DIY Skoolie on a Dime | Super Cozy Skoolie Van Life Makeover!
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Join us for a heartwarming tour of Renae's self-built DIY skoolie. She has transformed her 2006 International School Bus (Gladys) into an artistic, warm and inviting home. Every element of this skoolie reflects Renae's creative spirit. It's the perfect blend of practicality and whimsy. Renae's skoolie tour is sure to leave you inspired and dreaming of your own DIY van life project!
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She's adorable! I'm surprised she doesn't have her own channel. And I love what she's done with her bus, very cozy.
TH-cam channels take a lot of time and effort
Plus some people dont want to broadcast there life.rather they stay humble and dont seek validation.@leoblumhagen644
I know...I would LOVE to learn some of ger techniques of the build and the decorating.
I would watch all her videos!
Bob put on his best shirt.👕
Plus, it was freshly pressed/ironed.
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I knew someone who bought a new $150k RV that started falling apart after 4 months if travel. They commented that they wish they had built out a schooling. Beautiful schooling! Happy travels!
I've lived in an RV for the last 3+ years. It's done nothing but fall apart for the entire time. I won't recommend anyone live in an RV. Save time, money, stress and issues and just build it yourself.
My in-laws bought a see ya. Nothing but problems
yes the new rvs seem to be having quality issues and cost a huge amount of money. Not to mention the slid outs to expand the living space. Were as a schoolie is metal. The main things to look for in it is change out the windows because they are known to leak and make sure its not rusted underneath. Also make sure the engine and trans is working good with decent miles and you can have a solid plateform to build. Just make sure to insulate good and get a fuel heater. You are golden.
You can tell she seems happy in her own skin… what a gift and a great place to be..
She’s such an artist..
Wow!!! She did a fantastic job, everything is so detailed and homey, great sink, great bed, great sofa and nice cat patio's and love the name. And she seems to be a nice and sweat person.
Agreed! It's so beautiful, personal, and cozy. 🙂
P.S. *homey
@@a.w.thompson4001 Thanks! I was having a senior moment.
I love everything about this house except the live edge, but that is just a personal preference. All the artwork really makes this bus look so homey and loved. It helps that she is a cat person, too. I absolutely love the catios!
I just picked up a 93 shorty ford diesel and am moving into it this month. I really love her build and she makes me feel confident in my choice to go for a bus and re-purpose rather than deal with an RV🎉 I hope i am half as resilient as this lady!!
Renae, i am so proud of you, and so happy you are finally living your dream ! Keep riding towards that distant sunrise, and never stop searching for the next adventure. May the sun always shine on your sandals, the wind be always at your back, and may the road rise up to meet your tires. Dont forget to come home when you need your next oil change 😁
As ever - Johnny
I just LOVE her. She’s amazing. All light ❤
By far my most favorite bus build! She took my dream build and made it hers!!! ❤❤❤❤
Perfect build for a schoolie - good bones (electric and plumbing), then few (if any) body modifications, and finally just let it be you.
Very charming bus and charming young lady 🙂
Renee, this is fantabulous! Great artistry. You would be a lovely friend to sit around the camp🔥 with and chat philosophy. Blessings on your travels🙌
Lovely woman and her home is gorgeous love it ❤
Absolutely gorgeous & so creative!!!
You need your own channel, you are awesome, love your imagination, your tiny home is beautiful 😊
I wish I could have seen a little more about her back patio. I like to look how things are made. She has a gorgeous home and I can see she really enjoys it. Thanks Bob for this.
Yay! I've been waiting for this interview! I met her in Pahrump 🎉
She IS so nice
And talented and creative!
One of the nicest school is I’ve seen. Nice to see she used repurposed materials.
Wow! I love everything about this build. Thanks Bob! Renae, you are truly a artistic genius! Your artwork is beautiful and magical! Such an inspiration. 💜💜💜
What a beautiful bus!!
