Stunning Short Bus Conversion - The Best Example Of Skoolie Over A Sprinter Camper Conversion
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2019
- Jeremy set out to create a mini home on wheels that would be cost effective and robust. In my opinion, this mini school bus conversion covers all of the important basics while being functional. I hope you enjoy the tour video!
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Mostly the bathroom shower seems to come up. The bucket is essentially what I had before, I use a big water jug for urine. Showering - biodegradable soap and rivers, lakes, oceans I’m happy with. I really wanted to detach from needing things, no fridge, no running water, ac or heat (heat in the dash) and stove if it’s really cold. I added a 5 gallon jug below the sink and 2 - 1 gallon jugs - big difference especially with a big dog that drinks a ton. Cleaning wise, hiking boots off at the door, my dog sheds very little compared to my last dog - a husky so I’m used to it..but if it gets a little dirty, I’m ok with it, I guess that’s why they call people like me dirt bags..I guess I can call them a clean bag haha. The point of the bus wasn’t exactly to live in it - more to just live - see and explore, hike - watch the sunrise, sunset, see the stars..I’m not actually in the bus that often. I started cooking a little more - mainly soups. Only other thing I said at the end 6.3 diesel - it’s a 6.5 (idky I said 3) also - they have these cloths for showing called Norwex - if you NEED a shower - you might not care, but they do a great job. If I was to do this whole trip with my girlfriend at the time, I would have done a pvc pipe on the roof for a shower for her but as I said below the bed there’s a solar shower bag. In to the wild movie was inspiring - I wanted to have less than the normal van/bus lifer - I’m obviously not a leathertramp or supertramp but Needing things was something I took into account. I wanted to have some struggles, I wanted to disconnect - the van life might be for a lot of people but the life I wanted to live..constantly explore, hike.. might not be for everyone. There’s times I go 2 days with 4 hours of sleep, I love this life, it gives me energy and fills a passion/love for the earth. Glad so many enjoyed it - sorry I chatted away for so long haha - hey I’m alone..it was a moment to chat!
Norwex cloths are GREAT !
The last thing in the world I would call you is a dirtbag!!! I used to have a Mastiff/Great Dane so those of us with dogs know they are dirty, messy creatures. I got used to that so it didn't bother me so much, but if I was going to be intimate with a man I definitely like us to both be clean first! 😏😋😛 not😝 Hey now!!!
This is so amazing !!! you are able to live such minimalistic life and live comfortable life unlike most people these days. I wish you all the best of luck in your life adventures 😊
HHubbell Photography 🙌🏼🙌🏼thank you!!
1jennifer28 ☺️thank you!
It was enjoyable to hear someone who told the truth about things they would change instead of always saying how wonderful everything is.
Never seen a man’s place that was so cozy and soft.
Yep ! I was surprised it belonged to a man lol ,no offense intended.
my thought exactly! But I figured it's made that way to attract females ;)
My apartment is the same way.
Right, I kept saying “this is way too nice, he’s gotta girlfriend or an interior decorator.” Lol
Wow, he really went all out on the coziness factor 😄
That’s nicer, than many peoples apartment!
Very nice.
My thoughts exactly!! I LOVE IT! and a dude who is this clean/cozy... i would love a scoolie ,van or a tiny house
You did a beautiful job with your interior, breezy, calming and happy.
It's great, I like this one, though I would have kept the bathroom.
@HHubbell Photography thank God 4 that.
He did put the potty back in.
Destiny Smith me to I need a bathroom that’s a must
HHubbell Photography
Bev True
He did put the potty back in.
Erica Turner Pantoja
Bev True
He did put the potty back in.
This Schoolie really does look like home! Nice and neat looking. I hope he has some great experiences with his new journey and his pretty dog 👍
Great use of space, absolutely beautiful in terms of the aesthetics. With that curtain drawn behind the driver's seat, it really does seem like a sticks and bricks home. Also love how he's made a real effort to make his dog comfy.
Super inspirational, one of my favourite skoolie conversions ever, many thanks for sharing!
