I absolutely love this lay out especially the smaller but fully functioning kitchen with more living space for seating and entertaining. I personally don't care for conversions with huge kitchens but sacrificed tiny uncomfortable looking living spaces. This is ideal for one person. As a female who would be solo, I'd only change one thing and that's, less windows for me for privacy. Great build. Thank you for sharing.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I’m working on installing material on the glass so you can see out but, people can’t see it! Thanks so much for watching 👍🤠

I love it when a man is handy enough to build something useful and beautiful

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Please know that I’m not handy… I just have the ideas and know people that can do the wonderful work! 🎺

@sunsetsleeper

Жыл бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder what license to drive it i like it and plan on making something similiar I plan on buying solar panels as well.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@sunsetsleeper You just need a regular drivers license nothing special! Solar panels would be a nice addition… I am looking into that

your son just wanted a basic bus to travel but u have upgraded it for his comfort and enjoyment within budget...! you are such a great dad, yr son is so blessed to have u!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that… he is a great young man and I know he appreciates it🤠👍

@krustysurfer

Ай бұрын

Good Dad 🫶

When you pulled the fridge drawer open and said, "we came up with this idea..." I thought, has this guy ever seen another van tour video?

That was nice of you to build out the bus for your son. Definitely a big difference from a sleeping bag and bean bag chairs.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Now we need to take it on a road trip and do a camping video🤠👍

Really turned out great. Love hearing about all the reclaimed stuff. Few things I would change but that’s personal preference. You could build these for people when things are slow for your building company! It certainly would be easy enough and there are plenty of people who like using reclaimed items! Hope your son enjoys his new digs! Vaya con Dios!!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s fun using the reclaim wood for some reason it looks so much nicer than the new wood materials… 😎👍

Very nice Brad. Your sons lucky to have a pops like you. Also you might consider some curtains in there even with the windows being tinted.

I love that you left the ceiling alone and kept the luggage rack.

Damn this is a good looking bus conversion. If I had this same setup, I'd turn the toilet area into a wet bath with composting toilet

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I was going to do that but, I was trying to keep the costs down and I was concerned with cutting through the floor and installing a waste tank

@Badget007

Жыл бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder really impressed with your build sir

I think a collage of different colours would look cool. It depends on what your son is into. Like for me it would be covered in Deadpool and books. So something like that with his interests would be cool. Some type of curtains or blinders to keep the sun out in the mornings. I'm really impressed that you could fit a bathroom in there! I love to see how much you recycle old materials that you have. I also love the idea of converting the bus. I'd need to know more about your son to come up with a name.

Cool conversion Brad. Happy Fathers Day. Hope you had a great day !

Absolutely would love to see you all take that thing camping. Personally I love the minimalist approach you took without sacrificing aesthetics, comfort and convenience. If you show this to Flair i bet he goes on Facebook marketplace looking for busses eight after...

Feel like a light not too crazy color would look good on the outside. A black trim or secondary color would be good contrast too.

Beautiful and so functional. I would like to see you keep the bus totally white to keep it cooler in the summer. If that doesn't matter to you, I would say let your son decide how to paint it, and what to name it. Great job, dad!!!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like white too

HAHA, that was hilarious about the horn at the end. I WAS waiting for it, but was confident it'd sneak in there somehow 😉 Looking at the outside of that bus makes me want to do a mural in the strongest way! I would find a local artist and have him sit down with your son to find his interests and what he wants to see. Maybe a lake scene that goes to mountains that turns to fields, to desert to the ocean. Like he's travelling cross country in the mural too if that makes sense. As for a name... that's harder. I caught his name is Nate and was in the Navy (thank you for your service, Nate. Also thank you to his family. I know it is hard on you too!). How about "Anchors Aweigh" since it represents the ship being under way and he's off on an travelling adventure? The inside and outside of the bus is beautiful! Seems to me you thought of just about everything. Certainly all I'd need or want. Where does he plan to travel to? YES TO A FATHER\SON (and mom if interested!) CAMPING TRIP!!! In fact, I'd go so far as to have you encourage him to vlog his travels. Lots of people watch travel videos. I'd subscribe for sure, but without a doubt it's a HUGE *YES* from me for a family camping trip as a trial run. Heather🇨🇦

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather! I will mention that to my son If he can find the time to do a road trip… he’s working full time now🙆‍♂️

Thank You for sharing this bus turned home on wheels. The seating arrangement is outrageous .Perfect for inviting friends inside to visit. Sleeping areas easily converts into beds. I think maybe a curtain for the larger sleeping area in case someone wants to sleep in or a visitor wakes up early. Beautiful bathrm door adds character to the vibe of the bus. I like the color white for the outside. The name hmm.. Would need to think about that one . I would love to add a woman's touch. Plants , wicker baskets and black wrought iron storage baskets. Wrought iron light fixtures Things or items to add warmth to the inside. Maybe more of the bathrm colored wood door, like a shelf.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Felisa, thanks for your comments and watching this video… you’re right we still need a woman’s touch to finish it off❤️🎺

man that's awesome never thought there would be that much space on a smaller bus. My retirement dream is to build a van or bus and travel the country hunting and fishing something like this would be way more affordable than a RV or camper.

