They Transformed a Coach Bus into a Palace on Wheels

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"Yvan and Silvie built out their 45 foot coach bus dubbed "The Lacroix Cruiser" after falling in love with full time life on the road. This is their 3rd conversion and they've mastered the art of building a comfortable, capable, and luxurious home on wheels while building within a sensible budget. They used Ikea doors and hardware for their ample cabinets, purchased fixtures from Facebook marketplace and created a functional but absolutely gorgeous home. Their MCI coach bus has a Detroit Diesel 60 series engine, gets about 11 MPG, and is built to last for decades on the road. Finally one of the main advantages to a coach bus conversion is the undercarriage storage and they've maxed theirs out by housing their electrical system, HVAC and other utilities, water tanks, but also a pull out and very capable exterior kitchen. Please check out their channel ‪@LacroixCruiser‬ and thanks for watching!"
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This video was filmed by Justin from Mobile Dwellings and was edited by Medha and Justin

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you for taking the time to tour our bus!

[@MobileDwellings]

My pleasure. Hope to see you this year at Skoolie Swarm!

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@MobileDwellingsfor sure

[@Ali_ON3]

Having a hard time figuring out what is more amazing, the moustache or the bus build 😂😂😅😂 . 👍 for both!

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@Ali_ON3Thank you.

[@independentthinker9113]

This is the most amazing bus build I've ever seen. Wow!

[@MobileDwellings]

It's a really great one. So roomy and capable.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@happygolucky7020]

Now this is what you call an actual house on wheels. I love the nice clean spacious look and you guys thought of everything. In addition, I love the flushing toilet as i can't see myself using the composting toilet. Amazing build. Hope you continue to have many many more years of interactions with folks. Safe travels.

[@MobileDwellings]

The coach bus is a foot wider than a school bus I believe. It makes a huge difference.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you. 102 inches wide outside

[@MobileDwellings]

Okay so half a foot wider! Thanks Yvan.

[@jadarose3370]

This bus is packed with a bunch of wicked cool ideas. The kitchen is my favorite part. Living in that bus looks like a dream that came true!🌞💛🌞💛

[@RADGarage]

Thank you Yvan & Sylvie for sharing your rolling palace with us all. You have created an amazing home. Salut!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks Rick, Stay Rad!

[@tammycruz8189]

I love this bus n these folks . See Ya Down The Road !! Safe Travels Always. God Bless Ya'll

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@tynitahaines4012]

This bus is amazing. I love it.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Bruces-Garage]

Thanks for sharing. I love the attention to detail, creativity, and organization. Your outdoor kitchen looks fantastic.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@PaiviProject]

Those guys are great and their coach bus is fantastic ❤👋

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@rcac1023]

Amazing built.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@lisasweller6711]

Tha k you for sharing your home and build. Many clever things you did in it. Very clever indeed. I do like the favt that the wiring is labeled every 2 feet. Alot of people do not pay attention to that detail. And will make it very hard to fix if aa wire fails for so,e reason. I also loke how the wires are not in the walls and neatly hidden, but easily accessed for issues that may arise in the future. Water piping in the floor is a great idea. The way your home is set u9 you dint have to worry about pipes freezing and agin easily accessed for any issues that may arise in the future. The bays are himes for each item batteries and the solar power, heat heating and venting easily accessed for any future problems and can be fixed quickly and you can fit you body jn the engine bay. Which is nice in case of rainy weather or cold. Your protected fro, the elements for the most part. The interior is gorgeous. The bathroom is very pretty amd super functional. Living area is very comfy. A nice spot for a nap as well as the passenger seat in front. I'm sure you made your wife very happy with that seat. Bedroom, is great and you have so. Uch storage. Which is uncommon with bus life. You guys did a great jib with your build. I'm jealous but in a good way. Again Thank you so much for sharing. I hope one day when we get an rv or timey home we wil meet. Stay safe stay healthyamd above all live deeply and always give thanks. Enjoy and make some awesome memories!!!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you. For the record we share the driver and passenger seat, we switch every 2 hours

[@ednajohnson8771]

I love your bus how you build inside it’s amazing to travel across the states in luxury comfortable the bus is new

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@theautotoyboxfollowyourdre9722]

I am on a very similar path! I needed your video today! Beautiful bus but even more beautiful life! Hope to see you all on the road someday.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@DannyA3579]

Really impressive and NICE buildout. Smart way that you did the wiring and labeled everything. Not sure if more people do that or not but I like it.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@saracorse9609]

Great tour! Love the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@MarkSnop]

That was a really fun video! One day soon I’m gonna have an RV of some kind. Yours looks absolutely wonderful.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Mopar_logic]

Awesome build.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@kerimabrown5404]

A very nice home on wheels!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@ClassyCurleyRadio_1]

Awesome bus

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@ItsMeYisrael]

Wonderful really great 😊

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@jita14]

It’s beautiful

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@kennethssali9619]

this is so inspiring

[@FelixBouchardDetail]

Great video!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Merci

[@ninjaperfect163]

15:04 bro what is going on!! Great build

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@RogueBohemian]

It looks like you retired the 4104. I used to be on a forum with you back when you were working with Rossi's team at Indy. Nice job on this bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@5710fpilot]

Finally, a bus for common man, not a damn Monaco

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@shaymcquaid]

Hi Justin!

