Maddy and Zach
Maddy and Zach
  • 117
  • 4 662 654
Bus Camping On Lake Michigan (Van Buren State Park)
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. Now, we are finally on the road and taking our second skoolie trip to go bus camping in Michigan. But of course, it wouldn't be a good trip without some major problems.
We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Переглядів: 1 337

Відео

Our Off-Grid Skoolie Is Ready For The Apocalypse - Roof Rack Build
Переглядів 2,2 тис.21 день тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. Now we have finally completed the roof rack, one of the final big projects of the bus. Plus someone said the bus looks like it could survive the apocalypse. And we don't disagree. We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Our Weekend Skoolie Adventure + Chores - Bus Life
Переглядів 1,2 тис.Місяць тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. It is now week 21 of living in our skoolie full-time and we are going to a local state park to enjoy the weekend. We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Living In Our Skoolie Full-Time - Bus Life Update
Переглядів 2 тис.2 місяці тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. It is now week 20 of living in our skoolie full-time and we are going to give you a little update. We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Testing A 3 Star RV Resort In Our Skoolie - Bus Life Week 19
Переглядів 2,7 тис.2 місяці тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. This weekend we are going to a 3 star RV resort to test it out and relax for the weekend. We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Bus Life Week 18 - Installing Our Back Splash
Переглядів 1,4 тис.3 місяці тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. This weekend we are installing our backsplash that we have been wanting to install for a few months! We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Fixing Our Skoolie - Bus Life Week 17
Переглядів 4,1 тис.3 місяці тому
We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. This weekend we are working on a couple of small fixes and having a relaxing weekend just living the bus life. We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Skoolie Remote Desk Tour + Making Money On The Road - Bus Life Week 16
Переглядів 1,9 тис.3 місяці тому
Grab Our Free Skoolie Guide or some stickers:-) ua-cam.com/channels/tE4U_lwMruhybKB3NtmoEg.htmlstore We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. Today, we're giving you a tour of our work desk set-up, and how we get internet and make money on the road! We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
Our Luxury Off-Grid Skoolie Is Getting Better and Better - Bus Life Week 15
Переглядів 7 тис.4 місяці тому
Grab Our Free Skoolie Guide or some stickers:-) ua-cam.com/channels/tE4U_lwMruhybKB3NtmoEg.htmlstore We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. Today, we're showing off some major recent upgrades to our luxury skoolie tiny home! We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
We Got AC! Pioneer Mini-Split Skoolie Install - Bus Life Week 14
Переглядів 2,5 тис.4 місяці тому
Grab Our Free Skoolie Guide or some stickers:-) ua-cam.com/channels/tE4U_lwMruhybKB3NtmoEg.htmlstore We are Maddy and Zach, four years ago we began converting a school bus into our dream tiny home. Today, we're installing a mini-split unit generously provided by Pioneer! So we finally got AC! We hope you enjoyed this video and consider subscribing to see where this adventure takes us!
How Much It Costs To Drive Our Skoolie 1,000 miles - Bus Life Week 13
Переглядів 1,9 тис.4 місяці тому
How Much It Costs To Drive Our Skoolie 1,000 miles - Bus Life Week 13
How We Became Nomads In Our Early 20s
Переглядів 2,5 тис.5 місяців тому
How We Became Nomads In Our Early 20s
Cozy Bus Life Camping In Colorado - Week 11
Переглядів 3,7 тис.5 місяців тому
Cozy Bus Life Camping In Colorado - Week 11
5 Regrets And Loves About Our Skoolie | Bus Life Week 10
Переглядів 3,6 тис.5 місяців тому
5 Regrets And Loves About Our Skoolie | Bus Life Week 10
Bus Life Camping In The Colorado Rockies - Bus Life Week 9
Переглядів 1,5 тис.5 місяців тому
Bus Life Camping In The Colorado Rockies - Bus Life Week 9
Living Large In Our Tiny Home - Bus Life Week 8
Переглядів 1,9 тис.6 місяців тому
Living Large In Our Tiny Home - Bus Life Week 8
3 Lessons From 3 Weeks Of Full-Time Travel | Bus Life Week 7
Переглядів 2,2 тис.6 місяців тому
3 Lessons From 3 Weeks Of Full-Time Travel | Bus Life Week 7
Life Inside Our 30 Ft Converted School Bus | Bus Life Week 6
Переглядів 3 тис.6 місяців тому
Life Inside Our 30 Ft Converted School Bus | Bus Life Week 6
Winter Survival: We Lost Heat at 9000 ft! Bus Life Week 5
Переглядів 4 тис.6 місяців тому
Winter Survival: We Lost Heat at 9000 ft! Bus Life Week 5
Our Journey Begins (First Night Off The Grid) - Bus Life Week 4
Переглядів 3,7 тис.7 місяців тому
Our Journey Begins (First Night Off The Grid) - Bus Life Week 4
Off-Grid Skoolie Tour Before We Hit The Road | Bus Life Week 3
Переглядів 113 тис.7 місяців тому
Off-Grid Skoolie Tour Before We Hit The Road | Bus Life Week 3
Getting Ready To Hit The Road | Bus Life Week 2
Переглядів 3,8 тис.7 місяців тому
Getting Ready To Hit The Road | Bus Life Week 2
Living In A Skoolie Begins (2024) | Bus Life Week 1
Переглядів 4,7 тис.7 місяців тому
Living In A Skoolie Begins (2024) | Bus Life Week 1
Skoolie Build Q&A - Costs? Mistakes? Worth It?
Переглядів 1,6 тис.8 місяців тому
Skoolie Build Q&A - Costs? Mistakes? Worth It?
Off-Grid Skoolie TIMELAPSE Build Part 1 - Demolition
Переглядів 1,3 тис.8 місяців тому
Off-Grid Skoolie TIMELAPSE Build Part 1 - Demolition
5 Things You Need To Know Before You Build A Skoolie
Переглядів 3,4 тис.8 місяців тому
5 Things You Need To Know Before You Build A Skoolie
Was It All Worth It? Skoolie Mechanic Nightmare
Переглядів 3 тис.9 місяців тому
Was It All Worth It? Skoolie Mechanic Nightmare
Finally Hitting The Road - First Skoolie Trip
Переглядів 7 тис.9 місяців тому
Finally Hitting The Road - First Skoolie Trip
Bus Life Reality | Overnight In Mechanics Parking Lot
Переглядів 2,8 тис.9 місяців тому
Bus Life Reality | Overnight In Mechanics Parking Lot
Skoolie Problems | Getting Ready For The Road
Переглядів 2,2 тис.9 місяців тому
Skoolie Problems | Getting Ready For The Road

