Have watched all your videos. This video, is by far the best "how to" on U Tube. Anyone wanting to build a skoolie, needs to watch your video. I think you and Wess Lewis, need to start a business together, traveling the country, helping others build their skoolie. Looking forward to all your travel videos. I have lived and worked on the the road in an RV for the last fourteen years. I just bought, what I think will be the ideal retirement RV. 2008 Itasca Nation IQ CL. Couldn't. afford a new one, but found with only 23,000 miles, diesel with diesel generator. Previous owner was a craftsman like Jim and did all kind of things to make it more livable for a full timer. I enjoy all do and someday on the road, our paths might cross. Happy and safe travels.

I met this couple in Utah during my 3 month road trip! They were the nicest people I have ever met. So incredibly in love with life and such positive outlooks on life. They let us take their camp site as they were heading off for Arizona. So glad I stumbled on this video!

It's truly amazing how one man can be so intelligent to rebuild this bus into such a beautiful home! Debbie is one lucky lady to have such a brilliant and artistic husband! Debbie is amazing also! Great tour!

I like the couple spoke separately. No talking over each other. Interesting build.

Anybody else fall in love with Jim in the first 30 seconds of the video?

“That’s just the way I roll” she’s a badass lol

The reason your man is so accommodating is because you are accommodating to him. You love to cook and your kitchen is important and that is virtuous

I wanted an ambulance, my mom said she wanted a bus, her arguments were it's just as strong, but so much roomier. After seeing your bus, and the beauty and the room. It's better than most homes. Wow! You're a genius.

Oh honey when Ms. Ma’am said “that’s how I roll”. Was to cute… she likes her bling. I hope you 2 have many more good & great years together.

This is a gorgeous skoolie. It feels like a real house on wheels. Beautiful! I especially love the kitchen, the full-sized appliances, and the tranquil color scheme.

56:24 I thought way too long I will skip through parts I don't like! Well, I've watched it all without skipping any and I loved it. This was an intelligent, well put together video. Jim you are a hero, you have super powers for sure you do lol. Your voice is as pleasant as waters gently running wow. Love your wife too. Best of luck, make many more wonderful memories. Wish you guys could drive on over to Barbados lol.

And I couldn't love Debbie more! Loves tech and gaming like me, and little need for "things", she's awesome 🥰

JIM is a man's man. Geez, I wish I was HALF the fella he is!!!!! This bus conversion is simply TERRIFIC!!!!

I love it when a couple are still into each other after years of marriage. That's what marriage is all about: you are a couple, you are best friends, you can rely on your mate.

This is the best bus to house conversion I have ever seen since I have been watching your videos. This reminds me of a home. Everything I would want in my home. They taught of everything. That’s how you have to think when designing. You guys rock, you made it work.

This man seems like the kindest man on the planet.

This fellow is amazing...i love what he's done and what his wife has done with decorating and organizing...seem to be wonderful people who would help people out ...God Bless you and enjoy your retirement and travel the country...!

Condo on wheels with extra nature amenities of traveling! I love their bus layout especially the full size kitchen!!! What a sweet lovely couple and pup.

This man loves his wife.....her kitchen was the largest part and you can tell they are the sweetest people and they talk so slow/with a simple but wonderful intelligence and clearly as well. They seem really at peace!😍

This couple is the sweetest, kindest, most heartwarming people I’ve ever saw. ❤

I could definitely live in this beautiful home on wheels. What an awesome conversion - just beautiful.

Thank you for adding a double sink!!! The first one Ive seen with one. I dont understand how people do it to be honest.

Is by far the most comfortable practical looking conversion I've ever seen. It is more like home than any other conversion out there. It also is built to last and to house a family and to hold up and withstand travel and living in it. It's actually a well-built home. It doesn't look like something just slapped together for a home fashion video. It is actually something that I could live in, anybody could live in, comfortably for years to come. Absolutely fabulous! The man is a genius.

Your home is absolutely beautiful, I cannot believe the amount of space inside it's amazing. Hope y'all enjoy your travels in your new home.

I love your bus, wish I had one. I'm so jealous, you have more cabinet & counter space in your kitchen than I have in my house.

