Teacher Builds 5 Window Skoolie Into Her Full Time Tiny Home (Bus Tour)

Meet Deyana aka ‪@theskoolieteacher‬
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[@theskoolieteacher]

THANKS FOR MAKING MY BUS LOOK SO GOOD!

[@isaacturnerit]

That was all you!!!

[@Dbellerive22605]

This is a BEAUTIFUL BUILD!! I love everything about it 🤩♥️

[@brotherinarvroger9990]

Facts about African Americans in this Lifestyle

[@blackattack2469]

Mama you are AWESOME!!! Elder waiting to go!!

[@SeymourPettigrew]

This is a great build. Should you decide it’s not for you, keep a number in mind for how much you’d part with the bus.

[@alleyal5898]

This girl is very smart about safety, I got to hand it to her, she has an alarm in her rig, most importantly she uses common sense, and gut instinct, that is so important, some people don't use common sense or use their gut instinct. She rocks, I wish her well, and God bless her. Go Deanna.

[@lilcourtny08]

Need a gun

[@vcmay626]

If she was really smart about safety she would have put on a T-shirt before the camera turned on. I am really amazed at women that get into this life and when a camera points at them they take off everything except what their bra would cover (and that is a pretty darned skimpy bra). I'm not trying to be mean, but 1) I'm a straight female and I don't want to look at that much female skin for 10+ minutes. I mean, she's probably looking for a man, but not everybody that aspires to do vanlife is male, and not everybody is comfortable watching that much skin. 2) She's a really pretty female traveling alone and she made that clear more than once. I'm sure she's probably looking for a guy and the best way to find a man is to dress scantily on KZbin, but what is going to happen if creepers start targeting women in short busses? Maybe I would feel differently if I knew she had a guy traveling with her, but I am scared spitless for this girl. You never know who might be lurking around at a truck stop or what could happen if she was entrapped by one of them. Women are abducted every day and horrible things happen to them That does not need to happen in the vanlife community and our women need to be protected. I'm hoping that as a content creator that you make at least one rule, and that would be that females must wear a t-shirt on their bus tours, and longer shorts would be a plus. I watch a lot of short bus and shuttle bus videos, and almost every day i see a woman traveling alone and dressed like this and I am scared to death for them, and for myself, also, because one day I would like to do my own short bus. Human trafficking is at an all time high in the US right now and it is very concerning. I appreciate your understanding and concern in this matter and I hope you will do the right thing going forward.

[@suedesignable]

Nice girl, good bus and design. Seems she did a lot of time and effort into planning. My only thought is how does a girl live without a toilet…? I’m scratching head on that one ….😂😂😂

[@dette4440]

@@vcmay626its good that you care about her deeply i love the sympathy but she clearly loves being alone and has security to ensure that😭

[@beatricebritt6955]

Very nice and cozy. Only thing is a needed toilet. Enjoy ur travel.😊

[@morningdove3140]

Very pretty bus. If I was building a bus after having a good bed a place to use the bathroom would be on top of the list. When my husband and I got tired of tent camping and started looking for something else, I told him I didn't care what he got but it had to have a bathroom.

[@pdq5465]

Absolutely! I’m with you. I’ve hated outdoor bathrooms sine I was 13. Yuck

[@sayvay1933]

Yes!

[@Adrsdzws]

Yeah a toilet is kinda necessary if you want to be out remotely. I bet she pees in the shower.

[@richardpotter6313]

