Skoolie Tour: Millenials Built Their Off-Grid Dream House in a Transit Bus

Here is the Tour of Our Wild Caravan, a 2000 Bluebird Transit bus now turned into a gorgeous Bus Conversion/Tiny House/Skoolie for our friends Katy and Sam.
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  • @busmaniacandy
    @busmaniacandy5 ай бұрын

    Hey Guys!!! I'm a San Jose State Grad and guess what??? I used to DRIVE 304!!!!!! I am so glad you guys bought it and turned it into a lovely home! You're living my dream!!!! Enjoy the heck out of her! She was a good bus!

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow that is so rad! I shared this with Sam and Katy and they are very excited to hear that. It's kind of wild to think about the lives these buses had before we converted them and the dozens of people who drove them and thousands who rode in them! It's so cool to hear that you drove this bus and you're right it's a great bus. When are you building yours?!

  • @busmaniacandy

    @busmaniacandy

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah! What a small world! I drove buses while going to school and ended up with a 14year career before doing something different! Was just helping a friend of mine with his Prevost on Monday! Working on the wife but I’m going to do an MCI or PD4106 for more room! Every bus has a story!!!!

  • @WomanUnfiltered
    @WomanUnfiltered7 ай бұрын

    It's funny that building a bus to avoid natural disasters when possible was what popped into your head. I live on the Georgia coast & every hurricane season, it's batten down the hatches & go where it's safe. I started thinking of going tiny & mobile, when my last child was in his 2nd year of college. I spent time checking out all of the options but decided a 40' activity bus was what I'd need. I knew I wanted to be off grid capable, but I also knew being a traveling crafter of most woodworking items, I'd need more space for tools & reclaimed wood. So I started reading and watching all the bus builds, collecting ideas. Next year my house goes on the market, the bus gets bought & the build will begin. 😊

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    7 ай бұрын

    Alright! Hope it goes well!

  • @goldenhippie1984
    @goldenhippie19842 жыл бұрын

    As a Millennial, I approve this message 😊 I'm working on building mines next. I think we are overly tired of working a 9 to 5 and ready to retire early.

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was a teeny bit worried about alienating my fellow millennials with the title...but I shouldn't be. We get it haha.

  • @maxi20041

    @maxi20041

    2 жыл бұрын

    Millennials are soft, nothing like baby boomers that worked hard and helped the country’s economy more than any other group

  • @TheYorkjosh

    @TheYorkjosh

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d be interested where / how you bought ur bus how many mi?

  • @mememe217

    @mememe217

    7 ай бұрын

    PLEASEEEEE yesssssss as an 80’s Baby IM READY!!!!!!!!! Beeemmmmm me up!

  • @sharkmelton6040

    @sharkmelton6040

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@MobileDwellings 5:09. The bus is a Millennium !

  • @mandepilot
    @mandepilot Жыл бұрын

    I've never really seen a bus I would want to live in full-time.....until now. You all did an amazing job and clearly take great pride in your home.

  • @glenng.8254
    @glenng.8254 Жыл бұрын

    This man understands a happy wife = Happy life

  • @taracampbell3862
    @taracampbell3862 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best. The dog drinking was adorable and then we saw her face and oh my! Super fun bus and family

  • @nisar6339
    @nisar6339 Жыл бұрын

    That’s the nicest bus I’ve ever seen and I’ve been watching bus builds for a couple of years!

  • @shirleyashanti3031
    @shirleyashanti30312 жыл бұрын

    So luxurious and comfy. You can grow old with this beauty. Thank you for sharing your sweet, magnificent home. ❤️

  • @wendyraymond1751
    @wendyraymond17512 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful gorgeous bus absolutely love it ..you thought of everything an such an incredible use of space its gorgeous could happily luve there ..si extremely talented ..you worked your magic ..incredible much love to you an your gorgeous family from Cyprus God bless x

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Wendy!! The bus turned out great!!!

  • @wendyraymond1751

    @wendyraymond1751

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MobileDwellings the pleasure was all mine x

  • @tcmhammer

    @tcmhammer

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @tcmhammer

    @tcmhammer

    Жыл бұрын

    Hrmrgh thing he! Rt BB! Bb be there gjg. By @@MobileDwellingsvnb. BBt!!,r! But.mb But

  • @ShellyBomb
    @ShellyBomb Жыл бұрын

    Wow --- so many of the appliances are FULL size, that galley kitchen is so spacious; what a fabulous build-out of a school bus 🚌 ! Dang - nice cockpit --- looks like Sam is ready to take-off into outer space 🚀 !! And, that sweet flip around screen - that goes from day (work) to night (viewing) 💝

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid6402 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful and incredibly well thought out. 💝🙏💝 defiantly a beautiful home for your family! Congratulations and Thank You for sharing your home with us! 💝🙏💝

  • @deniseparker6346
    @deniseparker63462 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite skoolies so far and I've seen a lot. Well done!

