Have watched all your videos. This video, is by far the best "how to" on U Tube. Anyone wanting to build a skoolie, needs to watch your video. I think you and Wess Lewis, need to start a business together, traveling the country, helping others build their skoolie. Looking forward to all your travel videos. I have lived and worked on the the road in an RV for the last fourteen years. I just bought, what I think will be the ideal retirement RV. 2008 Itasca Nation IQ CL. Couldn't. afford a new one, but found with only 23,000 miles, diesel with diesel generator. Previous owner was a craftsman like Jim and did all kind of things to make it more livable for a full timer. I enjoy all do and someday on the road, our paths might cross. Happy and safe travels.
Wow, congrats on your new to you rig! Wess and I are actually in talks to do just that. We are planning on meeting up next month to discuss everything ;-)
@@TinyHomeTours I thought you both already were doing that together, you had talked about it with Wes on a video previously, seemed kind of a promo, atleast I thought it was???
I met this couple in Utah during my 3 month road trip! They were the nicest people I have ever met. So incredibly in love with life and such positive outlooks on life. They let us take their camp site as they were heading off for Arizona. So glad I stumbled on this video!
It's truly amazing how one man can be so intelligent to rebuild this bus into such a beautiful home! Debbie is one lucky lady to have such a brilliant and artistic husband! Debbie is amazing also! Great tour!
I wanted an ambulance, my mom said she wanted a bus, her arguments were it's just as strong, but so much roomier. After seeing your bus, and the beauty and the room. It's better than most homes. Wow! You're a genius.
This is a gorgeous skoolie. It feels like a real house on wheels. Beautiful! I especially love the kitchen, the full-sized appliances, and the tranquil color scheme.
56:24 I thought way too long I will skip through parts I don't like! Well, I've watched it all without skipping any and I loved it. This was an intelligent, well put together video. Jim you are a hero, you have super powers for sure you do lol. Your voice is as pleasant as waters gently running wow. Love your wife too. Best of luck, make many more wonderful memories. Wish you guys could drive on over to Barbados lol.
This is the best bus conversion I have seen so far and I have seen many. It does not look like a bus at all on the inside. Look better than a factory built RV.
Wow I am impressed that he did this amazing build all by himself. I thought he was quite informative. Using the window of a Jeep, using refrigerator parts for the toilet so he does not have to turn by hand, raised roof by yourself. I mean the list goes on and on. The kitchen looks better than some kitchens in homes. It truly looks like a home. The bathroom area especially the shower is very nice. The bedroom looks just like a bedroom, I like the night stands. This is something you don't see in schoolies, they are full size. 100 gallon tanks, filters is really great. The details you added are just wonderful. Debbie I like the curtains, especially the ones in the bedroom. Enjoy your travels, stay safe. God bless you both always.
I LOVE that you have full size appliances!! My husband and I LOVE to cook! Couldn’t live with small appliances!! The inside and outside is gorgeous!! What a great job!! Kind of changed my mind about a composting toilet!! No cranking, no smell!
Not only is it NICE to see a more mature couple, but a couple who still likes being near each other AND a hip couple at that! You both have plenty game (knowledge and skills) and "bling". Wow, that kitchen rocks. I do suggest that you both with pen and pad or better, a laptop, walk through the entire bus inside and out and document EVERYTHING in some sort of chronological order including and especially tech specs, brands, layout, etc. Digitize this and save a copy offsite and give a copy to your most reliable offspring for safe keeping. Role assignments are OK, I guess, but the wife should know just as much as the husband even if only for resale of the bus one day if Mr. Man is no longer around or in right mind. As we age, memory tends to decrease depending on diet, exercise, genetics, etc. Document it all. This bus is valuable and packed with luxuries. Heated floors! Wow. No woman should ever not know just like every man should know how to properly handle a kitchen and feed himself healthy fresh food. You guys ROCK! P. S. This not hardly tiny living. It is more like downsized living!
This documentation idea is excellent. As a retired Optician I believe Debbie is a tinkerer. And the fact that she sews, enjoys cooking, laundering, and hanging out the wash, she's a whole old-school, yet throughly modern Mrs. Playing the We II (too).
Your bus is incredible, together you are adorable 48 years together, Congratulations! Well done beautiful bus, beautiful life. Safe travels and much love along the way..
Condo on wheels with extra nature amenities of traveling! I love their bus layout especially the full size kitchen!!! What a sweet lovely couple and pup.
Is by far the most comfortable practical looking conversion I've ever seen. It is more like home than any other conversion out there. It also is built to last and to house a family and to hold up and withstand travel and living in it. It's actually a well-built home. It doesn't look like something just slapped together for a home fashion video. It is actually something that I could live in, anybody could live in, comfortably for years to come. Absolutely fabulous! The man is a genius.
