SKOOLIE TOUR: Self build skoolie into gorgeous TINY HOME without experience
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- In this episode Naomi & Kyle will show us their self-built school bus. Without any previous experience, they decided to jump in this journey and build their own tiny house on wheels. It took them two years to build it and today they are travelling in their beautiful skoolie, making lots of memories on the road. They will share the story of how they ended up choosing this lifestyle and more about the building process.
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00:52 Exterior
02:17 Back deck
03:45 Other side of skoolie
06:28 Entry
07:20 Passenger seat
07:33 Dashboard
08:53 Storage
09:55 Desk
10:32 Sofa
10:57 Fridge & Freezer
10:42 Stovetop
12:01 Overhead cabinets
12:30 Extra lights
12:44 Microwave
13:02 Kitchen sink
13:23 Kitchen decorations
13:50 Max-air fan
14:30 Diesel heater
15:25 Water heater
15:40 Water pump
16:15 About plumbing system
16:42 Control panel
17:27 Hallway
18:00 Power system
18:46 Bathroom
19:05 Bidet toilet seat
19:19 Shower
20:00 Bedroom
21:15 Under-bed storage
21:52 Garage
22:47 Rooftop deck
23:10 Solar panels
23:30 About Naomi & Kyle
24:42 How tiny living have been so far?
26:13 What do they like most about bus life?
28:11 How was the building process?
31:40 Must-haves
33:30 Advice for someone who is considering building a bus
38:35 Bus insurance
40:48 Bus technical specs
44:43 Outro
Music from Epidemic sound - Jak na to + styl
Thanks to Naomi and Kyle for giving us a tour of their beautiful home. Let us know what did you like most about their house.
Cheers
R & I
Looks closed in up front surprised you got away with all the windows. Nice bus
Rooftop and small bath sink and decor😁❤
So soooo beautiful
Out of all the bus conversion videos I have watched, I have learned more from you straight forward tape. Your no nonsense advice is invaluable. I purchased a 2005 Ford mini bus last July. I've only taken out the seats. I can't tell you how hard that process was... I was stubborn. I wanted to do it all by myself. Finally, I let my son help me. Now, my bus is parked at my home. Other than placing things inside and having diagnostic test on the engine,, I have not been doing anything because of the weather. You touched on things I did not know such as placing the outlets upside down.
The engine is in good condition. I plan to have all the electrical, plumbing, cabinetry done professionally.
I am going to watch your video again. I do have questions I want to ask you, later.
Little something about me. February 12, I will be turning 71. I am a veteran and have worked in education. I am tired of my lonely, depressed life, so I need to make a change. I will try to get in touch. Thank you for your informative video. Carol
I love it. Absolutely nothing wrong with going with the "Engine of the Economy" option for your bus build. You don't need to kill yourself trying to build a bus in 3 months or kill your dream by taking 3 years to build your bus. Earn the money and then hire experts to do what you want and get the bus done right the first time and then hit the road.
Just make sure you get really good instruction manuals so you can run/repair things if needed down the road. Especially if you're out in the wilderness.
nicely done. However i am surprised you eliminated so many windows, thus removing all the natural light. That is one of the beautiful things of bus builds is all the windows and natural light that comes in and the fantastic views of your surroundings.
That's true. But on the other side, you need so many blinders and curtains. And in summer it gets super hot and in winter cold just because you have so many windows. That being said, you always have to choose between comfort and aesthetics. :)
@@AlternativeHouse exactly
I would have liked a window in the kitchen.
@@susanhudak7393 exactly you would like and not your bus
@@AlternativeHouse not true!
You're basing that off things you've heard, not experienced for yourself!
The cold and heat can be overcome without covering the windows.
If nothing else, the point of being mobile and nomad is to MOVE. So move with the weather and leave the windows for view and light!!!
Best use of space by far. I loved the bathroom and bedroom space. Loved it
Thanks so much!
This is the best video I have watched. Honest Good People. They are a wonderful couple. Thx.
The quick shot honestly I thought what a bus. Till the pan to the out side. Beautiful.
It’s painted now! 😂
Congrats on your wedding, you've done a great job building your bus even with help, well done. Happy travells
Thank you Jenny!
Love the build and that you have two full doors for entrance and exit. Always worry about those buses and builds that keep the original door. Thanks for the tour.
You did a great job on the build! Very nice.
Thank you Ron!
@@shutterspeedtheskoolie5432 would you kindly tell me what stove that is?
I love your blue ticked beagle! For such a huge bus, i personally would expect alot more. Best wishes.
Am inlove with your home ....inside show no sign as a bus. It's truly amazing.