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @christyrawlings8631
    @christyrawlings8631 День тому

    ❤❤❤you both are so cute. The journey we’ve taken with you has been so wonderful

  • @starryvoyage6795
    @starryvoyage6795 4 дні тому

    Awesome job guys! Now you can enjoy it!

  • @Scott-dy2mc
    @Scott-dy2mc 6 днів тому

    Thank you fun video

  • @wiebeltjes1
    @wiebeltjes1 6 днів тому

    Marvelous!!❤❤❤

  • @h.h.legacydiesel6724
    @h.h.legacydiesel6724 7 днів тому

    Congrats on your being licensed Matty, your one smart cookie, your with Zach after all 😅 Also Happy 6th Anniversary You Two, Love you guy's as Parteners, you work very well together.😊 ❤❤. ✌🏻🧡 🇨🇦.

  • @SandroTrunz
    @SandroTrunz 7 днів тому

    Good on you guys❤

  • @reicox4
    @reicox4 7 днів тому

    That it's amazing but i have a question, don't they have jobs?

  • @groundhog59
    @groundhog59 7 днів тому

    You went by chance driving through Wisconsin near Kenosha yesterday were you I could have sworn I seen that bus

  • @yaxorf2139
    @yaxorf2139 7 днів тому

    What a great video, yall just got to give it some time and come back to rewatch this! It is laughable how much got thrown at you while trying to make the best of the this trip. This is a trip that gets brought up in little ways on any future adventures, jokingly of course ;)

  • @ravia.vkumar1080
    @ravia.vkumar1080 8 днів тому

    Happy anniversary.. Have been watching your videos..Love them ! You both make a wonderful couple ! are and you have a very homely schoolie ! god bless !

