He built a $35k Tech-Filled Tiny Home Skoolie to live a full life!

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Thanks to our sponsor, PODX Go--introducing the world's 1st self-folding, mobile tiny house! Check out the crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo; special pricing starts at $49k: www.indiegogo.com/projects/ti... ✨ Meet Richard, a 59-year-old tinker, inventor, adventure lover, and DIY builder. He converted a 32 ft dog-nose school bus into a tiny home. It's full of a mind-blowing amount of tech & his own clever custom solutions. This includes a high-tech home security system, 1800W solar power system, ham radio, unique transforming dining table/lounge, custom urinal, and much more!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Our Bus Rufus
0:30 - 'don't wait for retirement to travel'
2:19 - 32 ft 2006 Int'l school bus
2:42 - outdoor tech & storage
4:58 - custom racks for AC & propane
5:43 - winterized water system
6:09 - 1800W solar panels
6:17 - rooftop tech
6:51 - interior tiny home tour
7:42 - high-tech security system
8:27 - sponsor message
9:44 - tour cont'd
11:18 - clever transforming lounge
12:45 - his off-road rig experience
13:20 - invented a rear hitch plate
13:44 - school bus cost & build
14:26 - tour cont'd
15:00 - more tech!
16:58 - mini split AC
17:58 - 4 heat sources
18:33 - inventive bathroom
19:55 - custom urinal
21:10 - queen bed converts to single
22:06 - rooftop deck
22:37 - bus conversion cost vs RV
23:37 - travel companions
24:16 - plan to retire in bus home
25:25 - hello from Alexis & Christian
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@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

*We're thrilled to introduce the world's 1st self-folding, mobile tiny house by PODX Go! Check out the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign; special pricing starts at just $49k:* www.indiegogo.com/projects/tiny-house-world-s-first-self-folding-mobile-home 🏡✨Renaissance man Richard converted a 32 ft bus into an impressive tiny home, named after his dog Rufus.🐶 He packed it full of his own custom low-tech solutions, high-tech features & robust solar! 👉Tour a unique Adobe-Style Skoolie: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PrGmfIYBuXU.html

@themomentnn Год назад

When will you film this house? Need more information.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

@@themomentnn not sure yet, but soon as it’s ready! Hopefully within the next few months 🤓😄

@bernedettekuteyi3843 Год назад

Great build Sir, absolutely beautiful

@stephaniekunce5192 Год назад

Very nice build. I love the backup heating systems. The technology is great! One of the best builds I've seen.

@abcdef-qk6jf Год назад

"Looking out the window not having to cut the grass..." That summed it up very well. Enjoying the sunset instead of cutting grass in the sunset. 👍

@MindYourOwn777 4 месяца назад

OMG he planned this bus out so well and built it very mindfully. Love it. 😊

@mrv6968 Год назад

That RV/bus is worth triple if not more. You can tell he's an aviator by all the redundancy he put into it. If he ever sells it, which I am sure he won't, whoever buys it is getting a steal!

@richbradbury Год назад

LOL, this is true, aviators love redundancy. There’s even more not mentioned in the video.

@bzflote 10 месяцев назад

This is the best bus conversion! You thought of everything!

@britzel71 Год назад

Amazing 👏 🙀 It took me a minute to pick my jaw up off the floor before I could comment. Not only is this bus build incredible but the man behind it is as well. Absolute a fantastic job!!!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Ahh love that! Richard is the man 🍻

@artofpootan Год назад

Definitely the most ingenious and livable skoolie build I've ever seen on RU-vid / Instagram! It's got the best balance of features.

@lawrencedavidson6195 Год назад

Lovely bus build. Greetings from Jamaica.

@richbradbury Год назад

Welcome, I’ve been there briefly, but to the fluffy tourists area.

@wandamackenzie144 Год назад

Meet Rufus .. what a great, and unique, home. Thanks Alexis and Christian for sharing !

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Our pleasure! 😊

@vanessalawson68 2 месяца назад

Mr. Rich, I think you have articulated the beauty of the full time RV life! I hope to join your ranks one day with a schoolie of my own!

