They quit paying rent to live in a bus! Full skoolie tour & costs

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Salina and Marcelo take us on a tour of their short bus turned Tiny Home. This skoolie conversion cost the same as what they were paying per year for rent in San Diego. This decision to downsize and live a more affordable lifestyle has helped them achieve financial freedom and pursue their dreams.
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0:00 On this week's episode...
1:01 Meet Salina & Marcelo
1:15 Before renovating a school bus
1:56 Renovating the bus
2:14 Total cost
3:12 Exterior bus features
4:15 What's on the roof?
4:47 More exterior features
5:47 Storage garage
6:25 Fresh water system
6:42 Exterior tour continued...
7:50 About the engine
8:05 Welcome inside!
8:40 Convertible bathroom set-up
9:20 Interior overview
10:32 Kitchen tour
15:15 Making room for ice cream (of course)!
16:05 Bedroom
17:01 Dining room
19:08 Power system
20:06 Front cab
20:50 Finding the lifestyle that makes you happy
21:57 Until next time...
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Пікірлер: 150

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n Жыл бұрын

    Great build. I agree. Do it while you’re young. Unfortunately I am from the generation that spent time camping in RV’s but living in them was pretty much unheard of. Now that I’m older, my health isn’t what I wish it was so I’m pretty much grounded. It’s a shame really because i’ve been plagued by an “adventure bug” my whole life. Live large!!

  • @goldenhippie1984

    @goldenhippie1984

    11 ай бұрын

    Hugs

  • @belindadeharms7840
    @belindadeharms7840 Жыл бұрын

    Just LOVE see people fulfilling their dream ❤

  • @karlamunoz9437

    @karlamunoz9437

    Жыл бұрын

    I have fulfilled mine; being away from you 😂

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын

    I love your bus! So well thought out and beautiful! Such a charming couple.

  • @debkincaid2891
    @debkincaid2891 Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely young couple! I love EVERYTHING about this bus. So beautiful: countertops, stair tiles, the table! 😍 Great job. Enjoy!

  • @peterelliott2681
    @peterelliott2681 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the new of a baby on the way. So happy for the two of you. Best parenting advice is to make sure your never too busy to love and care for each other. Kids always do the best when they see mum and dad in love, and caring for each other.

  • @mezzamuddle

    @mezzamuddle

    Жыл бұрын

    That is excellent advice 😊

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m guessing these wonderful well wishes are for Jenna?? 🩷🩷🩷

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 Жыл бұрын

    Good for them choosing a lifestyle that's right fir them! Great job on the bus, even if they'd do a few things differently... it's working.

  • @nancimiller6850
    @nancimiller6850 Жыл бұрын

    Trellis frame, genius.

  • @helened6896
    @helened6896 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous build. Really like the photo table and entry steps. Good success to you two, and stay safe.🌹

  • @cgan2013
    @cgan2013 Жыл бұрын

    Not my thing, but to each his/her own. Great job building it out, but I could not do this long term.

  • @janlint7434
    @janlint7434 Жыл бұрын

    Your hack for making the slides on the upper cabinets (using the trellis frames) is genius! 😮 I love 💗 that! You did a fantastic job on the whole bus build. Enjoy the open road. ❤

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio3816 Жыл бұрын

    Great idea with the pillow storage!!!

  • @robinmiller5256
    @robinmiller5256 Жыл бұрын

    Love the 3 window look..very original. Very cool bus! I’ll be doing mine in 2024. Cheers from Montana!

  • @keithrock939
    @keithrock939 Жыл бұрын

    Love Billie the bus 🚐 have a beautiful life and a safe journey God bless ❤️

  • @maryjoschlee2297
    @maryjoschlee2297 Жыл бұрын

    This build is perfect for many reasons. Maybe a bit heavy,but love the shower toilet set up.

  • @marisalara7509
    @marisalara7509 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way your bus turned out! Great job! The design and colors work really well! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lukekao8136
    @lukekao813611 ай бұрын

    The photos on that table look great the way it is, kind of "old timey" teehee. :)Great job on the entire build.

  • @montanasugrplm
    @montanasugrplm Жыл бұрын

    GREAT JOB………ITS NICE YOU WERE ABLE TO HAVE A TOILET AND SHOWER………HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU………ENJOY YOUR LIVES AND STAY SAFE………♥️

  • @enosyodermattieyoder4298
    @enosyodermattieyoder4298 Жыл бұрын

    Ok I always watching this channel but I really love the intro music! Good job!

  • @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nonyabizness.original
    @nonyabizness.original Жыл бұрын

    “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” ― Bob Marley

  • @junglekutz5625
    @junglekutz5625 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness, you scaled the side of that bus like a spider. Good for you tho......that'll work!

