Off Grid School Bus Conversion - FULL TOUR - The Green Bus!
Schedule an hour long phone consult with me here! calendly.com/wolfdogbuses/60min
Fully custom coach designed and built by Wolf Dog Buses in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.
Inside this 2007 Thomas Built Bus you will find all the creature comforts of a standard home, and so much more.
True off grid capability with 2550 watt solar array, 9600 wh lithium battery bank, and a Victron/Sterling system. This client had sustainability in mind and that's what we delivered! This bus is insulated and equipped with a Webasto diesel heater for the cold months, and a mini split air conditioner for the hot ones!
Questions on this build or looking for your builder? Feel free to comment below or contact Brianna at Wolf Dog.
Built by Wolf Dog Buses LLC
www.wolfdogbuses.com
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Instagram @wolf_dog_buses
Video film and edit by Andy Grant
Instagram @_andygrant_
Music provided by Epidemic Sound
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i love this bus is by far the best one i seen
Makes me want a 40 I always felt they are too long but this is nice!!!!!!!
I saw the best of the best a few busses ago but then again someone else always steps up for the title. Kudos to you. You did it.
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
Honored!
6:00 Pretty fancy, this shower bathroom!🫵🏽🤗🚿✨
Wow. I like this bus better than any industry build rv I've ever seen.
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Exquisite bus build except for the bus windows!
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
lol to each their own, thank you!
Amazing build. The green colour helps the bus blend into a wilderness environment. Interior looks top notch. Well done.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Absolutely love this
finally a real washdown rv bathrppm
We’re in the process of purchasing a 40 ft International and have been spending a mont or so researching floor plans. I really like this one, and no roof raise required it seems. Thanks Briana!
Amazing build quality and thought given not only to the comfort of the owner but also to the needs of the bus itself.
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
This is like the Earth Roamer of bus builds. Professional grade throughout. ❤
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
Fantastic conversion. Amazing cabinet space, love the shower, having a washing machine, but the best is the rifle sized gun safe!! Amazing home on wheels!!!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We really love how this one turned out, it was hard watching it pull away!
This is the best bus conversion i have seen, lot’s of storage. Very nice.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We put a lot of love into each and every build ❤
Incredible build.
Incredible build guys, respect! Please consider including a list of products used in your builds for us in pre-build mode. And those britches are 🔥 Do you ever run into Sun Ray Kelly out there?
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input! I have been working on developing my website to include my favorite build components:) Sun ray! In my time in Washington ive run into many of his friends but sadly i waited too long to go meet him.. his homestead is right down the road but he rests up high now ❤
That is one well thought out bus. You guys checked all the boxes in my opinion. Beautiful bus and very nice finishes. I would love to own it.
@WolfDogBuses
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
This is probably one of the coolest bus conversions that I’ve seen!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love what you do. Build quality looks top notch, as does the design. Realizing that everything gets better by seeing weakness; the sound quality of your videos is the only thing so far. Not bad at all.
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the input! Still figuring out the filming thing but hopefully it only gets better :)
Amazing build. LOVE the colour! Simple and substantial at the same time. Beautiful. I remember riding in a Thomas bus to school! 🙌
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Us too! it was too perfect how it matched our shop! Jaguar Metallic Green :)
Love everything about your design and all the special all details! Awesome dining/ bed combo unit!
Already loved your black snowboarding bus, but you really took it to the next level with this one. 👏👏👏
I'm late to the party as I'm just now seeing this video. I may have to steal the dinette design for a future bus build, lol. It looks awesome!
I love this! Perfect.
Very beautiful.... functional with awesome layout... I can see myself living in here ... Good Job
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Me too! this was a hard one to let go! thank you :)
Beautiful!
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
The bus build is EPIC covers everything needed and more. Super job
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@CindyBargPP13
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses Hello WD, stellar build : ) Are there any leaking/condensation problems with those original windows?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
@@CindyBargPP13 great question! Any window will have condensation in a small home with people in it breathing.. trick is to have air flowing when cooking (low setting on the max air fan will do) and if you have guests over, cracking the windows a half inch will prevent excessive moisture build up… but ultimately, if you dont, its not a huge deal, because that water will dry, and condensation wont form behind the walls when properly insulated :)
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
@@CindyBargPP13 as for leaking- we reseal all windows when the client chooses to keep them, they shouldnt leak anytime soon, but when they do (every hole in the bus including all the ones from exterior rivots will leak eventually) we drill small weep holes in each bay under windows to prevent excessive build up in the future.. some newer buses even come with this feature!
@CindyBargPP13
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses Very good!
I love the kitchen sink! I couldn't understand what you said it was though. Could you write it below? Thanks!
LOVE THIS BUS . 😁
Absolutely awesome. Thank you
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done. Beautiful
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Nice build and its great to see you taking care of passengers with proper seats.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
always :)
That is great design work. I like that you met a client's needs rather than random ideas put together. Nice detail. The only concern is "green". I would like to see backup energy source; if no propane, or what about using water as energy., During a zombie apocolypse and the sky is over cast. No solar. Forrest fire clouds, etc. What then?