So envious of people who convert these into marvelous homes. I am going to be 68 next November and I still can only dream of living out the rest of my life the way you wonderful people are living. I lost everything in a house fire in 2008. The same year my husband was laid off. So, right after that we sold our house but didn't make any money on it. We ended up in a retirement community and had to settle for a horrible fixer upper which we can't fix up. My husband almost passed away, April of 2019, when he had a very long seizure. He has (Tonic Clonic) epilepsy all his life. He worked faithfully, hardly ever missing a day for 40+ years. His job was very dangerous for a man with his condition. They fired him after working there for several decades. Maybe it's a blessing because he was a gate guard and had to deal with many large tractor trailer trucks all day. Six days a week. I ought to know, because I had to drive him to work every day since we met. People who have epilepsy are not allowed to drive. So, here we are as unhappy as can be with only a tiny amount of money coming in monthly. Just enough to pay only mortgage, since his paycheck is gone. We had hopes and dreams too. His epileptologist/doctor wants him on SSDI. After all, he paid into the system most of his life and he really has a handicap. Even though he loved working. We tried getting SSDI two times on our own and they denied us. We've been waiting a long time now trying to get a court date to try again for his SSDI. They claim epilepsy is difficult to prove which must be some sort of joke, since he has proof of it and almost died. Anyway, that's why we are so sad and so sick and tired of life going this way for us. We absolutely love seeing all these hundreds of videos about how people live and how they took charge and built such wonderful things. God bless you all, we both say. We're so proud to see good people living well. It's how it should be. We're frightened, because we don't want Welfare. They give us a hard enough time trying to get food stamps which my husband gets so embarrassed about. Some of his family, and especially his cousins, labeled us already, not caring that his doctor remains adamant about him receiving SSDI. lol Oh my Lord. I just realized I wrote all this to a stranger. Forgive the lengthy process of all this when all I really want to say; "Nice RV". Best of luck.
This is the best bus to house conversion I have ever seen since I have been watching your videos. This reminds me of a home. Everything I would want in my home. They taught of everything. That’s how you have to think when designing. You guys rock, you made it work.
I love it when a couple are still into each other after years of marriage. That's what marriage is all about: you are a couple, you are best friends, you can rely on your mate.
At the beginning when he started talking, I'm like this guy reminds me of Bob Ross with his soothing voice.... Then to see he paints happy little trees too!! I love it! LOL!!
This is the smartest buil and it’s beautiful too! The layout is perfect with everything you could want or need I can’t get over the smart layout. Love your Joy bus!
Life truly is a Joy with the love you show to each other and to those around you! Love your Skoolie! You did a beautiful job on the conversion. It is truly a home on wheels! God’s blessings as you travel and enjoy our world! ❤️🙏
This fellow is amazing...i love what he's done and what his wife has done with decorating and organizing...seem to be wonderful people who would help people out ...God Bless you and enjoy your retirement and travel the country...!
My dad converted an old bus and we lived in it for years. It was very roomy and he did a good job. However, this is by far more sophisticated! This guy is a genius. Just a flat out genius!
@@gypsierose3611 Main reason is JOY! Enjoying doing what you want to and being with the one you love. Second, closely related reason is to travel, to be able to get out and go, seeing America, or maybe adding in Canada too. Plus it's having no airports and flights, nor is it hotel stays, restaurants, or rental cars. All of which is extremely expensive. They are never uttering these sentences, "Where's our luggage? It was flown to where? When will we get it?". It is all about personal comfort, it is home! "Home Sweet Home", I might add. Plus, with them, it is very well organized, even down to having an itemized list of what's stored in the beneath storage! If I could do this, I would be in a heart beat!
Idk if it's just me, but the way he talks honestly reminds me of Bob Ross. They have very positive... tones in their voices? Plus there were certain words he used that instantly gave me Bob Ross vibes. It's probably just me though 😂
Jim and Debbie are such talented and kind people. Their Skookie seems so spacious with that high ceiling. I like when Jim gets working on something and he starts to whistles.
What a sweet couple. You can just sense the love you have for each other. I was wondering why my face was so sore while watching this, then I realized it was because I had been smiling the entire time. 🤗
If there was a prize to be won for designing the best bus home. They win!! I love it! Great use of space!! Well articulated couple!! I enjoyed watching this video!
What a beautiful couple, they had me grinning throughout the video, I just wanna give them a hug their so cute! Great job on the conversion, Wes is so clever, I’m amazed by all the little things he created, especially the toilet...who would of thought a toilet would be so interesting 😆thanks for sharing
I love this couple and their bus! He is an amazing craftsman and artist. That 'quick' paint job he said on the outside of the bus is beautiful!! Beautiful kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc. I love how they all feel like separate rooms! And he did this all by himself! Freaking amazing!! Plus room for grandkids. He's thought of everything.
