaidmansourmahdi1392]

Amazing couple 💑 So happy Time with you 🚌

[@ruthannetalley4891]

Beautiful, just beautiful

[@shawnjones9829]

I love the schoolie. Great use of space.

[@Costello64]

It's so nice and humble, great job. I wish I knew you guys, I can make those countertops look like a million dollars, walls and cabinetry for free. Your happy faces got my ❤️ instantly. If your ever in lancaster Pennsylvania call me, in a few weeks I can make your house look like a palace!

[@imdurmac1]

a really beautiful and thoughtful build. this is literally how i see my bus/van/tiny home. :)

[@MobileDwellings]

Glad you like it!

[@norahjaneeast5450]

I know that color scheme that was a Portland Bus a TriMet Bus it makes me so happy to see it

[@geraldineanngregory1371]

I like your separate refrigerator and freezer

[@liveyourlife7367]

A real beautiful home on wheels! Save alot of money!

[@jomontanee]

Such a well organized and well thought out bus!!!! Kudo to you!👍👍

[@whatthefridge1o1]

The Marie condo folding method yess🙏

[@marthabturner456]

I love the colors of your bus😊!

[@SilviaGaray-yx1rn]

Wonderful Home Design ‼️ Congratulations 🎉

[@sst6358]

Beautiful home guys 💙watching from Dublin

[@terrynorman1222]

Beautiful space👍🏽🥰I’d love to live in this space !

[@PaulDeatherage]

Brilliant build! One of the best.

[@lindamarie6574]

Very well done and cozy!

[@millicentwallace3465]

That bird is a humming bird made of coconut leaves and I think it was made by an Jamaican artisan that used to be by the entrance of James Bond Beach... really wish I still had mine.

[@tc-sn1vn]

Great Job! Really feels like home!

[@margaretb2269]

Great use of space, comfortable enough for anyone to live in for years. It something I hope you hold on to the do future vacations even though you may have a house. Like that you had normal size appliances too . Choice of fridge was unusually great. If there was anything more one could ask for there, would be a clothes washer (but then that would be a house now🤔😁)

[@WayTruthLifeSkater]

Justin crushed it

[@MobileDwellings]

Woohoo!

[@HOPEbus]

Sweet build Guys . U both look super happy . Cheers to truly living this life 💗

[@trumpisatruepatriot3431]

Super sleek rig.

[@BlueYiperoo]

Your bus is beautiful!

[@Freetalkfm]

Clean and practical build

[@beatwizerd1976]

Beauty Bus guys!!! Love it

[@lynnescaddan8919]

I really like this bus, it's a Lovely home.

[@katyquinn3849]

Woohoo! We love this video so much Justin!

[@MobileDwellings]

YAYYY WE DID IT!!!

[@meridethhendry5733]

Such a beautiful home!

[@cleoburrows9144]

Beautiful Skoolie

[@trudyletson1264]

wow! you have done an amazing job love it

[@candyclemens4432]

You have an awesome 👌bus home!!!! Love it!

[@Pdblee]

Such an awesome home. I would love to build something like it for myself one day.

[@loriw2661]

Very nice and functional.

[@angelacarrasquillo2940]

Beautiful 🏠 bus wonderful people God bless

[@timmyg2548]

Very nice! Nicely done! Livin large in a small space.

[@bridgettepetty527]

BEAUTIFUL BUS 🚌

[@BartBourg]

Love the spice drawer 😂✌️

[@mowattlavern62]

Love their bus

[@arcadeashdown3579]

Nice Trimet bus!

[@jamesskeen3392]

EXCELLENT JOB! 🤔I DIG YOUR SPICE DRAWER! 👍😂

[@kbechtel33]

Lovely build

[@earthrider700]

Excellent build, 👏😁

[@janebrommet7942]

What a quity!!!! And i love the colour...i bet you it is the only one buzzing around!!!

[@lindapoore7608]

Enjoyed the tour! Thank you for sharing

[@DannyA3579]

Awesome design. Really like the arched doorways. Kitchen is nicer than the one on my apartment.

[@MobileDwellings]

I'm really in to those arched doorways too! and having 8 feet of counter is really a game changer. Looks so luxurious.

[@annapri1526]

This is a beautiful school bus! Thank you for sharing! Side note: your dress is beautiful ♥️

[@lesliekwan6654]

Absolutely amazing

[@Blackxs93]

Awesome home

[@davidthrower5187]

Love this build, and great video!

[@martindowling1401]

Awesome job!!!

[@michaels.8663]

Very beautiful build!

[@CharlesButler]

WOW what an amazing home that you have there! I really love the setup and how is the ride when driving down the road.. I mean is really bumpy it looks like the bus may drive like a Cadillac. Awesome stuff guys. Travel Safe! .

[@southernrebel159]

Y'all did a wonderful job one the bus brother, congratulations. And she even has a 'Vitameatavegamin'. Y'all take care and YHVH bless.

[@MobileDwellings]

Thanks southern rebel!!!

[@justindadswell8610]

This might sound sort of odd, but you guys did something that is almost unheard of. During the entire video both of you used "we" when describing things (for the most part, when you talk about your work station of you course you say "I" and they both did it). Normally, in these videos there is one partner that says we and the other almost exclusively uses I. Which speaks of a dysfunctional partnership (it would at least be a marker someone trained in psychology would look for in a dysfunctional relationship). The fact you both say "we", primarily; is nice. This is the first of your videos I have watched, hope that trend continues. Want one bus life family that doesn't irritate me:)