Solo Female Vanlife - She built a TINY HOUSE inside of a PINK BUS for just $9k!

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Rita takes us on a tour of her gorgeous skoolie tiny home, which she built herself for just $9000. As an artist and graphic designer, she explains why living full time on the road works for her free-spirited personality and profession.
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OPENING MONTAGE DRONE SHOT: Jonathan Benabed
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0:00 Intro
0:56 Welcome to Rita's Bus Wilbur!
1:10 Before living on the road
1:58 Revamping the shuttle bus
2:32 Total cost
2:42 About the shuttle bus
3:09 Painting the bus
3:21 Exterior tour
4:03 Outdoor shower
4:49 Back of the bus
5:06 Rooftop and solar
5:49 Gear storage solution
6:08 Tow behind jeep
6:33 Let's head inside - front of the bus
7:27 Rita's ceiling smells like Home Depot
7:48 Coffee station
8:08 Art studio
9:50 Living room/bedroom
10:29 Air conditioning in the bus
10:50 Dogs enjoy buslife too!
11:05 Making memories
11:41 Bathroom/closet
12:15 Kitchen
13:57 Flooring
14:34 Thankful for buslife
15:18 Outro
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@jeffharper6259 Жыл бұрын

The young woman who owns the pink bus is the reason why I watch videos like Tiny House! So nice to see talented, very together young people doing their thing, which without KZfaq I would probably not even know about.

@maryfolks9368 Жыл бұрын

Me too. I didn't even know about tiny houses until I discovered KZfaq lol

@Reneellinedance Жыл бұрын

What an amazing shuttle bus now I think I want one. 😊

@GratefulOverlander Жыл бұрын

@@maryfolks9368lmao, do you live under a rock?

@linak7155 Жыл бұрын

@Mary Folks, rock on! 🪨👍I have recently rediscovered this channel, a real good vibe.

@maryfolks9368 Жыл бұрын

@@linak7155 😁🤗 I think so too. I love seeing that people can be so happy with the little things that matter. The lady in this video seems truly happy, I love that!

@gailesookradge765 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful young lady! She has created a perfect environment for herself. I’m a 75yr old lady and I enjoy living my life vicariously through young woman like this. God bless you.

@amandawilcox5106 Жыл бұрын

74 and right there with you!

@Just_Granny Жыл бұрын

75 and I agree!

@CreateGoodFX Жыл бұрын

74 and I was very much like this young woman back in the day but without the bus. She's an inspiration!

@sunnydaze136 Жыл бұрын

66 and I'm hoping for the van life !!!

@Dianne-soldierofChrist 9 ай бұрын

I'm 70, and very impressed by this inspiring young lady! ❣️

@AllyMcFancysp1xn Жыл бұрын

It absolutely warms my 76-yr-old heart to see young folks like Rita "get it" at such a young age. No waiting for a traditional retirement to start living the life you deserve. I'm in love with Rita's bus; she created a home that reflects her talents, personality, and love of life. Hugs to Rita & her fur babies!

@AngelaLRsurfinginstilettos Жыл бұрын

Any woman who is thriving, living life on her own terms, standing on her own two feet, whilst also being content and happy as she is...Well done! Continue on your path! Onward and Upward! 🙂🤙🏽

@Truelyblue333 Жыл бұрын

Can we just get everyone thriving, living life on their own terms, standing on their own two feet while being happy and content. So many people are struggling just to breath. Too many people are busy living life according to what their parents, friends or society believes is the best or the most fruitful. Fruitful meaning the life that will bring them wealth and marriage not the one that will bring happiness. This young lady appears to be full of happiness and good energy.

@AngelaLRsurfinginstilettos Жыл бұрын

@¥•SparkleGrandeYT•¥ Well said! I agree with your view as it is well-thought-out and compassionate. Which, is refreshing especially in the comments section of any social media platform these days. Thank you for your intelligent, articulate, positive and thoughtful addition to my comment. Have a lovely day, and please take care of yourself. 🙂🤙🏽🌸

@milkweeddreams8828 Жыл бұрын

THIS...I wanna be just like her when I grow up...WAIT, I'm 74, is there still time, of course, however, I'm that artist/gardener that has roots that travels around my beautiful, tiny yard in Florida...but you go girl and be that beacon of hope for humanity, that girls can rule...!

