Tiny Home Shuttle Bus - why solo female nomad DOWNSIZED from 40ft bus

Download the Fetch Rewards app now→ fetch.thld.co/tinyhouse_0922 & use code TINYHOUSE to get 5000 points on your 1st receipt! ✨ Meet Syndey, who downsized into a DIY tiny home shuttle bus after living in a 40 ft school bus conversion for a year. And it's adorable & cat-approved! She doesn't fully do solo woman travel because of constant caravanning with the nomadic bus/van life community, who been tremendously valuable for advice, moral support & friendship. Enjoy a tour of her short bus tiny home on wheels!
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❇️ produced & edited by Tiny House Expedition's Christian & Alexis
❇️ shot by Blake Hemmel, / blakehemmel
❇️ extra photos from the owner, / thegwagonbus
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Syndey's skoolie life journey
1:57 - Ford E-450 shuttle bus conversion
2:53 - van life parking tips
4:20 - interior tiny home tour
7:20 - downsizing from 40ft skoolie
9:15 - sponsor message
10:12 - bus conversion tour cont'd
12:50 - DIY tiny home cost
14:09 - making money on the road
15:13 - tiny home walkthrough cont'd
17:04 - off grid power setup
18:25 - choosing an alternative lifestyle
19:16 - nomadic community & solo woman nomad
19:55 - hello from Tiny House Expedition
#shuttlebusconversion #skoolielife #solowomantravel

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks to our sponsor! Download the Fetch Rewards app→ fetch.thld.co/tinyhouse_0922 & use code TINYHOUSE to get 5000 points on your 1st receipt! ✨ Syndey downsized into a DIY tiny home shuttle bus after living in a 40 ft school bus conversion for a year. And it's adorable! Her nomadic bus/van life community experience has been very fulfilling too. 👉🏡 *Watch a tour of a vintage-style tiny house w/upcycled antique furniture:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDCi6R9erOYb5Y

[@luciatinacarino8273]

No Bathroom & toilet unlike other van that there is...

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@luciatinacarino8273 there’s a shower & toilet; they’re both cleverly tucked away. Watch to the end to see both 😄

[@sydneyskoolie4692]

Thank you so much for featuring me! This was so wonderfully put together 💛

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So appreciate that kind feedback & your collaboration! 💕😊

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is 4 Sure Gonna B so Good S2🔥🔥🔥👍….

[@aprildawnsunshine4326]

Thank you for the gov website tip! They've got every kind of vehicle you can think of to build in! 💖

[@MrQdcooper]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TheOneTheyCallDean]

Thanks for sharing! 😊🌎✨

[@barbwatkins3676]

What a fantastic build. Love the shower and toilet set ups. The whole bus is so practical and very aesthetically pleasing. Having all the plants adds such a chilled vibe. Congratulations Sydney on living your best life in your lovely home with your nomadic community. Pretty bus and very pretty young woman.. Take care and hello from Australia.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💚🌱✨

[@mamarana524]

I love her bus! And good idea keeping the toilet and shower hidden in the cabinets and not cutting off the space with walls. I also love the dining table up against the doors so you can dine with a view! I think I'm gonna eat my breakfast outside today 😋

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Exactly! She knocked it out of the park 👌

[@tammysharp2155]

I absolutely love your home!!! The plants, light upper storage racks in the kitchen, private shower and display of books all made me feel like I could walk right in and share a cup of coffee and chat for hours☺️🦋👏

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Love that! She made a delightfully inviting home ✨

[@carltongirl95]

What a fabulous bus build I normally don't like the smaller buses because they rarely have showers in them but this one has everything you could want...you've done a great job your home is beautiful 👏👏👏 stay safe and happy travelling from Melbourne Australia 💜

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for watching Terri-Anne! ☺️✨

[@SuperFoodParents]

My dream build involves a shuttle bus 🚌💨 Now she's making it more enticing as she mentions that one nighters are in

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Hope you do it! ☺️ We just signed up for Harvest Hosts & Boondockers Welcome and are thrilled with all cool parking spots it opens up for us with our in-progress shuttle bus conversion 🚌

[@gwenclark2931]

Absolutely one of the nicest and smartest builds I've ever seen. Every inch of space is utilized wisely. Love the hidden shower and bathrooms. Just an AWESOME unit!

[@jeanmcgahey1143]

This is just the best bus ever. The shower and toilet are pure genius. I wish you and CAden many years off happy bus life ad ventures

[@flgirl250]

I admire her attitude towards her lifestyle. For a young girl, she knows what she wants.

