The Angry Pickle - Skoolie Bus conversion school bus
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- This is our 2001 Ford E450 Blue Bird Micro bus. It has the 7.3L diesel and automatic transmission, handicap door. It is on a 1.5 ton chassis. The bus is completely off-grid capable with a 400 watt Renogy Rover MPPT solar system. Feel free to ask any questions. We will be making some adventure videos very soon.
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Excellent set up, very impressive. wish I was younger and had a smart person in my live. None at present. Good to have someone who is smart in all those important things. I can sew curtains and make cushions and drive, but all that important stuff is way over my head.
Love your bus. I am a school bus aid for special needs children I love to see what happens to retired buses. I spend alot of time in them.
Thank you for the compliment Mary, and for what you do!
Beautiful job, you guys are so cute, love the name and it is just so homey and cute!!
Holly Nielson thank you!
. Lol.. He keeps looking to her to make sure she is okay.. that's was up, big dawg protector of his queen.... Badass bus too...
Thanks man!
Great Video, When you said it was Amy's dream bus her smile said it all. You both should be proud.
Nothing is perfect, Except for beautiful couples. You have done such a beautiful job. I can't help according to your video but to credit Amy with special touches. Also I enjoyed your video, you enjoy your wonderful adventure!!!
Thank you!
Really awesome job! The garage with the electrical power was so clean and well put together! Love a big comfy bed!
Good tour sir!! Looks all home made and I like it!!
great job. what I like best is, it fits your needs and you're happy with it. bigger isn't always better, and throwing your check book at a project isn't always the answer. I like that you took the time to put thought into your build, and that you put the effort into making it your own. should something need repaired you can probably do it yourself and save even more money. I think you both did a great job, and I wish you many happy years and memories along the way!
rodreel7136 thank you!
I like it. simple & neat. That is the size bus home I want. Pammie from Chicago IL
Thank you Pam!
You both did a fantastic job, it is well thought out and the workmanship is outstanding.
Awesome job
Killer job love the copper pipe idea.Looks like a fun bus and let the good times roll
Very nice conversion. As for the shower, there are places you can find to take showers, i.e. camping places so I wouldn’t worry too I’d about that. But you did a great job!
Thank you!
First of your videos that I’ve watched and really appreciate your tour of “The angry Pickle”! I also appreciate your honesty and forthcoming of details of the build and the cost of it.
I look forward to watching the rest of your videos and will be inspired to build a skoolie for my wife and I.
I haven’t said it yet so I’ll say it now. I really like what you’ve built with such a compact bus and a tight budget.
Best of travels to you both with Gods Grace.
I like your bus. You guys seem like super nice people.
Thank you!
Beautiful bus! I love how you managed to put in storage areas almost everywhere and in a hidden way.
Thank you!
Love your bus! You guys did a fabulous job.
Thank you!
Thanks for letting us see your ideas .Best school bus build I have seen .Just remember America is under attack with bed bugs .So be very careful what you bring in from goodwill . I stopped buying from them a long time ago . Big lots is a better place and at least should not have creatures that would destroy your great home . And remember to call ahead to see if the rv park will let you stay .A lot of them will not allow anything over ten years old to stay in their parks . Great job and one can tell you have a lot of thought to what you did . What all of us realize when we get out here . Is ! We don't need a lot of junk to live .Happy traveling .Live free as we all should be able to do without the programming that all of us have had .One tip I would give is .Make a slide out for the storage under the bed so it can be pulled out from with end for easy access . I did that to mine . Got tired of trying to reach things . I even use small dollies with lock down wheels in places I can't reach .Got those at Aldi's for $7.99 .Don't forget the extra seat belt for your sweet lady . If you get dropped she must have one on as you don't have a passenger seat .
Not only that, the jumpseat will not stay there on crooked roads unless you have a way to secure it, and where DOES Amy sit when traveling, or is she the driver? As cute as you two are together, you probably should consider a second jump seat, soon.
I think your choice in old different wood is awesome. I really admire woodworkers as my grandpa was really talented and enjoyed it thoroughly. i love the "THE ANGRY PICKLE". Hilarious.
Aaron Olafson thank you sir!
Jon is the most talented person I know. He and Amy are taking it on a trip next month and I'm going to try to buy it from him when he gets back. Great job Amy and Jon!
If they want to sell, I’ll be next in line. Great job guys. It looks pretty perfect to me!
Well it's for sale now
Wow you are a bus whisperer. The mechanic couldn’t figure it out? You took it home and fixed it! Wow you rock!
