Tour of a Nomad Living in a School Bus Skoolie 

Thank you Bob for letting me share my skoolie. And thank you everyone for the kind words.

Great skoolie, Steve! I'm so sorry about your wife. But, as you said, she's still with you.

I love how he said just so casually “ I got fired from a job “.Sounds like there’s a good story to that! Beautiful home.Well thought out build.It so nice to hear this man speak so highly of his wife and share his loving thoughts of the life he had.Im sure the cat is good company.

This guy could pass for your brother! Lol. Love the channel. Thank you.

What a beautiful person with a beautiful home. Thank you Steve for sharing your amazing wonderful home with us.

I can relate to steam punk Steve...I got a 15 passenger shuttle bus with a handicap lift to make into a week end camper for me and my wife.. got it last year I am still working on converting it and my wife passed last week... I wish she could have went camping with me ..I will continue working on this and keep the lift in her memory ..IN MEMORY OF MY WIFE MELODY WATKINS BORN OCTOBER 31ST 1956 WENT HOME TO JESUS MARCH 7TH 2018...Gregory Watkins

bubble wrap used as sheer curtains are great insulation. with a little water (say a spray bottle) the bubble wrap actually sticks to the glass .... plus the light still comes through...and if you do need to see out just peel it back. you may need a piece or two of masking tape on the top corners. A double layer works even better. just a thought... It comes in good size rolls at wal mart in the office department for packaging. all the best - great rig!

This takes me back to when i had my school bus. Loved building it out. Like a gypsy bus. My son, our cat and I lived in it for 5 great years.the cat sat on the dash while we were driving. Was so Cosy and fun. Good luck on yr journeys. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Steampunk Steve has an awesome RU-vid channel. He stops at some great places. His older videos are an excellent resource for anyone looking into doing a new build/remodel. Great interview/tour Bob.

He did such a beautiful job with his bus, and he seems like a really nice guy. 👍 Hahaha... I just noticed his shirt! 😂

Bob, I am so glad you introduced Steve to us. It is so nice that he keeped there dream going. It is so hard to lose a spouse, we may never now the pain but we can understand the lose. He done such a beautiful job on the bus. His wife will always be with him. Tell him thanks for sharing.

This is the nicest build I have seen yet!! GREAT JOB STEVE!!

What an absolutely sweetheart of a man. Beautifully done bus.

Wow, what a build! This chap is super talented 💪

Great home! So sorry for your loss Steve, but I’m so happy you completed the dream you two shared. Safe travels. TFS Bob. Blessings to all ~Lisa

What a great interview, Bob! Steampunk Steve was a gracious host and I wish him the best!

Steve, your wife was a lucky woman, you are very talented. Being a widow myself(7years) I can tell you, the tsunamis will come, but you have a special gift, and this too you shall survive!

Bob! you have inspired me so much. I finally bought my first Van today. it's a 92 Chevy and it was love at first sight. I will not be a full timer I am only 48 and still have a ways to go before I can retiree or go part time. you are showing the world there's another way to live. I will start the conversion a little at a time. thank you thank you thank you. keep the vids coming they are saving people's lives and families.

One of the best builds I've seen yet. Sorry for your loss, Steampunk Steve.

Great job, Steve....

Skoolie Nation represent!

Steampunk Steve, you have a really cool home....I love it ! Your story about your wife touched my heart. It's got to be hard for you, that she didn't get a chance to live this life with you. My heart goes out to you. I've been married 41 yrs, just celebrated our anniversary in Feb. I have been seriously been thinking of getting a skoolie , when my life changes. My husband has a terminal illness, we are preparing for what comes next. I admire all the work you put into your bus. I have my own health issues, so I'll have to buy one that's already converted or find someone who can do the job for me. I certainly hope I can find one as cool as yours. Thanks so much for sharing, Bob that was great !! Safe Travel guys !

Mr. Steve has the coolest Skoolie I've seen yet. It reminds me of a cabin in the woods.

This bus is really nice & it's hard to find such a man who really loved his wife looks like she was a lucky Lady too. God bless you Steve safe & happy travels.

Boy! I'd get in line to have him build for me!

I have a "Four Wheel Pop-Up Camper". I can not even begin to imagine the space available in a skoolie. Beautiful build.

so sorry about his wife. i love his bus, i could see myself in something like that with my little dog.