@cn9630 Год назад

We lost our home during a layoff during covid and STILL cant find affordable housing down in our native Wilmington, NC AND found ourselves living with the kids... JUST SAD... We soooo want to have a smaller sizes bus, like this, as it's just the 2 of us! We learned so much watching your amazing video and want to THANK YOU!!!!! You covered all of our questions and safety concerns!!! *WISHING YOU ALL THE HAPPINESS YOU DESERVE❣️✝️❣️

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

So sorry to hear that! Best wishes with your husband planning ❤️

@richbradbury Год назад

Make sure you research engines, transmissions and have a mechanic look at the bus. It’s also important to do a test drive up to highway speeds. Some busses only go 55 mph. My bus was 6’7” inside providing headroom even with insulation added to the floor. It also came with panel screws versus rivets which makes removing panels much easier. A bus just out of service from a wealthier school system is more likely maintained well. But, remember your bus can cost a lot if it breaks down, so budget for that also. Good luck. Inflation and over inflation really is horrible!

@paige6028 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful, inspiring & innovative. One of the best skoolie builds I've seen & I've watched at least well over a 100. Love the open area & not building the "boxes" for the fridge & shower that we see in most. Every inch counts in a small space. Great tour. Thanks.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

That says a lot, and you’re right; each inch matters!

@guillermoortiz8452 7 месяцев назад

God bless you keeping your father’s memory alive, may he live forever

@richbradbury 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@KyleRuggles Год назад

This is an awesome bus! $35k? All of that!? $7 for the bus? C'mon! Would be great to hire this man.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

He might really like that! 😀

@alexandretahara Год назад

What a lesson of life and humanity!! It’s so hard to see such a genuine person nowadays, thanks for showing us part of your life!! You’ll never be alone!!🤜🏻

@alohadave13 Год назад

I'm not into Skoolie's and I wasn't sure I would even watch this video. But I was wrong. It was INCREDIBLE! WOW!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Love to hear that! 😄😊🤘

@gwechoochoo Год назад

He loves aviation and proceeds to paint his bus Matterhorn White. Yep, he's one of ours.

@dibradbury7337 Год назад

I’ve stayed in the bus in the mountains here & it is a great experience Rich ,Peter your dad & I are so proud it is a great project & a dream come true Bravo

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

💕😊

@richbradbury Год назад

Thanks mom!

@zyneil6827 4 месяца назад

Excellent ru-vid.comUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU . I built the basic model with its help and it turned out great . It is intensive and really educational. Ryan got another victor! No one can represent it better than Ryan. Thank you, Ryan!

@richbradbury 4 месяца назад

Just go buy an RV for $100K, they’re made of quality materials - not, lol. Versus an all steel safety reinforced bus!

@AnxGAR Год назад

the transit seat to coach is GENIUS

@richbradbury Год назад

Thanks, that was actually my third idea for the couch with the first two ideas scrapped. I also custom welded the bracket from the swivel to the seat as the bolt patterns didn’t match and the height was wrong.

@kathyl5610 8 месяцев назад

He is living the life! And a fantastic life it is. And he can skip a rock on a lake!

@TinyHouseExpedition 8 месяцев назад

pretty nifty trick, indeed!

@racheljackson9762 Год назад

I lost my husband and father of our 2 boys. He passed at the age of 55 from pancreatic cancer. I understand how you feel as well as my sons. I truly love your way of living and I think as well as I believe that he and I would enjoy living this way. Congratulations in the travel/living schoolie.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

So very sorry for your loss ❤️

@hirokomlm131 8 месяцев назад

As someone who's done a haphazard "short bus" conversion, I can tell you what this guy did takes A LOT of work and patience. Cutting out the seats alone with a grinder feels like it's going to take forever. Then everything you install has to be short stop proof, turn proof, extreme cold proof and summer heat proof. Every little thing you install has to be measured like a puzzle piece. Curtains hand sewn, etc. And mine was nowhere near the amount of work this guy did.

@TinyHouseExpedition 8 месяцев назад

It is a lot of work, for sure! Most people don't realize that until they get into it!

@EpicValleysStill Год назад

Just convinced the wife that we need a skoolie. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks for the ideas!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Happy to share!

@toddaron 3 месяца назад

OH that toaster!!! We don't use them, but so enjoy seeing others'. THe diner napkin holder!

@hartmanartsource Год назад

This is one of the best midsize conversions I’ve seen!

@NoCaping Год назад

Absolutely love Rufus!!

