The REALITY of BUSLIFE vs EXPECTATIONS

The REALITY of BUSLIFE vs EXPECTATIONS | Full Time in a Skoolie

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The REALITY of BUSLIFE vs EXPECTATIONS | Full Time in a Skoolie
Hola Amigees!
We always hope to be as open about all aspects of living in our school bus conversion on the open road as possible. Don't get us wrong, we love every bit of it, but it doesn't come without challenges. We hope for anyone considering living nomadically in a vehicle of any kind that this video might help you reconsider some the expectations you might have picked up from KZfaq, Instagram, or Pinterest.
These are a few pain points we've noticed since being on the road.
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@michaelpeel9347 5 жыл бұрын

I am literally sitting in my incomplete bus build named Changing Stars ('99 BlueBird Handibus/144 sq ft) watching this video. This information very valuable to those thinking about taking the leap to #buslife. From breakdowns/repairs to the N.I.M.B.Y's (Not In My Back Yard) of the world calling the police on you. (most are just jealous/angry people trapped in their life.) I waited to long but took the leap last year and bought my bus, building is taking longer than I thought but I am doing it alone and all the work myself it will be worth it when she is "finished". Thanks for sharing Mike from Texas, Take Memories,Leave Footprints

@cailenaa 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Peel good luck😃hope you have a very successful bus

@guyfrom8654 4 жыл бұрын

I'm full-time in my unfinished handi bus too . Currently in Florida . No breakdowns yet knock on wood . It's awesome when it's awesome . When that cop knocks on your bus and tells ya to leave . No camping here . Blah blah blah . It sucks trying to find a spot when your not from around there . City's are cool but you can almost guess there's nowhere to park your rig . Nature preserves in Florida I'm learning are the go to route for boondocking without attracting attention . Other than those things . It's an awesome alternative lifestyle .

@blu6646 4 жыл бұрын

Texas shoutout FORT WORTH

@SOfilmable 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, it’s been a year since your comment. I am wondering if you finished your bus project and how you are liking it :) ? Keep us updated if you want to :)

@SarahEWhite726 4 жыл бұрын

The way they look at each other 🤗

@2old4u 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Clear and precise information delivered in a pleasant format. Well done.

@tripletgirl2484 5 жыл бұрын

I don't live in a bus and probably never will, however I really enjoy watching your journey! Thanks!

@daveonan5796 5 жыл бұрын

Chase, I would be complemented by someone calling me a hippy. Of course, I resemble that remark in my thinking, but not so much in appearance. The life of a long-haired hippy faded away with male pattern baldness. The hippies were the folks to first start to think about our impact on the world, our interactions with other people, and the thought of loving one another with a big fat joint. No matter what y'all prefer to be called, y'all are good folk and that's all that matters. Keep on Busin', I'll keep on enjoying y'alls videos. Peace Man!!!

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Man did I miss seeing your comments. Truly hoping all is well friend.

@bumper1730 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen two of your videos now. I appreciate the informative nature of them. I also appreciate that you both have chemistry and respect with and for each other. It makes your adventure more interesting to me.

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

bumper knight we’re so happy that our respect for one another translates well through our videos. We’re absolutely best friends.

@divinelightforall6711 5 жыл бұрын

[People assume we're hippies] ... (lights up palo santo) .... lol... Kinda, only a modern version. I think you're groovy. 😙

@arleneobanion309 2 жыл бұрын

We just met you in TN at fuel station. My brother in law was the man with the metal cane asking questions. What a joy to meet you !

@imfito 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! My fiancé and I are getting married next year, and we’re planing to live in a bus; thank you very much for being honest and helping us to prepare as much as we can for our new life. We are so excited ❤️🙌🙌🙌 God bless you guys, big hug 🤗 Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

@tituslittle 11 ай бұрын

Did you end up moving into a bus

@Seareay1 5 жыл бұрын

I love your bus. It's one of the better layouts I've seen.

@sararm2693 3 жыл бұрын

The way they look at each other 🥺

@Gusinabus 5 жыл бұрын

Ya - I have a 20’ 5 window e350 diesel short bus. 20’ is the magical length where you can fit every cities parking rules, but for the occasional overweight issues. I park everywhere and create my videos and I am able to upload those videos in a starbucks parking lot for wifi. This was one of the better videos expressing the issues faced living in a bus

@AlpinaBG 5 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, it's a pretty nice video and I really like your stile! Thanks on your thoughts about living in a bus/van, really thankful about it since I was considering to jump in to this live style.

