Shuttle Bus Tiny Home Conversion - Full Tour - Better Platform Than Sprinter Van?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- With all of the Sprinter Camper Vans out there some people are looking for a cheaper option. I honestly never thought about a transit bus but after seeing this build I am reconsidering. What do you think?
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Thanks Chris for our beautiful tour video! Really well done!!!🙏✌️🤙
Nice bus... Do you know how much you spend all together in the build??? And how many miles per gallon dose rhe bus get?? I've been considering between a van and a small bus... Just wondering about the milage
Thanks for taking the time to film with me!
Dominique Stewart we haven’t done a final tally but when we do we’ll do a video on the specifics.
We’re getting about 14 mpg.🙏✌️
@@Wanderboom I've been living in a similar (but E450) converted shuttle bus. You had so many great ideas - I wish I had watched this before I started my conversion! Beautiful home on wheels :) I'd love to swap stories and meet up with you guys on the road at some point! -katherinesinsky
@@ksinsky1 - what MPG do you get in your E450???
I am an “older” women who was thinking about a schooley conversion BUT after watching this video I am honestly considering a shuttle bus 🚌
I think that since it would only be for one person, the size makes more sense & if I was to go with the school bus it prob would have been a short bus anyways, so the shuttle is a good comparison. I believe in finding a shuttle that it might have been treated a bit better in life than a school bus was treated so in the end my purchase would be a better bargain. I love all the window so I think I’m in the right path with a shuttle bus ❤️❤️❤️
I love the idea of a propane camp stove better than installing one..
Congrats on the nice job on your tiny home
I watched this 5 years ago and enjoyed it again today. Been following you ever since. You are great people.
As soon as he made the SHOWER comment I hit the comments section for the shade lol!
I was like, ONCE A WEEK? WTF?
Literally same.
ME TOO then i saw your comment and just laughed so hard!!! lmaooo
me too. me too. I was like..."and she's doing all that cooking for whoever the boys are???? nh, nh, nh"
Me too 😂😂😂 and found this comment lol I was like ewwwww wtf up to a week n a half like ummmmmm then he gonna say they barely showered when they had a shower so y’all just walking around smelling like Fuck it 🤭🤢😷🤣😂
Robbyn and Eric, yours is easily the most beautiful and stylish shuttle bus-to-rolling tiny home conversion I've seen to date. Eric seems like a _VERY_ handy gent to have around, and the Frank Lloyd Wright influence is obvious (I'm also an enthusiastic fan of Wright's work). If the exterior rebuild of Woo turns out as well as the interior has, you will have what might be finest vehicle of its size and type in the U.S.!
I'm due to retire in 6-7 more years, and as my former retirement nest egg has been cracked and scrambled, first by the 2008-09 recession, and now again by the pandemic-related recession, a shuttle bus-based tiny home may end up being my new golden years retirement plan.
I will be following your adventures on Wander Boom, as the two of you seem to be my kind of creative, industrious and adventurous people. Thank you for the tour! Stay safe and take good care of one another.
I gotta give it to him, he's honest enough to admit to what most people ( as we can see by the comments) would never admit to even a day without a bath. But that's about the extent of how much props I'll give him. I don't have to smell them , heck I don't even know them or think I ever will. But in the spirit of sharing on the comments, I personally couldn't do it. In fact, anytime I see these builds I immediately look for a bath with toilet, a TV , and a kitchen. Can't live without those so I don't subscribe to builds without those. But that's me and they're them😉😉😉😉😉
Agreed. If you don't sweat alot and don't work out, you may not need to shower daily. I agree with him on the shower comment, some folks don't need to do it but once a week. If you wear pants all the time and jackets when you go out, or always when you leave your car, your entire body is covered so your body is not in direct contact with the outside world. The only thing I would add is wet wipes are essential for private parts & if you want to be more clean, you have to figure out a way to give your private parts a bath using a portable bidet (hello tushy - or just water in a large cup) and a bed pan & soap. Now I will say if you are a sweaty person, work out or so extraneous activities requiring more physical exertion, or if you folk who eat heavy spices which fragrance leeches thru your pores then yes, do shower! I wear pants all the time, even a super lightweight jacket in the summer & have no problems. The only other area I would make an exception on is feet, I sometimes need to wash my feet if I have been wearing sandals vs sneakers.
I like how the OP puts an index in the beginning, so we can skip to the timestamp for the section we want to see.
WOW - amazing conversion, I am 6' 3" and that means most class B's are a no go. The key to this conversion is Eric is a master craftsman. One in a million (probably more like ten million) people have this level of skill in building original fixtures.
John Cooper wow, thanks so much!