I have followed SteampunkSteve since day one of his build and now I enjoy seeing the USA from his camera and hearing about all the neat places he visits. This guy is awesome.

I’ve been following Steve since he began the build. I’d recommend his channel to anyone contemplating a similar project.

Absolutely awesome. So sorry he lost his wife, but I’m sure she enjoyed living to see his dream come into fruition. She could leave knowing he’d be ok. Can’t wait till I can live full time on the road! 😩

OMG, That Skolie that Steampuk Steve built is fantastic. That is the best build I've ever seen. I think I'm in love with him. I plan to be doing a lot of at least part timing this year and I've got a TT , but his bus is fantastic.

Two of my favorite nomads!

Great video. Steve did a beautiful job on his school bus reno which is an awesome home now. Thanks Bob for interviewing Steve!

Wow what a great job he did!

That is a phenomenal home! His skills, enthusiasm & passion really enabled him to get magnificent results! I love the little touches.... his woodwork is beautiful; I love the lamp, light switch & urinal Hahahaha! I’m just so impressed with his home!!! I’m really happy he’s got such an awesome mobile base! Bob, there was a hum throughout the entire video.... Thanks for getting Steve to show us his lovely home!! Lauri

Great job Steve beautiful craftsman shop.happy traveling

Love the unique touches. Beautiful ceiling. Awesome slide-out pantry!

So glad I got to meet Steve through hiis video, a great guy indeed. Loved everything he's done to his home on wheels, bet its a total blast. Ive got about 4 years before we go full time. The house will be paid off and on the market and Im already looking around for the 'right' bus. Its almost built in my mind. Right now Im more concentrated on getting past all the ill side affects of chemo and radiation, slow but positive improvements! 9/2/14 doctor said cancer, gave me 90 days to live. I quit my job, entered treatment, (absolutly the worst time in my life of now 61 years but I was able to BEAT stage three lung cancer. Been 3-1/2 yrs since dr gave me 90 days, thank you Lord for allowing me to stay around, I have a little ways to go to make sure if I go that my wife will be OK. As of now, look out world we will soon be rolling to places we've never been and going to have a blast the whole time. Thank you both for sharing your life with us and inspiring us so much. I pray nothing but the best for the both of you. BTW, hey Steve, Im an old hippie from way back. What a life, I am truly blessed. July 31 this yr is our 42 year of a wonderful life together and there is nothing i would change (except the bout with cancer). Keep the wheels turning and live it to the fullest.

Omg!!! She’s beautiful!!! What an awesome job!!! God bless...and safe travels!!! Enjoy Life!!!👠👠👠

I think Bob found his long lost brother O.o

Great video Bob and Steve damn what a build really awesome you did such a wonderful job, and I am sorry to hear about your wife but you know she is with you everyday again great build and I wish you the best in your travels...

Wonderful build Steve! Sorry for your loss.

This is a beautiful bus/home we hope you have many years to enjoy it.

What a gorgeous home ,Steve did incredible work I'd love it for my home

Schoolies are my favorite for full time life.

Awesome job. Bless you and safe travels.

Hi! I love how much Steve loves his wife... True love does exist. Really cool bus too. 😊

This guy and I have a lot in common.. What a great guy 😊

Loved this bus and Steve is a sweet and talented individual for sure. Can see him doing well and having lots of work crafting for other lucky nomads! Happy hippy travels to you 👋🐾👍from Oz🦘🦘

Way ta go Steve!

Bob and Steve great interview... Love the bus my goodness how nice it looks, WTG Steve.. So sorry for the loss of your wife... Thank God you have your memories to built together...

Thanks for shareing sorry for your loss .....wishing you the best......thank you for sharing

What a sweet man and a fantastic build! Very homey!

Love the wheels Steve...enjoy, as you know we just never know...rattle the dust and roam

That dude got some serious skills! That thing is nice!!

He really loved his wife... soul mates...

GORGEOUS! What a surprise! Love it.

👏👏 Phenomenal and beautifully made home Steve!

You fing rock old man...Im 50 and am ready todo this....you give me hope:)

Thanks. What a fun skoolie! School buses are like tanks. Nothing can hurt them. I think I will put this on my list. I drove school bus for a while and had to learn it's parts and how to check parts..