@MultiSpeedyman 3 жыл бұрын

The way that she looks him on the end of the video...that's amazing,that's the real thing bro...Keep that girl for life

@markcottierkw950 3 жыл бұрын

The Best Most Practical Advice You Could Possibly Get For Bus Living!!! Really great video!!! Thoroughly Enjoyed. Thanks 😃👍👍

@kingkiller180 4 жыл бұрын

Come of my friends thought of doing this and one thing we talked about is where we would shower y’all could always get a membership to a gym so where every y’all are on the road and need to stop you could always turn to a gym for that as well as to get some exercise

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын

I don't comment often on your videos but do appreciate you both sharing your journey and experiences. Helping to give a realistic picture of what it is like on the road. There are definitely Pro's and Con's to all sides😃👍🏽. Blessings

@Bluessongstress1963 5 жыл бұрын

I truly have enjoyed the two videos I've seen since discovering you guys yesterday. You're living my dream. ENJOY!🤗🙏🧡

@josephanthonymanaloto2691 4 жыл бұрын

This is good, showing the pros and cons of living in a vehicle. It shows the complete perspective of this kind of life style. More power to your channel.

@H20fanatic20 4 жыл бұрын

The shower situation, I’m budgeting for that probably excess but I like my showers I’m having a 100 gallon tank, only for the shower 😂😂

@shelleyknapp617 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the truth about your life in the bus. Love watching you channel. We are currently working on our 40 foot school bus and it’s nice to hear about what to expect once we hit the road. Maybe we will see you out there. We are Knapp Time.

@henry64100 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Waiting on some travel videos.

@bigbearontherun6441 4 жыл бұрын

Safe travels out there!

@buspuke8277 3 жыл бұрын

No air conditioning no problem!!!!! You guys are gems thank you for all your hard work in making this video!!

@jakeandnatasha7234 4 жыл бұрын

really enjoyed this video, good to know the work never ends, thank you guys!!

@stephenfleming7918 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tour of your home. A little different vid than others but lots of fun as usual. Thanks guys.

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Fleming Thanks Stephen! We’re trying to put out some helpful information considering the rise in popularity of mobile living and we’ve found while we are stationary for a bit while I’m in training for a new remote position that it’s a good time to do these sorts of videos.

@WomanUnfiltered Жыл бұрын

Great video and most of the information I've collected over the last several years all in one. I'm currently doing upgrades, repairs and touch ups to sell my conventional home in hopes of buying a bus to turn in to my final home. I'm 63 and capable of doing most of the work myself with friends who can help with what I can't. As for the Hippie reference, I tell my kids that I'm a Hippie version 2.0. Meaning I do shower & being retired from the Navy, I still take military showers, cutting down on water consumption. I only shower every other day as it is unless I get dirty or pretty sweaty. I considered an RV but being able to choose a layout better suited to me, having better insulation and having a shell made of stronger construction appealed more to me. Yes, I realize there are certain drawbacks to the lifestyle but as you've said, compare it to a conventional home and those costs and it can be so worth it. Thanks for sharing.

@brownbunny2513 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, you two are lovely and honest. I live in a school bus, that Is not as beautiful as yours but its mine, and my home. I am not traveling yet and when I do I'll be alone, or with a cat. I have become a new subscriber, thank you..Nice video...

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing friend! Hope to meet you on the road some day.

@brgmini869 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! Happy 4th of July!!! Love the videos!

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Independence Day! Thank you!

@musicofayala 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! My fave bus design so far :)

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend. It’s our favorite too haha 😉

@BornAgainStudiosSD 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I enjoyed the video and especially being real about your traveling.

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend. Keeping it always real.

@pamcolechadwell1302 5 жыл бұрын

you should get one of those water saver shower head! They truly save lots and lots of water but also have plenty of pressure for a great shower!

