School Bus turned into the Ultimate Adventure Vehicle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ธ.ค. 2016
- After a nearly six month conversion my ultimate adventure vehicle is ready to hit the road.
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I have the same idea with 4" pvc piping for our shower water. I love how you pressurise it with a simple pump. Great Idea.
Very cool. Also feel like you have to chuckle when you say "... and this is my short bus."
Absolutely love the artwork very impressive, looks very comfy every video I watch builds are different it’s great to be able to get ideas from other builds and I haven’t seen one I don’t like x
I agree. My friend who painted the bus did such a killer job! Thanks for watching!
You have Awesome and talented friends, Great Job and Great video.
Great bus and attitude! Thanks for posting.
Cheers!
Nice! Love the paint job
Thanks Randy!
Like how simple it is,good work
got a parts list for that shower it's awesome :D very nice build now it's time to enjoy it!!
Thanks!
I like your bus, man! Nice job! I just picked up the same bus only a 1995 model originally built by Collins Bus Corp, just like yours. I did a whole lot of research trying to find just the right vessel, which is why I recognized yours as a Collins. I'm planning a rear deck similar to yours. I'm just beginning the conversion process and look forward to getting on the road next spring. One of the things I plan on doing is installing a winch system so that I can pull myself through some tough spots instead of beating the bus up.
omg...lol that little hill thought it would beat you..........not today!! verty nice.
Just gotta send it lol
Great build exactly what I want to do except for me I would need the front couch to pull into a bed with the under storage. Love the gloss white all around!!!
Thanks! I wanted it to feel open so going with the white was a good call for that!
Cool setup! I love your floorplan.
Cheers!
Dude, that was awesome, I would love to do that, nice one
Thanks!
Awesome video man. Been following on Insta for a while...hopefully gonna build my own short bus this Spring. Maybe I'll see ya on the trails one day
Thanks man!
Nice bus Love the paint job.
Thanks!!
Wow what a great bus conversion.
Thanks! It was fun to make happen!
I took my short bus up a hill that I shouldn't have, on a road that I shouldn't have, and ended up at a washout in the road with no way to turn around. All I can say is having the ability to turn on a dime makes all the difference in these situations. I like my short bus too. ;)
It would be nice to have more room but thats exactly right.. its nice to be able to get around easily!
Hey Andrew , Im a Taylor too lol .. love your bus if you ever come to Michigan look me up I woyld love some ideas for my build . Be careful out there 👣❤
Love it! Maybe think about a 4x4 front axle and transfer case .
Hell yeah dude awesome.
PBR after taste yukkkkk. Lol
That's a nice little home on the go.
That's a good size for a toy hauler, you can still get around. We've got some nice parks, both National and State Forests and some times of the year you couldn't take a reg 74 kid bus with a block long wheelbase on roads/trails to get to the best spot to play with the toys. Ocala Nat Forrest has some nice areas for just about anything you want to do. It has areas good for bikes but not far from there in Belleview is a world class off-road track that's FREE and camping at the campersite ( with showers) in Ocala Forrest is also free but you have to move your camp every couple weeks but not to worry, after a few days/week you'll be ready to leave, it's hotter in other places but other then other Fl spots, Ocala Forrest is muggy hot humidity
Awesome !
Did you forget the camping toilet? I've seem on other conversions. The size of a large Igloo cooler. It have to have that out in the middle of nowhere.
Sweet Bus!
Thanks!!
Nicely done.
Duane M cheers : )
It looks like it sits up higher then other buses .I like that.
Stock suspension but it does have good clearance 👍🏻
Nice Ride... Happy Trails!
Hey Mano, how has the passive solar water heater held up?
Really good! I would highly recommend going this route!
Cool bus dude
Super sick dude, very jealous! I subbed to see more!
Cheers!
So inspiring thanks
Cheers!
It’s been years since I’ve cracked one open but I smiled when I saw the PBR
Can never go wrong with a good ol PRR hahah
Very good 🤙🏻
Thank you very much!
When the bus is arockin' they'll come aknockin'
Truth lol
Hell yea.
This is epic... Ima add that back deck and black roof shower/rack to my setup...great life...gypsy wanderer nomadic bus life for the win.!.
Imagine jist how much smaller.ur carbon footprint is and how much cash u save from pouring into the war machine
Epic build bro.!.
Johnny Wanders thanks Johnny, it was a fun one to build!
WOW...GOOD LIFE!🤗
Thanks!!
