Family Of 6 & Their Beautiful Tiny Home ~ DIY School Bus Conversion
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- This amazing family is no stranger to converting busses. This is their 3rd bus conversion and have taken all they have learned over the years to build this amazing tiny home on wheels. Be sure to check out their instagram linked below!
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So inspiring to see that big families do it to. We will definitely do a conversion one day but for now we are slow travelling with our kids renting fully furnished places :)
TheKleinWay may I ask what kind of gas mileage you get with a school bus? I’ve tried to research this topic and I just get dead ends. There’s a lot of terms it uses in discussing gasoline/diesel consumption that I do not understand.
About 7 to 8 per gallon
Rob Schannep do you use diesel?
Kelly Jerome yes, so lotta travel means a lotta gas
That mileage is dependent on your weight -- you're pulling so much weight with the refurbishment -- I think you could go for better mileage if that was your goal. He's a financial planner, so go figure! He knows what he is doing -- best financial advice: do without/make do/hold out for as long as possible. They may, in retirement, settle down -- whatever the best decision turns out to be in the financial climate at that time. I'm sure they'll do great. I'd like to see his client's faces when he tells them this news -- that they should ``do without.''
not a single comment about their names being rob and robin... what's happened to you internet.
Lmao! Yes that's the first thing I noticed, I was really surprised no one even mentioned it. Lol someone was saying the family is fake, I was disapointed that not one of his reasons were that they even had made up names. Disclaimer I don't actually think they are faking it or that they made up their names
Lol that was almost a deal breaker when we were dating in college
😂😂😂😂😂😂✊✊
That’s probably how they met
rachael My grandma and grandpa’s names are Tom and Jerry
Bus is nice but would have liked to have seen the bunks.
its where the clutter was stashed for the cameras ;)
Haha. That’s where we hide our stuff when company comes over. Our skoolie isn’t finished so we have a lot to hide from company. 😂
The bunks are a top secret design. They could have shown you, but then, you know.
I will do a video of the bunks soon
We're do you put your trash
Beautiful bus!! Y’all did a great job! Kudos on homeschooling your kids too. We homeschooled our three children (they are all graduated now) . You won’t regret having spent this time together! There is so much they can learn outside of the traditional schools. Our children are all settled with good jobs now, and 2 of the three are getting married next year. So, dad and mom are hitting the road in July!
We’re a fulltime RV/home schooling family also, and we lived at that KOA in Tucson for 6 months. I loved it. Love the bus.
Glad they spent the first 5 mins talking about the couch
Jackson Obviously, your priorities are not their priorities.
LOL! I was thinking the same
Yeah. So much talk.. get on with the tour
THANK YOU!!! OMG
haha true
Such a humble DIY bus homes. Merely not living for the best design. But living for the comfort and needs for the families.
Being happy is the most important thing in this small time period of life. Because nobody takes 💰 money and property with themselves when they die.
Would have been nice to see the kids' bunks. Maybe even the children themselves.
Why would they show their kids?
Lauren probably because they didn’t show their kids is well the same reason celebs don’t they don’t want them all over the internet and I think their kids were in the bunks sweet pea because they didn’t want them on internet I mean their young no hate just explaining 🥰
Amazingly organized. As a mother of four (now grown children) I only did homeschool for our youngest. But he did great and now has a wonderful job and family, too. God bless you in your tours! Good job.
Thermal backing drapes will help with both heat & cold. You might have to shorten them, but they can make a difference. We use them in our regular house living room with the Southern exposure. There's also a paint type item that you can put on the roof that will help with the same issue. Many home improvement stores sell it. Good luck on your travels.
I love how proud and defensive the guy is about their home.
I love her beautiful dress! ☺️
I know! It looks like a dress I could make because I sew and now I want to make one lol
Very nice couple. I like that they respectfully did not talk over each other like many roadies do during a tour. Another money maker might be a kit on how to homeschool.