Fellow plant and Annie’s Mac & cheese lover right here 🙋🏼♀️😍
Honestly, the best “short bus”home I’ve ever seen... I want it! ✌🏻☀️ ... I’d have kept the bathroom🤷🏼♀️
Janice Connolly
Bev True
He did put the potty back in.
Love your little home. You have very good taste.
I like how you gave your pros and cons for each project. I really love how it turned out. Not having a toilet area actually makes sense. No clean up issues, and it's really not that difficult to find a place to "go". Great job on the video. Very motivational.
What about if R when u has to use the bathroom un the middle of the night por mid morning.what do u do then.
I love how much you love your dog! They are like our children 👶
Jeremy's sense of aesthetic and craftsmanship are fantastic.
i was so suprised being most outdorrsy guys arent
The best and most comfortable-looking space I’ve seen in a guy van dweller vlog. Very nice!
Great job. One of the best short bus converges.
Beautifully decorated. Love it.
Gorgeous home, I want a short bus- more attracted to that than the van or any other tiny home on wheels. Looks peaceful and like its got great energy. Comfy too!
Love it AND love seeing that you travel with your SWEET budddy!!! He is ADORABLE!
This by far the nicest, cleanedt, most beautifully done short bus I've seen! I'm planng to convert a shuttle bus someday and I've been researching this for years. You have done an amazing job, truly! You should be very proud!
Search top 10 short buses on youtube. They are all extremely nice!
I want to convert a shuttle bus, too.
I dig this build 👍🏾 his only mistake was covering the emergency hatch atop of the roof he could've attached a fan to it to blow in or out
I'd cut a large hole in middle of deck to open the hatch. Buy lightweight telescoping ladder for inside & able to stow in home. This idea may only work for longer buses. This way strangers & kids cannot get on your roof. Also, that hatch to escape in case of flood or vehicle going into body of water. Hopefully you can fit through a window.😏
Love the set up, looks awesome! Just missing a bathroom & toilets for me...
yah easy fix so many options, inlay a shower pan under the floor boards, then have a cover like the sinks would, then a retractable curtain rod so it dont lay on the skin. Heck can do a full size shower to other side if wish. then i do a pull out toilet from under the sink enclosed to pull from bathroom side. drop shelf's metal? wood so still can use as storage if to even hang clothes to dry. get a dehumidifier. hand dry curtain with cheese cloth towels dries fastest no mildew put that in near and let it run. hang the towels. in winter its good to have. for the water get a collapse water bladder or camper jugs you can mount a shelf so out of the way and do gravity flow great over sink. and when not in use crush down and stow. so its like a plan shower and will double as water source for dog and you. sorry if scrambled looking tried to shorten it.
Forever Roads
Bev True
He did put the potty back in.
One can use shower pan or large, strong plastic bin as your tub. Hang shower curtain from ceiling, that you can remove or retract. Place curtain all around you, and bottom of curtain in tub.
You can have your shower outside with removable curtain.
I believe you can buy a quick outdoor shower set up. I realize you want to do w/o as much as possible, but I want to let others know.🦋
On a short bus or a shuttle bus, why not use the entry step area as a shower stall?
I'll be using a Murphy bed. My design includes a separate toilet and shower plus a massive amount of counter space. Designing for a 5 window bus
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Avocado and Toast shout out ✊
Roam4Wild
You could stand to eat lots of veggies. It is what the body needs. Veggies will help you stay free many more years, rather than a home or hospital with health problems. Dr. Gundry has a veggie drink &/or little veggie pills
from Dr. Schulz. It is healthiest to have all three, the drink, the veggies & the veggie pills to ensure you get enough. Happy exploring my friend 🚐
I still need to eat a lot more veggies 😏
By far the coziest and most aesthetic conversion I've seen! I would drive off tomorrow in a home on wheels if I wasn't so afraid to maneuver a bus...
You will get used to driving a bus just like anyone. 🚎🚌🚐
Start out test driving a short shuttle bus in an empty parking lot.
A shuttle bus is a better price than a van. A diesel runs for at least 300,000 miles and the fuel takes you further, which is why big semi trucks use diesel.