@suzannecranford6819 Жыл бұрын

I'm 73, and live stationary in a toy hauler that I'm renovating. I'm a theatrical costume designer so "my studio" is an old teacher's desk from the Dallas Independent School District. If I can do it, so can you! 💗

@linak7155 Жыл бұрын

If only I had known of this way of life as a young woman! I struggled living in studio apartments in a crowded city. Almost always looking for boarders who trashed my apartment. This woman is doing it right! 😊

@Truelyblue333 Жыл бұрын

This way of life has been a thing for decades. It’s only now within the past 8-10 years (mostly because of KZfaq) it has become socially acceptable. They removed the stigma about living out of a vehicle by placing fancy names for it like “Nomadic Lifestyle” or living the “Van life” even “Tiny Home” living. Whereas in my youth it was called being poor, unfit parenting, living out of “your car because you’re homeless” or even being called “to lazy to work a normal 9-5”. I’ve also heard some people referred to as “the creeper who lives in his/ her van”. Occasionally we still here some of those make the same comments about the children being “confined to such small area”. Of course much that of was not true just like now.

@KOOLBadger Жыл бұрын

Im 60 and converting my cargo van. Then Im off. I cant wait!

@mascarenhas9624 Жыл бұрын

@@anninriverside755 making other people rich,so sad. But is never to late to learn another way os doing thinks. Life is wonderful if we live with friends. And she is doing that. Keep being a sample for other people. And enjoy you life.

@tja3495 Жыл бұрын

Rita is very inspirational, her tiny home on wheels is a work of art. When she said that she would probably use "shag carpet" next time instead of her current flooring, that was funny! Thanks for sharing Rita's tiny house.

@kevinhasker Жыл бұрын

*shag carpet* 🤣🤣

@eekee6034 Жыл бұрын

Shag carpet is a real thing, but if there's one thing I learned about the English language as a kid, it's that anything at all can be turned into a euphemism for sex. :p Britain! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@tja3495 Жыл бұрын

@@eekee6034 You are correct, but that was not my first thought about her statement. Shag carpet, IMO, is awful. I understand from watching movies, that "shag" has a very different meaning when used "across the pond" aka the UK.

@adrianrocha49 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the most amazing ones I've ever seen, both for everything she did to the inside but also because of how amazing SHE is. She's smart, hard-working, practical, resourceful and really cares about her dogs. Amazing!

@Nancy-mz2eh Жыл бұрын

She's got a really good vibe! Hope her travels continue to bring her joy.

@Truelyblue333 Жыл бұрын

She does. Such positive energy.

@tthom2459 Жыл бұрын

I love this THOW. She is so artsy and happy with the lifestyle she lives. The word: 'Bohemian' pops in my head when I watched this. Love seeing such a content nomadic bus lifer.

@andromeda1903 Жыл бұрын

it's cute and cozy! the house door, curtains, sink, food hammocks and that milennial pink won me over!

@maryfolks9368 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you did this video Jenna. This young lady is the type of person I wish I would of grown up to be. I would've been too intimidated to even attempt to figure out an engine from KZfaq much less the Ford Motor book😅. Very impressive. Thank you so much

@jamezkpal2361 Жыл бұрын

So cute! It really seems to reflect her free-spirited personality. There are many tiny house builders in my area, some for as little as $7K. Also there are tiny house communities, many available to low income and unhoused folks that they can get into for next to nothing. One church runs a couple of communities that are beautifully maintained, mostly by the proud residents. Some even helped build them.

@MyMoneyTree_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Where area are these communities, builders located?

@bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590 Жыл бұрын

Where is this location that had tiny homes for $7k? Just a general area, not asking for latitude and longitude. 😅 I’ll do my research for sure, been looking for affordable tinies for 2 years!!

@jamezkpal2361 Жыл бұрын

@@MyMoneyTree_ Eugene, Oregon. I guess that price is from 2020. Probably much higher now.

@joanies6778 Жыл бұрын

It's so great seeing young people do their own thing, enriching their knowledge base while utilizing their own talents in the process of creating a very freeing lifestyle. Kudos! Much respect to this young lady and for what she has accomplished! I love that bus. BTW, not all vinyl flooring is susceptible to water damage. I had a friend who completely covered her floors with waterproof vinyl planks, but first, she took a sample and submerged it in water over a period to be sure. It passed the test. You can get durable waterproof planks if you do more research.

