Self Built Toxic Free Light-Filled Skoolie

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/ shane.dennnis
/ dogwoodconversions
Filmed at The Bus Fair: / thebusfair
Find out more about the event here: thebusfair.com
Shane worked a regular job for over 13 years & did all of the things he was told he was supposed to do. After buying a house at a young age, he realized that he still didn't know himself or what he really wanted out of life. He decided to give nomadic life a try, and four years later, his adventure has yet to come to an end. His skoolie features a fixed bed, gorgeous kitchen with a pullout stove, a shower, and a couch. Shane has not only converted his own skoolie, but now helps complete vehicle conversions across the country for anyone who is in need of help.
Shot by: / brian_bear_butler
Edited by: / filmbro_
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Skoolie Kitchen
02:35 Skoolie Shower
03:56 Going Tiny
05:29 Skoolie Cab/Driver
05:53 Skoolie Storage
06:28 Skoolie Solar
06:47 Skoolie Lounge Area
07:31 Skoolie Closet
07:52 Skoolie Bedroom
09:18 About Buslife
11:46 Toxic Free Bus
13:11 Skoolie Entryway
13:25 Skoolie Garage
14:41 Skoolie Advice
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[@Shane.Dennnis]

Thank you for having me tiny home tours ❤ I’m still livin in the bus! I decided not to sell it until the fall. But will definitely be building out other rigs in the near future. It was heart warming to see my Millie girl again. This tour was filmed about 3 weeks before her passing. We had 15 amazing years together, 4 of them on the road. It’s been a journey. Really grateful for this channel and the community 👐🏼🪷

[@marymacgregor6952]

So sorry to hear about your dog. One of my cats died a week ago.

[@Lynnda86]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our 14 yr old Rhodesian Ridgeback is getting close to crossing the rainbow Bridge. And it's been really hard saying goodbye.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

My heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Millie. It's a year since I lost my 14yo Mysti, and I still miss her every day. They definitely leave footprints on our hearts. This is one of the simplest, most beautiful skoolies I've ever seen. Everything is well thought out and beautifully executed, right down to the no-hardware doors and that wonderful shower. The abundance of light and air is amazing, as is that king size bed! The only thing I missed was a toilet... I also love your philosophy of using Earth friendly materials as well as your attitude toward the nomad life and figuring out what's best...so inclusive and instructive at the same time! Best wishes to you in your travels and in your life!

[@cynthiachambers4105]

Loving You Bus 🚌 Renovation and My Condolences to Your Dear Beautiful Millie. I had Three Precious Dogs 🐕 that have passed long time ago and still missed them. Continue to workout Your Vision/Dreams for Life. Thanks for Sharing Blessings 🙏❤️🥰😇 From Pennsylvania,USA

[@katrinasheets2997]

So very sorry for your loss of your precious girl. I know that losing a fur baby is one of the hardest things in life. They are perfect and pure, and that loss cuts deep. But luckily their memories stay with us forever. Sending you lots of healing thoughts!

[@resourcefulgirl]

You're the only person who mentioned the EMF shield to protect the sleeping area. I wish more people would consider protecting their bodies from EMFs during sleep when the body is trying to repair itself. I even keep my cell phone in a SafeSleeve cover to mitigate the exposure. Love the bus and the natural light! I have to live vicariously through everyone out on the road. I just built on 20 acres so I'm definitely staying put :)

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

Totally agree with you,never heard anyone express about EMF.😅

[@ashqelon7267]

A chain from frame to the ground would help shunt EMF at least take an initial surge that occurs.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

By far the best build I've seen. Smart design, simple, cozy vibes... Just gorgeous!! 💕😊

[@happydogdays2982]

Love the light color wood and openness! Millie knows she has hit the jackpot with her bus life!

[@memella]

This is such a nice build! Clearly well thought-out and it's lovely being so natural. The space is simple in concept, but perfect really!

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Totally agree!!

[@bethschenk2851]

Agree! 100% ❤👍🏻❤👏❤👌

[@GP0208]

Love it! Maybe make that open area into a table/desk area for those who do remote work or for video editing

[@btownes5632]

Love this build so much!!! Shane is such a talented carpenter!! Wish i could buy this bus.

[@anitahendershot3754]

You are a talented builder and designer. The build is stunning. Best wishes for your business.

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

Love the design and especially the shower and the pull out range. With the empty space in the front, I would put in a toilet of some kind and you can build around it to make it into a second seat or maybe even a standing desk for a work area. What are your thoughts, @DogWoodAdventures, about the incinerating toilets vs a self built compost toilet?

[@Shane.Dennnis]

I personally don’t like or use composting toilets. They’re gross. Carrying around 15 lbs of poop just doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve been on the road for 4 years and know my body pretty well. I have a consistent diet. So finding a place or going into nature is just kind of a natural thing in my life now. I’ve had some horror stories of course in that department, but for the most part it’s pretty easy once you have a routine down. But I am young so I’m sure an elderly person would not want to dig a hole and bury their poop. So yeah I would suggest a black water tank in that case with an rv toilet that flushes. My rig is very simplified and someone older would need alot more amenities than my bus has for sure.

