2005 40ft International School Bus Conversion w/ 10" Roof Raise

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2022
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    Lauren and Nik didn't have any struggles downsizing into their tiny home. After college living and the pandemic, moving into a 40ft International skoolie seemed easy! They did a 10" roof raise that enhanced the gorgeous open layout. There's a massive kitchen with ample storage and counter space, with a residential-sized fridge and pantry.
    This tiny home on wheels has 1000 watts of solar and 110 gallons of fresh water on board. The cozy feeling acquired throughout this build must come from the wood-burning stove, the hand-tiled wet bath, and the two pups that call it home.
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  • @alicegunn3970
    @alicegunn3970 Před 2 lety +51

    This bus is very roomy. Great layout, great thought into the build. Very Cozy. One of the top best builds I've seen so far.

  • @CharGuitarGirl
    @CharGuitarGirl Před 2 lety +33

    Probably one of the best conversions I’ve seen. Everything you’ve chosen is what I would have chosen too ☺️

  • @JacindaH
    @JacindaH Před 2 lety +17

    This is one of the best, most practical and comfortable conversions I've seen!

  • @katrinasheets2997
    @katrinasheets2997 Před 2 lety +24

    Beautiful little home and a super cute couple! This is probably one of my favorite bus builds and I love the aesthetic of the interior. 🤗

  • @sherettasharif1358
    @sherettasharif1358 Před 2 lety +11

    I am Loving this home 🏘️...very well thought out for everything needed 👍🏿👍🏿 it's good to see and know that there are still young adults with great thinking 💯 thank you for sharing and I'm truly inspired. Safe and happy travels 🙏🏿💪🏿✌🏿

  • @lauriemsdiva
    @lauriemsdiva Před rokem +3

    Wow! Your place is beautiful! You have a ton of space. I absolutely love your design. You really did a wonderful job!👍🏽

  • @cheepymcpeepy
    @cheepymcpeepy Před 2 lety +5

    Really love how neat and organized the utility closet is, you can see manuals and invoices and sticky notes 😍

  • @TrevorBoughtABus
    @TrevorBoughtABus Před 2 lety +4

    That's a really cool bus. I like how clean the quality of the build is without feeling sterile.
    100% agree on the AC fridge. If your power system can support it that's the way to go.

  • @ritabroils6190
    @ritabroils6190 Před 2 lety +6

    I really like the layout, you made choices based on the current climate (i.e. supply chain situation). Good job of living in your bus and figuring out what you definitely needed.

  • @puppycat58
    @puppycat58 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful home...it's nice to be in bigger space than a small one...your home is light and airy....your fur baby is gorgeous 😍....lots of luck ❤️

  • @milliewidener2078
    @milliewidener2078 Před 2 lety +4

    This is about a perfect build. The only thing I would change is the eating space. I prefer a table and chair style to make it more like a kitchen, And since they feel like they have more storage than they need I would remove the front unit with the baskets and add some kind of cushy chairs

    • @pattihawks353
      @pattihawks353 Před 2 lety +1

      Oh, keep the baskets! I love the look of them below the unit! Cozy space for meals is
      Nice!

  • @lindagibson9528
    @lindagibson9528 Před 2 lety +2

    Such a beautiful home...ya'll did very good planning it out. Oh dont worry, in time your empty storage will get filled lol. Good luck in your adventures and God bless.

  • @junaidmansourmahdi1392
    @junaidmansourmahdi1392 Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful and comfortabl 🚌
    house on wheels It's a good job 👍

  • @pamelanowell1
    @pamelanowell1 Před 2 lety

    Love how you didn't plan it all down to the millimeter. So refreshing.

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 Před 2 lety +7

    Great job guys! Very well thought out and looks really attractive. Personally do like the extra space... keeps the bus looking clean and uncluttered...and also makes mobile life easier with dogs. Many more happy travels. Hey from Australia. 🌈

  • @MM-ManifestingMiracles
    @MM-ManifestingMiracles Před 2 lety +1

    You're an amazing couple, with a bright, wonderful home!

