Tiny Home, LARGE Family | House Bus Tour You Won't Forget!

Welcome to our House Bus Tour. Ever dreamt of ditching the ordinary and hitting the open road with your whole family? We did, and this is our story! Buckle up for a house bus tour with James and Maddy.
This ain't your average travel vlog. This is a raw, honest look at family life, adventure, and the challenges (and epic wins!) of living small and dreaming big.
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Chapters
00:00 James & Maddy (Introduction)
00:47 Entrance & "Mud Room" (coats & boots)
01:19 Kitchen
04:58 James & Maddy (Interlude - You can do it too)
05:18 Living Area
09:00 Office / Drivers cabin
09:47 Master Bedroom & Baby Hammock
11:23 Hallway to Bathroom
12:51 James & Maddy (Interlude - Our favorite things)
13:13 Kids Bunkroom - 5 beds
14:19 Trap-door to toy room/library
15:54 Heater / Generator & Waste pump storage bay
17:08 Batteries, solar, charging & inverter - "power bay"
18:28 Engine Bay 8.3 turbo Cummins Diesel
18:46 Handyman toolbox
19:28 Kids toy room from the outside
19:58 Laundry / Washing Machine
20:19 Hot water & filter system.
21:09 Thanks for Watching
Keywords: Tiny Living, Off-Grid, DIY Bus Conversion, Family Travel, New Zealand, Homeschooling, Road Schooling, Adventure Travel, Camping

[@johnsonjanang5879]

Nothing wasted space in your bus..perfect and functional.

[@RadiantBuslife]

👍🏻😃✨

[@tinahughes2552]

15:31 The best thing that I like about this , you got a toy room underneath for the children. I love that idea.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Yes, that room is definitely a popular part of our build!

[@user-tr8qi8wo4m]

That children's bedroom and the play space below is Amazing! I bet a lot of parents envy that organization. This bus is an impressively designed home for such a large family: the kitchen, the parents' bedroom, the energy system, and the laundry space (Great location!). This was interesting to watch.

[@RadiantBuslife]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! Thankyou for watching, and also taking the time to leave a lovely and encouraging comment 😊👍🏻

[@jeremybrand6654]

This bus is FANTASTC!!! I've been waiting to see a family bus with such well thought out bedrooms. When they're older it'll be girls upstairs and boys down in the converted playroom eh?!! "Them that honour me I will honour" saith he.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks so much! yes there are a few very creative layouts online but we love how it came together in the end. It works well for us! Yes we have a few ideas for the coming years as kids grow..... we shall see!

[@suzyjm2535]

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[@evelyn2178]

What a fantastic conversion. Everything is so well planned. Love it.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! We spent a lot of time playing around with design ideas for the space and are happy with how it turned out!

[@angelinaduganNy]

What is going to happen when your children become young adults? Are you going to get a bigger bus so that they have privacy? Lovely bus tour. Thank you.🙏🏼 😊

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video! This is just a season for us, not long term. We will cross that bridge when we get there at this stage! 😊

[@cinwells7]

I love every bit of this! Your bus design, your organization, and your beautiful large family!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@marieneu264]

The toy room is SO cool! I wasn’t expecting that at all. I love everything about this build!

[@RadiantBuslife]

We are pretty happy with how it all turned out 😊😊

[@christinegamble3581]

I have seen hundreds of tiny home and bus tours and this is one of the best I've ever seen! The thought that went into the planning is awesome. I looove that kitchen. A place for everything. I look forward to watching more of your videos and following you on your journey. Beautiful family!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! There are soooo many beautiful and inspiring tiny homes and skoolies out there huh. We definitely enjoyed the ‘researching’ aspect of our build of watching what others have achieved x we hope to inspire and encourage others that might be thinking about it, to do it too!!

[@kathleenmoore3459]

Your house is amazing! This tour is Great!! Nice office space! Every space is so well used!! Such a cute idea for a sleep space for your youngest! I love the shub! Several questions: Does the toy area have bug netting for when the doors are open? (I love the trapdoor idea!) Do your kitchen windows have similar window covers? (They’re beautiful, by the way.) Is the washer also a dryer? (I’m just curious.)

