DIY Shuttle Bus Conversion - Their Tiny Home On Wheels

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

After being sent back to America during a long backpacking trip due to the pandemic, Kate and Sam decided to explore locally and bought a shuttle bus named Bessie. They have since converted it into a beautiful home on wheels!

The bus has a chest-style top-loading fridge that is adjustable in temperature, a deep sink, and a Domestic three-burner stove/oven, perfect for the couple who loves to cook. There's also tons of storage, ensuring they have everything they need on their travels. The couch in the living area is long enough to double as a guest bed and has storage underneath. The bus also has a decent-sized garage with backpacking gear, making it perfect for hikers.

They even have a motorcycle named Bruno that they use to explore once the bus is parked or for quick trips to town for groceries! One of the unique features of the bus is the key fob attached to the hydraulic doors, adding an extra layer of security to their home on wheels.

Shot by: @jonlucandjackie
Edited by: @jonlucandjackie

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Shuttle Bus Kitchen
04:32 Transitioning to Bus-Life
06:13 Shuttle Bus Bedroom
09:40 Downsizing
11:15 Shuttle Bus Entryway
13:50 Why Bus-Life
16:24 Shuttle Bus Exterior
20:38 Tony Living as a Couple

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[lbossi]

Thank you so much for this video!! I am in the process of removing all the unnecessary things that I have accumulated in my house for over many years! It is so true; you have no idea what's in the closets or under cabinets because you haven't seen it in over 10 years! The process is so freeing!! Thank you for sharing and confirming what I am feeling right now! Continue to enjoy your freedom and hopefully I will be on the journey of weightlessness right behind you guys!!!!

[raysunbe]

Nice build, nice couple! Looks comfortable. Enjoy your travels, thanks for sharing your home!

[lynnwilliams]

Great build! Enjoy your time on this earth as often as possible!

[cbarbs]

Gorgeous! Love the layout and all the planning details! Great use of where a wheelchair lift was!

[marieneu]

2:12 I like how the window shines into the cabinet under the sink!

[heeeeyjai]

I love their build, and especially love the way they communicate and respect each other!

[marykoch]

Love this! Lol, I so enjoyed how you describe "stuff"!! You are absolutely right about "stuff"! What a lovely couple you are

[riogrande]

Thanks for being honest about some of the difficulties of van life. Often the videos are all sweetness and wonderful, but there are things that may be very challenging. I'd think one of the biggies is where you can stay or park. After all, it's a vagabond lifestyle so that is totally a major thing.

Tip for those creating their own tiny home/van life video's. Focusing a lot on what is stored where should be minimized. After watching many of these video's that seem to be one of the things that make me want to skip ahead. Keeping things short and concise is often lacking many of these kinds of videos.

[daisyy]

Oh, I started to laugh when she showed the wc! My husband and I would have to turns taking walks outside in the mornings!

[Oregontrailblazin]

In my playlist "buses I like" the "bathroom" love it !

[ChrizzLau]

Hi Sam and Katelin! Glad to see you guys are happy and healthy! Cheers.

[rickhiggins]

Love the bus. You guys are a really good match. That would be very important in this life style.

[michelebegor]

I'm a big time introvert! I live alone in Alaska in the woods! Tfs and blessed travels.

[TravelPortugalBrasilTPB]

Love this and hope to have one soon. I drove 33 000kms across the USA and Canada during 3 months by motor home. Greetings from paradise to all. Do you know? Welcome all to know more with us. Thank you 👍🤗🌞

[dnartolp]

Very cool build! Love the motorcycle idea as well. Thanks for sharing!

[suezaple]

You two have done a wonderful job on the bus, I agree about the clutter and trying not to compeat with others, I have found clothing amongst other things I shall never wear or use and have started decluttering. I would love to own a tiny home . Love the cealing in the bus and how bright and airy with those big windows it is. It would be wonderful to be able to travel and not have to pay for a motel room. enjoy your travels and exploring . Ontario Canada.

[quincyjackson]

I really enjoy these video tours very much. ❤ I just wish they would spend 45 - 60 seconds telling us about there battery bank, watts of solar and inverter size. Some videos they do but some short change us.

[maryannpartridge]

Really appreciate the insight you shared here! Needs to be said!! Thanks. Beautiful, well functional build!!

[boardbuslife]

Our Shuttle Bus is named Betsy! Love seeing other shuttle builds!

We make custom window shades specially made for these T Slide Windows, that fold down once to access vents or completely to store! It's a Reflectix lining outside for heat, Havelock Wool stuffed inside for cold, and custom fabric of choice on the inside for style! Let me know if y'all need some!

[desitinywaitsu]

a lot of us vanlifers clean the dishes with a spray bottle filled with part water and then add one of the following (white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, peroxide) with paper towel