Skoolie Conversion: Young Woman Defies Normality to Live in a Bus

[@shouldibehere]

I did the exact same thing to a 1972 International bus back in the 80s. Drove it all over the US for fifteen or so years. It finally got too old to maintain so I gave it away. My kids still yell at me for getting rid of it. Good times!

[@Noahsamonte31]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@mmeowningstar1240]

I feel really bad for her when she finds out who Ellen actually is.😔😔😔 this lady is wonderful

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

Ikr!

[@carlapierle8623]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@danielmelcher7275]

YOUR SO RITE ELLEN IS HIDEOUS

[@jessicak4913]

😂

[@jeanelleray9465]

I’ve a painful condition called trigeminal Neuralgia. Sometimes I am in bed all day, watching KZbin, especially tiny houses and buses. This is my very favorite bus of all. I can watch it a lot, just making me happy. Thank you for Ellen!

[@graceaxisa4213]

When you set up your stall at the markets to sell your art, you should also set up a little 'hairdressing' nook on the side. Heaps of people would stop for a quick haircut! How amazing would that be?! What a gorgeous free spirit you are, enjoying life and moving ahead bravely, without regrets! All the best to you from Australia!

[@kinniwright1642]

Susi Cruiz does the same thing too.

[@barbibutton9619]

Great idea

[@lindacutwright1042]

I totally agree on hair salon on the go. Especially at bus fairs where people who travel need that kind of thing.

[@FjarilGoddess]

So nice, I totaly agree and can I just say that your comment and the energy of it was just lovely.

[@graceaxisa4213]

@@FjarilGoddess thank you so much for your kind words x

[@red_ashcroft]

OH MY GOD! THAT CEILING!!! I love it! So gorgeous!

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

When I first saw it I thought she bought the old Partridge Family Bus, I really like the ceiling in it. She might really want to have a lot of the windows dark tinted. When I bought my coach before I even brought it home off the lot I stopped at a tint shop and had the bedroom windows tinted limousine black and the other windows minus the front windshield tinted 50%. It helps to keep the coach cool. I also have two roof top A/C units. I live in a 36ft Gulfstream Sunstream Hi Rise Class A I have lived in this coach for more than 20+ year's. I like the Schoolies proof you don't have to live in a $300,000 Motor Mansion. I like how creative the Schoolies are. I've renovated my interior as well. And some area's more than once. I think I've picked out my next celing from this video!

[@debbiewagner6248]

I just love her personality! I wish more people could be like her! You go girl!!

[@nikhilsukumar23]

Nailed it! Ditto.

[@bigbearontherun6441]

I agree

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

If you loved the Tiny House song by Kate Steinway used in this video, give this comment a thumbs up! I'm thinking it would be a great theme song. If you're interested in buying the song (or her album) click the link the description.

[@aidamelendez7775]

Congrats it's beautiful and comfortable, you did a good job, keep it up and don't let your dreams vanishe. Love your spirit. God bless you always.

[@shadowsfmstudios]

Dose she know its illegal to have the stop sign on the side of the bus.

[@ambergonzalez1255]

Aw I love the theme song, it’s perfect 👌🏼 ❤️😬

[@Sassyglbeauty]

It’s awesome!

[@vthorseshoe]

best most enjoyable video I have watched in quite a while. LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE.

[@gingercat555]

WOW ... GREAT story Randy ... I envy you and your bus = freedom, a rare thing today ... you have a great attitude to life and the planet ... you are multi talented with your skills ... good on you from England U.K.

[@amandarussell9688]

What an awesome, independent, down-to-earth girl! 😍💖 We need more people like this in our world

[@xanlazaridis4076]

Randy, I plan to create a travelling home and work on the road, too. Your video helped me consider what kind of home to create. I love what you've done with your bus!

[@cryptogrizzly6767]

I wonder if she has changed the name of her bus lol

[@reneefrance6921]

I'm here for this comment

[@carlapierle8623]

Many folks still have no idea...