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi @kathleenmoore3459, great questions that I have only just seen! No the toy doesn’t have bug screens but I would love to add them. Yea our kitchen window has the same coverings, all the windows do. And no it is just a washer. We hang washing on the line when it’s sunny and go to a laundromat when it’s not 👍🏻✨

[@larkhughes9740]

Wow! That's the most organized and well thought out bus home. Happy travels!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks so much!

[@andriyaningsihharianto9149]

Salut sekali dengan kekompakan dan komitmen kalian dengan 6 anak yang pastinya tidak mudah untuk menjalani. Sukses, sehat2 dan tetap rukun sampai maut memisahkan ya...God bless ❤

[@katykaty6415]

Oh my word it's like a tinyhouse set up I love it with such a huge family ur all able to be together...its amazing u have a kids play room that blew me

[@RadiantBuslife]

@katykaty6415 we really wanted it to look like a 'tiny house' set up, so thankyou for the compliment :D My favourite part is the time we are all able to spend together, thats for sure!

[@petalfrance8578]

Great

[@camillaholst7321]

I love that you reused the "baskets" from the back of the seats: such a practical solution. Impressive build. Impressive lifestyle. Safe journey ❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! That was James’s idea 💡 it works beautifully 😊

[@wendicoe6748]

I found you guys last night ands watched your bus build. It was amazing! I love that you are doing it with more six kids! You guys are really inspiring!

[@RadiantBuslife]

That’s just what we like to hear 🥳🤩 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-kp7kq9xp1n]

Great work team, nice to see all the fine tuning that makes this beast livable!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Much appreciated!

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

Comments from me : Beautiful bus and layout Incredibly well organised Congratulations guys 👏👏👏

[@mich00000]

Wow! My jar dropped when I saw the washing machine. This is one impressive bus!!! I've seen various RVs or travel vehicles with creative storage, fitting as many beds as possible, etc. but a full-size washing machine at the bottom storage space is definitely a first one for me! I don't think I would ever drive a big bus like this but this is one impressive house bus for sure :)

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks @mich00000 the washing machine is really important for us and it works so well. Driving can a be a challenge at times with such a large vehicle. We do get to some amazing places thanks to the great NZ roads. What country are you in?

[@carolryan3593]

Great bus guys 😍 it's the best one I've seen so far in N.Z. your whanau is the second bus lifers I have seen like this in Aotearoa on You Tube! especially with such a beautiful bus/home. ( the other whanau had a lovely bus as well but I really like yours! It's kitted out better than some actual houses! Awesome guys yous look really relaxed & happy too. ' ka mau te wehi ' 💜

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! We wanted it to have everything we need for ‘normal ‘daily life and so far it’s been great 👍🏻

[@Denise-ke3jn]

Beautiful, it's the most organized family business that I've ever seen ‼️

[@user-po4jl6ki1m]

Wow! You really thought outside the box. Cute playroom for the kids. Know the us will give you lots of play, comfort and most of all love. Enjoy❤

[@jessicatierney1708]

Incredible guys! Love how much thought has gone into each space. Love it well done!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks so much!

[@deresaeason3563]

I've watched a lot of bus homes, tiny homes, and manufactured homes, but this is amazingly thought out and organized!!! I LOVE IT! Y'all could definitely go into business!!!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you so much! It felt like a marathon but we are so stoked to be finally living it and loving it 🙌🏻

[@stanislavsmodej6316]

Yes wonderful bus .Super work. Great

[@michelebrown1860]

Love, 💘love your bus home. You all did the dang thing. ENJOY! STAY SAFE FAMILY. MicheleB.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@EvanODonoghue]

Epic. A great set up for a wonderful family. Well done.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks Evan!

[@WrightAtHome75]

Absolutely amazing, love the layout. Hope to see you on the road sometime in the near future.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Awesome, shout out if you see us around

[@JPPDK1]

Absolutely YES

[@Sunnyflowers]

I love the design and layout of your home!! This is by far my favorite layout for a bus!! I've always wanted to do bus life and this just inspires me more! this is just so beautiful!! Can't wait to see your journey! Keep up the great work!! ❤❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hiya, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comments! I say GO for it!!! It has been 1000x worth the work to get here 😃

[@matthewedwards3550]

AMAZING HOME!!!... BEAUTIFUL FAMILY... SAFE TRAVELS TO YOU... STEADY ON!!!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you so much!