I really enjoyed your blog. As a 60+yo retired doctor of nursing, I can truly see the benefits, sacrifices and adjustments required to living off grid, safely, efficiently, and without being tied down to a traditional home base location for long periods. When you are traveling/visiting and have dinners engagements, parties, doctor's appointments, etc, do you use Uber or Lyft for these times, or do you just take the Joy. I can't imagine the facial expression of the valets. Thanks for the intimate look at life on the Joy.
It's such a pleasure to see an older couple making life work on the road. I'm very inspired by you too! I hope I can find a mate to spend the rest of my days with; I'm 68. God bless you both, and I love your new home!
“What are we doing today Jim? and Jim responds,”we’re building a bus!” Well time to change the response to “we’re Enjoying our bus!” Great Job Jim and Debbie! Safe and Happy travels ahead...
I love that you can have all that music and all that room in your kitchen and all the cupboard space and stuff you have ...... Wonderful ❣️I also love that you have that space on the other side of the bed that is always been a bad thing when I've looked at trailers or anything when we were thinking about getting something different but too old now so won't be doing it! May God bless you in your travels ❣️🙏🤗
I just absolutely love Jim and Debbie .The Bus is my Dream Bus . Jim just amazes me every time I watch his videos , he is a genius and Debbie is a sweetheart and very talented. Two people I’d love to meet . Great Video Chris one of your best
I had done restorations historical and redone houses. It is such a joy to see these two knowing their minds and carrying out the projects. Also having had Imperial Poodle see how well he is cared for. Bless you for sharing your thoughts and home with us. Happy trails to you
What a lovely couple you two are! And Jim I could listen to you talk all day long, you have a soft commanding voice, I am mesmerized! You two built an amazing home! I absolutely adore it!
It's so bright and big. Cherish your time together. I miss my husband so much! I would love to live like that. Such a sweet couple! I see you have faith!
This is a full size apartment! Kitchen, bathroom, shower, washer and dryer. Wow! The system is so efficient. Something like this brand new on the market would easily be 200k Perfect!
He could build another sell it make another family extreamly happy and fund a few trips for them❤, they are very smart and crafty . What a great couple , If y'all ever come to Michigan look me up I would love to hang out .
I was just about to say, this has got to be the closest I've seen to having everything a normal house would. The wife really made sure of that and the husband made it happen!
There's also a lot of high end equipment in this mobile home. So im sure the price would be at least $4-500k easily. Jim has a very creative mind nd gifted whereas he can pretty much make nd fix almost anything. What I like most of all, is the fact that it wasn't just "a man's world" he was most careful nd thoughtful about making things to accommodate & pleasing to his wife; down to the most minut detail. He included his wife in the decision making process, nd took into consideration, her likes nd dislikes. Jim knows the value of having a happy wife, nd that it pretty much guarantees that he'll have a happy life! 💏 🤵👰🏻 🚍👬🐩
What a delightful couple! They have a way of making you feel right at home while sharing their experience and knowledge about their "Joy". I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you! ❤️
This is the nicest home on wheels I have ever seen. Jim and Debbie your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Have happy travels where ever you go.
What an Excellent Bus!!! I love it and the fact that you both didn't have any helpers and you're very prepared. The inside is awesome as well with the heated flooring and the set shower temperatures..lovely design features 🙂🥰
What a phenomenal couple. He is so talented and Ms. Debbie is so hip. That's how she rolls, and she loves her bling. 😃. I really enjoyed watching them. Amazing. and attractive couple. 48 years married! Wow!
W😍W! Impressive!! Watched this whole video and your home on wheels is incredible! Bravo!!! Fabulous artwork btw, on bus exterior! Cutie patootie dog as well, lol. Blessings to you all - living your life in Joy!!! Thanks for sharing it all!! 😍👍
When I first saw over 50 minutes... I thought I would skip along and get tidbits. But I sat through the whole video, and loved every minute. You did an amazing job not only on the conversion , but the descriptive tour. Very easy to listen to. Love you guys, wish you were my grandparents lol. Thanks for this.
I also don't normally watch all of the longer vids, thought I'd be skipping bits too, but no, I had to listen to the whole thing because they're such sweet people and I had to listen to what they had to say about their home. Tbf, I'd love to see what the pair of them could do with a double decker bus.
I have watched many bus built homes, but this is the best one yet, if ever God blessed me to live in a bus home I would like my home to be like this one, Blessed, you truly are.
@@LifeisaJoy I just watched this vid here and had to subscribe to you and your wife right away. What an amazing home you both have build. God bless your journey friend 💜❤💙
I am at a loss for words in terms of describing this video. This is one of the best conversions I have watched on TH-cam. I love everything the spacious, clean look and organised layout of the bus is quite outstanding. Great work of a very talented husband and wife. I trust you have many great years of adventure in your new home.
