$10k TOTAL Cost Mini Skoolie ~ Clever Ideas For A Tight Tiny House Budget

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  • @raybran7865
    @raybran7865 6 років тому +29

    Great bus! You have made it into a beautiful home. Don't mind all the negative comments about her not speaking. Some people just can't help themselves. Hope she's feeling better soon. I have lupus and fibromyalgia so I can understand what she may be going through. Positive vibes your way!

  • @timamyett
    @timamyett 5 років тому +49

    When he's talking about something let him be the narrator but give us a view of what he's talking about. Show us the ceiling.... show us the ion speaker .....show us the floor....I didn't tune in to see 20 minutes of him talking about what he did, I came to see WHAT he did.

  • @prettylittlephotons
    @prettylittlephotons 5 років тому +42

    $10K is a very realistic budget. 👌

  • @maggiebuchanan9369
    @maggiebuchanan9369 6 років тому +24

    I love this conversion ! I just adore all the wood, reminds me of a cabin. Your choice of colors are nice. It seems to be calm and comforting. Your build is in line with what I want my skoolie to be. I'm hoping to have a full size bus. I've gotten a few very nice ideas from your build. Thank you for the tour ! Safe travels for you both!

  • @sinfullyblondie
    @sinfullyblondie 4 роки тому +2

    Chris i really liked this one and i am sorry so many negative comments. You never know what someone is going thru at the time so it's best to just say nothing at all if You have nothing nice to say.

  • @emmacat3202
    @emmacat3202 4 роки тому +5

    This kind of tiny home is so awesome and affordable. I can't afford to drop 50k on a tiny house. I would prefer to build something like this. Kudos!

  • @judil3294
    @judil3294 5 років тому +8

    $1,200/mo. I can't imagine how anyone on Social security can survive in a U S city. Even in a rural area it's tough. Great work. I love your "mud" room.

  • @jannezack
    @jannezack 4 роки тому +3

    I enjoyed your tour. To be content with what you have is 90% of the battle in life. I think you have more than conquered that aspect. I love your wine box walls and cat box hacks! I’m trying to find a way to incorporate cigar box wood, though smaller, to use the lids in a wall like that would make my hubby SO happy! Thank you for sharing!

  • @UnKnown-zy1km
    @UnKnown-zy1km 3 роки тому +1

    I really love this bus its so cozy with all the different wood types. I bet with the little wood burning stove us burning this is a super cozy comfy place to hang out enjoy and relax.
    Ive seen a lot of fancy expensive builds that are nice but this bus has what they dont thats character. Its like every piece tells a story and its beautiful.
    This is one of my favorite short buses. It's simply functional and beautiful.
    I've been back here several times just to see the bus and the couple seem very sweet people...
    Love the bus
    ❤👍🏻👍🏻👏👏

  • @PidasianHippie
    @PidasianHippie 6 років тому +2

    I have never seen a bus like this one. They made a very livable space for themselves at a very reasonable cost. Thanks for sharing this Chris.

  • @cabinlifeatedensprings1710
    @cabinlifeatedensprings1710 6 років тому +3

    I love it, green is my favorite color especially for a home. My grandfather always painted his house green so I keep that a family thing. It’s so nice. I can’t wait to show my husband. He is turning a shed into a cabin. It’s a 16x 32. We have it on the river. We are two minutes from the boat dock. But would like to travel some in the future. Very smart of you guys to stop paying the rent master. It’s just not a good play. Not in this economy. And eating out is nicer when you don’t go as often. We got most of our thing off curbs, yard sale, Craigslist, habitat for humanity. Love the bag sales. You make all that money back in less than a year and then you have a home. Your wall it cool. I have been saving samples of wood for flooring. They were free but now they charge about 25cents. Planning to use them in the bathroom. Have you seen those little mini air conditioners. You can get one for forty and a second for half price. They work. Low energy. With a converter you can run it off you car battery. But perfect for a solar set up. You just fill with water and it runs on high two hours and low for eight. And it’s cold air. Enjoy your home.

