Family Of 8 Downsizes To A DIY Bus Conversion For A More Fulfilling Life On The Road
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2020
- This is the Evans family. They are a family of 8, 3 dogs and a snake living on a bus they renovated themselves. They are passionate about experiencing the world rather than reading about it and wanted their children to have life experiences they couldn't give them living a stationary life.
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Some people say they can't go tiny because they have a family. The Evans family shows that if you really desire to live and travel full time on the road, you can make it happen!
There's a difference between living and cramming people in a cuboid.
You think its healthy to live in that tiny baggage storage? Or no privacy for a 16yr old?
There's no apocalyptic situation outside to force so many people and animals in that tiny space
I support tiny living with only essential things but there's a limit.
This bus is only good for traveling.
Tiny Home Tours they are doing it but it doesn’t mean the kids are happy. They are on camera but I’m sure once they the camera is off it a shit show on that bus.
Please be careful with the doggie the doggie was under the table almost got hurt...Please I'm not trying to make a big deal out of nothing I just worrie to much's🐕❤
PS Great video 🤩
There are a lot of big families on the road. And it's good for the kids, they experience more of what's important in life while learning to live with less stuff and becoming very good at getting along. They fly the nest better off for it. Anyone with lots of kids knows that they are often grumpy/fighting, bus or no bus - is just part of family life.
That table and couch combo is just amazing.
Chris Ryan genius! I love it!
Chris Ryan i really loves it ❤️❤️
I agree! Very clever design!
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Right I kinda want live in a bus
I grew up in a tiny home before it was “cool” with my parents, sister and two dogs. I loved it! Ignore all the judgy comments, it’s not for everyone but for my family it was heaven! I would have loved to live in a Skoolie as a kids and my kids have been begging my husband and I to live in a Skoolie, so we are are getting our house ready to sell and get our Skoolie! I will say living tiny and homeschooling made our family extremely close knit. My sister is truly my best friend and my mom and and I are best friends. There are so many wonderful lessons to learn when you stop working for “stuff” and start living for God and to create memories with your family!
Love this response, I’m trying to convince my husband to get on the road so I can do deliverance ministry full time.
Thank you so much for all the kind words.
Amen! Well said!
Rent the house? I live in one of those places where, once you sell, that's it. People can't afford to ever return. It is getting to be like that in more places.
The lil boy who said THIS IS MY ROOM! :D
Is soooo cute
That table is BRILLIANT!
Thats what I thought ... I made screenshots and saved it in my *SMART & SMALL LIVING* folder
@@DomAviationChannel I need to do same thing. Including that folder.
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Beautifully designed bus however, I’m really uncomfortable about their son sleeping in a storage compartment. There’s just not enough air in such a small enclosure even if there’s a hole in his ceiling. Apart from their son’s room, they have a wonderful setup and are Blessed to be living this kind of life. I wish my son and I had lived on the road when he was younger, still, at least we go on road trips now with his car. 😊
Imma guess that none of y’all saw how there was a whole ass “hallway” to the other end of the bus down there plus the permanent ceiling opening. He’s fine.
@@sunshinefine1886 Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.
@Emily Carless Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.
Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.
Give your life to Jesus Christ , Repent , pray and read your bible , it may be hard but its worth it , there is nothing out there in the world , Repent and turn from your wicked ways ,Repent Jesus is coming back🙏❤I love you and Jesus loves you more.
There are four bunks plus the boy's room under the bus plus the bed for the couple and that is a total of 7. Where is the bed for the 8th?
sundancita probably strapped for the roof. For the love of god they have a kid sleeping in a luggage storage area. What would happen if there was an emergency? He can’t open the door from the inside...only option is to climb through the whole in the floor.
I have the same question ???
@@tatjanameyer4022 I watched again and only one boy sleeps in the storage.
I am curious, too. Around the table were only 5 kids, and 4 bunks plus the storage area for the 13-yr-old boy. There is one bed and one child missing...unless there is an older one who has already moved out...or there is a baby who sleeps with the parents?? Who knows, but they look to be set up for only 5 children. Curious and curiouser!
There are 2 boys sleeping below. He said "sons."
Beautifully designed! The only thing that makes me feel uncomfortable is the room in the storage area. With propane bottles nearby, it kind of scares me if there was an emergency and I'd feel really claustrophobic in that space even as a small kid....
I agree, especially since he's unable to exit using the large door. Plus I'd be super claustrophic, too.