[@davidbraxton6600]

SO WELL ORGANIZED, SO STYLISH, SO CHIC ❤ I LOVE YOUR STYLE, GUYS! 😊

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hiya, thanks for the kind words! 😃

[@user-js4xl9nv8r]

Unbelievable! The thought that went into designing the interior, is masterful. Organization is the key to success, and you've taken care of that. Well done! Thanks for the tour. Happy life, guys! Best Wishes from Canada.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hey, we have some great friends in Canada! Thank you so much :) We spent many hours researching pinterest and other fantastic bus conversions to get inspired. There are some fantastic and creative builds out there!

[@meiraloraduncan8953]

You have created a beautiful and cozy home for your family and I look forward to seeing more videos about your home and your adventures. It's clear that you put a lot of thought into the design and and organization of each area of the home. With a large family it the key to keeping ahead of the chaos that can quickly happen with a lot of people in a smaller space. I come from a family with 8 children. Once the eldest 3 were no longer at home the 5 youngest became a tight knit group that played together well and worked to help around the house to keep it going without most things falling on one person to do everything. We went camping each summer for anywhere from a week to a month and we started with a trailer that was a tent with a zip on extension and later a pop up trailer that slept 8. Was didn't cook inside of it because we had an amazing setup in the back of the family vehicle and under the canopies that were setup over the picnic table area of the campsite. Our parents had it organized and planned out so everything was easy to get when needed and put away when it wasn't needed or on travel days.

[@RadiantBuslife]

hi, wow these sound like great memories for you, something we strive to do for our own children. So awesome that your parents put the time and effort into taking you all camping regularly, no easy feat with a large family! Thanks for sharing :)

[@rosepetal21]

​RadiantBuslife ❤❤

[@david501_5]

So cool to see! Love all the shelves for the books 📚

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you like them!

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Love your bus. Really like the washer being outside

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks, yes it is super handy but also not always in our face like it would be if inside the living areas 👍

[@LP2421.]

Love the shelf for bible/devotionals and office setup. Awesome to see a kiwi bus conversion!! Bless you guys ❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks so much :) We kept finding that our books we use on the daily were getting left on the windowsills and cluttering up the living space, hence, a new shelf was built! Now they are more easily accessible they do actually get put away ( most of the time!!!!😉 ).

[@crystalslattery1712]

We’re Christian’s too. I thought this was Australia 🇦🇺 but I guess I’m wrong. Sorry

[@RadiantBuslife]

New Zealand 👍🏻✨🥰

[@lovelyliz71]

cant wait for more more adventures , congrats on your new 😊journey

[@sabrinadaniel5165]

WOW! I'm sooo impressed ❤ Love this design - you are way more organised than my 2 room apartment 🎉

[@juniortupai8049]

Awesome build! Love it all! 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@noreenwillson3736]

Lovely bus well done keep travelling and enjoying the open road in grand style 💕💕💕

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! We will! 😃

[@suemcgowan2689]

Love how organized you all are! Fantastic!❤️

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! It’s not always that organised haha but we try!

[@manujoelle7072]

Hello,frome France (GONDREVILLE) Just FANTASTIQUE,bravo bravo and thank you.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Bonjour! We are glad you enjoyed it 🫶🏻

[@BenyTheMar]

Great work guys. Its awesome to see it all working so well.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks @BenyTheMar

[@lynnedalrymple]

Loved this whole setup and your family life xx

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks, quality family time is one of our highest priorities.

[@aileensochon7500]

Very organised and cosy. 👏👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you! 😊

[@SuperRedman76]

Luv how you created your bus, especially the bunk room and hidden play area. I've never seen that, I want to do a bunk room when I get my RV. I want my son to have his own space for himself.