@jessesprinkle3069 Год назад

As a man “because it looks cool” is a great answer about the sink sprayer

@S.E.C-R Год назад

This is one of my favorites… I love the tech especially and the retro/modern/farmhouse feel… and the fridge seatbelt is genius and cool. I would love in this in a second!

@dwh11 Год назад

So many good memories from this❤ My stepfather built a camper/bus back in the late 60's early 70's. We had such fun in it. Wish I had one again!

@alharper2068 7 месяцев назад

Why not build one cheers to good memories

@campbellsoup4910 Год назад

WoW! you did some amazing work on your Bus!! Salute to your Dad for the knowledge and wisdom he gave you! Great job 👍🏼

@janesenkyr3125 Год назад

WOW Alot of back up heat! So glad your tech smart on all of the gadgets! Gives you allot of freedom to go to many climates and getting the full experience that life has to offer! ❤

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

So true!! ❄🏔

@richbradbury Год назад

Thanks, I’m currently boondocking at 4500 feet just West of Los Vegas, snowy mountains in the distance. I’ll be turning on the diesel heater before going to bed.

@timjchick Год назад

Lots of great features. Very creative. One of the best bus conversions I’ve seen. Those mid-size buses look like the perfect size.

@LightCodes333 Год назад

This man is living life. What a beautiful and intelligent mind and outlook he has! ❤

@revdupartist9386 11 месяцев назад

He came up with some great ideas in how he routed the heating. The folding/swiveling seats that convert into a couch/bed base are cool. I gotta say he mentioned his security cameras, and how to check them, quite a few times. The vast amount of tech he's trying to protect is the security items he has to protect his security tech. I have never seen anyone as obsessed about security in my whole life...and that includes foundation homes.

@richbradbury 11 месяцев назад

I agree, it got mentioned too much, but I’m a camera guy, love IT. I wanted to keep things secure while away since I was parking all over. But, the top 360 camera was really just added as a wildlife viewing camera. It’s awesome to be able to look for nocturnal animals at night.

@revdupartist9386 10 месяцев назад

@@richbradbury I can understand wanting to feel secure, but I just can live my life with fear that someone's gonna take 'my stuff. I've ahd two trucks stolen. The second one a got back 6 months after it was stolen. They had even fixed several things. I had purchased another vehicle and I surely don't need two. I was trying to figure out which one to keep. I was out to go to a friend's house and made a stop on the way. As I was walking into the place I realized I had a bit of fear that the truck was gong to get lifted again. That's when I realized it had to go.

@darklovely9583 Год назад

Best bus build ever.❤️❤️

@alexandrachivonne Год назад

Wow wow wow. He should consider another career of doing skoolie builds, I'd absolutely buy one! He's covered all the needs and wants while addressing the safety concerns that's always held me back from joining this lifestyle. Fantastic job!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Seriously! 😄😊

@widowswatch6610 Год назад

It looks great but I would need a private toilet area or full bathroom. It must be a pain to use strange bathrooms. But everyone is different. You did a wonderful on the bus. Love it.

@richbradbury Год назад

The bus was built for Donna and myself, so the bathroom works fine for us. If you go up front, you can isolate yourself from the bedroom / bathroom with a curtain. If I was building it for an entire family, I probably would have purchased a longer bus and isolate the bathroom.

@susanalario3836 Год назад

Love the way your little home is coming along. Absolutely love the imagination that has been incorporated into your designs. Looking forward to a walk through of the finished projects inside and the ongoing project of the big house.❤❤❤

@TheOnlyLuvmi Год назад

Sweet bus! It’s even more impressive in person. So cozy and homey🤩.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Awesome! Where did y’all connect? 😊

@BeanieBots Год назад

This is the coolest dude ever!!!

@margaretdevries8090 Год назад

Love it!You thought of everything!

@jellis333 Год назад

I like others have watched video after video,and this one is currently my fave! All for 35k too😳! I’m gonna tackle this dream soon of having a bus. You’ve given me so many ideas. Thanks for sharing.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

So happy to share!

@ribbleslipscomb5171 Год назад

Rufus, the bus is pretty jacked up.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Jacked up on Mountain Dew 🤘

@wander570 Год назад

Thanks for showing us your home. Really like the vintage charm!