I loved this video, they do seem like a joy! It just amazed me that he built this bus all on his own! Absolutely amazing! Peace, blessings and even more joy to you both! 💛☀️🤗
This man loves his wife.....her kitchen was the largest part and you can tell they are the sweetest people and they talk so slow/with a simple but wonderful intelligence and clearly as well. They seem really at peace!😍
Love this couple! They describe things so well & they’re super organized & it shows in their designing of this conversion! Very impressed! So much thought went into this & being a senior myself, it’s nice to see seniors showing others how it should be done! Way to go!
I could listen to him speak all day. His voice is so soothing and definitely big "Pop Pop" vibes lol. I just loved him and felt so knowledgeable after listening to him explain the bus
You folks did a bang up job on your new coach if I may, wonderful workmanship all the way around. Enjoy the fruits off your labour while traveling too all parts of North America .
Absolutely loved this. It’s one of the best conversions I’ve seen. Us “younger folks” know what’s important to have to keep life a joy in your Skoolie and for the rest of life. He is our greatest need. Love the kitchen and cabinets and the bathroom. Like the dog too. Great job.
This is just wonderful! You didn't miss a beat with your home. It's just so impressive! Jim is very handy and that's putting it lightly. I should say he's a master at anything he puts his mind to! I love this!
I love Joy! It is a perfect name for her. Debbie and Jim are the best and they sing fantastic. I follow them on you tube and try not to miss any. Life truly is a joy around them.
*and he likes having me around...* she says... *yaaaaaaay!!!* my husband and i will celebrate 20 years together in 20 days...our bus or camper or tiny house future is on the horizon, and videos like this are so inspiring. thank you
Have watched all your videos. This video, is by far the best "how to" on U Tube. Anyone wanting to build a skoolie, needs to watch your video. I think you and Wess Lewis, need to start a business together, traveling the country, helping others build their skoolie. Looking forward to all your travel videos. I have lived and worked on the the road in an RV for the last fourteen years. I just bought, what I think will be the ideal retirement RV. 2008 Itasca Nation IQ CL. Couldn't. afford a new one, but found with only 23,000 miles, diesel with diesel generator. Previous owner was a craftsman like Jim and did all kind of things to make it more livable for a full timer. I enjoy all do and someday on the road, our paths might cross. Happy and safe travels.
Wow, congrats on your new to you rig! Wess and I are actually in talks to do just that. We are planning on meeting up next month to discuss everything ;-)
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@@TinyHomeTours I thought you both already were doing that together, you had talked about it with Wes on a video previously, seemed kind of a promo, atleast I thought it was???
You and Wess ought to hold seminars on building your own schoolie.
I met this couple in Utah during my 3 month road trip! They were the nicest people I have ever met. So incredibly in love with life and such positive outlooks on life. They let us take their camp site as they were heading off for Arizona. So glad I stumbled on this video!
That's cool you met them and then found this!
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It's truly amazing how one man can be so intelligent to rebuild this bus into such a beautiful home! Debbie is one lucky lady to have such a brilliant and artistic husband! Debbie is amazing also! Great tour!
And I couldn't love Debbie more! Loves tech and gaming like me, and little need for "things", she's awesome 🥰
I like the couple spoke separately.
No talking over each other.
Interesting build.
I wanted an ambulance, my mom said she wanted a bus, her arguments were it's just as strong, but so much roomier. After seeing your bus, and the beauty and the room. It's better than most homes. Wow! You're a genius.
This is a gorgeous skoolie. It feels like a real house on wheels. Beautiful! I especially love the kitchen, the full-sized appliances, and the tranquil color scheme.
Hello April your smile is priceless😊
56:24 I thought way too long I will skip through parts I don't like! Well, I've watched it all without skipping any and I loved it. This was an intelligent, well put together video. Jim you are a hero, you have super powers for sure you do lol. Your voice is as pleasant as waters gently running wow. Love your wife too. Best of luck, make many more wonderful memories. Wish you guys could drive on over to Barbados lol.
This is the best bus conversion I have seen so far and I have seen many. It does not look like a bus at all on the inside. Look better than a factory built RV.
Your tiny house it's gorgeous enjoy it it's beautiful video and thank you
by BEST you mean most expensive
Right lol this is the first one I've commented on.
It’s beautiful inside.
@roven 08 waste of money. To live in the bus would cost far more than apartment rent.
Wow I am impressed that he did this amazing build all by himself. I thought he was quite informative.
Using the window of a Jeep, using refrigerator parts for the toilet so he does not have to turn by hand, raised roof by yourself. I mean the list goes on and on.
The kitchen looks better than some kitchens in homes. It truly looks like a home. The bathroom area especially the shower is very nice. The bedroom looks just like a bedroom, I like the night stands. This is something you don't see in schoolies, they are full size.
100 gallon tanks, filters is really great. The details you added are just wonderful. Debbie I like the curtains, especially the ones in the bedroom.