Life truly is a Joy with the love you show to each other and to those around you! Love your Skoolie! You did a beautiful job on the conversion. It is truly a home on wheels! God’s blessings as you travel and enjoy our world! ❤️🙏

So envious of people who convert these into marvelous homes. I am going to be 68 next November and I still can only dream of living out the rest of my life the way you wonderful people are living. I lost everything in a house fire in 2008. The same year my husband was laid off. So, right after that we sold our house but didn't make any money on it. We ended up in a retirement community and had to settle for a horrible fixer upper which we can't fix up. My husband almost passed away, April of 2019, when he had a very long seizure. He has (Tonic Clonic) epilepsy all his life. He worked faithfully, hardly ever missing a day for 40+ years. His job was very dangerous for a man with his condition. They fired him after working there for several decades. Maybe it's a blessing because he was a gate guard and had to deal with many large tractor trailer trucks all day. Six days a week. I ought to know, because I had to drive him to work every day since we met. People who have epilepsy are not allowed to drive. So, here we are as unhappy as can be with only a tiny amount of money coming in monthly. Just enough to pay only mortgage, since his paycheck is gone. We had hopes and dreams too. His epileptologist/doctor wants him on SSDI. After all, he paid into the system most of his life and he really has a handicap. Even though he loved working. We tried getting SSDI two times on our own and they denied us. We've been waiting a long time now trying to get a court date to try again for his SSDI. They claim epilepsy is difficult to prove which must be some sort of joke, since he has proof of it and almost died. Anyway, that's why we are so sad and so sick and tired of life going this way for us. We absolutely love seeing all these hundreds of videos about how people live and how they took charge and built such wonderful things. God bless you all, we both say. We're so proud to see good people living well. It's how it should be. We're frightened, because we don't want Welfare. They give us a hard enough time trying to get food stamps which my husband gets so embarrassed about. Some of his family, and especially his cousins, labeled us already, not caring that his doctor remains adamant about him receiving SSDI. lol Oh my Lord. I just realized I wrote all this to a stranger. Forgive the lengthy process of all this when all I really want to say; "Nice RV". Best of luck.

I've watched this video three times... no regrets, I'll probably watch it again.

Not only is it NICE to see a more mature couple, but a couple who still likes being near each other AND a hip couple at that! You both have plenty game (knowledge and skills) and "bling". Wow, that kitchen rocks. I do suggest that you both with pen and pad or better, a laptop, walk through the entire bus inside and out and document EVERYTHING in some sort of chronological order including and especially tech specs, brands, layout, etc. Digitize this and save a copy offsite and give a copy to your most reliable offspring for safe keeping. Role assignments are OK, I guess, but the wife should know just as much as the husband even if only for resale of the bus one day if Mr. Man is no longer around or in right mind. As we age, memory tends to decrease depending on diet, exercise, genetics, etc. Document it all. This bus is valuable and packed with luxuries. Heated floors! Wow. No woman should ever not know just like every man should know how to properly handle a kitchen and feed himself healthy fresh food. You guys ROCK! P. S. This not hardly tiny living. It is more like downsized living!

What a sweet couple. You can just sense the love you have for each other. I was wondering why my face was so sore while watching this, then I realized it was because I had been smiling the entire time. 🤗

There is a touch of Martha Stewart quality to this! “And that’s a good thing!” 🤩Beautiful home!

It's such a pleasure to see an older couple making life work on the road. I'm very inspired by you too! I hope I can find a mate to spend the rest of my days with; I'm 68. God bless you both, and I love your new home!

I like this guy's vibe. Very Bob Ross meets Jim Henson

Your bus is incredible, together you are adorable 48 years together, Congratulations! Well done beautiful bus, beautiful life. Safe travels and much love along the way..

My dad converted an old bus and we lived in it for years. It was very roomy and he did a good job. However, this is by far more sophisticated! This guy is a genius. Just a flat out genius!

I think this is the best bus I have ever seen. Fully functional! And I just love the murals on the side. Congratulations!!!

What a beautiful couple, they had me grinning throughout the video, I just wanna give them a hug their so cute! Great job on the conversion, Wes is so clever, I’m amazed by all the little things he created, especially the toilet...who would of thought a toilet would be so interesting 😆thanks for sharing

For me this is one of the best homes by far that I’ve seen and believe me I’ve seen many. Enjoy it, it’s beautiful and very well though out.

