Family of 7 Outgrew Their Bus so They Built a Tiny House on Top
Jeff, Anna, and their 5 children live in a DIY Double Decker Skoolie and I've never seen anything like it. Their 40 foot school bus was just not big enough for this family of 7 and so they cut the roof off and framed up a Tiny House loft extension to add two more bedrooms to their home AND a bunch more utility. Subscribe to the Sweet Sweet Buslife to get a glimpse into their full time life on the road! / @sweetsweetbuslife
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Driver's Area
00:52 Living Room
01:40 Hidden Dining Room Table
01:55 Their Kitchen
02:55 How They Built the Second Story
03:55 What Did it Cost?!
04:07 The Exterior
05:37 Off Grid System
06:10 Jeff's Work Space
06:35 The Kid's Bunks
06:46 The Bathroom
06:57 The Ants of Bimbleby Hill
07:16 Upstairs Air Conditioning
07:25 The Master Bedroom
07:48 THE 2ND FLOOR
08:30 Buslife Baby
09:13 Follow the Sweet Sweet Buslife!
I think this is awesome, their children look very happy and healthy.
Right these comment ppl with their westernized thinking couldn’t survive without a “house” mean while this guy has solar panels extra energy and all this shit well prepared . And he doesn’t look broke or rich but definitely not broke . The kids love it kids love being outside !!!!!!!!!!! . I mean once they get 12 -13 I’m sure they’re smart enough parents to know when to buy a home. This guy can sell his energy from his solar panels. He’s living an amazing life fuck the haters
It’s great how the parents get a full size king bed while the kids get shoved into shelves at night. Definitely cool and not abuse at all.
First of all, there are 2 human beings on that bed, and even more importantly, these two are like 5 times each the size of the kids, and obese.
Abuse is a stretch…
@@jordyb57 depriving children of adequate space/shelter/privacy is a form of abuse, especially when its 100% intentional, and the family has the means to provide enough space for their children
Only in America would that be considered abuse. Lol
LMAO, it's a place to sleep...it's not like they got lock in there 24/7.
seems like a dream home for a couple but not an entire family especially when the kids get older, i just think think this is the dad’s personal dream
I watched a video about families in buses and they really emphasized that kids don’t have space or privacy. I think that might be true here as well. 😕 the kids space seems way too small with virtually no privacy.
There’s children that live in 1bedroom, overcrowded apartments that are unhealthy and unlivable. I see a family how have a clean, organized space who incorporate reading, meal preps together and workmanship.
@@Gheuns3251they don’t have privacy. This is objectively not enough space for all of those kids. You saying that there are other worse environments doesn’t negate the fact that they have their kids living in a sardine can by choice
@@Gheuns3251yeah but the issue is those families who cram into a 1 bedroom is typically due to no finances. These people have the money to make more space for the children. They cannot even sit up in their beds for crying out loud
@@peko3996yup! Exactly. oMg ThEy R sOOooo qUiRky 🥴 with e bus this heavy, where can they reallly go? Its not really normal to see kids just sitting around being a couch potato by choice. My nieces can not sit still always running around the house. Watching all his children just melted on the couch is so bizarre.
@@Gheuns3251 people who live in 1 bedroom homes are not there by choice. His children doesn’t have any space. They have 5 coffins to sleep in. The guy can’t even show the upstairs bedroom because he is too fat to get up there. Its pretty selfish of them to have a a huge bedroom while their kids are sleeping in little coffin sized box. I feel claustrophobic just by looking at it.
Mmmmm more coffin beds! How cool! And of course parents have queen size bed, as always. I just love that families!
Lmfao right? Those kids are gonna grow up resentful.
You mean king size 🫠
Right? And when are they going to actually be able to have friends?
