Horsetooth Reservoir, Colorado // Paddle boarding with Outdoor Master iSUP - S05E04

We have finally made it west to the Rocky Mountains and enjoying the fresh air!
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In our quest for seeking out a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle, we made a plan that includes zero waste living, tiny home living and full-time travel. We considered buying an RV, looked at trailers and airstreams but settled on doing a bus conversion for our off the grid, tiny house on wheels. We bought a 1996 MCI 102 D3 coach bus and with the Bus Demolition and Interior Shell complete, we turned it into our Tiny Home on Wheels and are now traveling!
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In its previous life, our MCI bus was used as a school bus, although we don't think we can legitimately call it a skoolie. We are confident that converting our bus into a class a motor home will have challenges, but doing a massive overhaul and remodel on a motorhome / RV remodel didn’t seem to align with the off grid bus life we were aiming for.

[@lotdac]

Having Someone to share every bit of the life together... jumpin into any adventure just because that someone is with you... is the real happiness! You guys are beautiful! I hope I can also find my other half one day 🤕 I wish you all the best from Turkiye! 🇹🇷

[@smokeyyunick2675]

Welcome to Colorado. We have been here from 1973. Enjoy our state and the low humidity. Watch the build since your bus purchase. All the best!

[@Rehabit8]

Hey Smokey, we are really living our time here! So much to see and do. Thanks for following along

[@BonnieHaley]

Looks like so much fun and soo beautiful 😍 💕

[@ianwiggins8782]

Nice to see you out enjoying yourselves after all that hard work you’ve done building that bus it looks awesome and you can paint selves on the back and your friends want to help you and Dom’s father looks good when is it when you build in the next one

[@chronicfish]

You guys seem much happier and at peace on the road, even with the small obstacles you're facing, on the way. I'm very happy for you both and the fur babies. ❤

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Looked nice to see you guys just rest and enjoy the life you worked so very hard to achieve.

[@outdoormasterUS]

What an excellent spot for paddleboarding! I always wanted to go to Colorado, it's a beautiful state for mountain lovers! Thanks for sharing the great video!

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you for our SUP!

[@dennismiller5725]

Glad to see enjoyment instead of stress building.

[@Rehabit8]

Yeah 🙌

[@sharonhilliard3780]

I am glad you guys are starting to enjoy the road more as you see new places . That paddle boarding looks like fun !

[@recurringdreambusproject]

Such a pleasure to see you enjoying life on the bus after such a mammoth effort, no one can honestly doubt your abilities when it comes to your build, probably what many don't realize is the sheer skill set required after all you become a designer, project manager, builder, cabinet maker, plumber, electrician, painter, mechanic, decorator & so much more so ask yourself who else do you know who can do all of those things? not many, while there may be some experts in each field who see you doing something they would do differently overall most couldn't do what you have done. Safe Travels look forward to seeing more.

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you

[@kvfrank]

We've been to Horsetooth many times both for water skiing and fishing. Relatives live in Ft. Collins so it's always a good time for a visit. My father and several brothers and sisters were born and raised in the city. Beautiful part of the country.

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

Loving sharing your new adventure. ❤️

[@BonnieHaley]

Yes I been missing y'all I love ❤ your videos 📹 thank you

[@Its_Cider]

You two look like you’re having the most wonderful time exploring. Mela, you’re a natural on that paddle board but when Don had his turn. I was like any moment now and he’ll be going in. Don, you disappointed me 😂😂

[@georgewinters3191]

Bored!!! No way you guys are having way too much fun 🤪😀…great to see you enjoying life on the road and doing some bucket list items

[@momplusfive]

I love Horsetooth, remember my daughter thought it was the beach when she was little. We use to sit on the rocks at night looking at Ft Collins lights. You should go to Thermopolis Wyoming next.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks for the tip! Will look it up

[@annehardy4329]

Hello Mela & Don. I have just started watching your chennel and I love it so much. I can't wait for more videos of your travels through America. This stop by Horse tooth river is such a beautiful place and I agree that water is very calming. Look forward to your next adventure traveling through America. Stay safe and take care

[@shlomiB.R.]

hello guys, My name is Shlomi and I am from Israel. I really enjoy watching your videos. you are a very charming couple! Take care and keep having fun.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks Shiiomi, happy to have you on the channel!

[@carmenmoyet1222]

That would be great to name for your bus Silver Beast l like it. Always safe travels for the both of you.

[@deborahashaw6044]

Safe Travels & Enjoy Yourselves!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaye9657]

You guy sure built a nice bus. It has really turned out nice. Great job

[@bigronshobbies8209]

You did an awesome job on the paddle board, I think i would of got wet..lol... Fun video and nice editing. Safe travels.

[@olbird7647]

That was fun! Loving your travels. I'm not sure why anyone would doubt your abilities as your whole build was a huge learning curve, doing things you'd never done before. And as you adapt to driving and living in your home-on-wheels the practical tasks will get easier 😊

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks Ol’ Bird. Not sure why people think that way. They probably hold themselves back too from trying new things

[@barrywhitlock141]

That was another beautiful spot where you parked up. the water was very calm and that probably helped when you went paddle boarding, Glad that neither of you got wet but it could have been funny, Best of luck with your next location.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks Barry!

