This bus is not only Beautiful but technically sound. The kitchen with walk-in pantry, washing machine and dryer, the size is looks comfortable. The story behind the bathroom sink and kitchen counters was a thoughtful and sweet gesture from husband to wife. This video makes me happy, thank you for sharing your home with us!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments.

This is one of the best conversions I’ve seen and the walk-in pantry is a brilliant idea!

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A very professional looking conversion. They're correct about the ride & power of a coach vs a school bus. All that storage space is amazing, too. His solar setup is enviable. Lithium batteries would be better for running the AC, but that could add another $10,000 to the build. He could do conversions for a living.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, very professional in all aspects. The batteries were a conscious decision for budget reasons. They are easy to swap out at a later date.

@judyirrera6412

2 жыл бұрын

It

WOW Now this is a nice home. I love that you have a HUGE FRIDGE and STOVE and FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER!! Love your bathroom. Heck I LOVE EVERYTHING about your. Home. BEAUTIFUL just BEAUTIFUL!!!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This is a amazing bus build. I love how they are able to use full size appliances with solar power. The dryer is a huge thing. Definitely more than you would think in a bus build.

love how clean and organized the wiring is

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

The electrical is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

If I was going to do Vanlife, I would need it to be this big.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

This is brilliant ! The couple said they had storage envy when others with buses would put out cotton candy machines (which does seem extravagant- even for a bricks and sticks house) but that bounce house is brilliant -what a way to insure your toddler has something to do and what a way to attract playmates - so smart ! And it’s (of course) an inflatable so it will collapse right down 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@LacroixCruiser

8 ай бұрын

Yes, lots of nice features.

ABSOLUTELY love everything you have done.That play bin was Genius.... Stay safe..

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great ideas in this bus.

This is absolutely my favorite built bus I have looked at on KZread! I have looked at many and love all the full size appliances. The pantry and all the storage in the bathroom is great. Also I like you csn walk around your bed. I hate a bed up against the wall!!!

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Absolutely fantastic. Wow what a home! You guys have a stunning house and wow what detail and the guy he knows his stuff Lisa UK

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful conversion. Lithium is the way to go for batteries - especially with that much PV. It doubles the amount of usable power at 1/2 the weight of AGM in the same footprint. At today's cost, it's a 50% premium over AGM which makes it a financial no-brainer from a return-on-invest perspective. You have a beautiful home. Well done!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@andrewsmith9980

Жыл бұрын

how much do you think he spent on the original golf cart batteries and how much do you think a similar Lithium setup will cost? The name brand lithium batteries seem to be ridiculously expensive? Buses like this and house boats have used 8d batteries for years to run the electronics of an entire home. They usually last 10 years and are not expensive but weigh a ton. I would have probably went with 6 to 8 8d batteries. They probably weigh about 1000 pounds which may make the empty coach ride better.

@duncanjames914

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewsmith9980 If you're strictly speaking about the batteries... The upfront cost for the same amount of usable KWh's is approximately the same (given that lead acid can only safely be discharged by 50% - you require twice as many of them). However, the benefit of lithium is 5-10 times the number of duty cycles (i.e discharge/recharge), zero maintenance, and half the weight of conventional lead acid golf-cart batteries.

You can tell this couple has been through a it before and have put all their learnings into this new build - love how the bathroom sink is accessible from the hallway

@LacroixCruiser

8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@katherinekelly5380

8 ай бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser so many smart features -👏👏👏👏👏👏

that is a really nice floor plan especially that bathroom and washer/dryer room and the electrical bay below is really nicely laid out.

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love this build 👍🏽 great use of space . Thanks for giving us some good idea 😊

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, they put a lot of thought into this bus.

@thespasticnomadics4952

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, glad to help as well!

It was great to say hi to you guys down at the homestead in Georgia! Finally getting towards the end of my build. Been slow going since I'm doing it alone, but so rewarding. Absolutely love your home!! 💗💗

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

You thought of everything and all the extra touches are just gorgeous!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you

Hey that was really nice Bus Home Tour ❤ I like what you guys were saying and it makes so much sense. We've been thinking about bus homes for awhile but my hubby is tall so in order for us to happily live in one we need more height and more space. Now we are looking to Coach busses. I think it's the only way to go. Thanks for the ideas 👍

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Dude did a nice job on this one 👌🏻

@LacroixCruiser

3 ай бұрын

I think so too!

Absolutely stunning!! I love it! Hopefully one day I can afford to have one so I can quit living in fear wondering if I'm gonna have a roof over my head. Being on disability, it's so difficult to pay bills. But you guys did a beautiful job! I'm so jealous! 😀 Happy travels to you guys, be safe! ❤️

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@April-xq4ll

2 жыл бұрын

Praying for your Financial stability. God bless you sis! JESUS CHRIST is The WAY. The TRUTH. The LIFE.