[@angelawoods5094]

I love the layout of her bus. She has everything you would have in a sticks & bricks house.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯😁

[@katbow5922]

Brilliant home on wheels and I love that it is pet friendly🐾🐾...really quite lively.

[@sammic974]

I love shuttle bus conversions because of all the natural light. This one ranks in my top 3 - light, plants, companion animal.... 😍😍😍

[@AlAl-tq6jv]

What an amazing, incredible woman! What a life! Living The Dream!

[@RoeRoe123]

Sydney has a gorgeous classy home ❤ I'm a single woman who also wants a shuttlebus. I just like the size and the windows too! LOVE YOUR DESIGN AND SPIRIT 🤗 Happy Trails 🐾🐾🐾

[@susankustich1720]

Very beautiful Bus! She's a great lady! Independent, pretty with a sparkling personality! The cat is gorgeous also! Safe travels!

[@jessicadavis7746]

Sydney and her cat are just adorable and her shuttle bus is great! I really enjoyed the video.

[@karenb1627]

What a cool lady. Very efficient build, with very good flow. Love that Sydney has her community. Really like the stories paired with a tour.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you Karen! There are so many kind generous supportive folks in the nomadic & tiny home world ❤️

[@rowenamoore3327]

Wow so surprised there was a shower. Well hidden. So awesome how it's set up. Love your build.

[@donmimax8258]

You know those wonderful plants are from your Island lifestyle, it shows.

[@j.v.1973]

Wow! Shorty is not short on homey style! Very nice!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😄☺️

[@TaliaIGhul]

The interior is elegant and comfortable.

[@maryfolks9368]

I think this was my favorite video of y'alls. She was able to change her life when she realized her dream life wasn't really her dream. How amazing is that?! Great video as always guys. Lot's of love and God Bless you two🤗

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Ahh love that! Thank you kindly ☺️💕She’s a pretty rad lady, taking the reins of her life to make a big positive change. How stinkin cute is her bus home?! 😁

[@maryfolks9368]

@@TinyHouseExpedition absolutely and I love love love that shower. Can't wait to see y'alls 🤗

[@Thehonestruth]

What an absolutely wonderful young woman. I love the bus so well thought out. Enjoy your travels.

[@bonnies9861]

What a beautiful build you have done! Thanks for sharing ~ enjoy your adventures. Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you

[@bethyoung3654]

That kitty is adorable too!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😻😸

[@marciwhitton6351]

Omg, what a lovely layout and presentation. It's official, I'm envious. Blessings from Tasmania. 💞😍

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for watching Marcia!💚

[@elainefuehrer5739]

love your bus, everything. the size is the perfect size.

[@carolynbacchus2876]

This is one of my favorites... If I was to make a transition I would want it to be just like this. Because I love plants too. And I must have a bed a shower a stove because I love to cook as well.. blessings to you

[@daniellepokorny3154]

Wow, great job packing so much into that space, and it looks beautiful, too! Glad you found the perfect lifestyle for you!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💕

[@alisong2328]

I love this interview and the bus is amazing! Thank you for sharing the apps used to find parking, and the auction site for the bus. I also liked hearing the reasons behind the different choices - the bus, appliances, layout, etc.

[@anitavermaak2616]

The first word that pops up in my head is AWESOME.😂 You are SOO fortunate having the money to built this amazing bus.. Enjoy every second you spend in nature. Happy travels🎉

[@--ag]

Oh my gosh she makes me want to invest and learn more about bus/van life. And her bus is beautiful hooked up! Thank you for posting this 💓

[@tfiairm9477]

This is the perfect size for a moving vehicle!

[@creativesdiaryzenliving6473]

love the idea of the shower ! brillent

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So space efficient, and love how she uses it water all her plants! 🪴✨

[@btownes5632]

Love this build so much. Hoping to get in to my bus by next year. Im starting to downsize now. Good to see you have plants. I have quite a few and was worried I wouldn’t be able to have any. Love the shower and toilet set up!! And how open your space seemed. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So excited for you! Best wishes with your bus planning 😊💚🌱

[@hollyvick181]

Omg..she is adorable!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right?! Seriously darling ✨

[@lotusdolphin]

This was a wonderful wonderful tour! Really smartly done! Very efficient and she is super sweet thank you so much for this tour.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Most welcome 💕

[@michelleellis8201]

LOVE your shower! I am going to remember this for my bus! 👍🏻

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Best wishes with your build Michelle!