Man he thought of EVERYTHING! For being an elder couple they sure have been able to make one bad to the bone lil home! I LOVE it

If there was a prize to be won for designing the best bus home. They win!! I love it! Great use of space!! Well articulated couple!! I enjoyed watching this video!

This guy is incredible. I wish I had the know-how and the overall exuberance for life this guy has. He's in a really good place.

W😍W! Impressive!! Watched this whole video and your home on wheels is incredible! Bravo!!! Fabulous artwork btw, on bus exterior! Cutie patootie dog as well, lol. Blessings to you all - living your life in Joy!!! Thanks for sharing it all!! 😍👍

Such sweet people. Feels like I’m just listening to my own grandma and grandpa talk.

These two are the sweetest old hippy grandparents I've ever seen

Jim and Debbie are such talented and kind people. Their Skookie seems so spacious with that high ceiling. I like when Jim gets working on something and he starts to whistles.

Fabulous. The Bob Ross of minimalist bus redo

It was truly a "joy" to meet you both!! I can see and feel the LOVE OF CHRIST JESUS in your voices, eyes and your souls!! GOD HAS BLESSED YOU!!! 💖☝️🤗💖

I'm amazed at how they changed a bus into a lovely home on wheels to travel in. They are alovely couple.❤

This is the best bus conversion I have seen so far and I have seen many. It does not look like a bus at all on the inside. Look better than a factory built RV.

I love listening to this guy talk. Idk why. He;s just so pleasant.

I’m not sure which was more adorable: the lovely couple or the joyful schoolie.

This man is a friggin genius and handyman

What a lovely couple you two are! And Jim I could listen to you talk all day long, you have a soft commanding voice, I am mesmerized! You two built an amazing home! I absolutely adore it!

One of the best school bus renovations I've ever seen. Just beautiful.

Mannnn it’s been years but I hope this couple is still living their best life.

I don't mind to hear him talking for hours in radio or TV bcs he's so nice and friendly, and his voice is amazing

By far, this is the best home bus I've seen till now. The video is also full of positive energy so I hope you guys enjoy your home and travel.

I loved this video, they do seem like a joy! It just amazed me that he built this bus all on his own! Absolutely amazing! Peace, blessings and even more joy to you both! 💛☀️🤗

My husband worked in Research and Development for Cummins Engine. He helped design fuel systems for them. He passed away in 2018...It made me smile when you said your bus had a Cummins.

Full time RV’ers, retired farmers with a AQUAPONICS SYSTEM?! Yessssss omg. ❤️

Your joy of life is so palpable. I felt myself smiling just because of it. Wishing you many years of joy and good health!

genius couple completely comfortable and compatible with each other

These two are so compatible.. and their Skoolie is the best that I have ever seen.

I could listen to him speak all day. His voice is so soothing and definitely big "Pop Pop" vibes lol. I just loved him and felt so knowledgeable after listening to him explain the bus

The thing that i love about this is because they have everything that have in house that we need in this/a tiny space.

Absolutely love this couple. Love listening to Jim share ideas about his inventions that really help with tiny living.

There bathroom setup is the envy of all bus-lifers. So simple and obvious compared to all of the other bathroom struggles I have seen.

I wish I could call this Gentleman any time I'm going to be making a life decision.. Seems so chill and knowledgeable.

This is the nicest, roomiest, and best "schoolie" build I've ever seen! Great job!

Beautiful people, beautiful bus. Chris, you hit the jackpot meeting these guys.

"...luckily, I know how to fix it.". Jim, you're a WIZARD!!! I would work real, real hard to be your friend, man. Love you two. Thanks for the share, and the example you both have set for us.

You made me happy just by watching your video, thank you guys. I'm a 29yr old and I already feel like I need a long breath of natural air

I just absolutely love Jim and Debbie .The Bus is my Dream Bus . Jim just amazes me every time I watch his videos , he is a genius and Debbie is a sweetheart and very talented. Two people I’d love to meet . Great Video Chris one of your best

This bus just keeps going and going! Bigger than some New York and L.A. apartments buy much!