[@wandaparker9340]

You have a very Beautiful Home in your Bus Conversion! You are a very Beautiful young woman inside and outside! You have a lot of awesome ideas and a very giving, loving heart for our world! Keep on Keeping on! I’m called a Gypsy Woman by my friends. I’m 64yrs young and I live full time 6yrs now, in a 1980 34V Avion Travel Trailer. I absolutely love this lifestyle! I’ll never go back to a sticks n bricks home! God be with you in your wonderful journey’s! Amen!

[@cjsadman3750]

This woman is awe inspiring, wow , so architectural, so independent, so genius! Very beautiful bus conversion, to a home!

[@axellagos1185]

This has been my dream since I was a small child, honestly, I am so in-love with this idea. The thing is though, I can’t drive 😤 (both Legally and actually, I am legally blind so it’s against the law and safety for others and myself and I also find driving to be too much 🙄 [its kind of what makes me not hate that I can’t do it 🤷‍♂️]) so I would have to get with someone that can and hopefully my partner gets why this is such a great idea. Maybe some time in my 20s, midway through college. (I am still a teen)

[@elizachalmers9482]

You can do it!!

[@larrybe2900]

I like Randy's outlook on living. Stay with that and life will be a real experience.

[@RemotePaws]

that idea for getting two couch/futons in the back that fold into eachother is genius. Great use of space and frees up the middle like she wanted. awesome.

[@shadowdancer236]

Omg I'm in love with her lol if I had a bus this is how I'd want it... Well done you should be so proud of yourself!

[@overthinker_overanalyser]

This video has put the biggest smile on my face 😁😁😁😁 Hopefully Ellen sees this and gets you on her show!!

[@wayneblackman6407]

Way to go lady you made your bus a part of yourself. A true artist always does that with everything they do.

[@maiamoussu3015]

This is an entertaining tour. It's good to see the adults laugh when they have a challenge to deal with. The bus is really cool. I'd enjoy living in it, traveling around the country. What a wonderful experience for this couple's children. Congratulations on a job well done. Constance

[@kimberlyrollick5682]

Your home is my favorite of all I seen, I also want to spend smiles and kindness both random and planned, thank you for sharing, I am from Washington state as well, happy traveling!!!!

[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

I totally get the feelings of madness she’s talking about and how she pushes through it back to sanity. My own tiny house project has gone from being a 6 month to a year project to more like 2 years. The bus is cool and it’s true that the building is ever changing ever growing. Live free, live simple. Thanks Jenna.

[@AnnaLVajda]

The existing ceiling and back of bus art were a lovely start and your art is lovely too. Seems ever evolving and adventurous.

[@maddywadsworth4312]

I love her and I adore the bus!!! Also her artwork caught my eye as soon the tour started. It’s beautiful!

[@tracir3072]

Yup, absolutely 💘 this bus! Love the artsy boho feel with a clean line, perfect balance! Ty for the inspiration ladies😀

[@martinostlund1879]

The girl on the wall is a part of a painting by Gustav Klimt.

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

Yeah, not sure if it's from the Kiss or one of the others. I used to know all the Names of Klimt's paintings but I seem to have forgotten a lot of what I once knew as I've got older. Need to get a book on Him to refresh My memory

[@tatianadelabarca6380]

Water Serpents

[@benthere422]

A young lady once invited me to her apartment to see her Klimt.

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Wouldn't it be cool if Ellen Degeneres saw this video of Randy's bus "Ellen DegenerBUS" ? We all know how much Ellen loves KZbin clips! Calling all Tiny House fans, please tag Ellen on Twitter and other social media platforms with a link to this video :) Let's make Randy's dream of meeting Ellen happen!

[@queerkat33]

Suggest to your subs to tweet to Ellen the video via Twitter.

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

great idea!

[@Ilegitdk]

Ellen degeneres* in the title 👻

[@skapunk7024]

Tiny House Giant Journey awesome video you definitely got to do more with your toes like this and come to Jersey and do some in New Jersey also

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Thanks! Fixed

[@lulumoon9]

I absolutely love this bus, even unfinished as it is in this video! Happy travels and happy life!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

I put this on Twitter and sent it to Ellen

[@sylviajones4907]

Love her outlook on life. Love her home. Beautiful!