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @sidlori1592

    @sidlori1592

    Жыл бұрын

    Ditto. VERY well done. I've seen videos of full-size (55-foot) conversions that didn't look this spacious or well thought out.

  • @SEEKenDESTROY
    @SEEKenDESTROY2 жыл бұрын

    Knowing that you own a Honda Element says it all, mate! Keep it great! And of course, GREAT BUILD!!!

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha so true

  • @sights3255kamobrin
    @sights3255kamobrin Жыл бұрын

    Iss the Space,Beautifully built,calming sensation of the Home for me‼️🌌💜

  • @timothymallon
    @timothymallon Жыл бұрын

    Just a thought, you're probably going to want a different hitch setup for your car. Something that lifts it off the ground, because every mile you tow it, that's one less mile you have on your car tires and you'll rack up miles on the odometer as well. Maybe a small flatbed for the car.

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN2 жыл бұрын

    Millenials know how to build some stuff!! This one turned out pretty amazing, Justin. Considering you were a firefighter a couple years ago and didn't really know what you were doing, to now having built two buses, way to go. I think you have this bus building thing pretty well down at this point. Thanks for all the great build vids. What's the next build going to be???

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you appreciate them. I am actually quite proud of this bus. It turned out really tight! As for the next build...I don't have anything in the works yet but we'll be settling back into our home soon and transitioning Nova into kindergarten. I want to build something...I've got a lot of ideas of course!

  • @2AZSUN

    @2AZSUN

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MobileDwellings You should be proud of this build. You did great work.

  • @lennyp4782

    @lennyp4782

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MobileDwellings It won't last. you'll see how difficult it'll be to raise a kid in it. The novelty will wear out. So, just enjoy it because it'll get old as you get older 😱🤪🤔😂

  • @1982MCI

    @1982MCI

    Жыл бұрын

    Firefighters are some of the best builders, electricians, and trades people out there so that’s not surprising at all how nice the bus build turned out. It looks like he’s built 50 buses so far as nice as this one turned out so hopefully he keeps building!! We need good builders like Justin! Can’t wait to see what he does next!!

  • @angelinabencomo3745
    @angelinabencomo37452 жыл бұрын

    Love it! You two are adorable together! 🤗

  • @dwight2812
    @dwight28122 жыл бұрын

    Nice Clean Build well made video, one of the few I’ve watched all the way through. I’ve lived nomadic life since 2012. I love this lifestyle

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aw nice glad you liked the build and the tour. You're a true veteran of the nomadic lifestyle. That's 10 years!

  • @superdude1759
    @superdude17593 ай бұрын

    I love your bus conversion! I from San Jose so I'm very familiar with San Jose State! I noticed that your knives on the magnetic holder. I had mine on a magnet for years. I see you have the Victorinox 8 inch chefs knife, I have the same one! Just a little tip: it's safer to keep the blade points down and edges away (which you've done) in case you ever fall toward the knives. You will automatically without thinking throw your hands toward the wall so best not to have the points up! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

  • @abadatha
    @abadatha Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Literally the only change I would make is more batteries, and instead of the cell signal booster I'd add a Starlink to have an internet connection anywhere. Then I can use my phone through the wifi, and also my laptop can connect to the internet. This is 100% inspiration.

  • @xcytd4diys894
    @xcytd4diys894 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe try getting a trailer to pull your SUV. That way your not putting mileage on it and your tires last longer. Great build!!

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bus. Very impressive. Love the crate for the pupper! What a cute doggo! Your tiny home on wheels ticks off everything on my list except for the gas stove. But to each his own. I just think it’s the greatest. You all did an awesome job. Congratulations. I especially love the mini split. It’s something being used more and more. Glad to see it’s being utilized rather then those crazy big things you usually see! Many happy, safe travels! Vaya con Dios!!

  • @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50
    @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY502 жыл бұрын

    Great work, Great passion. ENJOY your life and let your ride be safe, no matter how many wheels you will use to move. (I am riding electric unicycles so know that one wheel is enough)

  • @vivianwilliams2216
    @vivianwilliams2216 Жыл бұрын

    You bus home is beautiful, i love all the nice clean lines and how you have made such good use of the space , the kitchen area and the arched sliding doors are the best 👌 😊👍💕💕💕

  • @sushiilulou
    @sushiilulou Жыл бұрын

    Its so ideal to have a home bus, being close to workplace and traveling 💕💕 so perfect

  • @lwitt8448
    @lwitt8448 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the most beautiful bus build I have seen yet. Great video, thank you!

