They quit paying rent to live in a bus! Full skoolie tour & costs

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Salina and Marcelo take us on a tour of their short bus turned Tiny Home. This skoolie conversion cost the same as what they were paying per year for rent in San Diego. This decision to downsize and live a more affordable lifestyle has helped them achieve financial freedom and pursue their dreams.
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0:00 On this week's episode...
1:01 Meet Salina & Marcelo
1:15 Before renovating a school bus
1:56 Renovating the bus
2:14 Total cost
3:12 Exterior bus features
4:15 What's on the roof?
4:47 More exterior features
5:47 Storage garage
6:25 Fresh water system
6:42 Exterior tour continued...
7:50 About the engine
8:05 Welcome inside!
8:40 Convertible bathroom set-up
9:20 Interior overview
10:32 Kitchen tour
15:15 Making room for ice cream (of course)!
16:05 Bedroom
17:01 Dining room
19:08 Power system
20:06 Front cab
20:50 Finding the lifestyle that makes you happy
21:57 Until next time...
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 150

@user-vm5ud4xw6n 10 місяців тому

Great build. I agree. Do it while you’re young. Unfortunately I am from the generation that spent time camping in RV’s but living in them was pretty much unheard of. Now that I’m older, my health isn’t what I wish it was so I’m pretty much grounded. It’s a shame really because i’ve been plagued by an “adventure bug” my whole life. Live large!!

@goldenhippie1984 10 місяців тому

Hugs

@belindadeharms7840 10 місяців тому

Just LOVE see people fulfilling their dream ❤

@karlamunoz9437 10 місяців тому

I have fulfilled mine; being away from you 😂

@nancimiller6850 10 місяців тому

Trellis frame, genius.

@meridethhendry5733 10 місяців тому

I love your bus! So well thought out and beautiful! Such a charming couple.

@peterelliott2681 10 місяців тому

Congratulations on the new of a baby on the way. So happy for the two of you. Best parenting advice is to make sure your never too busy to love and care for each other. Kids always do the best when they see mum and dad in love, and caring for each other.

@mezzamuddle 10 місяців тому

That is excellent advice 😊

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

I’m guessing these wonderful well wishes are for Jenna?? 🩷🩷🩷

@debkincaid2891 10 місяців тому

What a lovely young couple! I love EVERYTHING about this bus. So beautiful: countertops, stair tiles, the table! 😍 Great job. Enjoy!

@joanies6778 10 місяців тому

Good for them choosing a lifestyle that's right fir them! Great job on the bus, even if they'd do a few things differently... it's working.

@cgan2013 10 місяців тому

Not my thing, but to each his/her own. Great job building it out, but I could not do this long term.

@lukekao8136 10 місяців тому

The photos on that table look great the way it is, kind of "old timey" teehee. :)Great job on the entire build.

@helened6896 10 місяців тому

Gorgeous build. Really like the photo table and entry steps. Good success to you two, and stay safe.🌹

@joycedimaggio3816 10 місяців тому

Great idea with the pillow storage!!!

@keithrock939 10 місяців тому

Love Billie the bus 🚐 have a beautiful life and a safe journey God bless ❤️

@janlint7434 10 місяців тому

Your hack for making the slides on the upper cabinets (using the trellis frames) is genius! 😮 I love 💗 that! You did a fantastic job on the whole bus build. Enjoy the open road. ❤

@robinmiller5256 10 місяців тому

Love the 3 window look..very original. Very cool bus! I’ll be doing mine in 2024. Cheers from Montana!

@montanasugrplm 10 місяців тому

GREAT JOB………ITS NICE YOU WERE ABLE TO HAVE A TOILET AND SHOWER………HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU………ENJOY YOUR LIVES AND STAY SAFE………♥️

@junglekutz5625 10 місяців тому

My goodness, you scaled the side of that bus like a spider. Good for you tho......that'll work!

@maryjoschlee2297 10 місяців тому

This build is perfect for many reasons. Maybe a bit heavy,but love the shower toilet set up.