[@imapisces1]

My dream dude. 🥰😊 ...everything about you, Shane. Keep living your life and doing what you're doing. Beautiful build and person.

[@jillmiller3485]

I'm only 10 minutes into your video and I'm really liking your bus, but your dog...I'm loving him. He looks very happy and comfortable.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Narlie definitely steals the show! 🐾

[@katrinasheets2997]

This is definitely one of my favorite short bus builds I've seen! I love everything from the natural light, non toxic materials, shower and the roll out stove....brilliant! Very cool you build for other people as well, you're very talented! Happy adventures!

[@suzannecranford6819]

Shane, you and Millie have a gorgeous home! Your design and execution are stellar! I love the 2 awning windows. There's nothing better than being able to open your windows when it rains. Thanks for the amazing tour! 💗

[@Lynnda86]

Beautiful bus!! I really love the glass in the shower! And the skylight!! Thanks for sharing your build!!

[@hutoxipatel3610]

Hats off to this guy for building all features of a home in a van.V neat n spacious built

[@aprilbaxter2578]

The bus is just the right size. I love the light colored wood. I wish I could afford it, but I can't. Thank you for the tour. I enjoyed it.

[@hollyvick181]

Aww, sweet Milly! What a cute name.

[@zaidavictorialaragonzales1877]

LIKE: Soap holder, drawer _(no) handles, shower bench, wood selection

[@carolfrazier5107]

They are beautiful and a very mature young couple I love everything about the bus! Great job!

[@meridethhendry5733]

It’s just beautiful. Truly beautiful. Brilliant build.

[@ilonakoperova227]

I don't know why, but for me, it's one of the bests

[@lindagibson9528]

Omgosh I Love how bright and airy it is. The prefect wood tones, so pretty. Safe travels and God bless

[@tracyminkins3112]

A beautiful clean build!

[@carlosmartin2264]

Such a chill guy and sweet vibe

[@sharonbice4119]

Your pupster Millie is adorable! ❤

[@ShelleyThomas777]

Nice build and little Millie is sooo cute!

[@kellyhickman6117]

So sorry to hear about Millie glad you had 15 amazing years ❤️! We lost our Spaz(cat) a few months ago at the age of 18 1/2. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him or all my beloved pets(my Family) I’ve lost over the years. Your home is phenomenal!!

[@kimberlyrollick5682]

This is one of my favorite builds

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Very nice bus. I really like all the wood and the charming accent windows. It looks very nice.

[@rosemaryclose1069]

I love this build … I could live in it … everything I would want … beautiful build👍👍

[@hollyvick181]

Oh love the outside color!

[@mimiseeyou]

FINALLY someone talking about dirty electricity and chemical off-gasing. Beautiful rig! Sound avice on try before you buy.

[@MollyMachete]

I love that he has a plan. Bold enough to adventure and get lost, smart enough to balance that and practicality. Nice.

[@tracym2164]

I love Shane's work and look forward to seeing more builds from him in the future.

[@docbradleydc]

Looks fantastic! Great work!

[@dianne8255]

This is really nice like the natural wood and the diamond shape windows in bath area very cozy and millie looks very comfy on the couch to cute ejoy your video☺️

[@manuelabonig4946]

It looks amazing and what a cutie senior Dog 😍😍😍 I have 7..The woodwork is stunning. Regards from Germany

[@2011capecod]

Dude your build is amazing. Such craftsmanship shows through, gorgeous!!!!

[@donbentley250]

What an amazing build. This is the most tempting to get into a skoolie of all the bus builds I’ve seen. Will add on IG to be tempted more.

[@traceyhill7784]

So beautiful, lovely and light and great quality finishes. Congratulations x

[@connielucas3064]

I love this bus!! a place to eat and a toilet situation would be a wish for me.

[@maryhight6030]

Really a beautiful build. Love it 🤩

[@michellel6596]

Love love love this build!!!😍

[@MrNickb-s500]

Very bus to Tiny home conversion 😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

Love all the wood in your design! Light and airy!!! And the shower is wonderful!

[@d.a.t.4699]

Beautiful man...right on.

[@marieneu264]

Beautiful build!

[@Katwinser1958]

Where is your bathroom

[@Shane.Dennnis]

I poop in da woods

[@roycox320]

Very nice and well thought out. You are truly a fine craftsman, thanks for sharing!!!

[@bachinthewoods]

Beautiful Build.

[@kelleywimberley]

I love this build! So light

[@conniegallegos7342]

Really a beautiful space

[@maryhull3877]

Awesome build..

[@hollyvick181]

Great job. Love the wood!

[@mkowltra]

Great job!