It's amazing what people can do with a schoolbus that is just so large. I look at school buses in a new light. This looks almost like the kind of arrangement I've seen with the Pines people.
YOU'RE HOME LOOKS AMAZING AND RELAXING GREAT JOB ! AND BEFORE I FORGET YOUR DOG IS SO SWEET AND WELL BEHAVED..
Thank you!
Awesome couple and an awesome build! Glad to see it mostly completed.
Love what you have done with your bus.you have a lot of smart things like your hallway storage.we live in a motor home and love it.
We use tension rods to keep thing safe in cupboards.they help a lot.
Even in our med.cabinent
There's not any 1 thing I like about the bus. But I LOVE everything about it. If I didn't know better I would've thought it was an apartment. I've seen a lot of bus builds that have fallen short, but this is the bus layout and build I've ever seen. Once it's painted it will be perfect. Thanks for the tour Naomi and Kyle good luck on the road.
Thank you!!
You guys did such a great job, please do not let anyone tell you how you should build your skoolie whatever works for you both, it looks more like home than a bus like most skoolie
Thank you Kendall! Appreciate you ❤️
@@shutterspeedtheskoolie5432 no problem people always have an opinion or complain about something it’s not theirs I truly love your home even are somethings I would have done differently, like I said before whatever works for you both and you can always redo if you do not like it in the long run and sorry I meant to say it looks more a home * English is my third language
Excellent job on this bus build. It is definitely without a shadow of a doubt one of the role models of bus builds/layouts/floorplans & how to properly have everything, every place & every room in a well organized place/area & manner. Very superb Naomi & Kyle 🚌🚍☺️😊♥️♥️👍👍👏👏. A+++++👍👍.
Appreciate the kind words Mikie!
@@shutterspeedtheskoolie5432 What city or town & tire place in Tennessee did you all get your tires from ? I do have some relatives & cousins who live down there. I currently live in Danville Illinois & I myself have been to Tennessee lots of times over the years. At least around places like Knoxville, Seymour, Sevierville, Pigeon forge, Gatlinburg, & yes I've even visited Dolly Parton's theme park Dollywood a few times as well. It's really nice & beautiful down there especially during the Fall 🍂🍁🍃 season. I've never had a skoolie before but as I'm getting older, I've been learning more & becoming more educated & aware about them & how they work/operate. I would love to have one of my own someday. How much did it cost in materials to convert your bus into a home in terms of the lumber, electrical, all of the plumbing, gas/propane hookups, roof raise, & for removing the school bus windows etc...? Also how old is your dog 🐶🐕 Trip? He looks very friendly & beautiful ☺️❤️.
@@shutterspeedtheskoolie5432 What part of Indiana are you all from. I used to live in Crawfordsville & I graduated highschool from South Montgomery Highschool many years ago ( Class of 2001 ).
Beautiful and so smartly designed! Better you took time to do it right! Everything is perfect!
Wow! I am in love with your schoolie!
Thus, far this the best bus that I have seen and could possibly live in full time! Both of you did an amazing job on this bus. You're such a beautiful couple, I pray you both enjoy your life together, you're on the right past.
Thank you! Appreciate your comments very much. Hope to meet you on the road 🤙🏼
Kyle: At about 42:48 minutes into the video you make a comment that before being financially responsible for others (I’m guessing you’re saying, “before you have kids”) you two want to get out while you can and travel the country. Well…, I’m with you on that idea. I wish we’d done it that way.
For us, almost 60 years later our kids are all grown, out of school with multiple degrees, and live all over the country.
We’ve got lots of grandkids. We’re both retired and financially in good shape. And our bodies are literally, physically breaking down. We’re both too worn out to travel.
We once looked forward to our “golden years“ as a time when we could travel all over and see this, or see that. But now all we see are the insides of doctors offices and hospitals - anew new shoulder here, a new hip there. That’s our life.
The best thing I can say to you is “Do it now. See what you want to see.“ Because when you’re our ages maybe, like us today, you physically can’t do it.
Good for you!!!
Watched many videos this is the best build yet I have seen
Thank you!
Very nice home!!!! It's so spacious inside and I love the layout. I personally like that you removed some of the windows and feel like it looks more like an actual home instead of a bus. I think you have plenty of natural light coming in, and I'm sure it helps tremendously with climate control. Very beautiful! Happy traveling to you both!
Nico 😍😘
Design is great guys ...love the bus...enjoy and make sure you have fun and make memories together......
Yay!🤗😁👍👌enjoy traveling. And congratulations on your new marriage. Have fun young couple.
Congratulations on your Marriage and you are smart to do this while you are young. I ran team in a semi truck 🚚 with my ex. I truly am glad I got to see 46 of the 48 state in the main land. Have fun.