The shuttle bus has large windows all around and large side mirrors for a great, safe view while driving.
It’s a short bus. After a few days you would get used to it.
I quite often get appalled with those who decide on no toilets or showers.......but now realize if there isn't one, the person will soon realize that they would like to have the convenience of both, then make the adjustments or build a different van set up. Probably comes down to the persons age and and where they are in life as to how they want to handle the whole "toilet issue". If I were much younger, I could probably be fine with make shift. In the end, the bus is simply beautiful....really it is, and you seem a genuinely happy and content young man. I wish you well and safe travels. Always remember to be most grateful each day for your physical strength and freedom to roam the country. Time is precious and goes by so very quickly. Take care.
Cindy Nunery
It’s the first thing I look for. Bathroom please! I got 2 minutes to get to the bathroom in the morning and I’m not going outside or squatting in my “living room”. So no. The mini bus is cute.
This is a wonderful interior! Lovely colors and a perfect use of space!
1. He is a cutie pie.2. He has great design sense for a dude.3. Beautifully done conversion.
@marvinandjosh1 - There are plenty of "dudes" who have a great design sense and; plenty of _dudettes_ who don't. He has a great design sense (period). Cheers-
He did say he started out as two... so credit could belong elsewhere, but yeah sex does not guaranty either way
You have created my absolute dream bus. Dog included. I'm inspired more than ever to stop procrastinating. Live it up for all of us until we get there!
WoW!! Best small bus I've seen💗 the TOTAL FEELING is fantastic. Agree with some of the bus living idea's that you have. Stay safe for yourself and your gorgeous traveling partner/pet.
Love, Light, Peace & Harmony
Blessed be
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Thank you for reaffirming my dream of being a RV lifestyle person! I would rather build to my liking than buy brand new!
What a handsome young man!! I don't mean that in a bad or creepy way, but as a compliment.
And a lovely lovely bus. Great Job young man!
Yes he is. And, I do mean that in a creepy way.
Yes, he is. Creepy or not, he is nice-looking.
hot!
Yes he is a cutie-patootie!
Good looking guy.
Enjoyed the tour!
I'm looking at a bus right now. The mechanic is checking it out today. It's a 99 F-450 church bus :) If it works out the best part is the guy who has it is a friend of the family and is going to give it to me! I also work for a custom cabinet shop so I will be letting them help me with the build. I'm trying not to get too excited until I actually own the bus. I still have to find out about title and insurance. The things I have read about Georgia ( the state I live in) ... it may not be an easy process to get it titled as an RV... we shall see. Wish me luck!
Luck wished. Tick!
Good luck to you and have fun !!!!!
Awesome! Hope it works out! God bless
I found out last night that my bus has a Ford van/truck chassis so it's already titled as a van in Georgia!!! woohoo!
Laura Lea Frederick
Better off not ensuring it as an RV, as the insurance will be very costly, especially if you say you were going to live in it.
He has done a fabulous job. It is customised to HIM and it is truly cosy, unusual for a man. His talent and intelligence are as exceptional as his humility. He not only tells you what went well but also what didn’t and how he worked around it or will. Good job, and good aesthetic.
So cool! I’ve got a 07 duramax city bus I’m building on my channel to pull my hot rods around to events and races. love the bus !
I truly love how you designed your bus and the freedom it gives you and so many. I checked out your photos. Such beautiful photos and what a amazing eye you have. Happy trails to you and your dog. I love animals and I am an animal rescuer and advocate. You take great care of your dog. One thing I thought of that may help you and your dog stay cool. Is what about putting a black out curtain along the back window if you need it to help keep your bus cooler. I realize you have to keep it open while driving. But it may help when your not. I also heard of people using ice in a bin to help keep it cooler too. Yet I realize that may not always be accessible. Anyway great job and happy travels always. Thanks for sharing.💕💜💕😋✌🏻
Awesome! I love it! Love your pup too!
Safe travels!
18:07 he starts mentioning what happen to his toilet. I love the build, for mine I’m def getting a bathroom
Someone stated he put the toilet back in.