@CED.Dweller Год назад

The digital camo look on the FJ is a fun touch.

@richbradbury Год назад

I actually bought it new from the dealer painted that way. They did it as a promotion. Of course I did all the other modifications, plus that was my first solar install. Just 200 watts on the Baja Roof Rack.

@GenGenChilling Год назад

Awesome bus. Awesome life

@margaritamartinez6413 Год назад

Beautiful story

@efortunywhitton Год назад

Incredible home; and the shower open to the bedroom one of the best ideas I've seen!!

@debsylvester2012 Год назад

Great design. So well executed. 👏👏👏👏👏

@barryp4700 Год назад

An amazing build! The transit seats converting to a bed is inspirational.

@EricCampbellUAV Год назад

nice skoolie!

@Berealwiteachother Год назад

I want that exact build with everything in it like that. I had all those ideas but I never seen it done. I’ve seen it and now it’s time for one!

@fabiofaria4243 Год назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc Год назад

One of the coolest builds I have seen. Love the heated options and all the technology. The transit van seat are very cool. I have ideas now!!!

@brianpeterson5559 Год назад

Well done the redundant heat and different router as well as starlink

@richbradbury Год назад

Yep, it actually auto falls back. If you turn off Starlink, the cellular kicks in.

@cn9630 Год назад

M O S T DEFINITELY WAYYYYYYYYYY BETTER THAN A CRAPPO-MADE RV RV's have all sorts of problems Mold Insects Rodents Expensive *Hardly no techs available anymore! Long, long waits for svc... I WANT A SCHOOLIE

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

💯

@joycelane3317 Год назад

Love Rufus!!!!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

🐶🚌💕

@user-cj3sg3rh1y 4 дня назад

Very impressive! Best I’ve seen! Bravo

@liveyourlife7367 Год назад

Awesome next level build! Beautiful!

@MBMCincy63 Год назад

That is a very cool modular home! I wonder if Kerry Tarnow has reviewed it as well. Your ads are great! I really like the OurbusRufus design and the features he implemented, Thanks for the video! Shivering black bell, thumbs up

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

We appreciate you! 💖 We hope to be able to film a tour of the PODX Go foldable house in the future too!

@mayamyu 11 месяцев назад

I like the layout of areas. Nice job 👍

@sandrafergueson8155 Год назад

Wow beautiful home! Love it be safe happy travels!

@roberte5057 Год назад

Beautiful. From Australia.

@clarkclarke Год назад

You are definitely a problem solver Love the build ... Happy travels 🙏🏾

@pattisorensen5645 Год назад

Beautiful build! I especially love the decal because the mountains remind me of the Maroon Bells.

@meridethhendry5733 Год назад

What an amazing setup! It’s incredible and it’s beautiful!!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

He seriously did an amazing job! ✨

@alancummings5651 Год назад

The best I’ve ever seen. I’ve is short and God has given each of us a certain amount of time. Your father would be extremely proud of you. Just totally awesome

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

💕

@creativeartsfarm Год назад

Another fabulous tour! I love a schoolie and the kitchen is 🤌🏾🚍

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Thank you kindly! Agreed on the incredibly functional & lovely kitchen ✨

@richbradbury Год назад

Thank you!

@3dchick 8 месяцев назад

Holy cow. This is AWESOME.

@hudsonsgamingchannel334 Год назад

This the best build I’ve seen so far.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Seems like he thought of everything!

@lauriemcmullen9644 Год назад

Wow what an amazing home!

@janethartwig774 Год назад

You are brilliant! Great, informative video.

@DualTasticToday Год назад

Nice build. Bravo

@vanikiemzgrafikiem Год назад

Great Vehicle! Love the details!

@heresjohnny4836 Год назад

dude i absolutely LOVE your bus, this is my retirement plan lol

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

🤘🍻✨

@residentsparks 4 месяца назад

Enjoyed your video, saw your bus at the trail head today in JT. Good job and happy trails!

@richbradbury 4 месяца назад

Yep, in the BLM now, heading towards AZ. Cheers

@DigitalSwagg Год назад

Absolutely epic Skoolie and a cool dude that built it.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

He’s seriously cool! 😁

@carasather2717 9 месяцев назад

Genius to drop the shower pan for more head room

@richbradbury 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! I also insulated below the shower pan and ran my heat ducts to that space before the bedroom. That heats the fiberglass shower pan when it’s super cold outside.

