Stealth van & bus = affordable housing for young city people

Young friends build a skoolie and van dwelling to live in San Fransisco.
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Four young friends band together to create two alternative homes - one converted shuttle bus and a converted step van - as an affordable stealth housing option in San Francisco. Take a tour of both homes and learn how they managed to live-on-the-cheap in one of America's most expensive cities.
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[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Could an idea like this be helpful to the student and homeless population in the city? Comment your thoughts below!

[@SophiamonayTarot]

I dont have much, but being homeless for 2 years now, I'd definitely be willing to do some type of plan to get a home like this if they had this available in LA.

[@piplup10203854]

I’m by the San Francisco area and I don’t have much but I love the idea of being able to have my own space or home. That would be nice.

[@isabelxavier6890]

Those ceiling paintings are works of art!!!

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Agree!

[@2bczar4u]

The ceiling painting alone could be a great business!

[@cheriemonami]

I lived in SF while in high school. What an experience. And yes, it was expensive even in the seventies but outrageous right now. I love the idea of making ones own dreams come true. It is not impossible to have a good life. What a great group of friends that you all were able to plan and execute these builds and tap into your strengths. Bravo for your inspiration.

[@thuydao8945]

A group of friends to join and taking care of one another with their vehicles will help to make this option more sustainable.

[@TangentOmega]

I could have sworn that the ceiling was a weaving. Then you said stippling. I'm thinking Michelangelo.? Then you said tarps. I thought, genius! Leveling the bed with the actuator is brilliant too. So is the shower in the cab! You guys have really good ideas!

[@kamikazitsunami]

That fold-up table is cool.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Agree!

[@chezmoi42]

Yes, the roll-up slat top idea is often seen at flea markets and other mobile vendors, like the weekly markets here in France. First time I've seen it in one of these videos - well done!

[@kamikazitsunami]

@@chezmoi42 I've never seen one here in the US until I saw this video.

[@musicismylove92]

Super impressive that they made all of those modifications in terms of the hardware with so little experience! Love the way both homes turned out, especially the van!

[@cheriemonami]

It's been four months since I watched this incredible video. My situation has changed. I've a friend here in Canada who wants to travel with me to see the states. We are not a couple so we need ideas for a build for two (plus one cat). We're just starting to plan and I remembered this video. So happy you shared it. I am inspired that we might really be able to do it.

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Wow! These folks are really talented.

[@jennmoore7960]

That ceiling!!!

[@turtley8883]

Very crafty. It's amazing how spacious they are inside!

[@JulieChave46]

The van has superb organisation. love the layout and shower.

[@BobVan]

I love Stepvans! I’m using mine for my side hustle and adventuring.

[@antonioperez1624]

I’m amazed at how much those ceiling paintings add to the two vehicles. Without them the trucks would have been fine, but those paintings created some outstanding spaces.

[@saibliss7976]

What could be better than friends building together and making life as cool as this. 💕💖👌

[@jillyfish72]

“Hey guys” I always find myself replying “😃Hey Jenna😄”

[@fatherofthunder]

I love the idea of nomad and ordered one for my home near Columbus Indiana. When I signed up it showed that I would be getting a T-Mobile router but when I received it it was AT&T and failed miserably. The good news is that they were very responsive and are allowing me to return the unit for a full refund.

[@splashesin8]

Both of these are excellent! I love the incognito factor. 😊

[@lindac7146]

I love these builds. Great ideas.

[@mizfrenchtwist]

looks nice and roomy..was still a bargain at $ 20,000 . ......if the oven won't acommidate a whole turkey , maybe cut it in half . great share , thank you for sharing....

[@chezmoi42]

Spatchcocked baby turkey!

[@kab00m87]

Where have they gone for bathroom needs during the pandemic?

[@annatyrrell3128]

We have been "house-living" during the pandemic for this very reason. We rely so much on coffee shops, our climbing gym, and restaurants and once the pandemic hit we knew we couldn't live full time in the bus/van. In the meantime, we have been renting out both vehicles to people who want to park outside of their folks' houses and social distance, and to people who want to get to out of the city without relying on hotels and restaurants.