Raw LawGirl home schooling varies by state so bit more difficult
@@TheWhimsicalFamily Curriculums and various details may vary, but the basics are generally the same, I believe. When you arrive at a non standardized portion or step in the process, you would just include, " Laws vary from state to state. Please check with your chosen local board of education for the specific application."
At the very least, a general instruction kit and outline would certainly give prospective homeschoolers a perspective to consider. Especially the TRAVELING FAMILY niche.
There are numerous generalized overviews on homeschooling already available on-line and in book form. (My wife homeschooled her girls) But a "Schoolie Homeschooler" version *might* actually be a niche that would sell, considering the growth of the movement.
He has her very well trained 😁
Raw LawGirl She needs to learn to speak English first
Raw LawGirl that would be nice. Most homeschool moms buy WAY too many books. I homeschooled back in the day and loved it. I would have absolutely loved schooling in a schoolie or out on the road! In all fairness, except for crafts, each kid’s homeschool supplies (books and all) fit into one tote (12 x 18 x 9h) that nested/stacked together so it would have easily been possible. I love the fact that you can stop when “life” happens and class for the day is on the side of a mountain or some random road side attraction.
Praise Jesus,, U won me over once you said “this is where we do our prayers” May God continue to Bless you and your Family,, in Jesus name Amen.. 🙏🏻😇👋🏻
I think you have done a wonderful job!! I noticed people made comments about the beds..I think everyone is entitled to a little bit of privacy and maybe your kids wanted that respected. I cant't even imagine traveling with kids,,so kudos to you both.. I have thought so much about traveling in a van and every video i watch inspires me to be that much closer to that dream. Thanks for sharing your wonderful life and adventure.
I’d put some bungee cords around those Mason jars. Glad there have been no mishaps yet! Love the devotional icons.
Michelle Rene in our first year we lost one thing everytime we drove. Now two and a half years later, we have this thing down.
Thanks for mentioning drawbacks as well as perks. It gives a more realistic view of bus design and life.
Does anyone else find there voices really soothing?
Me
MorganAnne143 "their" not "there".
I found it so funny when she said that their kids are 8,6,4 and 2 because it’s such an even number almost like they had kids every 2 years on purpose
What a BEAUTIFUL icon corner! 😍
I love how contented they're, kudos to them hope, they're all doing well in this coronavirus pandemic
Anyone else wondering why they didn't show the kids beds?
Axx Kxx yea , I was . I was a little bit suspect . Bc like they look like a crazy religious family , and he looks hella like dominant . So I’m like it’s definitely something a little weird going on in that bus
This video was super last minute so that's where we put alot of the extra clutter honestly :-)
Angelle Laboard I felt that too when watching; as well as multiple passively made points by the lady, that seemed to indicate she doesn’t like it as much as he does, perhaps subconsciously. As for clutter; leaving it out is an honest show of who the people (really) are IN the home - some people are messy. Some are not. Some like to ‘look like’ they are tidy/happy etc, irrelevant of if it’s true. If you genuinely cared about if it was tidy (and not your image ‘looked like’) - you’d tidy. Before making the video. It also looks like she thinks his card-holder idea, is ridiculous 😬🤫
Honestly I think you may be looking a little too far into it... lol. Someone else was recording and perhaps it was a last minute setup to make the video. 4 kids usually means lots of toys/extra clutter, regardless of whether or not you tidy. I think their bunks have windows judging from the outside. As far as how the woman was acting, I personally am really shy myself and wouldn't do great with a camera in my face lol so that could be what it was (:
Also, how does the dorky lil dad in his sandals seem "dominant"? 😂 just seems like a nice guy who's proud of his work to me
Such a beautiful well thought out build. It has all the modern conveniences but still provides a good amount of space. I also love that they're showing other families that this can be done with multiple children in tow. No more excuses for those families that say it can't be done. Bravo to Rob & Robin 👍🏽😃
I appreciate you still being around NoProGoPronto! I hope all is well.
Why should anyone have to make excuses to you? It's a couple's own decision, not to be pushed on others.
Awesome and so creative. Your children are going to thank you for this life experience!