  • @icouldbeevil3110
    @icouldbeevil3110 Před 2 lety +2

    Great use of space and a beautiful home.

  • @ivankaeftimova8900
    @ivankaeftimova8900 Před 2 lety +1

    Great story of how you guys built your bus. It's nice how you organised and made the DIY features. 😊😊

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn Před 2 lety +1

    This is a nice build. I love the bathroom. You have room to put in a bedroom for children. It's very homey.

  • @susankustich1720
    @susankustich1720 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Bus! Great job on everything! Lovely couple!

  • @moonchild7456
    @moonchild7456 Před rokem +1

    OMG---I love this! Thank you so much for such a lovely and informative video! I LOVE the dinette, and everything you said made so much sense. How lucky you are to have each other!

  • @frankdaniels9339
    @frankdaniels9339 Před 2 lety

    Wow! I’ve been watching these buses and vans being built, and they all have great ideas, but yours is my favorite for sure! 🎩

  • @mezzamuddle
    @mezzamuddle Před 2 lety +1

    This is just lovely, I love the design and all the little touches that make it home. I could totally live in this bus, enjoy your adventures 😊

  • @lilianacastillo4663
    @lilianacastillo4663 Před 2 lety

    Living life! Cute couple you are and supporting each other! Gorgeous place.

  • @gretchenhamlin4282
    @gretchenhamlin4282 Před 2 lety

    You guys are fantastic ! Great design ! You guys had money ! ...jk.. Absolutely 💯 % beautiful & livable. And Lauren , your hands are so pretty , your wedding ring is very nice
    GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS STAY SAFE 🙏 💛

  • @wendyrobertson3899
    @wendyrobertson3899 Před 2 lety +1

    If internet is a problem, try Nomad internet instead of the little jet pack type thing you have now. It might be a better fit. Nice, well thought out floor plan. Happy trails y'all

  • @EffieG-ez9tf
    @EffieG-ez9tf Před 6 dny

    As time passes and your family adjusts to the 40 foot length bus, you might be glad to have that extra space. And if you had gone with a shorter bus, you would have even more adjustments trying to crowd everyone together. That would be tougher for me and could give rise to some natural squabbling over space issues, which is a normal human reaction. In fact, most animals will fight when overcrowding causes tension. My advice, fwiw: Treasure what you have. You kids make a cute couple. Best wishes.

  • @jeffjenovese8780
    @jeffjenovese8780 Před 2 lety

    I really love your build and the decisions you made as you went along! Very real and relatable! Thank you for sharing best wishes to you!

  • @georgekerr8804
    @georgekerr8804 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent raised bus conversion, the large size made it much easier to build out. You two did a super job. Love it.
    I have a 1989 36 foot HMC, the advantage of a used motorhome is simplicity, but I would prefer a bus. I do have some dry rot, not sure when I will have time to repair it.

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 Před 2 lety +1

    Great looking home. Very lovely and functional.

  • @sandyworkman3025
    @sandyworkman3025 Před 2 lety

    Nice rig! If you have extra room I would get a soak tub. If you have somewhere to store it you can pull it out and set it up either in your living area or outside and take your time filling it with super hot water and have a long hot soak instead of a 30 second shower. God bless and good luck in all your endeavors. 😎

  • @nanetterivera6612
    @nanetterivera6612 Před 2 lety

    KUDOS & Congrats! Great job you two, may you be blessed with Incredible Journeys ahead!

  • @ruer4324
    @ruer4324 Před 2 lety

    This is so beautiful, absolutely love everything about it!😍

  • @marykoch1666
    @marykoch1666 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your bus!

  • @msuehale
    @msuehale Před 2 lety

    Fantastic layout. Great home!

  • @FelipeRoehe
    @FelipeRoehe Před 2 lety +1

    Parabéns pela iniciativa de compartilhar conhecimento e Experiências aqui. Vou seguir a jornada de vocês aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @nicolelisagatta9981
    @nicolelisagatta9981 Před rokem

    I really like the layout , makes it look like a true home . Nice job!!