[@7sevendaysara]

Guys it is unbelievable to see how the second van is smaller but you put so much many more functions... And the layout works soooo much Sara Nena DIY

[@cameron7938]

trying to find parking let alone actually park these anywhere in Sf sound like a nightmare

[@annatyrrell3128]

We definitely had a steep learning curve. Once you get to know the city you learn the best times to park and the areas that would usually have parking. Sometimes it meant looking for parking at really weird hours.

[@joesephjoestar4449]

@@annatyrrell3128 how long did you guys end up doing this for?

[@amandawilcox9638]

This vid is interesting and really enjoyable! Also fun to see the evolution of design & skills from one vehicle to the next. Thanks, Jenna! 🚃🚐🚌

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Cool little bus

[@ChrisNymanWeller]

THAT is creative community! I love it how these guys don’t think twice about taking on a community project together. Creating A safe and warm and comfortable and aesthetically pleasing place to live inside the hardest city to live in in the United States. Financially. Unlike our Uber independent greedy pull yourself up by your bootstraps cultural ethic of the 20th century.... good job!

[@rpitt5066]

Love the suspended beds

[@jacybrazil816]

I love my friends but those are really close quarters!

[@susans7091]

You are all so creative! Love the idea of a leveling bed, the ceiling, etc!

[@capitainedemoi]

Amazing! these are 2 of my favourite conversions that Ive watched...lots of ingenious ideas and still manages to be spacious and look stylish...

[@annemichellejohal3974]

Love the kitchen layout on the bus... unique and great for space ... love it : )

[@tinyhomewildadventures]

You forgot to include in the video, how fun these guys are to party with---> stump tug-O-war let's go!!

[@ThisWontEndWell]

Love how they have thought outside the box and use climbing materials for creative solutions like the beds and backdoor.

[@markwolf9721]

Very impressive builds and I've seen thousands Congratulations on the baby 😍🎉😃👍✌️

[@gabbygasaway7765]

Anyone looking into this internet I highly suggest sim net over nomad. Just my experience!

[@gmc2156]

Congrats guys ! Everything looks great and well thought of. I love both ceilings, it looks wonderful and it does give an idea of more space.

[@tamiweinert1007]

Beautiful design (ceilings were wow)and love the idea of traveling and experiencing life with your friends like this. Prayerfully soon you will be able to move back in. Thanks for letting us peek in.

[@shawnas464]

Really cool solution! Love the stealth aspect...especially the shower!

[@BB-fb2uh]

Friends can come together to build such buses and vans which can provide a solution to sky rocketing property prices and rent in cities like San Francisco.....

[@franklinvanduin8009]

Excellent! Love that Step Van !

[@99rylee]

the step van is georgeous

[@FountainBeee]

Epic. Thank you for sharing.

[@bentelog2823]

i love the ceiling. impressive.

[@marieradatsz4126]

Fantastic xx

[@sandrathomas2878]

Wow love that table. When I am bless to get a bus I want that table..

[@tWz4462]

This is Awesome job.. and the ceiling art work.. Brilliant 👍❤️💕😘

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Love the stealth step Van !

[@gracecallowayable]

Awesome!!! Just awesome!!!👠🚌👠

[@niks966]

Awesome....wish I had one like yours ...hopefully someday. Great work. 👌👌

[@GloriaCBurke]

That’s a great option for sure!

[@mayramarrero1218]

You guys did a fantastic job

[@karenfisher5274]

Love your bus van! Kudos to the painted “ canopy”. I am in awe of that amazing portable folding table. Where did you get it?

[@TaylorShawn]

6:13 there's a typo "Puiblic"

[@johndingman879]

Nicely done. I completely missed it myself. Double checked it. You shall now be known as "Eagle Eye."

[@piplup10203854]

This would be such a great idea to have! I and myself think of veterans like myself and others how there is no space but on the street for many of us. I've been seeing more of those tiny home communities get some traction but I think this could also be a great foot in the right direction to helping students and homeless as well as veterans from all walks of life. Housing has been for a long time been out of the reach of many, at least it has been for me, and this could help!