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 10 днів тому

    Happy Anniversary💕 Looks like you had a great weekend despite the bus troubles and Zach not feeling the best.

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 11 днів тому

    Our roads suck tooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 11 днів тому

    Your in my state ... wish i would of known i would of took u to my favorite taco joint . Happy 6th Anniversary... me n hubby got married in 1987 u do the math but went out 5 years befor lol . Long time . I wish U 2 years of happiness, love n joy . Safe travels always. God Bless Ya'll. Hugs n Love Always From Your Friend In Lower Michigan Tam 💕 💓 💗 ♥️

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 9 днів тому

      Aw that’s awesome! Thanks for sharing Tammy and thank you for your kind comment as always! ❤️

  • @christyrawlings8631
    @christyrawlings8631 12 днів тому

    ❤❤Congratulations

  • @sherrynorth1293
    @sherrynorth1293 12 днів тому

    Happy Anniversary!!!

  • @skyspop3874
    @skyspop3874 12 днів тому

    I like the way you take life in stride. Life will keep punching at ya 24-7-365, its how do you deal with that? With anger, woe is me, just my luck? Or do you cinch up your pants, figure it out and get on with life. See ya on the next one.

  • @stephenson-brown
    @stephenson-brown 12 днів тому

    Oh no! Sorry about your breakdown. We had our bus towed by Hasse's when we broke down in Michigan the end of July. Good company to use!

  • @irockuroll60
    @irockuroll60 12 днів тому

    In your best porno voice and “take one”…”this is Zach and I’m Maddie…”

  • @RobertEntler
    @RobertEntler 12 днів тому

    Happy Anniversary to you both

  • @r8edrv4fun65
    @r8edrv4fun65 12 днів тому

    An extension cord that is too small equals a big fire. 🔥

    • @r8edrv4fun65
      @r8edrv4fun65 12 днів тому

      You could've used a small one (15 amp) for just the DC converter and maybe a fan.

  • @kiewietict9265
    @kiewietict9265 12 днів тому

    Dear Maddy and Zack, Congratulations on your anniversary. Thanks for taking us on your adventure. A small contribution for the broken radiator😥 Greetings from the Netherlands. Kees

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 12 днів тому

      Aw thank you so much!! We really really appreciate it! ❤️

    • @kiewietict9265
      @kiewietict9265 12 днів тому

      @@maddyandzach It's just a small gesture, I enjoy your experiences every time. Hopefully this is the last major problem for a while.

  • @flybywire5866
    @flybywire5866 12 днів тому

    That engine is really giving you grief.🤔

  • @russrudolph8074
    @russrudolph8074 12 днів тому

    Love the videos. You guys make great videos. Make more.

  • @MattSmith-qn9cv
    @MattSmith-qn9cv 12 днів тому

    Congratulations on your 6th anniversary, fabulous scenic video with lots of fun and sun

  • @tommoraga8318
    @tommoraga8318 12 днів тому

    Sorry to hear you’re having bus issues.

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 12 днів тому

      That's alright, we will get it fixed and get back on the road (:

  • @timothy6371
    @timothy6371 12 днів тому

    Happy Anniversary and many more

  • @NomadicHooker
    @NomadicHooker 12 днів тому

    OK, Finished watching now. I was yelling at the monitor cuz they guy went right for a major scare and telling you to have it towed. 2 reasons I had a problem with that, #1, don;'t scare people like that, some people might not even spend the money to get it towed for repair thinking, a majore expense like this will end our bus life, so let's just sell it for cheap where it's t as is, where is. #2, Tow bill is expensive for buses when I figured, it most likley didn't need towed and you can save that big expense. A good mechanic give from worse case to be case scenario and have you try a couple things and help you figure out a way to limp it in to the shop for full permanent repair and NOT scare you unless he has good reason to beleive it, like water in your oil, then I"d have gone there but he didn';t; even have you pull your dipstick and ask what it looked like. I'll be honest, the first thing that came to my mind is, I know you' deleted your heater cores, and it's common where bus lifers looped their cooling hoses to bypass the heater cores, they come loose and they spew all their coolant out all over the place. On CAT C7, there is also a small peice of hose at the water pump about 1.5 inches long, that tends to split and spews your coolant out. My 200% Vision with the C7 has that isue right now, but it's steady drip when the engine is running, and as little as I drive this bus, and I intend to flush the whole cooling system soon including my heater cores that I'll be keeping, so it's 17 gallons of coolant, so I do add coolant and top off, then I make my 80 mile drive, and when I";m back, it takes about 1/2 gallon to top back off, so Im not fixing that issue until I get ready to clean and flush the whole cooling system, since 17 gallons of ELC coolant is not cheap, so I'm not wasting coolant 2x. At any rate, those are 2 minor things it could have been. Since you know you have to add coolant now anyway, I'd have had you fill it with water, start it up, let it run to full operatoring temp and then look around the hoses and radiator and determine where it's coming from. When you told me, you found a hole in the radiator, I'd have said, top it off with water, and DRIVE IT to the mechanice keeping an eye on your temp gauge, and if you have to stop and add 2 or 3 gallons of water 1 or 2 times to make it 40 miles to the mechanic, then so be it, still much cheaper than a tow bill and no harm done. I'd also, you may not need a radiator since they are so expensive, they can be repaired many times. However, knowing what I know about coolant for diesel engines, and the age of the bus, Go For it, Il'd allow you to buy a new radiator and tell you how to take care of your cooling system. I really need to get my channel going with info that'll help people like you guys out. The great news is, you guys didn't let the bus problems spoil your trip and did as planned anyway. I just hate that you have more towing and mechanic bills. Happy Anniversary though !!!

  • @xalfredogamingx
    @xalfredogamingx 12 днів тому

    Really happy anniversary guys, hugs

  • @NomadicHooker
    @NomadicHooker 12 днів тому

    Ahhh man. I";m afraid to watch this one af ter seeing the intro. Guess I'll be back after I watch it all. Update #1. You just mentioned, blwon head gaket and scheduled a tow. I';m yelling at he monitor right now !!!! And I do hope you have Coachnet. I think I';ve told you about it before, if you don't; have it, GET IT. They do recognize Skoolies as RV unlike AAA and and I hear Good Sam does not either, but you need it for the peace of mind for these expensive tow bills. I'll be back.

  • @rubber-duck
    @rubber-duck 12 днів тому

    It's an awesome bus you done way more than I would have or could think of, it's beautiful, y'all done great job good luck on traveling 😊

  • @JamesMasterPlaster
    @JamesMasterPlaster 15 днів тому

    Thank you for letting me subscribe to your channel it’s very sweet and genuine 🤗👍🏋️‍♀️🤺☦️

  • @JamesMasterPlaster
    @JamesMasterPlaster 15 днів тому

    You are both so sweet. Thanks for the great video 🤗👍🏋️‍♀️🤺☦️

  • @ExportowyWujuch
    @ExportowyWujuch 18 днів тому

    What was your original GVWR and do you need anything more than D licence to drive it? Asking because school buses I looked have around 30k GVWR.

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 17 днів тому

      Our original weight was 12k but the DMV said we don’t need a special license for anything over 26k pounds.

  • @bluelady2757
    @bluelady2757 22 дні тому

    I would agree with the great smokies since you said more south. But if you wanted to do NY and PA, the finger lakes region and north central PA is great for fall colors as well as other kinds of activities.

  • @january2798
    @january2798 23 дні тому

    How long does it take to charge the battery? Do you have to keep it on the machine to charge it or can you charge it separately while you use a second battery for the next 8 hours?

  • @january2798
    @january2798 23 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing. Now that it's been a year since this review, I wonder how you feel about it. Seems like the big tube is a bit inconvenient and then having to leave a window open for that where you can get insects inside and such.

  • @honeyfrost3355
    @honeyfrost3355 24 дні тому

    It's always ironic when people who claim to live "off the grid" have youtube accounts and other social media accounts.