Great skoolie. You both did a fantastic job. Enjoy...
also....thank you for giving us the numbers. It's actually the first skoolie video I've watched where they are transparent with that.
Thank you for the kind words!
This is probably the most helpful video i’ve found for converting skoolies, thank you so much💖
Thank you!
Gotta tellya guyz .. ya done a mighty fine job should be proud .. and your solare system is to die for .. well done and i wish you many happy trails ..😁
Thank you!
Wow, what a cute bus. Love everything about it. Well done!
I’ve looked at over 135 short skoolie builds, best one yet. Keep it simple. I guessed 10k, close. That portable A/C will do more than you think, just fire it up early in the day. Great job folks.
Thank you Donn!
Wow! I’m impressed. The two of you did a great job; you have a very nice bus. I like “Fern the Bus” as well. I start my bus conversion this summer.
Great job guys , I've always liked the small buses like yours because you can park anywhere and they handle well . Like you it would be just enough room for me and my old lady. God speed my friends.
Thank you!
This is awesome! Love how you're both keeping it real
MargaritaVioleta thank you!
Amy dimples oh wow. Cool built
Great video. My husband, and I enjoyed your video of your little Skoolie.
It's cute !
You both had some real good ideas about how to find what you need to do one over.. My husband, and I have been thinking about a van, but watching your video, he said he's liking the small School Buses.
So who knows... Thanks for putting your great input out there for all of us.
Joy Pasley thank you! The short buses afford you more space and are built on van chassis. We love it and just got back from a cross country trip. We’ll have a new video up soon of our experiences with the first trip
Wicked job cramming all that into a shortie. I just bought a 4 window...it's smaller than most but I know now that I can fit everything I need in it!
Awesome! And thank you!
Y'all are really nice folks! Thanks for the tour!
You seem like humble and appreciative people I love your new home.
Thank you very much!
Love your home & video very helpful. Thank you both & happy trails
Wonderful build. Wonderful video. Wonderful young couple. May have been mentioned before, would suggest a pull out drawer for under the bed. Also I installed a shower. Yes, there are many alternatives to having one in your vehicle. Doubt my big ol' size 14 feet would fit in your shower tub. LOL After many years living with and without one, with works much better for me. Anyway want to say thanks for the video and to wish you many exciting and happy travels with your bus.
Thank you!
Y'all are so adorable. Amy, I have your same smile, it gets me out of trouble. However, if I could borrow your dimples I might get my guy to help me build a skoolie of my own. Cheers 💖🌄🙏
divine light for all that made Amy go Aaawwwww
Wonderful job on the conversion AND on the video. Especially enjoyed your "tips", how generous to share what you learned! Also appreciate the openness concerning prices. But the best part was you two, you literally seem like simply awesome people. What a gentleman the husband is, and the young lady, a real lady. Thank you.
Thats very sweet Janice. Thank you very much!
Nice job! Really beautiful bus. Hope you guys have many great adventures.
I think this couple did a great job on their bus. They were resourceful and frugal without things looking shabby. Great tips in the end. Thank you for sharing.
Great job you guys! Your video should help others for years to come as well.
Love the color of your bus and it looks so Cozy and inviting to be in.
Thank you!
Adorable couple! I love your bus. It’s really homie and cute as can be. You truly did a wonderful job. Happy, blessed, and safe travels to you and your pups. Subscribed.
Lisa Commarata thank you so much!
Enjoyed watching Your video
I love Love LOVE this conversion!
nice job, great name. the tension rods work well w/ cup hooks where needed. The bucket toilet w/ sawdust - can use kitty litter - works better for us - so... bucket w/ trash bag inserted, then a little kitty litter in bottom and add more litter as needed. Have fun - hope to see you out there.
Thank you!
This layout is amazing😍😍 you guys are awesome!!
You are both so sweet to share the details of your wonderful build. I'm saving your video for future use. The copper pipes as curtain rods are very cute and practical. Also really like the semi-lounge chair.
Randi Voss thank you!
If it makes YOU smile, it IS perfect.
Nice build, looks very comfortable.
I LOVE YOUR HOME ON WHEELS, "The Angry Pickle"!
Best conversion I’ve seen. I believe the man is a electrician and the woman can turn trash into treasure. You’ve probably already thought of this the bottom window I’d put something black in front of that or never put anything in front of it worth more then $10.00 . It’s definitely a bus to be proud of.