What a beautiful bus, you guys really put the time in to get it looking like home. Its our dream to live this way.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

This bus could be yours

@stangriffin4910

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser Yea right, my life has never given me that kind of luck and, the few opportunities we have had, fate has ripped that rug our from under us. So now we just dream about it watching these kinds of videos. It is a beautiful bus though, you guys must be super proud of your achievement with it..

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure the owners are.

@stangriffin4910

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser Sorry my mistake, yea for sure, how could they not be.

This is just awesome 👌

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thespasticnomadics4952

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great conversion and a really interesting couple/family. Thanks for sharing.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes they are a great couple.

Great bus. Thanks for the tour

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

The best convension i see🔥❤️

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very nicely done!

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very, very nice decor!

Most sophisticated set up ever. Enjoy guys

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I Love Your House...Very Well Done!

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Amazing, there’s a full house in there

Love the sink, beautiful!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is.

Absolutely stunning

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Never get why so many people just go with having separate water for drinking. All I did for my brothers shuttle bus conversion was run the water through a 3 filter cleaning stage to a spout so he didn't have to fill up random jugs for drinking water every week. He can last 2 weeks on his water that all goes to his sink, shower, outdoor hose and drinking water spout heck we even tapped a fuel line to his bus gas tank to power his diesel space heater. And if you ever build a conversion I suggest Fresair for the AC unit low power and puts out 35 degrees of cold air.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions!

Now I want a coach bus even more. 5000 watts of solar is enough to run my tech, probably even a small workshop. I need space for my tools, a couple of bikes, etc and will nicely fit under carriage. I might still need to tow a car or even hitch for a scooter/bike.

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

It’s a sufficient amount for just about anyone.

This is the best bus cconversion I seen. You did a great job.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@iliomartrianag1511

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

I'm currently building the same bus conversion, very nice job on your part but... a battery bank underneath several propane cylinders? I would suggest a relocation of one or the other!

I love how that bus still has the Euro spec semi truck/bus rims on it. Those are pretty rare here as most people change them out for Alcoa’s.

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Most VanHool’s I’ve seen have kept the Euro wheels.

Very cool!

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Beautiful bus!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video again. Wanting to do a coach eventually this is super helpful too!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you and Richard will do a great job. For now enjoy Ramblin’ Rose.

Absolutely gorgeous

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

AWESOME JOB

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Please tell me they have a sketch of the layout /measurements?! I’d pay for one! Genius build!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll pass this on to the owners!

@iliomartrianag1511

2 жыл бұрын

Please I need your help whit that part 🙏.

very nice conversion 👍 i would have thought more about repurposing the existing AC system maybe driving the AC pump from a electric motor rather than the engine but then again i dont really know how these van hool ac systems work. I have worked the past 13 years as a coachbuilder here in the UK but i have never built a coach :D its a dated job title i build custom commercial vehicles mostly for haulage.

@LacroixCruiser

9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not enough bespoke coach building anymore.

Love it greatly layout

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

goegeous, and smart use with the car seats

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not enough people think of safety when driving.

Nice coach

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, they did a good job.

@thespasticnomadics4952

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Good afternoon from Boston Massachusetts

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Hello

solar alone cost more then the bus was stock. great job on the electrical

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely an investment, but living full time in a bus makes it a worthwhile one.

Smart family.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Super bro

Electrical party under explosive material. You should move those gas tanks.

Very nice

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I can't stay here any longer, I'm going to pray for all of you , that you survive this.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Bus life - super ocol

thank you

How did you attach the boards to the ceiling? My husband and I have an older bus and trying to figure out how to redo the ceiling as the previous owners glued carpet to the ceiling.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

We glued them with construction adhesive, and used brad nails.

👏👏👏✨

re -- photovoltaic Good grief. I thought our 1,830-Watts was over-the-top!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

We thought our 4100w was big as well. Solar panels are going up in performance, and down in price. The advantages of more panels are numerous, less stress, less heat, and more power.

this is my next conversion to living on the road but I am running into the problem of insurance so, I would like to know how to go about looking for a policy carrier or who you have insurance with?

@LacroixCruiser

3 ай бұрын

I’m in Canada. Look at Bus Conversions Magazine, they have several brokers that advertise

Fantastic build !! Just purchased a Vanhool and starting our build would love to connect ?

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Their Instagram account is instagram.com/spastic_nomadics?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Hello , I have a 21T45 val hool It get freezing cold all the windows feels like ice when it cold. How do you maintain livable environments with all those windows. When the sun is out it gets hot, to hot to sleep. What's your secret?

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Our windows are double pane, for cold we have thermal blinds, for sun we have IR reduction window film

Very good job, wow!!!! How long and wide is the bus? Greetings from Spain

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

This bus is 45 feet long.

@vitygass

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser and wide? I have the project almost about to start, I am connecting the dots to start my conversion and my new lifestyle thanks for answering

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

On the exterior it’s 102 inches wide.

@vitygass

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser ok thanks

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure

if you actually pause the video at 4:39 she looks exactly like Mona Lisa.