Wow - I just had the good fortune of meeting Renee and Gladys! She put so much of herself into her unique home that it really is an expression of the amazing person who lives there 😊 Thanks for sharing, Renee and Bob!
I have tears in my eyes concerning the beauty of it all. There's hope for Humans after all!!! Just beautiful. Thank-you for the interview. Have a nice day! :-)
WOW!!!! Now that’s is the most amazing build ever!!! I’d hire her to build one for me in a heartbeat if I had more than enough money to pay her a bundle!!!
She sounds so independent and confident 👍
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her bus!!! And she has a nice personality!!
An inspiration to us all. Beautiful bus. Happy travels
Such a wonderful lady! Loved her bus! One of my favorite ever!
Wow just wow ❤️
decals on a yellow school bus makes a world of difference! Very nice.
Gladis is a piece of art for sure. I'm sure it is so comfy too. I enjoyed the tour. Thanks Bob
Wow, really love that rig. Probably has the most "homey" feel of any I have ever seen. I also like the bus builds, I think that would be my ideal choice as well. Lots and lots of "walking height" space. Thanks Rene for sharing.
Awesome. Sounds like bob had never heard "catio" before, ha. I so wanted to see the cat enjoying the catio.
i kept getting distracted from looking at her build 'cause she was gorgeous!
I Absolutely LOVE LOVE her Home!!!! Inside & out!!! LOVE IT!!!! She did an AWESOME JOB!!! Does she have her own channel? She should!!! Loves/Hugs..
Beautiful build! Very artful and practical.
This is so awesome! What a great build, Renae.I love all the design elements and repurposed items you've incorporated to make a homey, personalized space.
Fabulous build!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
Outstanding home on wheels!!❤
WOW 😳 that's an awesome ride.
Beautiful and Comfy. Great job. A labor of love. You have made the most awesome schoolie.
She seems so, so genuine and kind!
Gladys is BEAUTIFUL inside and~ WOW Renae!!! You did an incredible job…she looks so homey!❤
Lots of great ideas I love that counter!!
An amazing build and an amazing person. Great job!
Brilliant ! What a wonderful home. 💙
Thanks Bob
Such a talented person. “I’m not really a cabinet maker” then proceeds to show a cabinet she made!
Renae knows how to make em! She is as creative as they come. Such a pleasure to speak with. Love that she did this!
Do you know if Renae shares an Instagram or TH-cam?
I love your rig! I love the hotel doors, the 22 bullet hole and the 5150s! Had some tough times in my life but I’m still here and so are you, living the dream.
Awesome!
Absolutely love this build! 😍😍😍
Amazing and well done she has a very nice home.
Lots of work and big rewards. I did it myself!
❤
Excellent !
Absolutely love her creativity and her spirit....
Happy Travels.
Joan
Beautiful home!! ❤ Good job, Lady!🙂❤👍
I like her creativity and will to throw herself into a build like a schoolie. Very impressive and cozy build. She really can be proud of what she has accomplished with it.
She's adorable and very creative mind. I love the art work. Very positive affirmation quotes throughout her rig. Renee you are a wonderful queen
Wow!!! This lady is utterly amazing, wonderful artist.❤
🖐 Student at TH-cam U. here!
Great build. Thanks for sharing.
What an interesting woman! She's very creative and resourceful to find all those items for her home
Impressive.
It is an amazing bus home ❤ Also an amazing woman 👠🎉
Love the whimsical build of Renae's home on wheels ...so much character! Thanks for sharing it with us! 🌻
I’m really surprised that Bob didn’t share an Instagram for this Lady! She could for sure be one of my Best Friends! Her disposition is really sweet! And her Gladys home is adorable! I love how she honored both her grandmothers. It says a lot about her as a person! Stay safe and happy!
Digging this woman's energy. 💪🏾
What a sweet soul……….beautiful, intelligent and peaceful, I could listen to her talk all day. After these years of watching, my favorite bus and video.