[@h5mind373]

A great episode! Terrific music and narration tied it all together. You both have a gift for storytelling.

[@Rehabit8]

Thank you so much for the kind and supportive works h5m :)

[@mgreen3943]

You guys did awesome on the paddle board. I am so glad you were able to get an inflatable version!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome cool epik trail 🤘👍❤❤❤

[@yooperdog]

So glad to see you guys are on the road. Travel safe and hope to see you out there.

[@redporschekilla]

Been following you for some time now and am happy for you 🥹! To all those couch and keyboard warrior ninjas….. if we all were perfect, we wouldn’t have gotten thrown out of paradise, haven’t we? So if you don’t do something,you can’t say you did it… so be happy and if you so feel inclined to say something, follow my or many moms teachings…. “If you haven’t anything good to say…. Say nothing and remain silent”! Else extend your hand and offer help! I’ve travelled the US on motorcycle and truck and when there’s one thing I fell in love with (apart from my wife of 22 years) than it’s backroad America! Keep traveling and thank you for the privilege to join you for the travels!

[@Rehabit8]

🙌

[@edwardantrobusjr2253]

OMG! Horsetooth Reservoir! I live 38 miles East of there!

[@cnjsharp2]

Wow, great way to relax. And DRY!

[@Rehabit8]

🙌

[@johnstuart8511]

WELL DONE: Trouble free travel. Keep focus on the road and take in the surroundings. Tick off your map. Mark your favorite places (Never know when you might cross back on your trips). Thank you for sharing your special experience and your Work of joy "The Bus/ RV". Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦 😊

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We are in Colorado now near Denver. Horsetooth was one of the places we considered going to but it was too far from Denver. I had to fly out of Denver to get my infusion treatment back in gainesville Florida. Sorry about all the comments today, I am sitting in the same spot for 8 hours getting an infusion and checking out lots of your content. Now you guys need another paddle board so you can go together. Larry

[@Rehabit8]

Hey Larry hope our videos brought a little distraction from your treatment. Glad we connected and thanks for the kind words about our videos. I’ll see if I can find your email or Instagram so we can stay in touch

[@sandrawilde1134]

Looks like you're having a good time in Colorado. You both did great on your first time standing up on the paddle boards. It looks so peaceful there. Have a good trip to try next destination.

[@Rehabit8]

Thanks Sandra!

[@donnapierce8558]

Wow… you made that look easy… and bbq sprouts?? I love sprouts, never heard of bbq’ing them! Game changer!! Happy travels 😊

[@Rehabit8]

It's our favorite way to eat sprouts! You should try it! Just make sure you cook them long enough, cut as small as you can for what you cook them in.

[@xavierpendrag0n]

Great message. You love to see it. Glad to see you guys slowing it down and getting to just vibe on along.

[@KB6YAF]

Thanks for your wonderful video!! Our 40' Diesel pusher MH is down now but hoping to get it going soon and visiting some nice places......Russell D

[@Rroth140]

Gotta get another board, with all the hikes time for arm /core workout. Can’t wait to see where we go next. I’m in Arizona and it’s still soooo hot.

[@Rehabit8]

I’m thinking a kayak to go with the paddle board 😉

[@CurtisDrew1]

That is always fun to stop at campsights with great views. My son lives south of you in Monument. You are inspiiring me to get my 37' Class A remodel done so my wife and I can do the same. Here are some other "Must See Places", you will want to put on your list. Just west of Red River New Mexico on the south side of the road outside of town a few miles is a campsight that is next to the river that runs through Rde River. Not the RV Campgrounds, but on the same side of the road. And Red River NM is always a nice place to go for the Festivals and Dinner Restaurants. Also when you go through Missouri be sure and stop at the Campsights next to Merrimac Caves. It was where Jesse James and the Younger Borthers (the Outlaws) used to hole up to hide from the Law. There is a nice river running around the campground the campsight that is great for canoeing / kayaking. And the caves are interesting to tour. And when you pass though the Abeline TX area look for the Robert E Lee Park at Lake Coleman. Be away the deer are everywhere there.... A very peaceful lake with no powered boating on it. Kinda like where you are now. We have a lot more of those Milllion $ View Campsights you'll love.

[@Rehabit8]

AWesome! Thanks for the tips

[@scottfaulds2645]

Great video guys keep it up

[@karenriggle5435]

One of my favorite areas in Colorado is Telluride...I was just in fort Collins last week

[@Rehabit8]

Awesome - we live the west side of the Rockies such a beautiful area

[@keithproctor6380]

AWESOME!!?...It's about time I see you two having fun and enjoying the build. So very happy for you two. I wanted to ask Don if he is doing the guitar playing in the video???. How is it going doing your work?...(music)

[@johnstuart8511]

Just thought of a name for your bus: "Silver Dream Machine, David Essex" (Even though he was signing of a motorcycle). Just play it and you will get what I mean. Regards

[@kevinmanning8214]

I noticed you were on Interstate 70. Did you know the Interstate Highway System started in St Louis Missouri (more specifically the suburb of St Charles) in around 1956? The only I know that is because I grew up in StCharles and passed the marker sign daily.