Impressive. You have everything you need. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great. Obviously, Jeremy put a lot of thought into the design and his needs. Hugs to your pup.
I've watched a lot of these videos and this is my favorite! lovely!
Shuttle Bus!!! Tall, white, built in HVAC system for the passenger area and looks like it belongs anywhere without looking like an RV. Park it next to other shuttle buses. Build a light weight aluminum deck, with swing down legs, that hinges to the rear bumper and folds up. Attach an awning above the rear door when sitting on the deck. Put a rack on the roof with a black rubber water bag. Put a round galvanized water trough in a corner with a drain out the bottom of the bus, with shower curtains hanging from a metal electrical conduit bent into a ring and you have a gravity shower with warm water. You can get one with a wheel chair lift on the side for more doors.
As an dad more than twice your age, I really liked this video and how you explained what you were doing with your time.
I am trying to convince my daughter to take a year off and travel before university. My plan is to get her a Chevy van or possibly a bus like yours and travel. I prefer her working for 4-6 months to build up some cash reserves and plan out a journey, while I build it for her.
I would also prefer her to take a buddy with her for companionship and safety.
I had sport travelling with a national training centre that opened my eyes to the world. Up here in Canada it’s $80 grand for four years of school and I would like her to have something a little more to go on than a high school counsellor suggestion based on her marks.
I would most likely go with a short bus and try to get a full bathroom with a shower in there. Just like in an airplane.
What ever I build, it will have to include a deck, yours is awesome. 👍👍.
Coach TMAC so happy to hear a parent pushing their kid in that direction instead of away from it. It’s been a great experience..has literally been the best 7 months of my life.
You sound like an amazing and supportive dad! I wish I could convince my kids to do the same! God bless.
Tinlizzy - thanks for the positive message, but don’t go too crazy with the compliments yet, in the last four years (basically all of high school) I have been a taxi and “ok sweetie” kind of dad.
This Saturday we’re dropping off the family at grandpa’s and coming back after a week. It is a 17-18 hour drive one way, so I will use that time to hopefully get her on board. I must use tactics...... If it becomes her idea it should work. 🤪
Time to enjoy the summer.
HHubbell Photography - my youngest is fifteen and I am just waiting to know how much his university will cost before I explore a “dad” option. I really hope he chooses a local university!!
You're added artistic touches are the signature of your brand. I would really appreciate that uniqueness as a buyer. Beautifully done - both feminine and masculine which is a fine line. Bravo :)
Nice build! Well done..We spent most nights and weekends for 2 years with a full time job to break free and start full timing. Safe travels...
One of my favorite conversions, only I would like a shower. I saw one conversion where they created a shower in a drawer. They have the means to set up a shower from the ceiling. It is literally tucked away in a drawer. I would add that. aesthetically, it's lovely.
Absolutely beautiful! Looks straight outa Pinterest! Wouldn't change a thing! Oh...the dog? What a sweetie! I can't live life without a dog or two.
Love this one, it is so coordinated. Think his girlfriend decorated it with all the whites.
Absolutely gorgeous design, you did a great job making this your own. I'm trying to weigh pros and cons of vans bs short bus and I think I've decided!
Your POOCH is so cute, and the van is so cozy 😘. Yu gotta goin' on 👍. Safe travels and have FUN!!!
Woaoooah i love this short. Bus, the bed is sooo biig
Love that you SUP with your pup my German shepherd comes with me and we're just looking to buy a van to convert, nice to see a big dog chilling out and feeling happy in a small space ❤️
Actually, if you spray a mix of vinegar and water onto your dishes and wipe with paper towels it cleans really well. no issues. Save water, dont need soap which needs rinsing. soo much better. Needs doing straight away though.
Kathryn Farrell
Great tip with the vinegar and water in a spray bottle!
What ratio, 50/50?
We should all use this on our dishes at home also to save water and time.
I've been dipping my wet dish brush in baking soda to wash dishes and then a quick but thorough rinse, but I will try the vinegar. Thanks 🚎
Good way to recycle plastic bags if you wash then rinse or soak in 50/50 vinegar water.