Yes, he’s a A-1 craftsman indeed. Very impressive.
Thank you for sharing your conversion! We were recently GIFTED one of these buses WITH the wheelchair lift because we have a 14 year old son in a wheelchair. Our dream is to convert it for someone in a wheelchair to be able to RV!
i hope u do so you can rake him our
That's my dream for my Son who has MS...also now in a wheelchair.🙏
Love love the overall look to your home. Being a woodworker, I love the use of one piece of board that spans both sides of the bus as well as the cabinets. Keeping the live edge on both the countertops and cabinets gives the kitchen area a warm feeling. Get some pumpkins spice potpourri and it will feel like your in a stick and mortar home.
I love it. I’m searching for my shuttle bus to convert.
I've seen some of Eric's woodworking skills on another channel and he is so creative and innovative in his approach! Love this bus conversion. Lovely couple!
You just helped me figure out my ceiling!!!!! Thank you
He's a lucky guy. She's a keeper for sure.
That shower and toliet part makes this a temporary or vacation home for me. I need access to more than a few drops of water. Nice bus tho, I especially like the concept for tall people.
There's no excuse for not having water tanks when he has a whole shuttle bus. And people are having tanks in regular vans. He's a poor engineer
I can’t believe that I just watched a 41 minute video about this van, but I did. And I feel better for it. Crazy how that happened. Great job with the build and great job with the video, Chris.
The choice for those more often in urban areas is anything 20’ or less. My 20’ short skoolie is perfect for anything you through at it with more room and windows already in place
I like the Berkley straps. Great idea.
Beautiful.
Seems much bigger than it actually is, in large point due to the windows, warmth of the materials and their displayed art.
Honesty about your bathing habits! Quite refreshing candor for an American. No pun intended 😜
If we all had an Eric... He's so talented
You re a loving couple beautiful home congratulations on your adventures many blessings to you both
I love when older couples discuss their built.
Great job with your RV, the quality is superb. I looks as good if not better than a showroom RV.
your tiny home is beautiful. i love how you upholstered the couch/bed. the colors are soothing & earthy.
The bus build was interesting and always nice to see a different vehicle. An art loving couple to be sure! I loved the paintings on the wall. We saw just a glimpse of the paintings, but they were very lovely.
One tip - if you point the camera at anyone, they feel obliged to talk to the camera. If you pan it around we see more with less distraction trying to listen, and it puts people at ease. Sometimes, silence is best.
A couple of things stood out:
1. I often wondered about redwood or cedar cabinets because the wood is so light. But my fears about lighter wood tearing off hinge attachments were justified, as Eric mentioned briefly.
2. Those rotary hinges on the cabinets are very nice and can be very pricey if made by Blum, which charges $30 each (not even a pair!), so any cheaper Chinese source would be nice to know. I wanted to know how their rotary hinges held up, if they are good quality, and where to buy? All RVers struggle to find good cabinet hinges. The gas strut hinges are not consistent in quality and easily affected by weight of cabinet doors.
3. I would like to know where he bought the Separette part of the composting toilet? One of the best I've seen.
4. Very nice woodworking by Eric! Great details on the cab overhead storage area, cabinets, walls, and overall build. Good job, Eric!!
Great tour, Chris! Thank you!
Eric (aka wanderboom) has done some AMAZING work on Jax Austin's new bus. He is quite the amazing woodworker. Great job on the shuttle bus!
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND IT APPEARS SO MUCH MORE SPACIOUS THAN THE VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE FROM THE OUTSIDE. LOVE THE COUNTERTOPS.
Your interior is gorgeous. It is very similar to the old wood interiors of the post-war travel trailers. Very nice job, I could live in this full time in my retirement.
Every time one of these drive by me , I imagine converting one. You've done an awesome job!!
I have one of these sitting in my yard that someone actually gave me! It's a lot older than this one....but I am hoping to get started on it this spring/summer. The only thing I really wanted that my bus doesn't have is the back doors :( but when someone gives you a bus ...you take it without the back doors.
Being Gen X, I am LEARNING about minimalism and simple living. With my husband's health stabilizing, he plans to be a part of the nomad chapter of my life...he really wants a bus.
Thank you for sharing Woo and helping me to see myself living in a bus.
Nowadays, when I see a Sprinter Van, I assume it is a tiny home on wheels. Then again I am a fan of TH-cam and watch it all the time.
EVERYTHING LOOKS BEAUTIFUL ! I WISH YOU HAD A SHOWER INSIDE YOUR BUS. BESIDES THAT EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT..😊😊
Those busses are great if you hang out in one place for more time, my 4 cylinder sprinter is great for moving a lot, the shuttle busses are more expensive and exhausting to drive, more comfortable to live in.