David Vincent 2nd thank you! We keep a trash can in front of the window. It’s supposed to be there for being able to see out while driving, but it’s honestly kinda worthless as a window
You did a great job ! kudos to you both
Lovely job. Just lovely. Thank you for sharing so many details. I really appreciate it.
Nice job Goodwill,thrift,auctions,craigslist,yard sales are king while building things.
NICE BUS AND TOUR. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Thank you!
I love it. I just posted my van on Craigslist to get a skoolie! I like how ya used the emergency door. That was cool
Best build I have seen yet simply because it’s simple and functional.
Thank you!
angry pickle meet the grumpy bus a 1968 GM pd4107 you guys a great job enjoy and havefun
GRUMPY OLD MAN WITH A BUS
Great use of space and attention to detail!!! Nice Job!!!
Nice Build Guys! Happy Trails!
Great Job on the build I just love they way it looks the layout its very well done. Its very clean, comfy, inviting and it looks classy. Im looking for my bus to build now. I will be doing Bus life fulltime. So the only thing I would do differently is the bathroom I would have a small wet bath. I would make the toilet area water proof the whole little area put a drain in. Also take the top shelf area out so I could stand up to shower, I also would downsize the bed to a Queen that would give approx 1.5 feet extra to use for closet and or bigger wet bath. I also would put a bigger refrigerator in either a under cabinet thats double sided or a taller thinner apartment size
refrigerator. Other then those things Oh wait and a small wood stove then the bus would perfect for full time living. Right Now as bus is its perfect for the overnights, weekends, and a week or two vacation trip. Its perfect for what this couples needs and usages will be. I really love the flow of this floor plan...
This is one of my favorite buses. Its just a wonderful and beautiful Bus all the way around..
This couple did a Fabulous Job its a Beautiful bus. They should be very proud of the work they've done. They created a beautiful functional home on wheels.
Sorry for my long comment but I just want to let everyone know what a great Job this couple has done.
I wish them Lots of Happy Adventures and make Many Wonderful Memories...
Living the Life, Living the Dream,
Bus Life ❤👍👍
Thank you very much!
Nice job guys!! Awesome build 👍
Great job!!!! If I wasn't an old lady I would definitely go with a bus conversion. Happy travels!!
Kit Vargas thank you!
I love your bus. It is just the right size, would love to have one exactly like yours.
Absolutely wonderful outside COLOR of your Skoolie!
Can hardly wait to see your dogs!
Good job on the bus & video! ;-)
You guys are awesome, you did a hell of a job, so on to tge adventures and beautiful people you get to meet. Hopefully ill see you out there somewhere. You have inspired to just go for it. Live, 💘 love. Your life, safe travels and God bless.
Thank you so much!
Good job uncle Jon! Love you!
Love your honestly and all the flaws you revealed..,
This made it so real.
The expectations of buying and converting a bus came to life with your video
Thank you very much
BTW: great job!!!
Thank you so much!
This is amazing! I love it! your both so talented!
1. You guys are adorable
Thank you! Good luck with your build! It is a lot of work, but worth it.
Great bus,loving it.
Great job! I know its already done but for anyone else doing this, the best and easiest way to remove those decals is a heat gun, scraper with plastic blades and denatured alcohol for the glue residue if any.
We actually tried that for hours with no success. Our bus came from Arizona and the decals were baked on. The eraser was the only thing that actually worked.
Great job guys. Your bus is awesome
I watch a lot of bus conversion videos on TH-cam to get inspired and I've seen this one several times as it's one of my absolute favorite builds. I was just browsing marketplace on Facebook and to my surprise I see it for sale!! 😂🤯 Hello fellow Arkansans!
Thank you very much Jessica!
You have a Real Gem there. Not the bus, the Lady.
Thank you so much for the information I just bought a 2007 E450 diesel from my son's friend I'd like to do a little traveling with my dog and some of your ideas will work out really well for us thanks again for taking the time to share you're excellent working and ideas you learned along the way
Do u feel diesel is more economical as far as gas?
Hey guys we always enjoy your informative videos. Just wanted to suggest though if you haven't already, try to get ahold of the Book called " The Humanure Handbook", by a guy by the name of Jenkins.
Suggestion: Library. You may change your minds on changing out the system, after you have read his book.
And you can still do the composting way.
No need to tear out. You can Just add a small shower system in there. There's also some videos of people who live on the road, and do the composting way, and wouldn't have it any other way. You can Tie on the plastic bags to the 5 gal. bucket, black ones are more discreet, and can put in about 3-4 in. Of sawdust b4 it is used. Then each time it's used, can cover with sawdust. Layering method, until there is no odor. Or there's the
" Nature's Head" compost toilet, which can be a bit pricey, but alot of people really like them. Remodel can be pricey too. You're a nice couple and enjoy your videos. Let us know what you decided.
