I’m 17 & being that I will graduate this summer of 2021 being that I could tow my 93 idi behind a bus allows me to keep my truck & have plenty of storage for my stuff & have plenty of space to live. I think the bus platform is just better built & can take a little more miles than the traditional rv that has a lifespan of abt 100k.
Sweet to hear that it was built in Mt Pleasant Iowa! This is my hometown. Fun fact... every male relative that I have worked at Blue Bird until the day it shut down. I have many good memories of running around that factory! Crazy to think that in the late 80's and early 90's that they would just let kids roam that place during operational hours. It would be awesome if the bus could make it to Iowa at some point!!! KEEP ON KEEPIN ON brother!
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. Not many schoolie owners are hunters, and I’m glad that you’re showing the world an alternative point of view.
That is a way cool conversion ya have there! The tent addition is far-out and I'm kinda surprised more people don't use one as well.I dig the fact that you painted it and it looks great. Right on! ..............................PEACE!!
That's a nice build, but you got ripped off on the bus. RVs are built like crap, I've cut up 2 and scrapped em as well as 1 travel trailer, I wouldn't ever have another. IF your LP heater is producing just a blue flame it CAN NOT kill you with CO2, it will burn all the oxygen out of the air and smother you to death factually. I run 2 in my 40' bus and don't open the windows using a O2 monitor. I like the tent setup but man that must be a pain to deal with all that stuff when pulling up stakes and moving.
@@soholtbrothers Hey if your happy that's all that matters hero. Growing up I thought a flat nose bus was the ugliest thing and well I'm sitting in one now LOL. While I don't have to worry about the trans ever giving up, the electronics on it are so expensive I'd buy another of these for doner parts, it's 3k for the push button panel on it, crazy stuff.
Awesome video ! I have been seeing a few of cool photos of the bus I'm happy to see a full tour ! Thank you for sharing and keep spreading the WORD. also thanks for a lot of good ideas !
Nice paint job on the bus. Yes, Skoolies are so much cooler than any camper ! Love your idea of the additional tent room. Would be nice if it could also be used as a screen room too, so that you can still see the views, but without the nasty bugs that bite. Have fun & safe travels.
Awesome build....has everything you wanted in it! I like the add-on tent. I might steal that idea for my 20'travel trailer. Happy hunting and keep your powder dry.
Nice job man! The no start 'vandalock' when the rear door is latched is standard on school buses. It's nice for security and avoids theft if you happen to leave the keys laying around.
Nice and simple. Like it a lot. Very usable, all other conversion shown are made to live full time in. One thought about your CampChef oven/stove, other than they are really great. You modify your countertop to drop/lower the stove to a lower level. That way you're not standing on your tiptoes frying hash browns. Good job!
Love the bus. If you stick with your plans on taking this nice bus on tour, film a ride along. Also keep the door on the bus. It represent's Blue Bird's history.
Good work dude. We hope to have the opportunity to spend a few night on public lands and in the bus....or just near it. That would work too 😂 Keep producing content. You are great on camera and have an even better message 👍🏼
Incredible design congratulations on your adventures with your family and friends my dad ,brothers went hunting a lot they are all gone but one brother I love bow hunting it’s easier and quicker and quieter than a shotgun or pistol my five sisters too .you must have a lot of different permits for different states enjoy life thank you for sharing
Great job on your skoolie conversion. I would suggest, however, that you do consider utilizing the space you originally planned for the bathroom for that very reason. Why? First of all, how/where do you shower? Even in the forest, hygiene is important. And unless you are camped near a waterfall or a pond/lake, the forest doesn't provide you with a shower or bath. Secondly, do you ever get female guests? They'd appreciate a warm, comfortable place to use the facilities if it's snowing and blowing outside. And what if you find the woman of your dreams? Wouldn't you want her to be comfortable on your bus, too? Good luck!
@Jennifer Hunt - Apparently you've never heard of the "sponge-bath"? You use a good sized basin,small tub or 5 gal.bucket,etc., and bathed in that manner. Then "new" hot/warm water was/is prepped and you could wash your hair (or vice versa - hair first," new" or clean water prepped and you had your sponge bath). We couldn't use a LOT of soap because we never would have gotten all the soap off our bodies! I'm an "old broad" (68) and come from very humble beginnings. I remember,back in the day,when your *weekly* bath was usually on a Friday or Saturday night - in a metal washtub! A bubble bath was a luxury only the more fortunate people could afford (those who had more $$), However,we did have pretty good bars of soap and manage to make our own bubbles (lol)! Usually,the youngest bathed first, then the father and last, but certainly least, mom was finally able to have her bath! In some cases,the father bathed,then the mom and last the child/ren! The tub was set-up behind the old wood stove and 2 or 3 sheets (or blankets) were strategically hung so the bather had privacy. If you were very busy working outside or inside cleaning,etc.(mom's "jobs" back then)...sweaty & dirty, you could/would have a sponge-bath before bed - so your bedding didn't become soiled too soon. I'm sure if this guy finds the "love-of-his-life", he will soon ready the space for a fully functioning composting toilet and a fully functioning shower stall!
Not a bad build. Nice & simple. I’d like to do one as a toyhauler. Modifying the rear into a dropdown door/ramp would not be all that difficult. What worries me is the roof line where it meets the walls may have to be modified so the cage/roof of our sxs fits.
I'm curious how easy/hard is it to set up and put away that tent? Also, where do you store it, roof rack? Love the inside of the skoolie, it's very efficient.
It takes a little time to set up if I'm solo, but if there are a couple people it is super fast. poles and tent just go in the back door of the bus and stay there when not in use. That extra space is a game changer though
That is an excellent way to expand your living experience ... you should market that ... What you left out is where all that is stored while traveling...do you use the trailer for that ? Tell us about the stove too ... one other thing is there a way to have a window in that outdoor room..
All you would need to do for a windows is custom sew them into the tarp and another piece of fabric that has Velcro to cover over windows ... I’m thinking that you market this and sell it ... You probably would make so much money you would not need to worry about diesel fuel, food , ammo or anything else ever... it’s an ingenious way of expanding living space and you should market it ... 👍
May want to have used reflective paint when painting the bus ...it will retain help deflect heat, thus keep it cooler than just insulation, and the rubberized base coat will help against rain/water related issues.
Very cozy looking, would love to camp with that set up... I would prefer to be able to have at least some water storage and a sink if not a shower or toilet. Just makes it easier to be hygienic but that’s me as a mum hypothetically taking three kids away! Who would be happy as sleeping in the tent haha
Amazing bus! looking for more bus ideas to carry more people. less gimmicks and fits more people. I cant live without a bathroom inside for longer trips. Overall one of the better builds on here for what I need.
If your ever in north Texas area I'd love to show you mine. Very similar but I added plumbing. I'd even let you hunt some hogs if no other seasons are open. Heck your a bus brother so I'd let you shoot a nice whitetail too.