@marisalara7509 10 місяців тому

I love the way your bus turned out! Great job! The design and colors work really well! Thanks for sharing!

@Ilovetherain23 10 місяців тому

If I were roughing it, or a weekend camping trip, I might use something like this. But never to live in full time. The bathroom and refrigerator situation is a deal breaker.

@maryhight6030 10 місяців тому

Beautiful build. Love your home 🤩

@enosyodermattieyoder4298 10 місяців тому

Ok I always watching this channel but I really love the intro music! Good job!

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 10 місяців тому

Thank you!

@ubielreza3047 10 місяців тому

Billy the buuus I love these guys 👊💙

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

We love you!

@lindagibson9528 10 місяців тому

Awe such a lovely couple. Their bus is gorgeous!

@abikeesclerosada 10 місяців тому

Nice bus. Marcelo is from Brazil, he was a professional skater, he won some big competitions. His english is quite good in my opinion.

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Yes!!! His English and his skateboarding are pretty impressive 😉

@tammycruz8189 10 місяців тому

Very beautiful bus safe travels always

@gailsgig 10 місяців тому

You do the most interesting tiny homes and unique builds!!!! I have now followed you for years!

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 10 місяців тому

Thank you!!!

@JaneNewAuthor 10 місяців тому

Great bus, great people, some excellent ideas. Thank you!

@KyleRuggles 10 місяців тому

Lovely bus! Really worried about him living in Texas, given all the craziness, guns, and from what I heard lately, the HEAT! Stay safe in the USA, but so happy they're mobile and not locked down like most folks.

@user-on7zd8yi8g 10 місяців тому

🙄

@flexlevelfitness4713 10 місяців тому

Nothing crazy here. People aren't running around shooting people or sticking them up lmbo.. Just simply the heat... They will not make it unless they have at the least 1 15.5k BTU Ac

@johannemilsom7503 10 місяців тому

I loved watching what you've done. Continue with your fabulous life!

@elisabethm9655 10 місяців тому

You guys did a great job!

@martindowling1401 10 місяців тому

Love your skoolie! Hope you are having fun!

@williamcochell9889 10 місяців тому

Hey guys, Nice bus! Being nosy, just curious, what do you do for a living while traveling?

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 10 місяців тому

Amazing build. Because of their unique interior, they were able to utilize the spaces and looks so organized. 👏👏

@juliedavis3799 10 місяців тому

I have the same tiles on my kitchen backsplash that you have on your steps. I love them!

@lindamarie6574 10 місяців тому

Great bus! Very cozy too!

@rosameijering5161 10 місяців тому

Guys i love how optimistic you are very refreshing

@miremor7807 10 місяців тому

Love the Skoolie …❤ I also saw a house made of recycle materials and stones Cartagena Colombia planeta Juan ❤

@raylenetatum8185 10 місяців тому

Totally awesome build. Wishing this couple fun and safe travels. :)

@CAM-fq8lv 8 місяців тому

Love the dining table and chairs.

@PaiviProject 10 місяців тому

Hey, this tiny home was really nice. Happy Traveling ❤

@bonnies9861 10 місяців тому

What a great couple you are!! I love your outlook on life= doing what makes you happy!!! That is so important!!! Your bus is beautiful ~ enjoy every moment of every day! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

@user-cr5wk6mt6g 10 місяців тому

I love that you guys have a video on Jenna's channel! We saw you in Florence, Oregon at the skate park. You're such a cute couple! What a fun adventure - good for you!

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Aw, thanks so much!!!! We are loving Oregon, Florence was one of favorites!

@rosied9098 10 місяців тому

Love this couple and their beautiful bus! Here's to doing Life your way!

@NKBobcat 9 місяців тому

Great job. The fridge/drawer issue is not a problem at all. Life is a short bus!

@chancecsmith 10 місяців тому

Nice bike. BMX represent.

@HPTFan 10 місяців тому

Love the Reggae music has been playing in the background.

@solorsix 10 місяців тому

Nice work!

@kathejohnson4241 10 місяців тому

Beautiful home. Lovely couple.