  • @SilviaGaray-yx1rn
    @SilviaGaray-yx1rn Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful Home ‼️ Congratulations 🎉

  • @GoCrazyBaby3
    @GoCrazyBaby3 Před 2 lety

    This thing is insane🤯 luxury for sure.

  • @liveyourlife7367
    @liveyourlife7367 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @terriehouston2058
    @terriehouston2058 Před rokem

    Wow this is so pretty

  • @jeanfrench7280
    @jeanfrench7280 Před rokem

    Great set up! Great to have the bathroom too. You're off to a good start in life.

  • @Jaxismom
    @Jaxismom Před 2 lety

    I love it absolutely love it great job guys

  • @gardenlevel7385
    @gardenlevel7385 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing your tour. It's a super project. One thing I worry about with school buses is whether they break down more than other vehicles?

  • @arabella959
    @arabella959 Před 2 lety +1

    Another tiny home channel mentioned that Starlink has a system to install on Sckoolies or RV for Satellite Internet. You might want to contact them and check it out.

  • @tWz4462
    @tWz4462 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful home and cute couple😍🥰❤️👍

  • @elainelipscomb1476
    @elainelipscomb1476 Před 2 lety

    You have done a tremendous job. Enjoy

  • @wellnesswithfrugalmama

    Love everything
    Well thought out and beautiful

  • @julietagarner7047
    @julietagarner7047 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful home

  • @rosepetal21
    @rosepetal21 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing this with us. You did a fantastic job 👏 👍

  • @mingwang9557
    @mingwang9557 Před 9 měsíci

    Gorgeous built

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 Před rokem

    You have a beautiful home! Really well done.

  • @susannapesce2520
    @susannapesce2520 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful 😍

  • @alexanderdavila4087
    @alexanderdavila4087 Před 2 lety

    That was amazing 🤩

  • @shirleythomas3416
    @shirleythomas3416 Před rokem

    I love your tiny home

  • @aaimashah1975
    @aaimashah1975 Před rokem

    What an #Outstanding & #WellOrganized built... #GoodJobDone...stay Blessed

  • @shirleythomas3416
    @shirleythomas3416 Před rokem

    I love your timey home

  • @earthmamma85
    @earthmamma85 Před 2 lety

    Love this!

  • @Brett_Nebraska
    @Brett_Nebraska Před 5 měsíci

    I didn't even know lifting the roof on something like was even possible. Thats insane. And cool

  • @heleneshannon6204
    @heleneshannon6204 Před 2 lety

    I really like your bus. Very nice

  • @beverlyredmond1160
    @beverlyredmond1160 Před rokem

    Very nice . beautiful

  • @garypitonak5340
    @garypitonak5340 Před 2 lety +1

    You 2 did a very nice design and layout floor plan. The raised roof makes is look so much bigger. That was a good idea. All pluming of joints in one area. I like the stove idea, also. Cooking stove is better than electric. Where's the guest room, just joking.

  • @mealsbymilan1049
    @mealsbymilan1049 Před 2 lety

    1 word #Phenomenal 👌🏾🙌🏾
    ( I want A layout like this in an RV to travel summers w/the kids ). Would love to have them help us w/ the build …the thought ..the planning ..the details #Superb 🫶🏾 ( that all in one Ventless w/d combo & entire bathroom set up are my faves ..oh & the custom bed too lol 😂 I literally can’t wait to do this in an RV … so cool 😎 🙌🏾

  • @gailm1122
    @gailm1122 Před 2 lety

    Great home~

  • @linhdasagen6498
    @linhdasagen6498 Před 2 lety

    Something not stressed in all these interviews is how they continue to support this lifestyle.

    • @olbird7647
      @olbird7647 Před 2 lety +1

      They talked quite a bit about how they both have digital jobs that they do on the road.