Very nice build and well thought out. Should definitely be fun to travel around in

Brad. If he's able to block the emergency backdoor and window, maybe build a foldable deck that connects to the trailer hitch. The deck could be folded up for storage/ driving. He'll just need to fold it down, open the backdoor and have a huge area to hangout. If you design the deck to follow the contour of the bus, he won't have to worry about creating additional drag while driving.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea… I was considering building a permanent deck off the back but I like your idea better! 👍🎺

It looks great. & seems like it'll be nice and comfortable. Awesome

Brad the builder not only builds houses he does busses too? Love watching you do the work on ALL of Flairs projects! SHEEW! Can I bring my 5 window skoolie to you? lol

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I can help with a design 😜

Well done. Leave it white. It will reflect the sun and help to keep it cooler. Since your son was Navy i would suggest for a name simply "Land Yacht" or something nautical.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I like that… Land Yacht👍🇺🇸

Brad you have a amazing team working for you. You son will enjoy all of his time in the bus. I would just do a wrap on the bus.

Very cool layout. I live in a converted short bus currently and have for the last 4 years. Really like the passenger seat and the couch. It's rare to see a kitchen in the back like that, I love it. Nice job.

@BradtheBuilder

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and reaching out… We like the layout because everybody can hang out together when driving and when we’re camping

@ginabrytowski3564

4 ай бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder it’s very smart! Pretty original as well. That’s what I love about it. I’ve watched HUNDREDS of bus tours between trying to design mine and just enjoying them, that layout is super rare. But looking at it, it totally makes sense! ❤️

@BradtheBuilder

4 ай бұрын

@@ginabrytowski3564 thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you’ll subscribe and continue watching.🙏

Damn just to have a car that runs well. Happy father's dad Brad

It looks great. You did a fantastic job and saved money. Yes, I would like to see you take it camping.

Hey Brad, any concern about having that much propane on board? Heat? Leaks? Happy Father’s Day as well!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

No… as long as it’s all sealed up and it’s self contained. 🤠

@jaycevessier7554

Жыл бұрын

Ain’t no different than my camper

More videos! Great presentation. Your son is a lucky guy. Helping him make memories while he is young!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

He’s a good kid… You can see him on beefcake Construction videos… he works for Flairi

Good bus for a guy. Us women need a shower, but I suppose that could come later. I hope you installed some kind of safety bar underneath that huge propane tank. Don't forget the carbon monoxide sensors /alarms. I think framing the outside windows with black paint. I've heard Sherwin Williams makes a good automotive paint would look very nice with the tinted windows. Maybe a 4 inch frame? One more thing. If you can insulate the generator, you won't anger your neighbors so much. For sure make a camping video. Sounds like fun. Overall good job!! ~New critic (lol) from Hawai'i. 🏝🤙

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Hawaii🏖. So lucky to live in such a beautiful place😎. Thanks for the bus tips and I appreciate you watching👍🎺

This is great. Everything one really needs…… I love, love that it has a water closet.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a necessity! 👍🎺

I've lived in worse places than this lol. I was pleasantly surprised by the pop-up power outlet. What a nifty idea. If you want to go Old Skool - try a vinyl wrap that replicates the Partridge Family bus!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I remember that show… Not sure how many other people know who the Partridge Family Bus!

The father-in-law joke I could have done without

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

🤔. I thought it was a Mother-in-law joke?

Looks good!!! My wife wants to do this when I retire in a few years. This video has perfect timing.

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help! 🤠

@amysmith3247

4 ай бұрын

Might as well start small projects here and there so it can be ready when you decide to fully go full time!!!❤

Great workmanship. Take it from an OCD Nomad, There's a lot of wasted space. Just saying. Love the bathroom door. There is a shower you could've installed and with a portable composting toilet that stores in shower when not in use. A lot of RV'ers are converting their flushing toilets to compost. Easier using 'no smell' pine pellets and no cost to dump.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That’s so nice of you too make that comment… I will look into that shower, that would be a nice finishing touch to the bus! 🤠🎺

Great job Brad. It really is very nice. Happy Fathers Day to you Brad and please tell your son thank you for his service for me. I really enjoy your videos.

