Family's Stunning DIY School Bus Conversion

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Jennifer & Richard decided to sell everything they own to live in their self-converted skoolie named Burli. After being hired to work as the camp hosts at a KOA in Michigan, they listed their home & took a giant leap into the unknown. Their house sold just two days after being listed while their bus was still only a shell. This rerouted Jennifer & Richard to move into Jennifer's parents' house with their teenage son as they finished building the rest of their bus. Even though the beginning stages of buslife were challenging, they both agree that it's a decision they would make over & over again.
Burli the bus features a full-size stove/oven, a double-door refrigerator & freezer, a deep sink, poured epoxy countertops, & pre-built cabinets in their kitchen. Although the kitchen is beautiful, Burli's magic doesn't stop there. The rig also features a spacious living room with a pullout couch & removable hammock chair that's perfect for hosting cozy movie nights. Last but not least, this one-of-a-kind skoolie features a hallway that leads to a full-sized bathroom, a large closet, & the main bedroom, making it the perfect home on wheels for this family of three.
Shot by: / theaveragebrad
Edited by: / filmbro_
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Skoolie Kitchen
05:08 Teenager Bunk Room
05:59 About Minimizing
07:19 Skoolie Living Room
09:47 Skoolie Separate Spaces
10:04 Skoolie Closet
10:31 Skoolie Bathroom
12:07 Skoolie Solar System
12:30 Skoolie Master Bedroom
13:14 Finding a School Bus
14:43 Skoolie Exterior
20:13 Skoolie Advice
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[@Flight777WFS]

This is my favorite bus build by far. I love, love, love your kitchen countertops! They are beautiful!

[@jansmith3158]

Very nicely built. Love that they added house blinds to their windows. Nice homey touch. Also, like the paint job & big tires & added outside storage. Great job!!💚☘

[@beebuffalo1582]

Agreed, I also really like your sons bunk with the tv 👍👍, many blessings and safe travels with the bus build.

[@pixiebusadventures936]

They are wonderful people I had the privilege of meeting them in Michigan before they set sail. My daughter and I got to do a quick walk thru tour of their bus then :) So glad they are loving their journey.

[@Oli3TB76]

Simply gorgeous skoolie, so well done. The kitchen could do with a window but other than that perfection!

[@sh969]

This one is really nice. I also LOVE that the kid with them all the time has his own space😊

[@nexttripahead]

Very interesting to see all those differences! We are from Germany and living in our Volkswagen LT28. As we are traveling through North America at the moment we love to see all the different types of camping cars.

[@allie1953]

Welcome! I hope you are enjoying many positive experiences here in North America! 🥰

[@harrietcolbert1119]

The absolute best looking bus conversion I've seen!

[@kekiplus1andonly]

This is amazing🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉beautiful

[@DinoTheDinosaurROAR]

By far thee best bus, 😅😅 HAHA as soon as I seen how old they looked, I just fkn KNEW it was gunna be a great build and look nice as well!!

[@rookierenovator]

They are adorable. Great bus with a very thoughtful design.

[@thomasfouts2700]

Wow! You two surely made the switch and made it well! What an adventure! When I saw your house sold, I had no idea what journey you were embarking on. Such a great choice! The bus build is amazing! I watch a lot of tiny home build videos and have to say, this is one of the very best bus builds I have seen! I wish you all the very best and hope our paths cross again!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thanq for the video I love your kitchen & your pull-out pantry drawers. Your sons hide hole is great. You've loads of storage space it's brilliant. You've got a really great home on wheels.

[@m.anttonen2874]

Beautiful bus, well designed space, only thing I would add some kind of table to have meals.

[@raysun2be]

They have a table, there is a lagoon mount by the sofa. They usually eat outdoors but use the table if they can't eat outside.

[@barbarajoyhuhtala3495]

The story of how you got the bus is karmic. What a lovely home you have created!

[@onetruebob_tj]

Beautiful build! Well thought out in every aspect. Thank you for sharing your home. Safe travels.

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Beautiful home … and thank you that you actually have an legit room and space for your son… happy trails ❤

[@lynnecahill2859]

Love the colors inside and just neatness! Love the private bunk for the tall 14yr old. But for me my Favorite 🤩 thing is the front grill!!! 🥰🥰😂

[@tufalike1796]

waaw, very nice, I like everything I see. Just beautiful!

[@vera5757]

Beautiful Home

[@KristinButler-bt3eg]

I love all the storage in this skoolie! It looks very homey and open, great job!

[@jaystewart9947]

Nice build. Exterior color is great as well

[@meridethhendry5733]

What an amazing build! It’s gorgeous and so well planned.