Enjoy your travels, stay safe. God bless you both always.
I LOVE that you have full size appliances!! My husband and I LOVE to cook! Couldn’t live with small appliances!! The inside and outside is gorgeous!! What a great job!! Kind of changed my mind about a composting toilet!! No cranking, no smell!
Not only is it NICE to see a more mature couple, but a couple who still likes being near each other AND a hip couple at that! You both have plenty game (knowledge and skills) and "bling". Wow, that kitchen rocks. I do suggest that you both with pen and pad or better, a laptop, walk through the entire bus inside and out and document EVERYTHING in some sort of chronological order including and especially tech specs, brands, layout, etc. Digitize this and save a copy offsite and give a copy to your most reliable offspring for safe keeping. Role assignments are OK, I guess, but the wife should know just as much as the husband even if only for resale of the bus one day if Mr. Man is no longer around or in right mind. As we age, memory tends to decrease depending on diet, exercise, genetics, etc. Document it all. This bus is valuable and packed with luxuries. Heated floors! Wow. No woman should ever not know just like every man should know how to properly handle a kitchen and feed himself healthy fresh food. You guys ROCK!
P. S. This not hardly tiny living. It is more like downsized living!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Glad u got ur van running
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This documentation idea is excellent. As a retired Optician I believe Debbie is a tinkerer. And the fact that she sews, enjoys cooking, laundering, and hanging out the wash, she's a whole old-school, yet throughly modern Mrs. Playing the We II (too).
Your bus is incredible, together you are adorable 48 years together, Congratulations! Well done beautiful bus, beautiful life. Safe travels and much love along the way..
Lord keep this couple always happy healthy and safe amen.
Condo on wheels with extra nature amenities of traveling!
I love their bus layout especially the full size kitchen!!!
What a sweet lovely couple and pup.
Oh honey when Ms. Ma’am said “that’s how I roll”. Was to cute… she likes her bling. I hope you 2 have many more good & great years together.
Is by far the most comfortable practical looking conversion I've ever seen. It is more like home than any other conversion out there. It also is built to last and to house a family and to hold up and withstand travel and living in it. It's actually a well-built home. It doesn't look like something just slapped together for a home fashion video. It is actually something that I could live in, anybody could live in, comfortably for years to come. Absolutely fabulous! The man is a genius.
“That’s just the way I roll” she’s a badass lol
I could definitely live in this beautiful home on wheels. What an awesome conversion - just beautiful.
Your home is absolutely beautiful, I cannot believe the amount of space inside it's amazing. Hope y'all enjoy your travels in your new home.
So envious of people who convert these into marvelous homes. I am going to be 68 next November and I still can only dream of living out the rest of my life the way you wonderful people are living. I lost everything in a house fire in 2008. The same year my husband was laid off. So, right after that we sold our house but didn't make any money on it. We ended up in a retirement community and had to settle for a horrible fixer upper which we can't fix up. My husband almost passed away, April of 2019, when he had a very long seizure. He has (Tonic Clonic) epilepsy all his life. He worked faithfully, hardly ever missing a day for 40+ years. His job was very dangerous for a man with his condition. They fired him after working there for several decades. Maybe it's a blessing because he was a gate guard and had to deal with many large tractor trailer trucks all day. Six days a week. I ought to know, because I had to drive him to work every day since we met. People who have epilepsy are not allowed to drive. So, here we are as unhappy as can be with only a tiny amount of money coming in monthly. Just enough to pay only mortgage, since his paycheck is gone. We had hopes and dreams too. His epileptologist/doctor wants him on SSDI. After all, he paid into the system most of his life and he really has a handicap. Even though he loved working. We tried getting SSDI two times on our own and they denied us. We've been waiting a long time now trying to get a court date to try again for his SSDI. They claim epilepsy is difficult to prove which must be some sort of joke, since he has proof of it and almost died. Anyway, that's why we are so sad and so sick and tired of life going this way for us. We absolutely love seeing all these hundreds of videos about how people live and how they took charge and built such wonderful things. God bless you all, we both say. We're so proud to see good people living well. It's how it should be. We're frightened, because we don't want Welfare. They give us a hard enough time trying to get food stamps which my husband gets so embarrassed about. Some of his family, and especially his cousins, labeled us already, not caring that his doctor remains adamant about him receiving SSDI. lol Oh my Lord. I just realized I wrote all this to a stranger. Forgive the lengthy process of all this when all I really want to say; "Nice RV". Best of luck.
This is the best bus to house conversion I have ever seen since I have been watching your videos. This reminds me of a home. Everything I would want in my home. They taught of everything. That’s how you have to think when designing. You guys rock, you made it work.
I love it when a couple are still into each other after years of marriage. That's what marriage is all about: you are a couple, you are best friends, you can rely on your mate.
I think this is the best bus I have ever seen. Fully functional! And I just love the murals on the side. Congratulations!!!