  • @ellenfisher6341
    @ellenfisher6341 6 років тому +3

    I absolutely love how you designed the interior with so much thought behind EVERYTHING ! It is beautiful ~ you are a blessed couple !

  • @HaydenNightingale124
    @HaydenNightingale124 4 роки тому +4

    I love the location of the pellet stove and the cut out between the kitchen and the bedroom. Great idea.

  • @livingauthenticallyonmyownterm
    @livingauthenticallyonmyownterm 3 роки тому +2

    Such an amazing build !!! It was so beautiful to see Alexa smile when the talk about having kids came up. I hope she’s happy ✨

  • @drew8642
    @drew8642 4 роки тому +1

    One alternate for a bathroom shower and save space is to make a hidden floor shower pan with a slide out or portable toilet when the gym is closed and your in a populated area it’s golden.

  • @michellejett4849
    @michellejett4849 6 років тому +9

    Hi u can make you a cutting board big enough to fit on top of the stove so that when the cats get up there their hair won't get on your stove anymore or make some kind of covering with plywood or something just a thought...

  • @NotSoCrazyNinja
    @NotSoCrazyNinja 6 років тому +23

    Gym memberships are expensive, so is fuel to get to and from a gym. A shower inside the bus can be done without taking up much room and would be great if it's 10F outside and you really need a shower.

    • @shereelinwood9674
      @shereelinwood9674 5 років тому +2

      I live in a 6 meter bus in new Zealand,,I have a shower but don't shower lots ! I wash often! That does the trick for me, I don't use heaps of water and saves my gas for the water heater

    • @johnwbailey8940
      @johnwbailey8940 5 років тому

      You can get a month to month gym membership for $20 a month.

    • @QueenMJade89
      @QueenMJade89 5 років тому +4

      planet fitness is 24/7 $10 a month. Gyms aren't really high at all

    • @johnblack9038
      @johnblack9038 4 роки тому

      @@QueenMJade89 and don't forget there is a planet fitness in basically every city in america. so for 10 bucks you can shower

    • @rossiethomas
      @rossiethomas 4 роки тому +3

      I agree I can see a man saying no shower 🚿 but I’m like what girl would agree especially on that time of month

  • @ArthurBrinkman-c5z
    @ArthurBrinkman-c5z 4 роки тому +2

    I want your ceiling, I really like the woodwork you did. Everything looks really great, good job.

  • @annferguson3113
    @annferguson3113 5 років тому +7

    I love your home!!! You and girlfriend truly thought through this project out on a budget. Nice.😃😁😁

  • @dorisdaumann5914
    @dorisdaumann5914 4 роки тому +2

    I like the 2 cats !! I can imagine how they enjoy looking out of the windows ... 😸

  • @sleeplessnwonderland
    @sleeplessnwonderland 2 роки тому

    I love your bus especially the space you have for your fur babies. Thanks for sharing.

  • @darksoul578
    @darksoul578 6 років тому +2

    This is a beautiful home. Love all the wood in it. Wasn't expecting the wine box wall..really nice touch. The mini fireplace is great. What a sweet couple. Live love laugh an enjoy life to the fullest.

  • @BJo4230
    @BJo4230 4 роки тому +3

    ♥️♥️♥️ and Love the little box! I know what to do with my cats little box.

  • @michellebeebelewisfrith1544
    @michellebeebelewisfrith1544 6 років тому +8

    Make a wooden cover for it. Alot of travel trailer have wooden box style fixed covers so it will also extend the counter space.

    • @slong1502
      @slong1502 6 років тому

      Nice bus. Good job.

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 5 років тому +2

    what cat litter do you use? I have several cats that live in and out. I keep trying different litter but the pee sticks on the bottom clumping. Poop is easy enough but have not found anything that doesn't make sticky clay. I really like your home, nothing fancy or unnecessary. You two live simple but just what you need. And I really appreciate your re use of materials.