  • @maryhight6030
    @maryhight6030 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful build. Love your home 🤩

  • @lindagibson9528
    @lindagibson9528 Жыл бұрын

    Awe such a lovely couple. Their bus is gorgeous!

  • @Daysgobye52
    @Daysgobye52 Жыл бұрын

    If I were roughing it, or a weekend camping trip, I might use something like this. But never to live in full time. The bathroom and refrigerator situation is a deal breaker.

  • @abikeesclerosada
    @abikeesclerosada Жыл бұрын

    Nice bus. Marcelo is from Brazil, he was a professional skater, he won some big competitions. His english is quite good in my opinion.

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! His English and his skateboarding are pretty impressive 😉

  • @gailsgig
    @gailsgig Жыл бұрын

    You do the most interesting tiny homes and unique builds!!!! I have now followed you for years!

  • @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful bus safe travels always

  • @JaneNewAuthor
    @JaneNewAuthor Жыл бұрын

    Great bus, great people, some excellent ideas. Thank you!

  • @ubielreza3047
    @ubielreza3047 Жыл бұрын

    Billy the buuus I love these guys 👊💙

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    We love you!

  • @cheriemonami
    @cheriemonami Жыл бұрын

    Life is short, especially if you're having fun. It is very long if you're not.

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 Жыл бұрын

    What a great couple you are!! I love your outlook on life= doing what makes you happy!!! That is so important!!! Your bus is beautiful ~ enjoy every moment of every day! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles Жыл бұрын

    Lovely bus! Really worried about him living in Texas, given all the craziness, guns, and from what I heard lately, the HEAT! Stay safe in the USA, but so happy they're mobile and not locked down like most folks.

  • @user-on7zd8yi8g

    @user-on7zd8yi8g

    Жыл бұрын

    🙄

  • @flexlevelfitness4713

    @flexlevelfitness4713

    11 ай бұрын

    Nothing crazy here. People aren't running around shooting people or sticking them up lmbo.. Just simply the heat... They will not make it unless they have at the least 1 15.5k BTU Ac

  • @johannemilsom7503
    @johannemilsom7503 Жыл бұрын

    I loved watching what you've done. Continue with your fabulous life!

  • @user-cr5wk6mt6g
    @user-cr5wk6mt6g Жыл бұрын

    I love that you guys have a video on Jenna's channel! We saw you in Florence, Oregon at the skate park. You're such a cute couple! What a fun adventure - good for you!

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw, thanks so much!!!! We are loving Oregon, Florence was one of favorites!

  • @HPTFan
    @HPTFan Жыл бұрын

    Love the Reggae music has been playing in the background.

  • @miremor7807
    @miremor7807 Жыл бұрын

    Love the Skoolie …❤ I also saw a house made of recycle materials and stones Cartagena Colombia planeta Juan ❤

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat11 ай бұрын

    Great job. The fridge/drawer issue is not a problem at all. Life is a short bus!

  • @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam
    @TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam11 ай бұрын

    Amazing build. Because of their unique interior, they were able to utilize the spaces and looks so organized. 👏👏

  • @elisabethm9655
    @elisabethm9655 Жыл бұрын

    You guys did a great job!

  • @juliedavis3799
    @juliedavis3799 Жыл бұрын

    I have the same tiles on my kitchen backsplash that you have on your steps. I love them!

  • @williamcochell9889
    @williamcochell9889 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, Nice bus! Being nosy, just curious, what do you do for a living while traveling?

  • @chancecsmith
    @chancecsmith Жыл бұрын

    Nice bike. BMX represent.

  • @juniper617
    @juniper617 Жыл бұрын

    I can see why a couple would pick a skoolie, because you have a fair amount of space. But I don’t think I’d like the setup where you’re not sitting next to each other while driving. You did a great job with the build.

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    Trust us- the passenger seat was a big issue! We tried hard to find on that would fit, but it just wasn’t happening. We definitely miss riding side by side, but it’s just something to do different in the next build!

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 Жыл бұрын

    Great bus! Very cozy too!

  • @raylenetatum8185
    @raylenetatum818511 ай бұрын

    Totally awesome build. Wishing this couple fun and safe travels. :)

  • @PaiviProject
    @PaiviProject Жыл бұрын

    Hey, this tiny home was really nice. Happy Traveling ❤

  • @martindowling1401
    @martindowling140111 ай бұрын

    Love your skoolie! Hope you are having fun!

  • @rosameijering5161
    @rosameijering5161 Жыл бұрын

    Guys i love how optimistic you are very refreshing

  • @kevinwright7931
    @kevinwright7931 Жыл бұрын

    Converting electricity to heat takes a lot of power.

  • @rosied9098
    @rosied909811 ай бұрын

    Love this couple and their beautiful bus! Here's to doing Life your way!