Joy Pasley I will check that out, I’ve actually had someone else recommend that book to me as well!
Do you use your wood-working sawdust for composting the toilet?
That is a beautiful bus. You guys did a GREAT job. Don't ever apologize for your dreams!!!
Thumbs up for the best bus name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job guys!!! What a lovely lil adventure ride!!!
Great job...would like to have seen the floor and ceiling.
This is the best skoolie I have seen .👍
Thank you!
awesome job lots to be proud of !!!!!
Thanks for being so honest and down to earth. I will be purchasing a school bus and having someone help me build it since I'm alone and have little to no building skills, but plenty of ideas. I agree with you on watching and copying other builds when I find something I like. Happy travels and perhaps we'll meet up one day!
Thank you and i wish you the best of luck! Its a rewarding experience, even when it seems like its taking forever during the build!
Awesome bus!!!👠🚌👠
Very humble couple. Though simple but looks comfy. That's most important
Can you run the a.c. for any length of time on solar ? Does it cool very well ?
Thanks !
C. Hogg we can’t run the AC on solar, only on shore power or generator. Or at least we haven’t tried it on solar, but the solar is only half as much power as the AC takes
Jon Saxon , thank you so much for responding. I want to retire but can't stand the heat..why do all the old folks move to Florida ?...lol
Good luck ya'll !
C. Hogg I’m the same way. The heat and humidity in Arkansas is bad, and I can’t imagine it’s any better in Florida. Give me the sub-50’s and I’m good. My partner doesn’t agree.
There are only a few states that don't have State income tax...
This is one of the better bus conversions I've seen! Great job!!
Thank you!
Yeah that's an amazing price!!!! I am a big shopper on eBay but have never seen the coupons you are talking about. How do you get them I'll buy one of those generators for that price. I have a school bus I am about to start the conversion on soon. It's a 1998 thomas rear engine 8.3 cummins about 34' length give or take a bit.
You just have to check, they usually put one or two up a week on their front page in the scrolling ads, or you can check retailmenot and look for a code. I use amazon for everything unless eBay has a coupon code...and like I said in the video, they usually have free shipping and no tax on eBay. Our batteries were $375 each and I got them for $300 each after eBay coupons.
Very nice. Only suggestion is to mount the arrow light in the bathroom pointing down. Haha
Lol...that’s fantastic!
Jon Saxon haha. Love your bus. Glad I could help with the decorating. Hahaha
very cool...the only thing i would do different is i wouldn't give good will a penny...they do not help anyone with the money it goes into the pocket of the guy who founded it..he'e filthy rich and doent help anyone with the money ...
Hatred will get u nothing
On the other hand he was gifted , by many items
You are correct. For years I thought it was about helping the needy, not so.
Sure helps those who buy second hand.
I went to Goodwill to buy some used silverware for an art project of mine, there was a recent storm in California and a homeless man was in front of me in line, he took 2 blankets to the cashier but didn't have money to pay, he asked the cashier if he can have the blankets but the cashier refused because it's against store policy which to me seems ridiculous. I ended up paying for the blankets which only cost $10.
@@dariogil3247 Thank you kind person for doing that for the homeless individual, shame on GoodWill for not having ANY goodwill.
Love your Angry Pickle!
Thank you!
A grand for an alternator?! My goodness. I paid half that for my car lol.
Mark R trust me, I was shocked too. I have been tinkering with motors for 20 years, I was shocked, but we did get a decent deal and it works fine now. Since the bus is 17 years old, hopefully this one will last another 17 years
What car do you have?.
A car from 2001. After all was said and done, about $600 in the car. Still have it and it still runs. I purchased it about three or four years ago or something.
That’s a lot my alternator costed 45$
You home looks real nice. You two did a great job.
What a fantastic job!!
AWESOME JOB!!!! MUCH JOY IN LIFE TO BE HAD! HAVE FUN KIDS!!!!
super nice conversion, like your balance of simplicity and cost!
Thank you!
Great job. I love the way she gets a huge smile on her face when you say that it's her dream. You are a great couple and I hope this takes you far. PS the reasons you gave for wanting to build a skoolie are some of the same reasons I built my conversion. The comercial companies don't makem with the love you put into them. Good Luck and Good Travels.
Thank you very much!