Brilliant build
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Gorgeous bus Great Job on the build
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Un 😁
The most amazing schoolie conversation I've ever seen! I love it.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
AMAZING!
Killer rig… Well done❤
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Just beautiful I love it.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful. Exotic. A. Home. About. Wheels. Fantastic. For. Give. The. Lap. To. World👌👋👋
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love it
It's amazing to me how these people have all the time and money in the world
Wow! My jaw is still on the ground, OMG this is so sweet, can I ask a price????
Wow this is awesome!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Gorgeous! 💚
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Prob the sweetest bus Ive seen. Nice job
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! it was hard to watch this one roll off the lot!
simply the best built yet!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
heck yeah! thank you!
Amazing build
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome build
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou!
Wow, what color green is that? I LOVE that!!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Hello! the clients picked a Jaguar color that we color matched in imron with the metallic sheen :)
This is a gorgeous bus 🚌 😍 ❤️❤️ I love this one
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love the style the clients came up with ❤
Just watched several of your videos…WOW! Totally impressed! Would love to pick your brain for some ideas and information!
@WolfDogBuses
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I do provide consultations through Wolf Dog Buses, if you are interested in something like that, feel free to give us a call 🙂
nicely done
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
the cups are nostalgia 😢❤ great job cuz
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
They totally are, i love them. thank you! we gotta get you out here for some jump days :)
Really nice!!!!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
Wow That's The Best Bus I Have Seen Love It 🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We put a LOT of love into them :)
amazing build and absolutely well thought out and beautiful. i want a build similar to this with minor tweaks
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Stunning
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Amazing
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Beautiful build! : - )
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
Jaw-dropping gorgeous on all levels. Smart Electronics also. I assume this was a customer build and not for sale.
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! and thats correct... this was built to order :)
I was sold when you displayed the gun safe...HOT DAMN!!!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Fitting it in, with style 😎 glad you liked it!
@michaelbailey9763
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses so is it for sale?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
This one was commissioned but we could build another for you 🙂
I need me a wolf dog breed. Nice bus 🚌 build 👌 😊
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
They can be the best dogs in the world ❤
Great bus!! WAIT! I would like to see your barn also!! That is similar to what I want to do it looks like.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Barn is awesome! But we are in the bus business 😎
This is an incredibly well thought out beautifully designed build as well as an exceptionally crafted living space on wheels! And I love the colour! How much would a bus like this one cost? Thanks for sharing 🤍
I wish I would have spent more time with mine to make it look that nice
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
best part about skoolies... they can grow with you :)
Its not only a good bus,its the standard of finish that sets it apart from all the rest Attention to detail is 100% well done 😁😁👍👍
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! its always nice to see when people take note, we put as much time into finish work as we do the rest of the bus :)
Wow 👍👍🏆🤜💪😁 very nice
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
Love it, 😍 new subscriber
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
woot woot! thank you for the support!
Love the bus but i hope you fixed the one issue i saw. If your fire extinguisher is near the door then that means that you would have to go through any fire in order to reach it. There needs to also be an extinguisher near your bed to protect you (unless missed one already in place in the back).
Best layout I ever seen I want to get one built just like it Same layout
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Feel free to reach out to wolf dog buses, we'd love to make it happen!
Oh my goodness. Thoughtfully done and so cool. Your storage is awesome and so is that rifle safe. ( which you could use for other important items). What did y’all use on window for privacy? Great job🤗
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The client made her own curtains that she added after pick up… they are beautiful cream roll up curtains with little leather straps ❤️
Very nice build. 👍 Are there space for bikes, toys, etc?
That's an amazing build!!!! It's definitely prepped for any form of an apocalypse. Question, if I may, as this is my first time seeing the camera setup; what camera setup did you install that allows you to see the bus from the top, front and I assume the sides and back?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We had so much fun building for this client, they had a purpose in mind! The camera system is Weivision’s 1080P FHD 360 Degree Bird View. There is a camera on the front, rear and both sides of the bus to allow for 360’ monitoring! It utilizes wide angle lenses to splice together the 360 “top-down” view
@noahlomax1
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses I truly appreciate your response with the camera system information too. I've subscribed to your channel after watching your other builds. I have a Blue Bird TC2000 similar to the pink one you've built. Mine is from 1993 though.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
@@noahlomax1 no problem! and thank you, I really appreciate the support. Very cool, I love the mid sized buses, so easy to maneuver!
@noahlomax1
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses You're welcome. It's good to see nice Skoolie builds and how your imagination plus the client's interpretation come together. And yes, mid size TC1000's and 2000's are so great to drive and maneuverability is the absolute best which made me stop fearing driving it.
@captainmol0
Жыл бұрын
Truly beautiful!
The nicest bus build I’ve seen. Great job. Luke 9:62
@WolfDogBuses
7 ай бұрын
thank you!
