They Transformed a Coach Bus into a Palace on Wheels

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you for taking the time to tour our bus!

[@MobileDwellings]

My pleasure. Hope to see you this year at Skoolie Swarm!

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@MobileDwellingsfor sure

[@Ali_ON3]

Having a hard time figuring out what is more amazing, the moustache or the bus build 😂😂😅😂 . 👍 for both!

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@Ali_ON3Thank you.

[@Lynnda86]

​@@MobileDwellings ❤ this channel!!! Where can we get the Jackary discount?

[@happygolucky7020]

Now this is what you call an actual house on wheels. I love the nice clean spacious look and you guys thought of everything. In addition, I love the flushing toilet as i can't see myself using the composting toilet. Amazing build. Hope you continue to have many many more years of interactions with folks. Safe travels.

[@MobileDwellings]

The coach bus is a foot wider than a school bus I believe. It makes a huge difference.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you. 102 inches wide outside

[@MobileDwellings]

Okay so half a foot wider! Thanks Yvan.

[@independentthinker9113]

This is the most amazing bus build I've ever seen. Wow!

[@MobileDwellings]

It's a really great one. So roomy and capable.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@RADGarage]

Thank you Yvan & Sylvie for sharing your rolling palace with us all. You have created an amazing home. Salut!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks Rick, Stay Rad!

[@tynitahaines4012]

This bus is amazing. I love it.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@tammycruz8189]

I love this bus n these folks . See Ya Down The Road !! Safe Travels Always. God Bless Ya'll

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@dawncrawford6806]

Im blown away with your organization and build every detail wow

[@TheMord1997]

Attention to detail, and the adventurous spirit. Great combination!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@charoletteyanos5825]

This is a very nice bus build. It's quite liveable. I've seen some bus builds that seem very claustrophobic, and squished spaces. This one seems more open and airy. Great job.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@lindamarie6574]

Wow, what a palace! I’d never leave it lol. Smartest build I’ve ever seen.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@lisasweller6711]

Tha k you for sharing your home and build. Many clever things you did in it. Very clever indeed. I do like the favt that the wiring is labeled every 2 feet. Alot of people do not pay attention to that detail. And will make it very hard to fix if aa wire fails for so,e reason. I also loke how the wires are not in the walls and neatly hidden, but easily accessed for issues that may arise in the future. Water piping in the floor is a great idea. The way your home is set u9 you dint have to worry about pipes freezing and agin easily accessed for any issues that may arise in the future. The bays are himes for each item batteries and the solar power, heat heating and venting easily accessed for any future problems and can be fixed quickly and you can fit you body jn the engine bay. Which is nice in case of rainy weather or cold. Your protected fro, the elements for the most part. The interior is gorgeous. The bathroom is very pretty amd super functional. Living area is very comfy. A nice spot for a nap as well as the passenger seat in front. I'm sure you made your wife very happy with that seat. Bedroom, is great and you have so. Uch storage. Which is uncommon with bus life. You guys did a great jib with your build. I'm jealous but in a good way. Again Thank you so much for sharing. I hope one day when we get an rv or timey home we wil meet. Stay safe stay healthyamd above all live deeply and always give thanks. Enjoy and make some awesome memories!!!!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you. For the record we share the driver and passenger seat, we switch every 2 hours

[@jadarose3370]

This bus is packed with a bunch of wicked cool ideas. The kitchen is my favorite part. Living in that bus looks like a dream that came true!🌞💛🌞💛

[@LacroixCruiser]

It sure is, Thank you.

[@KeithMonsaas]

I like that you made chases for the wiring for repairs and future upgrades. Seperating sides was brilliant! Many great ideas throughout.

[@dianewalker4633]

It looks fantastic. Well done.

[@johnfrancis5673]

Superb build. This man is the definition of a rennaisance man, Got to be his brother at 9:54.

[@LacroixCruiser]

No, just another bus enthusiast

[@Bruces-Garage]

Thanks for sharing. I love the attention to detail, creativity, and organization. Your outdoor kitchen looks fantastic.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@miltondavies259]

That is an unbelievable rig you have. You’ve thought of everything. Amazing!!

[@DannyA3579]

Really impressive and NICE buildout. Smart way that you did the wiring and labeled everything. Not sure if more people do that or not but I like it.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@theautotoyboxfollowyourdre9722]

I am on a very similar path! I needed your video today! Beautiful bus but even more beautiful life! Hope to see you all on the road someday.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@ednajohnson8771]

I love your bus how you build inside it’s amazing to travel across the states in luxury comfortable the bus is new

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@OrenArieli]

Wonderful build. Happy trails to you both.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@TheMysticBohemian]

A video I can relate to! I bought a 1971 MCI-7 it'a factory conversion but the old girl needs a serious renovation love what you;ve done with the space

[@gregoryb2974]

Awesome bus! Thank you for sharing.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@PaiviProject]

Those guys are great and their coach bus is fantastic ❤👋

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Kim-cq2om]

Thank you for your visit 😊, very Nice ❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@rcac1023]

Amazing built.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@troycarothers8254]

Beautifully done and purposefully built. Can you give specifics on before and after build weights?