[@norm5785]

Awesome thank you for sharing your home with us. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@RadiantBuslife]

You're welcome, and thanks for the lovely comment :)

[@DavidBurns-lh5cz]

The kids bedroom is so nice and the middle looks so so cozy 🤣🤣🤣and comfortable and cozy 😂😂

[@marcelgallichan2816]

Sooooo awesome to see guys. Well done.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks Marcel!

[@karenmcelyea154]

Such a beautiful home! Best bus design that I’ve seen. God bless y’all!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Wow, thank you!

[@kirstyalexander3398]

Wow! The layout is amazing and you have done an amazing job!!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks ☺️

[@terrymathis4213]

Great bunk bed set up. Love the space down below to play or read.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks! The kids love hanging out down there 😊

[@margaretb2269]

Beautiful layout❤!👍amd white always makes a place bright.👍

[@RadiantBuslife]

Yes it sure does! Thanks for watching and we are glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@monicasickels7741]

I think what your doing is wonderful...It really does give your children and yourselves alot to see and experience in ways you can't when you live in one place only. The bus is very well thought out and your both doing a very good job at raising and teaching your children and from what Iv seen so far your both pleasant people. Great video and thanks for sharing. 🙂👍❤️🙏 ~~Safe Travels~~&~~God Bless~~

[@ry3942]

This bus is so organized and cozy omg. I love it.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hiya, yes it sure is. So nice waking up in a warm snug bus on cold frosty morning ❄️🥰

[@janesynnot7446]

That is absolutely fantastic bus. Thank you.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching 😃

[@yayac6503]

Very well done . Thanks for sharing .

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks for sharing your encouragement ❤️

[@LaidBackApophis]

Incredible build, very organised, and beautiful!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you liked it!

[@susiejackson8750]

Congrats on such a great accomplishment. We'll done!!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks Susie, it was well worth all the hard work!

[@tinahinkle1956]

Love your home😊. My absolute favorite is the children's playroom! Great job mom & dad...

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi Tina 👋🏻 the playroom seems to be a popular part of the bus that’s for sure! All us ‘kids at heart’ love it too 😅❤

[@atlanticx100]

Fantastic use of space well done.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you like it!

[@tkswart2065]

Love your kitchen. You are so organized.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Living in a tiny space forces u to be somewhat organised! 😀

[@dexlheichannel.19]

So clean & organized💙💙💙

[@RadiantBuslife]

It is in the video yes 😅 doesn’t take 6 kids long to mess it up 😉 buuuut it doesn’t take them long to clean it either so 🤷🏻‍♀️😃

[@lindaprefontaine3948]

❤ Beautifully organized. Great design! ❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you! 😊

[@laurellawson9153]

Juat love the bunk room and all the organization with the toy room that is beyond cool!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou so much! It was heaps of fun to imagine and dream up the spaces and then to see them come to life with my husbands hard work and clever ingenuity 🫶🏻🙌🏻

[@lynnecahill2859]

Love love love this Home ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi Lynne, we love it too ❤ glad you enjoyed the tour

[@andreastevens4987]

💖 Absolutely love your Bus/home. Great use of space. Looks so very homey. 💕

[@RadiantBuslife]

It really is a home on wheels, it's so nice being in new and amazing places but getting to snuggle down in your own bed every night

[@andreastevens4987]

@@RadiantBuslife so very jealous.

[@bosiny2178]

You got everything fixed how is it possible oh my god, you really work hard n its amazing your thoughts n ideas. Do you move from place to place or just fixed at particular place. Your husband is v fortunate to have such a smart wife like you.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Yes he is 😉😃 we make a great team! We move place to place as the plan for living full time in our bus is to travel and explore our beautiful country, New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@marieneu264]

Yay! Sometimes KZbin gets the algorithm right. Excited they recommend this video!

[@lilouchlgr5424]

C'est la première fois que je vois un camping-car plein de lits et de rangements waaaaw

[@maxinevine779]

Great work, see you guys on the road!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Awesome, looking forward to it!