Fabulous. The Bob Ross of minimalist bus redo
Wyo Radical totally, he seems like the nicest guy!
At the beginning when he started talking, I'm like this guy reminds me of Bob Ross with his soothing voice.... Then to see he paints happy little trees too!! I love it! LOL!!
ahh I was thinking the same thing!
Every bus,needs a little friend
Happy trees
This is the smartest buil and it’s beautiful too! The layout is perfect with everything you could want or need I can’t get over the smart layout. Love your Joy bus!
Life truly is a Joy with the love you show to each other and to those around you! Love your Skoolie! You did a beautiful job on the conversion. It is truly a home on wheels! God’s blessings as you travel and enjoy our world! ❤️🙏
Thank you for adding a double sink!!! The first one Ive seen with one. I dont understand how people do it to be honest.
This fellow is amazing...i love what he's done and what his wife has done with decorating and organizing...seem to be wonderful people who would help people out ...God Bless you and enjoy your retirement and travel the country...!
This guy is incredible. I wish I had the know-how and the overall exuberance for life this guy has. He's in a really good place.
My dad converted an old bus and we lived in it for years. It was very roomy and he did a good job. However, this is by far more sophisticated! This guy is a genius. Just a flat out genius!
It is a joy to watch you together
This is the best build I've seen; very close to a brick and mortar home. I could live in it for sure.
If you wanna live in a brick house why would you want a bus house
@@gypsierose3611 I've found brick houses are a bit harder to push-start on a cold morning.
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Main reason is JOY! Enjoying doing what you want to and being with the one you love. Second, closely related reason is to travel, to be able to get out and go, seeing America, or maybe adding in Canada too. Plus it's having no airports and flights, nor is it hotel stays, restaurants, or rental cars. All of which is extremely expensive. They are never uttering these sentences, "Where's our luggage? It was flown to where? When will we get it?". It is all about personal comfort, it is home! "Home Sweet Home", I might add. Plus, with them, it is very well organized, even down to having an itemized list of what's stored in the beneath storage!
If I could do this, I would be in a heart beat!
I like this guy's vibe. Very Bob Ross meets Jim Henson
Both of them.
And a spash of Mr Rogers
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THAT'S WHO HE REMINDS ME OF! JIM HENSON. So incredibly talented and radiates joy!
@@HeidiSanToro i was going to say the same thing
I love listening to this guy talk. Idk why. He;s just so pleasant.
They are lovable both.
To be fair they both are cool as hell. Equally cool separate and as a couple.
They might be the most wholesome couple to ever skoolie.
Idk if it's just me, but the way he talks honestly reminds me of Bob Ross. They have very positive... tones in their voices? Plus there were certain words he used that instantly gave me Bob Ross vibes. It's probably just me though 😂
@@CourtM2001 That is so true! I love Bob Ross videos.
There is a touch of Martha Stewart quality to this! “And that’s a good thing!” 🤩Beautiful home!
Anybody else fall in love with Jim in the first 30 seconds of the video?
He reminds me of my husband before he got sick, so gracious and kind-hearted, smart and creative, and full of life.
Jim and Debbie are such talented and kind people. Their Skookie seems so spacious with that high ceiling. I like when Jim gets working on something and he starts to whistles.
For me this is one of the best homes by far that I’ve seen and believe me I’ve seen many. Enjoy it, it’s beautiful and very well though out.
What a sweet couple. You can just sense the love you have for each other. I was wondering why my face was so sore while watching this, then I realized it was because I had been smiling the entire time. 🤗
If there was a prize to be won for designing the best bus home. They win!! I love it! Great use of space!! Well articulated couple!! I enjoyed watching this video!
That’s one of the best builds I’ve ever seen! Looks cozy !
What a beautiful couple, they had me grinning throughout the video, I just wanna give them a hug their so cute! Great job on the conversion, Wes is so clever, I’m amazed by all the little things he created, especially the toilet...who would of thought a toilet would be so interesting 😆thanks for sharing
I love this couple and their bus! He is an amazing craftsman and artist. That 'quick' paint job he said on the outside of the bus is beautiful!! Beautiful kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc. I love how they all feel like separate rooms! And he did this all by himself! Freaking amazing!! Plus room for grandkids. He's thought of everything.
By far, this is the best home bus I've seen till now. The video is also full of positive energy so I hope you guys enjoy your home and travel.
Well said.
I really enjoyed your blog. As a 60+yo retired doctor of nursing, I can truly see the benefits, sacrifices and adjustments required to living off grid, safely, efficiently, and without being tied down to a traditional home base location for long periods.
When you are traveling/visiting and have dinners engagements, parties, doctor's appointments, etc, do you use Uber or Lyft for these times, or do you just take the Joy. I can't imagine the facial expression of the valets.
Thanks for the intimate look at life on the Joy.
