The Ultimate DIY Adventure Bus Tiny House ~ Built With Materials From Craigslist

Sometimes you find an old "skool" hippie that is looking for their next project...in this video I found such a person. Ray did a fantastic job with this build and I was very fortunate to meet him!
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[@DnSAdventures]

That is pretty freaking cool. His buddy needs to get hired by RV manufacturers to improve the exterior design haha. Not that I care too much, but the little lines and waves on the outside of modern RVs just kind of looks dumb haha. Have a good one Chris, thanks for the tour. - Shane

[@LuthorvilleCA]

Ha! I feel the same way about the "little lines and waves" that are trendy on RV's and trailers today. They always remind me of tacky 1990's "tribal tattoos".

[@d.a.8335]

I so agree with that!

[@MsLiberty101]

I agree!! The RV industry lacks in major creativity ...looks like someone is just scribbling with the paint gun!

[@sueeasley5366]

I agree. This painter needs to work for the RV companies to paint the RV's. He does awesome work.

[@CrystalVanner]

*AGREED! Those "racing stripes" on RVs and trailers look ridiculous to me.* 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@skittlemenow]

That dude may be the coolest most chill dude on the planet. Just saying.

[@lindaburd9973]

We should all be like him.....

[@shawtatl]

I thought so too.... Rare jewel

[@hassankajogoo3226]

Absolutely

[@barbarapenn6777]

@@hassankajogoo3226 rr

[@tammycruz8189]

Agree

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Collecting items that have character is fun! It’s treasure hunt & the bus has many treasures. What a happy family & beautiful bus 😀

[@MichaelMarko]

This is great. You don't hear this kind of thing too much. Here's a guy who doesn't take it too seriously. Obviously he's not living in it so he can afford to be more laid back but it wouldn't take much to make it a house. I like his laid back pragmatism. I'm really looking for ideas that are affordable and simple and won't add too much weight. MPG is important to me as much as comfort.

[@sights3255kamobrin]

First off 36 yrs of marriage 👏👏👏... May GOD🙌continue to bless you&your family.. And nice bus..just niceee!!!!😍😍...beautiful art-work!!!! Love the log pillows...i woulda had to get those to at that yard sale..

[@lorihansen1498]

Thank you! Good luck in life!

[@russpottenger4674]

Four hours. Wow. That's amazing.

[@Scorpionturtle]

I think this looks more like a "real" home because of the house furniture than the folks that put wood on everything. it looks like so much fun and the guy seems so chill and relaxed to skoolie folks who are all about promoting some brand or website.

[@wengkwongwong2689]

That bus tiny house is just simply amazing.............how i wish i could travel on it....

[@lorihansen1498]

I want to thank everyone for the nice comments! We are having a blast being bus owners! Would love for more people to enjoy camping and experiencing family and friends time in a bus! Ray

[@suzysholar5151]

Ray & Lori Hansen- I enjoyed your bus tour so much I am looking all over for your social media to follow you. Do you post regularly on your bus building or adventures? I saw another bus being worked on... would enjoy following it too.

[@emilydavis3866]

I'd also like to follow you and know your painter friend!!

[@billymuhammad4056]

Lori Hansen Hey ray you and your wife Lori are awesome innovators I get chills just seeing what you guys have done with your bus. I’am now inspired to get a bus can you give me information to how a may contact your friend the Painter to paint for me love the concept 🤗👍

[@nataliehawthorne1569]

What is the name of the artist or his website who painted your bus? I cant see the name on the card.

[@goodliving2171]

Billie Muhammad Natalie Hawthorne In the video, In the very beginning, when the exterior of the bus is shown and music still playing, at the bottom of the mural on the side, was the painters website: WWW.ARIZONAMURALS.NET

[@jamesbarratt593]

Chilled guy and great personality. Great paint job.

[@grandmap3389]

This has to be the coolest couple on the planet, raised 4 kids, been together forever and still see he loves her. Happy travels and a long life! Great video and great bus 👍🏼

[@debrakay5416]

Your deck is THE BEST! railing. Umbrellas. The color! So clever!

[@kristinabakerkenny]

this guy is hilarious! ' I gotta little bit of hippy in me' lol, so creative! fair play to his wife!

[@noahziegler3478]

"But not too much cuz I'm a professional". Where can I find friends like these?

[@iLove2Laugh76]

that ceiling artists' translation of your vision is INSANE!

[@dawnkirk4175]

This guy is the coolest chillest dude yet. Awesome skoolie too. My favorite is the art.

[@xcytd4diys894]

I clocked because of the pin nail. Awesome artwork! Some people don't put that much attention to the outside. It's like you have your own garden, tropical, backyard view. Bravo!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@debramoss2267]

We LOVED this and everything about it, what a phenomenal spirit, Ray, we take our hats off to you. We would give ANYTHING to dance on the deck at Nascar! Anything, here, take the kids, pass a beer, we're heading over from Liverpool UK, meet you wherever the sun's shining. The most entertainment we've ever had of any tiny home or bus. Definitely, definitely our favourite!

