2005 40ft International School Bus Conversion w/ 10" Roof Raise

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Lauren and Nik didn't have any struggles downsizing into their tiny home. After college living and the pandemic, moving into a 40ft International skoolie seemed easy! They did a 10" roof raise that enhanced the gorgeous open layout. There's a massive kitchen with ample storage and counter space, with a residential-sized fridge and pantry.
This tiny home on wheels has 1000 watts of solar and 110 gallons of fresh water on board. The cozy feeling acquired throughout this build must come from the wood-burning stove, the hand-tiled wet bath, and the two pups that call it home.
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@alicegunn3970 Жыл бұрын

This bus is very roomy. Great layout, great thought into the build. Very Cozy. One of the top best builds I've seen so far.

@CharGuitarGirl Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best conversions I’ve seen. Everything you’ve chosen is what I would have chosen too ☺️

@JacindaH Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best, most practical and comfortable conversions I've seen!

@katrinasheets2997 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful little home and a super cute couple! This is probably one of my favorite bus builds and I love the aesthetic of the interior. 🤗

@sherettasharif1358 Жыл бұрын

I am Loving this home 🏘️...very well thought out for everything needed 👍🏿👍🏿 it's good to see and know that there are still young adults with great thinking 💯 thank you for sharing and I'm truly inspired. Safe and happy travels 🙏🏿💪🏿✌🏿

@lauriemsdiva Жыл бұрын

Wow! Your place is beautiful! You have a ton of space. I absolutely love your design. You really did a wonderful job!👍🏽

@cheepymcpeepy Жыл бұрын

Really love how neat and organized the utility closet is, you can see manuals and invoices and sticky notes 😍

@milliewidener2078 Жыл бұрын

This is about a perfect build. The only thing I would change is the eating space. I prefer a table and chair style to make it more like a kitchen, And since they feel like they have more storage than they need I would remove the front unit with the baskets and add some kind of cushy chairs

@pattihawks353 Жыл бұрын

Oh, keep the baskets! I love the look of them below the unit! Cozy space for meals is Nice!

@ritabroils6190 Жыл бұрын

I really like the layout, you made choices based on the current climate (i.e. supply chain situation). Good job of living in your bus and figuring out what you definitely needed.

@lindagibson9528 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful home...ya'll did very good planning it out. Oh dont worry, in time your empty storage will get filled lol. Good luck in your adventures and God bless.

@MM-ManifestingMiracles Жыл бұрын

You're an amazing couple, with a bright, wonderful home!

@lilianacastillo4663 Жыл бұрын

Living life! Cute couple you are and supporting each other! Gorgeous place.

@puppycat58 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful home...it's nice to be in bigger space than a small one...your home is light and airy....your fur baby is gorgeous 😍....lots of luck ❤️

@junaidmansourmahdi1392 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and comfortabl 🚌 house on wheels It's a good job 👍

@mezzamuddle Жыл бұрын

This is just lovely, I love the design and all the little touches that make it home. I could totally live in this bus, enjoy your adventures 😊

@frankdaniels9339 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’ve been watching these buses and vans being built, and they all have great ideas, but yours is my favorite for sure! 🎩

@susankustich1720 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Bus! Great job on everything! Lovely couple!

@pamelanowell1 Жыл бұрын

Love how you didn't plan it all down to the millimeter. So refreshing.

@ivankaeftimova8900 Жыл бұрын

Great story of how you guys built your bus. It's nice how you organised and made the DIY features. 😊😊

@jeffjenovese8780 Жыл бұрын

I really love your build and the decisions you made as you went along! Very real and relatable! Thank you for sharing best wishes to you!

@icouldbeevil3110 Жыл бұрын

Great use of space and a beautiful home.

@ruer4324 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful, absolutely love everything about it!😍

@nanetterivera6612 Жыл бұрын

KUDOS & Congrats! Great job you two, may you be blessed with Incredible Journeys ahead!

@moonchild7456 Жыл бұрын

OMG---I love this! Thank you so much for such a lovely and informative video! I LOVE the dinette, and everything you said made so much sense. How lucky you are to have each other!

@GoCrazyBaby3 Жыл бұрын

This thing is insane🤯 luxury for sure.

@bevtrue6937 Жыл бұрын

Great looking home. Very lovely and functional.

@terriehouston2058 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is so pretty

@nicolelisagatta9981 Жыл бұрын

I really like the layout , makes it look like a true home . Nice job!!

@msuehale Жыл бұрын

Fantastic layout. Great home!

@jeanfrench7280 Жыл бұрын

Great set up! Great to have the bathroom too. You're off to a good start in life.

@tWz4462 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful home and cute couple😍🥰❤️👍

@liveyourlife7367 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@SilviaGaray-yx1rn 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful Home ‼️ Congratulations 🎉

@marykoch1666 Жыл бұрын

Love your bus!