It's such a pleasure to see an older couple making life work on the road. I'm very inspired by you too! I hope I can find a mate to spend the rest of my days with; I'm 68. God bless you both, and I love your new home!
This bus just keeps going and going! Bigger than some New York and L.A. apartments buy much!
EXACTLY ! YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT THAT!I AGREE 100%!
Beautiful people, beautiful bus. Chris, you hit the jackpot meeting these guys.
“What are we doing today Jim? and Jim responds,”we’re building a bus!” Well time to change the response to “we’re Enjoying our bus!” Great Job Jim and Debbie! Safe and Happy travels ahead...
I love that you can have all that music and all that room in your kitchen and all the cupboard space and stuff you have
...... Wonderful ❣️I also love that you have that space on the other side of the bed that is always been a bad thing when I've looked at trailers or anything when we were thinking about getting something different but too old now so won't be doing it! May God bless you in your travels ❣️🙏🤗
What a wonderful story inventive and amazingly creative man, so positive!
I just absolutely love Jim and Debbie .The Bus is my Dream Bus . Jim just amazes me every time I watch his videos , he is a genius and Debbie is a sweetheart and very talented. Two people I’d love to meet . Great Video Chris one of your best
I had done restorations historical and redone houses. It is such a joy to see these two knowing their minds and carrying out the projects. Also having had Imperial Poodle see how well he is cared for. Bless you for sharing your thoughts and home with us. Happy trails to you
What a lovely couple you two are! And Jim I could listen to you talk all day long, you have a soft commanding voice, I am mesmerized! You two built an amazing home! I absolutely adore it!
I love your bus, wish I had one. I'm so jealous, you have more cabinet & counter space in your kitchen than I have in my house.
This couple is the sweetest, kindest, most heartwarming people I’ve ever saw. ❤
It's so bright and big. Cherish your time together. I miss my husband so much! I would love to live like that. Such a sweet couple! I see you have faith!
This is a full size apartment! Kitchen, bathroom, shower, washer and dryer. Wow! The system is so efficient.
Something like this brand new on the market would easily be 200k
Perfect!
He could build another sell it make another family extreamly happy and fund a few trips for them❤, they are very smart and crafty . What a great couple , If y'all ever come to Michigan look me up I would love to hang out .
I was just about to say, this has got to be the closest I've seen to having everything a normal house would. The wife really made sure of that and the husband made it happen!
There's also a lot of high end equipment in this mobile home. So im sure the price would be at least $4-500k easily. Jim has a very creative mind nd gifted whereas he can pretty much make nd fix almost anything. What I like most of all, is the fact that it wasn't just "a man's world" he was most careful nd thoughtful about making things to accommodate & pleasing to his wife; down to the most minut detail. He included his wife in the decision making process, nd took into consideration, her likes nd dislikes. Jim knows the value of having a happy wife, nd that it pretty much guarantees that he'll have a happy life! 💏 🤵👰🏻 🚍👬🐩
What a delightful couple! They have a way of making you feel right at home while sharing their experience and knowledge about their "Joy". I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you! ❤️
This is the best house on wheels I have ever seen!!! Now I know what to look for when I build my own
wow
This is the nicest home on wheels I have ever seen. Jim and Debbie your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Have happy travels where ever you go.
I would be the one to find an Adventist here lol
Such sweet people. Feels like I’m just listening to my own grandma and grandpa talk.
Such a great idea on the window! So creative. Fantastic bus. They seem like incredibly kind people. Thank you for the tour of your beautiful home.
One of the best school bus renovations I've ever seen. Just beautiful.
What an Excellent Bus!!! I love it and the fact that you both didn't have any helpers and you're very prepared. The inside is awesome as well with the heated flooring and the set shower temperatures..lovely design features 🙂🥰
I just love this couple!!! That Skoolie was built with love!!! One of my absolute favorites!!! Thanks for sharing your home with us 💗
You made me happy just by watching your video, thank you guys. I'm a 29yr old and I already feel like I need a long breath of natural air
What a phenomenal couple. He is so talented and Ms. Debbie is so hip. That's how she rolls, and she loves her bling. 😃. I really enjoyed watching them. Amazing. and attractive couple. 48 years married! Wow!
W😍W! Impressive!! Watched this whole video and your home on wheels is incredible! Bravo!!! Fabulous artwork btw, on bus exterior! Cutie patootie dog as well, lol. Blessings to you all - living your life in Joy!!! Thanks for sharing it all!! 😍👍
This guy seems so sweet, I just love him and his wife!
When I first saw over 50 minutes... I thought I would skip along and get tidbits. But I sat through the whole video, and loved every minute. You did an amazing job not only on the conversion , but the descriptive tour. Very easy to listen to. Love you guys, wish you were my grandparents lol. Thanks for this.