I'm working on the blueprint for my tiny house, the hard part is going to be the money.
I love the perfect retro mint colour of your bus. It really complements the landscape.
Like that families are taking a 'different path' Good video!
Just a few people are doing what every family dream is, Thing like this family is doing are the best desicions in life. Going on a trip and enjoing places while raising their kids with homeschool. Amazing , Congrats !. I love you !
25pounds of butter for what? 😂😆😁🤣😂😆😁🤣 shiiiit!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I thought the same thing!!!!
You guys seem to work well together. Two very appealing and attractive personalities. I love the way each of you speak. I know there are sacrifices with "schoolie life", but I suspect the benefits for the whole family are worth it. I bet the kids are wonderful, that, as a substantial reflection of their Mom and Dad. God bless you and thanks for the inspiration.
When the "kidzzzzzes" get to be teens replace the beds with closets and a reading nook. Then... Why not buy a 10'x10' wall tent that has the additional closed in tent space in front of the sleeping room for play and daytime games, etc.. That is great space for teens. That would solve a privacy problem. They can still have closets and drawers inside. All those with kids that grow too big. This seems like a great solution. Not hard to put up and down. They can listen to their music outside in their tent and be outside and not under parents feet every moment.
I’m very proud of this people had so many kids no helper !
Anyway to get this eerie feeling that they keep their kids and cupboards the whole time? Maybe I’ve been watching too much of the Turpin case.
Bluntly Blondie me too , this family gives me like a cult type of feeling
Lol no the whole point is fun outside in this country. Doors are rarely closed, that's just where we kept the extra clutter since the video was last minute. Kids were at my folks house for the weekend so we could celebrate our 10 year anniversary.
Yeah, weird. Bunk area looked like a morgue.
I agreeeeeeeee
@@angellelaboard5567 why let me guess because they said prayers and God a couple of times or because she wearing a nice dress?! Jeez, some people ! 🤦♀️🤦♂️
Verry nice couple...would've loved to see the children thought, it would've been nice to see them using the living space naturally.
Take care
This may have been addressed in the previous comments but it has been said that the tinting that is put on the windows of vehicles have very good insulation for windows. I can’t speak for that but it is often stated by van dwellers who noticed a significant improvement after having it done. It would certainly eliminate a large amount of heat and cooling loss. Though intuitively you would expect cooler temperatures because of the shade, but they also say it keeps the heat IN when it is cold.
Love this family. Very laid back for having 4 kids. Impressed.
Love seeing families go through this process! What an experience and way to learn life long skills :)
What a lovely home. As a person that traveled a lot as a child, I would've loved living this lifestyle!
What a lovely thing to say, thanks, glad to hear such good comments.
Do what bus people do sew the material you pick out around reflective material on both sides put magnets in the hem and size them to your windows and you have insulationed windows. It will make a big difference. plenty of how too"s out there. good luck
srq lisa you know we actually have those for when it is very hot out and it does help. I will do a video on that soon
You both seem quite supportive of each other with such uplifting/light/fresh! - personalities.
No hate or anything but those doors on the bunks make them look like coffins
Oh my gosh!!!! Eastern Orthodox Skoolie fam?!?!!!! Hello my brother and sister in Christ!
Love how she talks about her kidzids!
P.s... love her dress!
I just ordered a wallet! Looking forward to receiving it.
Such a wonderful video of the coolest family ever! Loved meeting y'all at Tiny Fest California, Rob & Robin! Y'all are amazing!
Very nice bus, i wish they appreciated more. Kinda felt like more complaining then love. Love what you have. It is perfect!
I remember you guys!!! You were on Tiny House Hunters!! It looks amazing! Congrats!
So glad I came across this video with these regular adventurous that make their own choices for their family.Way to go, and happy adventures!!😎😎😎😎😎😎👍
I love the mirror reflection doors!
Beautiful tiny home! What a gem of an experience you are giving your children exploring your great country!
This is the best homey schoolie I've seen.
