Toyota Coaster Bus Conversion to Motorhome - 2022 Progress Recap

This video is a recap of the progress I made on my Toyota Coaster bus conversion during 2022. Sure looks a lot different now than it did back in January!
If you want to watch the whole journey so far, check out my playlist for the whole Toyota Coaster conversion from the beginning:
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  • @AGirlADogandABus
    @AGirlADogandABus Жыл бұрын

    One of the best things about making all my videos is that I can look back and see all of the work I have done and what I have achieved. I hope you enjoy this little recap as much as I do :)

  • @Deeptalkers

    @Deeptalkers

    Жыл бұрын

    This is 💯 the reason why I’m persevering with our videos! So when it’s done, we can watch the whole series and have a bloody good laugh at it!

  • @carlysymes275

    @carlysymes275

    Жыл бұрын

    You've done an incredible job Dyani!!! Love it

  • @sherbs58
    @sherbs58 Жыл бұрын

    You're a worker....you have left me for dead!

  • @trudyorth1419
    @trudyorth1419 Жыл бұрын

    What a learning journey it's been for you Dyani. Be proud!

  • @anonanon9385
    @anonanon9385 Жыл бұрын

    For some one who doesn't have much experience to build that was outstanding and absolutely brilliant. Great job.

  • @cassieoz1702
    @cassieoz1702 Жыл бұрын

    What fantastic progress Dyani. You must be justifiably proud of what you've achieved💗

  • @dawnagrey149
    @dawnagrey149 Жыл бұрын

    An amazing transformation. Looking forward to more in 2023.

  • @nonombre8589
    @nonombre858911 ай бұрын

    You mention in this video a lot of "first times". You could have fooled me, you did an amazing job. Great skills.

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    11 ай бұрын

    thanks!

  • @penejtownsend1841
    @penejtownsend1841 Жыл бұрын

    It’s been lovely making this journey with you. Thanks so much for sharing. I’m loving what you’re achieving and wish you all the very best for 2023! I have almost finished my coach build and it’s for sale with the hopes of starting a coaster build in the new year. I’ll definitely be referring to your videos for some much needed advise. Take care and see you next year!

  • @parkerbuyeradvocates5654
    @parkerbuyeradvocates5654 Жыл бұрын

    I want to be just like you when I grow up. So inspired by your workwomanship.

  • @notguilty1467
    @notguilty14676 ай бұрын

    i have a coaster and myself and my wife are about to start. i think you are doing a fantastic job with the cabinetry. well done and good luck!

  • @user-uk6px6nm2e
    @user-uk6px6nm2e2 ай бұрын

    Wow!!! So inspiring and exciting to watch !! Thanks for sharing and what a fantastic job you've done creating this special home on wheels.

  • @peteryoung9693
    @peteryoung9693 Жыл бұрын

    What a great job. Happy New year. All the best.

  • @rodneyfaulkner7453
    @rodneyfaulkner7453Ай бұрын

    well done on your build, I feel i would not be as confident, Great idea with your little stove

  • @nuggets.6774
    @nuggets.6774 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work. It looks great! Thanks for sharing your ideas/designs.

  • @bettyjolly4573
    @bettyjolly4573 Жыл бұрын

    💖🐾🖒I love what youve done so far Darlin🖒I look forward to seeing more of you💖🐾💖✌

  • @adventure_onthedaily9851
    @adventure_onthedaily9851 Жыл бұрын

    It's looking so good Dyani! Bloody well done. Must be nice to see such progress. Happy New Year :)

  • @fiona8452
    @fiona8452 Жыл бұрын

    WOW you’ve done an awesome job , looks so good, can’t wait to see it finished ✌🏼💚 Love the pull out stove idea.

  • @thevigarfeeling
    @thevigarfeeling Жыл бұрын

    Hello, this was amazing to watch, well done. You put in so much hard work. We loved this we have liked and subbed to show our support from our travel page. Chelsea and Mike

  • @ainsliejones3764
    @ainsliejones376411 ай бұрын

    Jesus your amazing. Fantastic post. Thanks

  • @yindyamarra
    @yindyamarra10 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant, well done

  • @HaydynBromley
    @HaydynBromley Жыл бұрын

    Ace job. Love your carpentry. 😉✊🏽

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @cravinchicken1844
    @cravinchicken1844 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing great job ❤

  • @anonanon9385
    @anonanon9385 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing job , awesome.

  • @Bakeralarni
    @Bakeralarni10 ай бұрын

    Amazing work. Well done

  • @bradleybishop_
    @bradleybishop_8 ай бұрын

    This is awesome can’t wait to see the end result!

  • @CarlosGarcia-xz8qb
    @CarlosGarcia-xz8qb Жыл бұрын

    Cool ride!

  • @ryanbarron1266
    @ryanbarron1266 Жыл бұрын

    Great work 🎉 thanks for sharing

  • @jedjdwyer
    @jedjdwyer4 ай бұрын

    Nice work great video and it looks excellent

  • @muzza566
    @muzza566 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely job done cheers

  • @benjaminnissen7977
    @benjaminnissen79777 ай бұрын

    Looking great 👍 Good job and good video

  • @abskondawhitsundays4052
    @abskondawhitsundays40522 ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @HSimon1981
    @HSimon198111 ай бұрын

    Hello I just subscribed to your channel and I really enjoyed this video keep it up

  • @craigreisgen8179
    @craigreisgen8179 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! You have some amazing skills. I have built a lot of things, but never so well as you are building this bus.