What about the snake. What if the snake escape? I would be scare lol
Since it's his snake, I doubt he would be afraid of it. :-)
I'm way more worried that he is down there while the bus is moving and that he has no way of escape if he cannot access the opening at the top.
@@debbieomi Yep, just like how most places have two entries / exits, if there was a fire in the RV and he couldn't get out that small opening, it would be horrific! I don't even like my mind going there thinking about it.
Me too
You guys are so awesome.
They did a great job turning that touring bus a permanent home, it’s simple but look good
Having grown up in a family of 8, these two are brave and amazing. Life for me didn't begin until we started camping. Do I have a few stories! Now nearing 70, my ashes will go (better go) to a hidden mossy trimmed, huge pine lined pond deep in the Adironacks. Funny, at 14 I decided that...sat down, soaked in the heavenly, quiet, secluded peace where it seemed nothing else existed and said, "Wow, I wanna be here forever!" We should all feel that place in our souls.
Yup, as the eldest of 8 - ditto. Not thinking about my ashes too much yet though...
It's great for us to hear other good experiences. Sometimes we just have to cross our fingers and hope for the best. But we are confident that in the end our kids will look back and really appreciate this time.
That's really amazing. We never camped as children but we did do a lot of road trips in our big station wagon in the 60's and 70's. 5 kids and my parents. Great memories
All the custom pull outs from the table to the little ones foot stool in the bathroom is just awesome!!! I really like that idea!!!!
All the negative people in the comment sections hate their boring lifes as sheeple while this family made the sacrifices necessary to live the dream. These kids will appreciate having a real world education on the road.
They seem to have made this lifestyle work for them, but I’d be interested in knowing how their kids feel, mainly the teens. Growing up is difficult enough, to also not have the freedom or space you often want. I do have to say that their accommodations look the best out of any kids “rooms” I’ve seen so far....(like the parents who pretended that their children had a 3 level bunk bed, when in reality their youngest was sleeping under the bottom of the bed 🤦🏽♀️) Overall this is one of the best bus conversions I’ve seen!
Thanks. We are going to be letting each of our kids post some videos on our channel to give their take on it too.
Later... "Did you ride the bus to school when you were a kid?"
"Well...."
Nope I walked 1 mile to school.
😆
deltaray3 You know he did!! that’s how he came up with cramming a shit load of Kids in a Bus and live in one! All you need is a washer/dryer that needs Water that they don’t have to run it!! and plenty of Storage Compartments to fill with kids!!! Two to a Compartment!,at least!!
I lived there
THIS IS THE NICEST TINY HOME I'VE SEEN . SURE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE EIGHT PEOPLE LIVE IN IT . IT IS SO NEAT AND CLEAN .
I LOVE IT .
GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY !!!
The boys room is like one of the most creative things Iv seen immm a bus home
Thank you.
Oh my gosh best living room/craft area/school study space table fold over design. Plus seat beats woohoo
I feel bad for the oldest 2
But not everyone has similar needs in life
adi tya They have not privacy to experience themselves. Their cMother is doing it for them, showing the way having Kids like Rats!!
older children having their own rooms is only something that happens in the first world, this is very common in many places all over.
There is no reason to feel bad for them. Liberal children might feel repressed because they are taught they can do whatever. Family children have nothing to get used to because their family is always around, you know, as it should be.
adi tya. They’re the really strict Christ’s I think who probably don’t want there kids to explore even though it’s natural
@@shadowhacker27 you should raise your children to be independent so that when they move out they will be ready for the world and not to be dependent on their family because their family won't always be around. As a parent you should be there for your kids as they grow up and help them when they need your help to become the person they want grow up to be. As it should be
Gotta change the gate valve (pause button) on your shower to a ball valve and you could put a nice wooden handle to match the barrel. The ball valve will make it so you have a lever that rotates 90*
I LOVE this! It looks quite roomy inside. They have a lot of stuff (because kids), but it looks very tidy and not at all cluttered. Also looks easy to clean. This is the first bus conversion that looks like something I'd live in, with minimal change (like, no bunk beds, because no kids).
What a wonderful life. I'm happy for anyone who actually gets to live out this dream that so many of us have but not everyone can achieve.
You can do it. =)
God loves everybody reading this and may He guide you and lead you in life. ❤️🙏
They were very honest with their bus life. True what they said that like any other homes, you have good days and bad days. No sugar coating and that is a good. Atleast it is a working progress
love the Table /couch combo it's the best hidden table Idea that I've seen for a RV...