What about all the wasted paper towels???????
@@noleftturnunstoned We point of the comment was to save water but you could probably do a dish towel to dry it off
That pup has stolen my heart!!
Funny when you mentioned Cinnamon Rainbow. I live in Dover!
Wow, you are{ living.}I am 60 years old and pretty much disabled, due to a broken back.but I'm alive and getting around with my walker. So it's not too bad.If I could do it all over again, I would do it like you.The United States has so much to offer and its Free. When you stop to smell the Roses,please share it with all those people around you. There are a lot of people that will never see what you are seeing.You're love of life shines brightly in you.Thank You Jeremy and God Bless you in all you do. an admirer , Marilyn
I need to build this! I WILL build this. With a shower and composting toilet ((; love your work brotha! Start a CZcams eh? Your bus is practically perfect!
Great all's common sense ❤️😇
Looks good, very comfortable 😺
Beautifully cozy and comfy! 👍 Clean and bright. Love it!
Just an idea.... You could use a magnetic screen across the back when the door is open, and you can use an Aluminet to reflect the sun away from the back also, and it lets the air flow, flow 👍👍👍
Jeremy, loved the way you bought the bus one week later after someone said that you would never do it. Sounds like something I would do. PLEASE if you ever want to sell it I would find a way to buy it. Beautiful conversion. The White Elephant perfect name. I love elephants and your shuttle bus. Thank you for sharing.
This guy doesn't seem like he gets worried about much! He seems so laid back and relaxed! With that said, YOU LOST ME AT THE NO BATHROOM...LOL! Beautiful colors, but GET YOURSELF A BATHROOM! Why is it that people think they don't need a bathroom - LOL? Then, you REALLY lost me at NO AC! :-) I love the way the bedroom is laid out!
What kind of monster doesn't pet his pup when presented with that tummy?! :) cuuuuute doggo. Really lovely bus.
Pamela Flippo I just KNEW he was going to rub it😳
I like the way this guy explained his house. As a beginner, he was very technical and logical, and made my Orion mind happy and content. Thank you, and see you on the road soon!
Very nice build. We converted an old Arnold bread truck back in 1972. Paid $400.00 for it and only had to replace the clutch. We had a chemical toilet and made a shower area in the passenger entry well. Used a round shower curtain rod and placed a large rubber maid tub on the floor. It would be easy to mount a "carboy" 2 gallon jug overhead. Jug comes with a shower knozzle. Just fill with warm water. Yeah Hampton, New Hamphire! Our farm is in central New Hampshire. Great job on this bus convert! ~ Diane
I really enjoyed you opening your beautiful home to us! I LOVE it! Thanks!
honestly the nicest decorating ive seen from a guy in van/tiny home videos. very impressed, he has an eye for design👍👍
Nice Comfy setup for you and the pooch.So glad you got a portable loo ,it can be scary at night when you wake up and you are not sure who is around and you really do not need to open your door ,you have a good life enjoy every minute
Absolutely love your cozy tiny home on wheels! Beautiful!
Love how you decorated your bus! It's so beautiful.
really beautiful, but myself as a women would of kept the bathroom
@Karen Kaz Jefreys: I don't know for sure what I would do. I tend to think bathrooms in small spaces could become obnoxious (or at least noxious lol). I would probably have kept the bathroom until I could be sure I could get comfortable with other solutions.
I m a woman who plans on doing a skoolie. I like the idea of a short bus for travel convenience and parking but ...as I am mid 50's, I think I'm going to need a bathroom. I pee a hundred times a day so ...don't wanna be peeing outside in the dark alone lol. I will get a dog and a license to carry but the bathroom is a must.
@@Inkdraft that's a thought
@@barbibutton9619 I'm with you--need a shower and a toilet and not to depend on privacy as the crow flies.