@@violetsnotviolence when they'll become of age and be able to get the fuck away
@@isabelhuppmann4871 she's a "feminist" , and aparently she's also mary poppins
I am amazed to see a cat travelling so comfortably with you guys .. dogs are ok with travelling rather they love it . But cats are inquisitive and shaky about new places. U guys must have trained her very well ! Good to see your tiny home living. Best Wishes 👌
My brother has a cat who rides in his semi with him lol. She’s done it sense she was small so she definitely likes it
All animals will feel comfortable around love and compassion
It’s like a vacation every day while your still at home 😂
I love it. Great job!! I do wonder how many more years it will be before the five kids no longer “fit” in their sleeping areas?!?! Will you build the “upstairs” out more to cover the entire roof of the bus?? Curious.
Maybe they just buy a new bus and get the other parent to drive that one in which they have the larger sleeping areas. And then the kid who is older first can take it over lol. This truly seem very eco friendly though soo, especially if they do that, seems as a very great and sustainable life they are living.
Maybe they can switch out and sleep downstairs and let the younger ones sleep upstairs.
well you have to contact them to ask them since this isn't their channel this channel goes around talking to other families who live in houses that are made out of buses or other things
Great question. I wonder about that also.
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i Love the fact that you raised the rooftop on the bus made it look like a home on wheels. The bus is beautiful inside and how you closed off the original door in front so everyone can set up there and enjoy the view of the world.
I feel so sorry for these kids…. They need stability, friends, extended family, …. The parents thinks it’s ok , so it’s ok. Bet the kids would be happier with privacy, and normalcy?!! ❤❤❤❤
Not all kids are the same, love. A lot of people feel bad for military kids, and yes some of them have trouble. But I absolutely loved traveling to different places and making new friends all the time. Maybe I just wasn’t very attached to people, places, and things as a kid- and I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. Normalcy is subjective.
I tend to agree. I remember not liking moving even though we only moved 3 times before we migrated to USA. I still have 2 childhood friends 4 decades later. I’d be miserable living in a bus never settled anywhere for long. But every person is different. Some may be born vagabond and extrovert who love going places and snuggle with siblings yo sleep.
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@@hannahwillis9838 The difference is that you chose to be in those areas and they were probably a private space whereas these kids are filed away very close to each other with no other option than to sleep there or go outside and figure it out for themselves. And maybe moving around didn’t bother you, but you were not every kid. Your parent(s) didn’t really have a choice in moving around constantly, but these ones do. At this age it’s pretty much what the parents say goes so the kids have no other options.
@@michellewaldman8226 I had to share a bed with my sibling and a room with both of my siblings. My parents did have a choice, because they knew the outcome of my dad being in the military and living on base, and still chose to do so; there really is no difference, you just see their way of living as abnormal compared to that of a military family. And Like I said, every kid is different. I’m not arguing that at all, I was just giving my insight as a kid who enjoyed it. The only thing I could have wished for was to spend more time with both of my parents at once, and these kids get to do just that. Lastly, like I said, I spent most of my time outside. I went in my house to sleep and eat dinner, and that was about it. I did my homework outside, played outside, ate all meals outside, and If I could have had it my way I would have ate dinner outside.
I like how the conversation around tiny living has become an honest conversation about the death of the American Dream.
Tiny house living and nomadic living is a different American dream. Not everyone wants the same American dream.
Parents: we have a king size bed Kids: I sleep in a drawer!
I can't imagine the kids loving this ...
Me either!! Ugh.
They do, but in a few years when they get older they will hate it especially when they become teenagers, then the parents will say something like “WE ARENT WRONG OUR KIDS ARE! THEY ARE JUST BEING SELFISH TEENS WHO DONT KNOW BETTER”
This is Amazing!! Blessed you and the Family🎉
I like that you expanded the bus so the two oldest can have their own rooms.
This is by far the best bus remodel I have seen.❤
It's just AMAZING !!!,Wow!!!.
