Toyota Coaster Bus Conversion to Motorhome - 2022 Progress Recap

[@AGirlADogandABus]

One of the best things about making all my videos is that I can look back and see all of the work I have done and what I have achieved. I hope you enjoy this little recap as much as I do :)

[@Deeptalkers]

This is 💯 the reason why I’m persevering with our videos! So when it’s done, we can watch the whole series and have a bloody good laugh at it!

[@carlysymes275]

You've done an incredible job Dyani!!! Love it

[@sherbs58]

You're a worker....you have left me for dead!

[@nonombre8589]

You mention in this video a lot of "first times". You could have fooled me, you did an amazing job. Great skills.

[@AGirlADogandABus]

thanks!

[@trudyorth1419]

What a learning journey it's been for you Dyani. Be proud!

[@anonanon9385]

For some one who doesn't have much experience to build that was outstanding and absolutely brilliant. Great job.

[@cassieoz1702]

What fantastic progress Dyani. You must be justifiably proud of what you've achieved💗

[@penejtownsend1841]

It’s been lovely making this journey with you. Thanks so much for sharing. I’m loving what you’re achieving and wish you all the very best for 2023! I have almost finished my coach build and it’s for sale with the hopes of starting a coaster build in the new year. I’ll definitely be referring to your videos for some much needed advise. Take care and see you next year!

[@dawngrey259]

An amazing transformation. Looking forward to more in 2023.

[@peteryoung9693]

What a great job. Happy New year. All the best.

[@parkerbuyeradvocates5654]

I want to be just like you when I grow up. So inspired by your workwomanship.

[@adventure_onthedaily9851]

It's looking so good Dyani! Bloody well done. Must be nice to see such progress. Happy New Year :)

[@nuggets.6774]

Fantastic work. It looks great! Thanks for sharing your ideas/designs.

[@fiona8452]

WOW you’ve done an awesome job , looks so good, can’t wait to see it finished ✌🏼💚 Love the pull out stove idea.

[@notguilty1467]

i have a coaster and myself and my wife are about to start. i think you are doing a fantastic job with the cabinetry. well done and good luck!

[@eucalyptdesigns]

My gosh you have done such an amazing job! Real eye to detail, well done!!

[@bettyjolly4573]

💖🐾🖒I love what youve done so far Darlin🖒I look forward to seeing more of you💖🐾💖✌

[@johnking7386]

I absolutely love the fact you are doing this for just you and your dog! You've given me some great inspo for the years ahead building my bus for my and my pup 🐶 Too many 'couple' bus conversion videos out there make me cringe, I love how you have the dog area at the passenger side, I was just thinking of that and your idea looks great! Love your work :)

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thanks! I often wish I had another person with me to hold the camera as it would make filming so much easier LOL! But I'm happy that it is just me and my dog :) I wish there were more Aussie solo bus lifers on KZbin. I wish you all the best for your bus build. It is certainly a wonderful adventure.

[@MiriamDrescher-j8k]

Wow!!! So inspiring and exciting to watch !! Thanks for sharing and what a fantastic job you've done creating this special home on wheels.

[@thevigarfeeling]

Hello, this was amazing to watch, well done. You put in so much hard work. We loved this we have liked and subbed to show our support from our travel page. Chelsea and Mike

[@GinandRing]

I have no idea how we are not subscribed before today, maybe its cause we connected on IG? Anyway, just came across your channel after Ring and I have been discussing our build from 2022 and decided to watch your vid for memories. Loved it! Need to see where you are up to since then now :)

[@craigreisgen8179]

Wow! You have some amazing skills. I have built a lot of things, but never so well as you are building this bus.

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thanks so much Craig!

[@Gypsiegems]

Oh my gosh you are freaking amazing and such an inspiration ❤ I can't wait to repair my old bus

[@HaydynBromley]

Ace job. Love your carpentry. 😉✊🏽

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thanks!

[@ainsliejones3764]

Jesus your amazing. Fantastic post. Thanks

[@rodneyfaulkner7453]

well done on your build, I feel i would not be as confident, Great idea with your little stove

[@HSimon1981]

Hello I just subscribed to your channel and I really enjoyed this video keep it up

[@bradleybishop_]

This is awesome can’t wait to see the end result!

[@benjaminnissen7977]

Looking great 👍 Good job and good video

[@jedjdwyer]

Nice work great video and it looks excellent

[@CarlosGarcia-xz8qb]

Cool ride!

[@ryanbarron1266]

Great work 🎉 thanks for sharing

[@anonanon9385]

Absolutely amazing job , awesome.