Even for temporary, the ol Lugable Loo toilet seats that snap on a 5 gal. bucket (《$10 @ Academy) work quite well. I have 2 in mine. One for #2 that uses 8 gal trash liners (use 3 each time) and kitty litter w/ odor control - just shake a couple cups on each time and bury it ! I use a heavy contractor bag upside down as a slip over barrier and theses zero smell. Change it every 5 days or as needed. On the urination side , because wet kitty litter is HEAVY , I went the bulkhead fitting in the bucket to q simple P trap in 3/4" pvc and it is ran to simple plastic holding tank underneath qvail at any RV supply place because it has the slide valve that a big dump hose connects to for proper disposal. Toilet is mounted at the slightest angle with the exhaust fitting at the lowest point and simply rinse about a quart of water behind it to keep it fresh. If your in the wilderness just leave the slide open and 20 ft of hose can easily be scattered about as to not run into the same area repeatedly. The #2 can be easily moved out of the way and the urinal one can be set up with flexible line to be also tucked out of the way into a predetermined or purpose built area. I'm a TN hillbilly so you guys already know I've got an 8000 btu window unit AC hanging out of mine ! I also have a 24x24 shower with a BOSCH hot water on demand , a queen size bed, full size couch/folding daybed, , both purpose built for the super heavy storage bins like at at qn autopsrts supply house ...and milk crates under the couch 9 feet of counter space , fridge, microwave, toaster oven, air fryer and about every type outdoor cook piece ever made from electric, gas, wood and such. 32" flat-screen and even a granite sammich prep slab. I lucked up on a 2 drawer DEEP medical filing cabinet that I built a removable table top for the upper drawer that pulls out and locks the table top in. Comfortably sits 3. Lots of shelving and drawer space, a central vac and onboard air compressor in a narrow closet for tall things ...like guitars , shotguns ...and brooms. Lol. I love mine. This lady's is a little brighter but I went stained oak and maroon /beige and even use an oriental runner down the middle - also matching. I'm working on a TINY wood burner too. Even the smallest one sold would run you out. Thinking about an exterior with heat exchanger ...that would double as a cook top for a pot of beans and camp oven for the pon' of bread.

[@riogrande5761]

Yeah, I can't understand how she cannot get by without a toilet. No way. She must have a jar handy somewhere because, you know!

[@territn8871]

Wow, she did an amazing job building her tiny home on wheels!! Absolutely love how she set up her kitchen space and appliances...love the stove/oven and refrigerator!!! Also, I really love the white tongue and groove ceiling and white cabinets. Makes it lighter and more cheery than dark wood. Her decor is so pretty too. Love her bus!

[@largemarge1603]

@Terri, Architect here with the livability designer looking over my shoulder. White in flat/matte can be quieting; to an extreme, it can be as cold as a hospital corridor. Dark colors with a gloss finish can be a mood enhancer. And then, the balance of texture and fabrics and depth/height relationships and the appropriate use of the 'vanishing point'. . A lot goes into making a space comfortable. I think we can all agree, today's video represents one potential?

[@mohsn8458]

واو انت جدا مثيرة وحافلتك مميزة شي رايع تجد مثلها

[@ariel393939]

I agree, my favorite part was the kitchen.

[@timaz1066]

Congratulations, and as you said, listen to your gut, and that will keep you safe.

[@MrQdcooper]

What a great design build of her bus & absolutely love it but more importantly I’m so happy to see more POC ( people of color) out enjoying the nomadic lifestyle! 🔥🔥👍🏿

[@sayvay1933]

Black Nomads Meet is FUBU

[@ariel393939]

Me 2 !!

[@TheresaPowers]

Making this race thing is stupid as hell.

[@jezzie1965]

I didn’t see no color where was this

[@Jibbertyjabber]

I celebrate all my white brothers and sisters that dont give a hoot, we do not care stop bringing up that yourselves thinking you're special just cause you were born with a darker complexion

[@theroaminggnomad]

Simply beautiful clean lines and so much brightness and yet still cozy. This build would be my dream.

[@gphillimo]

I kind of want to do this. As a nurse i know i can do travel nursing, so living in a van/bus/rv or something like that has always been a small dream of mine

[@felicianicolehenry]

Literally, exactly why I’m researching this.

[@lorenl9262]

One word....AWESOME!!! Kudos to YOU and YOU just revived my "belief" that everything is POSSIBLE in life!! Kudos!!! :)-

[@bobbydelamar606]

Very good build and she is pretty also. Makes me want to build one.👍🏻

[@lemaitrethemonk]

Nice set up! She definitely needs Starlink and an emergency toilet. Diggin' on her energy and I am excited for her journey! Peace and blessings, Y'all...

[@latonyalee7821]

"She definitely needs a toilet?" Really? She said she didn't. Just because you need something, doesn't mean she does. Her home is Perfect for her and that's all that matters.

[@lemaitrethemonk]

@@latonyalee7821 You have never had an accident? This is not something she is using on weekends. She is living in it full time. It is her rig and she can live how she wants, that's certainly true. But, we have all had a shitty day, literally and figuratively, so having a means of preventing an accident is not a bad investment. Just my two cents.

[@latonyalee7821]

@@lemaitrethemonk Not sure what my not haven't an accident has to do with this, but I have not had an accident and I will definitely have a toilet in mine. I respect your opinion, but as I stated, she said "she" doesn't need one and I'm sure if something changes and she thinks she needs one she will get one. Let's let people live as they like and not push our wants on them. That's my two cents. Have a great day!