[@tanushreevaidya6757]

I loved when people like kate have goals in life and do such amazing things to help the world.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smilessister3617]

Love your build and I’m wondering how you feel about Ellen now ?

[@mallorymartin2646]

GET THIS WOMAN ON ELLEN!!!

[@damason724]

No

[@auntmayme8119]

What a testament to a free lifestyle! I can honestly see myself in something like this. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@CarolineisJam]

What an amazing person! People like her inspire me to pursue my dream of a tiny moving home ♥️ would love to travel with such a kind and positive person

[@ttkkcvngtn562]

Where do you park, how do you find places to stay?

[@kinniwright1642]

Most likely learn that along the way and talking to other travellers.

[@JeweLinHisHans]

I love love the paint job on this bus. The quilted look is awesome!

[@ariannecollman1972]

Hi fellow Seattlite Randy! Love your bus! I'm trying to decide between a stick built tiny house, or doing a school bus conversion, but with a bus that has a wheelchair lift so my daughter can get in, and I can take her around the country. Travel is very hard for her, not only for comfort, but for hygiene and other things. Wheelchair modified RV's are extremely expensive and rare, so now I'm seeing if converting a bus with a wheelchair lift would be feasible. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@hcrawford79]

Arianne Collman i wouldn't think it would be all that difficult to install a lift in a bus. They have them for the kids anyway

[@Briebabcock8052]

Just look around on google. There are plenty of wheel chair lift buses that are of reasonable size.

[@barbibutton9619]

Tiny houses would not fair as well moving about as much as it sounds like you are wanting to do. The bus with a wheelchairift sounds more reasonable but that's just what I've heard and just my opinion - and we all know what those are about, lol. But what a wonderful experience u would be able to give your daughter by taking her around the country. Especially since she is less mobile than most. It may be her only chance while mom is still around, ya know?

[@Whats_your_motivational]

Wonder if she changed the name now in 2020 with what has happened with Ellen

[@goodvolks2know372]

Finaly another person that knows about this wonderful fabric. We have a 73 VW bus so I made our currents and yes used magnets to be able to quickly put them up. Great to see, love your bus

[@morningflowerB]

Can see where the previous owner was going with the ceiling and Art Deco period lady. Very kool... Have fun!

[@jeromepadilla8055]

The iron cast liked ceiling, beautiful .

[@kristicameron460]

Beautiful. I would love to see updates on this lady. I hope Ellen has seen this. 🙏❤️🙌🏼

[@tatianadelabarca6380]

Love the mural in the back, from Gustav Klimts painting Water Serpents. Awesome bus.

[@threeicys]

As Americans we have lost the pride and joy of building our own home. These conversions bring back some of that satisfaction. Wellness granted to the builder and the environment!

[@timamyett]

As an American I have built or remodeled virtually everything I have lived in except 2 temporary rent houses. I've built 4 cabins 3-4 barns 3 homes and helped on dozens of friends' houses. I also know dozens of other guys that have done the same thing. As an American there are a lot of people like me ...and there are a lot of people like you.... and that all OK! But just because you are not familiar with us does not mean we are not out here. If you get out and travel you will see a whole different world , that you didn't know even existed .

[@freejojoey530]

352 people who disliked this video are jerks... how could you dislike this? A strong-minded, independent woman who built her home by herself is definitely a win! Great job, I hope to see "Ellen DegenerBUS" on the road someday.

[@maggiebuchanan9369]

It's a cool bus. I was surprised the ceiling tiles were plastic, they look like tin....love them! I think it would be cool, if she continued the paint on the outside....it reminds me of a lovely country quilt. Hope she gets to live her dream!

[@elsagreen1476]

She looks so happy. It's very inspiring.