  • @katewizer2736
    @katewizer2736 6 років тому +19

    I LOVE the sink/shower combo-use sprayer idea!

  • @silverwatkins50
    @silverwatkins50 4 роки тому +1

    Love the wine box idea. Hope Alexia is feeling better. Hope to see many more videos with your adventures.

  • @AutumnButterfly
    @AutumnButterfly 4 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful home! The woodwork, the kitchen, everything is gorgeous. I love the slide-out litter box too. Great space saver.

  • @brainrussell6811
    @brainrussell6811 5 років тому +3

    Nice build... respect to you for respecting your gatos! Happy, healthy, safe trails to the four of you.

  • @dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315
    @dr.w.octaviamalveauxdent1315 6 років тому +7

    What an awesome choice and job! I think you two are courageous.

  • @johnblack9038
    @johnblack9038 4 роки тому +1

    So a suggestion for your spice rack. Grab some baby food jars, and screw the lids to the bottom of the overhead storage. Your spices will be organized, and they won't take up a lot of space. A drop of silicone under the head of the screws you attach with will make it so they seal.

    • @leebliss3622
      @leebliss3622 2 місяці тому

      Or magnets!

    • @johnblack9038
      @johnblack9038 2 місяці тому

      @@leebliss3622 I looked at magnets, and went with screws because it leaves the lid under the cabinet, which forces me to put the spices back as soon as I use them. I did change from metal lids to plastic ones, as the metal lids were starting to corrode and make the jars hard to get off.

  • @megankazukibuttons9334
    @megankazukibuttons9334 4 роки тому +2

    I think you did a beautiful job on an amazing budget. Have a wonderful journey.

  • @WolfgangWilbois
    @WolfgangWilbois 6 років тому +6

    Cool 😎 Bus 🚌👍
    Your Video is inspiring me for my bus conversion of a mid sized school bus

  • @desdecardo
    @desdecardo 5 років тому +5

    I escaped from New Jersey in '96 for most of the same reasons. Happy that you got out.

  • @kimmieluvin3832
    @kimmieluvin3832 6 років тому +81

    She looks like she’s really loving her life

    • @PugZDesigns
      @PugZDesigns 3 роки тому +5

      I'm guessing you're being sarcastic.... because she looked miserable. She didn't say a word the entire time. MAybe the drama queen wouldn't let her

    • @4LoveProductions
      @4LoveProductions 3 роки тому +2

      @@PugZDesigns I was going to ask was Kimmie being sarcastic because that chick looks miserable

    • @rlowen8102
      @rlowen8102 3 роки тому

      someone above said that she was dealing with health issues at the time so she was apparently in a lot of pain. I noticed she didn’t look very happy either

  • @leebliss3622
    @leebliss3622 2 місяці тому

    I’m so jealous of the second hand vehicle market in the states, it’s minimum 5x more expensive in Australia for the same exact things. It’s insane and I have no idea why

  • @maggiemojica1057
    @maggiemojica1057 2 роки тому

    Wow what an AMAZING and artistic home for little money. RIGHT UP MY ALLEY 🥰 GREAT JOB

  • @boscoitalics
    @boscoitalics 6 років тому +10

    very nice bus! if i drove i would get a skoolie. some people are shy and dont like to talk on camera people ;)

    • @chasethecat3839
      @chasethecat3839 3 роки тому

      Shes ill. People need to think before speaking. Also, you are right, some folks don't do cameras or they could be autistic and can't do cameras etc. TY for speaking up for ger

  • @Japhill75
    @Japhill75 6 років тому +21

    I love the wine box wall...!

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton9619 4 роки тому +1

    Beautifully done. Kuddos to you both for taking the leap.