Yeah but they only paid $3000 for the bus. Sprinters can cost 10x that.
I just bought a 2003 version of this same bus and am in the process of renovations on it. Love this build and these ideas!
You really utilized the space very well. The space looks very cozy and comfy.
I absolutely love this bus! Would suit me perfectly..........and before any more people say anything negative about not taking showers........and I promise you will find this to be true............older people just don't need to shower as much. We aren't as active as the younger crowd, and our skin is starting to dry out naturally, so too much bathing is not good for the skin. You would be amazed at what one can accomplish with bathing wipes. Nothing wrong with it.......mild soap is used.......simple......not drying......and yes you smell good afterwards! lol So give that whole thing a rest. Nice job on the composting toilet. Everything is really just beautiful, cozy, inviting and I'm sure all your friends are jealous! I certainly am.
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🧖🏿♀️🧖🏼♂️ it's good for you I'm 75 and take a shower 3 one in the morning and one at night and next day...lol...😂
Oymg! Thank you for posting. I just bought a Starcraft 1997 Chevy G3500?? Same as your but without the wheelchair. Was a USA gymnastics athlete shuttle. No other “good” shuttle conversions. Just went to shop tday to build a resin inlay live edge extending dinette table tday!
Thank you for sharing! Love the interior, just beautiful. I like the idea of a cloth ceiling for saving space, would be interested if you can comment when you folks head snow country if the insulation you used is enough. When I do build, I plan to visit some of the national parks during the winter seasons. Good info on the tongue and groove wall saving space.
Showering once a week with maintenace when needed is OK. Unless you work out in the sun everyday....no need to shower more than once a week. Awesome build. Nameste
21:23 THAT VIEW!! I almost thought it was a very well lit painting.
I had imagined doing a build in a short bus, but this vehicle is perfect.
How WONDERFULLY refreshing to see a conversion video with a couple who aren't hippie jackholes..
Nice built but can't go more than 2 days without shower.
He said they went 1 week without showers BEFORE they went on the road! EEEWWW!!!
I try not to judge ppl and I’m not judging these folks but how in the world do you go a week without a shower?!🤔 I’m a little disturbed.....
have to have a gym membership for sure:) I will have a shower and toilet in my newest build, but I will have a gym membership also:)
Michael Smith yeah I understand that as think your plan is super smart.....but to not shower in a week while living in your sticks and bricks makes me raise an eye. Their build is beautifully done and I’m not taking anything away from their build but me personally I want a shower at the very least every other day.
And here I'm a 2 showers a day believer.
You have made your little bus a work of art and very functional! Truly a craftsman. Be safe and have fun!!!!
So nice to see an interior that WASN'T PAINTED WHITE!!! WOOD IS BEAUTIFUL AS-IS! Excellent choice of shuttle bus over sprinter because YOU CAN FIT A REAL BATHROOM IN IT! Inever could understand how people could live full-time without one.
You have a lovely home on wheels. Great design using fine woods, and a really functional kitchen and living/dining area. I like that you kept your art. You have much to be proud of!
Great video, I'm building a 24 ft Ford E450 shuttle bus,7.3 powerstroke, this has been a inspiration with the beautiful wood work.
I still cant decide between a shuttle bus and a box truck. They both have pros and cons.
Did you ever end up deciding? I'm in the same position right now
@@ahill900 No, but I wouldn't go with a box truck if it didn't have a pass-thru between the cab and body.
The inside height and all the awesome windows make these shuttle buses a perfect choice.
Wow! I've finally found a shuttle bus conversion that looks built to the quality that I aspire to. This is really superb. I will definitely take inspiration from you guys. Great job!
I love how you're taking your time, living minimally, and figuring out what you need and how your want to accomplish those goals. It's awesome! I live in a toy hauler and my one "must"was having wall space for some of the artwork I've acquired over the years.
I've actually had my eyes on one of those for the same purpose one thing I haven't given the cost gas or diesel wise but great view appreciate you sharing ...
Wow wonderful jobs. Great tips. You guys are one couple I'd love to meet some day. So down to earth. I used to want to do a bus, then I was thinking Sprinter, but lately I'm really thinking that the handi-shuttle bus is the way to go. A little beefier on space and just love that rear side door.
Nicely designed! Im picked up by a driver in a shuttle van, for medical appointments! If I were able to RV, it would need the lift in back, as I use a mobility chair, charged by gel battery. That would take space away from interior! Oh, well , I stopped driving a few years ago, due to health, safety! Dreaming, I suppose, right?! 🤗.