@TrevorBoughtABus Жыл бұрын

That's a really cool bus. I like how clean the quality of the build is without feeling sterile. 100% agree on the AC fridge. If your power system can support it that's the way to go.

@georgekerr8804 Жыл бұрын

Excellent raised bus conversion, the large size made it much easier to build out. You two did a super job. Love it. I have a 1989 36 foot HMC, the advantage of a used motorhome is simplicity, but I would prefer a bus. I do have some dry rot, not sure when I will have time to repair it.

@shirleythomas3416 Жыл бұрын

I love your tiny home

@MelissaMalzahn Жыл бұрын

This is a nice build. I love the bathroom. You have room to put in a bedroom for children. It's very homey.

@elainelipscomb1476 Жыл бұрын

You have done a tremendous job. Enjoy

@julietagarner7047 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful home

@Jaxismom Жыл бұрын

I love it absolutely love it great job guys

@wellnesswithfrugalmama Жыл бұрын

Love everything Well thought out and beautiful

@meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful home! Really well done.

@susannapesce2520 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@gardenlevel7385 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tour. It's a super project. One thing I worry about with school buses is whether they break down more than other vehicles?

@alexanderdavila4087 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing 🤩

@mingwang9557 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous built

@aaimashah1975 Жыл бұрын

What an #Outstanding & #WellOrganized built... #GoodJobDone...stay Blessed

@gretchenhamlin4282 Жыл бұрын

You guys are fantastic ! Great design ! You guys had money ! ...jk.. Absolutely 💯 % beautiful & livable. And Lauren , your hands are so pretty , your wedding ring is very nice GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS STAY SAFE 🙏 💛

@sandyworkman3025 Жыл бұрын

Nice rig! If you have extra room I would get a soak tub. If you have somewhere to store it you can pull it out and set it up either in your living area or outside and take your time filling it with super hot water and have a long hot soak instead of a 30 second shower. God bless and good luck in all your endeavors. 😎

@earthmamma85 Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@shirleythomas3416 Жыл бұрын

I love your timey home

@barbwatkins3676 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys! Very well thought out and looks really attractive. Personally do like the extra space... keeps the bus looking clean and uncluttered...and also makes mobile life easier with dogs. Many more happy travels. Hey from Australia. 🌈

@mealsbymilan1049 Жыл бұрын

1 word #Phenomenal 👌🏾🙌🏾 ( I want A layout like this in an RV to travel summers w/the kids ). Would love to have them help us w/ the build …the thought ..the planning ..the details #Superb 🫶🏾 ( that all in one Ventless w/d combo & entire bathroom set up are my faves ..oh & the custom bed too lol 😂 I literally can’t wait to do this in an RV … so cool 😎 🙌🏾

@rosepetal21 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us. You did a fantastic job 👏 👍

@heleneshannon6204 Жыл бұрын

I really like your bus. Very nice

@wendyrobertson3899 Жыл бұрын

If internet is a problem, try Nomad internet instead of the little jet pack type thing you have now. It might be a better fit. Nice, well thought out floor plan. Happy trails y'all

@FelipeRoehe Жыл бұрын

Parabéns pela iniciativa de compartilhar conhecimento e Experiências aqui. Vou seguir a jornada de vocês aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

@chofa6769 2 ай бұрын

Love the wall art behind your husband what is that made of? Bus is awesome . Happy travels. 💜🙏🏻

@beverlyredmond1160 Жыл бұрын

Very nice . beautiful

@gailm1122 Жыл бұрын

Great home~

@tammycruz8189 Жыл бұрын

I really like the bus 🚐

@gilvraywilliams7231 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@vondamcdonaldgolding9283 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour. That's a awesome tiny home. How much money did it cost in total?

@Brett_Nebraska 3 ай бұрын

I didn't even know lifting the roof on something like was even possible. Thats insane. And cool

@arabella959 Жыл бұрын

Another tiny home channel mentioned that Starlink has a system to install on Sckoolies or RV for Satellite Internet. You might want to contact them and check it out.

@garypitonak5340 Жыл бұрын

You 2 did a very nice design and layout floor plan. The raised roof makes is look so much bigger. That was a good idea. All pluming of joints in one area. I like the stove idea, also. Cooking stove is better than electric. Where's the guest room, just joking.

@jeanniegeiser9676 2 ай бұрын

Very classy!

@MrDonnymyers Жыл бұрын

I like your house bus

@linhdasagen6498 Жыл бұрын

Something not stressed in all these interviews is how they continue to support this lifestyle.

@olbird7647 Жыл бұрын

They talked quite a bit about how they both have digital jobs that they do on the road.

@ledocdeporto 5 ай бұрын

amazing, love it

@lynnescaddan8919 Жыл бұрын

I really like ur kitchen sink, u could wash ur socks & smalls in there. U have a nice home.