So many great ideas from your bus build to go into the idea bank when it's time to build my own bus. is there any chance you could tell me where you got that fold down/stow away red and yellow passenger seat from? have been racking my brains how to do that for my wife who gets car sick if she is not sitting right up front but still have it not take up too much room. that is awesome! thanks
@WolfDogBuses
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! The customer actually found that seat on facebook marketplace, from someone who demo’d a shuttle bus… they are so perfect for copilot seats! Have fun with your build, and if you need any help, feel free to reach out to Wolf Dog Buses for a phone consultation 🙂
@kevinmcmaster9677
8 ай бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses thank you so much will do.
i wanna make one of these when I get older
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
do it!
So sometime between September(retirement age) and April(youngest turns 18) I am planning to retire and hopefully buy a skoolie that someone else has already built. How much would the build in this video cost in 2023/24 dollars? This build is just AMAZING!
digging this build alot.......Would very much consider on of your builds for our purchase...
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you 🙂
I've watched a lot of bus conversion videos over the last few months and this is by far one of the best! I especially like how the bathroom is behind the kitchen and the shower head is in the tallest part of the bus so you can take a normal shower without a roof raise. There's also loads of space which is amazing. I do have one question though: was this previously a school bus, or was it an activity bus? I ask because the lack of windows in that middle section on the drivers side as well as the lack of an emergency door are surprising to me. If I were the customer, I would want the windows (and especially the door) on that side to stay in, so I'm wondering if they weren't there to begin with?
@WolfDogBuses
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! You must be doing some research to note things like the centered shower head and missing side emergency exit! This was a school bus and we removed those windows/doors In accordance with what the owners wanted, they were comfortable with the rear emergency exit and wanted wall space to hang family photos 😊
At 11:20 are those beehive housings behind you? Otherwise, you think of everything I spent months building mine out you honestly been one of the only builders who has a lot of the same ideas as me. example backups!!!
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
They are! I run 4 hives right now… absolutely addicted to the honey 🫠 Would love to see a tour of yours!
That’s one sexy bus!
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Ow owww!
Hey I’m not on facebook how can i contact you for commission project? Awesome work!!
Wow! What a fantastic bus build!! Is this a build for a client?
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
This was a commissioned build :)
I really enjoyed the tour of this bus, but what about back up heating source or fans to push the air in the bus?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
This bus uses a mini split for heat and AC in the summer, and has a webasto diesel heater for a back up heat source in the winter. The owner is also waiting on an insurance policy to allow a mini wood stove to slip in :) There are a total of 4 ceiling fans in this rig to create nice air flow
What is the price range on your busses, low to high? It's been a dream of mine to just hit the road and go.
Is the front glass a special type of glass, or is it the same as the glass used in common houses? Is it laminated? Tempered? Greetings.
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
Glass in a vehicle is all specific to code depending on location :)
If I was physically able, this would be perfect. Have you done antsy handicapped accessible rigs, Inc water tanks, etc?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
We havent yet, but would love to! Feel free to reach out to Wolf Dog Buses anytime :)
What is the cost for your Bus to be Insured yearly or monthly
Great video! Just curious? What kind of engine? How long is the bus? What kind of fuel mileage do you get? How much did the bus cost originally? What year make and model?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
8.3 cummins, 38ft, 10-12 mpg, 2007 blue bird :)
Great video. What brand is the washer/dryer?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
That is a Kupet washer/spinner, works great for small laundry loads, and the spin cycle gets things near dry... few more minutes on a line and youre good to go!
I wanna invest in one of these sooooo bad .
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Pink bus is for sale 😎
@alejandronatale1285
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses Hi could you put the link ?
Nice build all except the king size bed and having to crawl across it. A king is nice in a house or with a slide out but not in a bus having to crawl across it.
What about structured wiring/built-ins for media and entertainment? TV? Music? Internet?
@WolfDogBuses
4 ай бұрын
None of that in this one! All customer preferences:)
How much did it cost to buy and build this bus
FANTASTIC ! how long to build ?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
We slot anywhere from 6 months to 1 year for full sized buses
@richbowie76
Жыл бұрын
@@WolfDogBuses you do beautiful work !
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
@@richbowie76 thank you!!
I'd like to see all closet space, so I would know exactly what I would need to get rid of.
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Down sizing can be the hardest part!
how is that wooden ceiling in the wet bath going to hold up over time?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Very well, it is quadruple coated in a special indoor sealant that is made to withstand moisture, and its cedar... which, saunas are made out of :)
Does this have a on demand hot water heater?
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
Yes! … sort of. This bus utilities a 7 gallon Bosch hot water heater , so technically not on demand, but it stores just enough for what you need without being an energy hog :) electric is possible!
Where did you get that flip down passenger seat?????
@WolfDogBuses
Жыл бұрын
The owners actually sourced that seat from a person demo’ing a shuttle bus. Love that seat.. and it came with built in seat belts!