@@barbibutton9619 I have a dispatch /connect small van,what i did for a toilet was build a box with the back wall of the box on a hinge .The chemical toilet could then slide out for emptying and refilling the top tank with water.At the front of the box i cut an opening to be able to pull the catch on the front of the toilet ,which i then used a piece of hardboard to slide over the hole when not in use .The top of the box was left open which then had a lid made to just place over the top,like a shoe box lid .Basically it's a square shoe box so your toilet is out of sight,no smells and doubles up as a extra seat with a cushion on top.All the best for your skoolie build from one 50+ lady to another,i'm now looking for a bigger van in the UK ,maybe cargo size with a stand up roof .
a wonderful conversion I love that white/dark wood look.
You have done a wonderful job on your bus. I would have kept the bathroom for a moment of illness. Blessing that you never experience being ill. Your bus looks so beachy...Love it. Take care and have a wonderful time traveling and experiencing life to the fullest.
What a beautiful home, Thank you for shearing 👌🏻💪🏻
This is so far my absolute favourite van!!! Absolutely love the decor. 😍😍😍
Hi Jeremy, super bus and i like lots of the features you've built in. I like the simplicity of the goal zero if you've not a big demand for power. Could you maybe fit an awning across the back of the bus to provide shade when parked? I definitely wouldn't trade this for a sprinter. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Pedro ElGordo I sometime string a tarp from the top down, but an awning would be great!
@@Roam4Wild I wouldn't trade for a Sprinter, either lol (wd prob add A/C tho lol). Tarp is a great idea. How do you set it up?? Hugs to doggie 😊💕
Thank you~! You def could, I use a tarp but usually need to be in the woods for that..where I already have some shade. But an awning would be beneficial.
The dog look like a doll😂
Precious Fur Baby
Big Protective Fur Baby
Gooooggeous, Darling!!!
Vans are just two small and for the most part the layouts are very similar. This by far is my favorite setup in the short bus category, I completely love it (and the dog). Your decorating is also top notch! I wish you nothing but happiness
Cute guy, nice bus, awesome dog. Life is good.
You're a sweetheart. You come across as genuine and honest. Enjoy the beautiful life that you have, you deserve it!
Really sweet looking skoolie! Love your canine companion and the vibes on the interior! Earth-based colors and practical! Nice job!
Perfect little beach cottage! I love it. Great interview, thanks.
Beautiful home! I'm really impressed with the bus & Jeremy!
Your camper is my inspiration. It is exactly what I would like in a camper. Lighr, beachy, lots of windows and wood.
One of the best van videos I’ve seen yet! Really nice design & all the extras & and the organizing is great. Thanks for sharing!
i forgot to pay attention. :) I just watched the dog. What a great, adorable puppy you have!
The dog is the star.
The colors are fab. It really gives it an organized vibe. Haven't even watched the entire video.
Love the atmosphere! The white goes really nice with the oak coloured wood. 👍🏼😉 So cosy!
Absolutely fantastic space!! Love all the white!! It makes it really look quite large!!
Wow! Love your aesthetic and need for plants! Such a cozy and very zen space! My favorite is your wood art piece by your bed and using the solar light to emulate stars! Very creative and unique idea. You need to sell those!
Absolutely beautiful. What a space! Love it
Beautiful job.....it looks so peaceful and I love how you treat your dog.....hope he's feeling better soon....
There's no place like home. Impressive. Wish more people is as organized like you. Good job son!
Very clean and beautiful aesthetic ! Congratulations on your simplicity.
Best short bus conversion, I'll definitely be basing mine off of this, but switching out the basket area for a bathroom and lowering the bed. Definitely coming back to see it again lol
Love this build! Thanks for sharing... gained a lot of ideas. Just have to have a wet bathroom in whatever build I decide on... even if it’s small. I am grateful for all the info and advice everyone is sharing! Priceless!💎
Beautiful; ) love the wood burning art and rich brown ceiling wood and counter against the stark white!!! Also even your beautiful dog matches, !!! Hahaha
Really well done. So Cozy.
Nice build. I like the light and bright. Thanks for adding in about your mileage. Nobody ever talks about mileage. Something I'm glad to know.
That is fantastic!! Done a great job! I want one
Love this little bus! Well done. 😊❤
What a great job! You did a very good presentation of your build...and of course your dog is adorable!