  • @gilvraywilliams7231
    @gilvraywilliams7231 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful

  • @jeanniegeiser9676
    @jeanniegeiser9676 Před 3 měsíci

    Very classy!

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Před rokem

    I really like the bus 🚐

  • @MrDonnymyers
    @MrDonnymyers Před rokem

    I like your house bus

  • @ledocdeporto
    @ledocdeporto Před 7 měsíci

    amazing, love it

  • @chofa6769
    @chofa6769 Před 4 měsíci

    Love the wall art behind your husband what is that made of? Bus is awesome . Happy travels. 💜🙏🏻

  • @vondamcdonaldgolding9283
    @vondamcdonaldgolding9283 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the tour. That's a awesome tiny home. How much money did it cost in total?

  • @vonheise
    @vonheise Před 2 lety

    Starlink is coming soon to moving homes, just keep up with what is available and when.

  • @tawainjones8414
    @tawainjones8414 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome❣️

  • @mr2del
    @mr2del Před 8 měsíci

    SWEET!!

  • @jackiekeesaman1571
    @jackiekeesaman1571 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 Před rokem

    I really like ur kitchen sink, u could wash ur socks & smalls in there. U have a nice home.

  • @andypelaez4772
    @andypelaez4772 Před rokem +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @brianasigman1540
    @brianasigman1540 Před 2 lety

    Hi, can you please make a video of the details costs of everything,
    And also places and costs to park on a monthly+ basis?
    How long did it take you to make the house?
    Thank you!

    • @trailrider7046
      @trailrider7046 Před 2 lety

      Gosh, you are asking a lot. Some of this you can research for yourself. But maybe this couple will let you copy their homework. lol.

  • @jacquelineobrien7264
    @jacquelineobrien7264 Před 2 lety

    Can you share your bathroom sink?! We are converting a bus too and we have been having a hard time finding a small sink for our bathroom. That sink looks like it would easily fit into our bathroom!

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956

    New sub ! Liked ✌️🤩👍🙏

  • @MediaBuster
    @MediaBuster Před rokem

    They REALLY need to add the COST of the bus, the renovation, monthly expenses etc..

  • @nicoleyoshihara4011
    @nicoleyoshihara4011 Před 2 lety

  • @christopherlucas1395
    @christopherlucas1395 Před 2 lety

    This bus is immaculate!!!! Just one question: does it get pretty stuffy in your bedroom during the summer months? I didn’t see an air conditioner in the rear or a skylight for extra ventilation.

    • @laurenweinmeister4082
      @laurenweinmeister4082 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you! We have an AC unit in the middle of the bus that circulates through really well. We also keep a little oscillating fan in there too.

  • @icouldbeevil3110
    @icouldbeevil3110 Před 2 lety

    I wonder how much insurance is on something like this. Is it regular car insurance or something else because it's also a home?

  • @whatsupdate
    @whatsupdate Před 2 lety

    Hey I just subbed to Brian bear Butler’s CZcams (found him on primal outdoors). Didn’t know he shoots these videos. What a cool tiny world! Y’all check out his channel.

  • @dogcatparty7371
    @dogcatparty7371 Před 2 lety +1

    Some of the Tiny Home Tours fans might be ready to by a part time or full time tow and parking site at 'Incredible Tiny Homes' by Randy Jones in Tennessee. See his 'incredibox' at the lowest cost, you do the rest to save money. He builds and sells tows and sites for almost any tow person. You can buy them and put them in your backyard to rent out to a college student, etc. The most extreme river rafting athletes (Olympic level) might want to by a parking spot that floods about one month per year to visit other national parks nearby, etc. All the other parking sites and tows are away from water. He lost everything in 2008 and his friends helped him get back into business. He started out as a public school teacher and gradually taught himself how to build quality homes. After 2008 his wife convinced him to go tiny. June 2022

  • @Salgood
    @Salgood Před 2 lety

    I don't get why so many people put their water systms in close proximity to electical systms of any kind...lovely bus but that makes me anxious just looking at it.