Awesome build, slick. That solar shower, did you build or buy. Like your back porch too...
Sylester Jones thanks! Built the solar shower in a couple hours for less than 100 bucks 👌🏻
dude! love your bus !
Thanks man!!
Given its not a dually, and your dependent upon your tires so much ...look up "G" series 16" tires , full steel cased like a tractor trailer tire..no squirm, and very safe. You could also do a 19.5" tire/rim conversion. Rickson Rims can help you that, ask for Heather, she super smart on this stuff. .
Cheers man, thanks for the heads up!
love the white simple ceilings how good are these mini buses for off roading ? sand, dirt, snow I'm looking into mini shuttles but two main concerns for me is large water capacity and off road thanks
Nice to have you I Boise Brother!
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Cool video
Thanks!
did you change the frame work for the door? i like the way that looks, as it frees up the space underneath it
YEAH
Love it
Thanks!
that moment when you look at his bus and be like.. BUT DO YOU BIKE THO????
I might have a problem hahah
Hi sir nice conversation I'm working on getting one my self. Two questions if dont mind how many feet is from the back of the driver seat to the back exit, and second what type of AC unit is that thanks very much for your time I'm greatfull
Thanks! I believe it was roughly 15 feet from the driver seat to the back of the exit and I only ran the stock AC that came on the bus when I bought it. The motor had to be running in order to use it.
Awesome build, awesome life bro!!
escape room San Diego
Cheers bro!
8 minutes later...........that was awesome! I saw that Yt vid about building that solar shower tube......you totally nailed it. May I aak the name brand of the little fridge? and does anyone use 100watt roll/foldable panels for power?
Passionate Paintress thanks! It was a super fun build! The fridge is just a cheap generic one from Home Depot, it definitely drains the batteries when the suns not shining but it was a cheap alternative. I think I'll buy a propane fridge soon 👍🏻
thank you sir
The paint is AMAZING
But you can't stand up straight inside?
Nice build. Did you ever consider a small bathroom?
Very cool:) I heard you have to insure as a commercial vehicle and it's expensive. Were you able to insure as an rv? Love it!
Thanks Teryl! Yeah you have to have commercial insurance but its not bad. I think I pay $85 a month.
Like it, but I would have made the rear door bigger and made a toy hauler set up. But still sharp van
If the bus was longer I totally would have! Maybe on the next one haha
looks rough on the outside but very nice inside man..
Thanks! Not bad for a fun first time project.
Do you have some sort of portable crapper? I'd say you would need it with that PBR.
lol PBR is GOLD!
Great rig and set up! My only suggestion for improvement would an upgrade to A/T tires on all 4 corners with the lugs on the sidewalls to improve traction in ditches and washouts. I always prefer single rear wheels over dually because of better traction in rain and slick conditions because of more pounds per square inch on the rear tires. Just make sure they're heavy duty. Get a 3/8 or 1/2 inch DeWalt 20v portable battery impact gun just in case you gotta change a tire in a remote location. You mentioned your may sell it in 6 months or so? What rig would you go with next? Yours looks like it has the metal body; I have driven a few airport shuttle buses that were bigger but fiberglass. After 140K or so miles of use by various drivers the bodies start cracking with minor accidents or hitting curbs on the back wheels. I notice some schoolie owners attach 2x12 PT boards bolted thru the exterior walls to keep the body stiffer and have less flex issues.
Sounds like an interesting project, why not put together a little video showcasing your skoolie
I really want to do something similar how much does a short bus normally cost and a fallowing question what's the bathroom setup ?
Hey Dr. Madness I got a great deal on mine paying only a couple thousand dollars. I'd say most short buses range from 2k to 5k. Just take your time and look for a good deal. As for the bathroom, I'd some people have a portable one and some people hit up local bathrooms.
how does a school bus do in rough terrain ?
nice build though I'm surprise you don't have issue with DOT given the length you are..
Jason howe yeah I'm still surprised I've never been pulled over 😂
I noticed that you replaced the bus with an RV... was this because the bus ended up not being so great for a particular reason? Also, did you loose much money when you sold it?
I appreciate any insights, there is a bus for sale near me and I’m just trying to make an educated decision. Hope all is well!
Derrick Willingham yeah it’s because I went full time on the road for two years so I needed something with a bathroom and shower. The bus was amazing for weekend or even week long trips but living out of it was another story haha I was all in about 10k with the conversion and ended up selling it for 17k so I even made a little money : )
Nice build, did you happen to video the construction?
