Tour of Double Decker School Bus Conversion - Tiny House - ep. 02
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The Tour of our 1968 two story school bus. My wife and I decided to move into this double decker purple bus to start a simple life. A tiny house has many large advantages. We were fortunate enough to find a bus with most of the work already completed.
The bus has
two propane furnaces
instant hot water heater
large bathroom
a covered back deck
a overhead deck upstairs
100 gal propane tank
7000 generator
two water storage tanks
dual fuel tanks
dual blackwater tanks
a grey water tank
central vac
We are planning on installing a spiral staircase, rocket stove that heats water, compost toilet, and a smaller instant water heater, in the near future.
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That's freaking sweet man ! I would scoop that up too. If and when you get the place spruced up , can you show us how it turns out ? Cheers
I live in a skoolie. 1975 Ward over an IH. Pretty nice. $2300 in it. Powered by my Prius. I live on 150 acres wooded, private property. Ditch life.
Tiny house? Bigger than a lot of apartments. lol
GOOD LUCK Bryce. Live your dream and I hope it all works out for you. = )
NO WORRIES, REALLY AWESOME SIGN
Somebody had a lot of time and money to spend. Very unique!
Great double decker
I'll be blogging the construction in a few months... my budget is sooo much lower than Bryce's haha... so far I've framed everything in reclaimed and donated wood.
when i saw the bob marley sticker on the fridge at 3:02 i cringed so hard
+WhiteBwoi why?
+Sam Harper because there are so many people like him who just dick ride marley i mean i could be wrong maybe he actually likes some of his songs and maybe he listens to some john holt or peter tosh as well but many just have his merch and really dont know the slightest bit about him or reggae as a whole
The stickers were there when we got the bus, along with the dancing bears :)
Harvey Milne hhhh
Bryce Phelps
5:15 my favorite part rofl
hows this coming along? I just noticed this video was two years ago.
it still needs some. but for now it good .
are you planning on getting it on the road ?
THUMBS UP,COOL.
A recirculating or cassette toilet would be more sanitary and suitable for muicipal sewage treatment. I wouldn't want to use a composting toilet if I had an intestinal or digestive infection. BTW, human waste is not the same as leftover scraps from fruits or vegetables. Bacteria, viruses, metabolic byproducts from medications are present. Untreated runoff could contaminate rivers and streams.
The compost toilet gets emptied into a 55 gallon drum where it sits for roughly 18 months before I compost into hay. Just the current process I have going. Thanks :)
Is it legal to drive on the road
Why don't ya raise the 2ed floor ceiling another 2 ,1/2 feet
The gasoline will cost you for this size, great inspiration though, I'd personally would of left the top part, the extra weight you don't need, if traveling.
Thing was made to carry 50 200 pound kids anyway
No Sir. upstairs should only be sleeping area
Yeah I would not put the washer and dryer upstairs. That's just insane and not practical or convenient at all.
when you get fed up with these ridiculous rents .....this is plan b
anyone else really bothered by how careless he handles everything? I flinched everytime he slammed a door
yes....!!!! Geezus I would be thrilled to have the dam bus !! seems like he could care less!!!.
He already said that almost everything's going to be replaced because a lot of it was shoddily done.
It's a bus they were built to carry school kids. They're pretty tough.
He acts as if he is nonchalant because he thinks he is privileged to own such a bucket of useless rusty bolts...
Hypersensitivity is a treatable condition....
So many negative comments. One thing I fail to get out of it was how much did you pay? Would that help me decided weather you got a POS or a real score? Would all you naysayers turn down a deal at say $500 or $4500? Just saying.
Theres a bees nest here. It's new.
Now that those asssholes let me alone, i can be honest. Two years ago when I made that snarky post I had no clue what I was talking about. I do 100% design tiny home floor plans. Im certified through AutoCad Revit, and thats where all my work is done. I now see the benefits of having a composting toilet for some people, but i will say i do advise against it to new Rv'ers or people who arent savy with that kind of maintenance. Also, calling you a hick was out of line. I apologize, of course you still had the bus, no point in me dragging you into that.