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Craig!

  • @kylebenjamin6120
    @kylebenjamin61205 ай бұрын

    Wow amazing video

  • @Gypsiegems
    @Gypsiegems11 ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh you are freaking amazing and such an inspiration ❤ I can't wait to repair my old bus

  • @proyectobaymax
    @proyectobaymax Жыл бұрын

    Excelente!!!!!

  • @ivanbuldo7676
    @ivanbuldo767610 ай бұрын

    Wot an orsum Reno! Congrats 😊

  • @ialmethen
    @ialmethen10 ай бұрын

    you are awesome

  • @Drew_peaballs_128
    @Drew_peaballs_1282 ай бұрын

    Yeah wow that’s a great job well done!!!

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @carlwereld5131
    @carlwereld51313 ай бұрын

    Great work

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @emmamaertens
    @emmamaertens Жыл бұрын

    Your build looks so good and this video was so insightful! Can I ask what mm foilboard you used and roughly how many boards you needed?

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Emma! I used 6 sheets of 25mm and about 2/3 sheet of 15mm (over some of the windows at the back)

  • @amandapinker2659
    @amandapinker2659 Жыл бұрын

    You do such a thorough job! Such an inspiration. We are currently converting a Nissan civilian bus. Where did you get your window tinting done? Are you happy with it? We are also SE Qld and looking to replace window seals and tinting next TIA

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Amanda. I had my windows tinted at a local panel beaters in Ipswich. They did a good job and I'm happy with the quality of their work, but to be honest, I don't think I would bother with tinting again. It does make the inside of the bus darker and my biggest problem is that they used polarised film (which I didn't even know was a thing) and the way they've done it means that when two panes of glass are in front of each other, there is total blackout. So if I open a window, I can't see out of the half that has the glass on it. It ruins the view. I have the same problem if the side door is open in front of the window behind it. If I was to get tinting again I would make sure they did NOT do it this way. Also, the tint is useless at night as it stops you from seeing outside (all I see is reflections of inside) but everyone else can see inside your bus. So you still need curtains anyway. I'm actually thinking of removing the tint from the two main windows on the passenger side, but I will see how much money I have left when everything else is finished.

  • @amandapinker2659

    @amandapinker2659

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AGirlADogandABus thank you so much for the response appreciate your honesty and attention to detail. Yes we have heard a few negatives but tinting too (which surprised me) mostly in regards to it makes the windows hot and thus maki g bus hot

  • @leonardwillingham9031
    @leonardwillingham9031 Жыл бұрын

    Great job. Wondering about the electrical - did you install behind the "side walls?" If not, why and what instead?

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    No I didn't. The only electrical wires that I have currently in the bus (aside from the bus electrics) are the ones from my Maxxair fans in the roof. They run behind the ceiling boards down to the side of the bus. They are the only wires that will be behind the walls. I want all of my electrical to be fully accessible so will be running all my wiring in conduit on the inside. It will be mostly hidden inside back of cabinets and under furniture. All my lighting will be either on side walls or under overhead cabinets, so no need for wires in the ceiling.

  • @twinkle_spark
    @twinkle_spark2 ай бұрын

    This is professional.....amazing job for first timer 😮 you got the neck of it. May i ask how much did that all cost in materials? Im planning to do one myself. First timer too

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    2 ай бұрын

    I have spent about $40,00 all up so far. That includes electrical, plumbing and appliances etc. I will be doing a full cost breakdown video in a few months when the build is totally finished

  • @user-ok8et5rl3n
    @user-ok8et5rl3n4 ай бұрын

    Beautiful van ! What is the mpg ?? Thanks Nicky.

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    4 ай бұрын

    Do you mean miles per gallon? Not sure. I get 6.8km/litre of diesel

  • @timf1303
    @timf130317 күн бұрын

    Love the video! Looking at doing the same. Do you know what the process is with registering it so you can drive it with a C class license? Do you have to remove all the extra seats to bring the weight down then they assess the weight and approve it as being under 4.5 ton?

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    6 күн бұрын

    I don't know the exact process of getting a coaster downgraded sorry because I've never done it. You would need to speak with an approved modification inspector in your state to find out. I actually increased my GVM to be able to carry more.

  • @agapemovement2577
    @agapemovement257718 күн бұрын

    Can you drive this with a regular license

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    18 күн бұрын

    no my bus has a GVM of 5.4T which makes it a heavy vehicle. you need a Light Rigid heavy vehicle licence to drive it

  • @agapemovement2577

    @agapemovement2577

    18 күн бұрын

    Wow that’s heavy must be all the timber, thanks for the reply the bus looks great

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    18 күн бұрын

    the bus currently weighs 4.2T. I had the GVM increased so I could carry more gear for my business

  • @hirinijoseph
    @hirinijoseph Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Do you teach yourself everything ?!

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I do! KZread and Google are my teachers LOL!

  • @Mr.Binks.
    @Mr.Binks. Жыл бұрын

    Thinking you should sell me this coaster when it's finished??😂😂

  • @AGirlADogandABus

    @AGirlADogandABus

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure! You can have it for a million bucks 😆

  • @Mr.Binks.

    @Mr.Binks.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AGirlADogandABus 🤣😅🤣😅

  • @roycefaggotter6860
    @roycefaggotter68609 ай бұрын

    You have done, an absolutely amazing job.