School Bus Conversion Time Lapse | Short Skoolie With Roof Raise

Рет қаралды 105,056

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my school bus being converted into a tiny home. I condensed the entire 4 month build down into a 15 minute video. All the work was done by my family, my friends, and me. I have lived in the bus for the past year and am currently converting a second school bus for a new customer.
Go check me out and follow my Instagram for any questions or business inquiries!
/ mitchkauff
#skoolietimelapse #skoolieconversion #shortskoolie

Пікірлер: 94

@dpodsful 10 ай бұрын

I am impressed by your loyalty to Champion throughout the entire process! 😄

@REGRETLYSS1 2 жыл бұрын

ayyy another shortie with a roof raise! We're a rare breed. Great build.

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why its not more common! The little bit of extra space makes a huge difference! So you are building a new bus with a raise?

@ryanfitz95 2 жыл бұрын

The dedication to filming and editing all of this is almost as impressive as doing literally everything yourself. Super awesome man, hope you are enjoying it!

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it bro! Hope you are doing well!

@grindz145 2 жыл бұрын

A roof raise full build in 4 Months is quick! Nice work!

@singlewcheese6401 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Not sure how I found this, but glad I did. Between the time-lapsed camera work, awesome music (checking that out next), and the epic final outcome, u should have a lot more views than this! 💯 Not sure where u live, but I don't know if I would be as eager to leave such a beautiful place. Between the green, wide-open scenic views, that amazing garage/shop, and the red pickup and tractor in the background, looks like a pretty cool place to call home. To top it off, u have such a cool group of friends/family that were there supporting and helping (I bet u didn't have to pay 1 of them)😉. Looks to me like u have everything a person could search for right there in front of you! But I get it...you're young and need to venture out into the world to find yourself and discover parts unknown. I'm just older and have had my time to see the world and discover. What I found is that I'd trade all those trips for just a few more days at home doing the simple things in life with all those people I find myself w/out now. At least you'll have an awesome video to look back on one of these days. Great work on the bus btw. 👍🏼 My only ? is...#1. Where is this beautiful place? and #2. What's under the tarp in the garage? 😂 Can't even place the make much less the model! I know it's old, it's awesome, but the long front end and square roof are throwing me off! I'm gonna guess something from the 60's or 70's. Either way, hope u find what you're looking for and eventually find your way back home to what really matters safely! 😊✌🏼

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I built this bus mostly at my parents house where I grew up in Lancaster Pennsylvania. It really is a beautiful place! My friends and family are great! I'm sure I will be heading back home at some point! The car under the tarp is a 1967 mustang convertible. It is my Dads, he had the same model as a teenager.

@Dbellerive22605 2 жыл бұрын

That is one of the most efficient use of space!! Well crafted!! Love it!

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

@ben1133 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - great video Mitch! That was quite a project. You may be an expert in small bus rehab!

@cyntiaspadafore1457 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful, beautiful built. It is exactly what I would like to have as the way out

@ravent3016 2 жыл бұрын

Nice conversion! I would definitely pick a short bus over a van or a bigger bus.

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

The extra space makes a huge difference!

@paulchristianstaana7563 2 жыл бұрын

It was a great and beautiful project too bad the video ended

@michaelirizarry5037 11 ай бұрын

awesome job!

@wilfredolopez4768 2 жыл бұрын

You guys know what you doing that’s for sure , amazing job 👍

@user-zg6sl9oo6d Ай бұрын

Great job, great video!

@shan5100 2 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying to watch -- looks so good Mitch!

@14mtaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Jealous here. Somehow I feel like having a huge shop with all the right tools and perfect grass is cheating! LOL

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely makes it easier! Although the build I am working on now I have access to significantly less and am still managing to get the job done!

@briandavis9975 2 жыл бұрын

Well done a ton of work but well worth it enjoy the journey and safe travels

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@jeff824 2 жыл бұрын

This showed up as a suggested video. The thumbnail made me think this was a story about a Jail bus.

@evelynbailey6372 2 жыл бұрын

So impressed with your work especially the roof raise! My partner and I would like to do the same thing with our bus. Did you buy any preset plans for that or did you make it up? If you have any tips you would be willing share, your advice would be most appreciated. Either way thanks so much for filming the process, and amazing job!

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed your comment! Hopefully my Instagram message cleared it up!

@BlueYiperoo 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@maryhight6030 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍❤️

@spacemansam_ 2 жыл бұрын

bad ass build man.

@daisysoto1356 2 жыл бұрын

SÉ VOTARON TRABAJO TODO MUY LINDO SOLO QUÉ SÉ OLVIDARON DE LO MAS IMPORTANTE LA HIGIENE 🤔 INCREÍBLE !!!!!

@paulsuprono7225 2 жыл бұрын

New Home . . . on wheels ! 😎🇺🇸

@leahleahbelle 2 жыл бұрын

Ganda!!

@ginadv5288 Жыл бұрын

Great job🙏😁😍🌈

@narinthongkam3974 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@PauloCesardeSouzaMendes 2 жыл бұрын

Maravilha...Parabéns e abraços...

@gregdbarnes 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitchell, when are you going to release a 15 to 20 minute presentation video of your very impressive short skoolie?

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

It's on the list of things to do... I've been pretty busy. I just finished another skoolie for a customer and am working on a sprinter van next. I'm hoping to get a tour video fit in there somewhere soon!

@Fabbrixx73 2 жыл бұрын

TOP!!! N.1!!