[@belindaspechtenhauser6621]

All I can say is WOW! What an amazing gal you are!!! 🤗

[@raysun2be]

Great build, well thought out, functional, and has a lot of creature comforts that you wanted. Love all the plants, had to chuckle at the dirt comment.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😸🪴💚

[@Skiridr22]

Wow not what I expected, the floor plan was well taught out vary spacious

[@anneard1674]

I really appreciated the wonderful way she described bus life. As a recent widow it was really eye opening. Thanks

[@basil8760]

Wow! She had an amazing van build!🥰 We also lived in Hawaii for several years. Great content. Enjoyed it.😍 Ty for sharing.😊

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

Very nice bus, looks so nice and well organized. Love the cute black furry ball too!❤️

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Great build and the website mentioned is excellent, prices are good. I’m still in the “I’ll buy the vehicle and the supplies. I’ll also gofer and do any chores I can as well as designing the interior. You do the heavy stuff. Remove seats, build out pretty much everything, do solar, etc, etc.” Think I would put shower and potty back next to bed , maybe even put some small partition on other side of potty/shower walls. The rest would be kitchen, whatever else. Guess I’m a bit squeamish about having potty in kitchen area. No matter. Just a pipe dream . You have done an awesome job and I love the overall size of the bus! Perfect size and I’m with you about having a shower in my bus. Congratulations. Vaya con Dios!!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Having a shower is everything! 😄☺️💕

[@shalimar2554]

Wow I was already sold on the lifestyle but seeing the community that shes become apart of, I'd love to meet a bunch of like minded ppl. I don't even have anyone else interested in going on a road trip so i don't even bother asking about camping lol. I love this for her though. One day I'll purchase my own bus.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Yes! You got this 💕

[@bethyoung3654]

Beautiful home and great story. Happy travels!

[@ruthgard8390]

I'm going to watch this great video again; take notes; and prepare to purchase this size schoolbus. I live in Texas... we are well known for the longhorn steers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience! The community of travelers that y'all have established is awesome! Absolutely the best way (well-informed way) to travel. Happy trails!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy yo hear it Ruth; best wishes with your planning! 😊

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.

[@guve25]

I know the majority of van builds probably look utilitarian, but good God, the better design van builds looks amazingly cozy like this one.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Cozy & functional is the way to go!

[@All.Natural.]

Love everything about this! Well done!

[@liselottnelson5479]

I absolutely love this. And the shower I something I couldn’t live without. Awesome

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Great job on the build. Both the toilet and shower are great. I think it's great to use the right stuff to clean so the gray water can water plants and not have to be stored for future drain. Kaden is one chil cat. You two are lucky to have each other. 😁 And I would love to have a community like that.

[@Kitpu917]

Wow what a beautiful bus build she created and completed

[@lukeblue7700]

This is my favorite build I've seen so far!! In love with this style! When I take the leap into van life I will definitely take inspo from this design

[@amandacurtis8374]

Nice! In the 80's I did a full size school bus - we put a queen size water bed in the bus (it had a cover.)

[@deborahkaiu-brown2440]

aloha from hawaii my name is Ha'ena and im thinking about van life also. I want to be able to do something that i've been longing to do for a long time. i know Oahu is a small island but i have family all over through out kailua, and friend beyound wailua and wai'anae just to cruise and crash in my own home on wheels will be a journey and a new chapter to begin. i have been serching for information and you have been giving a lot of tips. i live on the hawaiian homestead in Nanakuli and one day i will leave it to my ohana it once belonged to my mother but originally it was passed down to us by my tutu lady so i understand the concept of family especially locals like us its easy to get along with anybody and make friends along the way. It was great watching your blog and inspiratinal to know that a local tita can build a life on the road and be content at the same time, God bless you and safe travels on your adventures. Later.....

[@irenegarbrah4901]

Very cosy and functional. We'll done.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Love your lovely home and healthy plants and adorable cat. This seems great for traveling with my grandchildren, and they could live in it in my backyard even in college. My home is small with a huge yard. It's nice to see you moving around the country with this lifestyle. Whom did you use for converting the bus? Great build. Shower is a dream. Thank you for sharing. Godspeed in your adventures. You are a #moderndayhippie ❤️

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

She it herself with help from friends! ☺️🛠

[@est9949]

I really love the vibe. Smart and chill. She knows what she wants. What an inspiring video. I got a lot from these videos, more than just about the house but lifestyle and life philosophy from these amazing people.

