Solo Female Converts Vintage RV Into a Stunning Tiny House

In this video, we take you on a tour of a 1978 Commander motorhome that @a.girl.and.her.commander converted into an amazing little home on wheels that she shares with her two cats. We also chat about road life and she gives her advice to people who are wanting to venture into #fulltimetravel.
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[@SuperStarDIY]

I have watched another video about Jessie's 'Mander. But it didn't really show the challenge she faced, like this one did, with the water damage she found, after the purchase. I have faced a very similar situation, after getting the camper home, tearing into it, and realizing that there was far more damage than I originally saw... Starting with having to do a complete tear-out of the ceiling and most if the built-ins and then having to remove sections of the floor to replace them. I probably still have another 6 months or more of work. 😔 When I searched for the other video to watch, this one came up and it gave me the strength to continue moving forward with my camper. Thank you!👍😍 I now have two (!) videos to watch, to remind me that hard work. And persistence will pay off! Thamks, Jessie for sharing your story!👍😊🚚

[@lindagolden9892]

🙌👏 amazingly skilled young lady; unique personal touches.

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Isn’t she though?! Did a great job giving Mander a facelift.

[@lindagolden9892]

In retrospect I feel the hippie generation of my youth is rejuvenating through these younger set of full time rv’ers. It’s wonderful being allowed a peek into your lives, creativity, viewpoints, perspectives, how y’all make it work while totally enjoying the carefree lifestyle rv’ing can afford. I began my rv journey back in May 1999 & never regretted a moment. From age 47 forward now 67 the peacefulness & freedom of my rv home affords me a frugal lifestyle without lacking comfort. I hope y’all continue for many years to come this adventurous & liberating lifestyle. 🐞

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Rachel and I always joke that we would have probably fit in better in the 60’s. LOL. That’s very reassuring to hear that after 20 years of RV life you’re still loving it. We have a really hard time imagining going back to the normal home ownership. Too much freedom in bus life. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Safe travels!

[@stevelansdowne]

Thanks for the tour. You must be so proud of what you’ve done to her!

[@brianfleck2997]

I'm glad to see someone happy being alone for me happiness is sharing it with someone.

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Yes, it is pretty incredible to see how some folks enjoy their alone time. We definitely enjoy traveling together.

[@catherinesayle9827]

I love the windows all around the back

[@bambihargrove6499]

Women Rock, I have a 1985 Class A Chevy Allergo about 8 yrs now, I Love old vehicles also not full time yet still I'm working full time but Can't wait to be just like you. 😁👍

[@skylarbrooks4524]

mander was cool. and your bloopers were adorable.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Wow. A full size refrigerator and stove. Makes me jealous trying to eek out space in my Forester SUV.

[@spiritflower6640]

Thank you, for this! it's great to see and hear about... I'm interested to hear more about how she approaches her safety in this lifestyle.🙏🏼👍

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

When I was 20 I traveled across the country skydiving and staying at different drop zones while I packed parachutes to make money to get to the next destination. It was an amazing experience and I wouldn't give it up for anything. I love that she is deciding to explore and enjoy her life now. I was single when I did all my crazy travels and it was amazing. I'm now married to an awesome husband and we've been married for 20 years, but I'm so glad I did what I did when I was single. Don't wait to enjoy life no matter where you are in life. I hope you all continue to have amazing adventures. My husband and I just started converting our own bus and your channel has been a wonderful inspiration for us!

[@gracecallowayable]

What an awesome life!!!👠🚌👠

[@tomaustin4526]

Very cool tour ❤️👍😎🚌 She did a great job 😊thanks for sharing and safe travels

[@SoulfulBusLife]

We really appreciate the comment. I think she did a great job as well. Just need to get a handle on saying kind of a bit too much. 😂

[@peggychapman7835]

Loving your home congratulations on your adventures with your kitty

[@davidchung6479]

It looks so roomy... Great little bike and the rack is very easy and handy stay safe and sane 🐈🚌🛵👍🌎

[@davidchung6479]

It looks amazing what a bargain fabulous refub inspiration to have a go yourself 👍

[@davidlong9046]

I think I just found my soulmate lol. She's really cool and wicked smart. Hopefully the universe will have our paths cross. Ahhh.. Life love and fun

[@jennierich3682]

Absolutely love it.

[@Fanzindel]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@thegoodsheep7467]

Can you also guys film a honest cons of living in a bus? Like is there any? Just to be a reminder for people like me who wants to also live a life on a bus that for sure it isn't always going your way. I would really love to hear some of the hardships you had for me to learn. 😊

[@SoulfulBusLife]

That’s a good video idea. Just like any life style there are always pluses and minuses, but for the most part Bus life has a lot more pluses than minuses.

[@thegoodsheep7467]

@@SoulfulBusLife that's a relief. Cant wait for your videos.

[@SuperStarDIY]

If you're interested I am doing a series of videos showing what it's like to rehab a Vintage camper.(I have an '81 Jayco Jaygull and, very much like Jessie, I wanted a "prettier" camper, but I had to resign myself to getting an ugly one, in order to afford it.💰👎 I've stopped for a little while because I got injured doing it but as the weather warms up I'm going to start doing more. Actually tomorrow I'm going to upload a new video. I realize that it's not about the life that you live while in your tiny home, bus, camper, whatever. But it is like what Jesse and many others have gone through, rehabbing an old camper so that you can live in it. And that part is totally not glamorous! I think that living in it will be the easiest part of the whole thing!🌟😄👍 I will warn you, my videos aren't really great. 🤔 The information is good but the cinematography, if you will, is not great. 😏😔I'm just trying to get information out to people, not learn editing skills, at this point! 😀

[@Msx_xIrene]

This was cool!