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary

That looks amazing! My great uncle did the same thing to an old bus he had. Id say paint it black n gold (for the iowa hawkeyes) And yes go do a 24-36 hour camping trip with flair i think itd be fun

Awesome video and thanks for the Rv update and tour.

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

Great looking build out of the bus ! Yes try a camping trip , would be fun !

Absolutely LOVE IT!! Kudos to YOU and congratulations for your hard work and serious effort!!! Great Job!! :)-

As a retired US Navy sailor, my thoughts go to Blue Angel Blue with Yellow touches. Or you could always go with battleship gray. Just sayin'!🤣

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Tina, that’s a great idea👍. Thank you for your service🇺🇸

update us when you two take this beauty on the road!!!! cant wait!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Will do👍

That is awesome! Love to see some camping videos!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I Will work on some! Thanks for watching 🎺👍

Love it Brad! It does need a fancier name than Gus the Bus!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts? 🎺

I like the fact that you had your own layout. Verses go with what most are doing/have done.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been blessed with the ability to come up with design ideas versus using someone else’s

Very cool bus conversion !

Like a Boss Brad 😂 Drive up the driveway with confidence and whip open the door .. let’s GO!!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

😜🎺

Bus name = R and R for rest and relaxation! Or Amazing Grace, or just Grace to carry on the nostalgia of the Church Bus.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I like it! We still have not named it yet so I’m going to put those on the list👍🎺

I really like the simplicity and practical style. And it looks good. 😊

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😎🎺

Thanks for sharing really impressed with your skills. Have a great day.

Very nice. I do think that the sink will likely be a little on the small side and that your son may want hot water too...at some point!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

My son is already spoiled… 😜. A cold shower will do him good!!🎺

If you consider the option of adding solar panels, it could stretch the reach of the 45 gal of propane... and less useage time for the generator... just a thought

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I am looking into that! Good idea

To save space instead of a swing door you could make it a sliding barn door style. It could be slide open and latched over pantry on travel days.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Darn🙆‍♂️. Now you tell me… That’s a great idea! 😜🎺

Amazing bus fixture

@BradtheBuilder

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m thinking about selling it. Are you interested?

How about painting it a mint green or Lagoon Blue, Teal be a nice color too

Sir this is amazing!!! Love what you did!!! Simple and roomy!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Got to do a 24-48hr camp and cook in it.

I would love to watch a video of you going camping sounds fun

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I have to work on a camping video

Wow! That is so cool!! I love it! Well done!!!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy🤠🎺

Yes would love to see you guys go camping.give it a whirl.lol

Great project and I love that it has Fremont, NE on it, but I grew up in Fremont.

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Was that your church bus? Fremont’s a nice town

@mikebeezley8522

2 жыл бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder no not my church.

You made a beautiful design for your son I wish I knew you or you was my dad God-bless you

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Haha! That was nice of you to say that ❤️. Thanks 😎🎺

Pretty neat Brad. Hope your son has a blast traveling thr country.

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I like how you have the bathroom at the very back. For some reason you don't see that too often.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And it can double as a closet

finally, I found a design with living room and bed instead kitchen first.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it… It makes for a fun traveling with friends and family!

Nice job, Dad. A far cry from bean bag chairs. "Bus by Dad"

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Haha! After the money I spent… I think the beanbag idea was a good one😜🎺

Looks good love to see yall go glamping

Paint it like the old partridge family bus. Haha

that is really nice for a young man so as long as he doesn't invite a lady friend to move in there with him it will work great. she's gonna need some hot water and a real toilet would be nice but she might be able to do with that for a while. it sounds like fun until you try to do it for an extended length of time lol if you put in an instant hot water heater on the sink they could use a shower head to get a shower just outside that back door on the bus, there are some things you can't do by heating up water on the stove.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Maybe he’s thinking the lack of hot water will determine how motivated she is to be a long-term girlfriend😜🎺

And with the beds, two people don’t have to share a bed, but 3 can, perfect for a young bachelor 😉

Looks great! I’d want a black water tank and hot water though.. why not? You’ve gone that far.. Nice dad doing this!

Very cool Brad!

How AWESOME ! I'd somehow add a shower. Absolute necessity. Plus would have curtains/ roll up shades.