I love free living! Thank you!!!!😘❤️❤️❤️
This is my uncle I been in the bus it’s cool!
kevin lauterjung ok.........
We are real people. Hi Kevin!
@@normanirose SO many viewers are unaware that this channel does not belong to the families being *interviewed* . Tiny Home Tours belongs to Chris and G, who also have a Vlog style channel as well, documenting their travels and now their own Off Grid Skoolie Build. If Rob and Robin, from THIS video, had their own channel (which I'm not aware of), I'm fairly sure that Kevin would most likely subscribe.
Are you suggesting that Kevin is fabricating ? If you look closer, you will see that Uncle Rob, from the video, actually responded to Kevin.
Scott Kursch lol .Massive paragraph for such a small point .
I would to have love to see the inside of the kids bunk could you please show next time
Almost last minute video that's where all the mess is 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That’s the perfect place for it ! We’re not livin in DISNEYLAND for gosh sakes.
So the children sleep in wooden boxes! Omg! I would go crazy sleeping like that. They talked about how hot it is, imagine how the children felt. Wow!
It's all super cool but am I the only one who thought "coffin" when I saw the kids beds?
Lol. I suppose the slide open one of those doors when they are actually in bed. 😀 claustrophobic otherwise ..yeeeikes
Yesss I instantly got Claustrophobic
Yeap. I am claustrophobic, so that kind of arrangement wouldn't go well with me. Plus, it really is in the way, if you know what I mean. Suppose one of the kids has a nap during the day, it's kind of awkward to move around. I like the kitchen though.
Not really. I loved spaces like that when I was a kid!
My exact thought lol
This is very inspirational! We are a family of 6, and I really want to go tiny! This goes to show it really is possible! Thanks for the video!
Inspiring. Lovely couple. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for your candid sharing, and caring ..Great presentation.
Great conversion , love the sliding door bath idea . I saw another conversion that used a marine skylight in the shower to give you more headroom . Happy travels !
Wow.. most inspiaring video I ever seen. Live with family of 4 kids n lovely wife in most modest ways. I hope maybe someday I got this oportunity with my kids in Malaysia.
Great tour you guys. We’re a homeschooling family as well. Much love! ❤️
This is such a fantastic idea I have three boys and me and my husband always traveled before we had our boys and still ended up moving around the country in the last six years. Literally packing up the car and just going. We love to move around and home school. We used to live in a fifth wheel but couldn't tow it so we ended up miserable in apartments.
We missing having our own home and having the freedom of moving and exploring.
Nice bus. Really shows what a difference a roof raise makes.
The roof does not look raised to me, the dad's head was touching the ceiling
I was referring to the difference between Chris’ bus, which has a roof raise, and this cats bus.
I don't see any roof raise
A roof raise would be nice.
Beautiful couple, awesome family, and the skooly is just a natural extension. Good job, Mom and Dad, on the efficiency of the design! (And *Road Scholars*! Too cute!)
PS: Catholic Homeschooler Knucklebump! ❤
Beautiful bus! I love how there are actual rooms. I really wanted to see the kids bunks though!
The AC is totally in the way!! This bus would benefit tremendously from a roof raise! Blessings, happy & safe travels ✨🙏🏼✨😊
Inspiring lifestyle, but also inspiring - morning and evening prayer - love it.
I love the huge couch. It is so homey and a great place for the kids to hang out. It is cool that they were able to give each of the kids their own little private space. They packed a lot into this bus. Great video Chris.
Pidasian Hippie goodnolace.to.take a nap
You are right about that. However, I bet that is difficult to do with 4 kids. Hahahaha
Guys they probably leave one of the doors open at night while the kids are sleeping I'm sure they don't just shut them in like that actually it seems like they're doing a really good job
Very nice. The kids are a perfect age to enjoy this lifestyle
Nice build. I’m hoping to build one soon so I found many things you’ve done very helpful.
Happy trails!
Huge bus. Love the bunks would have loved to see the inside of them. Nice couple too. Very calm and serene.