[@Pepper_brooks]

Yeah wow that’s a great job well done!!!

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Bakeralarni]

Amazing work. Well done

[@RileyCulross]

Fantastic work ❤

[@yindyamarra]

This is brilliant, well done

[@abskondawhitsundays4052]

Nice job

[@kylebenjamin6120]

Wow amazing video

[@ivanbuldo7676]

Wot an orsum Reno! Congrats 😊

[@carlwereld5131]

Great work

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thank you so much 😀

[@freidazamba5675]

very clever girl, well done😊

[@proyectobaymax]

Excelente!!!!!

[@Daninreallife247]

That’s awesome! Thank you

[@muzza566]

Lovely job done cheers

[@cravinchicken1844]

Amazing great job ❤

[@ialmethen]

you are awesome

[@amandapinker2659]

You do such a thorough job! Such an inspiration. We are currently converting a Nissan civilian bus. Where did you get your window tinting done? Are you happy with it? We are also SE Qld and looking to replace window seals and tinting next TIA

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Hi Amanda. I had my windows tinted at a local panel beaters in Ipswich. They did a good job and I'm happy with the quality of their work, but to be honest, I don't think I would bother with tinting again. It does make the inside of the bus darker and my biggest problem is that they used polarised film (which I didn't even know was a thing) and the way they've done it means that when two panes of glass are in front of each other, there is total blackout. So if I open a window, I can't see out of the half that has the glass on it. It ruins the view. I have the same problem if the side door is open in front of the window behind it. If I was to get tinting again I would make sure they did NOT do it this way. Also, the tint is useless at night as it stops you from seeing outside (all I see is reflections of inside) but everyone else can see inside your bus. So you still need curtains anyway. I'm actually thinking of removing the tint from the two main windows on the passenger side, but I will see how much money I have left when everything else is finished.

[@amandapinker2659]

@@AGirlADogandABus thank you so much for the response appreciate your honesty and attention to detail. Yes we have heard a few negatives but tinting too (which surprised me) mostly in regards to it makes the windows hot and thus maki g bus hot

[@leonardwillingham9031]

Great job. Wondering about the electrical - did you install behind the "side walls?" If not, why and what instead?

[@AGirlADogandABus]

No I didn't. The only electrical wires that I have currently in the bus (aside from the bus electrics) are the ones from my Maxxair fans in the roof. They run behind the ceiling boards down to the side of the bus. They are the only wires that will be behind the walls. I want all of my electrical to be fully accessible so will be running all my wiring in conduit on the inside. It will be mostly hidden inside back of cabinets and under furniture. All my lighting will be either on side walls or under overhead cabinets, so no need for wires in the ceiling.

[@NicholasMatteo-p3b]

Beautiful van ! What is the mpg ?? Thanks Nicky.

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Do you mean miles per gallon? Not sure. I get 6.8km/litre of diesel

[@emmamaertens]

Your build looks so good and this video was so insightful! Can I ask what mm foilboard you used and roughly how many boards you needed?

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Thanks Emma! I used 6 sheets of 25mm and about 2/3 sheet of 15mm (over some of the windows at the back)

[@twinkle_spark]

This is professional.....amazing job for first timer 😮 you got the neck of it. May i ask how much did that all cost in materials? Im planning to do one myself. First timer too

[@AGirlADogandABus]

I have spent about $40,00 all up so far. That includes electrical, plumbing and appliances etc. I will be doing a full cost breakdown video in a few months when the build is totally finished

[@KayWhyTee]

how did you attach the timber batons?

[@AGirlADogandABus]

I glued them with sika and also screwed them into the metal frame of the bus. I showed it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZezg3mqfM2tiZI

[@timf1303]

Love the video! Looking at doing the same. Do you know what the process is with registering it so you can drive it with a C class license? Do you have to remove all the extra seats to bring the weight down then they assess the weight and approve it as being under 4.5 ton?

[@AGirlADogandABus]

I don't know the exact process of getting a coaster downgraded sorry because I've never done it. You would need to speak with an approved modification inspector in your state to find out. I actually increased my GVM to be able to carry more.

[@Mr.Binks.]

Thinking you should sell me this coaster when it's finished??😂😂

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Sure! You can have it for a million bucks 😆

[@Mr.Binks.]

@@AGirlADogandABus 🤣😅🤣😅

[@hirinijoseph]

Awesome work! Do you teach yourself everything ?!

[@AGirlADogandABus]

Yes I do! KZbin and Google are my teachers LOL!