My eyes rolled back when he got to 'spiral staircase'. Poor bus.
sixmagpies 😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I see something different on youtube everyday
this poor guy... he has no idea what a bag of trouble & misery he just bought
holy shit
BOX o trouble...but life is about learning so...yep
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He will have the living spaces in tip top shape quickly . With $1500/month to spend on improvements, the engine can come last.
If it ran well I'd leave the drivetrain alone. He's obviously out to save money, and adding solar panels won't help with squat at this point.
SuperDrMaximum REALLY ! I agree SuperDrMaxium ! , he bought this load of rust and shit ???!!!
How much did they pay you to take this off their hands?
This is awesome.. I was wondering who bought that bus.. I was looking at it in early 2012 late 2011 for my wife and I but by the time I gathered the $$$ they said someone JUST bought it.. LOL I like the videos you did of the "fix up" I hope y'all have the greatest time traveling. If you are ever in Houston look me up.(message me here lol)
How much was it listed for?
Lol, free radicals from a microwave.
First thing id figure out is relocating that 92 gallon propane tank or building some sort of protective frame for it. Lol.
Winter Snowflake naw first thing is id say rip out alot of shit inside it like that carpet on the top floor where the human piss and jacuzzi was and alot more stuff
Love this, wish you'd make more videos. You def got me inspired to do my bus conversion!
I had the microwave taken out of my van when I bought it. I agree with the opinon on free radicals. Best cook naturally. When one is on the road, getting fresh food everyday is not a problem!
I would worry more about that fast food you are stuffing your crawl with, than the microwave, which isn't really for cooking anyway, except for popcorn.
A microwave heats things up. Who "cooks" with their microwave? "Opinions" on scientific fact are absolutely hilarious.
If you are going to make a tour video of a small living space like this, do it when the project is complete. To make a lifestyle like this seem attractive. This video is very deterring.
+Mama Spooky Shit doesn't get done overnight, moron.
or do it during the project to show people its not the easiest thing to do and takes some work
Deterring is great. People should see that the best things in life are not easy.
I live for the optimism
what good is hunching over all the time?
Looks like a heck of a project and I wish you well.
You seem like an intelligent man, I'd take another look at that microwave "free radical" idea. I'd never heard of it so did some googling and there really doesn't seem to be any actual science to back that up... a lot of stories but no real science.
I think that was a joke.
Yes, rust is an issue here, come summer going to give it a rust treatment and seal it up, coat the bottom and replace what needs replacing. the chassis seems not so bad it's the floor joist that are horribly rusted. Hopefully the other rust will move slow;)
This guy is not a fan of microwaves "because of the free radicals." Saying that he clearly has no idea what a "free radical" is.
badbiker666 😂😂😂😂 I know
I've seen that bus before. I'm thinking at a barter fair in Washington State.
I've got a double decker and it has a spiral staircase at the front...dont' let anyone tell you 'it can't be done' lol! I'm going to visit your facebook page and see how you guys are doing...hope you are enjoying the journey, sweet bus!
What a giant cluster fuck that bus is!
not a clusterfuck you amatuer.
did you see the house wiring? heavy duty
+MetusBatman V3
Shut up, Moron.
yeah this is the most repelling tiny home I have seen so far. So out dated and the appliances are overkill but if it is comfort your aiming for then this is the right project.
MetusBatman V3
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Id flip everything sitting, reading, living room, cush room upstairs bedroom on lower level. Having to crouch down to walk around lame. That one thing I despise. Dunno how pple can tolerate crouching down walk around. Bus upstairs fit for mongs lol. Nice vid. Dont pay any mind to lack of ambition comments. Ur passionate. Passion a rarity. Thanks for sharing
If this is the same bus I saw when wanted to buy one, I'm Glad it was him, and Not me !
Unless of coarse it was being sold when finished !
This bus as it is, in this video, would take a certain amount of time & money !
Not that I wouldn't want to work on it. But sometimes you just have to have something
ready to go [ as in live in ] ( turn-key ) right now !
