Family of 6 in Self Converted 40 Ft. School Bus

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AJ & John, plus their four incredible little ones, converted this school bus into their dream home to create memories they will cherish forever. Before they chose buslife, this wild family lived on a farm where they encouraged their kids to discover themselves before they jumped into life on the road. They originally planned on living in their bus for just a year, but within the few short months they've lived on the road, both AJ & John already know that a year won't be enough time.
This beautiful bus features a massive U-shaped couch, double door refrigerator/freezer combo, a full sized bathroom, plus a fun bunk room for their children. John, who is a carpenter, absolutely loved building this bus & has decided that building out skoolies could be the business adventure of a lifetime & a way to keep them traveling for as long as they desire.
Shot by: / abeandmel_vantravels
Edited by: / filmbro_
00:00 Introduction
00:42 School Bus Living Room
02:06 School Bus Solar
04:53 School Bus Toilet
05:06 School Bus Cab/Driver
07:15 Buslife w/ Kids
08:44 School Bus Kitchen
13:46 Why Buslife
16:12 School Bus Bathroom
17:38 School Bus Closet for Family of 6
19:18 School Bus Bunkhouse for Kids
20:23 School Bus Exterior
21:55 Future Plans for the School Bus
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@devoe365 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the first time I’ve seen kids not in coffin bunks while parents get a huge bed. Love this so much more then many of the buses I see.

@michaeldavies9533 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, what an absolute beautiful well thought out bus. ,so glad that you think enough of your children as to not to put them I small bunks,hope that your travels are all fulfilling. Regards from Hereford UK

@Amber-jm7lu Жыл бұрын

@@poropurxn 😂😂to 😮😅😅😊😊😊m1a😅😅😅😅j

@nicolesnaturalpath8010 Жыл бұрын

Parents need to sleep well for us to handle all this crazy!! Lolol in my opinion. And plus the kids always end up in the parents bed!! 😂💕

@SparkleYT37 Жыл бұрын

I’ve looked the “bunk area” over a few times and it doesn’t look any different from so many others. The bunk area ( closed in beds to support privacy) with a bigger bed against the back window. I’m confused or missing something.

@mariamoshogianni7008 Жыл бұрын

@@SparkleYT37agreed

@tammyjantzen9004 Жыл бұрын

What a great example of a healthy family. The layout, design and decor is awesome. It felt homey right off the bat!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! We’re a very grateful, happy family-always seeing ourselves as rich folk-very content waking up making every day great in its own way ☺️

@felisaboettcher4448 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the Best parents! The children's sleeping areas are well thought-out. Nice place for them to be! Your bus has Character. Cozy but enough space, the book shelves, the clothes in a Beautiful antique looking closet! A thoughtful transition for the whole family! Thank You for sharing your home with us!

@duckie0892 Жыл бұрын

Six kids in that bus in the winter, i'de loose my mind. Great job on the bus, though.

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Aw it’s so sweet to read comments like this☺️ We appreciate it!!!!

@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bus. Not every parent does plant based well. But everyone in this family looks very healthy and well fed! And it makes me wonder if we could do more plant based meals. Thank you!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

I use to be the picky-est eater on the planet-no joke! So much of it is about your mindset. That and, for us, doing it TOGETHER made it so fun! We had wanted to make the switch for years and finally got serious about the adventure & made it a priority. Best wishes to you on your journey!☺️

@deboraholmsted1625 Жыл бұрын

so well designed. Love the kids area, they got bunks, floor space and a sitting bench and storage. Brilliant!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sincerely!!! I put so much thought into the design & it’s worked out awesome-for everyone!!!! -AJ

@daddyb60056 Жыл бұрын

That's a 39 feet Thomas flatnose bus. Possibly the best school bus ever made. Drives like a dream.

@lynnescaddan8919 2 ай бұрын

Great home on wheels. I cant see anything i dislike. That draining for plates is a brilliant idea

@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is the bunk set up and I love the closet in the hallway

@erikamassey3582 Жыл бұрын

What a privilege it would be to be a member of this family, sets you up for life!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Aw what a kind thing to say! As parents, we strive to create an environment that supports our kids exploring all of their curiosities & choosing to sell the farm and evolve to our next chapter of travel in the bus, just seemed like the beat way for them to be able to do that 😌 -AJ

@BoriquaBBW Жыл бұрын

That waredrobe from the restore is beautiful!!!!!

@PeteLogan101 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bus, great family!

@suehorn4182 Жыл бұрын

I wish they would have mentioned the home schooling and income while traveling.

@barbsexton2003 Жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job on your bus. I hope you enjoy your travels.