  • @duanelawrence78
    @duanelawrence78 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks for sharing!!✌️🇺🇲

  • @mestinks
    @mestinks Жыл бұрын

    Great cosy bus, I liked the advice about 10 inches in the bed is too much 😅

  • @CAM-fq8lv
    @CAM-fq8lv10 ай бұрын

    Love the dining table and chairs.

  • @kathejohnson4241
    @kathejohnson424111 ай бұрын

    Beautiful home. Lovely couple.

  • @crissy9792
    @crissy9792 Жыл бұрын

    Love it, well thought out. An idea for the gap under the drawer(for the wheel well) could you get a pull out basket there? X

  • @karenm8948
    @karenm8948 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!

  • @StormyDoesVR
    @StormyDoesVR Жыл бұрын

    not gonna lie, it looks like a very nice bus... but my gosh, I think my bedroom has more than 90 square feet, eek

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan89198 ай бұрын

    Thanq for the video At least with no steps, no thieves will get on top of your bus. That resin unit is beautiful. The toilet and shower are a great idea. Your kitchen is great I love those taps. Only thing I'm not a fan off is sliding cupboard doors, I've got them & dislike them.

  • @ricksmith7631
    @ricksmith7631 Жыл бұрын

    i noticed something with your batteries which could be an expensive issue later. its called cross-connecting. witht he threee batteries hooked in parallel, you have the battery lead both connected to the same batteries. move one of the leads to the last terminal of the battery bank. this way you draw from all three batteries equally. so if battery one has the positive connected to it, then battery three should have the negative connected there. this forces all the batteries to act in unison, they charge better and last longer. your setup from what i could see draws a majority of its power from the first battery and lets the other two just supply additional current, they wont last long this way. now i only had about 2 seconds to see this so if your connections are already done this way no problem. im a rv tech and have been doing work like this for 26 years, before then i was a diesel tech and we use the same approach to multiple batteries. i do like your setup though and running entirely on electric-and making it work is great. if i were doing this, id wanna go propane but then where i live it gets a little chilly at night 5 months of the year.

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this info! We had just completed some “emergency” repairs and the battery area was a total mess. Wish we could have cleaned that up before the tour. We’ve made some changes since, though. Seriously, thank you so much.

  • @VillelaHN
    @VillelaHN Жыл бұрын

    Cute little bus ❤

  • @solorsix
    @solorsix Жыл бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 Жыл бұрын

    Looks Amazing

  • @beulahboling5422
    @beulahboling542210 ай бұрын

    This is so adorable

  • @Nivasi
    @Nivasi9 ай бұрын

    JUST finished my 5 window bluebird gas bus. I do NOT live in it FT - but really enjoy being in it & enjoying the travel. And yes they are convenient for camping mine is appx 20 ft long - can park in reg parking spot. Perfect for any Nat'l or State park

  • @RebelwheelsNYCShow
    @RebelwheelsNYCShow Жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of living in a bus but what do you do for security? if your bus is stolen, you lose your vehicle AND your home?

  • @michaelcummings7246

    @michaelcummings7246

    Жыл бұрын

    How often are you going to be leaving your home for more then a couple hours when you take it with you everywhere you go? Besides if you get away from other people out in the greater outdoors where it's quiet and you can really enjoy it there's no one around to take it.

  • @mariebotha8893
    @mariebotha8893 Жыл бұрын

    Ek is trots op julle Geniet julle vryheid Ek skoon jaloers Dankie dat julle dit vir ons wys❤

  • @emartin851
    @emartin851 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice build!

  • @helanalurie9962
    @helanalurie9962 Жыл бұрын

    Current main stream lifes are like a mental prison? Agree! Best ever description... ❤. Well done to the brave ones living free! ❤❤❤❤ Love the bus!

  • @vickilgabriel8499
    @vickilgabriel849911 ай бұрын

    I’d love to know more about those fabulous seats! I have a bus the same size as yours and I absolutely love your layout. I love all the best as I’ve seen and I’ve been looking for years I think, gonna tear mine out and start over.

  • @joannewalter9075
    @joannewalter907510 ай бұрын

    Wow great job

  • @rosameijering5161
    @rosameijering5161 Жыл бұрын

    Whow impressed withthe shower

  • @annelee9395
    @annelee9395 Жыл бұрын

    Love your new house. I would love to get a bus and build me one like that

  • @V4NLIFE_CANADA
    @V4NLIFE_CANADA10 ай бұрын

    17:34 saddest meal I’ve seen in a long time 😂 but beautiful build 🎉

  • @kaylanewbill3293
    @kaylanewbill3293 Жыл бұрын

    Finally got notified for videos again. KZread is being weird.