This home is so lively and accommodates so much in a small space yet doesn't look/feel hectic.
Does room under bus get good ventilation and not engine smells? I rented a really nice apartment and one bedroom was under the garage and we got fumes not good. Just something to think about.
The generator was way away from the bus. The propane was 2 storage compartments down. I had a 15 yr.old cousin die from carbon monoxide poisoning. She got cold camping went started the car w a generator rite outside the mixture of both her body couldn't handle after falling asleep. I would hope upon getting insurance this bus was inspected. I hope w the size of this bus they have more than one detector. I noticed his door was open from the outside so hopefully he is fine in the long term.
I would guess their children are taught to respect each others' spaces. Nice home, love the colors! I am happy they have dogs along---great company for kids and can be a lot of comfort. I an impressed!
That table fold in absolutely absolutely awesome!!!
They need to add a way for the child sleeping under to get out! Do they lock it from the outside at night so someone can’t get in? Scary
Jacqulin Burrell-Smart They have enough kids two replace one!,all they worry about is having a Door on their bedroom to drown out the making of one!,
Agreed, it's terrifying in the case of an emergency (doesn't open from the inside)! And it would be freezing in cooler temperatures.
Ravo, because if there is an emergency upstairs like a fire he only has one tiny trap door. Everyone should have an emergency exit in their home, things like egress windows or a second door is just common sense (and legally required)
Agreed, I hope there is a secret door they just preferred to not share.
Jacqulin Burrell-Smart very scary and I have had soooo many people try and counter my concerns for that child!,
Wow! FANTASTIC! This is one of the BEST bus videos. Tons of info, great bus layout, easy to listen to folks, true, life on a bus stories, great editing and all under 20 mins!!! Thanks so much Chris.
Thanks for all the kind words. We have loved our rolling home. And I agree - Tiny Home Tours did a fantastic job.
That is the nicest set up I've seen. Beautiful. That would have made for a wonderful childhood & I'm sure these kids will forever be blessed to have grown up this way.
Lovely God bless Evans family.
Super nice bus! They seem like a great family. My only suggestion is that I would have made more bedrooms under the bus for when the kids become teenagers. Having survived raising two boys and a girl to adulthood I can tell you raising teenagers is stressful and at times you don't even want to look at them! lol!!!
Fire Safety hazzard to have no way out from the INSIDE. Generations of children have lived without private space. They'll be fine.
@@estherstrategicadvisor749 No way out?? All they have to do is open a door which is one of there walls in the bedroom.🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Mechanic Steve he specifically said in the video that there is no way to open that door from the inside, dude.
@@brunoglopes That's a easy fix for trade for a little bit of peace and quiet.🤣🤣
Great setup. They only need to add a egress window for their son's room and then I would feel more comfortable about him sleeping down their.
Best most constructive comment yet!
I'm sorry but these bandwagon ppl in these comments kill me. "They need to make the door open inside!" Over and over, ugh, so rude and annoying and no way would I want that for my kid! That's equally if not more dangerous! What if it got opened somehow while speeding down a mountain? 🤦🏻♀️ Also, it's so condensing and disrespectful for everyone to think they just didn't think about or care about any of these same thoughts, again 🤦🏻♀️, the comment section drives me crazy! So, sorry to go off on a rant under your comment. I just appreciated the subtle, respectful, brilliant suggestion on your part, thank you for being a normal human 👏🏼❤️
I agree on both y'alls comments.....a very simple solution.....and I also have to say that these ppl's comments are just unbelievable....and I'm sure they don't let the boy down there when the bus is moving.....as long as the bus isn't moving he will be fine....
Kristine Charlton where is your Head !! The Bus could catch on Fire either way!!, and faster if their stopped and living in it cooking and heating!! They could also have a gas leak. It really shows that People aren’t born with a full developed Brain,in these unsafe comments and in this Picture! This Guy thinks with his wrong Head!!!!
@@phillipbielefeld dude really?.....i am a heavy equipment operated and been around machines and farm equipment all my life....i do have a brain and that was not a very nice thing to say to me.....dont judge me on one comment.....you don't know me.....plus I'm sure the lid isn't in his room 24/7.....you make it sounds like your children(if you have any) live in a bubble!....and I'm sure it was inspected before it hit the road bc you have to license it as an rv....depends on the state though as well.....but I'm an educated woman.....so please don't tell ppl they are stupid,...that just makes you LQQK stupid!