[@lizard1971]

Omg! That ceiling!! Love your style girl! Love the Gustav Klimt, painted on the back!! You should try to send this video to the Ellen show! I think she would be honored ❤️

[@paulsuprono7225]

YOU GO, GIRL . . . simply, you're an inspiration for all those who dream such, however their timid reservations only stamps down . . . their motivations ! YOU GO GIRL . . . 🌎🇺🇸😁🍀

[@Ollie7707]

Definitely feel like the space could have been used a little better but it’s still a cute little house. And good for her for taking initiative

[@Mrs_Dale]

💖💖💖💖💖 Such A Precious & Joyful Young Lady 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gamphace1]

I'm in love 💓💖💚 ,perfect name and perfect design/setup, you forget your on a bus ,thank you for sharing

[@wendymathews1030]

Good for you sweetheart, you go live your life how you want! It’s your’s to do with as YOU please. I’m so glad you don’t let the “eye rollers” discourage you!! 👍🏻

[@melodybroome6203]

Wow!!! I love the bus and the wonderful woman already making this world a happier place to be :-) Thank you for sharing!

[@TuanNguyen-zf1op]

She is truly happy of her current life. Wish her all the best

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

Ellen would approve & be proud of how ur bus summarizes her! I also love Ellen! She’s the only Hollywood image left I still look up to. Ellen’s the funniest & inspirational to us all. I love her intro dance 😂 Everything inside ur bus is just beautiful! Good luck to you & Happy traveling!

[@Sassyglbeauty]

My favorite is the outside paint job! It’s amazing!

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

That ceiling is my dream ceiling. I wouldn't even know where to start to try to find something similar but I am seriously in love!!!!

[@feedyoursoul1383]

Great bus and such a great woman with a beautiful positive mind!!!

[@jini9755]

Randy you are fantastic! You go girl!

[@josejr.canillas7704]

Nice bus conversation to permanent home. I love it.

[@noras.5355]

Awesome home! Take care and enjoy your journeys and adventures, Randy!

[@HM-id5fr]

I died when I heard the name of her home. I love it!

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

*Randy, love your attitude, spirit & energy!!!* I thought perhaps I would prefer to get a true short bus skoolie, but yours looks to be just a tad bigger, like a midsize. I think that's even better! Thank you so much for the inspiration. 💖 I have yet to figure out how I'm going to fund my skoolie & such, but when I do, hope to see you on the road sometime!! 😄🚌🚌😄🚌🚌🚌🚌😄🚌🚌😄

[@Tavanator88]

This is such a nice video..what a sweet lady..love her positivity...thanks for sharing.

[@marvalousmetanoia9139]

This was a beautiful conversation, I love her personality.

[@demofactory]

Love the bus!!!! Looks like you foreclosed on the Partridge Family!!!!!!!

[@rimbluebooks]

Anyone felt teary when she was talking about her bus 😭❤ love the design

[@AndrewOdom]

I just tweeted to Ellen. The bus is looking great Randy. So honored to call you a friend. Great video Jenna! Keep it up.

[@tammywines9771]

Andrew M. Odom Lmfao did Ellen answer back? No !! Just what we all knew ! Your hero....

[@sambarton202]

Awesome bus! Few ideas: take down passenger observations mirror and have roll down insulated curtain. Boat winch crank with lock pin to drop rear deck.

[@wandamartinez9827]

Awesome!!! Follow your dreams... Keep Going!!!

[@SrSrk98]

it is truly amazing to see people with so little things have the biggest heart ever:) freedom from materials DO create free minds and soulful beings:) God bless good souls everywhere:) be happy...keep smiling! :)

[@vigerminaberrios4116]

Beautiful bus, I love the gypsy look. Very organized.

[@stevestranz8790]

Awesome bus, Happy Trails! 🚌🚍✌️♥️🙏

[@geraldkim4801]

Awesome and inspiring, thanks.

[@realdeal7074]

I love the art of that woman. Would have liked to see the finished look

[@johnlambe9869]

I love this bus & it's owner. Watch that bottle doesn't fall.