@VerseTalk247 3 жыл бұрын

You can invest in this product I found on Amazon around 400-500$ and it takes water from rivers cleans and filters it and comes with shower heads a tent and many other things so filling up ur tanks isn’t very difficult any nearby rivers or water ways can be used and it’s very convenient and efficient

@x35mmman 5 жыл бұрын

it's a good thing.....I don't forget anything ...that makes me smile

@briandavis9975 5 жыл бұрын

Great video guys very well thought out nice conversion too I had the same color cabinets in my first conversion too love that color its warm and inviting great choice. Thanks for sharing.

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope all is well!

@bryonmason6330 4 жыл бұрын

A Rand McNally GPS is what you need. It's set up for large trucks.

@madtrucker3757 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video guys. You’ve raised an eyebrow as to bud life, something’s to think about for when we do it. I’m going to b retiring soon (a few years) and we really want to do this. We may get a smaller RV, not sure yet. My wife has a small craft business we’ll run from it going to various fairs throughout the US. So thanks, again guys. Can’t wait for the next video. Safe travels.

@islandsurf2499 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! Great info

@TheRashalove8 Жыл бұрын

Loving this im a mom of two living once again in a shelter so yeah renting has been hard for me as a single mother so definitely looking into buying my bus this upcoming Jan 2023 💕

@mariajoseandchase Жыл бұрын

We’re sending tons of love and prayers for blessings for you and your kiddos. ❤️

@theoceandragonfly 4 жыл бұрын

Get an all weather tent when you both need space. Also good investment if your sick of sleeping in the bus and need a change. Apparently living in a bus isn't all its cracked up to be. A dream with a reality check.

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Everything has its downsides. Traveling in a bus can be a pain in the ass, but it's all in how you plan for it and all in what you make of it.

@torosaurus5586 5 жыл бұрын

Wow only 20K subs? You deserve way more! Hey I’m an OG here now though. But seriously you guys are amazing and have awesome quality content

@lindahopson5003 5 жыл бұрын

Great reality insights

@vickibyrd7559 4 жыл бұрын

Love what you guys did with your bus.

@kathrynenglish1189 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the real stuff.

@franklinvanduin8009 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thankyou.

@isabelcrane 5 жыл бұрын

Wow -- I love your videos!! I am currently living on an island with no running water and raking the outhouse is one of the nastiest tasks I've ever done.

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Are you still living out there! We'd love to hear more about it. Thanks so much! Hope all is well!

@tomaustin4526 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys 😎👍🎶🎥😊🚌🎬🌎🎈♥️thanks for sharing and safe travels

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tom! Hope all is well!

@melcarpenter462 Жыл бұрын

Great video and appreciate you sharing some real life experience. Our niece is thinking about a schoolie and selling her condo.

@madarafarms 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great!! We just bought a bus!!

@roxana28101956 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, the true nothing but the true!!!

@markwilson8118 5 жыл бұрын

Ya'll live the best life .. I'm so jealous , love ya'll

@sleeplessnwonderland 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid thanks

@emsdave 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing your life with us. As far as security goes, have you considered a car alarm system? Door opening and glass break sensors could be of enormous benefit.

@tWz4462 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great wake up on van / bus life. But I still want the journey. I can't for my journey❤️❤️❤️ Love 😘 you two💕💕💕

@djvorac 5 жыл бұрын

"Bad weather follows us." Tio leaves the Superstition mountains recently. Now the whole place is burning... coincidence? I think not!

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

When we were there we brought the crazy unseasonable rain. When we left it got hot and dry.

@deesandiego 5 жыл бұрын

most truck stops have great shower facilities to fill in . i fear too many are jumping into this lifestyle without installing washrooms. excellent video

@crazyhorsetrading8655 4 жыл бұрын

ever heard of a wash cloth and a bucket? or if you fancy a sink and a wash cloth. Way less water usage and you still clean

@Vibe_with_Z 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! It was very informative.

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

We are so happy to hear that. Happy to have you here.

@crazyhorsetrading8655 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great video. I have lived the van life for a few months a few years ago, water was a major headache on the road in South Africa. The police chased me from one place to another. Not allowed to cook food on a gas stove in the vehicle etc. Cop's knocking on the van at night. Was crazy. Only moved into a house because a friend was sick. Now looking for my bus, time to be a Gypsy again..........OH sorry a Traveler

@EricaHardymoremakeupplz 4 жыл бұрын

super helpful thank you!

@fathimamanaal7064 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Would also love to see one for your van!