[@MobileDwellings]

Hey Shay!!

[@charlesrovira5707]

Great, I'm waiting for the *Tesla* _Roe Boven_ to come out. It should come from the same *Arizona* factory slated to build the *Tesla Semis* next year.

[@MobileDwellings]

Yes that will be very exciting I know they were trying to take an RV angle with that thing too.

[@johnsont963]

sweet build , is that tintable raptor kit sprayed on the outside?

[@MobileDwellings]

Yes that detail got cut from the tour but yes it's tinted raptor liner.

[@LacroixCruiser]

SEM Protex

[@laurarimes5657]

You thought of everything

[@LacroixCruiser]

We tried

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

This may be too personal, but would you mind sharing about how much you haven in this bus? 200,300k or more?

[@MobileDwellings]

They don't have anywhere near that much into it. I'd guess under $80K.

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

@ I find it hard to believe they could buy a coach bus and renovate it that way for 80k. If so I’m really loving my 125-150k budget to build our dream bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our total investment is $75k.

[@RADGarage]

@@LacroixCruiser$75k more in sweat equity, I am sure.

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

@@LacroixCruiser thankyou for your honesty. Wow what a bus I know you guys had to do most of that work to get the detail. I was thinking a school bus, but the more I see these coaches the more I love them. Maybe we can find the right coach and make it happen in the next 3 years.

[@Mopar_logic]

We need an update on your life. Last thing I remember was your wife being pregnant. I hope you all are doing well.

[@MobileDwellings]

Oh my gosh so much time has passed since then. Our second child is 3 and a half years old! Here's the most recent life update sorry it was so long ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKi3g51-e9B3qs0

[@Mopar_logic]

@@MobileDwellings I must have missed it, I'll definitely watch it.

[@amybarth1947]

How many square feet do you have?

[@LacroixCruiser]

329

[@lisasweller6711]

What i fimd funny is many people co plain how it takes so long for the dual washer dryer combo takes about 2 to 2,5 hours ro do a load. If you think about it depending on the tyoe of washer and dryer you have its takes that long. Especially if your like me. I do a double rinse on my washer. The softener tub only works on the second rinse. I also do an extra spin in my washer. Most of my shirts, sweat shirts blouses and certain sweaters , I domt dry in the dryer. For some reason women's tops shrink really bad depending on the company who makes the tops. So,e of my bras and underwear and stocking and tights I won't dry jn the dryer either. It breaks down the elastic and silk and satin Dont ever go in The dryer. Any way if you calculate the time on the washer and the time on the dryer, you will find it takes the same amou t of time and depending on the type of clothing can take li ger in the dryer, like jeans , sweat shirts, coats some sweater, blankets, comforters pillows. Just depends in the fabric and how heavy the fabric is. Timed dry usually dries pretty quick. My dryer can tell if the clothing is still damp. That is the cycle I use. I do use the cool cycle in ,y hanf to dry clothing. The reason why is i have cats and they shed, they also will lay in clothing the minute it's in the bed or table when they are folded. I even caught 2 of my furbabies laying through the hangers in my closet. Again watch to see how each load takes for washing and drying. You will find it takes the sa,e amount of time to do 1 load..my next Comment will be about the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our concern is mostly the water consumption.

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

This is for the wealthy! I prefer simplicity and roughing it a bit more. Who, in this day and age can afford this! Sorry, just my personal opinion.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It cost us 75k to build this.

[@1982MCI]

This comment is hilarious in my opinion!! I’m a disabled Desert Storm Vet and I’m living on a fixed income, which is not very much at all, and I’d never consider myself wealthy but I do live a very Rich life!! But, you have the exact same opportunities I have…… if you want it!! I have been living in my bus for two years now and my only regret is that I didn’t do it 25 years ago. I’m still building my bus out so it’s been a bit rougher living than what they are doing but I’ll eventually get there. The thing is, this way of living provides freedom and other luxuries you’d never know living a conventional life style. The downside tho is if your living in it while building it, you may be like me and I’ve not had ac/heat, running water, etc for a certain period of time so you have to be flexible. I’m ex military and was raised on a farm so I’m used to finding alternative ways to survive so it’s no big deal but most folks are not willing to live in a freezer in the winter and an oven in the summer for a few years in order to end up with something like you see here. It’s worth every day too me and I’ll finally have something that folks like yourself think I’ve invested hundreds of thousands invested in but I’ll have less than $50k in a bus equally as nice as this one. I buy my materials through certain outlets and pay 25-30% of normal retail price at most and it’s saving me a fortune really. Everything I’m installing is all high end materials and it’s easy to save as long as you don’t have to have it today. I bought my bud from a church that was downsizing after Covid and the engine has been rebuilt and has 10k miles on it so it will last me my lifetime no more than I travel. I paid $11.5k for it and I’m on track to having another $50k in materials to have a really nice bus with all the comforts of a luxury home for much less than I can buy a home or even rent an apartment. So it’s completely your choice how you live. You don’t have to be a millionaire living deep in debt to live a satisfying, picturesque lifestyle!! Your in charge of your own destiny so get out and make it happen and stop making excuses as to why YOU can’t do it!! The only one stopping you from doing something like this is you yourself!! Whatever you decide tho, good luck to ya and I hope you find what you enjoy!!