@symbolsandsystems 2 жыл бұрын

What we really want, are flying saucers.

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

True

@cherifew3485 11 ай бұрын

Nice

@youtubehatestruthtellers8065 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir. Quick question. I see you doing a lot of the conversion. May I ask how you went about planning how you wanted everything laid out prior to doing your modifications

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

I just used grid paper to create my layout. Things definitely changed as I went though!

@nenelove7431 2 жыл бұрын

Had to mute the relentless music and then couldn’t hear when they spoke! Bummer and not complete without a bathroom

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

It is a bummer

@ojobee 11 ай бұрын

God please tell me they have a bathroom in here somewhere. Not done watching 😂😂

@here2offendu 2 жыл бұрын

my favorite song playing hhaha when i was done dying

@ahmedaldoghani3100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring video , would you please tell me the name of the white wall lining boards and where i can find them ?

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

I got it from home depot. It's called wainscot mdf board

@tfamilyschoolbus8001 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@rhondawalker6732 2 жыл бұрын

A lotta work done in 15 minutes! But is there any reason you didn't go higher with ur roof raise, Seems very minimal.

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Going with a 6 inch raise made the raising process a little more simple while still giving me plenty of space while walking in my bus.

@BajaBlastin_ Жыл бұрын

hey there great video btw i recently bought one myself but have been stuck on trying to remove the paint but saw you just painted over it what steps did you take to do that and what kind of paint

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

I used a tractor paint. I sanded everything but you don't need to get rid of the paint completely. As long as you get rid of any flakes you should be good to go.

@BajaBlastin_ Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 thanks a bunch for the info!!

@powerwall 5 ай бұрын

do you need battery for review?

@ichabodchristian7575 2 жыл бұрын

I see that you also are using the Valence batteries, how is that working for you? Iam almost building my solar setup but did get some of these. Nice build by the way!

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

They have been working great for me! No issues so far. Thanks!

@ichabodchristian7575 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the actual bms or are you just monitoring from the Valence app? I have an aftermarket from Thunderstruck motors but have not tried it yet!

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

@@ichabodchristian7575 to be honest I don't moniter them a whole lot but I have the capability to do it through my computer. Since I have them wired in parallel I haven't noticed a difference in voltages of the cells.

@ichabodchristian7575 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 Nice, really appreciate that tidbit and will be trying to hook the 8 of them up soon! Have a n awesome day✌️

@Sef-Lo Жыл бұрын

Looks great, how much was it in total?

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

It was about 22k total!

@patsykluting-lucas3804 2 жыл бұрын

@10:12 I felt so bad for him. All fixable ✌fantastic build

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully it wasn't too hard of a fix! Thank you!

@patsykluting-lucas3804 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 I instantly felt his frustration!

@YahshuaLovesMe Жыл бұрын

original conditions usually don't need a whole lot of work... ugh.

@jayreyes9898 Жыл бұрын

How much you spend doing this I have a bus I wanna do the same thing you gave me a good idea

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

It took me about 3 months

@poppydiamante-gy2mv Жыл бұрын

Is there a bathroom?????

@user-pm2jh8oh6v Жыл бұрын

Nice gays ;)

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Жыл бұрын

What about mods and crash safety/insurance? Don't you need some inspection of some kind?

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

Getting it transfered over to an rv title can take an inspection depending on what state you live in. Once it is titled as an rv insurance isn't hard to get. I didn't add any safety features other then the ones already built in by Chevy

@jeahlashelifestyle6816 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question: Is the bus a class B, and are there spots you can’t park vs a van (aka sprinter) ??? Trying to make a decision Appreciate any advice ☺️

@Quinn000100 2 жыл бұрын

No. A classB is a van type conversion. C-class is one with a bed over the drivers/passenger area. A school but can have a few classifications...depending on year of make, etc..mostly to do with weight. Look up on line..or ask youtube to help

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

With the motorcycle rack on the back the bus is definitely longer and harder to park then a sprinter. I still haven't had much issue with parking though. I can park in a normal space as long as there is room for my front or back to hang out of the space a bit.

@jeahlashelifestyle6816 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 Appreciate it, Thank you 😊

@504diaz8 Жыл бұрын

What is the first song??

@mitchellkauffman6799 Жыл бұрын

When I was done dying by Dan declan!

@52Mirza 2 жыл бұрын

How about shower, or toilet?

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

The sink faucet pulls out of the window so I can shower outside! For the most part it's been very easy to find toilets at the places I've been staying.

@daytonvause8714 Жыл бұрын

All that and no bathroom?

@ralogiu 2 жыл бұрын

e anche questo senza bagno e doccia

@chriswhelan3412 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great but heavy. No attempt made to lighten the load.

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely has some weight! But it is still well below the gvwr for the vehicle since it was meant to transport 25 people!

@Quinn000100 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 would you happen to know what one bench in the old bus weighed? How many benches in a 5 window school? Curious minds....

@Ron9257 2 жыл бұрын

Why no bathroom?

@mitchellkauffman6799 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to deal with it because I knew I would be hiking and visiting lots of places with bathrooms.

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellkauffman6799 Always plan ahead..at least a bucket w a seat. You never know when you'll need it. Or get old/IBS and have to suddenly have it...

@VoIPPortland Жыл бұрын

As a Boomer, many of my fellow Boomers say the young are lazy and useless. While it is true that many are, this is proof that many are not. Absolutely impressive work.