@beulahboling5422 8 місяців тому

This is so adorable

@crissy9792 10 місяців тому

Love it, well thought out. An idea for the gap under the drawer(for the wheel well) could you get a pull out basket there? X

@duanelawrence78 10 місяців тому

Awesome thanks for sharing!!✌️🇺🇲

@davidbaron6647 10 місяців тому

Looks Amazing

@cheriemonami 10 місяців тому

Life is short, especially if you're having fun. It is very long if you're not.

@karenm8948 10 місяців тому

Beautiful!!!

@VillelaHN 10 місяців тому

Cute little bus ❤

@vickilgabriel8499 10 місяців тому

I’d love to know more about those fabulous seats! I have a bus the same size as yours and I absolutely love your layout. I love all the best as I’ve seen and I’ve been looking for years I think, gonna tear mine out and start over.

@lynnescaddan8919 6 місяців тому

Thanq for the video At least with no steps, no thieves will get on top of your bus. That resin unit is beautiful. The toilet and shower are a great idea. Your kitchen is great I love those taps. Only thing I'm not a fan off is sliding cupboard doors, I've got them & dislike them.

@mestinks 10 місяців тому

Great cosy bus, I liked the advice about 10 inches in the bed is too much 😅

@emartin851 10 місяців тому

Very nice build!

@juniper617 10 місяців тому

I can see why a couple would pick a skoolie, because you have a fair amount of space. But I don’t think I’d like the setup where you’re not sitting next to each other while driving. You did a great job with the build.

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Trust us- the passenger seat was a big issue! We tried hard to find on that would fit, but it just wasn’t happening. We definitely miss riding side by side, but it’s just something to do different in the next build!

@joannewalter9075 8 місяців тому

Wow great job

@Nivasi 8 місяців тому

JUST finished my 5 window bluebird gas bus. I do NOT live in it FT - but really enjoy being in it & enjoying the travel. And yes they are convenient for camping mine is appx 20 ft long - can park in reg parking spot. Perfect for any Nat'l or State park

@annelee9395 10 місяців тому

Love your new house. I would love to get a bus and build me one like that

@ricksmith7631 10 місяців тому

i noticed something with your batteries which could be an expensive issue later. its called cross-connecting. witht he threee batteries hooked in parallel, you have the battery lead both connected to the same batteries. move one of the leads to the last terminal of the battery bank. this way you draw from all three batteries equally. so if battery one has the positive connected to it, then battery three should have the negative connected there. this forces all the batteries to act in unison, they charge better and last longer. your setup from what i could see draws a majority of its power from the first battery and lets the other two just supply additional current, they wont last long this way. now i only had about 2 seconds to see this so if your connections are already done this way no problem. im a rv tech and have been doing work like this for 26 years, before then i was a diesel tech and we use the same approach to multiple batteries. i do like your setup though and running entirely on electric-and making it work is great. if i were doing this, id wanna go propane but then where i live it gets a little chilly at night 5 months of the year.

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Omg! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this info! We had just completed some “emergency” repairs and the battery area was a total mess. Wish we could have cleaned that up before the tour. We’ve made some changes since, though. Seriously, thank you so much.

@kevinwright7931 10 місяців тому

Converting electricity to heat takes a lot of power.

@nonyabizness.original 10 місяців тому

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” ― Bob Marley

@helanalurie9962 10 місяців тому

Current main stream lifes are like a mental prison? Agree! Best ever description... ❤. Well done to the brave ones living free! ❤❤❤❤ Love the bus!

@upnorthcountrygirl3127 10 місяців тому

Yes I love this

@HonestTruth89 9 місяців тому

17:34 saddest meal I’ve seen in a long time 😂 but beautiful build 🎉

@mariebotha8893 10 місяців тому

Ek is trots op julle Geniet julle vryheid Ek skoon jaloers Dankie dat julle dit vir ons wys❤

@janinafisher101 10 місяців тому

Really nicely done, guys!

@johnsanchez8538 10 місяців тому

Right on 😁

@kaylanewbill3293 10 місяців тому

Finally got notified for videos again. UKposts is being weird.