[@4TIMESAYEAR]

Cute name for your bus - and I really admire the attitude - wanting to "make the world a better and more beautiful place". Just a note, though - that it's ordinary people living ordinary lives faithfully and honorably, with no special recognition, who already do "amazing things to make the world a better and more beautiful place". That covers everyone from stay-at-home-moms, to dads who may stay at a boring job to faithfully put food on the table. It's those everyday normal people, single or not, who who do good deeds for their elderly and/or disabled neighbors or anyone else who needs a hand - w/o expecting to get paid for it. Even a kind word at the right moment to someone else (especially when we're not feeling so good ourselves) can make a huge difference in two people's lives (yours and the other person's). It's living our everyday lives like that which makes our acts "amazing things" that make the world a better place. Imagine if we'd all been raised with the understanding that you don't have to do great things to accomplish that - just make use of the opportunities that come our way, no matter how small, given to us on a daily basis. 👍😉🙂😊

[@ImDBatty1]

Thank you Jenna for this fun house tour! 🙂 Randy, you're awesome! You rock! 🤘😎🤘 You're an inspiration and someone who's living your dream! Thank you for letting Jenna into your home! You have a beautiful skoolie! 😊 🖤🦇

[@barbibutton9619]

I really like that u can move around in your bedroom area. Nice. AND THAT CEILING. WHOA. Would copy it but it looks labor intensive

[@waiklim]

A house costs less than a used car, great job !!!

[@fionafiona1146]

Were?

[@pincel64]

But the house won't move.

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

I live in my Gulfstream 36ft RV when I bought it pre-owned at that time the slide outs just became the next big thing. People were trading in RV's to get one with a slide out. The dealership could hardly give away a coach that didn't have one. I didn't want a slide out, I had my choice of a lot of different makes and models. I chose the Gulfstream Sunstream Hi Rise because I liked the storage under it. The color and it has a side isle and complete closed in bathroom. I have no intention of ever living in conventional housing again. I love the RV lifestyle.

[@Stacy_Sunshine]

Jena, I have to ask if that is YOU singing, after listening to all the different versions of this cute song in the background.... ??? and this bus and lady are amazing!

[@OrdieStone]

Randy, you rock! What an incredible inspiration. I just know Ellen is going to love you and what you're doing.

[@shelleyhillier7581]

i absolutely love your bus.......specially the sink taps and countertop!! great job girl!!!

[@reneecannon1250]

Adorable rolling art ♡

[@KennyLeeSundowners]

Very cool. I also live in a bus. I think it is practical. Stay strong. Stay free.

[@markmaue9246]

I bought the same style bus today, can I ask who you used for insurance and did you get rv plates. Thanks

[@beverleybev7060]

always evolving and changing is right. i am in my converted shuttle bus super basic and its time for a few more permanent ideas. 3 years now.

[@aidamelendez7775]

Just because she named her home Ellen doesn't mean she wants money why everthing has to be negative, sweetie even is the bus has her name always be yourself. If she does fine you never let it get to your head, just be YOURSELF always, always.

[@mysingalongsong]

Great Bus!! Hey......where did you get those hook magnets from?? Anyone reading this comment know?

[@tommorin6195]

Very cool, very smart to try things out & maybe move it around till it works best for you, interior wide I mean. Living the dream, good for you. Can tell your very happy.

[@karenorr7550]

I see these all the time & think they are great. Something I have not heard anyone talk about is the upkeep of the motor. Do you take as is or are you having the motor gone through to make sure its 100% operational?

[@twelge15]

'Enigmatic Nomadics' (Jamie's KZbin channel) invented this giant Van/Bus build campout off of I-10 by Blyth, CA. They have a small army that does free Solar Installs. And Electric Roof Fan installs every November. Bring the stuff you want installed. They install it for free.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

YES!!!! What a great idea! Jamie is awesome!

[@twelge15]

CoolCat Carolena Cool! In clear, warmer, dryer climates vehicles turn can into greenhouses. That's why everyone loves two Fantastic Fans on their roof. One blowing fresh air in. One hot air out.

[@CraigDG]

wow. amazing. you are an inspiration. the arty almost Bohemian interior is sensational. have a great life.

[@michellejohnson0319]

I love the ceiling tile. What a cool bus!

[@lelechim]

Maybe Randy and her bus could be featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. That is a nifty stove. I've seen a coal stove that looks just like it (larger, of course) in an old home advertised as a tear down. I didn't think they were still around!