DIY Elevator Bed - Raised Roof School Bus Conversion - This Family's Solution To Bay Area Rent

[@anjo828]

i love how the husband always praise his wife.. "all you see things that is beautiful, its Krista".. that's a loving husband there..

[@tst894an]

"I don't want to look at my wife's poop" - best quote in whole episode 😂

[@leem.7565]

The bus looks small but inside its so spacious. That's the best skoolie bathroom I've seen on KZbin.

[@judil3294]

I love that this man is so wonderfully considerate of his wife. I predict this family is going to do so well.

[@anonymousanonymous2335]

Your vegan too 😀

[@SindyJ37]

It always makes me feel happy to see couples who actually love and respect eachother

[@ritaburleson1224]

Yes, I do too.

[@magnumpi2326]

The bus is for sale less than a year later

[@BebeBonet]

I thought he was a bit of a douche.

[@leilal8053]

If I hadn't seen the outside, I would NEVER have guessed it was a bus from the inside...it looks like an appartment!😊

[@Juggalettex1312x]

Leila L it looks like a trailer lol

[@syddders]

Like the window placement is awesome. Most buses keep all the windows which looks like it gets cold and no privacy. I agree 100% looks like a tiny apartment

[@EM-cg4iy]

syddders agreed, I think the different sized windows and placement helped so much.

[@marymccowan6629]

This has more room than my condo lol

[@irenetornroos2083]

Love it.

[@bonzibonnie]

OMG...Love your bathroom. You did a sweet job. Love the pipping for your shelves. Great tile job and Love your barn door!!!!! Your bedroom is great. You guys did a amazing work. Blessings always.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

This is the most airy, bright, inviting, comfortable, and beautiful school bus conversion interior I’ve seen. Such a great job! 😍

[@Jewelybee7]

I love how real this couple is. Very authentic. I really enjoyed listening to them explain the ups and downs of building their bus. Great job! I wonder how they made out with the delivery of the new baby.

[@rwhastings1]

You say you learn as you go, that you were not an expert at the anything. Well you are right. You do learn as you go. You are wrong about not being an expert. You did a fine job on this build. So, that makes you an expert on the learning curve. Great job! I am impresssed!!!!

[@oldschoolmusiclover9368]

I live vicariously through these videos. I've seen many of them but I'm not even half through this one and it's my favorite so far. It's feels like a real home, without being over the top. I love it.

[@CuzmicTarot]

It’s The colour palette 🎨 for me, and The use of wood pieces and fluffed up pillows cushions for me It’s absolutely gorgeous ❤😻🙌🏾🧸🧣🧶☕️🍁🍂🍃

[@corinnelsmith]

Okay this is the most incredible bus I’ve ever seen. They did a beautiful job! That bathroom!! That master bedroom!! The kitchen?!!! Ugh I’m so in love! 😍😍😍 I love that they took out the school bus windows too and did real windows. Makes it look so much more homey. Great job, great family. Good luck with the new baby!

[@kellyhathaway9701]

Admittedly when I noticed the length of this video I was a little skeptical to watch but once I started, I couldn't stop! I love the layout and interior design. Might have moved to my new favorite Skoolie? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences, as newbies ourselves we really appreciate the information. Well done. Bravo!

[@barrez7300]

Amazing. Thank you for being real, casual and practical. So many self important and pretentious tours. I really was inspired and saw things for their real purpose customized for real needs. I wish you great joy.

[@kristinaj9159]

I absolutely love the side aisle, living/kitchen space and the bathroom looks great! I really like the extra space being higher yet still accessible. The bathroom having everything needed yet not too big. Bedrooms are cute and the elevated bed is intriguing

[@maddiejaymes]

I actually love the longer, more informative videos. I watch them on 2x speed and they help me mentally plan the layout on my future tiny house!

[@alim.587]

Yes!!

[@anthonyburkett2146]

I really like these videos as "idea" sources, but I am getting to the point of wanting to see more detailed videos on construction details such as the wiring, plumbing and roof raising specifics... just an FYI... but still enjoying the overall aspect of general topics n nonetheless.

[@adinahirschmann3112]

Someone in Europe did a double-decker city bus conversion. All the steps in construction are shown, along with some humorous comments. The results are awesome. The video is here on KZbin. The family put out a whole series of their adventures on the road to follow.

