The Ultimate School Bus Conversion
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- I bought a 1993 Bluebird School bus for $3500 and converted it into the ultimate rolling hunting camp. This is basically my Tiny House on wheels. I am traveling the country in it to raise awareness and educate people about our public lands. Check out the tour of the bus and follow along for a lot more content coming soon!
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That tent really ads to your living space we may have to consider something like that when our bus is complete. Thanks for sharing.
We lived for a couple years in a bus like that when I was a kid. Brings back a lot of memories. I need to fix up another one
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I’m 17 & being that I will graduate this summer of 2021 being that I could tow my 93 idi behind a bus allows me to keep my truck & have plenty of storage for my stuff & have plenty of space to live. I think the bus platform is just better built & can take a little more miles than the traditional rv that has a lifespan of abt 100k.
Screw the slide-outs, or a 42 ft Skoolie, just bring along a huge external, yet enclosed, living space....you sir, are brilliant!!!
Sweet to hear that it was built in Mt Pleasant Iowa! This is my hometown. Fun fact... every male relative that I have worked at Blue Bird until the day it shut down. I have many good memories of running around that factory! Crazy to think that in the late 80's and early 90's that they would just let kids roam that place during operational hours. It would be awesome if the bus could make it to Iowa at some point!!! KEEP ON KEEPIN ON brother!
Absolutely love your awning room.
Gives lots more living space 🎉🎉
Thank you! Since then I updated it to 10x25’ so it adds even a little more room for activities!
I love the awning idea, so much extra room to party!
Absolutely! It's a game changer!
Very nice interior layout love the canvas. tent edition…..
Small ATV is the icing on the cake😂😂😂😂😂
Love the simplicity. The canvas tent addition is boss. Great hunters tent!
I'm impressed with the add on tent idea. That'd even be a great idea for vanners who need more space without having to get a bigger vehicle
It’s a game changer for sure!
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. Not many schoolie owners are hunters, and I’m glad that you’re showing the world an alternative point of view.
Having a clear vision of your purpose gave you a great build. The canvas add on was brilliant!
Every Schoolie conversion video is titled the Ultimate , Most Fantastic, Best or Most Beautiful bus conversion ever.
Most don't live up to the title!
Brother that bus is incredible. I love everything about it. Keep living the dream my friend.
That is a way cool conversion ya have there! The tent addition is far-out and I'm kinda surprised more people don't use one as well.I dig the fact that you painted it and it looks great. Right on! ..............................PEACE!!
Nice paint job on the bus. Yes, Skoolies are so much cooler than any camper ! Love your idea of the additional tent room. Would be nice if it could also be used as a screen room too, so that you can still see the views, but without the nasty bugs that bite. Have fun & safe travels.
That awning must make for a good possible mud room/entryway when it's nasty & wet weather outside.
Love the add on tent
You should make a quick video on how you pack up the tent and all your gear. That would be cool to watch !!!
Yeah, super impressed with the tent idea. I may build something similar but a bit smaller for my travels.
Can’t that tent be done in screen
Great build!! Love the tent idea.
1:11 “How big are the tires?”
“About this big”
Nice job man! The no start 'vandalock' when the rear door is latched is standard on school buses. It's nice for security and avoids theft if you happen to leave the keys laying around.
Nice and simple. Like it a lot. Very usable, all other conversion shown are made to live full time in. One thought about your CampChef oven/stove, other than they are really great. You modify your countertop to drop/lower the stove to a lower level. That way you're not standing on your tiptoes frying hash browns. Good job!
Awsome bus and set up. Thanks for sharing
Not a bad build. Nice & simple. I’d like to do one as a toyhauler. Modifying the rear into a dropdown door/ramp would not be all that difficult. What worries me is the roof line where it meets the walls may have to be modified so the cage/roof of our sxs fits.
That awning would be great for ppl with little kids! Extra play area love that!!!
Great setup. That add-on tent is awesome.
Never thought of adding a vestibule/ tent add-on, very unique. Gunna have to build one of these bad boys some day!
This is so great! You've done an awesome job on the conversion! Have to say...we are a little jealous! Can't wait for more videos!
Love and admire the lifestyle and the bus brother.. Keep it up 💪 may the road rise up to meet you and may the wind be always at your back!