@RadhaaNilia Жыл бұрын

Love how Rita lives her life! What an amazing and creative woman. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@justina8891 Жыл бұрын

I love her and her pink bus 🚐 she is a whole vibe so inspiring and I love her dogs and how she built a wheelchair for a opposium 🐁🐕🐾💕💞💕

@judylloyd7901 8 ай бұрын

...an opossum*...😊😊

@kevinhasker Жыл бұрын

This person's house is perfect, just perfect. Every square inch just tells us who the owner is. I have seen hundreds of bus designs, but for this person this might be the perfect one. Very inspiring, I just hope my home is as much like me as this is like her some day. I doubt I'll achieve it.

@jodybogdanovich4333 Жыл бұрын

Have faith in yourself 👍

@kevinhasker Жыл бұрын

@@jodybogdanovich4333 🙏

@melissabenson6749 Жыл бұрын

YOU have to BELIEVE! YOU can do whatever you put your MIND TO!

@jodybogdanovich4333 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinhasker Yes, have faith in God and in yourself! 🙏🥰

@kevinhasker Жыл бұрын

@@jodybogdanovich4333 I think you guys don't quite understand. Of course I will work to make my home on wheels my own, and I expect I will do a great job, but their is just the touch of art about what she has done. An amazing synthesis that I know from watching many KZfaq videos is beyond most of our abilities--and I bet she didn't even think about it. It is not that I doubt my own abilities, it is that she has achieved something that is transcendental.

@jangyman Жыл бұрын

Very nice ...I was surprised to see actual kitchen tiles in a mini-bus setup!

@larkjpg Жыл бұрын

Rita’s bus has always stood out to me as an artist! I’ve saved a couple tours of her rig as inspiration for my own 🖤 I love the eclectic nature of it

@stellmitchell2593 Жыл бұрын

Oh girl, so much in common a jeep, dogs and nomad life. It’s wonderful that you are enjoying it all. 🕊

@Je-Lia Жыл бұрын

Such an enjoyable young woman! And she makes this transformation sound so easy. I love how she transitioned from hiding the fact that she was living out of her Jeep into "This is my Tiny Home on Wheels Life!" in her own unique style. I love how happy she is, untethered from society expectations.

@kimdawcatgirl Жыл бұрын

Her engine knowledge and creativity for design melt together to form a very interesting and unique person! She really can do whatever she wants, and do it well. Cool build! Great dog mommy too!

@janinafisher101 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Wilbur! What a cool colour. I love the extra doors and the fact that she has an art studio space too! These young women who do this totally ROCK!

@trekfortruth2841 Жыл бұрын

Rita has great energy and creativity...great rig!

@8gagee Жыл бұрын

Wow, your parents raised an amazing woman. You are so positive and very independent...I love it! You remind me of my daughter, Shea!

@anitavincent7447 Жыл бұрын

My favorite so far. She (and her bus) are so adorable. A true renaissance woman. Love it. 🥰🙏🏻

@thesarahjewel 11 ай бұрын

This girl reminds me so much of myself and my van. My van was totaled a couple years ago and im finally rebuilding a new one; this brought me so much inspiration and joy. Love this girl and this life ❤️

@ThatsSoAlixNews Жыл бұрын

Love your name of your bus so fitting and love the pups ❤

@tessyredding5422 Жыл бұрын

She’s doing this right, she’s not trying to jam kids, and other people into her wonderful living space, she’s living well. Love this for her ❤

@karencarnevale4229 Жыл бұрын

I love this! Thanks for sharing. I pass two small school busses that have been parked for several years in my small town. I often day dream about turning one into a home on wheels!

@tanyabishop30 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry about your mom. I'm enjoying your courage and the tour of your home.

@DoreenWalkington-yv1pp Жыл бұрын

This girl just made me happy. What a smart talented young lady.

@jesslinc Жыл бұрын

This young woman is awesome. Love everything about her home and her cute dogs. Love how she showed and spoke about the sweet disabled Opossum and how it's being cared for.

@ilovealexo Жыл бұрын

Rita is a beautiful, caring young lady and her home is amazing with all her art and decor 👍

@marykoch1666 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely talented woman you are. I cant even draw a stuck man lol. I also love your love for your animals. And, great build!!

@GratefulOverlander Жыл бұрын

What is a stuck man???

@marykoch1666 Жыл бұрын

@@GratefulOverlander typo..stick man

@jodybogdanovich4333 Жыл бұрын

LOL. "Great build" could be considered a sexist remark! Sorry, I couldn't resist. 😉

@denisebd1000 Жыл бұрын

One of the first tiny houses that wasn’t spotless. She’s living her dream and that’s what’s up!!

