Skoolie Tour | Detailed Tour of Our DIY Tiny Home on Wheels

Welcome to our cozy little home on wheels! We have been living on the road for about 9 months now, and are thrilled to finally release a tour of the bus! All together the build took us about a year and a half, and we spent roughly $40,000 from start to finish. We filmed our entire build, so if you are interested in seeing how we constructed anything in detail check out our build series!
Thank you all for following along on our adventures so far, and we cannot wait to share all that is to come. As always, ask us anything in the comments about our build, lifestyle, or even just our favorite snacks!
🧡Thanks for watching! Bye, love you!
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[@AdventureTrudge]

We forgot to show you our trunk/garage space 🫣 Under the back half of our bed is a ton of storage space that we access from the back door. We’re able to store skis, a snowboard, our backpacking gear, tools, seasonal clothing, and lots of other miscellaneous things back there!

[@harrysteeletreo1]

Nice build! great job on it. One note: Carbon monoxide detector needs to be down near the floor, not up by ceiling....

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you! That’s actually a myth that stems from them needing to be plugged into outlets. If you google it, you’ll find out that carbon monoxide is actually lighter than air and dissipates evenly throughout a space so it’s recommended that the alarms are placed around eye level 😊

[@acaglumac]

The problem with magnetic knives is not when you drive, but when you get into an accident. Sufficient enough force will propel them flying forward.

[@AdventureTrudge]

That’s why we put them on the wall facing the back of the bus 😊

[@afaithfilledlife]

Loved the tour!! Have watched several of your build videos to help with my own build and love them too. It’s awesome to see the final result!!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! Hope your build is going well! 🧡

[@fundamental1020]

like the playbook drilled holes and mold proof board under your mattress.

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Way to go you two, it's great to see you doing so well! 👍🏻. ✌🏻🧡 🌤 🇨🇦 🙂 😉.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! 🧡

[@user-kk4hk4rn2h]

great and well thought out build! hope to bump into you on the road..

[@joesilvawrites]

Congratulations! One of the best bus builds I've seen! Absolutely love it! Love you guys!!!!!!!!!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!!!

[@kaitlynkerns6718]

Everything really looks great on your bus! I really enjoyed the tour!👍🏻

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! 🧡

[@Qwazier3]

Very homie, usable and just the right size.

[@AdventureTrudge]

We agree 🥰

[@ShiftyKen08]

I really like how you were able to tie into the bus alternator as another way to recharge the batteries in emergency situations. Nice build! Be safe out there!

[@AdventureTrudge]

It was a late addition but such a game changer! We had a couple days of nothing but straight rain when traveling through New York and knew it was a necessary upgrade 🙌🏻

[@ShiftyKen08]

@AdventureTrudge it's always good to have a backup for your backup!

[@VERYPURPLE]

You guys are absolutely adorable. ❤🤟🏽Happy trails.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you! 🧡

[@marykoch1666]

Lovely couple. Love your build. Great job!!!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! We’re so happy with how it turned out 🥰🧡

[@zaidavictorialaragonzales1877]

LIKE: GPS, aircon, dinette/sofa/bed

[@brendaallen7683]

Love your build!!! Especially the dinette area. Would you all mind sharing the dimensions of the seating?

[@AdventureTrudge]

They are pinned to the top of the comments on our dinette build video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKOUap-CeNNmidEsi=PkCqSymkpaO5s7Vu 😊

[@rbnhood39]

Really nice job on your build out.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Store soft things in your pillows.use tension curtain rods in cupboards to keep things from falling out 🎉🎉

[@lindamarie6574]

Very nice!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!!

[@tinatakach4824]

Loved the layout of the inside ! Very organized and detailed oriented which is awesome ! Great job . One of the bus tours I’ve seen and I’ve watched many . 🦋💕

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you so much! We put a lot of thought into our layout and we love it 🧡

[@JetLagWarriors]

What colour would you say the outside of your bus is? Burgundy? I love the colour. Anyway, I love everything about your skoolie. I want to start building one of these in a few months. My dream is something like you have, good work.

[@AdventureTrudge]

The color started as “adventure orange” from sherwin williams but we had it tinted a bit darker! Adventure Orange sounds pretty great though 😜 thanks for watching!