Safe travels! 🙏♥️✌️
You are a great couple God bless your travels
It is unbelievable that your tiny area is so neat and useful for two people. Your home is so beautiful!
Thanks for the email!! I'm looking at being a nomad with my dig come Spring 2021!! Single Lady with few skills, minus what I've learned here on TH-cam watching endless videos. 🤣 I love this over the van! Thanks you two!! Love the Woo!!! ✌
Remove several windows and install 6' cabinets. Have body shop instal real sheet metal. A bumper hitch front and back for alum storage boxes for toys power and misc storage. You can install tailgate lift on exterior. A Chuck box for exterior cooking that builds in.
This guy does some really awesome woodworking. What a lovely home.
Glad it works for you guys. It kind of looks like a $3K van that was converted by a 1st-timer AND that's just a personal opinion, not a criticism as it is much, MUCH better than I could ever do on my own, I can promise you that. No way could I make something as functiional as you guys have.
If I were traveling with a romantic partner, I think I'd require a shower more than once every week/week-and-a-half? Wipes can only clean so much bacteria out of your nether regions before the stench of bacteria overgrowth starts to waft out of your undies. Maybe consider utilizing that Planet Fitness gym membership more than once a week? lol
You've done a much better job than I could ever hope to do, and without having to sink $50K into the build, so I commend you both on that. Safe and happy travels~
Outstanding educational video. Never thought about the use of these vehicles for a tiny house. Thank you!
You both mentioned many reasons my husband and I are planning to convert a shuttle bus instead of a Sprinter type of van. :)
You two are so cool and easygoing. Love the vibe of your home and the philosophy of just going for it instead of agonizing over all the details. Enjoy your new life!!
Great tour of your beautiful home. Love that you're also helping others with their builds.
Well I am watching AGAIN (probably the fourth time!) and just LOVE his coverage of the solar gadgets in the hall!! "WAVES A FINGER" lol I always felt that the Hawiian wall structure would be very useful in a van conversion and he did it with the wood strips and metal trim! Perfect! 3 inches saved! Nice on both sides WIN_WIN!
What a shame the closed minded and pampered folks who have to voice their distain before thinking it out...
People are really defensive, like someone's telling them "we don't take showers so YOU CAN'T EITHER"
itsno1duh our “Wanderboom” channel on TH-cam has much more follow up and details. Thanks
I am in love with the counter tops! There was a reason you carted it around with you, even if you didn't know what it was. Even the grass cloth looks like wood on camera. Such a beautiful job with it all! I love the sink and faucet, and the fridge! I hadn't seen a fridge like that before and I watch these videos all the time. Oh, and that table! That made me smile! What a nifty idea and Eric is the bomb! All of the touches on this home are just so impressive! The price was a total steal!!! We are going to retire this way. Not sure if it will be a short bus or a cargo trailer pulled by a van, which is most likely the way we will go because he snores and I like my sleep, so he can sleep in the van. I'll sub your channel right now! Thanks guys, I truly love your home!
🇬🇧 Get Eric a hanger system for slotting shoes into and fasten it on a hook under the cupboard over the back door so that it hangs down by the side of the back door frame. They sell them for fastening onto the inside of clothes closet doors or from a clothes rail. Usually made of canvas and you could also find something similar in a camping shop.
The wood is so gorgeous ❤️
With our pandemic, I am depress so do shower one per day only. Before usually do workout or swimm so must shower at least two or three times per day. If I do not shower every day it drives me crazy. I will build my bus or van too but will have a shower and two water tanks with a great amount of water. I feel better and it gives me a positive attitude when I shower is essential. Love your conversion is nice and comfy.
Beautiful craftsmanship! I can see the Frank Lloyd wright influence. Thanks for sharing.
Great clip.. I'm a 62 year old 6 ft tall grandma.. so the reasons for this type of bus make a lot of sense to me. Layout is great!!! I am long term married and can't imagine being in small space with hubby 24 hours.. 😪😪 I'm always amazed at couples who manage it. For a single tall person I think this is the best one!! Curious if any issues if doing in city boondocking parking? Is hight an issue, can you pull into places that have covers?
Love your build. Outstanding craftsmanship, your counters are gorgeous. For me I would add more solar so I could have a not shower. Best of luck.
My sister has a good plan to not accumulate more. If she gets something new for her home, something else goes out. Love the beautiful wood, especially the high epoxied pieces.
I like the idea of using tongue-groove for a thin (and lightweight) wall. It makes me wonder about using a nice sheet of plywood and routing in faux tongue-groove lines on it.
Ewwe...No.That is waay too long without a shower.Especially in the heat.💟I had a ex who didn't stink when he sweat.But I do....I can not go past one day without haveing a issue typically....Especially here in Phx, AZ.In the summer everyday is a must do.