[@lesley.4238]

What an amazing build. Well done 👏 you have a beautiful home 🏡 ❤️ And you have made sure your kids have plenty of room with their added toy room. What a brilliant idea

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi Lesley, thanks for your kind words! Glad you liked the video 👍🏻✨

[@countrygirlNZ78]

What an incredible setup!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you

[@magscee973]

Your family bus is awesome 👏🏾

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou 😃

[@MrGrison67]

Wow, this has to be the most beautiful and inspiring project I’ve seen in my life 😊

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate kind and encouraging comments such as this 👍😃

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Social media pages located! This bus has been brilliantly thought out and some great ideas! Really looking forward to following your family.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mariaascensionramosmedina3652]

Muy presiosa vuestra casa rodante es espectacular los seguiré viendo besitos desde Canarias ,Tenerife

[@ellexpress111]

Lovely house bus home thank you for sharing

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you too😁

[@Enkaybe]

Sooo cute, love the design ❤️

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you! 😊

[@Red-Robin4]

Omg I love your bus! I would definitely live in your beautiful amazing bus!❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks @Riding-with-Robin. The design that makes it feel so cozy is certainly due to Maddy's excellent design. She's an amazing wife and mother ❤️

[@lindacardinale7427]

I LOVE your home. Very well done.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thankyou! We love it too 🫶🏻

[@miguelalcantara4575]

This is ny dream, to have a camper van, its awsome. Cheers

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendyouedraogo1028]

This is a phenomenal bus build

[@RadiantBuslife]

Day made with this comment 🤩✨

[@doriscollins1131]

Love it that's big enough for me I would live in one 😊

[@wendynicklin7693]

Absolutely lovely 🌹

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you enjoyed it ✨

[@Poeticfloetic]

OoooooooooooooooooOOooooo. I just want to move right in. Cozy, functional and😅 beautiful 💯😍😍😍😍😍♥️👌🎯

[@RadiantBuslife]

Glad you like it!

[@atypiquenutritionkatel1479]

super bus 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you very much!

[@marcellaorourke8997]

Your home is lovely. So are you!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you so much :)

[@simplycarol]

Good you have high ceiling. It feels very spacious. Nice bus home.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Yes, the roof raise was a big job but we love the extra open space!

[@1564markus]

You guys made a brilliant job in there. Congratulations from Spain.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hola! Thanks very much 👍🏻✨

[@jackiekeesaman1571]

Very nice! So good to see happy faces

[@RadiantBuslife]

😊 thank you

[@gallichantrucklifenz]

So so good guys! Awesome tour video! I’ve had the in-person tour but now I know where all your stuff is too haha

[@RadiantBuslife]

Your welcome anytime @gallichantrucklifenz love your work

[@dawncrawford6806]

your storage ideas are great

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks, we spent many hours researching the clever storage tips that other bus and van life families have used

[@Delcarme]

This is so cool I love that I am seeing Kiwis doing this!! Yaaaas! Nga mihi ❤

[@RadiantBuslife]

We're so proud to be able to represent Kiwi ingenuity in this space 👍

[@cindyhamilton6935]

From Kentucky, you all have made an amazing home! Have fun on your travels!

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hiya! Thanks so much!

[@keithloranamitchell2121]

Well done great content and story telling

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you, we really appreciate that. We tried hard to make the story interesting 😀

[@tradersgallery8299]

nnoo.....you took the whole van life to ;a whole new level..BUS HOUSE , That one word i did not know existed, I gota say, its awesome

[@RadiantBuslife]

Haha thank you very much! We are a ‘Go big or go home’ sort of family 😂

[@renecabalquinto4103]

I love this tiny house no bills much only food and everyday needs only for the whole family.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Hi @renecabalquinto4103 yes it has been very liberating to be free from the "rent trap"

[@causeeffect7624]

Playroom, cute idea. Keep for saferoom/hiding in an ER. Convert for more headroom in sleeping space. Good luck. And enjoy.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thank you, yes in the future the playroom could become a bedroom. Great idea

[@tuvia4082]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-lg2vu9ve5m]

That was soooooooooo cool James and Maddie

[@RadiantBuslife]

Thanks 😊

[@cynthiaestrella7122]

How nice!

[@RadiantBuslife]

🥰🫶🏻