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

I’m always amazed by females who can live on the road without a toilet. Some don’t even have a shower…. 😵‍💫 having a toilet and shower would definitely be a must for me. Can’t imagine those 1 am bathroom calls without one…

[@lemaitrethemonk]

@@thesun-N-moon8885 If you are living full time. That also means you are sleeping in parking lots and other paved parking lots from time to time. Maybe if the majority of the time were spent in the woods where a shovel and a roll of toilet paper was not an issue, sure that would be fine. But, for the most of us. Having an emergency set up would be necessary. I was told by several people that did full time Skoolie living that three things were necessary: Having a comfortable place to sleep, having a place to prepare/store food and having the ability to use the restroom/clean yourself. Sure, you can live without those things. But, I could not imagine the never-ending feeling of restlessness having to constantly seek those three things, daily.

[@elenalemanski155]

Beautiful! I love white.

[@isaacturnerit]

🚌

[@judydominguez59]

very nice design bright and clean... restroom is very important especially if you are a female ladies you know what I'm talking about...yeah that, then middle of the night you have to go what then ???

[@daizydayze9440]

Hey dear! If you're ever on the Central coast, SF, Monterey Bay...Give me a Holla!!🙂 I have a van and I have spots to park. Love your bus! Stay safe and go find your joy!!!💫🧚🏾‍♀️💫

[@garrysaxton5201]

What a great build! Air con, a motocycle rack. The interior looks like home. Love it. Have fun, take care🙂

[@isaacturnerit]

🙏🏼

[@RevGerryRM]

You are beautiful and smart young lady. Be safe and good luck on your travels❣️ G-d bless you.🙏

[@isaacturnerit]

🙏🏼

[@beki7451]

I really want a Skoolie or a tiny home, what a beautiful home and inspiring too.

[@gwenvann7279]

Great layout and design. It feels like a real home.

[@isaacturnerit]

I agree!

[@hischosen1409]

I like your safety precautions....see why you are an educator, Yay-uh!!!!!

[@elle234]

You did such a nice job with the tour video and she was definitely comfortable running through everything on her build - very inspiring.💜

[@rsprockets7846]

KOOL BUILD

[@yveserichot2304]

Nice bus & love the design of your inside. Have a wonderful times, trips & happiness.

[@wandaallen3971]

Love your schoolie its awesome

[@isaacturnerit]

🙏🏼

[@chasgs]

this holds true to the fact that Michigan girls are smart, good clean crisp design although that's a stove fit for a gourmet chef, a nice fridge/freezer combo, and a closet that probably made both Jaylena and Samantha R. Olmstead's tongue's fall on the floor and eyes pop out, not to mention enough power to supply a rave in the woods. the message here is that no matter who you are or what color your skin is there is nothing stopping you to achieve your goals and dreams whatever they may be as long as you believe in yourself and are willing to put in the hard work to accomplish those goals and dreams, probably one of the best designs of any of the tours you've done so far Isaac, and I might add, a seamless video very well put together

[@donnab.333]

I really love this Skoolie. It looks spacious, it has a shower, etc.

[@Tanya5757-rm]

Beautiful and I am happy you put alarm on your bus.

[@hiigara2085]

As a shepherd owner I would kill for a van bed space like you've made for your dog. Brilliant.

[@pdq5465]

Beautiful, well designed, good storage. Stay safe dear girl.

[@karamalrasam1606]

I've seen her bus on another channel is really amazing 🤩 she made beautiful modification, it's become so nice and functional ,especially when she added a bathroom.

[@frankchapman2125]

LIVE LIFE THATS AWESOME GREAT JOB

[@patbrown5665]

Be safe, thanks for sharing. ✌🏿

[@Chereese0808]

Very cute bus. Deanna did a great job. I love how bright and airy it feels. I wish her and her doggie nothing but the best in life. ♡

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Live your bus.glad you have safety things.

[@debrathomas7735]

Love your bus and you will to follow your own path it's always beautiful to see young people living with will and striving for their best life ❤ 😊

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

Looks great! A nice bright, airy place. Good for you!

[@ivoneashi]

Love you beautiful and cozy schoolie and also that you made it safe for you and your 🐕 💛💚💛🧡💛

[@aaronlarsen7447]

The outside is cool, looks fun. The inside is amazing

[@bonnies9861]

Really beautiful home you have created! No bathroom?? I'm not sure how you handle that aspect ~ I guess you don't drink much water or eat much food, but still..........have fun and enjoy your adventure!!! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance! I love you.