[@littlebrookreader949]

WOW WOW WOW !!!

[@jyoung6004]

Experiment building isn’t all you need to know, vehicles is something you need to research. The 2008 to 2010 Ford is a 6.4 diesel which are the biggest junk Ford has created in 30 years. Don’t believe me, google it. They are junk motors. It will go down again, do not go with 6.4 at least 6.0 can take upgrades. And early 6.7 had injector problems (1000’s of dollars ) Just do your homework. Either way I enjoyed your creativity

[@annatyrrell3128]

We have a friend who works for a transportation company who informed us of this before the purchase. We figured the price tag was too good to pass up. Thanks for the info though.

[@jyoung6004]

@@annatyrrell3128 good job doing your homework

[@chezmoi42]

@@annatyrrell3128 It sounds as if you paid a very reasonable price for the bus body, then, knowing that the new motor expense would come later. The spaces are really attractive and inviting! Well done.

[@bwolfgang13]

The ford we bought was actually the gas engine not the diesel because heard the same things you mentioned about the diesel being junk. And if it crapped out, we were happy having payed 1800 for the rest of the vehicle.

[@estebansalazar886]

Hola!!! Feliz Noche!!! Felicidades, esta Suuuuuper... Cuanto es su precio $ en moneda Mexicana, me ha gustado mucho. BENDICIONES....

[@allana8253]

Thanks for the video. I liked that you guys state the cost of stuff. Very rarely people state it, might be they're embarrassed LOL. Anyways you have a source for others to get a box van too? I'm thinking either a good video or a user group. I'm thinking something where you learn which machines are the most reliable and trouble free. Maybe the expected life of different models out there. Man something like that van where you couldn't see the van in person or inspect it. I'm betting that was a pretty good deal. How did you guys learn about acquiring box vans? Oh yeah, the artwork was awesome!

[@cathyjohnson9643]

How did you do the ceiling? Did you paint on the cloth and attach cloth to the ceiling? Very interested in attaching fabric to the ceiling. How did you do it?

[@LeahStories]

Brilliant, guys! Did you find a difference in the stealth factor between the bus and the step van? Did you get more knocks in the bus? How was parking in each? So inspired, as I’m about to start my build and want to make sure it’s extra stealth but with lots of light :) ☀️🌄 thank you!

[@sarahloy830]

No curtains or shades? What do they do for privacy at night in the city? I LOVE the ceiling!

[@dhcrasher1]

Wow...how cool are they ! Love both, and man those ceilings are works of art...also love how stealth they are, especially the van, very smart work 😎👍

[@ssadvweld1]

Awesome but how do you find parking?

[@mariagizelda8695]

Bom dia do Brasil. Amo seus vídeos, e queria poder morar em uma casa pequena como as de seus vídeos. As vezes temos tantas coisas que nem usamos tudo. Então pra que ter tantas coisas e não o suficiente? Abraços.

[@dagmarmedabrejlova8825]

i wonder where do they get water from

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

So amazing guys. How can I donate?

[@jimhulse1446]

Without a bathroom it´s just a car. A tiny house has everything a house has, only smaller.

[@orionswann1234]

We have a dry flush toilet in both vehicles 😊

[@jimhulse1446]

@@orionswann1234 And if someone has to shit, do the rest of them go out to have a smoke?

[@SHUSWAPMAN]

Just looked up step vans last week too ... not alotta options here in interior of BC and the ones available seemed overly priced. Was considering a stealth conversion too. Another great 👍 video!!!

[@pressureflipin1992]

So pre pandemic, where did you guys park this thing on a nightly basis?

[@teohproject]

San Francisco is nice but there are so many other amazing places in the US as well...

[@orionswann1234]

I totally agree. We did a six month road trip around the Western US and Canada. SF just happened to be where we were working at the time.

[@amydvornick6847]

Can you please explain how you adhered the ceiling canvas? I have an ac and vents as well to work around. You people are brilliant and I’m loving your ingenuity!