[@LacroixCruiser]

31k empty, 42k living in it

[@Slowenchiladas]

super nice build!

[@janlint7434]

Wow!!! What more do I need to say? Just WOW! ❤😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@michaelpittman5025]

Very well designed and clean!!!

[@kerimabrown5404]

A very nice home on wheels!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@MarkSnop]

That was a really fun video! One day soon I’m gonna have an RV of some kind. Yours looks absolutely wonderful.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@saracorse9609]

Great tour! Love the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@jeffminor1583]

Nice video, thanks for the tour. Very creative and thought out.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@lizsanabria5541]

Awesome build

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@5710fpilot]

Finally, a bus for common man, not a damn Monaco

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@kennethssali9619]

this is so inspiring

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@ninjaperfect163]

15:04 bro what is going on!! Great build

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@sherrysimpson4440]

Wow I like this 😊

[@jita14]

It’s beautiful

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@RogueBohemian]

It looks like you retired the 4104. I used to be on a forum with you back when you were working with Rossi's team at Indy. Nice job on this bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Mopar_logic]

Awesome build.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@FelixBouchardDetail]

Great video!!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Merci

[@ClassyCurleyRadio_1]

Awesome bus

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@MercedesBurnham]

Loved it.

[@ItsMeYisrael]

Wonderful really great 😊

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@964964limkyung]

just say wow!

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you.

[@Airmanmx1]

What was the final cost to make?

[@LacroixCruiser]

75k

[@Airmanmx1]

@@LacroixCruiser thank you so much, I know now what might await for me. My plan is to sell my 34ft Class A and use that as a down payment towards customizing one like yours. Wish yall the best!

[@johnsont963]

sweet build , is that tintable raptor kit sprayed on the outside?

[@MobileDwellings]

Yes that detail got cut from the tour but yes it's tinted raptor liner.

[@LacroixCruiser]

SEM Protex

[@stephanielake71]

Love it

[@shaymcquaid]

Hi Justin!

[@MobileDwellings]

Hey Shay!!

[@kostah976]

Who did your electrical? A1 job!!

[@stefanjung2091]

So nice to see so many people living the nomadan life. Thats my dream as well. My you guys allow me a questions. I been googeling for quite a long time for 100% remote jobs and can‘t find one beside those fake ones. Where did you find those remote jobs to live your dreams?

[@amybarth1947]

How many square feet do you have?

[@LacroixCruiser]

329

[@clifflong7944]

Actually just saw a commercial restaurant with nothing but 10 induction cookers lined up in a row so 3 people could be cooking at the same time…still had ovens and a salamander. Makes more sense not producing all that excess heat. I have induction and would never go back to gas.

[@jeeptrucklover72]

Wow! Your bus is so well thought out! I haven’t seen a RV like yours that is very well put together. The new RVs on the road now are just junkers, 1.2 million, 2.5 million dollars? Of course, they’re crazy, showing off their wealth, their status symbols and just being stupid. I’d take your RV any day over theirs. Yours looks homey, cozy and practical. Great job!😊

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

This may be too personal, but would you mind sharing about how much you haven in this bus? 200,300k or more?

[@MobileDwellings]

They don't have anywhere near that much into it. I'd guess under $80K.

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

@ I find it hard to believe they could buy a coach bus and renovate it that way for 80k. If so I’m really loving my 125-150k budget to build our dream bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our total investment is $75k.

[@RADGarage]

@@LacroixCruiser$75k more in sweat equity, I am sure.

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

@@LacroixCruiser thankyou for your honesty. Wow what a bus I know you guys had to do most of that work to get the detail. I was thinking a school bus, but the more I see these coaches the more I love them. Maybe we can find the right coach and make it happen in the next 3 years.

[@gaviny-w3569]

I take it a "Palace" has a bathtub / combo shower inside?? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@laurarimes5657]

You thought of everything

[@LacroixCruiser]

We tried

[@davidjanis1997]

What was your previous full time job?

[@lawhornracing6921]

Love the bus. Do you just follow late models? I follow Usac 360 sprint and outlaw 410 sprint

[@johnathanprice5000]

Do you have any old buses that are for sale looking into bus living

[@charlesrovira5707]

Great, I'm waiting for the *Tesla* _Roe Boven_ to come out. It should come from the same *Arizona* factory slated to build the Tesla Semis next year.