Spiral staircase? So much more to do. 20k later it'll still be a heap.
Spiral Staircase is in and 20k into this heap is much better than the 20k a yr in interest on my old residence. The project is overwhelming at times though
I can imagine, I remodel homes and there's not nearly the challenge you face. You have a money pit on your hands.
Coltsfan520 and it's his money pit. u a very negative fan colt. maybe Bryce might come up trumps with this.
I like this bus. Sadly some people feel all they want to do is to trash up this video. This is really a historic bus and he does want to drive it. It needs a new motor. I like this guy.
DUDE,you MUST make your top roof a pop up. huge .lucky .i bet you can't wait to stop giving that $1500 dollars a month away .
Hey ! ive been working with designing a house
on wheels and i was wondering if you could take
a look on the video and also if you have any
tips or suggestions. I would really appriciate
that. The video "tiny house idea" is just 1 minute
long so it wont take much of your time.
Shouldn't the washer/dryer go downstairs with all the kitchen/bathroom stuff ... do you want to be crouching over loading, unloading and folding clothes? That seems weird.
I'm adding a bus on top of my bus and probably a couple mini "life buses" as well .When I'm finished I'll challenge you to a drag race and loser takes all ,ttyl
Does it have 2 ice makers in both refrigerators, a silent but violent generator to run the sub woofers and the disco ball, and the escalator up to the dance hall? Either way I like it....
5:13 dead
Jayden Vlog
lol
Too funny
I like the large shower. Two people can shower at the same time, saves water and it's more fun.
Simple life? There is as much stuff on that bus as a normal house, I don't see the difference apart from it being smaller.
No rent or mortgage or taxes lol, not much of a bill
people who think this is a ugly piece of shit doesn't have a open mind and a creative mind. once you get it fixed this will be a cool tiny home!!
LOVE IT..IF YOU EVER WANT RID OF YOUR HEAP PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL..
ALL THE BEST IN YOUR NEW UNIQUE LIFE...
YOU GIVE ME HOPE... XX
MR 'GREENWOOD' IS A LITTLE JEALOUS...IDIOT
Did anyone else notice the bob Marley sticker on the freezer or was that just me.
i think i saw this bus in the parking lots on west coast dead tours in the 90's!
I'm not homeless or anything like that .Thank merciful God but I'm liking these house you guys are calling homes I think it's cool I wouldn't mind living in something like this but have my own piece of property to set it there
i definitely saw it in Eugene in 94 and Portland and Seattle in 95 i think, if i can get around to going through my pictures ill see i i can find some pictures of it i know i have some i was fascinated and envious of all the different double decker school buses in the parking lots and shakedown streets!
do you have these pictures? thank you
This thing doesn't even run! It needs to be gutted, and start from scratch, looks like a fire trap to me. I agree with the other poster, be cheaper and cleaner just to buy and RV that runs and drives. Bet this thing still wont be road worthy in ten years.
Well, failure would be wonderful. We'll see if it happens
Could you stand up in your 1500 a month apartment? Good luck.
Wonderful idea, horrible execution
It will be interesting to view the transformation.
Yes
I think he wants to burn the place down any min
Thanks, Yes the bus is just under 14' so travel might be a bit more legal. Upstairs is mostly going to be a sleeping storage area for that reason. Sorry the microwave thing is mostly a inside joke, I try not to use them whenever possible because I'm just not convinced its safe long term with the way it alters food. And the engine I was contemplating swapping for diesel but then priced propane (the existing one is converted to run on propane) at $1.79 I know less power and mpg but the price.
it has a 366 in it, no sure yet about the weight, the good news is it's converted to run on the propane so I wouldn't have to fill up both fuel tanks. Bad news is propane = less hp. Going to get it running and see how it handles the load. Then I also have a separate newer diesel bus as a backup plan for the motor and axles/air brakes. Really making it up as I go.