Awesome video ! I have been seeing a few of cool photos of the bus I'm happy to see a full tour ! Thank you for sharing and keep spreading the WORD. also thanks for a lot of good ideas !
Hopefully I'm buying a bus to live in soon. I was already thinking about an awning for more shade and outside space. This video has helpful ideas.
Love the awning. I'm shamelessly taking that idea.
For sure much cooler than a camper ..Awsome job.👍👍
I havent seen anyone with the awning room like that. Very good idea.
Nice paint job!! Now the bus just needs a name.
great idea with the tent/awning. I think I may have to look at doing that for mine, thanks!
Thanks for some ideas as I'm getting a bus in a few weeks. thank you bud.
Great bus , great tour, I too have the same propane stove. But she is still yellow.
Yep this is my plan ! I'm saving my bus money ..Thanks for bushome tour I loved it
Awesome build....has everything you wanted in it! I like the add-on tent. I might steal that idea for my 20'travel trailer. Happy hunting and keep your powder dry.
Sweet looking portable hunting camp!!!!!!!!!
Digging the simplicity of this bus. Wanting to build a short bus simple like this for me and my kids to unplug on the weekends and holidays
That tent add on is just badass got no other words but badass
Interesting setup.
I love the tent great ideal and the paint job
Nice. Pretty sweet setup Sam. I have enjoyed following you on facebook! Keep up the good work.
Nice, very nice donor to convert. I would love to have to this kind of bus.
0:02 straight facts right there!!!!
love the tent extension, I guess people could also improvise a screened in porch, art studio space or dining hang out area.
This bus is sick! Great work on the build.
Need a pull-down screen to watch movies on the canvas wall. The side tent is an excellent addition idea.
Love the bus. If you stick with your plans on taking this nice bus on tour, film a ride along. Also keep the door on the bus. It represent's Blue Bird's history.
Great build !!!! Love it . Simple basic has all your needs great work !
Good work dude. We hope to have the opportunity to spend a few night on public lands and in the bus....or just near it. That would work too 😂
Keep producing content. You are great on camera and have an even better message 👍🏼
DONE
I say lets do a bad acting porno as well? Maybe Step-Mum helps Step-son learn how to receive head on bus conversion....
Very cozy looking, would love to camp with that set up... I would prefer to be able to have at least some water storage and a sink if not a shower or toilet. Just makes it easier to be hygienic but that’s me as a mum hypothetically taking three kids away! Who would be happy as sleeping in the tent haha
May want to have used reflective paint when painting the bus ...it will retain help deflect heat, thus keep it cooler than just insulation, and the rubberized base coat will help against rain/water related issues.
A bus just makes a statement like no other.
Sick bus, love that tent canopy!
Loving your bus. All the best from Manchester UK
I like how you made a separate "tent" room vs just an awning. That is boss.
Well done with the conversion!
shut up dean lol :)
So bad ass man! Thank you for sharing and inspiring others! Keep it up !
Incredible design congratulations on your adventures with your family and friends my dad ,brothers went hunting a lot they are all gone but one brother I love bow hunting it’s easier and quicker and quieter than a shotgun or pistol my five sisters too .you must have a lot of different permits for different states enjoy life thank you for sharing
Nice and simple. Just the way i like it.
NICE. Around here you can not have Stop arms on a bus that is not a school bus anymore.
Looks great!
tuft and needle is actually a subsidiary of Serta
Great job on your skoolie conversion. I would suggest, however, that you do consider utilizing the space you originally planned for the bathroom for that very reason. Why? First of all, how/where do you shower? Even in the forest, hygiene is important. And unless you are camped near a waterfall or a pond/lake, the forest doesn't provide you with a shower or bath. Secondly, do you ever get female guests? They'd appreciate a warm, comfortable place to use the facilities if it's snowing and blowing outside. And what if you find the woman of your dreams? Wouldn't you want her to be comfortable on your bus, too?
Good luck!
@Jennifer Hunt - Apparently you've never heard of the "sponge-bath"? You use a good sized basin,small tub or 5 gal.bucket,etc., and bathed in that manner. Then "new" hot/warm water was/is prepped and you could wash your hair (or vice versa - hair first," new" or clean water prepped and you had your sponge bath). We couldn't use a LOT of soap because we never would have gotten all the soap off our bodies!