@davewenners6722 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted to hit the road since I drove bands on tour. Around 20 years ago. I loved the travel. Seeing places I’d never see other wise. This time I would stop at most of those places and check them out better. I was usually in one city for 48 hours or less and site seeing was hard since I had to get my sleep. Now I have a much stronger itch. I just don’t have money saved yet to do it.

@CarmenMartinez-uw3xl 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and very informative, love the ending the ending news 💋💄 can't wait to see her video

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carmen! ❤️ can’t wait to share my videos with you. Hope you like them. 😊

@maphirisebapu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the enlightenment 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@chazelle_ 5 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for the makeup videos ☺👏🏼

@AletaTrowell 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of good info thanks

@motonosity 5 жыл бұрын

ON WISCONSIN!

@vw_p0wer665 3 жыл бұрын

@Liliana Bridges is she ur ex now

@legolas8222 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, you have a very beautiful sofa, pleasant colors are very comfortable. You are always positive guys, I will not ask about everyday problems, I will say that the girl is a good actress, her play-behavior is very similar to Russian comedy series. And the boy is of course very beautiful. GOOD TO YOU AND HAPPINESS!

@colletteatkins9991 2 жыл бұрын

Love the content of pros/ cons.

@robintatina9819 5 жыл бұрын

You're both adorable! Looking forward to Mariajpse's new videos.

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin! Can’t wait to share my videos with you guys ❤️

@mybraxtonburns 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@adalokaya4818 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed your channel. I love your living style.

@sxshigaming4342 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 12 but I want to live in a bus but I want to park it on a property not drive around

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome idea! We've got several friends who have parked their vehicles on land and live it it stationary.

@potatokid2433 3 жыл бұрын

same but i wanna move all around the country sagittarius things

@keelycabatuan1207 3 жыл бұрын

@@potatokid2433 sameee

@giamonet2359 3 жыл бұрын

@@potatokid2433 samee but i’m a leo

@freddyhardware840 Жыл бұрын

I'm planning on joining a gym with the most gyms locations here in Australia for showers and workout.

@TheDawnofVanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, some of these tips are just as much part of the transition to life on the road. Water tip...it might be helpful to keep a couple spare jugs of drinking water. This is something you can use at annnnyyyy vehicle size. That way you can conserve your tank water for showers, toilet, sink etc.

@mariajoseandchase 3 жыл бұрын

We couldn’t agree more! Now that we’ve downsized you a van we see that more than ever. Truthfully, there is never enough water and we cannot stress enough the importance of having backup water reserves for drinking. Great call outs!

@marionbrown5651 3 жыл бұрын

great video

@SamWasHere 4 жыл бұрын

Two questions: A) Ceiling height - is it a problem? Seems like you didn't raise your roof. I'm going to get a double decker which means I won't be able to raise the ceiling and I'm a bit concerned about turning into the hunchback of notre dame B) Why not get CCTV and an alarm system if worried about security?

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

Hey friend, we didn’t raise our roof, which wasn’t an issue for us. We had 6’2” of headroom and neither of us are that tall. A lot of people go the route of a roof raise, but the time and money weren’t in the budget. Regarding security, CCTV only seems to work after a crime has taken place, and where we tend to stay it would typically lead to absolutely no help. Alarms are good deterrents in the moment or in crowded areas, but we are usually in remote places. If someone wants to break in, they will. If they break in while we are there, the dogs will alert and unfortunately for the person we carry firearms.

@The4Castles 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I’ve been looking for how much is it to fill up water when they charge and what type of places are there to refill water?

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

Our prices have varied. $2 to $10 for potable water. Rv parks and state parks typically offer it between $5-$7. You can get super lucky at travel centers like flying J which typically have potable water near the pumps for free. IOverlander has great resources on full stations for water!

@mrmotofy 3 жыл бұрын

Psst most truckstops have free water at the pumps. Its usually labeled nonpotable...so don't drink it but filters are easy

@JerryDLTN 4 жыл бұрын

How would "over build" initially to prevent the repairs you're having to do internally now?

@briankimmell7960 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Nicnackity 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Thanks friend!