[@MobileDwellings]

Yes that will be very exciting I know they were trying to take an RV angle with that thing too.

[@declancurtis6144]

Good luck, you’re better off talking to Edison motors.

[@sweetnezz7781]

Wow

[@Macskinny76]

Let's be real for a min, if you have your own business and the money to do so (third bus), dang near anything is possible. Not everyone has this ability to do a project this big, also, it's really not that easy to find places to put a big bus like this that's not for local businesses. Overall, it's still a good build.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks, we built everything ourselves in our daughter shed

[@Mopar_logic]

We need an update on your life. Last thing I remember was your wife being pregnant. I hope you all are doing well.

[@MobileDwellings]

Oh my gosh so much time has passed since then. Our second child is 3 and a half years old! Here's the most recent life update sorry it was so long ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKi3g51-e9B3qs0

[@Mopar_logic]

@@MobileDwellings I must have missed it, I'll definitely watch it.

[@lisasweller6711]

What i fimd funny is many people co plain how it takes so long for the dual washer dryer combo takes about 2 to 2,5 hours ro do a load. If you think about it depending on the tyoe of washer and dryer you have its takes that long. Especially if your like me. I do a double rinse on my washer. The softener tub only works on the second rinse. I also do an extra spin in my washer. Most of my shirts, sweat shirts blouses and certain sweaters , I domt dry in the dryer. For some reason women's tops shrink really bad depending on the company who makes the tops. So,e of my bras and underwear and stocking and tights I won't dry jn the dryer either. It breaks down the elastic and silk and satin Dont ever go in The dryer. Any way if you calculate the time on the washer and the time on the dryer, you will find it takes the same amou t of time and depending on the type of clothing can take li ger in the dryer, like jeans , sweat shirts, coats some sweater, blankets, comforters pillows. Just depends in the fabric and how heavy the fabric is. Timed dry usually dries pretty quick. My dryer can tell if the clothing is still damp. That is the cycle I use. I do use the cool cycle in ,y hanf to dry clothing. The reason why is i have cats and they shed, they also will lay in clothing the minute it's in the bed or table when they are folded. I even caught 2 of my furbabies laying through the hangers in my closet. Again watch to see how each load takes for washing and drying. You will find it takes the sa,e amount of time to do 1 load..my next Comment will be about the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Our concern is mostly the water consumption.

[@michaelventurelli2286]

Canadian customers can't use the 55% off .....[sad face]

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

This is for the wealthy! I prefer simplicity and roughing it a bit more. Who, in this day and age can afford this! Sorry, just my personal opinion.

[@LacroixCruiser]

It cost us 75k to build this.

[@1982MCI]

This comment is hilarious in my opinion!! I’m a disabled Desert Storm Vet and I’m living on a fixed income, which is not very much at all, and I’d never consider myself wealthy but I do live a very Rich life!! But, you have the exact same opportunities I have…… if you want it!! I have been living in my bus for two years now and my only regret is that I didn’t do it 25 years ago. I’m still building my bus out so it’s been a bit rougher living than what they are doing but I’ll eventually get there. The thing is, this way of living provides freedom and other luxuries you’d never know living a conventional life style. The downside tho is if your living in it while building it, you may be like me and I’ve not had ac/heat, running water, etc for a certain period of time so you have to be flexible. I’m ex military and was raised on a farm so I’m used to finding alternative ways to survive so it’s no big deal but most folks are not willing to live in a freezer in the winter and an oven in the summer for a few years in order to end up with something like you see here. It’s worth every day too me and I’ll finally have something that folks like yourself think I’ve invested hundreds of thousands invested in but I’ll have less than $50k in a bus equally as nice as this one. I buy my materials through certain outlets and pay 25-30% of normal retail price at most and it’s saving me a fortune really. Everything I’m installing is all high end materials and it’s easy to save as long as you don’t have to have it today. I bought my bud from a church that was downsizing after Covid and the engine has been rebuilt and has 10k miles on it so it will last me my lifetime no more than I travel. I paid $11.5k for it and I’m on track to having another $50k in materials to have a really nice bus with all the comforts of a luxury home for much less than I can buy a home or even rent an apartment. So it’s completely your choice how you live. You don’t have to be a millionaire living deep in debt to live a satisfying, picturesque lifestyle!! Your in charge of your own destiny so get out and make it happen and stop making excuses as to why YOU can’t do it!! The only one stopping you from doing something like this is you yourself!! Whatever you decide tho, good luck to ya and I hope you find what you enjoy!!