  • @debireginabroughton9982
    @debireginabroughton9982 2 роки тому

    Beautiful bus home... beautiful family ! Love what you guys did... great motivation for me...

  • @wolfheartoutdoors2056
    @wolfheartoutdoors2056 3 роки тому

    That idea with the fridge being hidden under the bench was a VERY clever idea!

  • @carjam49
    @carjam49 3 роки тому

    Great job, and it looks like a small cabin, very homey. I'm glad you were able to do something different, rather than paying rent indefinitely.

  • @judiejackson7653
    @judiejackson7653 5 років тому +3

    I can;t help but notice that many of the comments express how THEY THINK you two should have built YOUR HOME to make THEM HAPPY. It's NOT THEIR HOME, it's yours. SO BACK OFF PEOPLE. Also, The lady and her quietness is none of our business and has nothing to do with the video. Lighten up, people. Let them live their lives the way THEY want to, not the way YOU WANT THEM TO . PS. Your home is very nice and I could be very comfortable living in it. HAPPY TRAVELS.

  • @melifluousMOUTH
    @melifluousMOUTH 6 років тому +1

    LOVE their practical outdoor shower.

  • @captsam54
    @captsam54 6 років тому +2

    Good plan.. I would make the pop out panel in ft. of the fridge and the fridge on a slide out panel under the couch....

  • @ArbitraryExploration
    @ArbitraryExploration 6 років тому +7

    Love the bus! All of that wood looks awesome in there! :)

  • @garrisonstanleigh6146
    @garrisonstanleigh6146 5 років тому +2

    Love the style of your home really Earthy ...GREAT JOB ...

  • @iiatargetanalyst3046
    @iiatargetanalyst3046 5 років тому +2

    I really like schoolie design. Bravo

  • @sharon22669
    @sharon22669 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful bus/home. I really love all the wood. Best of luck and well wishes!

  • @TsquareTalk
    @TsquareTalk 5 років тому +2

    Love it I am thinking about doingv a bus too. Hopefully mine come out as good as yours.

  • @kerrymeier2475
    @kerrymeier2475 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful skoolie! So happy and excited to join this "family"!

  • @Hello-sd2jm
    @Hello-sd2jm 5 років тому +2

    What a beautiful rustic romantic Casablanca decor bus. I wish you and Alexa a forever happy marriage.

  • @ritabroils6190
    @ritabroils6190 6 років тому +21

    Sweet ride, I would like to hear the lady's voice. An Ion Speaker, that's interesting!!
    Had you thought of getting a metal cover for the stove to keep it clean and safe for the cats?

    • @freedomdove
      @freedomdove 6 років тому +3

      That's a good idea since they obviously don't have a problem with the cats being on their counter tops.

  • @bernhardheiniger6719
    @bernhardheiniger6719 6 років тому +45

    Better shut up yourself - not everyone likes to talk into a camera. Nice couple - hope the best for your journeys & your family!

  • @debbiepigott119
    @debbiepigott119 Рік тому

    I❤your home! I love the rustic look. If I were to get a bus I would love to make it just like yours except i would want a shower inside. The rest of it is perfect. Great job!🙂

  • @DnSAdventures
    @DnSAdventures 6 років тому +5

    Another great tour! Glad more and more people are joining this movement if it works for them! :) Have a good one - Shane

  • @michaelfedorsha8147
    @michaelfedorsha8147 Рік тому +1

    Does Alexa not speak? "Alexa, bark twice if you're being held against your will in a bus" woof woof!! I knew it!!!!!

  • @Vbluevital
    @Vbluevital Рік тому +1

    Best of wishes to both of you. Happy travels in your nice creation! Alexis, I hope you're happy and enjoy raising your children. Your partner seems very nice, if he isant leave. 😘

  • @TeeTirado
    @TeeTirado 6 років тому +3

    NICE!!! AND I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY 1 WITH THE WINE BOXES DESIGN!!!