@NLATv 4 жыл бұрын

for your air conditioner problem. i advice you toh check plaiter modules ac u can build yourself. it take less energy than a tv

@williamm319 5 жыл бұрын

great video thanks... just a thought run a PVC line from water tank to the bus roof with a valve... when it rains open valve n add a funnel? 🤷‍♂️

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Thats an awesome idea

@ryancelata7915 4 жыл бұрын

Good info

@keenachabot7495 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! How do you get internet? I'm thinking about moving into a bus but I require a good private internet connection for work. Would that be doable?

@AdamShaiken 5 жыл бұрын

I think that I might just be here for the tea ? Well, that's not exactly true. Actually, I bring my own tea. I just love to vicariously visit with the four of you while I enjoy my teas, too !!!

@mariajoseandchase 5 жыл бұрын

Adam Shaiken we’re glad to see you here each video Adam!

@thomashuismann919 4 жыл бұрын

On, Wisconsin!

@FatesUtopia2 5 жыл бұрын

Love seeing your build and travels as inspiration for one day when we get ourselves in the road! I may have missed it in another video... Did you buy your bus at auction or a dealer?

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

We got it from a small dealership.

@TheAgalmic 4 жыл бұрын

When you said you get "homesick" do you mean for your old house or for your bus home? Do you now feel as if the bus is your home or do you feel as if it's temporary?

@jahrayb 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful. I am getting ready to look for a bus. I was looking to get the biggest I could find. Because of ur video I will look for medium size. The only problem is I am 6'3". The ones I looked at don't have the clearance. Any suggestions would be great. Love you guys.

@mariajoseandchase 3 ай бұрын

Look at International buses. Otherwise you'd be looking at roof raises!

@garycasey175 5 жыл бұрын

If you two ever come to kentucky get up with me I have a big yard you can park in it and check out the area

@Sunny-cj5ic 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all are too cute!

@sararm2693 3 жыл бұрын

I have a problem I'm going to travel and go on a road trip in my van/bus but after I'm just gonna live in it and if I get something I can comfortably live in for a long time it won't be the best for driving/parking and vise versa

@meli9636 4 жыл бұрын

This is great! Thanks for the honest look and actual information. Someone else had posted a "15 things they wish they'd known" video that basically talked about feelings and nothing factual at all about living in a bus on the road. :) This was useful and entertaining. :) :) :)

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there are many more things we didn't even think to cover, but I agree! We've seen some that didn't really give any insight into what it's truly like to be out here on the road. We're glad you enjoyed it!

@The4Castles 4 жыл бұрын

If you do another video can you discuss the power situation for those of us considering doing this? How exactly does the power situation work and how long do the daily charges last etc. the water and power have been my biggest questions and it seems like no one talks about that

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

We'll definitely do another video soon discussing power for our van build. We're happy to reference and compare it with what we've had on the bus. In short though, I'm happy to give you some insight. We had 800watts up top feeding 500ah of agm batteries and inverted through a 4000w aims power inverter. We had more than enough power to charge phones, camera equipment, laptops, and tools during the day, as well as powering our refrigerator through its on/off cycles throughout the day and night. We never really had "excess" storage for rainy days, so we kept a generator with us for inclement weather situations. But we also didn't allow our batteries to go below 50% DOD. My advice would be pay more for LiFePo or Lithium Ion batteries upfront and depending on what you think your power needs/storage wants might be, maybe go minimum 1200w/400ah LiFePo.

@The4Castles 4 жыл бұрын

Tío Aventura we are a family of 4 so trying to get some specific info before we actually make the jump and then realize we didn’t get enough to power stuff for my two kids and wife

@loridunn5873 4 жыл бұрын

I’m new. I really enjoyed this video so I gave it a 👍. I’ll watch some of ur other ones then I’ll know if I want to subscribe. Safe travels❣️

@mariajoseandchase 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to have you here Lori. We hope you stick around. See you on Sunday with a new video. 😉

@EKisPEER 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I like your videos. Keep it up. Would be great if you guys could compare bus life Vs van life. I am having some trouble deciding myself.

@mariajoseandchase 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pierre! Thanks so much friend. We recently made that exact video! I’ll share the link here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbBgeMSQ3rWuf2Q.html If you have any questions we didn’t really discuss, let us know and we’ll be happy to share some insight from our own experience.

@EKisPEER 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariajoseandchase Awesome, that's great thanks. Really appreciate it!