[@puppycat58]

Beautiful home...love the kitchen....you have lots of storage in the hallway...thats great... your small closet fits lots of clothes...use huggable hangers you will have more space...Be Safe Be Blessed

[@ariel393939]

That kitchen is absolutely beautiful !! The color, cabinets, pull out drawers, pantry, countertops. It's so refreshing to see something different than the usual butcher block countertops in rigs. Your countertops looks so much like a kitchen, to me. Tfs

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it! The kitchen is definitely a standout feature of this build! 😊

[@ariel393939]

@@TinyHomeTours Indeed.

[@hoppas77]

Great choice on the grill, it really makes the bus sharp looking! I love everything about your bus, GREAT JoB!

[@jenahildreth]

Your bus is one of the best ones I've seen! I love the lock idea on the back door, so creative! Thanks for posting

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@tinahunt6144]

You have a spectacular skoolie. Nicest build I've seen!

[@almatipton2540]

I love your tiny home bus. You decorated it very nicely.

[@phyllistrimble3130]

I love your bus it’s beautiful.

[@jasonwilburn6451]

Love the opposing jackknife sofas.

[@mariabatalla3085]

From all the buses I have seen this one is the best except the toilet lol

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Gorgeous and well-designed!!! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 Much love and safe travels to you!! 💕

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Oh and I love the blinds on the windows! Makes it feel like home 💕💕😊

[@davidfinxlay9494]

The tires and selection of engine the front grill paint job and new sheet metal and rv doors and windows are really nice the bedroom is very cozy now I want one

[@backroadadventures]

Beautiful conversion/skoolie! The video caught my eye as I am about to embark on a build with a '11 CE200 full length bus with the same body style. You guys did a beautiful job - certainly a home to be proud of!

[@tammycruz8189]

Gorgeous Build Safe Travels Always God Bless Y'all

[@barbmark8232]

Absolutely beautiful! Nice job!❤

[@JamesB02]

Very nice well planned exterior and decor. 👏🏽👏🏽 take a bow bravo you guys 🎉🎉

[@suebrunk2732]

It's beautiful ❤.

[@sallyclingan8583]

Your Skoolie is beautiful!!!!!!

[@ginalapan3524]

Love your bus. We live in MIchigan also and have a school bus we are working on. Do you mind sharing the engine your bus has?

[@spersonstube]

Gorgeous Bus!!! Best build I've seen...

[@susankustich1720]

Simply beautiful!

[@straightarrow372]

Looks very comfortable and practical -- The cupboards look sturdy. Good job!

[@carolinemetrustery7331]

Gorgeous home

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Very nice build, very homey and nice. Lots of storage and really do like the nice new grill on the front of the bus.

[@allie1953]

I agree. The grill is gorgeous! Aesthetics should never be overlooked. Their bus home has a nice combination of practicality and pleasing decor.

[@brentfrench752]

Wow, you have a beautiful bus! I can tell you put a lot of thought, time and even money into it. I love the color, and the RV windows make it look so much better. It looks very comfortable. Great job guys!

[@brentfrench752]

Oh, and the front crome grill looks awesome! It makes the entire bus!

[@marthavazquez2380]

Beautiful bus god bless

[@kathyclemons4030]

I was so happy to come across your story on KZbin. You both look so happy. Bob watched the video too & is glad you both are doing so well.

[@dawncrawford6806]

love your place nicest one i have watched

[@Cynthia-ew1ny]

Stunning skoolie. Hatd to believe she has an adult son.

[@angelamurphy3331]

Your bus is amazing. I am watching from Dublin Ireland. Safe travels and wish I was born in the states to experience this. 🍀🍀💚💚😺😺🍀🍀

[@lizwilson6633]

Counted 28 stickers. Hope all well at the hospital and you get on the road soon xxxx

[@will35010]

hooks are definiteley for a se* swing lol nice build!

[@1982MCI]

Not!!

[@DemondHairston-uq3te]

I'm from Ypsilanti ..and this build is amazing I'm making my blueprint off of your design thanks for the inspiration 🎉🎉🎉

[@user-vo3kb7nd4c]

Отличный дом на колесах. Есть все,что нужно и при этом очень красиао Я всегда против огромных кухонных плит в фургонах. Но здесь создается стойкое ощущение,что вы любите и умеете хорошо готовить. Отличных и невероятных путешествий!