What a great build. Schoolies are such a good platform to build out. That drive train may very well be one of the best out there. It is incredibly reliable and strong. Yes, fuel economy is poor, but it isn't like you are always out on the road. The whole point of van (schoolie) life is to find a spot and chill for awhile. Cheers!
She is a lovely person!
I absolutely love everything about her beautiful build!! She has created a wonderful whimsical home for herself!! Love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Cheers
I love this build! Such an Artistic Showcase of her personality as well as functionality! Thank you, Bob W., for finding such interesting people in the work you share with all of us! After watching these videos I feel like there a million friends out there waiting to be introduced! Such a service even for people who will never be nomadic... but being self-sufficient and confident in that no matter where we are.... We are HOME! :) Much love!
The bus is 😍😍😍! But the antique doors as walls is genius. I love the entire build, the recycling and the vibe. I want to be her friend.
Cute!! With lots of artsyness!!❤
Love it! She also had a tap of the metatron cube very cool! I wish I knew if her cat just stays inside or goes out. I wonder cause I plan on taking my furball with me on the road.
Until you have leash trained your cat with an *escape proof* leash, which I strongly recommend, I would not recommend taking your cat. They generally react poorly to changes & loud noises in their environment; & there are many risks & dangers to cats when traveling.
I lost my beloved housecat when I took her on the road with me in a cat carrier and harness while on a cross country move. Something startled her at a Pilot gas station and she squirmed out of her harness like Houdini and ran away into the nearby woods. I slept in my vehicle for a month trying everything to get her back. I found her on the tenth day, but she wouldn’t come to me and only went deeper into the woods. Exhausted, heartbroken, and with a bad case of Poison Ivy after 30 days of non-stop searching, I eventually drove away devastated. Oh how I adored her and am still heartbroken six years later.
Love the 5150X on the front....If ya know you know...
Its all about the Journey friends, get out there
😂 I saw 5150 on the side too 😂 I dig it 😂
She's a cutie. Love her, skoolie!
I agree, Bob. This is an amazingly homey Schoolie. She quite a gal and has such a bright happy demeanor. Nice video.
I love her bus! Lots ideas for my bus!
I’m a so impressed! She did a phenomenal job and what a lovely personality she has. Safe travels to you Renae and thank you once again Bob. Much love and many blessings
She’s gorgeous!❤
Absolutely beautiful! That wood burning stove is fabulous....
So much character! I love everything about it!
I love her bus and design...livin her best life
Very Beautiful 😍 🎉
Wow!! Just wow!! Incredible!!
Thanks Bob. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊
Maybe a detail interview about the catio design/install methods?
And the glass entry door design/install/security lock?
Impressive. She knew that was a 22 bullet hole. 😂 Interesting lady in an interesting schoolie. 🚍
We just love Gladys and watch the video again and again. Thanks Bob for this unique tour.
Gorgeously stunning ❤❤
Great job on your DIY🎉
Converting a bus/van is so much more gratifying than just going out and buying an RV!
You get the satisfaction and what you want installed, do you know where to go if you have a problem, it also cost much less!
I converted my 2006 Toyota Sienna last year and we love it!
Excellent living space! Very personal design. And she is so vibrant!
Wow !! 👏👏
I love how organized is this bus
Wow ❤❤❤ LOVE!! That mileage though 😫
Incredible! I love the catios!!!!!!
Shine on Renae !!!
Very Good design & build / love to see those busses, She is a creative girl. Very Good. A+ for both of you.
Renae what a beautiful home we absolutely love it. The wood stove is on my list to get and my son’s list also. We have cargo trailer conversions. We are so blessed to be able to live our golden years as we say in our tiny home. The antique doors that are used as walls are really nice and the stairs are your dresser. We can’t leave out your beautiful kitchen counter such a nice piece of wood. May you be blessed in your bus and your travels. Morris and Viola
She's lovely.
Beautiful
Love love love this!