SS the main thing about living in a bus or motorhome,is the freedom,waking up in a different area every other week is wonderful,i lived in a truck slide out for 2 1/2 years,on the go,saved our 37k in rent,taxes and the rest of the static living expenses,you only sleep 8 hours,why pay 250k for a house when you are rarely there,most of the people I know,have trophy homes and they're never there,that makes sense
@@strattuner u can do all that and still shower.
3.00 to 7.00 any truck stop,anywhere USA,this country is beautiful,get out and look at it
strattuner many advantages to owning a home. I will mention just one. I paid of my house and property in 15 years and now own it free and clear. There is something to be said for the security of owning your own piece of dirt. Never homeless, never looking for places to park your vehicle where you're safe, and now that I paid my place off I have an asset worth a few hundred thousand, real estate is a great investment. I own a travel trailer and the wife and I travel often but it feels good to get back home after a long trip. My advice, work hard, get a 15 year mortgage, and get it paid off when young. You now own a major asset which will appreciate over time. Rent it out if you want to live in a vehicle.
I've owned properties,three, one residence and two rentals,people right now are losing their homes,as long as you pay taxes you don't own nothing,road taxes I understand,but property taxes are criminal,no thanks,hammers and shovels don't fit my hands,i'm old now and a helluva lot smarter,i dont' spackel windowns or do roofing anymore,you go ahead a do your thing,mine is waking up in a new surrounding till I die,same view aint for me,enjoy fast dude,WC FIELDS said it best,AH YES,EXPERIENCED IT ONCE IN MY YOUTH,TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE,TERRIBLE,LOL,have a good time,we roll but once
I love the poop emoji pillow on the couch. Lol
I wasn't sure if I was seeing right lol..
Thanks for the great tips how put an RV together.
A stunning conversion ! I love the japanese minimalist feel and the quality of the finish looks superb.
justin linnane thanks so much!
Love everything about this build, Near exact to my future build. The counters are absolutely stunning. Thank you.
Ohh yes i like this guy is so real when a comes to talk about the shower , most trying always to cover up like is no missing day this is something that is a fact even with shower membership not every place have them and even with your own shower water is a issue kind of limited. Like he say even before camper life style LOL
Wonderful build and wonderful people! Eric is an expert craftsman. Just in love with his work. Building ours out now in the beginning stages and I have major bus envy! Just wow!
Very nice retro feel with all the natural wood! Thinking of doing this very vehicle. That blind spot at the front door always stops me. Drove large bus but filled in using this one. Double/triple check every single time...
Watching this video I was confused why it looked familiar. It wasn 't til I saw the painting. I've been in this one!!! These two are amazing couple. I work with his brother as well. Great family all around. I belive since this they have updated the bed area to an normal bed.
Very nice bus. Beautiful wood work done. GOD BLESS YOU TWO and be safe.
Wow, nicer than any home I will ever own, well done :)
Absolutely beautiful workmanship! Very nice seeing a fresh layout too. Enjoy your journies!!
Lovely and comfortable home.
Im pretty sure he is a Skilled Carpenter!!!!!
Eric, You did an amazing job! The woodwork and how you put everything together is incredible! I'm in the process of buying a mini-school bus and I will be referring back to this video often. I'm glad you both went into so much detail about how you put everything together from the cabinets to the cushions to the bathroom walls. Thank you, and safe travels! John
I just bought the exact same bus which was used by a church with only 104,800 original miles and zero rust for $5000 just ripped everything out now for the fun part
This guy is smart.. used the things he had. Perfect 👍
If I ever do this I’ll park next to you guys bc I dislike cooking , but I’ll help clean up and buy the ingredients. 😂😊 Happy Travels!!
Wow! I have been looking to do the same but had not seen anyone do it, this is fantastic and great use of space. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, the build is wonderful and feels really homey!
Great design. I’m a big fan of shuttle buses for conversion. Also really like the clean simple look of the drawers. The fridge compartment is really nice too. Love the carry over of some items from home. I also love my single basin sink at home. I can see myself using another one in a future build.
This is a beautiful, functional build. I am saving this video for my build.
Lol....me too Cindy. This build made me lean more towards a shuttle bus over a van. I would definitely have to have a toilet/shower set up. I just love the open layout and how it makes the bus look huge. Outstanding job guys!👏👏
He is definitely a craftsman. The cabinetry in this home is beautiful. Great video Chris. I was thinking that I wouldn't be able to watch the entire video since I am on limited wifi but I was totally engrossed throughout the entire video.
Love the idea for the ceiling. Awesome.