Thanks! I wish I did but I was so busy actually building that I forgot to set up cameras haha
you make a good video
Thanks!
More videos please.
What do you think would be the best vechical to travel with now buses have became insanely expensive
Hard to say. If you can find an RV for the right price I would say its the way to go.
WHAT WAS THE COMPLETE COST OF EVERY THING..
Tommie Davenport i think I spent about 12k on everything including some transmission work but everything was super dialed 👍🏻
@@AndrewTaylor Great price for a tiny home on wheels!
I really dig this bus, did you convert it to 4x4?
Thanks! No, I never ended up converting it because it handled through any terrain I threw its way. I think the heavy weight of the vehicle helped out a lot.
Anyone know the name of the song used?
Hey man how much did it cost for the whole build? Would really love to do something similar to your bus for myself
I think I had roughly 10 to 12K into it. I ended up selling it for 17k so it was a fun project that I never imagined I would get a return from.
Good build, but what if he had to take the bus to the East Coast to survive?? Could it make it???
Without a doubt, I actually sold this bus to someone who took it to the East Coast
How often does your bus tend to break down/need engine repairs?
It was pretty solid while I owned it. I had one small issue with the TP sensor but once I got it dialed in it was smooth sailing.
Bathroom?? It's nice but how do you sleep as many people as you have bikes???
how much did all the conversion cost altogether?
I think I spend about 6 or 7 thousand to get it to this point.
Is it Diesel? What is your MPG?
Yeah it gets about 13 MPG
HOW MUCH IT COSTS AND WHAT KIND OF GAS MILEAGE
Richard Hudak I originally bought the bus for 2,300 and put about 10k into it. I averaged about 12 MPG 👍🏻
Just bought a bus almost the same does yours have cruise and A/C also how tall is it on the inside.
No cruise control but solid A/C while the motor is running. I think the ceiling height is about 5'9
@@AndrewTaylor Thanks for the reply.
Do those fridge doors come open when youre off roading?
Jane Stewart ehhh depends how hard I’m smashing through the winding mountains haha it’s definitely happens a few times..
Andrew Taylor Try putting like a lock so that the fridge doors don't swing open
Are still selling the bus? I was going to see how much!
Don Butler right now I'm living out of it for the rest of the summer and have plans to build a new one this winter. When I do decide to sell it I will let you know 👍🏻
my buddy
You ride on the short bus you know what that means. Jk.
But it would make a great bov. If it was 35+ foot long and had 2 alxes in the back
Only issue is not being able to stand straight
is it 4 wheel drive?
Only 2WD 👍🏻
Why do you have 6 bikes
Red Gamer they're for all different disciplines. Downhill, trail, slopestyle and dirtjumping. One of them is my buddy Longs bike ✌🏻
Wait a minute you have to take showers outside!?
What if it's snowing or raining?
Son then you ain't taking a shower now are you
Just gotta send it either way haha
What about rain or snow
Rain or Snow I just go : ) hahahha
It's me john
Toliet?
Nope haha
They still make PBR? Lol
Whats everyone got against PBR lol
are you from santa rosa. california ?
Souk Phaphakdy yeah I grew up in Santa Rosa but I'm currently living out of the bus on the road 👍🏻
you mention Jordan i know him too
How do you make money?
Hard to drive?
2k for a bus 3k for a mtb
shmeh 🤔 i wNna bus
That bus was the best 2k I ever spent haha
Man I hope you never get rear ended lol
That would be a horrible day for my biking shenanigans ahaha
Lol,1 bike cost more than the entire bus and conversion
Thats the best part about it haha
It has to be great to live in countrys where you can make a vehicle longer with the same lenght as the original one... no back lights, no visible licence plate... that the more you hang behind the back axel, the less the frontwheel presure on the raod is, nobody cares. Maybe the insurance people who don't know you ennymore in case of an accident .
I'm sure it's not completely legal but I was never hassled ; )
No dog????
😅I have not already received you yet please do please 🙏
Like totally bra
wow you have 6 Bike and for what???????????
For all the different riding disciplines : )
O99
Dude music over people talking is very annoying
Could we not get a pretty girl to demonstrate the shower?
Brian Darnell haha you're telling me!!
Andrew Taylor what kinda wood floor is it????????
Did u use the tongue n Grove or sticky?
Andrew Taylor laminate flooring isn't wood