[@dwill552]

YOU GO GURL!!! The bus (tiny home) is beautiful, you've given me a few ideas when I do it.✌🏽

[@86oldbehave]

Very cool 😎 and inspiring! I’m curious how do you NOT need a toilet?

[@davep4610]

A very capably young lady! She had a vision of what she wanted to do, she took the time to set things up really nice, and now she's living exactly the way she wants to "for now".

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Beautiful build, looks cozy. The layout looks great separate the kitchen a little. That's great you being a teacher.

[@isaacturnerit]

She did a great job!

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

She’s happy with the layout. Suggesting she change or add something would be like you inviting someone in your sticks and bricks and they “suggest” you change the layout… 😂

[@lamiaallen7830]

She Is Absolutely Precious💯🎯 Love Ur Home. The Lord Jesus Bless & Keep U Always.

[@doug8525]

I like how it isn’t cluttered with stuff. It looks neat and tidy, with a great layout. Nice home. Think about how much you’re saving not having to pay rent or a mortgage! Best wishes to you and your doggie!

[@debbiedavis2881]

Gorgeous build, awesome video. Sub of A Bus Life Story, love his bus tours. Soooo wonderful that you are doing this adventure at your young age. 2 yrs. ago at age 65 I finally took the jump & bought myself a little class c motorhome with a lifetime dream of exactly what you are doing. I had a simple but devastating mechanical issue, belt broke engine stopped while in middle of a busy road. Since it has been parked due to fear and anxiety of taking it out alone. Thank God you are living your best life and encourage anyone that has same desire at young age to just do it. Pray God's safety and many blessings for your journey! Amen.

[@kate4biglittlevoices]

Thank you for stating the cost !

[@cathyscroggins1420]

Love this bus and the colors throughout. Great job.

[@isaacturnerit]

She did amazing!

[@hollandspinehaven2634]

This is a very nice build... the alarm system is just smart for any bus lifer..

[@sandywilkerson8525]

Nice Bus!😊❤️

[@bigmamankc6101]

Make your own space ‼️😎BusLife🙌 Love ❤️ it.

[@isaacturnerit]

🙏🏼

[@pamelia1535]

Very nice build … be proud 👍

[@isaacturnerit]

🙏🏼

[@alpine7840]

Great build! The perfect size for a single person!

[@alancummings5651]

Awesome bus. And one of the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen. I pray Gods protection over you.

[@lenorabowers9009]

very nice bus build 👌 Thanks for sharing 👍 😀 🙏 👏

[@isaacturnerit]

Thanks for watching

[@joyceplater4518]

IN SIDE THAT'S NOT A BUS... THAT'S A GORGEOUS HOME😱😱👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯

[@cheryljennings8959]

Inspirational

[@maratb5291]

Very nice and efficient layout. Nice decor, and it seems larger inside than it looks outside. Fantastic job, Deyana.

[@samslayerr]

I’m interested in doing this as a pre tiny home living space while I build the tiny house. This is beautiful you did a great job!

[@momonthego9318]

Where are you building a tiny house that is amazing?

[@maliahjoy2959]

Same!

[@Avg_Vet]

Wow, beautiful skoolie and beautiful teacher…

[@Julzyboo]

Looks amazing! I'm so impressed with the decor and the flow of everything. Very nice!

[@Ms.NIkaDM]

Thanks for the visibility Sis ❤️

[@birdookie]

She beautiful ❤️❤️

[@sherriberkley188]

That’s warming interior, love the mini split idea. Great all around concept for her Bus. She really put her self into this Bus!

[@isaacturnerit]

She did great!

[@nightthunderadventures]

This is such a cool bus! Can't wait to pass it in the wild! If only there were a "Skoolie Wave"

[@Kitpu917]

Beautiful conversion I think a school bus has more room inside than a van. Definitely wider I would think and cooler

[@genevievegreene1595]

Great build. This is so interesting to see how different everyone's bus-home is. It really can suit just about anyone who wanted to try this life.

[@charlottewilson4680]

Beautiful Build.

[@PBJ1989]

There is something so wonderful in young people understanding and loving their home.. absolutely fabulous

[@stevenannett1739]

What a great build ! Good job sis!