@mysticalmisty9772 3 ай бұрын

One of the most thoughtful layouts I’ve seen when it comes to a large family, especially the kids room and the bathroom! It’s also nice to see lots of books around that alone makes it a home for me…. I know I’m 9mths from when you posted this but it only popped up today, I hope your all well and still living the dream 😊

@TheWanderingNichols Жыл бұрын

Wow! Love this bus, it's such a unique design! Your kids are going to have such a fun time traveling and learning!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, before we built this one, I’d seen a few others and just really didn’t like the long hallway feel…I feel like a lot of them are just not very creative & have been built with very similar layouts 🤷 coming up with a different design, that suited all our needs and wants & felt like HOME was so fun! Can’t wait to start on our next bus here in a couple of weeks!!! AJ

@Bishal_Goswami 7 ай бұрын

Out of all the amazing things when you see Books, and good space for kids, as well as no big space for parents, thats what lovely, cultured, healthy, educated family looks like.

@jambgsu07 Жыл бұрын

Love all the bookshelves!

@liciadeb8292 Жыл бұрын

Love your beautiful bus.

@margaretb2269 Жыл бұрын

Wise persons in testing the waters 1st and cautiously going slow. Lucky to have each other. Really talented husband . Unusual beautifully built structures and layout. Certainly can't limit such talent (so wise turning that into an income). Thanks for sharing.👌👍👍👍👏ooh that double sink makes much sense too.👍

@kristenvincent3622 Жыл бұрын

I love the angles and all the bookshelving it really makes it feel open while still making the reading materials available. My books and my rocks and the things I most value and seeing such a well laid out library in a bus is inspiring

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, designing it to feel big & still fit the things that are important to us in it was fun! I think having a partner who could make all my out-of-the-box ideas come true was what made it all possible 😁 -AJ

@Desertfox92308 Жыл бұрын

I love the build, but leaving a farm for a bus doesn't seem wise especially in these crazy times. Did they keep the farm as a home base?

@jannier9766 Жыл бұрын

They sold their farm

@jjohnstone9920 2 ай бұрын

what a beautiful home. I love the book collection

@carlapierle8623 Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Hoosiers! What a unique layout! It helps when the parents are willing to sacrifice a bedroom so the kids can have one. Love all the bookshelves and the armoire from the Restore.

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Hey there, Hoosier! 👋 well, we don’t feel like we sacrificed anything because we get the whole front 2/3rds of the bus at night😁😁😁

@carlapierle8623 11 ай бұрын

@@amandajoboener5486 Love that attitude!!

@hollyvick181 2 ай бұрын

Love the kids sleeping area!

@bradleyrm Ай бұрын

Like the bus…love the family.❤

@donnawarmouth9329 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful family and beautiful bus build

@lisarettig2740 Жыл бұрын

By far the best layout I’ve ever seen! Excellent!!

@smeenasiddiqui7464 Жыл бұрын

😂😊😊The Wild Family....l call it The most beautiful place for a family. Best wishes 2023

@marybates2201 Жыл бұрын

Now that is something i love to see... shelves of books

@vonheise Жыл бұрын

There are two types of KZfaq channels, those who do it as "employment" and post a story every week and spend hours photographing and editing, and those of us who do it as a hobby and only post when we feel like it or have something new to post. I watch and subscribe to both types, but watch mostly during the winter. I have had a small channel for several years, but didn't start watching others until Covid hit in 2020 and it became a habit. If you start building busses, you could probably get customers from KZfaq as well as monetize it with Patreon and related building sponsors.

@designabeej Жыл бұрын

Love ur bus, u’ve got some really nice features in ur bus…everything looks really balanced & proportional. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@TJK50014 Жыл бұрын

thousand dollar toilet < $10 seat and bucket from Lowes. :)

@barbcosgrove64 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bus 😊😊😊...

@lindamarie6574 Жыл бұрын

One of the nicest skoolie I’ve seen for a family😊

@suzanneo1124 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful couple!!

@ksmith9008 Жыл бұрын

as an architecture major i find the way he speaks about his design and the design itself is extremely intentional and well thought out, i love it- i would say i heard them talking about recycling and composting and gardens i would say convert that recycling half of the trash, it can split to a compactor and composter then with any spare decor areas transform them with herbs as mini gardens though out it could be gorgeous

@sunkissedcali3250 6 ай бұрын

beautiful bus and family

@laurieb1123 7 ай бұрын

That one piece for everyone's clothes blows my mind.

@soomitch9177 Жыл бұрын

Just adore the layout. Aesthetically beautiful design and furnishings as well. Great job! I hope you do consider doing custom builds. I’ve been contemplating living on the road and with a home like this, I’d definitely want to give it a try. I think you’d have a market for sure. Best of luck to you and your darling family!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Aw thank you sincerely!☺️☺️☺️ We are currently selling this bus & starting another build here in a couple of weeks!