I want to convert an old City bus into my home. I believe that I can do it 😊
I'm glad this works for you and yours. I hope you've been ignoring the ignorant comments and enjoying road life to the fullest.
Too much talking...more scenes would be nice.
Haha! Yea, they talked a “bit” to much! Even when I was speeding... I really keep pressing the speed button and.... STILL talking!!!! .... 😩
Scrumptious they are happy to show it off ! 😡
Barbara-Louisa walker this is not movie baby..you should watch T.V drama or film.
Your head is talking idiot
Very nice L-shaped couch. Nice home features! For those without kids the kids bedroom area could be a second room or room that is a bed/desk combo before the bedroom. In that case, as a single person, it's fantastic
Seems like this is a hippie’s dream come true. Damn Hippies!!! Lmao
What a funny guy. They seem like a great couple. Great bus, great life.
Kids's
hahah Kids's??? I noticed that as well
"kidz-iz" lol
It was driving me nuts. Just kids, not "kidses."
MLK-JEN and she's homeschooling her kidz-iz 🤦🏼♀️ teaching them that kidz-iz is a word 😂
I'm a teacher and have never heard the word "Kidz-iz". Maybe, it's a colloquialism from where she's from? (I know....I ended a sentence in a preposition.) But, perhaps she can learn to say, "Kids", since she's homeschooling.
What’s with all the nay-sayers about the kids bunks being coffins? They must have forgotten what it’s like to be a kid. Kids love cubby spaces-like their own mini house or fort with a door! Looks fun.
Love the Icons!
idk...I wouldve hated this as a kid, I would've wanted friends from school, and to have privacy
April Stjames Not everyone likes to do that alone. Some like to share.
Share what?
Privacy with 3 siblings? That would require a really huge house!
good parenting will instill good principles in their child or children so they grow an learn to love themselves, be themselves, learn the different stages of life and accept the fact that everyone does not peak or excel at the same time. hence the reason for fast bloomers and late bloomers . they would learn not to compare themselves with other peoples and the things they possess; but to be content with whatever it is that they have and use it as a stepping stone and a motivation to aspire and achieve greater things in life:)
I don't think they are isolated. Once in a lifetime opportunity to explore US as a family. Everyone different though!
Truly a beautiful home conversion! Love it better then a tiny house it's much larger!
those bunks look like coffins...
I just said the same thing
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mann almost looks like child abuse..
They do NOT look like coffins Some people are just miserable and find something wrong about everything.If I gave some of yall a million bucks today, you complain about tha color of tha money!!😂Go live your own dreams negative Nancy and Ned
@@marvisfloyd3198 what were we complaining about...we have opinions....just like you just did....🚧
You should do a colab with tiny house giant journey...after COVID-19
Really didn't like this one, it felt so claustrophobic
I think they should have raise the roof. Also, to the front kitchen living room area didn't look claustrophobic at all
Stupid video. The wife looks miserable.
@@saranyasrinivasan3089 you sound miserable
Same , especially the beds for the kids. 😩
R u the one living in it leave them alone ass hole
The butter story is a NIGHTMARE😂
I liked the sofa. You always see on skoolies those short sofas and you know nobody lounges on them. Who can fit on them? With theirs at least all the kids can fit for stories or maybe, just maybe, dad can stretch out for a power nap. But I liked the sofa and the tour. Cute couple.
Thanks for sharing. I liked the overall look, but it wud of been nice if I actually got to see more of the home.
This is the best Bus Life video ever. You two are so cute.
What I found interesting is that by living in one they discovered more needed changes as their life changed. My father built a new home for my mother about every 5 yrs and I recall her saying that you never get the perfect house because life isn't perfect and always changing, therefore the needs.
I have to agree with heading up north in the summer. I live in Phoenix. I have desert camped in the summer but it is easier up north. They did a great job. They were straight about things good and bad. He was a hoot and I mean that in a good way. And a lot of good information. I did think about the rust thing when he started. Buy one from the southwest desert area no rust.