[@angela8061]

One of the best I’ve seen but I will want to have a loo😂

[@Dixiedream]

This is one of the nicest rebuilds I’ve seen! Well Done! Enjoy! ❤

[@Herb-dv7gq]

Your bus is so cool my six-year-old son and I live on a 40-foot MCI bus it's a lot larger than yours but we absolutely love it we've got a few years and now and have been all over the place having so much fun....... We too are people of color and we don't worry about fitting in anywhere we just do our thing and have a great time we really like what you've done to your bus you done a great job really good job.

[@acesanders2877]

Inspiring! Love the idea to live on the road with a virtual work! Thank you for sharing!

[@jeanettec6212]

I love the brightness of the white that makes it look larger. I also love the closet doors and butcher block. She did an amazing job and with an alarm. Its beautiful!, cozy and lots of charm!

[@saanstarantolin2641]

Much better than micro apartements for sure, and rent free..

[@holidaytinn]

Great job! The bus looks great! Go teacher go! I appreciate what you do! I’m a retired teacher. Have fun and safe travels!

[@meridethhendry5733]

WoW you did an awesome job! It’s so beautiful and practical too. I love it!!

[@girdygolden7041]

Great build, teacher!! Rock sista!!

[@Jaxismom]

I absolutely love your bus I too would prefer a bus over a van at least in the bus you feel like you do have a little mini apartment versus the van is cramped

[@chandrasutton4669]

Nice Bus!!! Good tour. Thank You For Sharing.

[@abbyarnold4477]

I like seeing young ladies making their own builds and traveling .

[@msuehale]

You have done an awesome job. Congratulations. Love the fact that immediately feel comfortable. Continued safe travels!

[@VST2424]

Looks so nice. Good for you. Enjoy every moment.

[@stonedog23]

Nice build out. I wish you hadn’t explained your alarm system on the net. So if you wake up in the middle of the night (like I do) and have to tingle, where do you go? Are you having to randomly drive to bathrooms? Lastly, no tv?

[@ariel393939]

Why, are you writing a book ? FBI ? Nosey

[@NoCaping]

She's beautiful & I love her skoolie 😍❤

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job building your bus

[@thinkingaheadbehindandside3254]

Love the bit at the end when you mentioned that you don't have to look like the "typical" nomad. I'm a person of colour and thought it was such a great point and was great to hear:) x

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

Beautiful home! You're intuitive and creative and it shows in your home! Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@candacelemming858]

Wow. For not having previous building experience, you certainly did a great job. I love its simplicity and unique charm.

[@dhayden1981]

Listen here child, it appears you have the ability to do many things and you do it wonderfully because you are smart and dedicated. You are motivated and determined. Not only are you beautiful, but you are smart and creative, very passionate, and adventurous. Your race or skin color has very little to do with anything you have set your mind to. You are a human being who obviously cares which is such a delight to see and something I admire about you. Never let something you cannot control keep you from pursuing your dreams. Keep setting those goals and achieve them. Never let someone tell you any different. You've already proven you can do a lot of great things. Dont stop! Be safe on the road. Have fun!

[@OsheaBenGolab]

Beautiful build. Be safe on your travels. Bus life is amazing. I have been doing this for 2years now. No regrets at all

[@johndonahue4777]

It's very serenely appointed. Most RV interiors depress and engender dread. This one is unique. Good for you and good job at all your decisions made for that little bus. I would have to have a toilet even if it was on the roof. Maybe you could get a compact design leftover from the Space Shuttle. Best of luck traveling.

[@sylviabibler3036]

This is a wonderful build, the best I have seen.

[@leftofpunk]

I've been watching a number of these van/bus life videos now and while I can appreciate the stealth and pro built vehicles, they just don't have the charm that these have. For this one, I like the raw lumber used out of utility and the rope trim and peel and stick. I'm a middle-aged man with a wife and kids so this isn't in my future, but it's so cool that people are out there living their best life like this.

[@daniellecomte3821]

Love your interior Dianna.. it has so much light and is so well colour coordinated!!! Cheers..

[@cindydaugherty6237]

You are adorable and did such a great job!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@KEL7000]

Magnificent video & nice bus👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾‼️

[@hldye7442]

Well.... A woman that actually explained in order all of the construction & build materials. am impressed. This video has sold me on getting a bus :) A+

[@isaacturnerit]

Haha you should

[@brandilyn6720]

I could never live in something where I couldn’t go number 2. That seems crazy. Every van/truck home video I watch they always say they can’t go number 2 in there.

[@ariel393939]

To each their own.

[@alenacombs3658]

Great video. I really enjoyed your van build. Nice layout with closet space, shower and loved the refrigerator freezer.❤️👍🏽