[@sp10sn]

The bedroom sunporch is the spot!

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

Awesome tour with a great person...

[@StephyMarie68]

Does anyone else ever wonder what these people do for their jobs???????

[@fenleevolquooper4260]

Yes, but also they probably sell art or do something artsy?

[@fenleevolquooper4260]

Or maybe do temp jobs.

[@SoulfulBusLife]

The answer is really different for everyone, but most people who travel work remote jobs. Rachel works for a non-profit remotely and I run a business remote back in WA as well as get some funds from this channel and some other blogs we have written. Just like building the bus you have to be creative with how you make money and for the most part can’t rely on just one source of income. When you create multiple streams of revenue it’s a lot easier to get by.

[@WeRoamtheUnknown]

Soulful Bus Life love the channel guys ! How does one get a guest spot ? I’m new to KZbin myself and currently building my vintage RV Chappie.

[@BeccaTheBoring]

Most work remote jobs, limited mostly by internet access. My youngest graduates next month, and I’ve been working on getting myself into the situation where I can live like this.

[@bonnienklyde918]

Ive seen this video before, and I love mander even more. Great job. Im hoping to find a mander of my own. Thanks for sharing.

[@vickicromer561]

Just found you from your tiny house tour. Would love to see more of the animals playing. I've never seen rabbits at play. I'm an animal lover, as a lot of peeps are. Your bus is gorgeous!!! One of the prettiest around. Looking forward to seeing more of you two on you tube.❣️❣️❣️

[@kaylaphair7501]

Wow I love this! People with things in common 😍 just satisfied I am, wish I could live like this... 22 weeks pregnant with my partner in crime, idk I never see many people with kids

[@SoulfulBusLife]

I am actually in the process of editing a tour video we did with a family of four living in a bus. It is absolutely doable with a family.

[@caseyslifewithcp3727]

I wish you all uploaded more I follow a lot of traveling bus people and by far you all are my favorite

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Casey'slifewithCP Awe, Thank you so much. We have recently been doing some renovations to the bus so I have been absolutely slacking on making more videos, but I have two currently in editing so stay tuned!

[@davidhillewig]

21:50 hahahahaha priceless!

[@pissoff234]

I could grow old with this woman

[@psykologkatrinenissen1507]

I love the interview. But It would be great with at little more light in there, so you could see the vans interior better.

[@SunuFitrawan]

Your lifestyle is all dreaming on in my life 🙂 hopelly I can get ❤ from preaty women like You 😘 and bought me to motorhome life 🤠

[@TrustingYourProcess]

Love this video! What does Jessie do for income?

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Thank you so much! You can find more out about Jessie and how she funds her travels at her website agirlandhercommander.com. You can also visit her on Instagram @a.girl.and.her.commander.

[@xiomaragamez7991]

I thought they broke up

[@GODSGIFTGAMING]

what kind of engine oil does it take? also is it desil or regular fuel

[@TheSare423]

😂 you mean you can't can't do a conversion in a weekend with a couple 2x4s and some flooring!? 😂😂😂 the windows alone are a huge endeavor 😭😂

[@nomorebsforme]

Hey are you still loving your RIG? I want to know how expensive it is to actually travel in IT?

[@Sammydx1]

Update ?

[@Gobbersmack]

I just bought one of these, how do I contact this woman?

[@tutorjulslee2357]

Is this location Utah?

[@SoulfulBusLife]

It was actually in Nevada.

[@balla6010]

I would love the freedom, but i do wonder about finances how do you cover your costs, and personal safety have you have any negative experiences. Keep enjoying the journey.

[@SoulfulBusLife]

So far we have not had any negative experiences, but we never stay somewhere if we don’t feel comfortable and we also try and avoid major cities, which is where most of your crime is. As for costs, we both have jobs that we can do remotely so that helps to fund our lifestyle. We also do not have a mortgage, car payment or any utility bills since we are completely self sufficient. So, because our bills are so small we don’t need to make very much to cover all our monthly expenses.

[@balla6010]

@@SoulfulBusLife thank you for feedback, i hope you keep enjoying your beautiful lifestyle, you have a beautiful country to explore. And continue to stay safe.

[@caseyslifewithcp3727]

Would you all ever quit the bus life

[@SoulfulBusLife]

As of right now we do not see an end to Bus life, but that isn’t to say that if we found the right piece of land to homestead that we might set down roots. Travel and just living is so fulfilling that it is hard to want to live any other way.

[@caseyslifewithcp3727]

@@SoulfulBusLife have you ever had a house

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Yes, we have rented and “owned” (let’s face it, the banks own our homes until when/if it is paid off) several homes over the years. We actually own Luna outright and have zero utility bills except, food, fuel (diesel and propane), cell phone and whatever other things we maybe find necessary.

[@caseyslifewithcp3727]

@@SoulfulBusLife sorry for asking so many questions I just have a disability wheelchair-bound and everything due to cerebral palsy and I just think it's amazing that people can redo a school bus and live in it so sorry for annoying you

[@SoulfulBusLife]

Casey'slifewithCP No worries at all. We are happy to answer questions. 😁

[@djdarrenrv]

deprogramming is essential. it's weird to be in an RV and watch the 9-5 world outside go by so fast. too fast. freedom!

[@Richard-R-S]

🙏🏻🕊💜🚍...

[@adhiyandamayanti7307]

I really wonder for all of you...because in do jobs can be removed and do jobs as well.not like mostly people in the world..do the job and must fingering print..in every morning....lol....wish me can bu but bus and follow like this channel...

[@Chamindo7]

So much misgendering of old RVs. Pre 90's vehicles are known to be pansexual transexual male lesbians whose pronouns are jer/trink/zenon.