DIY Double Decker Bus tiny house conversion - Family of 8
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You're looking at a 47k lb, 13' 5.5" ft tall, 43ft long beast of a tiny home! The Everly family decided that time spent working, to take two weeks a year together, was off balance. With some research and a quick decision, they fell upon the double-decker bus they had renovated to suit their family and full-time travel.
This rig has two bathrooms with a separate indoor and outdoor shower! The kitchen has a farmhouse style with a deep sink, induction stove, and plenty of gear for outdoor cooking. The rooftop deck has a sturdy railing so the entire family can enjoy the views, including hammocks that can hang from the safety guards! The kids dominate a daytime play area that turns into the parents sleeping quarters at night. This crew is family-oriented and travel driven. What an adventure!
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Did this tour motivate you to live tiny? This video got me pumped up to mod my very own tiny house 😍
@@rhondareed3002 This actually big. It is very nice. I love this life. I would like to know about safety. Do they travel from country to county and how safe is it on the road?
@@sibongumusaws419 wach the video.🙄☮️💗
I definitely want to live tiny!! Nice bus 🙂
@@mascarenhas9624 I did bro, that is why I have these questions.
You described how my mental process went with wanting to live tiny. Unfortunately, I don’t have skills which are mobile. If there’s a will, there’s a way!
This is the first RV family I've ever seen that has respect for the kids needing space as well. It's usually the kids who are forced to work around the parents dream
You think the kids aren't 'working around their parents' dream here'? lol. Of course, they are. Its a battery farm for preteens that will age within 2 years, mechanically, spacially, and privacy-ly.
bruh what space? they each only have a few cubic feet LMAO
I think, Family of Nomads does a better job of giving all their kids enough space.
@@chumleyk battery farm? What are you talking about?
@@chumleyk probably means the kids enjoy the outdoors more so - but as a kid that enjoyed being inside as well as out, this would have been a nightmare (especially when you are going through puberty ha) - that being said, they are continually going to reassess so I think this family will do what is best.
This would be an AMAZING vacation/road-trip rig but maaan, 8 people living in this thing seems like a stretch. Hope it works out, particularly for the children. I’d love a follow up in a year.
The world is their backyard.
6 kids, homeschooling, and they were using all of their yearly vacation time traveling to Utah. Hmmm...
@@whodoyoudancefor something smells like Morons..... Mmmmmm
it works if u make it. most of the world lives in tiny housing actually. and even in the us, houses have gotten huge. they used to be 1000 sq ft with a bunch of kids
@@Freshprankstv1 Most of the world isn't that comfortable.
My brother met them in a Pizza place today. He and his friends said the children were so polite and friendly. Looks like everyone was happy!
Wow, that's a tight space for a family of 8. I can definitely see some positives to this lifestyle, but I can also see a lot of big negatives. I'd love to see a follow up now that it's been a year. It seems like a pretty stressful way to live that could take it's toll, especially on children.
Yeah I can guarantee that at least one of these kids are going to move out sooner than expected and never talk to their family again
Absolutely. How are the kids supposed to make bonds and friends? Their social skills and development will not be the way it needs to be.
@@Atom.Storm.need to be who says
Guys please, just stop. You're thinking way further than these parents have thought about this. They have six kids, so they don't all need to turn out great and they don't all need to have a great long term relationship with their parents.
This person seems to be unaware of how the majority of humans live their lives when they live outside of wealthy nations during our modern times. .
I love that you decided that if anybody's bed space was going to be converted for a secondary use, it was going to be yours and not the kids'. So many people ask their kids to make compromises when living on the road but I personally think the adults should make the compromises, because adults are more adaptable but also the adults are the ones who ultimately made the decision to choose this lifestyle. Good parenting. 👍
For me this is just commen sence. Kids in a normal house need a bigger bedroom because they like to play in it and not only sleep in it,
Kids grow up and move out so it makes more sense to covert their space.
@@erintoal2018 ya so let them be less comfortable cuz you’re worried about wasting the space after 15-20 years….. no common sense lol
Weak
thats called being a decent human being. he isnt special for it.
Well thought out having a separate shower. Especially with a large family. Two half baths and a separate shower was one of the best design decisions you made.
And then there's always the great outdoors or campground facilities if needed.
Powder rooms not 1/2 baths
@@bobjones8378 1/2 bath is another way to say it: it is the term I have usually used (don't like the term powder room: the rooms are obviously usually used for other things than powdering noses).
I have 3 kids and I can't imagine trying to live in a space like that as nice as it is.
I just learned how to be grateful for whatever state I am in Have a great holiday Thank you
Imagine the lack of privacy with 8 people living there. As much as I love the general concept....by the time puberty hits this would be a living nightmare.
I could never imagine living in a space like this with so many people, but it’s absolutely mind blowing that you’ve done it and made it look so nice! I’m blown away!
we only see one side of the story....remember that
@@dmullz100 it looks nice but 8 people that's insane lmao I would never do this for that many people I would go insane
@@protsit would've been a good idea if he had like 2 or 3 children, anything more than that will kill their privacy and won't be able to spend time alone or study
@@dmullz100 He has also only spent 7 nights in it so, in all fairness, I dont think he really knows what he is in for.
Bro that aint a tiny house thats a frikin MANSION
I grew up with crappy parents in the ghetto and I'm 43 now wishing I could do this some day still. God bless you for putting your kids first and letting them TRULY LIVE. You are great parents🥰
You will! Dream and plan and pray.