[@anthonyburkett2146]

@@adinahirschmann3112 Thank you!! I'll take a look see. I've often considered a double-decker bus as a conversion, but they're awfully hard to find here in the states... and those that I've seen approach cost prohibitive... along the lines of my original comment... I found Chris's videos of his bus's conversation... they're AWSOME!! ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2PZpoOEo5d5fdE ... as well as his home page for further info and classes... skooliecentral.com/

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I spent several years building a conversion before the advent of KZbin. I am still living in it today and have altered/update/changes almost everything. Whereas I would be interested in doing a thought-provoking inquiry-generating walk-through of my bus...that would be my limit. BTW...The earlier International bus with the DT466/Allison drivetrain is a great starting point. Very reliable and you can get good mpg for such a huge vehicle. Perhaps one of the favorite buses among professional school bus drivers from what I can determine.

[@cherylpemberton1676]

Anthony Burkett, We see 'Google buses' running up and down the roads and freeways he in South Bay Area; Google offers free rides for employees all the way to and from Sac, Stockton, Salinas, Bakersfield etc.; I'm sure they sell them when they're older, and they are HUGE!!

[@johnbarnett5799]

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[@s3xiibiishliyah]

See that's what I want! It makes sense to raise your bed if your doing a roof raise, I want a sky light and manually. Glad o found a video that shows what I had in my head

[@ge3029]

Man that bus is beautifully decorated and colour coordinated. And pristine! Camera ready 😁

[@ge3029]

Whoever did the construction work did really nice work 👍👍👍

[@ustopian]

Love these long videos Please dont change the format. As someone currently building a bus, this is so helpful. Not many are semi permanent location bus builds. Awesome!

[@indigoblue4791]

My word this is super impressive!!! What an amazing job this lovely couple have done. 😊

[@KitKatToeBeans]

Please don’t ever listen to the people with short attention spans who tell you to have shorter videos. I enjoy watching them, it’s like an event for me, and I know I’m not alone in feeling that way!

[@alim.587]

I find that with these videos specifically (because I really like watching DIY conversions or builds of busses and tiny houses) I like the longer videos. More detail, more explanation of material, decision making, challenges and successes. It's just better. ;)

[@susanarrington9371]

But he just said same she said a little differently 🫣🥴

[@chefboyartty]

By far one of the best schoolie builds thus far wow. That bathroom and barn door are amazing! Very well though out and open layout!

[@angelacreech5655]

I love your kitchen with the green cabinets and the tile back splash its like a french cottage kitchen love it

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

A lot of 'situations' going on :D but one of the best skoolies I've ever seen!

[@aliceduncan1513]

If I heard situation one more time I was going to have a situation going on.

[@marywalls1166]

This does not look like a bus inside. You guys saved a lot of money doing the inside yourself. You guys are smart! Great job! I enjoyed listening to your explanations. I love it!

[@dudie812]

From the outside, it doesn't look that big, yet inside it's so roomy and homey and lovely. I could see myself living very happily here. Great job!!!

[@danawhite6880]

Your home is beautiful out of the many videos I’ve seen you’re is the winner hands down! The flow and the openness of the kitchen is amazing. Your bed, what can I say, genius, out of the way during the day and lowers at night. A Murphy bed wouldn’t be something I’d want either. Again such a beautiful home.

[@davidrenn6048]

Great job bro. Don't let the kids stress you out. Best move you ever made...was making that fine lady your wife! Fabulous family for our new world.

[@cambridge1960]

This is really well-designed; an open and airy space with everything you need.

[@madnessintomagic]

Love so much about this. It’s the first one I’ve seen with a long side hallway that was done really well. Makes the bathroom and closet HUGE!. I’m very attached to my rugs (collected overseas) and have been thinking about convertible furniture or a raising bed specifically to have room for a full 5x7 carpet on the floor. Then saw this one! Love it.

[@ambiava123]

I absolutely love the interior design of this bus. Especially the bathroom not being across from the kitchen. Total practicality, function, and awesomeness all in one. Thanks for the wonderful tour🤗

[@tonyabrookes9931]

This was super informative! You guys (and all those pursuing this lifestyle) remind me of pioneers. The hard work, resourcefullness, ingenuity and learning that goes into this is very admirable and fascinating. Thank you for sharing!

[@Skiridr22]

Drilling and screwing was a labor of love, the finish product is amazing

[@denisestewart5440]

Great skooli. Many years of happiness to you two and your children. Hope you cam homeschool.

