Spacious Shuttle Bus Conversion Built For Family Adventures - DIY Tiny House

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Not all rigs have to be built for full time travel. This family built this awesome DIY shuttle bus conversion to explore during the down times in their city. For some, being close to friends and family is more important than hitting the road, and I totally understand that. Regardless if you are building for full time or part time, this tour video has a ton of great info!
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[@TinyHomeTours]

Not everyone that builds a tiny house wants to travel full time. This couple converted a shuttle bus for family adventures. Is fulltime something you are considering or looking to adventure from time to time?

[@andjulia9292]

I would love to workcamp for a few years, and the shuttle bus would be the right size for me. If only I had the carpentry skills.

[@offgriddesign2484]

Andjulia, maybe find someone that does and pay them. I’m looking to help others accomplish their mobile architecture dreams. Good luck.

[@mscalucas]

I would love one for weekend adventures, but don't have enough space in my driveway unfortunately.

[@jazzieash87]

Christine A Lucas we rent Buss Lightyear out through Outdoorsy! You may consider a rental from time to time until you have the space!

[@barbibutton9619]

Full time living but will keep some items in storage

[@pigoff123]

Traveling is great for kids. My father was in the military an we traveled all the time. It makes kids independent. I was 15 an traveling in a foreign country on buses an trains by myself or with friends. It was fun.

[@victordelrosario8078]

I have a bus just like yours for over a year now. I've searched looking for interior conversion designs appealing to me to no avail until I've seen yours. Good job and thank you.

[@ronque23]

I love the people who devise to make their own skoolies as much as their tiny homes. My kind of people.

[@loveofchrist1840]

Excellent! Really like the look of the wood ceiling.......very simple yet spacious and modern with a cozy element! A very lovely couple......they truly love each other.....well suited.....All the best to you and the little family!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Love this layout. The designated bed cubby is so quaint and cozy looking..great job

[@barbibutton9619]

Yes, I love it too

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Janey your smile is priceless😊

[@marvanbee]

I really like your layout, especially that the bedroom feels like a much seperately space.

[@SaidiLouise]

To this couple....GBR!! Also...awesome conversion!

[@brokerhc]

Too many people nowadays built these incredible shuttle bus or ambulance conversions in many creative ways and they appear to be allergic to plumbing. This bus could use a better freshwater tank, a gray water tank, a shower and an enclosed toilet that could be located with the shower enclosure. I would put the shower/toilet enclosure right where the side door is. I would remove the folding doors on the passenger side, level the steps to the bus floor and use the side door (if it fits) as the new passenger door with a folding ladder. I would replace the side door with a panel and a smaller window for the shower. I would put the nice jump seat at the front.

[@germanevision]

The absence of a wet bath has saved so much space and the interiors are bright and expansive. Now convert the doorway space of 3x3 feet into a convertible bathroom with used water running out from under the door. You will also get privacy for toilet while not having to spare any space for the bathroom. Beautiful layout.

[@tinabost4748]

Germane Vision , I can’t quite picture that. Also, the used water would need to go to a grey tank.

[@germanevision]

@@tinabost4748 It's not complicated. The doorway and bathroom are two spaces which cannot be used for storage. And you cannot design the interiors without them. So use the doorway of 3'x3' (or bigger as you wish) as convertible bathroom. Make the walls of the bathroom with collapsible material and not permanent structures so that the bathroom does not disturb the openness of the interiors. Pull the walls of the bathroom only when you need to use it. If you use water only during boondocking along with appropriate natural soaps then it will be like an outdoor shower and you can take a shower without clothes.

[@aleph_rosa]

Are we gonna ignore that they called the bus "bus(buzz)lightyear"? 😂 That's the most creative pun I've heard for a bus 😂

[@jazzieash87]

Hahaha. Our son is a major Buzz Lightyear fan. It was too perfect to pass up!

[@pats4373]

I caught that too. How cool!

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

I'm going to name mine canna-bus.

[@itzrach4308]

I thought of bud light year wayyyy before they did

[@shellbellexx3]

🚐 Not only is this house-bus design well thought out and aesthetically pleasing but the owners are literally the most adorable couple ever!! I really enjoyed this tour.🚐 ❤️🧡💛💚💚💙💜🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤️ I will be following their journey for the laughs and positivity. Great job everyone🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dorisdaumann5914]

The only thing I miss here is a shower .... why is this ?! There are possibilities to put one in - other people did it .... I also would put some pillows on the couch area - the rest is great !!! 🌻 From Germany with love !! ❤

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Doris how are you doing!!