Congratulations!! Keep doing the dream! What awesome childhood memories these children are going to have❤
Awesome bus tiny house. Just lovely. The children are well mannered and happy, the best part. I'd love to hear their stories of living life as an adventure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
God, ppl will literally complain about anything and everything. It is SO depressing how unenjoyable the internet has become. Regardless, this is so cool and those babies seem perfectly happy and well taken care of :)
Dude.. those poor kids. They should all have their own rooms that they can freely stand and move around in. Those bunks and 'bedrooms' the older kids have are practically coffins.
They have a common space in the living room area, as well as the outdoors. They have far more space in that bus than they'd have in a car, van, or SUV, and they have the outdoors wherever they travel to for more space. I'm sure it works out just fine.
Stfu. They get their basic needs met .
@@brianwesley28 If it's such a good area then why don't the parents stay up there then? They've stopped growing; these kids will continue to grow. You realize that....right?
@@Yukiba Because it was designed for the two oldest children who are probably not as large as the two adults.
@@Yukiba Did your parents let you have the master bedroom while they slept in the smaller bedroom?
I think it’s super awesome and amazing to raise a family that way. I’m sure ur kids love it and will have so many great memories !!!
Let's see in ten more years.
@@vblic I agree, they're gonna wonder where they went wrong
It's awesome how you build the bus down up & raising your kids with good memories.
It's a dream home for most of us watching this amazing video of this lovely family and they're wonderful home bus.
Seriously one of the coolest builds I've ever seen... and I've seen A LOT!!! Glad I got to see you in there a few times too! Hope to see that more.
I'm just SO happy your guys have solar panels! So many Tiny Houses don't take advantage of that when they really should! Such a cute home and so well-planned! Kudos to you!
What a great build, you have thought of everything. Your children are so lucky to have such adventurous parents.
This is so amazing your home is amazing beautiful kids may God guide and protect you'll wherever you travel .
I love , love, love this bus!!! Also, you are amazing parents to home school your children and giving them an education that most will never have the privilege to experience. They are blessed.
Love this..great job ❤
they’re at least super socially distanced. there’s no way a child can thrive with peers in this type of environment which is ultimately unhealthy to development.
@@satanscheekshow is their lifestyle unhealthy for the kids development?
@@smollilbeanNo long term friends, no interaction with outside kids, and plenty of other reasons
@@smollilbeanI wasn't home school, but I read stories of homeschool adults that said it stunted their growth and was the worst thing for their childhood. Mainly the fact they have no outside interaction, and have bad learning. Some parents aren't good at home schooling.
I love this, and I think we are going to see more families living the same "dream" due to lack of housing, land and other amenities. Life truly is the open road :)
Totally agree!
Yeah and lots of parentification getting away with children living like sardines parents continually popping out children oh and the fact the kids will have privacy invaded while faces shown all over the Internet and no social life
no
This isn't the dream, I feel bad for the kids
More like a nightmare
I think its great what you've done with the bus and the lifestyle you are having with your kids is also great too. It's so important to have a close relationship with your children and it will always be that way for the rest of your lives.
Wow!! This is one of the best family skoolies I have seen! Yall have done an amazingly beautiful job on your design and implementation!
It's wonderful to see such a close and interactive family living their best lives in a most beautifully designed and practical travelling home. What a brilliant childhood for the kids. Wishing you all continued safe and happy travels. 🦋
This bus is even more amazing in person! The stairs are great! And these kids are living the life! ✌
Very nice bus. Some much fun and so much learning, glad the dog and the cat got to go.
Your kiddos look precious, god bless them. and your family.
"Just do the dream." SOLID!!!❤❤❤ I never fail to find just the right inspiration at the right time when I watch any diy-ish videos on KZhead. Thanks for joining my list of positive influencers.😘 Your home is beautiful!!
NOPE!! Those kids have NO privacy. These people are toxic at heart
I love the fact that you told us about yourself and your family and showed us your entire bus in less than 10 minutes. You are all amazing
I think its awesome you and your family are able to travel and home school...love the bus !
