Pretty sure I've probably watched every skoolie video on UA-cam over the last few years. So I have to say it. YOU ARE THE MAN!!! Wow what a great job!!!
Beautiful build!! Just a little thought, when I had my ladder exposed like that I found someone climbing on my roof attempting to steal my solar and a/c unit. What I did was I put sheet metal over the length of the ladder, with a security lock on the bottom....makes it harder for someone to access your rooftop!👍👍👍👍
I've had my rv 44 years now and I took off the ladder back in 1991 after crossing the border because I had 3 big dumb galoots from the migra up on my roof and I yelled at them, it takes 3 big dumb galoots to look at a flat roof wtf your going to cave in my roof it's not a rental, and there reply was that we're doing our job and my reply was you want to do your job then go down to the river everybody knows that's where the drugs cross dum ass , I was pissed, well after that I spent 1000 dollars in material replacing the roof and I did all of the work. No more ladder no more problems , I get on the roof through the escape hatch up in front from my queen size bedroom not a problem 👌
That is one awesome camper you have there. I'm no stranger to homemade campers. Our family started out with a 1953 GMC 36 passenger school bus, that my dad build into a camper, and then watched and helped him build 3 more campers over the years. All our campers have been to Florida and California and up the western sea board back home to Canada. Great memories growing up.
I can't wait to see more videos I'm currently working on my skoolie. I'm thinking about slide outs but I have no idea how to do that. Cant wait for more videos! Awesome work you have done.
Really love the skoolie conversion. My concept would be more live/work where it can serve as a mobile production unit for filming and editing on location.
I have watched a ton of these videos but Lord have mercy " This Takes the Cake ! and I mean every world out of my little brian. ---- I know it's a labour of love ,but would you make one if some one ask you for a custom build one like it just asking ? I think you have a fantastic home on wheels every thing is spectuclar ! Cheers!
I hate to pry but what do you do for a living to be able to do all this. I can only wish one day to live as wholesome as you and your family. God bless!
@@diyalaskanlifestyle that makes me want to add a similar system to our 40’ Thomas!...Although I’m designing a drop down patio deck for that extra space, but first raise the roof 20”! ...Maybe the mini camping schoolie would be a the one for the pullout🤷🏽♂️ Great work on yours!
I have a hard time seeing through the window, I’d put the window as high as possible or maybe a small window above the door. I might install a camera so I can see out that side of the bus. Other then that it’s awesome and the look I was going for
Thanks for the tour. It looks great! Unfortunately, it’s hard to hear everything you’re saying because of the background music. We’d love to see more content without the music.
Thanks for the input, This was my first video and I was really struggling with the audio, I think I have it somewhat figured out now so audio should be more clear in the upcoming videos
I have a 40ft 1977 AMC Bus. I wanna install slide-outs, can you point me in the right direction for installation/where did you get the slide-outs? Thanks.
I removed the slide outs/hardware from a toy hauler that had a small fire in it. If you take good measurements and remove all hardware you’ll be able to do this pretty easily. if not lots of time & engineering which I’m not against and usually the route I take
@@diyalaskanlifestyle how about the height of the skoolie. Is roof too close to your head? How much space would you say is there between your head and the roof? And the 30k is including the bus? And is that slide out being a problem? I am guessing it's automatic?
@@omgsam7185 I put a drop ceiling in mine, the only reason I raised the roof 2’ is to be able to get the slides in it without too much modifications. 12” raise is plenty if you are only raising for head clearance. I bought the bus for $1500 back when you could get them cheap
Your build STILL stands out as one of the best for that slide out and raise! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Pretty sure I've probably watched every skoolie video on UA-cam over the last few years. So I have to say it. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
Wow what a great job!!!
Thank you
Beautiful build!! Just a little thought, when I had my ladder exposed like that I found someone climbing on my roof attempting to steal my solar and a/c unit. What I did was I put sheet metal over the length of the ladder, with a security lock on the bottom....makes it harder for someone to access your rooftop!👍👍👍👍
Nice tip, thanks for watching
I've had my rv 44 years now and I took off the ladder back in 1991 after crossing the border because I had 3 big dumb galoots from the migra up on my roof and I yelled at them, it takes 3 big dumb galoots to look at a flat roof wtf your going to cave in my roof it's not a rental, and there reply was that we're doing our job and my reply was you want to do your job then go down to the river everybody knows that's where the drugs cross dum ass , I was pissed, well after that I spent 1000 dollars in material replacing the roof and I did all of the work. No more ladder no more problems , I get on the roof through the escape hatch up in front from my queen size bedroom not a problem 👌
Have a switch inside that you can use to hit that ladder with a 10,000 volt charge.
That will modify their attitude.
That is one awesome camper you have there. I'm no stranger to homemade campers. Our family started out with a 1953 GMC 36 passenger school bus, that my dad build into a camper, and then watched and helped him build 3 more campers over the years. All our campers have been to Florida and California and up the western sea board back home to Canada. Great memories growing up.
Thanks for doing the tour. Your gig looks pretty good. Love the slide outs that you’ve put in.
Best skoolie I've seen. Beautiful build
Thanks 👍
Damn dude, what I freakin build and congrats on your disciplined approach I could not believe the transformation!
Holy shit, man. That’s incredible! She looks well-built and absolutely beautiful.
