Living In A TINY Converted Shuttle Bus With My Dog | Bustle

Living In A TINY Converted Shuttle Bus With My Dog | Bustle | • Living In A TINY Conve...
Deeanna has been living in Tahoe for the past four years, but apartment life just wasn’t cutting it. Along with her adorable four-legged friend Luna, she decided to move into something more mobile. Deeanna bought a small shuttle bus for $15,000, renovated it by hand, and moved in within eight months. Since her cozy home on wheels can move, Deeanna can post up by the lake for a waterside workday or take to the open road for a change of scenery. She has embraced living more conservatively and appreciates the limited resources she has that many of us take for granted.
Life on the road isn’t always as laidback as it may seem, though. Deeanna candidly tells Bustle her experiences with judgment from those she crosses paths with and the steps she takes to avoid this. She never stays in one place for too long, keeping herself and Luna safe and unbothered. At the same time, this unconventional lifestyle has taught Deeanna to be more introspective and to cut out anything that no longer serves her. By simplifying her space, she learned to simplify her life.
Check out our latest episode of Relocated above to learn more about Deeanna, Luna, and life in a shuttle bus. Relocated is a series from Bustle that features bold individuals who leave the beaten path behind to live a life by their own set of standards.
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[@bustle]

Do all shuttle bus conversions come with a dog?

[@Go_Play_Outside]

Those people that seem stuck up are just JEALOUS.😊 I love your bus. ♥️ Thank you for the wonderful tour and inspiration. 🙏

[@jadarose3370]

Girl, your home is beautiful! You're being so smart not living in an apartment paying someone else's mortgage. You're out there living life & having experiences & making memories that others could only dream of. And if anyone looks down on you, well that just goes to show how stupid they really are. Keep on living your best life babygirl!! 💛😊

[@mrtony1326]

What!! Look at you like your beneath them! Well let me say this about that ! anybody who looks at you in that way or makes you feel that way is just hating on you ! because you’re an absolutely beautiful strong and powerful woman Who can live free , travel whenever she wants! Live wherever you like , without having to worry about how she’s going to pay the mortgage or taxes every month ! You go girl! Mad respect! Your above anyone who doesn’t have your happiness! God Bless you!

[@RockyC89]

If I wasn’t married with kids I would totally live in one of these down by the river.

[@untetheredbookworm60]

There are bigger buses fit for larger family’s check out tiny home tours 😌

[@user9b2]

Start saving, ones your kids are on their own, 😉😉

[@MelanatednNature]

@@untetheredbookworm60 yep I have a 40 footer with little ones

[@dv6800]

I think what you are doing is amazing! Your bus conversion is wonderful. Don’t let small-minded people bother you! Stay safe and enjoy your journey❣️

[@BrownSugaBabe757]

I absolutely LOVE ❤that you did not put your toilet in your shower!!!! 😅😊 That’s one of my pet peeves! THANK YOU and God bless you on your journey Queen!

[@deborahsnider1125]

I love living in my Shuttle Bus full time. I am at home now for two months and it's very hard on me. I came back home because of family illness and I really want to go back on the road. The Shuttle Bus life style makes me happy and it's healthy for me. Sitting around in my family home is hard after living in a Forrest with like minded people. I am going back to living in the road soon and I can't wait.

[@beyanistyles4978]

Hi!..a beautiful converted bus and dog. New sub. Stay safe out there 🙏🏿👍🏿

[@goingaround223]

Fantastic build! Well done

[@torriebrown9607]

Beautiful home very will organize ❤❤❤❤❤

[@travelbuffet]

Nice, calm and peaceful vibe. Does Deanna and Luna have an IG that we can follow?

[@melanieroses7083]

She’s such a lovely lady! I admire her!

[@stephanief5762]

Your life is my dream ! You're amazing sis show the world how it's done ❤❤❤

[@t.lillylittlewater2107]

I love your build!

[@supernurse43]

Beautiful 😍 😘

[@TexCynRVLife]

Very efficient. Well done! ✔

[@diannehall1534]

You have a beautiful bus conversions stay safe and be blessed.

[@silentrunning9847]

Don't let anyone drag you down. Their opinions are theirs not yours 🤓✌️✌️

[@WillBarnesActorandVoiceOver]

I’m also Looking Into this lifestyle! Great job and hang in!

[@tancart35]

girl you are doing it! Love it!! You are winning

[@melissacicio4688]

Beautiful woman. So proud of you!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Thank you for mentioning that you have to properly vent propane. Explosions on these are no joke and they ALWAYS find a spark

[@darryljacobs4090]

Way to take charge of your life, I wish I were in a position to do it. Be safe and happy travels.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Love her space.

[@erikamaymusic]

you’ve done a great job on your bus! srsly!

[@innerthoughts106]

She is gorgeous 🖤✊🏿🖤✊🏿

[@ancienthealinglight]

Hi. I live in a minivan with my 3 cats. I left Maine for San Diego for weather issues for the cats mostly. It's an issue here too in San Diego, about living in a vehicle. So I wanted to give you a possible inspiration. As you said, introspectively speaking, spend time moving your feelings to a peaceful loving your life with no explanations needed attitude. You can say or do whatever, but when you change how you feel you will attract the people around you that fit your focus. Including police. I do it all the time. I'm building a channel too called ancient healing light on KZbin. It birthed out of a vanlife interview of my life with the cats. I'm looking to get a small shuttle bus too. That's how I found you. Your lovely and sweet. Let that sit with you solidly as a simple right of who you are. I don't conflict not compete with anyone. I bless and love and so much just goes away. Take care. Love from us to you and your dog. Maybe I'll see you down the road. We are heading to Nor CA very soon.