[@iamwhoisayiam4194]

Most amazing layout!! Great design! Beautiful and loving couple that actually work with each other, A +!

[@fairrider3346]

NO, NO YOU ARE NOT. YOU ARE KIDDING YOURSELF AND DELUSIONAL.

[@eleanorcramer7986]

Great name and energy. I like your part time concept for following the weather, seasons. I envy the ability to work remotely as well as your particular talents and job descriptions. Thanks fir sharing

[@offgriddesign2484]

Appreciate it! Thanks for commenting.

[@Cyndy101]

Skyler is obviously crazy talented!! I love his design of this bus! This is exactly the size bus I want to eventually own. I can guarantee you I'm saving your contact information and I will by using your talents to design my bus in about 2 years. It will definitely look a lot like yours layout wise - minus the tiny human needs. 😁👍🏼 It will definitely require furry family needs though. 🐶🐱🐱 Anyway this is a great bus 🚌 and looks really amazing. Very pretty inside! 👩🏻‍🎨💛🤍👍🏼👍🏼

[@jazzieash87]

Yes! Please contact Skyler when you are ready! :) so excited for your big dreams. They are so worth it.

[@Cyndy101]

@@jazzieash87 Thanks Ashley 😊 PS I followed you on IG 🥰 I have to keep a close 👁 eye on you guys so I can contact when I'm ready.

[@Blazeskitchen]

@@jazzieash87 how many feet did you have for space inside just curious building one now

[@Jim-re3sr]

I'm converting a 2013 shuttlebus. I looked at lots of RVs and hate the kitchen. Yours is really awesome.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I love that you are teaching your son on the road. I think road schools kids are the smartest. My children are grown but I think if this lifestyle had been popular we would have done it. I took my daughters on trips when they were young and it was always a learning experience. For a while I was a single mom. I should have considered this as an option but it just was not on my radar. Now my husband and I would like to travel some. Looking to convert a bus or van into our road home. We want to visit our daughter in Florida and take our dogs with us, getting out there soon hopefully. Y’all talking care be safe and well! Leslye

[@jazzieash87]

Yes, road school is an incredible option and it seems like there are a ton more options for schools now that many people are forced to do remote learning with COVID. I'm eager to see new companies create new ways to educate our children as a result of the pandemic! :) Thanks for the sweet comment.

[@CMV314]

Road school kids are robbed of important socialization opportunities. No classmates or neighbors to befriend. These are important to a child's development.

[@michellechefmimiross4902]

I ❤ your bus build. Especially the bedroom setup. Very genius 👏

[@alexandria1316]

I love this! But I probably would’ve taken a tiny bit of space to make an enclosed wet bath/room for the toilet ) and throw pillow on sofa for sure but this beautiful well done with the water system to

[@barbibutton9619]

I love that u framed out the windows in the kitchen area. Very very nice! Looks superb and nicely decorated

[@jazzieash87]

Yes! It definitely adds more space while cooking plus makes it look a little nicer!

[@davidramossalsologoporexse2469]

Our country is beautiful 😍 and huge lot's of places to visit..and you guys got a super bus conversion congratulations 👏

[@suedesignable]

Where do you shower???? Toilet has zero privacy otherwise it’s a good layout

[@charvicreation5284]

Yaaa...

[@MR-xf8xg]

Seldom do the toilets have privacy unless they have shower big enough to sit in. Some people explain how it works for them. He says They only use it for #1. Many van lifers use gyms to shower. Many gyms allowed kids or they could take turns while one of them stay with the child in the bus.

[@MR-xf8xg]

How come no one ever asks how the couple has privacy for intimacy? The child's bed is right over theirs. Is he expected to sleep through it?

[@suedesignable]

It’s all weird. I wouldn’t want to be using a public gym for showers and a place to go potty. Nope. And kids??? When they gotta go they gotta go. This is not for everyone.

[@elisscaliving5864]

Why you need privacy

[@sbleezy]

As soon as you said Nebraska, I had to subscribe. Fellow native Omahan here🤙

[@rootedmellow5541]

this is an awesome conversion. I struggled with a design over a safe seat for my son. The folding seat is the best one idea I've seen. Thank you for sharing.

[@jazzieash87]

We struggled with this as well! When we first started traveling we just drove in a separate vehicle. But so glad we modified to have this foldable seat.