I also don't normally watch all of the longer vids, thought I'd be skipping bits too, but no, I had to listen to the whole thing because they're such sweet people and I had to listen to what they had to say about their home. Tbf, I'd love to see what the pair of them could do with a double decker bus.
Same.. I was about to sleep but couldn't put my phone down. They are so cool and wise.
Same here. They were both so personable and easy to listen to.
Yes I agree I usually skip several things but I watched this completely!!!
I have watched many bus built homes, but this is the best one yet, if ever God blessed me to live in a bus home I would like my home to be like this one, Blessed, you truly are.
It was truly a "joy" to meet you both!! I can see and feel the LOVE OF CHRIST JESUS in your voices, eyes and your souls!! GOD HAS BLESSED YOU!!! 💖☝️🤗💖
Wow. The two of you have wondeful ideas and Jim are you an engineer? See a problem, solve a problem...what a great talent and mind.
Not an engineer, just a problem solver (with a lot of help from above). Thanks so much!
@@LifeisaJoy I just watched this vid here and had to subscribe to you and your wife right away. What an amazing home you both have build. God bless your journey friend 💜❤💙
@@yolandawilson9852 Thank you so much!
@@yolandawilson9852 Thank you so much!
Such a lovely couple. They take great care in explaining everything. The good the bad & the ugly! Thanks for sharing. 😊
Absolutely love this couple. Love listening to Jim share ideas about his inventions that really help with tiny living.
I am at a loss for words in terms of describing this video. This is one of the best conversions I have watched on TH-cam. I love everything the spacious, clean look and organised layout of the bus is quite outstanding. Great work of a very talented husband and wife. I trust you have many great years of adventure in your new home.
We have met a couple who turned a greyhound bus into a "home" & workplace. very cool.
I loved this video, they do seem like a joy! It just amazed me that he built this bus all on his own! Absolutely amazing! Peace, blessings and even more joy to you both! 💛☀️🤗
The thing that i love about this is because they have everything that have in house that we need in this/a tiny space.
By far the most beautiful bus I seen love your color and design ...
Hello Cathy how are you doing!!
This is one of the best motor home tour, well explained.
This man loves his wife.....her kitchen was the largest part and you can tell they are the sweetest people and they talk so slow/with a simple but wonderful intelligence and clearly as well. They seem really at peace!😍
This is the nicest, roomiest, and best "schoolie" build I've ever seen! Great job!
Hello Sherrie how are you doing!!
Your joy of life is so palpable. I felt myself smiling just because of it. Wishing you many years of joy and good health!
Love this couple! They describe things so well & they’re super organized & it shows in their designing of this conversion! Very impressed! So much thought went into this & being a senior myself, it’s nice to see seniors showing others how it should be done! Way to go!
Wow, your bus is awesome. The Lord has blessed you greatly. I pray you have many many more years of fun travels and great health. Praise the Lord.
I could listen to him speak all day. His voice is so soothing and definitely big "Pop Pop" vibes lol. I just loved him and felt so knowledgeable after listening to him explain the bus
genius couple completely comfortable and compatible with each other
You folks did a bang up job on your new coach if I may, wonderful workmanship all the way around. Enjoy the fruits off your labour while traveling too all parts of North America .
It's beautiful. I feel like I could be anywhere and be at home.
These people are amazing... Holy Moly.... This Man is a natural Genius... Like it isnt a thing to Him...
JIM is a man's man. Geez, I wish I was HALF the fella he is!!!!! This bus conversion is simply TERRIFIC!!!!
Absolutely loved this. It’s one of the best conversions I’ve seen. Us “younger folks” know what’s important to have to keep life a joy in your Skoolie and for the rest of life. He is our greatest need. Love the kitchen and cabinets and the bathroom. Like the dog too. Great job.
Hello Susan how are you.!!
This is just wonderful! You didn't miss a beat with your home. It's just so impressive! Jim is very handy and that's putting it lightly. I should say he's a master at anything he puts his mind to! I love this!
Hello Tammie how are you doing!!
I love the wooden frames around your windows! & the paint job on the outside is superb. :) What a comfy and truly beautiful and useful bus. Wow!
I love Joy! It is a perfect name for her. Debbie and Jim are the best and they sing fantastic. I follow them on you tube and try not to miss any. Life truly is a joy around them.
This guy is so smart and inventive! Well done!!!
WOW!! This guy has made MY DREAM a reality!! I can't even begin to describe just how perfect this is for me. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!
*and he likes having me around...* she says... *yaaaaaaay!!!*
my husband and i will celebrate 20 years together in 20 days...our bus or camper or tiny house future is on the horizon, and videos like this are so inspiring. thank you
What a great man , very industrious and talented all round , built that with no help , amazing
Yes he had a little help
Very Attractive+Beautiful...All the work is done #VeryNicely by Mr. Jim... #GoodJobDone ...stay Blessed