[@GrummanIsComin]

Kids Room: raise the bed just a little bit for storage underneath when your 2nd bundle of joy comes. Also, run the pipe long way to hang more clothing for both children. Wonderful design. It looks wonderful.

[@seedsoflove7684]

Bunk beds too

[@kerriehahn7912]

I think they should make a elevator bed for the kids some how maybe L shape or somthing

[@mirageseekr]

Love the open concept and raised roof. My boyfriend has been reluctant but being able to show him non cramped conversions is starting to sway him a bit, he is 6’3” and a big guy. Thanks for sharing, congrats on the baby!

[@jakespur6094]

I love your school bus reno especially the bathroom and raised bed. When I was younger I did not make my bed everyday. Now in my early 6’s I do it every day.

[@janina8559]

Love luv luv the Bathroom! The tiles the pipes the shelves! Would look awesum in a house let alone a bus ☮️🤗❤️

[@cyberstudentsfly]

One of the best conversions I have ever seen. Beautiful and love the elevator bed. Genius.

[@donnaconrad6212]

A very talented couple! A very pretty home! Take A Bow! Excellent Job! Love It!👍❤️

[@christinacyrus3824]

That bed is a great idea. Good idea for for tiny homes, Van's, skoolies, and trucks! Innovation is the bomb!

[@johncichon9499]

You guys are a great couple! Keep on working together.. and set the wonderful example for your kids and others looking on. Thanks for sharing the bus tour as well, a job well done.

[@KAT-th5eh]

Girl, THAT Tiling you did, is an extremely intricate Job👑👍👍👏. All those angles & different sizes & patters😱 BRAVO it's BEAUTIFUL;. Your Home is wonderful!

[@inevitablewanderer3471]

This is such a brilliant floor plan. Kudos!

[@kristyb3714]

Love the kitchen layout. Probley my favorite to date. Especially LOVE the nice big sink

[@nutella7445]

Best one I’ve seen done. You have a gift. Make another like it and sell it.

[@marybates2201]

I didn't even realise it was a bus, as i caught it part way through. Great design

[@Jacksonandjulian]

41:09 Just gained a thousand points with me. I LOVE THAT HE SAID THAT. SO real. So relatable! lol

[@marymccowan6629]

Seen other shower in build out and never understood why know used the whole floor as shower floor like you did . Great job love the side isle design. COVID-19 watcher.

[@vilmat.gonzalez2759]

Totally agree with having it look as least as possible like a bus. You guys did a great job with the kitchen!

[@roxannerandle9155]

VERY BEAUTIFUL, VERY UNIQUE, AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE DETAILED OR DOING A CONVERSION FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME THE LONGER VIDEOS ARE AN INSPIRATION FOR CRITIQUING OR MISTAKES ALONG THE WAY. WINDOWS-PRETTY, NICE EVERYDAY HOME TOUCH! AWESOME BATHROOM, EVERYTHING NEAT AND FITS WELL IN THE SPACE. THE ROOMS ARE EFFICIENT AND THE COUPLES BEDROOM HAS A VARIATION BECAUSE OF THE SYSTEM YOU GUYS PREFERRED, NICE LIGHTING, LOVE IT! DECK & SPACE FOR STORAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS VERY NEAT AND LINED HE EXPLAINS EACH PROCESS OR KINKS AND THINGS ALONG THE WAY WHICH WERE DIFFICULT, THANKS FOR THAT. CONGRATS ON NEW BABY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@CharlotteRose96]

Beautiful bus conversion 💕 I was surprised to hear they are in Gilroy, CA! We are located two towns over and we are remodeling our 5th wheel currently 😊

[@tinadudley5318]

Congratulations on the baby girl🎈🎈🎈🎈!!

[@reneecannon1250]

Love your refreshing spirit♡, GOD NEVER WASTES ANYTHING YOU WE OFFER HIM ; ) Love your cheery color scheme!!

[@IreneTivz]

I'm so glad to hear that you have visited my beloved Philippines💕 I hope you enjoyed your visit😃 You have an incredible and beautiful home. Thanks for the tour.

[@WolfgangWilbois]

Great idea with the elevator bed, but this is only working with a raised roof.I really love this idea, but as I'm converting a school bus in Germany, I will never receive certification from authorities for driving on german roads with a Skoolie and a raised roof. So for me in Germany a dream but for you guys in US this is awesome. Greetings form Germany Wolfgang

[@tdholman]

You don't need a raised roof. You could put a desk or play area for children underneath an elevator bed in a regular roof skoolie. but for $800 dollars in winches I think I would build a murphy bed instead.