  • @HorizonFallen
    @HorizonFallen 6 років тому +3

    Could you send me a link to that stove? You really inspired me to make this winter the greatest.

    • @ThePalFishCoach
      @ThePalFishCoach 4 роки тому

      cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/all That stove is from a Canadian company! I in the midst of watching the video, so I’m not sure if they’ve got a Cub (the smallest version) or the Grizzly (the slightly bigger small stove). From what I’ve heard the Grizzly needs fewer stokes in the night, but I see wonderful reviews of both sizes. I hope that helps! :)

  • @forrestallison1879
    @forrestallison1879 5 років тому +3

    east coast busses so cheap. Try doing this in Wa where everyone is trying to do the same thing.

  • @VJolie3
    @VJolie3 6 років тому +2

    This is a spectacular build. Love it!!

  • @Tsiri09
    @Tsiri09 6 років тому +7

    That is an amazing build!

  • @Jake-sz2ij
    @Jake-sz2ij 6 років тому +4

    This is so awesome I love that sync too! my wife and I have a 1963 pull behind camper that I have done quite a bit too we love camping in it this is a great idea thanks for sharing👍

  • @tracyminkins3112
    @tracyminkins3112 3 роки тому

    I think you did an awesome job! it looks so homey and comfortable. I need to get in touch with you guys

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 2 роки тому +1

    I have lupus which trades off with MS, AUTOIMMUNE.., I LOVE YOU TWO AS A COUPLE IN YOUR SPECIAL GENTLENESS WITH EACH OTHER

  • @marielouise5703
    @marielouise5703 5 років тому +1

    He could get a electric convection oven , or an air dryer multi electric oven for baking, etc., about 200.00 for air fryer oven, and best bet is used for countertop convection oven.

  • @helened6896
    @helened6896 5 років тому +2

    Very nice. Cute couple. I wish you well.

  • @amberfrazier575
    @amberfrazier575 5 років тому +3

    In the future you could do a shower room and just pull the compost toilet out while you shower.

  • @chuckhoover5269
    @chuckhoover5269 6 років тому

    Awesome minibus! Good job with the buildout. I like the repurposed wine crate and use of wood on the interior. Great use of the cube wood heater. I would have like to have herd from Alexi as well to get her perspective. Good luck with your travels!

  • @elainelipscomb1476
    @elainelipscomb1476 2 роки тому

    Great job .looks great
    Enjoy and safe travels

  • @BEAdventurePartners
    @BEAdventurePartners 5 років тому +1

    Great bus tour! Just curious... How tall is Gavin? How tall is the ceiling height? AND last question... What's the make & model of this bus? We are really getting serious about buying a van, but this bus looks so spacious! Thanks a lot for all the awesome ideas! :) - Erin + (Brian too)

  • @lovelife9332
    @lovelife9332 Рік тому

    How do you make money while in the bus? Food trucks are popular and that may be a good idea and have a simple menu. Nice home!!!

  • @patrickjobling8676
    @patrickjobling8676 5 років тому +1

    Dead set full spangdangles and the whole 9 yards ..outstanding 😁

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 5 років тому +1

    I absolutely love the color of your home.

  • @norahjaneeast5450
    @norahjaneeast5450 5 років тому +2

    Water dropper I seen that and thought my cat would so love that he jumped in the shower since I fix the leak he can't get water from inside the tub I'm very happy about that by the way but she would just love to get water from one those little water dropper

  • @wayneblackman6407
    @wayneblackman6407 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful tiny home. Carry on.

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower 4 роки тому

    I like the straight body style schoolie

  • @bernfran1313
    @bernfran1313 5 років тому

    Nice. I really like the wood decor.

  • @sharonmalbeuf2354
    @sharonmalbeuf2354 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a senior aged lady ,widowed 5 yrs. I’m very much interested in the Tiny house movement. I would love to be in contact with someone who would be able to advise me on the feasibility of me doing this or is it a pipe dream.