Wow! It’s beyond amazing. You and your family put so much love and work together in this beautiful journey. Thanks for sharing.
AMAZING JOB! Well done and I wish you folks many happy journeys!
Wow, the layout of this bus is beautifully done!
This bus is amazing!! So inspiring to live out such innovation and creativity. Mankind has come very very far.
I think it’s wonderful to do it while your children are still are still home!♥️
Phenomenal job outfitting your bus into a luxury home, complete for what appears to be a wonderful family. Happy Travels..
All their little towheads are adorable!!
Your very clever and have put a lot of thought into your home everyone looks very happy have a wonderful life together bless you all ❤
It is amazing the bus, you, your family. Continue to live that great life. Best of luck!
I love how you moved the entrance to the center of the bus, which allowed for a unique living room layout. I love how you built your upper level. My creative juices are flowing!
I need a full sized setup like this. But just for me myself and I! I love how they did the mini splits!
Thank you for sharing! I love your family and your priority. God bless you all!! I’m sure your kids will never forget the journey.
Beautiful bus with a lovely family. Very ínteresting desig. Parents looks very young. God bless.
That couch that becomes a table and bench is so smart ! The whole design of the bus and upstairs is clever
Great build and congratulations on your beautiful family!
Too cool for school!!!!! Absolutely love love love love this!! What a life experience for your family!!
Wow what a awesome job that's amazing those children are going to grow up with a lot of memories❤
Incredible! I absolutely love it! The children will have great experiences and learn so much from traveling the country. Much more than if they were stuck in a classroom! Beautiful! I'm happy for you! Great job!❤❤❤
How do you know how much those kids will learn? They might turn into a bunch of "flowers in the attic" people.
I agree. They will make memories that will last a lifetime.
Learning in a classroom provides certain life lessons as well, such as meeting lots of kids your own age, acquiring social skills not found in isolation with a small group of siblings, competing against other kids and learning to win and to lose, and to accept both and move on. However, there are also valuable lessons learned every day when traveling to new, different places. Both types of environments offer a variety of unique experiences and neither can replace the other. These kids will have adventures on their journeys which will never be forgotten and they will be exposed to new ways of seeing their world. Later on they may choose to go to traditional schools, but right now, this wonderful opportunity has presented itself and should be taken while it is possible. When I was a kid, my parents took us out of school briefly and we traveled by car to historic locations in the U.S. I loved every minute and will always remember how special it felt to be altogether as a family, learning about our country’s history while standing on the very spot where it was made, even standing in the House of Representatives while congressmen and women argued a bill. It really brought my world alive and I’ll always love them for that gift.
Cool bus! Id live there but maybe not with 5 kids lol
Wow that is amazing Raising your children like that is so beautiful.
So fabulous 👌 must be very exciting for You and the Family !! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP Y'ALL SAFE .🙏❤
These years with the family are precious.. you've found a way to make the most of it.. lovely.
MMmm It would be Prescious if the kids had a say in this. they have no privacy
What a harmonious family!
Wow how amazing you all are surely living the life, your kids are getting the best life ever God bless you all
Wonderful you and your wife are extraordinary you have created a life for your children that no money can buy
This is amazing!! What an awesome family and home
I love your bus so very much, and you have a lovely family. My kids would fight over the tiny house conversion lol
Wow, AMAZING what you've built!!! As a school bus driver with the same type of bus that I've driven and seeing what you did to the door area, emergency exit, windows, luggage area underneath absolutely amazing!! What a great idea for your family, and the kids will learn so much more bravo 👏 🙌 👍
Stunning, greetings from 🇮🇪 Ireland, what an amazing experience for your children, creating great memories
❤ You did an amazing job! I LOVE it!
What a lovely family and a great dad. Don't think there will ever be another mobile not so tiny home like it just beautiful it has everything. 😺💛
Kudos. I am happy for the kids. Everything is fun for them at those ages. So, being nomadic is probably making them very happy. Good job mom & dad !