[@linzyevans3787]

​@jazzieash87 is there a good way to reach you guys to discuss design help? Thanks in advance

[@allinkedupalways4163]

I love treasure hunting today I picked a dresser and two matching twin beds out of the trash off the side of the road and picked it up and sold it at a new and used furniture store..... I kept the dresser looked it up online the dresser is from Ashley furniture and is worth $850 and the matching beds were worth about $400 a piece

[@abeldelosangeles6255]

Oh my God the ending was worth the watch 😂🤣🤩

[@susanagalvan119]

Thank you two to share Enjoy! Beautiful home!

[@annbullard7657]

I love the shuttle house, and the couple!

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Ann how are you doing!!

[@bellarose7897]

Add a shower/wet room over by the seating area and this would be perfect, you have the space one could definitely fit

[@LaurenAnne6]

I feel about Kansas City the way he feels about Omaha. Lol!

[@stephanieconrad72]

This is by far my favorite design amongst all vans, shuttles, diy campers, etc. The coordination and organization is superb. -durham NC go Duke

[@s.o.7174]

How cute they are! I loved this couple!

[@sharonsteele8915]

Beautiful job on the bus..cozy and comfortable..

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Sharon how are you doing!!

[@EverydayMama]

Great build! I would put a swivel on that chair for extra usable comfy seating.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello beautiful your smile is priceless😍

[@tamiweber9409]

Beautiful build and setup💜💜💜💜💜 Quaint town they're in 💜💜💜💜💜

[@debbiemoreton2372]

Beautiful conversion!!

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Debbie how are you doing!!

[@nadinenugent-grant1534]

You made me laugh and punch the air and said along with you "to infinity and beyond" happy trails guys.

[@LoveAimshigh]

Love the look & the bed set up! Super diff & cute!!!

[@dwhite-green9133]

BEAUTIFUL Build

[@cosmickate4947]

one of the best I've seen, it's like two separate rooms.

[@eleven903]

i have to say; out of all the designs i've seen online for layout; yours makes the most sense. I like the way you have put your bed on the side at the back! Good for you!

[@jazzieash87]

Thank you for the comment. Much appreciated!

[@roxysalsedo1294]

that is beautiful and just what ive been dreaming of!!!

[@itsanorristhing3825]

This is awesome ! I would have loved to have thought of this for camping trips and etc. When my daughter was little. Your child is so lucky! Awesome job

[@alanhudson8718]

Yes me too with my son, i just love drooling over these amazing diy buses and vans.lol.

[@itsanorristhing3825]

@@alanhudson8718 my daughter is 22 now so I I bought a shuttle bus finally and told her by sept 23 I am off she can keep the house!

[@brandeewhite3194]

Hello from Omaha!! Super excited to see a build from someone who a. is from my hometown and b. has a family. I’ve been doing research and watching ALL the videos. Love this!!

[@jazzieash87]

Hey Brandee! So excited to see a fellow omaha friend! Feel free to message us with questions!

[@eileengale7661]

They are too cute!!! 😁 Love the bus name, layout and their positive attitudes! Great jobs too btw! ☺️

[@cashronin0002]

Nice design & the dude seems to have a natural truthful demeanor. I luv the baby car seat idea.

[@brianshaddock5483]

You had me at Space Shuttle.

[@diedredunham7383]

You two are so cute!!

[@keishav6630]

They seem like really cool people. Would love to meet someday. :)

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Lovely bus build! What an airy and open feel. Love the name, Bus Lightyear, so clever! What a lovely couple you are. Very nice tour, great design layout. I like the way the bedroom area has those partial walls on either side. Reminds me of a Chinese garden with wall cutouts separating spaces. 0:55 - The toaster oven is the type that gets very hot on all sides. It needs ventilation. Even if you put firebrick in that cabinet, it will overheat its own controls. Very big fire hazard on that toaster oven. Maybe a slide out tray would work. Please be sure to take it out each time you use it.

[@tdcrom]

Thats a really nice build....home away from home.

[@urflofit2010]

I LOVE snoreboarding

[@chiarahorne2653]

Guys... I love the fridge freezer!!! So huge compared to other van life conversions! Someone pls share the link to where I could get one? Thanks!

[@ih8yall]

Can the propane tank just sit inside like that? I thought I had heard on other builds that they leak and need a special cubboard with an exterior vent and alarm? Are there special tanks that make it ok?? Great build!

[@jacquelinelu8900]

I love the layout! The windows make it feel open and airy!.

[@Stoogewriter]

Beautiful! Good job!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Tiny home tours. Those hanging closets don't take many teeshirts, there a good idea tho.

[@mecalcreates]

GO HUSKERS! From another Omaha Native! 😃

[@gpan62]

Awesome, especially for part time.

[@dogcatparty7371]

Very pretty home!