What is it about you roadies and the word "kidzes"? If you are home schooling, do your kids a favor and don't give them improper words to filter through. Nice job on the bus and I agree completely with 'on the road' life education being better and more fulfilling. One question, why no solar panels on the roof?
Bob Texan solar panels are up there, not sure why that wasn't mentioned. Funny catch up kidses, probably nervous in front of camera
Bob Texan - maybe just part of the vernacular of that part of the US. We all knew what they meant.
Give me s break! I am Owner of a small Childcare that includes children kindergarten through 5 th grade. These kids go to public school every day and their language skills leave a lot to be desired and their spelling is appalling. If these “kidzes” only problem is saying kidzes then I say Good Job to the parents! They both seem to have strong language skills with a wide range of word usage. I understood everything they said!
@@kathleenoverton3263 I'm sorry, but someone qualified to teach does not use the word "kidsus".
@@lannalane4247 It certainly wouldn't be the first time that someone accidentally made a grammatical error in front of a camera, then others formed an entire consensus based on one mishap. Consider the remarkable percentage of grammatical and spelling errors made just in comment sections, where people have the *freedom* to proof read, spell check, and make corrections before ever hitting REPLY. Speaking to a camera, with minimal preparation, right after a serious mechanical breakdown, knowing thousands will be viewing, begs for context consideration.
From my perspective, that couple seems extremely poised, innovative, resourceful, highly intelligent, and very thoughtful parents/caretakers. Point is, one mistake caught on camera does not absolutely define a *whole* person, and their capabilities to lesson plan, teach from a curriculum, and properly educate in a virtually one on one setting.
God forbid, I was filmed any day of the week, then judged on a 5 minute snapshot, having one out of at least a dozen lesser redeeming moments of my day. C'mon man. You need to reconsider. Do you really want to be judged by that same measure ?
Great use of space! Love it. *****However, not have AC going down the road, would cause me to get out a bottle of wine. Other than NO AC, love it 🥰 I just know all your friends are happy to see you pull in their driveway ❤️
I'd go crazy there really is a lot of room in there for those kids. They're still little so it probably works but wait till they get older they're going to need their privacy. This reminds me of camping in a motorhome which I did as a child I did it couple times a year for a week I wouldn't want to live in one
Lisa Lanham when kids get older they will already be use to living this way.. so it wont effect them.
Aren't there windows in the bunk areas? It looked, from the outside, like all the windows were preserved.
Christina M you know, those windows are blacked out and there is an insulated wall all along their bunk area.so they are comfortable.
@@TheWhimsicalFamily No they won't. Kids don't remain kids. People develop different needs and tolerances as they get older. They're a cute family but this won't work out for much longer.
@@lanadellover9349 First in general I do agree with you for my family. I don't think I could live in a tiny house or bus. I know our oldest would hate it! Second if this is how they are raised they absolutely can live like that forever. The way we live is new, even up till the 50's every kids didn't have their own room and own bathroom. I did a quick Google search, average house size in 1950's was around 1000sq ft and now apparently it's 2600 sq ft. Basically it feels like a necessity that a family of 6 should have at least 3 or 4 rooms and 2+ bathrooms, it isn't really a need. People were living a long time before the advent of the American McMansion.
Suggestion : For any wall or any cabinet side - - *Chalkboard Paint* Not only for schooling the kids, but scheduling reminders and such.
Excellent!
you need a fridge that runs on electric and propane and solar or deisel.
You just can't go wrong home school. More opened education. Learn the real world. Your children are blessed to have this type of education. I know every parent can't travel like y'all.
But I do wish more children were home schooled. Schools have changed over the years. But I'm 70 and from the old school when 1+1=2 . LOL
I love your design and the colors. So neat and clean organized. Thanks for sharing and walk through.
Safe travel 🙏
Have you been in the state of ARKANSAS
Wonderful people! God bless:)
Look into a minisplit A/C with a ceiling cassette. Very energy efficient. Paint roof white with an elastomeric coating of some sort or something similar. Insulate the roof...tons of heat radiating through that steel.