[@Rehabit8]

Hi Kevin beat to know- we actually took 80 over in hopes to have slightly cooler weather :)

[@laruedouglas1064]

Where did you stop in Nebraska, that is my home state. What a beautiful place you are staying at 🥰.

[@justme5694]

Suggest you put a piece of foil over any old used grating before putting your food on it to cook.

[@jagwesolomon8660]

Hi Mela and Don, Can you please get a drone...would be nice to see more of the scenery and your buss over view. Regards Solomon

[@Rehabit8]

Hi Jagea, we do have a drone but sadly drone flights have not been permitted in the majority of the areas we have been so far. In the past KZbinrs used to get away with filming drone shots in prohibited areas but now the regulators seek out YT videos and fines start at $1,000 us :(

[@darbowma]

I thought I saw your bus on I-65 southbound in Tennessee on Sunday, September 11.

[@Rehabit8]

not us, but keep an eye out.... :)

[@philippemace6552]

Bonjour mes chères amis votre bus est magnifique je l'adore il a était très très bien pensé pour vous même j'espère qu'il roule très bien qu'il n'a pas de problème mécanique et je vous souhaitez de très très beaux voyages et de très très très belles rencontres mais chères ami et amie

[@constechable]

We are in Utah and would love to meet you two. Let us know if your in the area.

[@lasirudanuwan4110]

It's beautiful, there's no way for me to come, are you happy, are you okay?

[@justme5694]

Regarding the paddle board, could you go from standing on shore and stepping directly onto the board??? My knees are shot and no way could I kneel on the board. Also the board doesn't look like an inflatable. What is the surface of the board made of??? How do you plan on storing it?? Is it bendable or do you have to store it in an extended position???

[@Rehabit8]

hmmm. well the fin would get stuck in the mud if you stood on the board at the shore. If you went without the fin then maybe.....I'm no expert though. Check out their website for more info on the board: bit.ly/3cU3eo7 and yes it deflates and goes in the backpack

[@justme5694]

Maybe you've already have done this, but how about a tour of the bus so we can see how your closets work, how everything fits. And please go slowly!!!! Some if us old people need more time to adequately comprehend what it is we are watching!!!! Thanks.

[@aaronhancock8601]

Darn you all were about 45 minutes from us

[@TonyaJohnson-y5w]

What campsite were you at? I just made a reservation for loop I27, inlet bay campground

[@alexhouwing5283]

Hallo uit de Nederlands

[@justme5694]

Really wish you would provide information as to what road, area or any other identifier when traveling so we (at least I) would have a better idea as to where you are actually!!!! Incase anyone would like to take that same road!!! Thanks.

[@justme5694]

And maybe how fast you are traveling!!!!

[@robertvarner5354]

Did y’all do the interior of the bus?

[@Rehabit8]

Hi Robert, yes. We gutted and built out the entire thing! You can see it all happen in this one video :) BEAUTIFUL TINY HOME Bus Conversion // TIME LAPSE Start to Finish kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nJhniDq5iKpLM

[@Killingspree_199.]

Would love to get some help on building mine

[@Itsnevereasyaspie]

Use your phones. Put them on speaker. That way Don can keep his hands on the wheel and his eyes on the mirrors. Instead of pushing buttons on a walkie talkie.

[@steventurner9332]

Are you guys on Patreon?? How / where can I send $$

[@Rehabit8]

Hi Steven, we are on Patreon and would love to have your support - bit.ly/2KlBlDk

[@elizabethwilson1190]

Why don't you guys purchase a drone?

[@Rehabit8]

We own a drone. Many parks have restrictions and drone flight is prohibited

[@elizabethwilson1190]

Thank you for letting us know. I am from Australia and have been watching a guy from my area recently visiting USA on a harley and he has put his drone up in both USA and Mexico. I wonder if he knows not to do it, it is where l got the idea from. Thank you for all the wonder videos, you guys are inspirational and are definitely 'living the dream' l look forward to the next one 💖

[@bradcross2]

i didnt know they said that. just enough room ? looks like you had lots of room. you make it sound like driving a bus is difficult, actually you make everything sound difficult

[@kimberlyholland8864]

What site number did you have? Do you remember?

[@Rehabit8]

I do not, this was a few years ago. But at the end of the row there was a little loop around the restroom. We were the first spot after the loop

[@HorsleyLandy88]

click bait not working

[@jeremy.sadler]

Don... I hate you! Looks like you have cracked paddle boarding - I have only managed 30 seconds standing on mine! BTW that looks like really low water !

[@Rehabit8]

Yeah all the lakes we’ve seen in that area of Colorado are very low right now.