[@barbarailles5593]

Great job...lots of thought put into this built i like it.............

[@JerseyEagle52]

Beautiful build.

[@hollyvick181]

Wow.emf shield, super smart!

[@janineivey03121]

A very well thought out and brain build. I love the light coming through and the effect of the glass blocks reflecting light is beautiful

[@suzicami]

Really love this bus! I’m a school bus driver and 25 ft looks so perfect with your all natural build!

[@sillyyo9040]

Really nice build! How about a flip up table/desk? You can put it down when you're not using it; you'll have more open flow in that case.

[@susanjeffay3851]

Its the nicest one I've seen!

[@yayaserenity2397]

Awesome Unique build 🩷

[@martialag]

This is great 👍🏾

[@marshajanulis6092]

i love your block windows and how you carried that design through out your bus

[@lindamarie6574]

Wow, these people come up with some wonderful tiny homes! This is nice! And the dog is a cutie😊

[@susanrogers917]

Absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@dean4558]

My favorite channel to watch while i do dishes lol. Cheers and Luv from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🙂🙂

[@maritzamartinez3359]

Gracias por toda la info, muy imp todo lo q explicaste💖

[@shuffleaccount1985]

Love the lite ! you have great taste

[@lidiagreco1961]

Muy bueno el resultado versatil y con lo necesario,felicitaciones y que disfrutes junto a tu mascota❤

[@auntnayblessed6603]

EXCELLENT!!!💓💓👏👏👏

[@roddyreed4598]

Love it Comfortable&Fired🙏🏾❤️💯🔥💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@debralarosa353]

Smooches to Millie ❤

[@user-sy8be5jc6z]

Very nice 👍

[@frankworkman9000]

Very nice I m glad for u

[@cinramirez8627]

You did well, dude.❤

[@anniewisecarver744]

Many people who live in vans are in it for life and it's my observation that there is a 'nomad community' at large made up of all kinds of builds. I prefer to think of it the way I think of Earth. Instead of lots of different countries, it's just a big world full of lots of different people all living together in different ways, hopefully in harmony.

[@d12tu68]

nice windows in shower they are cute 🔆🟪🟪🔆🟪🔆🔆🔆🔆

[@bomabompakarasch4230]

love the no hardware pulls, the stoveyour shower design Good Luck with your land hunt

[@stacyeisner441]

Do you ever help people figure out what they need? I'm not sure what size. But this build is almost 100% what I'd need in mine. A tweak or two & it'd be perfect. I like how you think!!

[@juniper617]

I love the use of glass in the shower walls. Personally, I’d put a passenger seat in that empty space; maybe a dinette with at least one (forward or rear facing) seatbelt. I wouldn’t want to not have safe seating for another person, even traveling alone.

[@AngelLopes-kq7xb]

Love to u and millie foreva!😘

[@maryhight6030]

Love it. Where is the bus listed. I'm interested ❤

[@r8edrv4fun65]

A swivel reclining passenger set in that open spot up front.

[@maritzamartinez3359]

Q bello tu perro🐕❤

[@SharonHil]

Nice

[@SueTay.]

Such a nice build but Millie stills the show for sure. Reminds me of my Dozer!

[@anitacash5919]

Lovely build! Correction: thats Millie's couch 🐾 🐾

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 70 yr old (make note l had a birthday) grandma in Texas, USA and by the way l'm subscribed and l hit Like. 🐼

[@kellyp2665]

LUV this build...GREAT JOB!!!🤩🤩

[@user-qd8sr3pp9t]

I love it. How much are you asking for it.

[@joannorman6039]

Nice bathroom,where was the toilet?

[@maritzamartinez3359]

Yo quiero hacer lo mismo...un terreno, prep un bus o van 💖

[@An_Eclectic_Mind]

❤❤❤ I would put either a crafting desk or a space for a dog or cat. I have a 130 lb. Dog...❤❤❤

[@user-ev8fn1nj2m]

So beautiful but millie is what iam looking at so cute!

[@maritzamartinez3359]

Ven a Puerto Rico😊🇵🇷

[@rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs]

Hi. Love your build. How do you handle the privacy issue when showering? It appears that anyone could see through the windows and there was no shower curtain or door. Also, water spray issues. The unbuilt area in the front should have at least one legal/safe passenger seat.

[@Shane.Dennnis]

I actually haven’t used the indoor shower. I shower outside right now so everyone can see me anyway. A shower curtain goes across the front and a curtain goes in front of the window for privacy, The bus isn’t fully done. So I’m putting money into other things rather than the shower inside right now. I don’t have passengers either so the seat you mentioned would just be a waste of space. Most school buses in the United States don’t have seatbelts either. Buses are a lot safer than a normal vehicle

[@rigger4695]

This guy needs a safe space for himself and his bus. 😂

[@cindymerola6249]

Thank u 4 sharing how much r u asking for it