@margaretjames6611 Жыл бұрын

What an adorable family and their bus life..♥️

@suezaple4950 Жыл бұрын

Love everything about the bus well layed out lots of room for the kiddies dog mom and dad its bright and very comfy looking

@mybraxtonburns Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful home. My favorite thus far.

@jennynevins6329 Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of bus builds but this one takes the cake. It’s so home like and decorated like one too. Husband has mad skills and it shows.

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much!!!! 😊😊😊 And yes, he won’t ever talk about himself, but I sure will-he’s amazing! So knowledgeable & experienced….I am grateful!I We always joke that I’m the dreamer who comes up with AJ the ideas & he makes then happen! 😁 -AJ

@debrathomas7735 Жыл бұрын

I'm only at the beginning and I'm already loving this bus 🚌

@donnnastephens2492 Жыл бұрын

Love your tiny home. Keep up the great work. SC ❤

@bonnies9861 Жыл бұрын

What a great family you are! Your bus looks so homey and comfortable. Enjoy every moment of every day ~ your girls are getting the best education ever!!! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always! I love you.

@LoOnTheGo Жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome everything!

@Karen-hf4hz Жыл бұрын

Love it! Beautiful family!!

@ja9795 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I loved watching this tour! Amanda described this family and the meaning of the word wild, in saying they are: "not containable always adapting and evolving.... being able to express that wildness that we love about life" Although she didn't use the word "sustainable" in her description, I think this would be a very realistic definition of "Sustainability" as well!

@amandajoboener5486 11 ай бұрын

Awww that means so much that you noticed that and took the time to write about this…. So grateful to see kind comments like this-thank you!!!😌 -AJ

@trisha_harris 2 ай бұрын

I like the bus 🚌 😊

@poppydiamante-gy2mv Жыл бұрын

Very nice ❤… happy trails 😊

@widowswatch6610 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Everything is perfect. Love it!

@nancyh3362 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!! One question: do you have another vehicle to get around to go places that your bus may not go?

@bettyteh7745 Жыл бұрын

very nice and pretty unique design. Love your toilet and unique sitting area. Good job. Enjoy your bus life.

@2012turok Жыл бұрын

Love the bus, I would love to sell up and live the life you have ... But I'm not brave enough, great vid guys.....thank you.

@bobpeterson9624 Жыл бұрын

Your bus is beautiful; I am so jealous!

@jeannerountree952 Жыл бұрын

I love your build!

@toddtonis 11 ай бұрын

Would have liked to see the bus driving down the road to hear the amount of road noise. Nice bus!

@Feather38 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this❣️

@terra8378 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏🍀 bravissimi!!! enjoy!!!

@hamimahatan6307 Жыл бұрын

An awesome built👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lawrenberghanson4401 Жыл бұрын

The layout and design are so nice. Great job! I hope your journey brings many smiles and growth. The mom looks like Julia Roberts to me.

@kathynewport4732 7 ай бұрын

Really nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@KenDavies-qv3fs Жыл бұрын

Good on you guys

@marierobin6555 Жыл бұрын

Très joli vraiment bisous

@nasreenwafai.Raadiya111 Ай бұрын

Very nice 👌👍👏🏻

@bridgettepetty527 Жыл бұрын

LOVE

@user-tg2qf4su3c Жыл бұрын

it is amazing

@FreedomWalker-xz1ss 9 ай бұрын

Nice house

@cweezy8330 Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool

@pamelahill7164 Жыл бұрын

Hey I just found you guys. I’m a Hoosier also. What part of Indiana you from? I’m in Seymour.

@mykimtran4967 Жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on how to find local people to convert school bus like this?

@d12tu68 9 ай бұрын

style ) nice style on your bus looks good 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒🥝🥝🥝🥝🍒🍒🍒🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝🥝🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝🍒🥝

@keystoanotherworld Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏

@denisephillips9269 Жыл бұрын

That is one L O N G bus🤣. Seems like it could be tough maintaining heat with all the windows.

@user-tu2oh6ug9n Жыл бұрын

Mom looks like Julia Roberts. Great bus home, cute family. Lots of love.

@straightarrow372 Жыл бұрын

This is very nice, but I found one thing confusing. They said the parents slept in the converted couch -- but then it looked like there was a bed in back as well.

@burly636 Ай бұрын

Some peoples lives are more interesting than mine.

@hollyvick181 2 ай бұрын

Same..no tik tok

@tayloranthony4322 9 ай бұрын

Ummm I will buy this 😭😭😭 How did he make this whole place in 31/2 months?!