@BradtheBuilder

9 ай бұрын

You are right

If I was doing it I would have probably done what I’ve seen most other mini-buses and shuttle buses do and put a permanent queen bed across the back. But I like how you have open space and a walkway all the way to the back door. Cool to see when people do things differently.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

That was one of the original plans with our design… But we came up with this Universal plan for short trips. 🤠🎺

This is a really great build. I totally agree no black water I could even deal with compost toilet don’t want to deal with that nasty black water gray water is different … great build great job looks great I could travel in that

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura! I need to get the bus on the road and test her out🎺👍

Like it. It's simple and clean.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Absolutely gorgeous!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barb❤️👍

Great build. I would personally require window coverings for privacy/security at night

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

You are so right! I have them on order👍🎺

WOOOOOOW!!! Really excellent job! 😊

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🤠

Love the pop-up outlet feature, helps keep the interior more clean. What is the wire for on the outside of the shelving unit?

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that’s the thermostat wire for the heater… good catch! 🤠

This is so awesome! Gives me ideas!! 💕 It brad!

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

wow. You did an amazing job. I wish I knew someone like you. lol I'd need a shower. But i'm so impressed with the wood work. I love the bathroom door especially.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren! The bus does need a shower but, my son Nate talked me out of it🙆‍♂️🎺

@joinjen3854

Жыл бұрын

Join a big, 24 hour fitness center, like Anytime Fitness. Cheaper and no mildew!!

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@joinjen3854 Will they let us camp in the parking lot?🤠. They do have nice showers there👍

@joinjen3854

Жыл бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder yes, when in cities and towns, I camp in the 24 hour lot with no issues ever.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@joinjen3854 great idea!

Great conversion looks good inside and out on the name if it was mine since it was a church bus I would simply name it TAKE ME TO CHURCH

Would love to see ot out camping. Great job!

@BradtheBuilder

8 ай бұрын

I need to do that! 😬

That would of been cool to see the build filmed

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I took some video before doing “Brad the Builder” but the quality is not that great so they felt it wasn’t good for KZread… But I’ll look at it again and reconsider🤠🎺

Hey, a better idea for the table is to have a pole that clicks into a small hole in the floor and table top to have the counter, but unclicks and is stored away If you need the bed Also what kind of couch is that?

A military theme on the outside of the bus might be nice. How about camouflage paint on the lower half and red white and blue on the top ? Some nice American flag decals on the front then he could get state flag stickers for each state as he goes through them. 🇺🇸👍

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I like it 👍

Some great features.

@BradtheBuilder

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m thinking about selling her… do you have any idea what it could be worth?

Good job dad, blessed son!

Very nice job. Bathroom is a must. Plenty or room for a shower and an on demand hot water heater should squeeze in there somewhere. :) That would be a good second business for you. Plenty of people are living in those now. Watched one guy that could hardly find one before it sold.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

It was a fun project! But, I prefer to building homes… it’s easier😜🎺

Awesome build

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍🎺

WOW SO COOL !!!

Just perfect for your son, tell him thanks for his service !

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸👍

Great video and Happy Father's Day !

@BradtheBuilder

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You can make a sun screen outsite 😜👌

That is really cool Brad! Back in the day my buddy bought a short bus for our Band. We rattle canned that thing black and painted our name on the side, Lol. Worked out great hauling us and our equipment around to shows. It actually turned out pretty cool. All the rage now is wrapping vehicles. Maybe you could get just parts of it wrapped?

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! I might look into wrapping the areas where it has the church name. Is all buses are pretty much bulletproof… Not the smoothest ride 😜

@leejohnson7293

Жыл бұрын

@@BradtheBuilder No, they ride like a dump truck! hahaha

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

@@leejohnson7293 haha!

Quick note: a heater *below* the fridge? And some of that open storage is going to be an issue. And original roof/exposed windows I see a lot of cold/heat leaks; esp w/little insulation. Other then that, its a pretty build.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Are you concerned with the open storage falling out? We’re coming up with net system to hold it in place. 🎺👍

Sir you obviously have skills and you did a great job for your son. There are millions of videos on here of bus builds that might give you some ideas for other things you may want to do with your build. When you retire, you could make a great living building out buses and vans for Nomads.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was a one time project for me… it was a fun build. 🤠🎺

I just came across your channel. I grew up in Wisner, Nebraska. I now live in Iowa, but my family still lives there. Nice bus.

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Wisner that’s a nice town! Thanks for subscribing… I hope you stick around and watch more videos🤠👍🎺.

Hey Brad ,that was a nice thing to do for your Son👊 Dose it have a Horn Beeb Beeb! Very booshy Fur🙌. Very classy💥. Your Super Dad 💖. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

Hey Brad, your Brilliant 💯When I purchase one.. I’ll come to you💴This bus is REMARKABLE 👍

@BradtheBuilder

Жыл бұрын

That would be great… I’ve got a couple different design ideas for you 🤠👍🎺