[@paolabueso]

I absolutely LOVE this!!! He has an amazing personality and the bus is incredible. I like all the random solutions and the ingenuity that powered all of this. Not to mention the murals that are outstanding! 😀🙌🙌🙌

[@karendavis7880]

The paint job is amazing...I agree with the painter that it would have looked better with the beach all the way around but you gotta respect Ray's conviction...he knows what he wants...I hope to see this out and about some day. :)

[@MR-xf8xg]

Who could dislike this??? The guy is great too

[@angieharbison5264]

An air blower for a vacuum! Awesome! He’s so ingenious!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

A roll up rope and wood steps ladder that can be rolled up and held with Velcro or use a system like a roll up window blind would save space in your living area downstairs. Creating screens connected with Velcro would give you nice air flow in the bedroom and keep out mosquitos. Your shower is so creative. And IMO..you have more than a little hippie in you , and you share the joy with a happy heart like a true hippy.

[@CJCurlee]

This guy! from using a leaf blower to vacuum, to the 'wine spicket', the deck ladder, to the outdoor shower... I LOVE this and got to laugh a lot too! Im older and on my own so what a treat to have someone that figures stuff out cheaply and as little stress and hassle as possible. Good job. I would love to know some of the costs over all.

[@richardobannon6301]

The most creative bus I have seen and I have seen almost everyone on KZbin. I definitely have to get that guy to paint my bus.

[@tinahawkins7619]

You are soooo! Cool GREAT!!! JOB REALLY...BEAUTIFUL JOB inside and out...you made your Wife REALLY HAPPY!!! the sink and burner LOVE! IT.

[@richardhoffkins9088]

So much creativity throughout this bus! Everything has a purpose.

[@mileakin2689]

I love the Bob Marley hippy transition on the back of the bus, and the deck is killer

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

What a nice guy! Love his bus! And so great married, raised a family, now time for more fun! 😊😊😊

[@franklinwiesbrook819]

Hello Linda, hope you don't mind us being friends okay 🌹

[@noahziegler3478]

Dude Chardonnay pouring out of the sink? What a badass😊

[@MrRLRRLL]

Very cool laid back guy...I’m digging the bus.....of course I’m an old hippie stuck in the 60s ✌️

[@mikejaques6573]

OH MY GOD I love the murals inside Oh I never seen such beauty I am blown away. I wish there was a love button for these videos cause I am so impressed just astonishing

[@christineingram55]

This is so cool ..Brings back many memories of growing up and the colourful art of the time ..if he had come out with long hair and beads around his neck he would not have surprised me ..Such a fun place to take on holiday ..Really cheered me up no end 😀

[@franklinwiesbrook819]

Hello Christine, hope you don't mind us being friends okay 🌹

[@lyndentinkerer9914]

The bus is amazing, and the owner is even cooler. His style is infectious. My favorite part is right at the beginning where he says, "Hey!", and then laughs nervously 'cause he doesn't know what to say next...... we were watching it in the lunchroom at work, and all of us around the table burst out laughing at that moment..... not laughing AT the guy, but we were just appreciating the moment!

[@GENECARP]

What a nice warm friendly dude, and a great 🚌

[@smallberries]

I do not have words for how much I love this dude. The bus is awesome too.

[@cndluluv]

His PMA is everything! This is by far my favorite bus conversion- & his witty, creative & innovative outlook is reflected everywhere- & everything has a story. Not everyone has big money to do extensive conversions- for those of us who are discouraged by our smaller budgets, thank you for sharing his many clever, lo-tech approaches to bus life. I’m positive it’s the funnest place to be everywhere they go...

[@lorihansen1498]

Thank you! I want people to have fun and not be to serious about what has to be done! Do what works for you! That to me is the bus life!

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

Just WOW!!! Your bus is so amazing

[@roelenriquez3257]

thank you very much Lori... you showed me life... God bless you and keep you all safe...

[@susanmathis1682]

🏆That is the coolest 🚌 bus! The paint job!!! amazing!!! I thought I was in Disney land!!! The medal rail on the top is very nice. His wife was spot on saying they need it. They are a good 🥰🥰team. She is spot on wanting the wood or laminate floor to. She was so kind to go with his idea of the bus and all his build ideas he needs to gift her the floor as a surprise ❤️🥰🥰

[@opfipip3711]

Very unique. Just love it. And that deck is big and safe! This guy is as unique as the bus. It is fun to listen to him.