  • @norahjaneeast5450
    @norahjaneeast5450 Жыл бұрын

    I know that color scheme that was a Portland Bus a TriMet Bus it makes me so happy to see it

  • @millicentwallace3465
    @millicentwallace346510 ай бұрын

    That bird is a humming bird made of coconut leaves and I think it was made by an Jamaican artisan that used to be by the entrance of James Bond Beach... really wish I still had mine.

  • @sjladuke75
    @sjladuke754 ай бұрын

    Really beautiful skoolie!

  • @woolhaze
    @woolhaze Жыл бұрын

    Love a bus video with a sudden mechanical keyboard feature!

  • @chuckclark9464
    @chuckclark9464 Жыл бұрын

    I love what you did with the bus. The only thing different for me I would want a bigger shower. So I would make a smaller counter other than that everything looks great you guys did a good job.

  • @marthabturner456
    @marthabturner456 Жыл бұрын

    I love the colors of your bus😊!

  • @mowattlavern62
    @mowattlavern626 ай бұрын

    Love their bus

  • @ilovealexo
    @ilovealexo2 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous, fun couple and magnificent home wowww 👏👏

  • @ramseycheframbojordan7905
    @ramseycheframbojordan7905 Жыл бұрын

    I’m obsessed!

  • @kathyc6698
    @kathyc66982 жыл бұрын

    A really beautiful bus…and the solar!😮😊

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    Жыл бұрын

    so much solar!

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome build. Comfy, cozy, perfect!

  • @PaulDeatherage
    @PaulDeatherage Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant build! One of the best.

  • @kathrynmilesfenton2755
    @kathrynmilesfenton27559 ай бұрын

    Nicely done! And a walk-in closet! 😂 Seriously the most spacious closet I've seen in a bus build! Great job!

  • @rhemmie2825
    @rhemmie28252 жыл бұрын

    It really turned out beautiful!! I totally missed that cool desk area being built!!

  • @strawberrybubblegum3746
    @strawberrybubblegum37469 ай бұрын

    I love the layout, the designated spaces for each “room,” and the equal amount of storage for each of you. :) I could easily see myself living in this full-time!

  • @Costello64
    @Costello64 Жыл бұрын

    It's so nice and humble, great job. I wish I knew you guys, I can make those countertops look like a million dollars, walls and cabinetry for free. Your happy faces got my ❤️ instantly. If your ever in lancaster Pennsylvania call me, in a few weeks I can make your house look like a palace!

  • @cyndriay1551
    @cyndriay1551 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love everything about this beautiful bus home. So spacious & cozy & love how little nooks & areas were dedicated to spices, teas, appliances, etc. i could be oh so happy living in there. Thx for sharing your gorgeous space!

  • @junaidmansourmahdi1392
    @junaidmansourmahdi1392 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing couple 💑 So happy Time with you 🚌

  • @SkipSpotter
    @SkipSpotter Жыл бұрын

    If there is a Skoolie build ranking, this has got to be in the Top 2. It's refined, fresh and uncluttered, has great incorporated design ideas, while continuing to be minimalist with a modern feel. Both Thumbs Up!

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah man thanks so much!

  • @BartBourg
    @BartBourg Жыл бұрын

    Love the spice drawer 😂✌️

  • @whatthefridge1o1
    @whatthefridge1o1 Жыл бұрын

    The Marie condo folding method yess🙏

  • @carolynhiscock9457
    @carolynhiscock9457 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful home.

  • @americanrambler4972
    @americanrambler4972 Жыл бұрын

    Overall, a nice layout for your bus. Well thought out and executed. I like your portal passage way doors. Not a fan of your toilet choice however. But I am old and cranky. Your choice of using a shorter pusher bus was genius and a very good choice. Much better maneuverability and you can access many more parking areas and tighter streets and parking lot driveways. Looks like your still sorting out your mini split heat/cooling system. It will be interesting to see what you like and don’t like after a year or two and what future changes you will be making with your lessons learned and experiences.

  • @WayTruthLifeSkater
    @WayTruthLifeSkater2 жыл бұрын

    Justin crushed it

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Woohoo!

  • @sst6358
    @sst63582 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful home guys 💙watching from Dublin

  • @beatwizerd1976
    @beatwizerd1976 Жыл бұрын

    Beauty Bus guys!!! Love it

  • @tc-sn1vn
    @tc-sn1vn11 ай бұрын

    Great Job! Really feels like home!

  • @rhonegan17
    @rhonegan17 Жыл бұрын

    Sam is so cute and hsndsome

  • @MsChaCha-45
    @MsChaCha-45 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing and spacious too! Ceiling height appears high…I’m curious as to its actual height. Many blessings to you both!

  • @ails_imo
    @ails_imo Жыл бұрын

    Great song!

  • @davidthrower5187
    @davidthrower51876 ай бұрын

    Love this build, and great video!