I love love your home/bus. Great walk through. Your family is beautiful and they are so precious.
I ENJOYED your video ❤ very much. I love the details you talked about the Bus. I think this is a wonderful way to show all your Children the World 🌎 and how You and your Wife are Raising your children. Wonderful Video.❤
Great bus! And such a beautiful family.
So amazing to see this awesomely built former bus. The design is so family friendly😍👍👍
Seeing a close family is wonderful. I love your bus❤
Love the part where he was asking the little girl about what she would say if she brought her friend up to her bedroom and she literally just went “uhm”, yeah that’s cus she doesn’t have any friends because she has online school and lives in a BUS with no privacy or room that also doubles as a constantly moving vehicle, oh how resourceful!!!
Weirdo comment
Reading way too far into other peoples lives. Go outside
@@cbaileychampnot reading those kids sleep in coffins and their parents have a king sized bed . They have no choice in the matter and will eventually be teenagers that deserve privacy . That’s the reality . You can’t judge either on a 8 min video 😂
You people with no experience living in a bus. Complaining about all this shit blows my mind. I can guarantee you all of those kids have friends that also live in buses… with all the other buses around them here. They’re at a nomad met up. With other families that also live in buses… relax they still have a childhood
Jeff and Anna your bus home is amazing. I homeschool my children, but I never thought of traveling around while homeschooling, that's so cool.
7:50 Look at that 'oldest child' energy! My kiddo was exactly the same way. Super confident and competent. You love to see it.
Very well designed and executed. The most attractive part is the priceless experience your whole family enjoys with lots of bonding and travel stories/adventures. Thanks for sharing
Love that your daughter would always prefer to be with the family!! You havea very comfy looking space!! Well done!
she probably said that bc it’s so cramped in her “room”. she has no other choice
You two must be very special people. Five kids and home-schooling ! I don't think I could do that! What a great family you have !
It's beautiful! You seem like a beautiful family. I'm truly envious!!! Good luck with your further travels. ❤
I think its a really nice family home! I like the idea of family traveling and doing stuff together! Family is all important !
It was a joy to watch this happy well balanced family living their unconventional lives😍😊❤️
Time will tell.
I love your bus. It makes me want to have one. I grew up Military and traveling was the best education for me and my siblings. I love that you are providing that experience for your kids. I look forward to more videos.
Very cool life for all of you! Love your bus, you did an excellent job. It's very livable.
Wow what a beautiful family and home you guys have created ❤️ 💙 😊. Just love it.
I love the one you made from a bus. My question is: as your children grow into adult-sized bodies, how will they sleep in the tiny compartments?
They will move lol
This is cool. The two oldest have their own private rooms which is nice. I wonder what they'll add to their bus when the other kids get older. The parents seems like planners so I'll be interested to see an update on what they do.
I love how your daughter is now you tube famous. She did a great job with her tour.
Beautiful family, Beautiful life. May God bless you all. (I love your hair Mom!)
Awesome bus, highly impressed.
Your children are blessed to have such a wonderful parents. Hats off you for transforming the bus into a home. God bless you. Travelling is such a wonderful education and your kids are experiencing it
I love the fact that you told us about yourself and your family and showed us your entire bus in less than 10 minutes. You are all amazing {Yes I copied another veiwers comment because she said it so well}
Love it. Endless adventure. Love the family bond guys
Unbelievable that you built this yourselves. So impressed. What a wonderful lifestyle. Enjoy all the beauty out there. Hello to your whole family.
I saw you guys on another channel. I think it was Tiny Home Tours. I love your skoolie. I'm glad you thought of your kids. Seeing the space designed for them is amazing. You're raising you kids while showing them the country. It's a wonderful thing to be able to do.
Wow you guys are amazing. Your home is just awesome. I wish I had the money to do this. I would love to travel around. Your all the best. God bless and protect you all.
Love the bus design inside in beautifully done. Look forward to following your journeys.