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

I love using blowers for that purpose...Boom!!! Clean as a whistle!!! Nice job!!! I love the shower adaptation from a pesticides sprayer...way cool

[@grandmap3389]

Alicia Balassa I blowout my car, my husband thinks I’m nuts but it works!

[@bomabompakarasch4230]

perfect person to camp, doesnt sweat non of it

[@rebekahwells3737]

I was a bus driver for 36 years. I would feel right at home on that Thomas bus!

[@creazionidirealta3300]

Rebekah Wells for good

[@randalbloomquist7812]

I love it! The only thing I would do different is to insulate the roof to keep the heat from the sun from turning it into a oven. Nice job!

[@MissEAG]

The main thing I've learned from watching too many of these van/bus conversions is that these are my kinda people! Just the salt of the earth, kind, creative and super interesting folks! Can't wait to join the tribe!

[@MHMama]

I love this Ray. So proud of my amazing nephew and his sweet wife Lori

[@miguelsolo6810]

I met some pretty cool people in my 72 years on this planet but this cat takes the cake man. God bless you brother!

[@franklinwiesbrook819]

Hello Nancy, hope you don't mind us being friends okay 🌹

[@kathrynb4683]

How many comments?! Positive too! This must be a record! Great bus!

[@jennyellis2062]

Your bus is so nice, you are very clever at making things work, and the painting is out of this world

[@steveg9691]

Could easily be one of the best skoolies I’ve ever seen

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

Love it. I'm a kite builder and my wife & I are thinking about getting a bus for travel. Looks like a fun time!

[@lynngeiser6472]

i love it!!! I love this guy!!!! I am so eager to get my bus!!!

[@tynhoisaykham3928]

What a cool guy! Love chilled people like this! The world needs more of him lol

[@ilsukdyang8134]

I really like those yellow chairs!

[@tamaraweber3296]

❤️ the 🚌 and the pieces he purchased. ❤️❤️❤️the painting. Some people are so talented.

[@josebey7808]

The COOLEST SCHOOL BUS EVER.... LOVE FROM MUNICH

[@patriciawright8786]

Every man should look this good as an "Old Hippy"! I think he is FUN, & CUTE. I am sure his wife is too. I have only watched half of it, but I LOVE his idea of needing music. I am wondering IF we like the same stuff?

[@rainom11]

Thank God there's people like this in the world - it's a brighter day just knowing they're out there... and the bus is and absolute stunner! Wow! Just wow!!

[@g.patricepulley9117]

The artwork is AMAZING!. I remember that table when I was a little girl in our kitchen and I'm 63. This is beautiful.

[@abyssiniaempire615]

The more you know the less you need, bob Marley is the right decision out of all the decision you made for me , you are awesome 👏

[@mircat28]

What a nice man! Relaxed, friendly , and super clever! Love his bus. Great video!

[@advorlando9855]

If I see you out and about, a beer on the deck would be awesome. That's my favorite feature on both of your busses. My dream is a bus with a deck on back top and solar on the front top. I'm thinking a drop deck outside the bedroom as you open the side door there also. Maybe a couple of sturdy chains holding it up.

[@chrischris8550]

Love the Exterior. Would have gone with a plain interior, but hey, everyone to their own!

[@pixels2u]

It's the party bus! Totally love this guy and his laid back, yet thoughtful approach to life. TFS.

[@ronbattiston2468]

An excellent video. So much talent here. A unique way of working on a bus and turning it into a motorhome without spending huge amounts of money and still building a great and unique schooly! Thanks!

[@samanthaa905]

Your bus is awesome inside and out. The paint work is amazing and you have my deck. that's the deck I envision for myself. If I ever get rich enough to buy my bus. So cool. I'm telling my husband this is going to be us. So so so cool

[@melissacoburn6873]

I love love love love love your bus!!! It is simply.... MAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHVELOUS.....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍺

[@edmatlack2187]

WOW! YOU've done yourself proud! I had owned a 89 Southwind RV and did the bumper sticker route as I really wanted to paint it hippy colors but the old lady said she didn't want to ride down the road in the Partridge family bus so you know who won that round, good luck with that beautiful old girl, the bus, not your wife. Happy New Year

[@143katieb]

Just when you think 💭 you already have seen your favorite bus. This is absolutely amazing!!! I would absolutely live in this. With my child and NOT miss city life for a single second!!! Maybe one day🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@robsemail]

That water tank on the roof reminded me of every poor country I've ever traveled in. Usually you'll see that for hot water, and consequently the tank is black in order to soak up the sun's heat. I know a number of middle class people in Nepal who have black water tanks on their roof, with what we would call a conventional hot water heater as backup. Interestingly, they tell me they seldom need the conventional heater except during monsoon season, when some days are rather dark due to thick cloud cover.

[@darlenetillman6290]

I love this…my brother could have done what you did.. he could take anything and make it work on something. Good luck, be blessed, be safe and be healthy.