My Mothers name is Joy!! She’s been gone for four years and she gave me much Joy. I’ve been looking, watching and trying my best to determine what would be the best fit for me. Tiny house, Hobbit house, Tree house 😆 or a bus. I’ve always known if it was a bus it would have to be roomy or the illusion and look of being not cramped. Yours is the very, very best design by far than any others I’ve seen in the last ten years most assuredly!!!!! If I ever have the opportunity to find the Joy that you two have, What a Blessing it will be.

What a phenomenal couple. He is so talented and Ms. Debbie is so hip. That's how she rolls, and she loves her bling. 😃. I really enjoyed watching them. Amazing. and attractive couple. 48 years married! Wow!

This is the best build I've seen; very close to a brick and mortar home. I could live in it for sure.

“What are we doing today Jim? and Jim responds,”we’re building a bus!” Well time to change the response to “we’re Enjoying our bus!” Great Job Jim and Debbie! Safe and Happy travels ahead...

Very cute story of their life together. He wanted her with him and she said if you do this then I will.... he jumped on it and now they have the life that they wanted💕💕

This guy seems so sweet, I just love him and his wife!

Best. Bus. Conversion. EVER.

I feel a river of living waters flowing from this video. 😃

I have watched many bus built homes, but this is the best one yet, if ever God blessed me to live in a bus home I would like my home to be like this one, Blessed, you truly are.

That’s just the way I roll, love it😂😂

This is a full size apartment! Kitchen, bathroom, shower, washer and dryer. Wow! The system is so efficient. Something like this brand new on the market would easily be 200k Perfect!

It's so bright and big. Cherish your time together. I miss my husband so much! I would love to live like that. Such a sweet couple! I see you have faith!

Is it strange to say that I want this couple to be friends with me and my man???? They're both so awesome 😎😎😎😍😍🥰🥰🥰 I love the way they built their house and we would enjoy playing the video games with them too

When I first saw over 50 minutes... I thought I would skip along and get tidbits. But I sat through the whole video, and loved every minute. You did an amazing job not only on the conversion , but the descriptive tour. Very easy to listen to. Love you guys, wish you were my grandparents lol. Thanks for this.

The bus would be a "Dream Weaver" for me and a "Joy."

Well. I learn something new every day. I thought I was the only person who said “hidey hole.” He did a great job on his Skoolie.

Your husband is so smart, I would love a bus like that. You both have put your heart in that.

What a delightful couple! They have a way of making you feel right at home while sharing their experience and knowledge about their "Joy". I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you! ❤️

*and he likes having me around...* she says... *yaaaaaaay!!!* my husband and i will celebrate 20 years together in 20 days...our bus or camper or tiny house future is on the horizon, and videos like this are so inspiring. thank you

This gentleman is handier than a backpocket!! He knows where to find the answers to all his problems. Bet he is a great Christian follower also. They are a great balance to each each other. Two very sweet soul's.

They seem like the absolute sweetest people ever 🥺

I just love this couple!!! That Skoolie was built with love!!! One of my absolute favorites!!! Thanks for sharing your home with us 💗

I love this couple and their bus! He is an amazing craftsman and artist. That 'quick' paint job he said on the outside of the bus is beautiful!! Beautiful kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc. I love how they all feel like separate rooms! And he did this all by himself! Freaking amazing!! Plus room for grandkids. He's thought of everything.

I really enjoyed your blog. As a 60+yo retired doctor of nursing, I can truly see the benefits, sacrifices and adjustments required to living off grid, safely, efficiently, and without being tied down to a traditional home base location for long periods. When you are traveling/visiting and have dinners engagements, parties, doctor's appointments, etc, do you use Uber or Lyft for these times, or do you just take the Joy. I can't imagine the facial expression of the valets. Thanks for the intimate look at life on the Joy.

I am at a loss for words in terms of describing this video. This is one of the best conversions I have watched on KZfaq. I love everything the spacious, clean look and organised layout of the bus is quite outstanding. Great work of a very talented husband and wife. I trust you have many great years of adventure in your new home.

Love this couple! They describe things so well & they’re super organized & it shows in their designing of this conversion! Very impressed! So much thought went into this & being a senior myself, it’s nice to see seniors showing others how it should be done! Way to go!