[@annatyrrell3128]

We attached 1/8th inch ply to the ceiling, and then used an adhesive spray lots and lots of staples. It took a long time and about 5 people (at least for the bus). We had to have people and props holding up the canvas otherwise it would put too much weight on the staples and just pull them out. The staples and ceiling paintings have held up great though :)

[@LuLuLive]

Why were both refrigerators empty? 😱

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

I love that fold out table used in the bus, please let me know where to get it!1

[@buddymccormack8668]

that was very cool

[@2bczar4u]

Any camping or rv store sells one or even Walmart et al camping sections. If you want to make your own with wood it is pretty easy too. Wood slats and a bungy etc. can do the job.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

You can search roll up table and find links. I'd never seen it before and if I ever get the van I want, I may get one.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Yes! Loved that!

[@johnsexton3841]

How did they fix the paintings to the ceilings? Spray on glue? Or...?

[@annatyrrell3128]

Lots and lots of staples :)

[@avivamae5171]

Probably 3M 90 spray adhesive or something similar.

[@johnsexton3841]

@@annatyrrell3128 It looks great so you folks did a great job.

[@liddlekiddle1962]

@@annatyrrell3128 The mountain silhouette in the shuttle bus - is that Mt. Diablo? Looks like it, we live in Concord and are able to see it everyday.

[@JoeSmith-pu9hi]

How is baby tiny home?

[@adelia988]

Wouldn’t you feel safer to have seatbelts at the back?

[@annatyrrell3128]

We do! They are under the seats. We just slide them up through the little slots in the seats whenever we are driving.

[@caillouwu856]

First! But actually tho

[@nanosecondtomidnight7774]

Why the hell would you want to be in San Francisco...in 2021? But hey, I think it's great to be young and do crazy things instead of diving into the rat race. Bravo.

[@robinhood7874]

WOW SO BABE

[@renaijoy5205]

How is your pregnancy going?? 💓

[@renaijoy5205]

**Jenna**

[@soniaaviles6712]

No bathroom

[@dashie07e.92]

Gee...I wonder if they live in San Francisco??🤔😆

[@user9b2]

So, they are effectively saying that they parked and stayed where they should not be 😳 Second, the guy in the middle really want people to know she’s his girlfriend - she do not look too comfortable at times.

[@anonymousnelo]

no CR. and at first look at the roof it's looks like rusty roof

[@RhondaW007]

Two builds and still no bathroom smh

[@orionswann1234]

We have a dry flush toilet in both builds 😊 Generally we simply don’t need to use them.

[@katdietrich7731]

Yes, but why aren't they living in them now? They don't look lived in at all. All that money spent...for what?

[@annatyrrell3128]

We have been "house-living" during the pandemic. We rely so much on coffee shops, our climbing gym, and restaurants and once the pandemic hit we knew we couldn't live full time in the bus/van. In the meantime, we have been renting out both vehicles to people who want to park outside of their folks' houses and social distance, and to people who want to get to out of the city without relying on hotels and restaurants. We have bee able to pay off both vehicles in the past year just by renting them out.

[@Marys_Life_64]

Please stop using public bathrooms and showers. I wish everyone would. The businesses still have to pay for that water, soap, electricity, cleaning supplies that people use for free (not really free since they have to add that to the cost of goods/services), because they don't want to add that function to their home.

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

Sad that Americans can't go where they want........

[@amandawilcox9638]

We can go where we want, with privacy and security restrictions. We can't always stay-or afford to stay-where we want, LorrieAnne. ✌😋

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

@@amandawilcox9638, yes you said it better. Thank you.

[@DamonMedekMusic]

Maybe its just me but I'm getting some strong "Polyamory" vibes form these "friends".

[@annatyrrell3128]

haha! Nope. Orion and Anna (myself) are a couple. Orion, Toby, and Ben have all been friends since they were in kindergarten. I could see how people would think this though without knowing us lol.

[@DamonMedekMusic]

@@annatyrrell3128 Gotchya, Loved the tour! San Fran pays well if you don't got rent either. Very smart!

[@danniealexander4131]

I was thinking the same thing.lolz.

[@MoreBrutal-gr6ty]

No thanks.

[@cherylallan6733]

How about not supporting products of abortion. That is in the Bible