@meridethhendry5733 10 місяців тому

Me too! I finally had to go to my scribe lists to find them. Today was the first time UKposts notified me again.

@cinnamon8884 10 місяців тому

love it!

@michaeldavies9533 10 місяців тому

Hi guys you did a great job with the build ,you utilised every bit of space so it all works well. Regards from Hereford UK

@bassdivamtm 10 місяців тому

Bravo. Carpe Diem! Beautiful home!

@joel-em3et 10 місяців тому

I love the bus! I love the hippie attitude you both have on life! The gas mileage really sucks though. I guess not so bad if you have a couple ebikes to do your errands instead of starting up the gas guzzler.

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

The big buses get about 5, so we always remember that and try to stay thankful and keep in mind gas is basically our rent!

@StormyDoesVR 10 місяців тому

not gonna lie, it looks like a very nice bus... but my gosh, I think my bedroom has more than 90 square feet, eek

@BaconNDCheese 9 місяців тому

no matter which tiny home channel I watch, every time someone says they love to cook, the shot of the food is always grass with some bread..... lol or just grass and a drink.... Edit: always raw veggies too.. not even cooked for that matter lmao

@rosameijering5161 10 місяців тому

Whow impressed withthe shower

@mielesutter4159 9 місяців тому

I would love a bus like yours. I would find a place to park it and landscape.

@eleanorcramer7986 10 місяців тому

Door looks legit instead of house door. Use security glass film to stop smash ins. See Kurt and Snow Van tips.

@becorations1 10 місяців тому

Very cute build! I don’t think I’ve seen one of these videos with so many regrets. Maybe it’s time to build one to your satisfaction. There are an awful lot of things you don’t seem to like.

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

We love our bus sooo much, but we learned a lot in the process and we are already ready to build another one and make it even better!

@becorations1 10 місяців тому

@@SalinaBastos I imagine the first build is 100% a learning experience. It just sounds like it’s time for this couple to do the same, and I bet it will be amazing!

@bobduron 3 місяці тому

I have the exact bus that I am converting. I want to move the electrical from the front to the left side. How much trouble was it for you? Where did you move it too?

@rickdejean4649 10 місяців тому

Cute couple

@kerryowen-holmes3719 10 місяців тому

Very nice. What about adopting a cat?

@t.j.m3987 10 місяців тому

I always wonder where these people park legally?

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Sometimes it’s a challenge but we have a a great community full of resources

@kntwing23 10 місяців тому

they still need money for food/gas etc? how do they get $$?

@glendacolter3061 10 місяців тому

Is there a bathroom? I couldn’t see

@forbiddenknowledgeseeker 10 місяців тому

Rad!

@Lisa-eo9gd 10 місяців тому

Can you support yourself as a professional skateboarder? What is the average length of a skateboarding career? How can anyone afford to run something that gets ten miles to the gallon of gasoline? (Especially with California gas prices.)

@RebelwheelsNYCShow 10 місяців тому

I like the idea of living in a bus but what do you do for security? if your bus is stolen, you lose your vehicle AND your home?

@michaelcummings7246 10 місяців тому

How often are you going to be leaving your home for more then a couple hours when you take it with you everywhere you go? Besides if you get away from other people out in the greater outdoors where it's quiet and you can really enjoy it there's no one around to take it.

@bethdavis5470 9 місяців тому

20,000.00 extra aside from the bus and u did most the labor!! Was much of that for engine or transmission work??!!

@michelelindseth8250 10 місяців тому

How do you buy a bus?

@kamikazitsunami 10 місяців тому

Goes inside 8:08

@shaxnozanasimova7547 10 місяців тому

🤩🤩😍😍🥰🥰😚😘😚😘

@splashesin8 10 місяців тому

😊

@johnston2629 10 місяців тому

how do you wash clothes?

@SalinaBastos 10 місяців тому

Laundromats, or friends houses! In Baja they have the best laundry service- you drop it off and pick it up the next day beautifully sorted and folded!