  • @dirtydigger3218
    @dirtydigger3218 24 дні тому

    Yer not even close to ready.

  • @dirtydigger3218
    @dirtydigger3218 24 дні тому

    It is absolutely NOT ready. I can think of another hundred things and the top five are the most important.

  • @NomadicHooker
    @NomadicHooker 25 днів тому

    Insurance cpmpanies don't like roof decks either. Be sure to at least put a cable and lock around the bikes to the rack. I've heard of a few bikes getting stolem off of RV and Buses lately. Most the E bikes, but none the less, POS's like the easy targets. Lock'em Up so maybe they'll just walk on by and get the easy target. Nice upgrades. Solar System sounds great, so yeah, you can totally live off grid now and still have creature features like AC.

  • @markkempton4579
    @markkempton4579 25 днів тому

    Congratulations on passing your CDR! If you get to upstate NY, I highly recommend the Adirondak region. Lake George is a great starting point. Lake Placid and the surrounding lakes are beautiful year 'round! If you're into winter sports, Lake Placid is also home of the US Olympic Team's eastern training facility. You can tour the sites of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics (we even got to ride the bobsled track!). That whole area is a favorite destination for us. Enjoy the trip wherever you go!

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 24 дні тому

      Thank you! Yes, we were looking into that area and it looks beautiful! I think we will be heading more south for this trip though.

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 25 днів тому

    Congratulations on passing your exam Maddy!😄🙌🏼❤️

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 25 днів тому

    I live in Rochester, NY which is the Finger Lakes region. This region has a lot of wineries 🍇 A beautiful area to visit is Letchworth State Park or Watkins Glen State Park. Also Niagara Falls is a great place to visit!!!☺️🍂🍁

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 25 днів тому

    Great Smokey Mountains has all kinds of trails n rivers for paddleboards . Thats in Tennessee and its Absolutely Gorgeous There . Congratulations Maddy . Stay Safe Guys . Here Michigan Our Colors r Gorgeous plus lots trails n rivers too.

  • @prettygurl11ize
    @prettygurl11ize 25 днів тому

    Blessings ❤

  • @quintbarjheron6265
    @quintbarjheron6265 26 днів тому

    yes yes yes you did it girl congratulations it is so amazing to watch you both on your adventure thank you for sharing

  • @christophermorris2635
    @christophermorris2635 26 днів тому

    Also if you haven't done it already I would suggest cleaning up the wiring and hiding it so that the sun isn't baking it. It will get brittle that way. I would suggest getting some wire loom conduit to wrap it in and tuck it away. Plus this will help keep the water from coming loose.

  • @christophermorris2635
    @christophermorris2635 26 днів тому

    Not sure what state you guys are from but I'm guessing Michigan, Indiana or Illinois. Id suggest NY, PA D.C.,WV and VA. Who's the best states that have scenic views and the color of the trees changes Then afterwards try North Carolina and Tennessee(the Great Smokey Mountains in both of those states). And while in Tennessee if you check out Nashville they have an amazing music culture there to check out

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 26 днів тому

      Spot on were from Illinois, we really want to see smokey mountain national park! Thank you for the recommendations!

  • @deirdrecooper3841
    @deirdrecooper3841 26 днів тому

    First of all, congratulations Maddy. You both are inspirational! My husband & I had just stumbled across your channel, and binge watched your build over the last month. You both are such hard workers with a great get-it-done attitude. Your parents have to be so proud of you, and please let them know the great job they have done! We have traveled in an RV for 14 yrs and understand the joy & challenges. We also had considerable work done at Scott's in Rockford so it's truly an ever evolving labor of love! May you continue to enjoy the adventures and thank you for sharing your perspective. Lake George & Lake Placid in New York are beautiful areas, and all along the East Coast into Maine is spectacular in Fall!

    • @maddyandzach
      @maddyandzach 26 днів тому

      Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words and support :) we will definitely have to check out those areas thanks for the suggestions!!

  • @Scott-dy2mc
    @Scott-dy2mc 26 днів тому

    Fun watch good luck with fall traveling