[@dockledoo]

I love this!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you for watching!! 🧡

[@philstone5195]

Cute little conversion. My son and daughter-in-law are considering building out a skoolie. Looks like this video was shot in Joshua Tree. My son lives in 29 Palms!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! They should definitely do it, it’s amazing 🧡 This was filmed in Joshua tree! We actually spent the week before in 29 palms staying with a friend, it’s a great little town 😊

[@brutalr8922]

I love this ... 1200w Solar panel.... ❤

[@sandiemable]

Oh my gosh, your Skoolie/home is too stinking cute!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! We love it a lot 🥰

[@jlk5662]

Absolutely love your build!! Can’t wait to build my own soon. You guys are such an inspiration ❤. Also… where is this gorgeous camp spot!!??

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you so much, that means the world to us!! This was at the Belle Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. It’s first come, first serve and since we got there on a Monday morning we had our pick of some amazing spots 😍

[@jlk5662]

That’s awesome!! 💕 thanks!

[@tynitahaines4012]

It's BEAUTIFUL!!!! Be safe out on the road.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! 🧡

[@samanthavincent9476]

Enjoyed your tour, very nice clean organized bus.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! 🧡

[@BuckJones1909]

Creative build! It has a very homey feel! We have subscribed and are looking forward to viewing more of your videos!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! We tried to make it as homey as possible so that means a lot 🧡

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thanq for the video You have a great home on wheels, it's been REALLY well thought out. It's brilliant. PS from what I can see of your window blinds there very pretty. Your gonna wake up to some fantastic views. Do you have locks on your outside cupboards for security ? Stay safe on your travels.

[@AdventureTrudge]

We don’t have any external storage so we don’t have to worry about that 😊 if we did, they’d definitely be locked!

[@RisqueHallway69]

Your bus is so sweet

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! 😄

[@rhondawalker6732]

nice...

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you! 🤗

[@baqtrvl]

I love the place you are staying at when you feel safe can you tell me where you camped. We have not gone anywhere but around our state but we are going to be hitting the road and they place you are staying is beautiful

[@AdventureTrudge]

It’s the Belle Campground in Joshua Tree National Park! It’s first come, first serve and was $15/night. Super beautiful spot, and so convenient to be in the park!

[@TheBrad1]

Looks like you're in my backyard Joshua Tree, CA

[@AdventureTrudge]

Yep! This was in the park 🤗

[@KimDeister]

I was wondering where you find the room to store your dinette cushions when it's in the two-person mode? It's a great design!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you! We just keep them on the drivers seat when we’re parked or throw them on the bed when we’re driving 😊

[@melissahoffman4687]

Awesome tour! Do you plan on getting a wood stove for your bus in the future? You can get the grizzly, or bear size. Great for free heating, and cooking as well!

[@AdventureTrudge]

Probably not while we’re traveling full time, but maybe one day if we park the bus more permanently somewhere! Our diesel heater is just so quick and efficient, we really don’t feel like a wood stove is necessary.

[@andreh7363]

Awesome bus! We are still currently working on ours. You did mention that you work remotely and that’s something that my wife and I are trying to do, so I was wondering how/ what you guys do remotely?

[@AdventureTrudge]

Thank you!! We both were lucky enough to work for a company that opened a lot of remote roles during the pandemic (we’re in the biopharm industry). It seems pretty difficult to find remote work right now unfortunately, because everyone wants it :( it’s not fun but our best advice is to apply to anything and everything 🫣

[@dabidscoo1]

Sweet build! What’s your window AC brand/model? Can’t find one that fits my windows. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@AdventureTrudge]

www.homedepot.com/p/Toshiba-5-000-BTU-115-Volt-Window-Air-Conditioner-in-White-RAC-WK0512CMRU/311290375 This is the one we have 😊

[@joebiz1850]

I subscribed because I saw what I think is a PA license plate. Correct me if I'm wrong and I'll still stay subscribed. Nice bus. Check out crossing PA on Route 6.

[@AdventureTrudge]

Hey PA friend! We’re from Lancaster/Carlisle 🤗

[@joebiz1850]

@@AdventureTrudge Born in Scranton, raised in Jessup.