  • @rumblethis2023
    @rumblethis2023 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks great.
    But how heavy is that now as with all the heavy wood, tile and appliances fascinated to know what it tops out at.

    • @laurenweinmeister4082
      @laurenweinmeister4082 Před 2 lety +1

      We’ve actually never gotten weighed, definitely something we’ve always been curious of too!

    • @rumblethis2023
      @rumblethis2023 Před 2 lety

      @@laurenweinmeister4082 I have a class A and GW is important for both safety and longevity of vehicle and people as it has design limits on things like tires, brakes etc.
      Insurance also may have an issue if something were to happen..
      I do love what you built though.😁

  • @jamesyork4160
    @jamesyork4160 Před 2 lety

    Out of curiosity, what was the scrapyard that you ended up getting the bus from in VA? Im a VA resident looking to build a skoolie soon.

    • @jotaylor7450
      @jotaylor7450 Před rokem

      I am wondering if there is an answer to this question yet or if someone found the answer elsewhere.

  • @BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy

    Gorgeous bus build… but I wasn’t clear on the fridge… was it an RV / Propane fridge or 120V? It sounded like it is propane, but she stopped mid thought and just said “I recommend this method” but didn’t specifically say what that method was.

  • @vanjoy1781
    @vanjoy1781 Před 2 lety

    Very impressive for such young people having the money to do all this. Did you guys save and pay cash or did you have to go into debt? Thanks.

    • @laurenweinmeister4082
      @laurenweinmeister4082 Před 2 lety

      We owned the bus for 19 months before finishing it and moving in, we just saved up and paid cash for the conversion as we went along.

  • @Lovelace069
    @Lovelace069 Před 2 lety

    Hi she said we went with this route. Which route was that? Its either RV propane or solar considered but they went with this route. Did anyone catch which route?

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Před 2 lety

    Nice job! I am confused about the fridge... she recommends you go this route - which route? She seems to say it is plug in but then she says it uses "no solar power." Is she exaggerating? Does she mean very little solar power? It is really helpful to be very clear in describing things like this. Otherwise, a lovely tour.

    • @tina-mariedelamerens1110
      @tina-mariedelamerens1110 Před 2 lety

      Think she meant reg fridge on solar, rather than a smaller RV fridge

    • @laurenweinmeister4082
      @laurenweinmeister4082 Před 2 lety

      Sorry about that, it’s a 120V fridge and it uses very little power on our setup.

    • @janinafisher101
      @janinafisher101 Před 2 lety

      @@laurenweinmeister4082 Thanks very much for the clarification. Good to know! Could you share the brand name and where you got it?

  • @bphiggs
    @bphiggs Před 2 lety +5

    Very nice informative tour and I want to wish the both of you happy journeys filled with wonderful times !!!! Be sure to stay safe and purchase yourselfs a handgun to be sure that you prevail if you two are ever assaulted or attacked in a vicious incident !!!! There is no substitute for readiness and awareness. Better safe than sorry is the take away here in my speil !!! Bye

  • @TLC-
    @TLC- Před 2 lety

    Where’s this school bus graveyard?

  • @fluffyduckbutt24
    @fluffyduckbutt24 Před rokem

    Starlink will solve ur internet problem.

    • @killerdeamonking
      @killerdeamonking Před rokem +1

      Not really no , their speeds have dropped off due to the recent load and they have pretty much juat made it so you have to be in specific areas for it to work and they dont cover all areas of the world yet. Not to mention the high equipment cost + montly bill for it has increased by a lot.

  • @johannepaul8088
    @johannepaul8088 Před rokem

    Can t stand his voice nor his humm all the time but beautiful bus

  • @jamewakk
    @jamewakk Před 2 lety +1

    What's your pronoun Lauren?

    • @krninja22
      @krninja22 Před 2 lety +9

      Pointless comment is pointless.

  • @avajackson26
    @avajackson26 Před rokem

    Who wants two nasty dogs on a nice bus but it's messed up now with dogs