Thank you
That bus is epic! Very excellent work!!
very very nice build I'll have to work hard to be able to even come close to your build
Fantastic build. I love the construction videos even more than finished ones
Thanks for watching
This is the most Beautiful Bus Conversion I have ever seen! You could start a business building these Buses for folks! I’m totally impressed! WW
Thank you
I can't wait to see more videos I'm currently working on my skoolie. I'm thinking about slide outs but I have no idea how to do that. Cant wait for more videos! Awesome work you have done.
Greets from Germany. Do you know that Montag is monday in German?
Great looking build! 🙂👍
This is an awesomne build!
Thank you
Great conversion! You really did a great job!
Thank you and thanks for watching
You build amazing bus. With the pull out sure made it big inside. Beautiful bus!!!
The best I have ever viewed!
Thank you
Nice job… looks like a lot of work but well worth it.
Great build would love to have a skoolie like this
You did a great job! The add on of the slide outs gives it so much room!
Thank you
Awesome Scotty!
Thanks bro
That's beautiful! What a build!
Fantastic, best school bus conversation ever!
Thank you
Really love the skoolie conversion. My concept would be more live/work where it can serve as a mobile production unit for filming and editing on location.
love your intro! 😁
One of the finest I’ve seen
Excellent Build...
Beautiful job!
Thank you
Dang,,, truly a work of art!!
Thanks for watching
Awesome Job!
Thank you
Awesome build Sir!
Thank you
Awesome job, looks fantastic!
Thank you
I have watched a ton of these videos but Lord have mercy " This Takes the Cake ! and I mean every world out of my little brian.
---- I know it's a labour of love ,but would you make one if some one ask you for a custom build one like it just asking ? I think you have a fantastic home on wheels every thing is spectuclar ! Cheers!
Thank you, I don’t think I’ll be building another one. It was a cool project it just took so long to complete and I just want to enjoy it
very nice design.........congrats
Thank you
Nice bus... really well done.
Thank you
Looks nice
Thank you
The 488 Inn , if it was mine I'd call it the 420 express , sweeeeet
Wow, you are a talented guy
Thanks, it was a lot of work
I hate to pry but what do you do for a living to be able to do all this. I can only wish one day to live as wholesome as you and your family. God bless!
I work 12hr shift work at a refinery which gives me 14 days off out of every 28. Thanks for watching
This is a very nice bus
Thank you
Wicked,, love it!!
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This is nice
Motorized gearing for the pull out or are you using a hydraulic or pneumatic system?
Cable with electric motor, I’ll be putting together another more detailed video of the slides soon
@@diyalaskanlifestyle that makes me want to add a similar system to our 40’ Thomas!...Although I’m designing a drop down patio deck for that extra space, but first raise the roof 20”! ...Maybe the mini camping schoolie would be a the one for the pullout🤷🏽♂️
Great work on yours!
@@brandonsmith3060 thank you, our roof raise was 24”
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Nice work
Great job
Thank you
let know if its up for sale
Probably the most unique build. How much did this end up costing you?
I didn’t keep track prob 20-30k but a lot of my man hrs
How do you like your door? I have been looking to replace ours.
I have a hard time seeing through the window, I’d put the window as high as possible or maybe a small window above the door. I might install a camera so I can see out that side of the bus. Other then that it’s awesome and the look I was going for
Thanks for the tour. It looks great! Unfortunately, it’s hard to hear everything you’re saying because of the background music. We’d love to see more content without the music.
Thanks for the input, This was my first video and I was really struggling with the audio, I think I have it somewhat figured out now so audio should be more clear in the upcoming videos
how much did it cost to add the slide out?
How did you install the slide?
I’ll have another video out soon with the slide install
What was the total cost?
I have a 40ft 1977 AMC Bus.
I wanna install slide-outs, can you point me in the right direction for installation/where did you get the slide-outs?
Thanks.
I removed the slide outs/hardware from a toy hauler that had a small fire in it. If you take good measurements and remove all hardware you’ll be able to do this pretty easily. if not lots of time & engineering which I’m not against and usually the route I take
The slideouts don't compromise structural integrity?
It probably does a little bit but I did weld a pretty heavy duty frame for the slides to sit in
Where do your kids sleep, do the living room couches convert into beds?
Yes the couch folds down and we have a blow up mattress
Is it called 488 because it is 488 square feet with the slide outs..just thought i would take a guess..
I called it that because 488 it is the prefix of our phone numbers in North Pole.
Can awning come out with fridge slide extended out ?
Yep
Novice question: how much did it cost and can we buy one??
I didn’t keep track, if I had to guess prob30k I do think there is some guys down in the states building or atleast doing the roof raises for people
@@diyalaskanlifestyle how about the height of the skoolie. Is roof too close to your head? How much space would you say is there between your head and the roof?
And the 30k is including the bus? And is that slide out being a problem? I am guessing it's automatic?
@@omgsam7185 I put a drop ceiling in mine, the only reason I raised the roof 2’ is to be able to get the slides in it without too much modifications. 12” raise is plenty if you are only raising for head clearance. I bought the bus for $1500 back when you could get them cheap
How does insurance work with something like this
It was easy for me it’s registered as an RV
While the time and effort in this build is obvious, this is no skoolie. No individuality at all. I guess if your into the RV vibe it would be great.