OMG I just seen your conversion bus I love it everything in its place and where it should be. clean sharp minimalist colors are on point areas are on point Plumbing is on point and good info on insurance, tires ECT. great job U2 if I ever get to that point to have a bus conversion I want one exactly like yours. 😍 thanks for the showing
Random, but the "upside-down" outlets is actually the right side up. That is how three prong outlets are meant to be oriented.
Thank you! Lol people never believe us 😂
having the space behind the bed for bikes is a lovely idea!
Yes indeed you got a lovely bus and looks different. You have a big bathroom and agree making beds with no standing position is tough. Stay happy, stay safe and enjoy travelling and enjoy each other. God bless
Smart design for the centralized systems. It's cool to see a similar height raised as ours (27") and 200 gallons of water like ours too. Nicely done. Congratulations on finishing your build.
Thank you!
....and again...❤❤❤❣ Whoever is responible for the interior layout...it looks Amazing!!!
That would be Naomi! She gets all the credit 🧡
You have a beautiful conversion...I just wanted to add that insurance is a fantastic investment bc I've seen videos of both fires and weather damage and it's sickening how fast all that you've put in it is lost...like 15 minutes and that's all it took for something that cost multiple of thousands to become absolutely worthless. And that's for ones you just buy. For something you put your time and labor into... I've seen that some people have something called 'fireballs' they hang near anything electric. That is definitely on my 'gotta have' list. 🤗
I have lived in campers chasing turnarounds my entire childhood & as an adult 1984-2019. I knew exactly what storage solutions & rooms/spaces that were the most important to me. I am surprised by all the storage solutions you chose to give up! I know how hot windows can be and anything over 35+ feet needs two roof airs. ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, WEST TEXAS 110-118 Summers are NO JOKE. The air NEVER stops even with reflectix. Anyhow you guys gave up a ton of windows, it feels like a single wide trailer or a conex inside without the windows! You should have put a long skiny backslash window (even non-functional) would open up that area DRASTICALLY. Why such small overhead cabinets? If you actually looked at how little of stuff you guys have inside I bet a bus half that size would have worked and saved a ton on gas & oil changes alone.
Probably the most realistic and logical sounding couple I have ever heard, about both building and living in skoolies. They were obviously paying very close attention to the details, both in terms of functionality and safety. Very smart!
Congratulations on you wedding and I think your build of great very thought out the possibilities are endless
Thank you Laura!
Very nice practical tips and words of wisdom! Make it your own 💯😁👏🏾👏🏾❤ Congratulations Newlyweds🎉 Be Blessed and Good Success!
I have watched many videos on school bus building and this is the first I have heard someone speak about the insurance as well as the cost of tires. Thank you for sharing that information!
well done Naomi and Kyle.
I like that you want to be authentic about it. It will help people not to have unrealistic.expectations.
A good travel game for ta'll is "would you rather". : )
Thank you kindly for being so VERY informative!!!! Beautifully done.
Lovely skoolie and congratulations on your wedding
Fantastic build. It shows that you both paid attention to your priorities.
Appreciate it Alan!
Very nicely done video. I love the entire bus renovation. The decor is gorgeous. Happy life living in your home.
Thank you Janetta!
Wow
The bricks’ darker shadows on wall paper kinda look upside down. I love it and the shelves plus your jump seat entry transformation. Thoughtful to tether the dog.
THAT’S what it is! I couldn’t figure it out. I think the strip behind the microwave is the correct direction.
Thank you for sharing
Beautiful home, you guys be careful I have a bus and watched many many videos and a few said not to put a hole in the diesel tanks for your diesel heater they said to make a separate entrance. Take care
Appreciate the feedback!
What I like about what you guys are doing the most is the information that’s given after the tour so people can really take in what kind of relationships these individuals have what type of work they put into developing their space all those components really matter great job
Thanks 🙌
Its beautiful
Thank you Pam!
this is an amazing build! you should be proud of yourself! I've watched so many but this is in my top 3 for sure.
If you don't mind me saying, in case you take more videos. The "ahem" in the video is in almost every single sentence. Which has the effect of watching this with less enjoyment. Please don't take it personally, just a suggestion to avoid too many fillers, you don't need them :)
This is a beautiful bus you two did a great job, the only thing I would add is a window in the kitchen.
The bus is very well designed. The fact you were able to make separate rooms is wonderful. It is the first bus I have seen that you don’t see the bed from the main entrance.
Like how you can walk into the back storage area.
