Converted School Bus Homes | Zillow
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- Charlie Kern lives in a converted school bus home, and has been making homes for others out of school buses for over 10 years. These tiny homes are truly a marvel to see, with a fully functioning kitchen, and bathroom complete with shower.
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LOVE L-shaped kitchens on bus conversions!
His passion, drive and desire to do this is so incredibly inspiring! He knows exactly who he is and what kind of person he wants to become. He doesn't worry about the conventional lifestyle that society convinces us to live, he's just happy living the lifestyle he wants to live! It's my dream to do the same. What an inspiration. :)
I agree with Chuck that living off grid and mobile is amazing and puts one in touch with the elements that pretty much would other be ignored!!
After watching a minute of your video, what you've said propelled me to say that most are clueless about perseverance and survival! It took you needing to survive to have you move in the direction of designing your home by way of a bus. I know this all to well myself. Although I never had to design a bus for a home, but I did so with a big empty basement.......... electricity, lighting, tiling, doors (everything that's needed for an outcome) and I never did construction or the likes before. This type of drive and insight definitely comes from a place within you that you unknowingly reach out to and the best that you have comes to the core. I can literally built a shower from scratch with whatever material I fancy and one would think that I got the idea from elsewhere. Having to make something out of nothing is the best teacher anyone can cross paths with
I loved the narrators spirit of freedom and independence.
I Love your story and so look forward to building my bus. It's about the Freedom!!!
Thank you Zillow for bringing us this lovely man. I love what he's doing and how he thinks about it. I lived in a railroad boxcar when I was little. My dad talked about living in a bus and it's been a dream ever since. Getting pretty old now and it might remain a dream, but I never lose hope. Watching him brought it all back. Thanks for posting.
I am in the process of getting a bus and converting to my home on wheels. Thanks for this video.
I watch this over and over. Again my dream
Yeah it’s a school bus from the outside. But inside, it’s a different story. So beautiful, so spacious. I would definitely call this home.
I have quite a few dreams of where and how I'd like to live and living in a bus is one of them.
me too
Dylan Wilson same
Dylan Wilson mine is too I seen some where they end up miserable and others who find a good life in my case I'm good with both wouldn't mind wasting 3 years living in a bus going around USA Canada Mexico ect travel and leans meet new people and see what's out their
Ugh me too but I can never decide for one
Beautiful bus! Oh it's great that you have made a business out of something you love doing and you and your friend do it so well... I think that is what everyone wants from life, to be living in a space that doesn't cripple you financially and working at something you're passionate about. I think it's wonderful. I am going to try to convert a bus here in the UK. I have a permanent place to put it but I really want to travel a bit before settling down. It's the ideal situation, you can just drive to wherever you fancy (it is pretty easy to go anywhere in Europe) and then take it back home when you feel you want to. I can't think of anything better!
I love your woodwork! I work at a school district that auctions off buses every year. I've got the opportunity to snatch one up and follow your lead. The older buses are much less trouble and cheaper to repair. Anything non emission (2006 and older) is a good candidate to convert.
Amazing craftsmanship you can tell there was lot of thought put into every part of these rigs.
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I wish I had done the same in my twenties. I would have been able to pick up and go live state to state
Andrew King you still have time! I don't want you to be able to say that on your death bed.... You aren't too old yet!
+TheWorldThroughMyEye 😃😃😃😃😃😃❤
Andrew King do it now!!! you can change your life in a blink of an eye😊✌
Andrew King, I'm in Europe right now and I'm willing to buy a bus and if you buy your own bus I'm in to start to finish to convert our dream bus. Search it, buy it, plan it, build it and a good Whisky on the rocks!! I've been doing a lot of research in the past 2 years and I'm ready and I just got to go at it! Whoever is ready, doing a group could help! Guys, just imagine we help each other! Solar panels, wood finish, nice paint job, everyone's own plan of material! Someone?;)
its never too late ! ur only limit is ur own mind
the guy talking is so lovely. i love his voice and his philosophy .
It's wonderful. Great job, Charles
Way to go with view windows and walk around bedroom.
Very moving and beautiful. You have an artist’s soul, Chuck.
I’m 40 and I planning my escape (Lmaooooooo!) summer 2019. I was going to start in a minivan but I’m leaning towards a cargo van. Age doesn’t matter. Just do what ya heart feels
I can't wait to find my dream bus and start living like it don't matter again. Very inspiring vid, Thanks.
the first thing people see is how can I live in a tiny space and sometimes it overwhelmed you you and Carolyn the RV lady are insprational
Great life! Building and traveling around at your own pace.