@brentfrench752 Год назад

Very well done my friend! Looks really comfortable. If I wasn’t married, I’d buy or build a rig and travel the country, but my wife won’t go full-time. However, I think I have her talked into going part time, maybe two months out, home for a couple months then back out for a couple months. I retired at 56, but my wife is retiring this year, so we have plenty of time to travel the country.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Cheers to part time adventures!

@sherriscook3674 Год назад

Absolutely EXCELLENT!!! 👏👏👏

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

🙌✨

@suezaple4950 Год назад

WOW , I am so sorry to hear about your dad, he has sure past on some skills to you You have done a fantastic job on this Skoolie you have thought of everything love the bear decals on the side s . The interior is epic the design the color the tech stuff so cool nice and bright. love how the seats fold down to a couch , Now Thats thinking! nice spaciouse bedroom and bed has to be one of the best well thought out Skoolie conversion . your bus needs to win a well thought out design conversion for a skoolie . Love how you named you home after your beautiful dog. You brought up some great pointers re retiring

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

💕

@loubrado Год назад

I live in Alaska and have a 1997 Winnebago Warrior its like 30 ft long but you have definitely gave me a few ideas for upgrades for heat and a few other things i really like that you did.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Right on! 😊

@timaz1066 Год назад

I agree with his comments at the end about travel and retirement although I do do it in a older Monaco motorhome because I did not have the time or the skill set to do what he did. Thanks for the video

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

That’s awesome; good for you! And your most welcome ❤️

@maryfolks9368 Год назад

That's a lot of tech, but really nice😊

@ramonasuggs9961 7 месяцев назад

I love your bus😊❤. You put a lot of thought into the build.

@richbradbury 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@est9949 Год назад

Those convertible dining chairs are really cool.

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Seriously rad 🤩

@rodyoakum1194 Год назад

That Is So Smart Amazing Video

@TweetWithTheTeaTv Год назад

Amazing job

@createart2iowa Год назад

Beautiful Bus!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Particularly love the decal outside and the wood accent wall inside!

@mariamoshogianni7008 Год назад

Very nice home Stay safe god bless

@davidlundy5007 Год назад

What he said at the end got my attention.

@Dr.CharlesMc Год назад

Wow you gave me some ideas for my bus. Great build

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Best wishes with your bus build! 🍻

@TerryW5379 Год назад

Patrick I agree with your comment. Very homey feel.

@EUGNOT024 6 месяцев назад

I tell you, i love this guy!!! Im saving this video cause the tech he has on this i would love to duplicate. (give or take a couple of things) The ONLY and I mean the only thing i would change is that personally I need a BIG screen tv and all... but his tech set up is on point!!!!! Plus i would incorporate some type of couch to hang out and all.....But kudos on your bus man!!! Godspeed down the road!!!!! 👍🤘🤘🤘🤘👍

@richbradbury 4 месяца назад

It’s got a couch, the dining area converts to couch mode. I use it that way most of the time. I’m writing this from the couch now. I’m thinking about upgrading the TV in the bedroom, but can’t go too huge.

@RPdyke Год назад

I love this guy.

@BongRipStick Год назад

Insane build, very impressive. Personally Idk bout all that tech tho

@ramonasuggs9961 7 месяцев назад

I love as a man you gave thought to Good closet space and storage. I'm sure Donna is happy she has such a thoughtful man (I would be 😊)

@richbradbury 6 месяцев назад

I just told Donna about your comment 🙂 LOL, I think my backpack and the telescope is in her closet at the moment. Oops.

@bitch12 Год назад

Looooove the security sistem!!!

@carlapierle8623 Год назад

Was I the only female trying to figure out if I could use that urinal? Lol. Great bus! He has quite the resume, especially having invented something useful that had never been patented. Best of luck to you!

@TinyHouseExpedition Год назад

Think it’s a similar size the lady urinal, shewee! 😜 us.shewee.com

@carlapierle8623 Год назад

@@TinyHouseExpedition Shewee! That’s the name I was trying to think of! Lol.

@richbradbury Год назад

If you watch Eamon and Bec on RU-vid, she uses a similar urinal in a van, but it just drains to the ground and no fresh water flush.