Kristine Charlton ignore him, some people are really so inconsiderate. I posted a comment a couple of days ago saying that the design aspect of the room in the Bay Area and the table was an awesome idea...now mind u I would still make some changes if it was my bus build but someone started commenting on my comment telling me I needed to rethink what I thought all this other crap. Some people can be so rude...if u ask me I don’t think they have any friends or family and they just don’t have a life and they just watch videos and stroll in the comment section for hours on end lol. You seem like a nice person and just ignore him, I hope u have a wonderful day😁
I want to live in the eldest boys man cave. Love the idea. Love the family values, love the waggling dog,love Hudson’s enthusiasm, want to eat those cookies and join these guys on the road in my conversion. Great job!
Love your flooring so cheerful
That's a functional and cool house. Amazing family too. It looks like the bibles are well used. ❤️
How unfortunate.
I noticed that too!👏💙
I caught that too. They seem connected as a family and living in a small space, it will be hard for any of the children to isolate or hide things from their parents or get lost so to speak. I really think this lifestyle will help those children become all that God intended them to be
excellent idea to separate out the various pieces of the bathroom-really increases the functionality
Those tables are genius!!
It is easy to convert the oldest son's access door to open from the inside and also lock it. No big deal. Brilliant design
Very clever table.Wow epic everything is well thought through. Amazing
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Love the vintage MCI of which I was driving in my early years as a tour coach operator. Oh the memories. Thanks for rekindling them.
Just a really nice build all around. My favorite aspect is how close parents and siblings become when they have little room to disappear from one another.
Little 'Bus' on the prairie kind of lifestyle.
ABSOLUTELY TREMENDOUS WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO BUILD A HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY.
I THINK MORE YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD DO THIS.
SAFE TRAVELS
Guess what popped up on my computer today. I had to watch of course . That's the first time I've seen the inside. It's spectacular. Miss Lucas. Wish he was here to help me. Ann of Logan UT
This is so unique! And the way they broke down the bathroom was also genius.
This is one of the best I've ever seen complete house on wheels you could see all the love you guys have poured into your home God bless ... Good job Mom and Dad 💞
V spacious n clean built for a family of 8people. Hats off to u guys. God bless u all with good health happiness n loooooooooong life
Family of 8 here as well. We've thought about this lifestyle many times. Seeing your post makes me think it's definitely doable now.
Lovely bus. I love your fold out table. I'm going to nick (steal) that idea but use it for a settee to bed instead of a table.. Very nice overall.
Brilliant idea you moving every where as a family 👏👏👏👏👏❤️👏❤️
the layout is so smart.
The hideaway furniture is great. An egress window or a way to open it from the inside for the one in the bottom... would feel less iffy... would be safer
Or the living room could be a bed too
This just may be my favorite build so far and ive watched hundreds, if not thousands of these type of videos. You giys did an amazing job!!!
Agreed, it's really good. =)
Thanks so much for the kind words. We love our rolling house.
I wish I could get my husband onboard to do something like this.
Dump him
This is one of the most beautiful and well designed vehicle conversions I've ever seen. I love the style, function, and the 'family culture' that has been so greatly prioritized. "Have fun. Be Good. Learn Lots." And thank you for sharing!
So many great ideas. I am absolutely in love with the dinning table and interior colours
I love how you guys have older kids it makes the house so much more relatable
The table is really cool! Very impressed that these parents prioritized their family over acquiring ‘stuff’. Congrats!
GREAT That was a very nice fully utilized bus for so many people. Wow what a challenge to homeschool all of them. Keep it up. Really the color of the interior is relaxing.
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Espectacular!!!😍
This build was everything! I'm going to have to see hem about that table, that was genius
Just the nicest one I've seen of the
DYI conversions just beautiful 🙋🏾♀️♥️❤️💜💙 it!
Oooohhhhllllaaa! This design is awesome and amazingly done. WOW!!!!! It's so organized and having a family of 8 you too are awesome!
The bedroom under the bus is so awesome!!!