Thanks, the plan is to build a rack on top to house solar panels, solar water heater, and a solar heater, but in the future. Just to expensive to complete now and I need to move in sooner than later. I'll check out the video..and see what this layout is all about
yes a small rotten rv, wouldn't have 480sq ft, all metal construction, either porch, 2 fresh water storage tanks, full size shower, or the cool look. lots of people say this to me, but I didn't have 20K
We want to drive it around but not to often. 14' is the maximum height in washinton liftlaws.com/washington_lift_laws.htm
We are into the whole project probably 10k right now.
You should add a firemens pole
what a pile.. I know a lot about electrical and mechanical, I dont see this hunk moving. I dont think this guy has a clue, he has gotten into a nightmare. I liked the compressor tank for the brakes and/or the single battery for power. Use maybe 4 deep cycle marine batteries in parallel, then you got something. Solar w/inverter @ 400 watts could solve problems
ha, you motivate me
I have to agree. I am not trying to be rude, but the weight of that bus with the propane tank, water tanks, weight of the second story...etc is a bit worrying. You will be taxing that engine, clutch, tranny and rear axle like mad. It just looks unsafe. Best thing for you is to salvage the goodies and invest in something a bit more...safe.
I'm not sure yet, when towed it was 15k on the rear axle. We have weight in mind when building but aren't to worried about it. thanks
The first Floor height is just over 6 foot. Upstairs 45". The maximum height is 14' making this the largest it can get.
Awesome, thanks. Upstairs is mostly for sitting and sleeping, but yes it will take some getting used to.
Dont drink when filming
do you guys drive this around? isnt it some kind of illegal?
cambodian bihh' no wtf
DreamyMillie _ well it would technically be illegal If they don't have the right license to operate that thing
DreamyMillie _
Well they happen to have a "back porch" with non mounted patio furniture and other crap, so that would make it illegal.
I'm sure, if this place was gutted and started from scratch it could be amazingly beautiful and cool... But right now, it just looks like some busted ass mess.
And with all the weight of the full size shower, dishwasher, other appliances, I doubt this thing would get very far down the road.
Unless they're comfortable living in dumpy conditions, and not actually traveling in it, it would get the job done. But if they're looking for a safe and cost efficient tiny home that can travel round the country, they have a lot of work to do. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the second floor just collapsed due to all the excess weight that was once up there, I can't believe it had a jacuzzi tub and 3 toilets!!! Hearing this, I'm positive this beast hasn't run down a road in many many years. The whole thing should really be gutted, fumigated, and aired out for at least a week, especially if they mention it smells of cat/human urine when the bus comes with windows and ventilation fans.
It really is a hazardous situation as it is... And the guy giving the tour seems to be quite content leaving pretty much everything in besides the microwave... He says he won't use a microwave due to "free radicals" yet trying to drive this death trap down the road would waste so much fuel and cause a lot of pollution as is. And having food from the microwave is a lot safer than living in some moldy dump stained with urine, the carbon monoxide must be terrible.
Just got to the part in the vid where they show under the hood.... hah, yeah, that bus isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It's also missing headlights/tail lights. And that front "balcony" area hanging over the engine space... definitely not legal on the road.
No, this thing is not the ticket when it comes to hitting the road. The entire under carriage is completely rusted. I think this thing will cost a whole lot of money to fix up, and just hearing all times he says "I don't know what this is for" - he is way out of his element.
Omg. The entire water filter is covered in mold... and he said they had to WD40 the door just to access it... Holy shit. I'm done. Hahahaha
drinkallthesunshine thankyou ! He/she basically called me an idiot
drinkallthesunshine - Lol! A jacuzzi and three toilets upstairs, PLUS the full gold rimmed shower spells ... traveling (maybe but unlikely) brothel in its past life! 😉😂
How many dishwashers do you need?
Pr3ct well, we haven't used the one we installed. but we still only have one mecanical dishwasher
Bryce Phelps
my dad had a macanical diswasher
but mum hated being called that
Michael its a secret thats great
+Michael Fuckmachine LoL!!
In my van there are two dishwashers. My girlfriend and me.
sorry it was just a joke, but kinda, yes I pay $1500 for a house to shower in now.