[@exit8ext]

Can you tell us more about the motocycle you carry?

[@AdventureTrudge]

It’s a 2022 Honda Grom. We bought it with the intention of using it to do quick trips into town so we could leave the bus parked at our campsites. However, after 9 months on the road we decided it was not as convenient as we had hoped and we ended up buying a used car for a secondary vehicle. We still currently have the motorcycle but we’re looking to sell it since we don’t have a need for it anymore.

[@rebeccalevine6411]

Oh I wish she converted the dining area to the 4 person table and chairs and the bed…amazing idea but not understanding how they did that!

[@AdventureTrudge]

We have a full video on our channel showing how we built it and how it converts 😊

[@kevinneumann3845]

Hi. How long is your great bus?

[@AdventureTrudge]

27 feet plus a couple extra for the hitch on the back. We usually just round up to 30 to be safe!

[@patmac7524]

Hi guys! Nice build. We are looking for cabinet latches for our bus build. We looked at your Amazon link but did not see what you used for latches. Would you mind letting us know what’s worked for us? Thank you so much.

[@AdventureTrudge]

We just used these magnet latches from Home Depot on our doors and then the second link are the child locks we have on our drawers to keep them from sliding open when we drive 😊 www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-4-lbs-Magnetic-Catch-White-1-Pack-9235997/303007626 www.homedepot.com/p/Safety-1st-Adhesive-Magnetic-Lock-System-5-Piece-HS293/312479324

[@patmac7524]

@@AdventureTrudge we appreciate this a lot. We see the Home Depot link but not the one for the child proof latches. Thank you.

[@patmac7524]

Oops. Just found the second link! Thanks again. We look forward to more of your videos!

[@dockledoo]

What type of cabinet struts did you use to hold your cabinets open?

[@AdventureTrudge]

Theyre 22lb struts off Amazon. They’re listed in our Amazon storefront (linked in the description) if you’re looking for the exact ones ☺️

[@dockledoo]

@@AdventureTrudge perfect!! Thank you!!!

[@LaheralHaake]

woow how good is this AC unit working?? Can you share a link? Thanks!

[@AdventureTrudge]

www.homedepot.com/p/Toshiba-5-000-BTU-115-Volt-Window-Air-Conditioner-in-White-RAC-WK0512CMRU/311290375 It’s been working pretty well for us! It doesn’t cool down the entire bus but we have it pointing at where we work and the cold air directly on us is enough for us to stay comfortable 😊

[@LaheralHaake]

@@AdventureTrudge Thanks!!

[@michaellassley30]

I wonder what type of work you do in order to stay at home working

[@AdventureTrudge]

We both work in the BioPharma industry doing auditing/data review 🤓

[@dustinellis9321]

What passenger seat did you use?

[@AdventureTrudge]

We found it at a junkyard! They let us walk around and just pick out which seat we wanted, we were specifically looking for one with a built in seatbelt.

[@cassandratiersma9392]

Do you have a link for the window AC you showed?

[@AdventureTrudge]

www.homedepot.com/p/Toshiba-5-000-BTU-115-Volt-Window-Air-Conditioner-in-White-RAC-WK0512CMRU/311290375 here ya go!

[@cassandratiersma9392]

@@AdventureTrudge Thank you! 🥰

[@cathydillehay8061]

No freezer?

[@AdventureTrudge]

Our fridge has a freezer drawer at the top, unfortunately it doesn’t work super well so we have learned to live without it 😅

[@lifehunter6426]

Did you do your own electrical or did you pay a professional?

[@AdventureTrudge]

We did it ourselves! We did a lot of research and had some help from Gavin’s uncle who has a bit of experience with electrical work 😊

[@ModernMessiah]

"So we know the motorcycle hasn't fallen off." 😬😳 you should probably secure it better before you end up in prison

[@AdventureTrudge]

Don’t worry it is VERY secure, that was mostly a joke! It is nice to have eyes on it regardless 😊

[@ModernMessiah]

@AdventureTrudge lol I was like thats gonna be some final destination shit lol 😬 nice build though congrats