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

How did you make windows to open this way ?!! I cant find any info on this :(

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

It’s factory

Do you need a CDL? How do you registered it as a RV?

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

No CDL required in most states and provinces if registered as an RV. To register as an RV varies depending on where you are.

What are you asking for the converted coach?

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

They have it priced at $159,000

can you share the link to the ebay account where you got those seats

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably best to contact the owners through Instagram

One question! What about schooling for the kids? This is OK if it's just a couple! Noway for kids to live on the road.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Many families home school their children in a bus. Those that we have met all have extremely civilized, intelligent, and socially adapted kids. If our children told us they were thinking of adopting this lifestyle, we would encourage it for the amazing education our grandchildren would get.

How much was the initial cost of this bus?

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

They can be purchased from 15-40k

Hi my name is Luis Urbieta And I'd love to see you guys add a pot filler focet in a bus.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

We have one to fill our Berkey

@luiselapostolfeliz2421

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser Thank you.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@luiselapostolfeliz2421

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser You need to make a shout out to me. The pot filler is a suggestion.

In a motorhome, which I've owned at least 12 of them, everything must be bolted to the floor or to the wall, and cabinet doors have to latch shut, they cannot be open. When that jar of mayonnaise hits your husband in the head when he slams the brakes on, that's called blunt force trauma, he can die because you won't put doors on the cabinet? Open pantry's work in houses, not in a vehicle that can do 50-65 mph, please smarten up. Do things safely, think about what you've done and think about how safe it is if the bus stopped suddenly. Seat belts are for all passengers, that bus going down the road cannot stop quick. Please just be careful and put doors on that pantry that latch shut, and will not open in an accident.

@rudidueck4950

Жыл бұрын

That's must have felt good to get that off your chest!

By the way, are you selling it? 🤔

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

New life direction

@meqqui8249

2 жыл бұрын

I’m asking are you selling it? And if so, how much are you asking for it?

Propane above the battery might not be that safe

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Their choice

Did they say 'spastic'??

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Did you sell your coach yet? If not how much are you looking to get? We currently have a 1998 coachman diesel pusher. Looking to upgrade to a bigger coach.

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

It’s best if you private message the owners on their Instagram account instagram.com/spastic_nomadics?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

It's for sale?

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@cookies7788

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser how much for the coach

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

They are asking $170,000

@cookies7788

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser omgosh way of of my price range,I'm sure it's worth it though but I'm more about doing one for 50 and under

@cookies7788

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser I'm still not sure what the best route for me is I'm still researching and taking notes and listing of pros and cons about all different type of nomadic living vehicles

nice but no $$ amount was stated

@freighter1097

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone wants to talk about what they paid for something.

i would like to be a hybrid nomad. i don't think i would want to give up a sticks and bricks for full time rv lifestyle. i would need to return home to rest and recharge from the constant driving.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

We find it to be the opposite, that’s why we sold the sticks and bricks

Solar isn't good if you don't have sun

@LacroixCruiser

Жыл бұрын

Yes normally we Have enough sun

Great build but what's with that name??😱😤😢

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll need to ask the bus owners

Water with electricalcomponents, propane above batteries. Seems unsafe.

Oh yeah, you can not and you may not drive down the road with your windows open on the side of the bus.

Problem with a bus is the mechanical upkeep watch the bus grease monkey channel most are unsafe to be on the road brakes bearings suspension airbags transmission engine problems expensive to drive and maintain

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve found the opposite to be true. Maintaining A bus isn’t hard or expensive. Where it does get expensive is when owners don’t do preventative maintenance and instead wait for things to break before fixing them. Another thing is that parking a bus is cruel and unusual punishment for a bus. If you’re buying it to park it most of the time, then possibly a trailer or RV is a better choice.

Too much clutter ie., walk-in pantry closet.

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

To each their own.

You need to change your name. Spastic is an unkind term for those who have physical problems.

@LacroixCruiser

10 ай бұрын

It’s their choice

I call BS on 5000k of solar, Lies!!!!!!

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

You would be incorrect then.

@shanonqual759

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser then show it in your video?????????

@LacroixCruiser

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a drone. Look them up on Instagram, Spastic Nomadics.

@shanonqual759

2 жыл бұрын

@@LacroixCruiser sorry you dont have the roof space, I call BS!!!! Bye bye

@Detailers-Business-Academy

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanonqual759 let’s do a little math together. They have 12 panels that are 39” x 77” of 420w , giving them 5040w. The roof is 41 feet long x 8 feet wide. They have their panels arranged in 2 lines that are 39’ 4 inches long ( 77” x 6 + 5 x 2 inch space between each. There’s a 10 inch walkway between each row in the Center of the bus. Unlike an RV there’s nothing on the roof except the solar panels. On our bus we have older panels, and 2 max fans , limiting us to 4100w. With bifacial panels that are on the market (450w each) they could have 5400w if they wanted.