Okay in its hey day this bus must have been fucking awesome. Best part of it is the balcony parts. I'd chill there while on the open road.
Probably about 10K currently, In this video 5K for the bus and 500$ for towing
gonna need a big cummins
I do not know much about these rigs, but by the size of that air tank it is not for the horn... I put my chips on the air brake system.
yah, I like to wash by hand but this was brand new and free so it it went
i just went through the video and comments section too.. 😂😂😂😂 i m just rolling trolling on the ground by laugh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
i love his dry humor. "that way you can tow another bus" lol
"There's a bee's nest. That's new."
"Here's the engine. It runs on gas... or propane... actually, I don't think it runs on anything right now."
Those were great.
Looks like Bryce has stumbled on a long term hobby, enjoy.
I personally think its badass, what you should do on the top is something like a popup camper except the ones that slide upwards on a hydraulic lift and its completely all metal, then you could have an 8 foot upstairs when its up and 4 foot when its down so you could meet height reuirements, sounds like a plan to me lol Wouldnt be too hard just need some sheet metal, a lift for the roof, some gasket like for a slideout, and a saw lol. If you dont get it google image for double decker rv 3rdpic
do you have any plans to drive this on the road if so please tell me are there any requirements to legally drive the bus. My wife and I want a life on the road until we can build an earth house. How much money have you spent so far? I really like how you put two buses on top are there any restrictions on how tall you can make the bus for driving requirements? thank you and good luck!
Love this!!! But why not convert it to solar power....I'm a scary cat to propane tanks....lol....and put a rain saucer on the top of the hip home to catch the rain water to keep your fresh water tanks full? Just some ideas I thought.....I believe the space can be better organized, I would gut the entire thing out and start from scratch. check out a vid called 6 rooms into 1....it wont be exact but it gives great ideas.....of course you may have already finished this project...lol
justa word on microwave if you keep as spray bottle of fresh drinking water and when you microwave mist all food with water it creates a stem barrier it doesn't kill food that way trust me i know this from experience i discover this will cooking in a bbq restaraunt ove ten yrs ago and still use that trick today infact doing that will actualy restore left ovr food to put proper amount of miosture back in it so think bout this before you tear that mic out just a thought nice project by the way
notice the rot in the floor pan early on. Ive personally grossed 60,000-90,000# on a three axle straight truck chassis on a regular basis. even gone airborne on gravel roads with that kind of weight with no negative effects. Id avoid rusty trucks like the plague. Id also avoid a bus from a rural school district. Gravel roads hammer the shit out of a vehicle and they tend to rust in places not easily seen.
I bet it gets 2 miles to the gallon
When you stay too long on the second floor you will start looking like the guy who rang the chrchbells!!! Hahahaha!!! Nahh...just kidding!!! I had a caravan and putted lots of stuff in to be totaly independent when on the go!! But now I am very happy with my new house and new family life!! Just had to change continent and hemasphere!!!
also im guessin that 366 will probably run they probably took things apart to clean the parts up also being chevrolet if youwanted to change engines you halve a pretty open book there even a duramax as there are stand alone controls available but a 6.2 diesel would almost bolt right in, same bell housing on all these engines just tryin to help
Knock the big stuff off and chemical treat with por 15 or something similar. Another way is to starve the oxygen and mouisture with a coat of roofing tar. Ive seen old farmers coat machinery with kerosene then drive around a dusty road. The dust combines with the kerosene to make a nice moisture barrier. Good luck with the project.
ZOMG! This is what I am wanting to do, we will have three kids soon and want to live full time on the road, so we will need darn near that amount of space. Since you bought it in the US, I imagine it is street legal, how tall is it from ground to roof? Have you had any issues with over passes?
Can anyone tell me why there is no market for used toilets? There's a joke in here someplace.. Any remodeling job you watch the toilet gotta go asap...
Lot's of work, time and money went into making that bus. Pretty cool score getting it already like that. Must have saved a bundle over doing it all yourself. All those parts and pieces costing more and more every day. Good luck with your project.