Wow, that is wonderful! Great home Steve. Thanks for showing us around. Good one Bob. 😊 --Mark

Holy Croly! I thought you had interviewed me while I was sleeping Bob. Steve could be eather one of uses brother. And the bus layout and his method of modeling it from cardboard are right off my blueprints. Me and my wife was maried just a few years befor he and his wife and to top it all off I have the same T-Shirt. LOL I wish I had his wood working skills though I have done some acceptable work arround my toilet stall and mid ship bunk beds. Great interview and I love his attitude and personality, and you Bob realy do a great job on these interviews. You ask the right questions. Live Long and Prosper.

Great tour and interview Steve and Bob! Thank you both!!

Awesome video Bob! Steve seems like a great guy. The bus was awesome.

First Impression "WOW"

Truly awesome, thank you so much Steve and Bob. It’s fun to think that all these people with such neat rigs are out there...somewhere...

Beautiful build. I'm going to have to take another look at buses/skoolies.

Praying for you its beautiful. I'm sure you're wife would be proud..

Ty Steve for Sharing your home with us ! I have to say this is one of the most interesting builds I’ve seen just yet with the 12 volt all the way through truly minimal living but having the luxury as well ! I know having your soul mate for 40 yrs of your life and loosing them has to have been hard to learn to live without them. It your a strong person! You seem like a great guy ! Many safe travels for you ! If you ever come through the Kentucky areas you’ll have to let us know ! It would be awesome to do this myself I pray I get a chance as well but ya never know what life has in store for ya truly but one thing I’ve learned in this life is it’s too short! So when you have the opportunity to get out and just breath away from the hustle and bustle do it ! I pray I get the opportunity! I’m in a place in life where I need this myself! But idk which or what to do as far as doing a build myself or getting an rv ! However it seems rvs can be so expensive and I’m a lady so I’m kinda concerned about breaking down ! You never know today what can happen or who you may run soon but one thing is sure I’m willing to take that risk and go on for it I just don’t know it’s so much to understand! Like in rvs your limited on weight ! As I guess there’s pros and cons to them all and it’s out here but it’s hard to find it all

Unbelievable bus. One of my favs I've ever seen. I hope he does build end up building them for others because I'd love one. I know he would build with love and quality being his driving force versus profit and such like bigger companies. I would like in this thing asap coming from a apartment.

I also have a loved one on the other side who is always with me and we talk whenever i like. :)

Very nice build and Steve seems to be a real sweet gentleman♡ Impressed ☺

Excellant wood working skills, great conversion, sorry about your wife's passing.

Great Job Steve! You really are a talented wood worker...I hope you enjoy the hell out of it!

Wow I would love to have this schoolie … happy trails Steve 😊

LOVE YOUR HOME STEVE

Love this build. Shout out from WNY. Love that urinal. Keep on trucking Steve. Thanks to Bob for this vid.

Howdy Steampunk Steve ! Outstanding craftsmanship, I know I worked with a cabinetmaker. Sorry for your loss , God Bless ! I will check out for channel. Happy Trails......................John

Awesome way to live.

Totally awesome !!! Keep living the Boonedoker life,,, Thanks for sharein 😁 🌻

His build videos are an amazing resource and I found them very inspiring...!

Great tour Bob .

Wow, it is like watching the Gold Dust Twins. A great video.

That is AWESOME..

Absolutely gorgeous!

Beautiful rig! The wood is stunning!

Great build .. love the Seaseme "Gouch" pajamas pants 😁😁😁

i'm addicted to watching these videos!

Well done!

Wow. Amazing what you've done with this bus. Love it

Really nice Steve looks cumphy have a great time in your travels and maybe we see you next year at Rubber Tramp Thanks Bob great interview 😊

Absolutely Beautiful craftsmanship of Love!! Best Regards Highly

Inspiring... To lose someone and follow through...Am going thru a similar experience altho caregiving is keeping me at a standstill, until that time is up. In the meantime, watching the videos and studying up in the how's and such...so grateful for all put into these videos and the information freely shared.

what these people have done with there buses is really amazing, talk about mother of invention. thank you bob.

Very nice looks like an old vintage trailer when all they use was wood what craftsmanship

Steve is a great person, with an amazing outlook on life,& his home is amazing too. Bob, once again great interview. Bob, once im out there i would like to join the tribe.

Hey it’s Steve I love him he is soooo nice !!

Very Nice Design 👏👏👏

This is so great!! This is so fabulous inside!! You are a smart man!!!

Wonderful conversion.