[@janethalvarado3903]

You are always welcome to come hang out with us in Las Vegas😃

[@jackie6189]

Love it! Continued BLESSINGS

[@TheDenisedrake]

Love the build and the design. Thanks!

[@ShinningLite]

AWESOME 💯💯Thanks for sharing!!

[@Buildistics]

6:14 *Them:* "Omaha has really harsh seasons - it's really hot and humid, and it's really cold in the winter" *Me: Laughs in Minnesotan*

[@AlwaysLisaLisa]

Keep up the good work guys❤️❤️

[@juanitaskelton448]

Very nice. Simple, roomy, and looks clean and comfy.

[@sylviajustice5013]

Looks very nice. But for resale value, I would cut down the kitchen length, take out closet and make a wetbath. There should be enough room.

[@barbibutton9619]

For someone without children, u could take out the seat they installed. For me, I definitely need a shower in my build.

[@dorisdaumann5914]

@@barbibutton9619 me too !!!

[@alienape3171]

I've been calling it Snail life but I don't know why more people don't do this. I've been looking at doing it once my youngest moves out. So right now I get to plan.

[@lorimangold2890]

I love your cooler fridge, great idea

[@lpsmith33]

glad your "really into" fresh water.... i love when people say they are into certain normal things like its a hobby.... :) ...nice video and bus tho TBH a little jealous.

[@magnoliasmyrna]

Totally inspiring!

[@MC-dd8ls]

Lovely couple you are! Really enjoyed the tour. Thank you : )

[@gcchair7634]

Nice …very creative!😊

[@TheCgilbert9935]

If you guys think that buddy heater can keep that bus warm in the winter is crazy. Snowboarding in colorado mountain can get -10

[@Makingdifference100]

Man your bus conversion has everything I want in a bus but one minus thing I would add is a full bathroom with a shower instead of using a toilet in the middle of the bus, wide open. But I love your idea. I would love to have you to help me to layout my bus conversion one day. Way to go.

[@birybenjamin3522]

Woow that was amazing

[@outingsforoldladieswhoaren7664]

Love u guys. Great energy and attitude.

[@wendylbranchfield7959]

Love it!!!!!!!!👌🏽👍🏼👍🏼🎄👏👏👏

[@barbarabutler4159]

How do you shower ?

[@offgriddesign2484]

We have a solar shower, aka an outdoor shower that we sometimes use, or use our YMCA membership to work out and shower.

[@barbarabutler4159]

Good to know. Nice bus. Love the cozy bed.

[@sososanchez3512]

Beautiful..

[@bonniel3679]

Love the name!!

[@crosisofborg5524]

You can use a level in a bus that’s on unlevel ground. Just establish the slope of the ground it’s on and then adjust to find level.

[@anthonycoffey816]

Well thought out bus, dig alot of the functional designs 🤓

[@michaelprithviraj6039]

Nice but i don't like putting the toilet just beside sleeping area

[@melissaholliday7695]

Hello from Lincoln! Great job!

[@jazzieash87]

Yay! Fellow Nebraskan!

[@melissaholliday7695]

@@jazzieash87 I've been watching a lot of the Tiny House videos. You guys did an awesome job! I wish I were handy enough to accomplish what you have done!

[@kathyg.8960]

Great bus build. I like that you have a large floor area for your little one to play. Good thinking. 👍

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Kathy how are you doing!!

[@sweetvonbettie1]

Busslightyear.! Lol

[@journeytoliving7344]

Really nice, did a great job

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Ann how are you doing!!

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

I love it!

[@mybeautifulmonster03]

What do you do about showers?

[@jazzieash87]

We usually stay with friends or find campgrounds. We have a solar shower that goes on the outside of the bus when we Boondock for long periods of time. In hindsight, I wish we would have added an indoor shower! Our kiddo usually bathes in the kitchen sink.

[@mybeautifulmonster03]

👌

[@pysia177]

You could attach some magnets to the ceiling and to each cabinet so that they stay up even when they're heavier :)

[@artemk5232]

👍👍👍 Very interesting

[@janiemelgoza166]

Very nice!!

[@thatandthese]

Nice to see Omaha again! :)

[@chelseaponds5495]

How do they shower

[@BGNGAMES]

What a great use of a shuttle bus. Great job 🤙🏽❤️

[@DeborahLong7777]

Great job y'all!!! I am too old now, I think I could have done this!!!

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Debbe your smile is priceless😊

[@QueenLuvrxoxo]

Yes! I've never seen someone do this from my city! Hello fellow Omahan lol.