[@kimberlystone3987]

You go girl…. Awesome home

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

☺️🤘💃

[@megbaxter8720]

Beautiful home 🏡. Thank you for sharing it's with us.

[@RestorationRanchHealing]

Really nice layout and bus build ! Safe travels 🎉

[@HazardousChaos1]

AWWWWWW...Her kitty looks like our kitty, Wolverine

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😸😻

[@dianablocker3952]

My dream life!!! Beautiful home and very well done!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

One day Diana! 😊

[@fullpulse2000]

Great build with everything one would need.

[@Yaya1030]

One of my favorites!

[@msuehale]

I really like your whole setup. Excellent job. Travel safely.

[@karatheriault6715]

Ok, I'm inspired. You make it sound so easy

[@mscalucas]

Syndey had some good recommendations. I commend anyone who can drive a huge school buts. I've driven vans before and wondering how a shuttle bus compares to driving a van. I would just love to get one and fix it up, but I don't have a driveeway big enough to do it and not sure how neighbors would feel about a bus parked in front of my house for over a year.

[@meridethhendry5733]

I absolutely love your home! It’s beautiful!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💕

[@sinanas9640]

Adorable tomcat:)

[@dorisweems1510]

Very nice. I'm a plant mom so I love that you have so many. Your shower is awesome. Great home.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

A very efficient use of space she created with the 🚿👌✨

[@sylviajones4907]

Love this bus. Really great build!

[@janethartwig774]

Absolutely brilliant setup! Your shower and toilet make your house perfect.

[@nv3389]

The cat is so beautiful

[@kamikazitsunami]

Awesome. One of the best I've seen. It ticks all the boxes that many don't.

[@IslandBuzzy]

Loved this! I'm from Hawaii, now in WA State and as much as I miss home, I love being mobile and being able to travel the nation. ♥️ Aloha and happy trails! 🤙🏼

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Aloha! 💕

[@BernarDeathMuorBDM]

What a dream!!! 😍💕💕💕

[@wendysamples9156]

I love your voice. You speak well you have a great way to learn and teach. God bless you. From Alabama.

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

Hot Diggity dog! When she opened up those side doors sitting at that little table sipping on her coffee it looked like she was sitting in a cute little café! ☕️ 🪴

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right?! So inviting 😄

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

@@TinyHouseExpedition So inviting! Absolutely!

[@susiesearle2219]

What a stunning home you have created. It’s the absolute perfect size too. Not as big as a skoolie but so much more spacious than a van. I love this soooo much!!!

[@loduke3905]

Beautiful bus, Beautiful human🤘🏻Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@Nancy-mz2eh]

That was great! Love Harvest Host. Love her thinking.

[@elainelipscomb1476]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL little home.love your ides for shower and comode. Makes so much sense. Enjoy travel safe

[@shelbykay]

WOW!!! Gorgeous!!!!

[@bonniehadley1275]

Nice tiny bus ❣️I lived in a 40 footer prevost bus and where we put the tube and the out side it was in front of windows so my hubby just painted them black and it blended across nicely

[@kathybrown3694]

Your awesome, and I admire your courage.

[@kayekaye251]

This looks so outstanding! Beautiful! Absolutely my favorite of all the ones I have seen (online). Really expressive of enjoying your life not just surviving! Congratulations!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Love how you put that! Thriving instead of just surviving 💕

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Both builds are incredible🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@StyleSensePlus]

This was the best one ever!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

She really struck a lovely balance of pleasing aesthetics & function 👌😊

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Absolutely beautiful conversation… enjoy ur travels 😊❤

[@bonitak8483]

Love your home. Happy travels!

[@miniskooliewanda]

Thanks for sharing this video/vlog, it was great! She is a very smart young woman with a gorgeous conversion. I agree with everything she said, the community is fantastic. Hope to catch up with her some day at a gathering/meet-up.

[@vanessadeklerk2862]

Absolutely love this home!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😍☺️

[@Kick_Rocks]

Very nice build. Aesthetically pleasing!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Plants are the best decor; right?! 🪴🌱✨

[@anissahmyamy]

Al the way from Malaysia, you're really inspired me. Tq for the beautiful's idea of living.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@teresaray6033]

You did a great job building this bus.

[@winyahviewer2228]

oh what a life you have ahead of you! saw an idea recently on securing items to shelves using velcro on the base - might work for plants on shelves/sills.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thanks for the idea!