Helping people’s dreams become reality, pretty cool!
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when i grow up i want to live off the grid like you guys :D
I converted a bus and lived in it for a few years. It was so comfortable. I loved it. I wish I had not sold it.
In modern times, you have a few options: pay $1+K a month on a rental for the rest of your life, do some credit trickery to gain and keep credit then apply for a mortgage on a house that is a quarter-million dollars then pay on it for thirty years, or take an alternative route (tiny homes, bus homes, RV life, etc).
For $10K and half a year or so you can get a livable bus. For $30K and a year, you can get a really nice bus. A benefit of a bus is the customizability. You can design it to have the layout that YOU want. I'm contemplating building a bus so that my disabled mom and I can go on one last road trip before she passes. I doubt she has ten years left on this Earth. I can find a mid-sized bus with a wheelchair lift and design it so that a walker and wheelchair can fit in the aisles. I can design it to be essentially handicap accessible. You're unlikely to find such in an RV. The big problem with this plan for me is that I don't have $20K laying around. I'm going to have to figure out how to make this happen hopefully within the next three years.
I wish I well. How about a Go Fund Me?
I'm a school bus driver and planning on buying one and converting it into an r v. The older ones are better because they have less computer crap to go wrong. I live in ILLINOIS so I'll head out west during the cold months. Thanks for the video Charlie.
This video makes me cry every tine I watch it.
Absolutely amazing! Love the setup
Beautiful bus and beautiful life
Love love love everything this dude was saying! It's what I strive for too.
I love your Fender Jazzmaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a Telecaster thinline
out of all I have watched he is my fav
One day..I will live in a beautiful bus
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BEST TH-cam on bus life I’ve seen in ages! Love it! Wish you were in Australia 😊
VERY VERY VERY COOL!!!love it...great craftsmanship and beautifully crafted
Love your philosophy your living my dream... Saving my pennies in Denver hopefully I will realize my own bus
good looking bus - great attitude, I love all the wood - keep on trucking
I have always been a wanderer and my dream for retirement is to live in converted bus and to see whats over the next hill and around the next turn.
I've had many buses and If I left the flashing lights on the top then I exchanged the red in the front for the amber in the rear since the red in the front is illegal unless it is an emergency vehicle. Easy swap. Also painted over the s and h so it said "cool bus". On one of them I moved the swing out arm off the front bumper (changed the arm to a pole) to the roof and put a flag on it. It would raise and lower by flipping a switch. Never did go this far with a conversion, somebody always made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The worse part is removing the seats and getting rid of the smelly rubber mat. Nice conversion on this one.
How did you raise the roof? I've gotta raise mine, just wondered your process. Thanks
That is one beautiful bus conversion awesome
An absolutely fabulous idea! I now know what I need to plan for.
I’m 19 years old and plan on living in a bus and was wondering .Did you have to get a bus license ? if so What kind of license do you need in order to get one ? And do you pay insurance ?
What about waste, and how to deal with that if this is your primary residence? What about address for registering the vehicle? What about cost of all this new construction and conversion versus just buying a used motorhome that is already ready to go with all the components already? Comparisons?
Do you have any ready,and how much do they start off ?
Can u plz tell me how much solar power is needed to run ac units,,, n is it enough for running ac always or smtyms it may not wrk as well??
Awesome! I've been wanting to be off grid for some time. Money is the issue but inst it always the issue for most of us? Our lives revolve around numbers and green paper. The power of comfort. There's a chance of moving to Denver with my bro and we are looking into living small. When you realize money and things don't make you happy.
But how do you find a bus for sale on zillow? That would be helpful information to include.
stuff like this is just awesome
This is the type of guy that I would be good friends with! He has such a kind and peaceful way about him. But I wouldnt be surprised if he is eex military.
what water pump do you have..mine is giving me problems
Very creative, great atmosphere.
You just made my day with this video you have created.
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Awesome! I'd like to see more details of the builds you've done, especially the gal with the sewing machine.
This is cool. How do you find a reliable engine? Comparison and preferences? What about states that allows this?
Shan Liu all states allow it. Just like buying a used car have it checked by a mechanic. The issue tends to be with insurance, very few will insure it.
Your bus conversion is sweet! Congrats!
Well done! Giving me more and more ideas for my little bus build that I plan on doing soon.