[@emmajo6564]

It would be kinda nice if you had a short version of your videos available! I love seeing them but I just don't have time for hour plus videos!

[@jmk1962]

I agree half an hour max and having both of them go through the whole bus was a bit much so sadly I skipped through it when he was doing the second tour.

[@teresaames7902]

emma jo fast forward not hard eh

[@nixhixx]

Watch in chunks. Or turn up the speed. Or don't watch to the end. Or don't watch at all.

[@Liz-jp9ro]

Love the bed! The L shaped kitchen is perfect. The only thing missing is washer/dryer.

[@sirtedricwalker2979]

One of the best designed bus I've seen.

[@revamp-ideas101tv7]

This Schoolie Home has the BEST BATHROOM I have seen in a Bus house. I have seen a lot but I like this idea a lot and I mean I really, really like it. yea over the moon ! lol

[@kelbearmama]

Oh my goodness absolutely one of the most beautiful homes ever!!!! You guys did amazing work!!! Wow!!! I’m so blown away and impressed!! ❤️🙌🏼❤️❤️👍

[@m.t.426]

I love it! You did a really nice job.It doesn't feel closed in at all.I would suggest putting some sort of netting on the shelf with the pipes to keep stuff from falling out.

[@nadias_life857]

I love this one so much I even added my favorite playlist because this one has the best bathroom ever seen in any of these

[@onej0929]

This is probably the best build I've seen. Really feels like a small apartment.

[@tWz4462]

This is the best bud mobile that I have seen yet . I absolutely love this bud mobile. The kitchen I probably would make smaller to add a larger living room.. but yes the best. The master bedroom bed.. Awersome 💋💯

[@allenrodriguez4970]

Love it, what a great story how you guys decided on going sckoolie, amazing story behind it and getting started. 😄 Wish you guys the best of luck in your journeys / slash/ Adventures. BTW That bathroom is fire awesome. Great job. On the whole entire build, loved it. Maybe a little to long on video time and explaining things, but I'm sure you'll get better at editing as you move forward.

[@erikkamaameekuahooper8272]

I really love these fully detailed tours

[@carolynek1875]

You really did a great job you should be so proud of yourself God bless all of you

[@cliftonmelonzon413]

Feel proud, you built a beautiful home! Be safe with your beautiful family!

[@TheAntiqBoutiq]

Everything is a situation with her lol! Love them. Thanks for sharing your situation.

[@llloard]

wow! This is my most favorite videos like this. I'm love the openness and minimalism. It's beautiful!

[@leipzigescobar4085]

Super smart design!!👌👏🌟 I'm inspired. Thanks for sharing😀

[@rosejohnson9957]

I just came across this video and I have to say this bus is amazing.

[@ritaburleson1224]

🙋 this is a OUTSTANDING renovation... It looks like a professional builder and interior decorator job. Alot of condensed decisions to keep storage sufficientl yet design considerate is well thought out... You both have access to spend real time with your children... That is a cultural and personal deficit in the time we live in. I'm sure your parents and friends are proud of you both... Best wishes for your complete home... I only have one recommendation being - When you present to the public, I'd edit the chatter during the presentation....

[@rebeccablack8114]

I enjoyed the video, got a lot of ideas for creating useful storage in my own home, which isn't a tiny house but over the years we've created storage where there was none! Good job! 👍

[@nellydoyley3815]

That bathroom is absolutely gorgeous wow

[@vilmat.gonzalez2759]

Wow, my stove has a top, but 4 burner's and the oven & a microwave above. But, it's the original, yours look so nice. Your counter space is awesome!!!!

[@queofques32]

This one is the best schoolie I hve seen, so much more space..LOVE IT!

[@cindylake7193]

One of the BEST designs I’ve seen!

[@dfollin1]

Great bus! I really like the bathroom, nice and big and the whole bathroom doesn't get soaked from the shower.

[@rosetx1023]

Nice video, too long but nice. I LOVE the regular, double pane windows! After living in everything from a goose neck to a tiny house, the most important aspects, to me, are the windows and INSULATION!!! Having bad arthritis, 66 years old, drafty windows and inadequate insulation have been my worst nightmares. I recommend to all to use spray foam for insulation and the best windows you can buy, not necessarily afford, just the BEST. You'll know what I mean when you sit on the toilet and the window behind you actually blows your hair on cold winter days and nights. Spay foam plus indoor and outside paneling gives you 5-6 inches of insulation, for a tiny house, and keeps the cold and heat under control. Insulating the floor would be a great plus too! Enjoy your travels and those kids!