  • @ginacardarella
    @ginacardarella 4 роки тому +1

    Great bus love your stove is it hard to keep the kitties from runnin off I want to do this but I have 2 kitties and this is a concern for me

  • @marielouise5703
    @marielouise5703 5 років тому

    Please tell this couple about window film for security, and that they make key codes locks for doors.

  • @andreawisner7358
    @andreawisner7358 5 років тому +1

    Nice. Great ideas.

  • @billiejoepellegrino6016
    @billiejoepellegrino6016 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful !!

  • @handyseth7398
    @handyseth7398 5 років тому +2

    What is that brand / style of wood-burning stove?

  • @lorenaarmstrong6602
    @lorenaarmstrong6602 4 роки тому

    Hi, nice build I was wondering What's the length and width of your bus? and what is the make and model? Thank you.😊

  • @ghandigps5
    @ghandigps5 4 роки тому +1

    I wish you NOTHING but the BEST you BOTH rock.. I'm also from New Jersey and now we are in Yardley Pennsylvania.. If in PA you have some friends here.. #BusOn #YallBothRock #ParkIsHome #ImJustSaying 👈🏿💯👸🏿🤴🏿🇺🇲👍🏿😉👨🏿‍💻👀..

  • @patriciaking7892
    @patriciaking7892 4 роки тому +1

    Real Nice and Cozy. You guys are a beautiful couple, and dude's eyes are mesmerizing 😉. Many blessings to you always 💞.

    • @johnblack9038
      @johnblack9038 4 роки тому +1

      right, I noticed the same. He has the prettiest eyes

    • @patriciaking7892
      @patriciaking7892 4 роки тому

      @@johnblack9038 👀✨💥🔥 SMILE. Have a great day!!!!

  • @safirijorgensen7842
    @safirijorgensen7842 6 років тому +2

    Dude Awesome. Gave me some ideas thanks.

  • @BargainBeautyAmy
    @BargainBeautyAmy 6 років тому +3

    Great job on the build out Makes a efficent comfy home

  • @emilye709
    @emilye709 4 роки тому

    I wish you would talk about what everything cost. like how much money went to what.

  • @nspowers7130
    @nspowers7130 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @tammywines9771
    @tammywines9771 6 років тому +12

    Very nice home. Alexis seems so sweet I actually admire females who would wrather listen and take a break . Go girl your refreshing to watch your the mom the nurturer girl .

    • @129diggsdrive
      @129diggsdrive 6 років тому +3

      She has health issues (a weak immune system) and was in a lot of pain at that time. They discuss it on their instagram account.

  • @ElizaDolittle
    @ElizaDolittle 6 років тому +4

    To all those commenting on why the woman isn't given a chance to speak - maybe she didn't want to. I HATE to speak on camera. If anything I would have just stayed out of the video altogether.

    • @wendyweaver8749
      @wendyweaver8749 5 років тому

      Eliza Dolittle - Following is another person's post: She was going through some health issues (she has a weak immune system) and was having a lot of pain which prevented her from smiling and talking. If you're interested in hearing from Alexa, follow them on Instagram (themeadowmini), she posts a lot on their story :)

  • @lindacrnll
    @lindacrnll 4 роки тому

    love your bus

  • @CR-wk2re
    @CR-wk2re 3 роки тому +1

    Do you have to worry about the cat accidentally touching the wood stove when it's running?

  • @MrAlejandrofeito
    @MrAlejandrofeito 6 років тому

    Loved your wine boxes all over, hey, I have a question for you, I,m planning to move into a trailer to travel/work/live all over mexico, but I have 4 cats, how do the cats manage to be ok, can they go out? do they come back, do you have problems with them on new locations? so many questions

  • @peggychapman7835
    @peggychapman7835 6 років тому

    Loving your home

  • @aidanhottes5469
    @aidanhottes5469 3 роки тому

    Do you have a build video of the bus???