  • @meridethhendry5733

    @meridethhendry5733

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! I finally had to go to my scribe lists to find them. Today was the first time KZread notified me again.

  • @cinnamon8884
    @cinnamon8884 Жыл бұрын

    love it!

  • @michaeldavies9533

    @michaeldavies9533

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys you did a great job with the build ,you utilised every bit of space so it all works well. Regards from Hereford UK

  • @upnorthcountrygirl3127
    @upnorthcountrygirl312711 ай бұрын

    Yes I love this

  • @johnsanchez8538
    @johnsanchez8538 Жыл бұрын

    Right on 😁

  • @bassdivamtm
    @bassdivamtm Жыл бұрын

    Bravo. Carpe Diem! Beautiful home!

  • @joel-em3et
    @joel-em3et Жыл бұрын

    I love the bus! I love the hippie attitude you both have on life! The gas mileage really sucks though. I guess not so bad if you have a couple ebikes to do your errands instead of starting up the gas guzzler.

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    The big buses get about 5, so we always remember that and try to stay thankful and keep in mind gas is basically our rent!

  • @t.j.m3987
    @t.j.m3987 Жыл бұрын

    I always wonder where these people park legally?

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes it’s a challenge but we have a a great community full of resources

  • @eleanorcramer7986
    @eleanorcramer798611 ай бұрын

    Door looks legit instead of house door. Use security glass film to stop smash ins. See Kurt and Snow Van tips.

  • @BaconNDCheese
    @BaconNDCheese11 ай бұрын

    no matter which tiny home channel I watch, every time someone says they love to cook, the shot of the food is always grass with some bread..... lol or just grass and a drink.... Edit: always raw veggies too.. not even cooked for that matter lmao

  • @becorations1
    @becorations1 Жыл бұрын

    Very cute build! I don’t think I’ve seen one of these videos with so many regrets. Maybe it’s time to build one to your satisfaction. There are an awful lot of things you don’t seem to like.

  • @SalinaBastos

    @SalinaBastos

    Жыл бұрын

    We love our bus sooo much, but we learned a lot in the process and we are already ready to build another one and make it even better!

  • @becorations1

    @becorations1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SalinaBastos I imagine the first build is 100% a learning experience. It just sounds like it’s time for this couple to do the same, and I bet it will be amazing!

  • @mielesutter4159
    @mielesutter415911 ай бұрын

    I would love a bus like yours. I would find a place to park it and landscape.

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Жыл бұрын

    Really nicely done, guys!

  • @rickdejean4649
    @rickdejean4649 Жыл бұрын

    Cute couple

  • @kamikazitsunami
    @kamikazitsunami11 ай бұрын

    Goes inside 8:08

  • @bobduron
    @bobduron5 ай бұрын

    I have the exact bus that I am converting. I want to move the electrical from the front to the left side. How much trouble was it for you? Where did you move it too?

  • @forbiddenknowledgeseeker
    @forbiddenknowledgeseeker Жыл бұрын

    Rad!

  • @glendacolter3061
    @glendacolter306111 ай бұрын

    Is there a bathroom? I couldn’t see

  • @Lisa-eo9gd
    @Lisa-eo9gd Жыл бұрын

    Can you support yourself as a professional skateboarder? What is the average length of a skateboarding career? How can anyone afford to run something that gets ten miles to the gallon of gasoline? (Especially with California gas prices.)

  • @kntwing23
    @kntwing23 Жыл бұрын

    they still need money for food/gas etc? how do they get $$?

  • @michelelindseth8250
    @michelelindseth8250 Жыл бұрын

    How do you buy a bus?

  • @kerryowen-holmes3719
    @kerryowen-holmes3719 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice. What about adopting a cat?

  • @pauljoey7977
    @pauljoey7977 Жыл бұрын

    Shower & toilet? Trust me. I got cancer at 58 and needed to retire. Thank Jesus I didn't act like kids and not plan ahead

  • @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    @TinyHouseGiantJourney

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a shower & toilet

  • @shaxnozanasimova7547
    @shaxnozanasimova7547 Жыл бұрын

    🤩🤩😍😍🥰🥰😚😘😚😘

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @angelinalarocque3041
    @angelinalarocque3041 Жыл бұрын

    Where is the bathroom¿

  • @bethdavis5470
    @bethdavis547011 ай бұрын

    20,000.00 extra aside from the bus and u did most the labor!! Was much of that for engine or transmission work??!!

  • @MarcoTorrance
    @MarcoTorrance Жыл бұрын

    The bathroom is so adorable! You can see your partner p00ping, plus you can smell it! =D Seriously such "bathrooms" are ridiculous to me.

  • @joannelund2053
    @joannelund2053 Жыл бұрын

    What do you mean "short bus".

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