@jacquelineobrien7264 Жыл бұрын

Can you share your bathroom sink?! We are converting a bus too and we have been having a hard time finding a small sink for our bathroom. That sink looks like it would easily fit into our bathroom!

@tawainjones8414 4 ай бұрын

Awesome❣️

@vonheise Жыл бұрын

Starlink is coming soon to moving homes, just keep up with what is available and when.

@mr2del 7 ай бұрын

SWEET!!

@cabinvibesebaystore8956 Жыл бұрын

New sub ! Liked ✌️🤩👍🙏

@brianasigman1540 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please make a video of the details costs of everything, And also places and costs to park on a monthly+ basis? How long did it take you to make the house? Thank you!

@trailrider7046 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, you are asking a lot. Some of this you can research for yourself. But maybe this couple will let you copy their homework. lol.

@andypelaez4772 Жыл бұрын

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@christopherlucas1395 Жыл бұрын

This bus is immaculate!!!! Just one question: does it get pretty stuffy in your bedroom during the summer months? I didn’t see an air conditioner in the rear or a skylight for extra ventilation.

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have an AC unit in the middle of the bus that circulates through really well. We also keep a little oscillating fan in there too.

@icouldbeevil3110 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much insurance is on something like this. Is it regular car insurance or something else because it's also a home?

@rumblethis2023 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. But how heavy is that now as with all the heavy wood, tile and appliances fascinated to know what it tops out at.

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

We’ve actually never gotten weighed, definitely something we’ve always been curious of too!

@rumblethis2023 Жыл бұрын

@@laurenweinmeister4082 I have a class A and GW is important for both safety and longevity of vehicle and people as it has design limits on things like tires, brakes etc. Insurance also may have an issue if something were to happen.. I do love what you built though.😁

@nicoleyoshihara4011 Жыл бұрын

❤

@whatsupdate Жыл бұрын

Hey I just subbed to Brian bear Butler’s KZfaq (found him on primal outdoors). Didn’t know he shoots these videos. What a cool tiny world! Y’all check out his channel.

@jackiekeesaman1571 6 ай бұрын

Nice

@jamesyork4160 Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, what was the scrapyard that you ended up getting the bus from in VA? Im a VA resident looking to build a skoolie soon.

@jotaylor7450 Жыл бұрын

I am wondering if there is an answer to this question yet or if someone found the answer elsewhere.

@Lovelace069 Жыл бұрын

Hi she said we went with this route. Which route was that? Its either RV propane or solar considered but they went with this route. Did anyone catch which route?

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the confusion, we went with a 120V fridge.

@Salgood Жыл бұрын

I don't get why so many people put their water systms in close proximity to electical systms of any kind...lovely bus but that makes me anxious just looking at it.

@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bus build… but I wasn’t clear on the fridge… was it an RV / Propane fridge or 120V? It sounded like it is propane, but she stopped mid thought and just said “I recommend this method” but didn’t specifically say what that method was.

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

Our fridge is 120V, sorry for the confusion on that!

@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy Жыл бұрын

@@laurenweinmeister4082 no worries… thank you for replying! Love the build you did!

@vanjoy1781 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive for such young people having the money to do all this. Did you guys save and pay cash or did you have to go into debt? Thanks.

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

We owned the bus for 19 months before finishing it and moving in, we just saved up and paid cash for the conversion as we went along.

@MediaBuster Жыл бұрын

They REALLY need to add the COST of the bus, the renovation, monthly expenses etc..

@janinafisher101 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I am confused about the fridge... she recommends you go this route - which route? She seems to say it is plug in but then she says it uses "no solar power." Is she exaggerating? Does she mean very little solar power? It is really helpful to be very clear in describing things like this. Otherwise, a lovely tour.

@tina-mariedelamerens1110 Жыл бұрын

Think she meant reg fridge on solar, rather than a smaller RV fridge

@laurenweinmeister4082 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, it’s a 120V fridge and it uses very little power on our setup.

@janinafisher101 Жыл бұрын

@@laurenweinmeister4082 Thanks very much for the clarification. Good to know! Could you share the brand name and where you got it?

@bphiggs Жыл бұрын

Very nice informative tour and I want to wish the both of you happy journeys filled with wonderful times !!!! Be sure to stay safe and purchase yourselfs a handgun to be sure that you prevail if you two are ever assaulted or attacked in a vicious incident !!!! There is no substitute for readiness and awareness. Better safe than sorry is the take away here in my speil !!! Bye

@gailzszhearn5542 Жыл бұрын

I love your build!

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@TLC- Жыл бұрын

Where’s this school bus graveyard?

@fluffyduckbutt24 Жыл бұрын

Starlink will solve ur internet problem.

@killerdeamonking Жыл бұрын

Not really no , their speeds have dropped off due to the recent load and they have pretty much juat made it so you have to be in specific areas for it to work and they dont cover all areas of the world yet. Not to mention the high equipment cost + montly bill for it has increased by a lot.