Those tuck away tables n sofas would be great in studio flats or flats in general as well. Smart use of space
This is brilliant! The best conversion I've seen. You have thought of everything and considered everyone's needs
Thanks for the kind words. We tried hard to give everyone their own space. You can follow along on our TH-cam channel if you'd like. We haven't posted much but are trying to do more (at least 2 videos a month). th-cam.com/channels/zcxAPWhubOXeQISCi7386g.html
This is the Best Bus Camper I have ever seen much more organized than the two of us we use way too much water to live on a bus. Thanks for sharing your vedio is save to our favorites
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful, creative, liveable, conversions that I have ever seen. This is a home that looks like a bus on the outside. Not a bus that a family tries to live in! And that boy's bedroom is brilliant!!! I love your home! There is so much that I could borrow from your plans. I don't have young children so they is plenty of space for my art studio. Yet, I love to cook and don't want to give up a kitchen! I am truly smitten! I love how you handled your space.
Love your home on wheels and the set up too. Happy Learning and Traveling.
The interior on this conversion is BEAUTIFUL!! It’s so light and airy on this bus and the green is gorgeous! The youngest one looks like he’s the life party of the family! This entire design is obviously well planned and executed... a joy to watch!🤗
This might be my all time favorite! Just so AWESOME!
The table is ❤️❤️
Oh my gosh! This is one of my favorite bus ever! This parents did and do a great job!
I want to do this and keep my full-time job as a teacher.
do it and teach online anywhere
@@Mei-st5bq I'm a special Ed teacher. Maybe there is a need for that on-line. I don't know
@@debraderoos5225 yes there can be obviously more higher level disabilities might not be compatible but several kiddos with Autism or emotional disorders or sensory processing might fare better with online and certain assists in place... here's a link www.indeed.com/jobs?q=remote%20special%20needs%20teacher&vjk=699d4bb1b3633650..... I just used keywords remote and special needs teacher or online ...good luck!
@@debraderoos5225 try to apply for homeschooling gigs
Beautifully done.
Great Salute a Women who feeds 7+1 and Pets... GOD BLESS U GUYS.. GOD BLESS YOU.. I WISH WITH FULL HEART..
The dog was running away because of the folding tables! Lol
But after all the table idea is great as much as every part of the bus
*love the man cave idea
but I would have made other safety options available
one of the nicest bus conversion i have ever seen! wow!
thank you.
I love the table
I like the fold-out step stool for the sink.
Awesome design! Truly one of my absolute favorites. The tables are awesome!
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That table is a great idea, would love the blueprint ...
Me too! Please and thank you!
I’d love the design too when you are ready. Awesome bus. I have a MCI5a and I love it.
I would the it to,can u please it
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@@8people3dogsandasnakeonabus I would like to get the plans but I don't know how to get on and I'm not to good on a computer well like get to plans to the table as I'm going tried did Burson I only know where to start by like your table
Older buses are more good looking love it bus looks nice in side
You have a really nice bus. I like your use of space.
Lovely build and well thought out. I imagine their children are gaining much more than they are giving up! Well done!
I really like the layout and stylish interior design.
This is the best designed bus I’ve seen. Very impressive.
"living room, slash craft room, slash dining room, slash home school space..." love it!!! I do think the dogs are too much personally, maybe a cat would be better?! But to each their own. Impressive setup and living style, love the experiences that you are giving your children, well done.
Thank you, Evans family, 3 dogs and a snake; I loved this vid. Your energy is so up-lifting. I really love the couch table combo. I am an artist and have been looking for toy haulers with garages to use as studio space. But they are really ugly and the couches look uncomfortable. This type of solution would be wonderful for our family of two plus dog. Many Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks so much for all the kind words. Good luck in your journey to find something suitable for your little family. You can do it!
Beautiful schoolie, nice & cozy! Love that quick table conversion idea. Ive seen people put a fan by the furnace to blow the heat in the direction you want heat. Maybe try that to warm the back of the bus so everyones nice & toasty.
We stay in the warmer areas for the most part but if we hit the cold again - we will definitely try the fan out. Thanks
Very kind of these folks to share their table plans. They could easily sell them. I find most skoolie folks to be very kind which just adds to the allure of this life style
Beautiful family and bus god bless you 💗🙏
Wow this is so beautiful. I always want to live in a tiny house😀
😍😍Gorgeous home!! Love the colours and style! Table?...Genius!!👍🏻👍🏻
that is a deadly bus!!
that is now a home !!!!
Wow this is a fabulous bus, all the normal features that you would want or need. I love that couch in the dining room table how you did that that’s absolutely fabulous and very unique. I like that you put all the Standard appliances in there you really need it for a large family. Your bus is absolutely beautiful great job.
What a fantastic life experience for the kid's...for you all, inc the pets.
Do they take a bath everyday? Just asking coz of the amount of water they had.
Love the table and sofa design