@crystalheart1186 8 ай бұрын

I’m sorry, but you need recognition for changing art forever.. you’re so talented. And you have freedom to get as messy as you need without worrying about time restrictions and tidying art up too quickly... damn, I wish I was as smart as this woman. AND her art is actually really good! She thought about everything. As somebody that gave up art years ago...this video was a song for my soul. I’m so overjoyed she’s living, literally the best life possible for her. I hope more artists can build their own art freedom too. This could change the way we look at studio spaces. I’m blown away at the innovation here!

@ninirossau2304 Жыл бұрын

this size is about right. big enough to feel like a home and small enough to be driveable. but if I got one , it would be green.

@hiddenarenadans Жыл бұрын

Rita´s confidence and charisma are an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing her story.

@d.a.5881 11 ай бұрын

This video has inched me closer to doing just this now that my kids are grown and what I do for a living is totally mobile. It's like now or never. This young lady is totally awesome.

@obsidian977 Жыл бұрын

She's so flippin cool

@carolynlasher8896 Жыл бұрын

She is doing it while she is still young. Don't wait, it gets much harder with age. My brother lived like this all his life, refused to pay rent just to have a place to sleep after work. He became ill and had to live in a retirement home and hated it. He passed last July at 77 but, lived the way he was happiest!

@pear92 Жыл бұрын

I’m an artist too, so it’s cool to see an artist living the van life with a full studio space set up!

@tynitahaines4012 Жыл бұрын

I love the pink bus

@BoriquaBBW Жыл бұрын

Firstly, my favorite color is pink, but I would have a brighter pink for my build. I do love it though and love that outside little table by the door. It is so pretty. It is my dream to have a pink van some day soon. Since I waited until I retired, my time is kind of running out to get out on the road. All in all, I love what you have done with your bus. It is so perfectly imperfect, that makes it look loved and lived in.

@sarahcox9284 Жыл бұрын

Love💗this super cosy little home,and the fact she called the paint for the cab"rattle can paint",so much more exciting than what we call it in the UK.

@staceytoli8794 Жыл бұрын

Love ur pink rig !!!!! Love the sink !!!!! Love ur art !!!! Wishing many happy yrs ahead in ur beautiful rig !!!! Peace, love and good health to u and ur 🐕's !!!!! ✌💞🦋

@amyralls6218 11 ай бұрын

I am so sorry you lost your mom. I love your pink bus! It's perfect!! Your dogs are precious! I'm certain they adore traveling with you, having adventures they share, as-well-as adventures of their own! Pursuing your art is fabulous! It can be difficult to make a living doing what you love to do, so anytime you can live the way you love, and work at a job that doesn't totally stress you out, than you are already ahead of the game!!

@laurastevenson2785 Жыл бұрын

Hello love, I am so pleased that this is my very first time following you, because this is my first time seeing your beautiful pink bus. You and your bus are adorable, and I will continue to follow your pink journey with lots of Blessings. I will continue to pray for safe and careful journeys for you. God Bless love’s 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@susancoulter4129 Жыл бұрын

I don't usually comment but I just have to say that I really admire this young woman. She is so cute and funny (shag carpet! Lol!) I'm 62 but she is giving me the incentive to try this myself. Way to go Girl! Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. Your art is so phenomenal. Hope We run into each other.

@meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful home! I love how relaxed and comfy it is. A really fun home!

@eekee6034 Жыл бұрын

Having all the produce and the water on show in the kitchen is both beautiful and brilliant! It's exactly what I need.

@vetechgrl2000 Жыл бұрын

She has such good energy! I love her bus/home! What a joy to watch

@AlchemyMP604 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad I clicked on this video. Honestly it was the pink that caught my eye as I love everything pink, but then seeing what a rad space you have created for you and your dogs has made me realize what I want to do. I want to do this. I have the means and the time to do this now and I am gonna do it. Thank you

@cindyritmeester Жыл бұрын

Love the art space, love the dogs and love Rita's energy.

@maxine3587 Жыл бұрын

Oh i love this home. 😊 All those treasures and artwork. So homely and... well .. I'm not sure what the word is, but, yep. Thank you!

@pamelaflores4129 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Rita's story. I was completely inspired by her and I loved her vibe. She shared a lot of good information. Her artwork is incredible and her dogs look really happy. Her bus was impressive and original. So awesome to watch over breakfast, thanks again!