This is 100%. If you dont have the tools to build then how much do you guys charge to work on a bus and convert a partially done bus to be living off grid anywhere? Thats probably a kinda silly question because it depends on what needs to be done still I know. Well can you contact me .
I like the idea of converting vintage buses into motor homes. One guy did that to a Vistaramic Carpenter school bus that was built in the early 1960s. Another guy did that to a Pathfinder Superior.
i wish i could travel across the America by this awesome bus
What? No link to info on Charlie the bus builder?????
Alex Kunze yes where is it
Look up chrome yellow corp
I just googled his name and his site came up
His little brother cooper is my tutor at school lmao
I wanted to do this 15 years ago. Now I have seen to many videos on it. It's too hot where I'm from. I lived in a nice travel trailer for ten years. I know what it costs to cool a metal box. I have a nice double wide now. I rent the bedrooms and I live there for almost free.
I am curious if you drive your bus/home everywhere you need to go or if you have a separate vehicle to drive. I love this video. Love your home. Love the way you think. Would love to go tiny WITH a bathtub. Have health issues so can not build myself. I wonder where you park? If you travel do you ask permission to park overnight?
Any info on these guys? Nothing in the description
I just got a remote job that is going to allow me to do this very thing, so stoked!
Such an incredible guy
Great story and love the idea of building out and living in a school bus.
have any of the buses had issues with freezing pipes in winter
are you able to be hooked in to water full time ?
I love this guy!!!!!
your a super chilled dude congrats on the bus it was sweet
That's so neat,awesome
Beautiful bus house
I'm only 14 now but I'm planning to live in a bus
Original Life good save up
He has to save as much as a new car max. Its not that expensive to build one, just a bit under a new car.
Tobin Cocuzzo 13, and same. 😊💕
I am 12 and I already have some models of a bus I want to live in!
Saaaame. I've always dreamed of having a school bus turned into a motorhome
if i was young this is what id do if i could support myself.how do they do that?
How much would it be to buy a mini bus. Is it harder to drive a bus. Do u need a bus dricers license too. How much does it coast after u add everything needed. All i need is a nice kitchen, nice bedroom and living. Im 6'8 i want to be able to stand and laydown straight. Is that possible
Where can you park your bus? City has regulations against RV parking. I want to live a bus but I work in the city. I don't know how to get around it.
E. V. Walmart parking lots always work
Truckstops, some paid parking lots, service areas, K.O.A.'s(Kampgrounds of America)
Simply Awesome.... Magic! (the good kind)
Thank you :)
The irony is that Zillow is one of the main drivers of the ridiculous housing market we’re currently in and precipitating the need for alternative housing solutions.
Charlie, how do you base your conversion pricing ? How do I receive a build-out quote for an empty 40' conventional?
WOW!!!🤔 Great idea, one day I shall join the bus conversion community.
Hi I really like your bus conversion. I have been trying to figure out how I might fit in a bus. I am 6 ft 3-4 inches. I remember banging my head when I was in school. Is it possible to lower the walk way or is it better to raise the roof. I do know that 13 ft 6 inches is the legal height for semi's in all states. ( you can get over sized permits though. ) I have just about have my design figured out now but I need some knowledge and experience to help with the hard part. I also need to have a good insulation for -10 to -30 below zero some times cold weather.
I already live this way lol. I have a 17 ft rv pull behind and built a device that runs off itself to produce power. see my video on here. A bus would be awesome because I would like having more room.
Love ur bus design.... they r awesome 😍
Nice bus. Do you know the weight of the bus once you have built your house in it.
how much do buses cost?also for driving what driver license class do you need? I been looking for everyone but to much I would rather build my own home and I was looking at box trucks..how can I get ahold of you ?
Eugenia Padilla cost varies. License also varies depending on your state of residence, some require an upgrade in class of license others don't require anything
I love this!
where would you park your bus if you work in the city?
Great job!!
Amazing!
Awesome bus!
Cool concept and vid. You still do buses conversions? Any website?
if i get two,three,or four buses what's the best price you can give me?
this was an awesome video . Can I ask you what the average least expensive cost is for one to have you convert a bus to a living space.? Thank you . And are you in a area where a person could stop in to see what your working on .IF so where are ya ?
I live in Ontario and sooooo need a bus to live in.
We lost our home and have been in a hotel for several months and I would give anything to be able to get into a bus. We already home school our girls and my wife has never traveled much, but i just can’t get us out from under the weight that is on us.