@daniellapereiraaraujodeoli8173 Жыл бұрын

I loved everything. But to me it is sooo wierd when I hear people say they don’t take shower every day! How come?

@leandrocedrick5338 Жыл бұрын

Why dont u take a bath everyday? 😢

@cardboardkitty7091 11 ай бұрын

It’s unnecessary and overrated, a construct of marketing to sell product. One can clean oneself in other ways.

@freedomdove Жыл бұрын

Very well-thought-out design. I love all the book storage! I also lament the fact that I probably won't be able to recycle in the way I can now in my sticks-and-bricks.

@conniereno809 Жыл бұрын

I can see the Julia Roberts resemblance lots of love and respect in this family the bus is very well thought out and homey good luck on your travels

@threecatsandalady64 4 ай бұрын

So how do your children get school?

@TinyHomeTours 4 ай бұрын

Most families on the road homeschool. 😊

@SWhitmore Жыл бұрын

5 females - 1 man I'll buy him some beers when I see him out there

@jannier9766 Жыл бұрын

They have 3 daughters and a son. The child with long blonde hair is their son, Henry.

@Guitar_Hero_1999 Жыл бұрын

i guarantee you that once those kids become teenagers they will resent these parents for cramping them all together in such a small place with no privacy. as much as this stuff is interesting, these kids are going to hate where they are in a matter of a few years

@kmbevan664 Жыл бұрын

They said they will be building another bus, so the kids won't be in this one for long.

@laurenizi Жыл бұрын

They mentioned they built bunks for the kids at their farm and the kids all ended up back in their shared bed. Seems to me the kids are right where they want to be.

@Guitar_Hero_1999 Жыл бұрын

@@laurenizi when i was their age i wanted to sleep in a pile with my parents and siblings too. now i’m 23 and moved out and i think i would rather be jumped than share a bed or small space with my entire family

@carolyearsley Жыл бұрын

Those were my exact thoughts. When my two daughters were teens, it did not work out that well having them in the same room for a while. Most teen girls like their space and privacy. Even my sons liked having their own spots. Of course, with life nowadays, kids may have to adjust their needs.

@TheWanderingNichols Жыл бұрын

As a skoolie kid myself- a teenage one at that- I have to say I LOVE the bus lifestyle! I currently share a tiny room with my four siblings and wouldn't have it any other way. Because my parents chose a life of adventure and travel, I'm blessed to be able to see and learn so much about the world. I'm gonna guess these kids will feel the same way 😊 -RaeAnna, age 17

@TheAtlasBus Жыл бұрын

Hey on the off chance he hasn’t had it checked yet please go get a full cardiovascular work up. The bright white nails are are indicative of poor blood circulation. It’s probably nothing, but it’s something that should be investigated just in case!

@Lrayne1 7 ай бұрын

All nice but, sacrifice more then just one drawer for each kid. Sounds like they don't have enough clothes

@nogginsvintageandretro9683 Жыл бұрын

Would love a You Tube channel

@verashkadakov Жыл бұрын

This type of living is miserable. Those kids are miserable, those parents are even more miserable

@verashkadakov 9 ай бұрын

I’ve had a fair share of observing more than one close family members live in rvs. They all pretend that they like it until they can’t pretend anymore. My brother is living in one as of now and he can’t wait to purchase a mobile home just to get out of his rv. He’s got 4 little kids. And his rv isn’t crammed but actually pretty spacious.

@hollyvick181 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering what they did for $.

@NomadMoto Жыл бұрын

Another family that will sell their bus and go back to house life. So many of these fake bus life couples on the tube. It’s a trend now. 😂

@agnetamclean4387 22 күн бұрын

If the kids resent there parents.......hello....they would be a bunch of intitiled spoiled brats no matter what they got....

@Reb10999 Жыл бұрын

A gimmick for a channel

@jara9385 11 ай бұрын

Children need a breathly place to live in and they need an amount of space for their activities and hobbies !! And children have the right to have a privacy space of their own !! I think letting children live in such boxes no matter how fancy they look is torture and child abuse ....if you can't afford a healthy normal life in a normal house then don't make children and force them to live the lifestyle that you as a parent wants !! Those van,bus, etc is good for just childfree people or just for one person...but not those who have an army of children 🤮🤦‍♀️

@lauriebenefiel1372 10 ай бұрын

Those children have more freedom and space than a child that lives in a 3000 sq ft house with their own bedroom. The Wild Family has the whole of the outdoors to explore and play. I’m sure they spend more time outside playing than most kids their age. I would have loved this lifestyle when I was a child, seeing new places and learning new things all the time!

@Mememe469 9 ай бұрын

@@lauriebenefiel1372yess!