@jahanavigupta305 11 ай бұрын

the amount of love ,creativity, emotions and the art in this tiny house is just so beautiful i guess she is living my dream life

@leeanne7169 10 ай бұрын

She is absolutely adorable!! It is so refreshing seeing someone who is so natural who doesn't care that her van is not picture-perfect!! I love this...and her!!!

@kckazcoll1 Жыл бұрын

I love what she has done with her bus, however now that she's gotten rid of the toilet, I wondered how she manages?

@frogsnfurious9707 Жыл бұрын

I’m leaving this video feeling so inspired. Thank you ! What a warm and cozy space.

@SRtruth 11 ай бұрын

This is truly special, Im very happy for this woman and super inspired by her!!

@joycep1036 Жыл бұрын

Love this little pink bus!!! Thanks for sharing with us.

@ritasanders7499 Жыл бұрын

I am Rita as well and now I NEED a pink bus. Love this and wish you your best life.

@bobclarke2242 Жыл бұрын

Great attitude and a nice cozy and functional home and studio.

@crimsonfirelily Жыл бұрын

This is a phenomenal tiny bus/home. I can totally see myself living in this! I hope someday i can get myself something like this. Awesome job on living your authentic life as an artist! I actually feel like i can do this now! 💜🥰✌

@lizzynunez4906 Жыл бұрын

Love the uniqueness of her home😍

@lesliemonty31 Жыл бұрын

I love her adventurous and creative spirit! She made a perfect home for her artistic lifestyle! Well done!

@robinw285 11 ай бұрын

So impressed by Rita's abilities, confidence and joy to live her best life. Very blessed and a blessing to see her excel. ❤

@OnlineCourseExpert 11 ай бұрын

So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your home with us. ❤

@krisr8011 Жыл бұрын

Good for you. I hope you have many happy years in your schoolie. Loved your attitude.

@IslandBuzzy 9 ай бұрын

Great job, Rita! ❤

@jc142 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video. What a delight you are x

@kristallopez2449 8 ай бұрын

I love her she embodies living your best life!

@ruthgard8390 Жыл бұрын

Really impressive! Thanks for sharing!

@patriciaevans5906 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your life…..it seems to fit you and what you love! And I do love the fact you care so much about your doggies and makes sure they are content and comfortable and happy. You’ve done great with the bus….the very best of luck to you and your companions…they are precious! Stay safe and please always be aware of your surroundings!

@shantavanee 2 ай бұрын

Loved this! ❤ She is a whole vibe💯🙌🏽💯

@humayravawda7664 27 күн бұрын

I love watching tiny houses thank you for these videos really makes my day go by

@Carol...... Жыл бұрын

Very confident, happy and inspirational young lady. Living life *her* way ........more power to her 👍

@shannonswaney6687 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is absolutely gorgeous idea! I love this pink bus 😊

@vegamusician Жыл бұрын

so inspiring and refreshing ! She is a rockstar!

@elaniadido Жыл бұрын

So Nice!! Will be very happy living in your own and colorfull atmosphere!! You should visit our Pink House in Buenos Aires city, on board to your pink tiny home on wheels!! Greeting from Argentina!!

@e.m.i.l.i..a 8 ай бұрын

This woman is such a sweetheart and made such a beautiful bus. This inspires me so much.❤

@dh2602 8 ай бұрын

This is sooo awesome!! You are the model of creativity and freedom. What a beautiful life you created. ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

@joyfaithlove Жыл бұрын

adore her tiny home, adore her

@valynteena Жыл бұрын

This was very fun to watch. Thank you for sharing ❤

@jenniecruz548 Жыл бұрын

Rita is an amazing young woman! Great respect for her willingness to tackle & learn whatever task is required to accomplish what she needs. 🤩😍 Inspirational✨

@theerarestjewel Жыл бұрын

She did amazing

@heathermachala7623 Жыл бұрын

She is amazing and super ADORABLE!!

@mauridavis-lewis5891 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE what she's done with this project!!!!! I definitely feel inspired and why not?? Living in a dead end geographic area has me longing for greener pastures far, far away!!!

@KarenJohnson27DC Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Makes me want a pink bus too.😊

@seeleygirl6178 Жыл бұрын

My eyes popped out at the first glance of inside! Love ❤️ it all!

@bonitadavis9786 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the fact that she named it Wilber and painted him pink!! lol The engine bible is AMAZING!!! I know its one of a kind now! And the bus is so organic! Its not extra fancy like MOST conversions are, which I think is awesome! and she did it all by herself and fixes the engine by herself! This lady is amazing !!