[@auntnayblessed6603]

Beautiful! ❤

[@rebekahkoshar8211]

My friends are famous!! Proud of you guys! ❤

[@marlenejohnson5461]

This is very homey, great job making it comfortable

[@TweetWithTheTeaTv]

Amazing

[@marykoch1666]

I absolutely love this bus!! So clean and sleek. By the way I live in Michigan. Happy trails to you

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

Great build! One of the best😊

[@mikemanjo2458]

Such a great build/plan/home! Thanks for sharing this with us! Safe travels! ❤🙏🏻Jane in SC

[@jennichristensen3216]

Gorgeous! And very well thought out!

[@deloresspellman7002]

Absolutely beautiful build. Looks like a very comfortable home with plenty of storage and all the comforts of home. Fabulous job

[@starletsatori8933]

Beautiful, practical and homey!!!

[@skrall9366]

Hey "Chuck" how are you guys? I'm always watching tiny homes and you guys popped up👍🙋‍♀️ what a pleasant surprise I said hey I know these two😂 You both look sooo happy and I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves. Take care and be blessed...hugs to you both❤🙏👍😊

[@dianebalausiak6561]

I would say that your oh so lovely bus find was a gift from the universe

[@jonmahon3920]

Great job on the bus🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kimvanbuskirk8441]

Wonderful and informative video of your awesome bus. As we told you when we met yiu in Florida yours is by far one of the most beautiful buses on the road❣️. Congratulations on being selected to share your Tiny Home.

[@linl5338]

Great build. Good choices.

[@vivianbunch1963]

Beautiful job!

[@hstepien5477]

Love it!!! Amazing… you should be very proud, 😍

[@philipfwilson]

Awesome bus/home

[@theeyesehaveit]

You both did a fantastic job. A true labor of love and it shows. You should be very proud of yourselves. You made a wonderful home place. It is lovely inside and out. I don’t see much posted on Instagram. Are you there much?

[@lindamarie6574]

Well done!

[@kirktullis6876]

I love your bus! Great job.

[@dick8193]

Beautiful bus!

[@purelightlove8888]

Nice Job, Very Classy!! ✨🌎✨

[@katrinamilton7598]

❤❤❤ we are converting a shuttle bus. Thanks for the inspiration

[@natalieloftus7976]

This is awesome 🔥🔥 good job guys!

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Love it!

[@denisephillips9269]

Hello from Michigan🙋‍♀️. That is one big bus, beautiful build, very nice couple. Would have loved to see your son and dog(?). You left me wondering where in Mich you are from, what area the campground is in? Good luck, enjoy, safe travels.

[@javiertavera3623]

Amazing beautiful and lovely bus how much you spend?

[@lisakeeton1309]

Love it so cozy

[@d12tu68]

nice tiny house bus 🎆🔲🟪🎆🎆🔲🔲🎆🎆

[@revhomer3722]

I really like the clearance of the frame from the ground of the school bus. Most coaches are too low for my taste. Great job, thanks for sharing. Hey can you share what engine you are recommending based on your experience with them. Thanks

[@LacroixCruiser]

Great bus, even better people

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I have a Throne too. It works well.

[@eduardonieto2355]

That is cool my friends. 🙏👍🌹❤🌹

[@dawnsullivan7325]

luv it!!!

[@RandallsRestRelaxation]

I've got the same front end. Where did you order the chrome grill ?

[@khalkhali1960]

loved the design and style and specialy the window idea,great job enjoy it. would you share the type of the engine and year of the built.Thanks

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Beautiful build. But considering I am by myself and have absolutely no knowledge of solar (a must) or anything else I think I’ll keep my dream where it is. For now!

[@allie1953]

You can start small, as solar goes, and you will gradually get the hang of it. That's how my husband and I did it. At first we were just using solar as a small auxiliary source but as we learned more and grew more comfortable with it, we increased our equipment as we were able to and now we are totally off-grid! It does require regular observation- checking voltage and such- especially during overcast times- but it becomes a habit and a regular part of life. It is VERY LIBERATING, to be free of utility companies!

[@melissasamuelson3523]

I am from Michigan. Curious what campground you manage. I am in the thumb. I am In love with your bus. I think it's one of my faves I've seen ❤

[@ALMAPAGAN]

Where did you get that chrome grille it looks amazing.

[@bryankrauss6393]

Where can you park these things for full time living

[@wangfred]

Very nice! Love it! How long is the bus bumper to bumper?

[@busyflyin]

Fantastic job on the bus! What campground do you manage? We are from MI.

[@beajbrow4230]

Nice

[@juliakilmer6701]

Beautiful! Where is the RV SURPLUS and what motor is in it? You said you have some experience with busses etc. Love to chat!😍