  • @dean4558
    @dean4558 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down best bus build I've seen 🔥🔥

  • @trudyletson1264
    @trudyletson1264 Жыл бұрын

    wow! you have done an amazing job love it

  • @jamesskeen3392
    @jamesskeen3392 Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT JOB! 🤔I DIG YOUR SPICE DRAWER! 👍😂

  • @terrynorman1222
    @terrynorman12222 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful space👍🏽🥰I’d love to live in this space !

  • @trumpisatruepatriot3431
    @trumpisatruepatriot3431 Жыл бұрын

    Super sleek rig.

  • @arcadeashdown3579
    @arcadeashdown3579 Жыл бұрын

    Nice Trimet bus!

  • @imdurmac1
    @imdurmac12 жыл бұрын

    a really beautiful and thoughtful build. this is literally how i see my bus/van/tiny home. :)

  • @MobileDwellings

    @MobileDwellings

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @annierouleau8688
    @annierouleau86882 жыл бұрын

    WOW the work you did to achieve such a beautiful space just for you is wonderful. I would live in it any day. Great work

  • @martindowling1401
    @martindowling1401 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job!!!

  • @ruthannetalley4891
    @ruthannetalley4891 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, just beautiful

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie65742 жыл бұрын

    Very well done and cozy!

  • @liveyourlife7367
    @liveyourlife7367 Жыл бұрын

    A real beautiful home on wheels! Save alot of money!

  • @noorhayati9618
    @noorhayati9618 Жыл бұрын

    What a nice bus home.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 Жыл бұрын

    I really like this bus, it's a Lovely home.

  • @mohork
    @mohork Жыл бұрын

    Have you got a negative and positive cable connected to your batteries from the engine block to power up your batteries with an isolator switch relay in it. This helps when your bus batteries need a starting boost if it goes flat. Just switch your isolator on and the bus battery will have power when starting the engine. Also do you have solar too. Plus having the isolator helps recharge your batteries in-house for extra power, especially for those low sunlight days.

  • @shawnjones9829
    @shawnjones9829 Жыл бұрын

    I love the schoolie. Great use of space.

  • @margaretb2269
    @margaretb2269 Жыл бұрын

    Great use of space, comfortable enough for anyone to live in for years. It something I hope you hold on to the do future vacations even though you may have a house. Like that you had normal size appliances too . Choice of fridge was unusually great. If there was anything more one could ask for there, would be a clothes washer (but then that would be a house now🤔😁)

  • @earthrider700
    @earthrider7002 жыл бұрын

    Excellent build, 👏😁

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee Жыл бұрын

    Such a well organized and well thought out bus!!!! Kudo to you!👍👍

  • @geraldineanngregory1371
    @geraldineanngregory13712 жыл бұрын

    I like your separate refrigerator and freezer

  • @HOPEbus
    @HOPEbus Жыл бұрын

    Sweet build Guys . U both look super happy . Cheers to truly living this life 💗

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson51632 жыл бұрын

    Very nice.

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful home!

  • @ankushhardy3356
    @ankushhardy3356Ай бұрын

    As an Indian, Your spices drawer Approved 😂🎉

  • @subhashnaidu7327
    @subhashnaidu7327 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful video from Fiji lsland

  • @sandrafergueson8155
    @sandrafergueson8155 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful love this build!

  • @CharlesButler
    @CharlesButler Жыл бұрын

    WOW what an amazing home that you have there! I really love the setup and how is the ride when driving down the road.. I mean is really bumpy it looks like the bus may drive like a Cadillac. Awesome stuff guys. Travel Safe! .

  • @candyclemens4432
    @candyclemens4432 Жыл бұрын

    You have an awesome 👌bus home!!!! Love it!

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice and functional.

  • @dessiecamara9420
    @dessiecamara9420 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job love the set up

  • @bridgettepetty527
    @bridgettepetty527 Жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL BUS 🚌

  • @cleoburrows9144
    @cleoburrows91442 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Skoolie

  • @kingwah9009
    @kingwah9009 Жыл бұрын

    Clean and practical build

  • @michaels.8663
    @michaels.8663 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful build!

  • @arinasan247
    @arinasan247 Жыл бұрын

    Way cool!!!

  • @cziegle3794
    @cziegle37942 жыл бұрын

    Yay top 747 and top 42 likes and comments. Love your channel. Love this skoolie tour.

  • @lindapoore7608
    @lindapoore7608 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the tour! Thank you for sharing

  • @angelacarrasquillo2940
    @angelacarrasquillo29402 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🏠 bus wonderful people God bless

  • @ruxrox
    @ruxrox9 ай бұрын

    Ah, the Queen of "Actually ".

  • @Pdblee
    @Pdblee Жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome home. I would love to build something like it for myself one day.

  • @lesliekwan6654
    @lesliekwan66542 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing

  • @panhandletrains
    @panhandletrains Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👍

  • @jessieandtalie
    @jessieandtalie2 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!!!