[@deanmclaughlin1305]

That's a very fun bus...roll on!!

[@kathygarber9407]

One word...AWESOME !

[@wyzolma99]

What a wonderfully creative, practical & HaPpY bloke!! Such a great outcome. Well done!!

[@ailaineneff]

Awesome bus- Very Jean-Yus! All the 'stuff'///shower, zip-ties. My friends say I can be so cheap> I say ""THRIFTY""

[@phyllisowens5221]

I could see me haveing my morning coffee up there. I really like this pretty cool

[@ElectedOfficial1]

I like that it's off the ground because no bugs can get in. And in case of emergency you could get in the bus and go! I love your bus! You don't need all of the insulation that we do in Northeast Washington State so it works out great! I'm not looking forward to this winter because it's already getting cold, in the thirties at night. A person can die here it gets so cold... if you don't have Heat. If I were you I would keep that heater in in case you had to go north in case of emergency. It's the same as an air conditioner to you a heater is to us. It doesn't look so cheap so you must have had some sort of money to make it look that great! I love it.

[@paxion2022]

He’s a rock and roll guy! a real MVP

[@michellegrooms4965]

I love what you did with your bus? It looks amazingly awesome? If it was me i would live in the bus full time?

[@KruezFam]

He is like Jimmy Buffett's little brother. ❤

[@IrishChannelGurl]

Love his creativity and skill.

[@southjerseysound7340]

This is one EPIC bus and I love the owners attitude.There's times when you come across things that are just right,be it a house,car or boat etc and this bus is one of those times.Also I love how he kept it a "bus" because realistically no matter what you do it is still a bus,so why try and make it something its not........Thanks for sharing and giving me a good laugh.

[@goodliving2171]

I get they Ray wants to keep the bus 🚌 look. I was thinking of a "Margaritaville" bus for those people who are Jimmy Bufffett followers & just crank up that music up on the deck! If I were making it my home, I personally would like a solid favorite light color for the ceiling or wood. I like cottage look, bohemian, rustic, shabby chic and cabin🤗

[@goodliving2171]

I get that Ray wants to keep the bus 🚌 look. I was thinking of a "Margaritaville" bus for those people who are Jimmy Bufffett followers & just crank up that music up on the deck! If I were making it my home, I personally would like a solid favorite light color for the ceiling or wood. I like cottage look, bohemian, rustic, shabby chic and cabin🤗

[@rowdyyates372]

I could totally live in that full time

[@elizdonovan5650]

Love the way the van is painted. Incredible. Best of luck on your travels. 🌝🌲☘️

[@johnallen2771]

Man, I want to go go to one of the tribal meetings with this guy. He wanted Alice in Wonderland but went with the ocean and weird creatures. Yeah, I agree with the other people who mentioned his love of music. I'm with you pal.

[@jeanelleray9465]

Love it. Love his laugh!

[@doreendaykin6693]

I love the carpet!...love the bus!

[@dannyhurst4890]

I dont know how you did it my friend, but you built my dream bus.. i mean a real dream.... so beautiful..she really reflects your guy's real spirit..thanks Dan and Christy..

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

I love the chardonnay spigot idea, cool!!

[@Tonnsfabrication]

We've had our bus for 10 years now and lived in it almost 3 years. Whats great about a house on wheels is that if you get tired of the scenery it's totally adjustable.

[@beareroflife]

And ppl are so scared of craigslist. Its nice to see someone down to Earth doing this.

[@thegroove2000]

My faith in man has been restored. So inspiring I may have to take driving lessons and learn to drive just to be able to live freely by travelling. Outstanding work and great effort.

[@TsarOfRuss]

Probably the easiest DIY RV on youtube

[@susanmathis1682]

The artist is a genius!!!

[@ronschreiber3635]

Sir this is the best set up for that size bus I really like it ,your artist is simply the Best .

[@lydiamlpc]

So cool. If I live to retirement, I want this to travel! Just Go and experience the outdoors!

[@rev.jimjonesandthekool-aid4488]

Do not wait.

[@goodliving2171]

Lydia Mann A lot of young people travel or even live on the go while working a job that allows them the freedom to work from their home on the road.

[@MickiClick1]

I love this bus !!! I could and would live in it 24/7.

[@tinascott3892]

This is the coolest bus I ever saw!! I love everything about it, & how handy you did everything & cheap , it looks like a million bucks !!

[@mixnetmiguelnet]

This is fantabulous!!!! Picasso on wheels!!!! I'm so fascinated!! I'm going to try and do something similar if I have the funds after my conversion.

[@goodliving2171]

Angel Cortes Remember, you don't to use house paint 🤗

[@user-uy3pe1jy5c]

Love this bus. I would so hang out there if I could. If you ever travel thru KC welcome to park here.

[@Honorbright24]

Absolutely charming!