[@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod]

... vitamin C for the achiness, I don't want to hear you take vitamin C!!! How much are you taking???

[@tinadudley5318]

I luv that bedroom the floating bed whatever its called and the baby room how he has his own lol space a curtain

[@TheDawniep]

Love this, one of the best I've seen so far. Lovely couple too

[@lillieclack9203]

First bus I've ever seen that I love and I love the windows and the L-shaped

[@kimpuchek1956]

I’m interested in your pulley system. I’m wanting to see if this would help my handicapped neighbor utilize this for getting out into her backyard. She has 17” to navigate and this is quite a challenge for her to get down into her yard. I’m impressed by your space. It’s relaxing for me to visit your home 😀

[@nanettedoerr177]

I really liked this build. Such great ideas from this family! Liked the kitchen and the bathroom especially and the bed on pulleys. wow!

[@tinadudley5318]

Love that elevator Bed awesome and a lot of room for lil man to play in there.

[@amk1689]

i have seen so few videos (maybe this is the only one?) not arranged on a central isle. i do not want want my home to look like one big hallway, so was intrigued to see how they dealt with the wheel wells. it looks like a real home, very cozy

[@robertahill7400]

I love your decor through out the bus, but I really love your bathroom very tastefully done. Kudos to you girl. 👍✋ P.s. I have learned a mazing tip for keeping mold away..... Keep a window open about 10 inches. Preferably a back window so if there's a draft its in the back & you'll be amazed how you get use to it & you wont even notice it. We bought all kinds of gadgets and nothing worked.

[@478cookies]

I like that the video is long, just not the redundancy. Many things were mentioned by both people. Editing by room and not by person would be more entertaining. Story arc and such...

[@olufunmilayooremodu7851]

This is the most beautiful bus conversation I have seen, well thought out, well done!!!

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

One of the nicest conversions. Be safe. 🇨🇦

[@marywalls1166]

Beautiful job! I enjoyed every moment! You guys are smart and the welding skill that you have came in handy! ❤️❤️

[@vanessamacdonald9153]

Great video, Chris. Lovely van build, you guys. Well done! I have a wet room smaller than yours in my Hong Kong apartment, and a squeegee makes all the difference, and takes but a few minutes, if that, to wipe down after use. Really thoughtfully set out. Thanks for sharing :)

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

Honestly, this is a really nice conversion. But they take the chatter too long.

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

We got the complete situation:)

[@WhatsAShelby]

I sped up my video playback to x1.75 and understood everything they said. Lol yes lots of talk, and slow.

[@niierkan2022]

Yes too much talking just show the tour lol

[@shannonpatrick6450]

Amen

[@kota7824]

That’s almost every tour...

[@lucymeltsmyheart844]

I am so impressed with human beings such as yourself that are taking life by the corns.You are admirable.God bless you and your and family.Im very interested in possibly doing it myself but I’m unprepared and I’m gonna start saving to buy one.I would love life on the road with just my dog Lucy and I.

[@anaaltonaga7859]

“Life by the corns??!” Lol. It’s life by the horns.

[@nanvaughn2258]

Thanks Jeremy & Krista for sharing your amazing build with us!!! We are newly retired and have been traveling in our converted Astro van for four months. Hubs and I are thinking we would like a short Skooli next. Do you have any suggestions for first timers as far as what we should look for mechanically, structurally, and electrically when out looking to buy? What would you do different?. Also, I would love to hear how you figured out the order of what needed to get done. Absolutely loved your build. Best wishes, Nan

[@josieperez1110]

Your home is SOOO BEAUTIFUL! AWESOME hands on husby! Beautiful design talented wife!!

[@EM-cg4iy]

Kitchen, bathroom, and windows all so nice!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Great video! Very detailed look-see and a wonderful overall build. The exterior "chapter" at the end had a lot of mechanical information of note and could be invaluabe to other International bus owners. Those darn interlocks are frustrating. Also, that welding can destroy your ECU is a good tip worth remembering.Thanks.

[@focusonarterrands7124]

I’m just starting out converting my bus, thanks for all the awesome ideas!

[@jackjune156]

I looked up the word agreeance as it sounded odd...turns out it is really a word. not used much any longer, but still, it's good to learn something...thank you