I'm an "old broad" (68) and come from very humble beginnings. I remember,back in the day,when your *weekly* bath was usually on a Friday or Saturday night - in a metal washtub! A bubble bath was a luxury only the more fortunate people could afford (those who had more $$), However,we did have pretty good bars of soap and manage to make our own bubbles (lol)! Usually,the youngest bathed first, then the father and last, but certainly least, mom was finally able to have her bath! In some cases,the father bathed,then the mom and last the child/ren! The tub was set-up behind the old wood stove and 2 or 3 sheets (or blankets) were strategically hung so the bather had privacy. If you were very busy working outside or inside cleaning,etc.(mom's "jobs" back then)...sweaty & dirty, you could/would have a sponge-bath before bed - so your bedding didn't become soiled too soon.
I'm sure if this guy finds the "love-of-his-life", he will soon ready the space for a fully functioning composting toilet and a fully functioning shower stall!
Some states do not allow you to keep over-head lights or STOP sign on non school vehicles. FYI.
Like that tent
That canvas tent is genius!!!
Looking forward to my first Bus. Hello from Alaska.
Love addition of the ATV♥️😊
Amazing bus! looking for more bus ideas to carry more people. less gimmicks and fits more people. I cant live without a bathroom inside for longer trips. Overall one of the better builds on here for what I need.
Awesome! Definitely should get lots of attention!
Dude, that thing is amazing.
My man!! Great work!!!!!
You need to take the stop sign off and the red and yellow lights they are illegal in some states
Robert J Cochran some states issue permits or require the lights to be covered. No big deal !
, the eight ways?
How amazingly creative ! Being mobile, one need not obtain housing authority . . . to build !
Of course you have a CO detector, right? Nice to see someone else that keeps a bus build practical....good job.
That is an excellent way to expand your living experience ... you should market that ...
What you left out is where all that is stored while traveling...do you use the trailer for that ? Tell us about the stove too ... one other thing is there a way to have a window in that outdoor room..
All you would need to do for a windows is custom sew them into the tarp and another piece of fabric that has Velcro to cover over windows ... I’m thinking that you market this and sell it ... You probably would make so much money you would not need to worry about diesel fuel, food , ammo or anything else ever... it’s an ingenious way of expanding living space and you should market it ... 👍
Excited to see what all content you come up with 🤙
If your ever in north Texas area I'd love to show you mine. Very similar but I added plumbing. I'd even let you hunt some hogs if no other seasons are open. Heck your a bus brother so I'd let you shoot a nice whitetail too.
My boyfriend and I just got a bus and it is the same with ours and the back deadbolt and we tried to start it the 4th day we had it after locking it up and it wouldn't start, we almost lost our shit because we were so scared we bought a bus that wouldn't start after it had run perfectly before. turns out it was just the freaking deadbolt
Sweet rig.
Who are the 12 people not liking this video, Really !!!
Why hate?.
I also love the "extended area", both smart and kool.
Yes "Skoolies"are killer. 😊
I agree just not this one
Vegans probably, hating on the fact that he hunts. What's with the liberal hate? Russian troll bot perhaps?
Nice project.
Great idea
cool bus and damn good looking guy!!!
in my state you have to remove the stop signin order to drive it
love the tent
Wow you got my dream toy man!
Sam Soholt i dream 2 own 1 b4 i die 😍
I'm curious how easy/hard is it to set up and put away that tent? Also, where do you store it, roof rack? Love the inside of the skoolie, it's very efficient.
It takes a little time to set up if I'm solo, but if there are a couple people it is super fast. poles and tent just go in the back door of the bus and stay there when not in use. That extra space is a game changer though
BAD TO THE BONE
LOVE THE ADD A ROOM N FIRE PLACE ✌✌✌
That is freakin awesome!! Now i want one!
The song man. Haha, chocoTaco's Outro! Nice videos btw.
Very nice !!!
Very Funny Video, We all Laughed! Much Love! Bro. Thanks for the Giggle!
The bus can accommodate many people with enough beds, but where do they sit while you are driving?
I love this man super slick hunt camp.
When he said that a bus is cooler, I was thinking go with a bus, it is stronger than an rv.
Is way stronger in structure than an RV the roof on an RV will eventually leak. The motors or engine on a bus is easy to maintain and basically the same drivetrain as a heavy duty pickup.