Your bus I'd beautiful and your furbaby is absolutely gorgeous the best baby you can get. Enjoy every moment of every day ❤and if I was you get another furbaby instead of kid's life is short world is a cruel place to introduce more children be safe God bless you three 🙏🙏🙏
It looks great on the inside! Beautiful :-)
That is an awesome conversion of the bus. I love the decor. Everything is very nicely arranged. Good job.
Awesome!!!👠🚌👠
Great job on the inside of the bus. I don't like that you took out the windows. It looks great, but you cant see outside...what about the views? Isn't that the main purpose to traveling? To see what's outside.
Its a beautiful home, what a spectacular job you've done so far! Thank you for sharing, and happy trails to you both! :)
Appreciate you! Thanks!
Every time I see a skoolie with a dometic toilet 😍🙌🏻👏🏻
It's a beautiful lay out and you too looks so lovely
Thanks for the tour. I'm impressed, you two are very creative and it's beautiful inside. Great job! The garage area looks big enough to hold a wash/dryer combo unit.
Hi there.🤗 have you thought about painting your bus home a blue grey color. Or dark teal. I have not seen a bus in a teal color yet. 🤗👌👍
It’s painted blue now!
Your van is awesome!
Thanks!
N l C E!!
Why the outlet upside down in the bathroom? It should be a GFCI regardless because of wet locations
Cute conversion reminds me of my first conversion lots of room and endless possibilities the backdoor is brilliant that will always come in handy well done you two thanks for sharing.
I don't get the UPSIDE down out lite either
Gorgeous home! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Great advice and very nice build!! Congrats on a job well done and good luck to you both!!!
Thank you!
Very nice.. I love the back wall of the kitchen 😍👍
Congrats on your nuptials ❤️
I think what he said as far as the building process is so real.. I don't have this but I have seen builds.. and I can't even image not having help.. This is great to know and research.. is a must .. thanks for the Real. 👍👍
Question ❓❓ Mold.. have you made sure that you don't get it. I never hear of anyone building their bus , van, etc talking about it(mold).
Omgnes Sooo much Great realist advice😍🔥🥰🥰😘😘.
Question ❓❓ How much did you purchase your bus for? And how much do you think you put into it?
Thanks for the feedback! We spent $4,250 on the bus and I would estimate we spend roughly 35k building it out.
@@shutterspeedtheskoolie5432 .. Wow that's good. 👍.. For a 40 nice
I enjoyed your practical down to earth commentary.
Vertical wains coating is so nice‼️
Lovely build, lovely couple, happy travels!
Thank you Deborah!
Love the build and the honesty
Very informative. Thank you. My wife and I are going to be getting into concessions and we are going to be traveling quite a bit throughout the year.
Nice cattle dog mix
He’s the best! 🐶
Awesome tour! Very informative in a chill, relaxed way. I'm interested in your build, it's clever and Beautiful at the same time! If affordable I would have an electrician do my solar work on bus. Thank You for Sharing your bus and greatly appreciated!
love it
Some great advises there! I love them....
We love you!
Fire. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 💣
You guys are amazingly beautiful thank you all 🇯🇲🌊🔑🦄📅🎊🐅🍾🦋🥳🗝🧜♀️🧜🏼♂️🎊🎉🎩👑
Love your place
Very nice!
Great job! We have just begun our skoolie build. Its stripped and the roof is raised. We also plan to live on our skoolie.
Amazing. Let us know when it’s finished, we would like to see it 🙌
So beautiful
A lot of potential
Nicest bus I have seen so far
Cool !
Thanks!
awesome video folks----vanlife4ever
One of the best bathes ever!
Link for desk chair from Overstock, please.
I enjoyed the tour.
Your bus looks like a lot of 1 bd. Apt. In nyc. Would cost 1,800 -2,200 month!!!
Really beautiful.
We need to Airbnb this thing in New York then! 😂
Faboulos video great information good luck
Love the home! Only thing I would be worried about is visiting cold places. propaine gels when it gets cold enough. Also makes it easier for ignorant people to steal you're tanks. I hope that never happens. The home is Amazing!! Thank you for the tour.
It’s literally 6:33am
I love the brick peel & stick...where did you buy it??? I would love to put it in my kitchen!!!
I would have put more windows in so you had more natural light. Heck of a raise roof. Love the ceiling.
Výborně nápady,lepší než autobusy sešrotovat.
I always ask how much you spent and gas to sell the tank right now or if you have diesel 🚚🇺🇲
Beautiful build and as an RV tech you have almost everything right. Almost because the one mistake that you made and this is not my opinion it is because of my experiance and many people I know . Alstate is the one thing you did wrong. God forbid you do not have a major accident or a fire because Alstate will in the end pay out a fraction of what they claim.. Be safe