[@debrathomas7735]

Such a beautiful bus and you are just as beautiful... Never let anyone or believe that you are beneath... To be young again I would definitely try living tiny and travel. God bless you

[@christiangonzaga6750]

Love your home. You did an amazing job. I am about to build my first shuttle bus RV. Thanks for sharing.

[@diamondedwards6845]

Live ur life..im loving it

[@babybluevintage]

AMAZING 🤩🤩

[@changingmyfuture564]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Skoolie layout. I'm going to be retiring soon and I'm looking to obtain a skoolie and have it built. May ask how and who helped you with your build? I have been looking at so many videos and your skoolie layout is exactly what I would like to do.

[@zaynabmallory3008]

Nice build!!

[@gypsiewanderer24]

Hey fellow bus lifer! Come to AZ, the weather's beautiful!

[@Itried20takennames]

Amazing job, and congrats for actually doing it…most think about it, then never do for various reasons,

[@CharadeTV]

You did this yourself?! Awesome!

[@nkreseknowledge2241]

How can I follow her?

[@caroljelliott979]

Awesome! Great Work/Play! Go Warrior. ♥️♥️♥️🤗

[@RLC7771]

Deanna THANKS for Sharing ... you did a Wonderful job on your bus and I'm wondering what Fridge Freezer combo you have ... I live in Reno and have lived in Tahoe as well and I'm shopping for a shuttle bus to convert too ... again Thanks and God's Continued Blessings for you and your pooch ...

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

For security, I'd use a numeric opener if at all possible...

[@itslatasha4726]

I really like this conversion.

[@WaterblueEzekiel]

Nice setup such a beautiful sister reminds me of Holly Robinson or Robin givens definitely Star quality looks just gorgeous

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Luna looks a bit like my lil Susan! She's a black lab.

[@deborahpratt8311]

I like your bus. As a black woman what made you decide to pursue bus life and do you see yourself doing it long term? Is your family supportive?

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Live the build! I’m sorry you are experiencing such negativity from people. So unfair and it’s not like Tiny House living is something new. May you have many great travet. Vaya con Dios!!

[@bobbymckayjr527]

All looks good just one thing I seen is your CO2 alarm need to be down by the fool the CO2 is heavy so it say close to the floor

[@zanthornton]

We love this idea of Tahoe! Our bus 2010 e450 sckolie (wheelchair lift for me!) Those lifts are $15k ! Pls have folks donate lift to Disablility groups. Our van has hybrid electric 💡⚡ but needs help! Hybrid System by Azure who went out of business 2012 so it's hard to find support for hybrid. Oddly you can't turn off hybrid really so it will go 8 mph on hybrid only or no hybrid. But engine won't work without hybrid sys ! Need manual for Hybrid system

[@tammyhardin4621]

I have been looking for a 12v fridge/freezer like yours! Where did you buy it? Love your build!😁

[@justincpa1]

What kind of mattress did you install? 12 inch Memory foam?

[@williampratherel952]

How long do you plan to live that life, I ask cause I'm building my bus now,, I can't wait to vet on the road

[@japanesemickeymouse6694]

if I had a drivers licens I would do that

[@jeffwade5451]

Does that propane furnace make condensation

[@amen4097]

Where did you find your shuttle bus? I've been looking for almost a year and so many people are so untruthful about what's wrong with these buses

[@williefufu2985]

How many miles to the gallon do you get?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Wait, CO2 alarm goes on the floor. I didn't know that either, but a firefighter said so.

[@mcspin50]

According to the EPA…Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producing appliance.

[@estellescott9292]

Can you help me build one.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Look up Eric Enjoys Earth here. He's doing it in a minivan and has many many ideas. Less subtle that this gargantuan thing, and of course, much, much better Mpg. You'd only get about 10 with this. Possibly even WITH diesel, which gets better than gas. You'd save on food and hotels, but use it all moving around in fuel.

[@michellemiller1661]

Would love to talk with you about bus life

[@joebenson6083]

I was going to do this I had everything planned out and ready to go. Then I kept hearing from a bunch of people that a lot of people are having breakdowns. Breakdowns that cost them up to $5,000. So I decided to just buy a home and save up to buy an actual camper and then vacation out of that.

[@igvc1876]

you tend not to hear from most people who don't have breakdowns or have minor issues

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I always buy fairly late model and lower miles...I'd go diesel here, imo. Namely for Mpg. Do they not have a mechanic go over stuff they buy with a very fine toothed comb...?

[@H20fanatic20]

Does she have any social media?

[@SourPatchJones]

Where can I find this woman? IG?❤‍🔥

[@niainspiredxo]

Does she have a IG or KZbin?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

"Don't have a job...?" Do they not know what one of these turnkey is going for now...??

[@scorpi972]

Damn your pretty