You can do anything you set your mind to darling, don't ever give up and you will get there.❤
Bust your ass working while you're still young and don't waste your money on dumb shit no one needs and everyone wants. My cellphone is 5 years old and 4G and works just fine for example. 👍
I hope your parents work at mcdonalds and have both sides of their pillow warm.
I grew up the same way. Keep the dream alive. Idk your current familial situation but school buses are not super expensive to buy. You can convert it on days off and holidays. It doesn't have to a fulltime lifestyle if you want. It can just be for weekends, summers, etc. We start out further behind than everyone else but there are ALWAYS options to start living the life you wanna live. I'm actively planning my retirement out of the country and when I lived with my family, we didn't even go on vacation at all. Do all the things you dream of sis! You have time
Man, the amount of respect and care these parents took into giving their kids as much space of their own as humanly possible in a bus...mind blowing. They made many sacrifices so their children could have more room for their own belongings as well as space to play and be. Props to them! It's really heartwarming (and rare) to see a tiny home parent live more modestly for the benefit of the children.
Now lets see if the kids appreciate living in bunks in bus for the next two years
Now lets see if the kids appreciate living in bunks in bus for the next two years
@@kinketsu9103 It depends on their ages. Kids loving having their own little "caves", etc, plus as he says they'll be personalising them. Once puberty hits some of the kids may well want more privacy. He says they'll be reassessing within those 2 years.
The reason that you decided to make the transition into a tiny home with your family is so touching. May your family continue to be blessed and make many more precious memories together. That's more important than chasing money. Your home is beautiful!
But you have to chase money in order to be able to afford this kind of living... Especially with a family of 8!
Getting out of the appreciating real estate market and into a depreciating bus market is a bold move.
I can listen to Big Papa all day; he speaks so eloquently and seems very tech savvy. Safe travels to you and your family.
That’s reassuring! As most people do, I always feel strange when I hear myself speak.
@@DoubleDeckerFam You & Your wife did an amazing job mixing design, functionality, and tech. Do you prefer to stay at campground type locations or boon docking? Congrats on your amazing double deckers! Hope you have years of memories in the making. As your kids get older, theses moments will hold more value than anything else.
Sooo easy on the ears. Thank you big Papa . Enjoyed hearing your family’s style of living. Safe travels !
@@brenda9228 we prefer boondocking, but end up hooking up because we can’t run the AC long if we aren’t hooked up.
YES THEY PUT THEIR SOUL AND HEART INTO THIS ONE💯💯💯💯
Just my personal two cents worth: I'm kind of tired of spending $10,000 to $50,000 for a paint job on the exterior of a coach. I really like the fact that it looks plain. As far as I'm concerned that makes it look elegant. Just my humble opinion. You've done a great job so far. it looks pretty complete to me. Congratulations.
The reason for the new wrap is really because the gray one is AWFUL! It’s got bubbles all over the place.
100% agree, it looks classy and sleek!
YOU ARE CORRECT!!! It is ELEGANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AS IS !!!!!!!!!!
@@DoubleDeckerFam I've been shopping for a paint job for a bus. If stick with one color, it looks like it can be done professionally for as low as $5k. That's with a warranty. Vinyl apparently only lasts 3-7 years, depending on brand. For 7 year vinyl, prob looking at $10-20k. I actually like the solid color look. RV stripes always seemed kind of cheesy. I think they're meant to trick our eyes into not noticing the uneven or warped panels. Was basically an old trick used by cheaper quality builders. Van Hool's build quality is MUCH better than RV's. Don't be afraid to celebrate the craftsmanship and materials with a single color. A small/subtle stencil of mountains or something would really bring it together. Or a map of the US that you fill in as you go. Sure whatever you guys decide will be amazing! Can't get over that shower! Real kind of envy. :)
I've seen a few people using truck bed liner paint kits for their vans and buses, apparently it comes in few color options but it lasts a lot
Would LOVE to see an update on this guy and his realistic state of mind on how living in a bus like this with NO PRIVACY is going for him
The natural timber used in interior is warming up and makes it very comfortable place to be! And is very reliable as well of course! Very well done!
It’s the regard for the children that I appreciate. Many of these buses throw the kids in caskets and the parents have this palatial master suite with closed doors. I had to add a thumbs up to this video just because of that part. The convertible master area was the icing on the cake. Great job supporting their developing minds. Kudos.
I agree. I appreciated their tender consideration of their children’s needs. Warmed my heart
Making kids (6 kids) live in this thing year-round is tantamount to child abuse. You people are nuts.
@@GunRunner3 It's really not you need to check your facts smh
@@GunRunner3 Having worked in social service organizations, this is decidedly not child abuse. It might be different from your personal preference, but that does not make it abuse. It's disgusting that you minimize and mock child abuse.
I do have a question about the parents not having enough privacy arrangements for personal time. That seems to be lacking.
My favorite part was him telling his story. That moment of realization: "Wait, what are we rushing home for when this is the happiness we work so hard for? Let's just do this." Excellent. They made it happen, good for them. :)
Yes 1am glad you woke up and decided to make your life on the bus with the kids,
My favorite part too. And they put it in action. The bus was built in 2020 which is not too long ago, and look at the life they're living... inspiring.
I’m proud to know Colorado was a part of his experience.
Fantastic bus conversion. So nice to see parents Prioritising family life. I’m sure there will be a multitude amazing memories to come. Good luck to you all.❤
I love how much thought you put into the bus and how you actually gave your kids the space that they need instead of making everything ready and nice for you and then shoving your kids in a corner like so many camper/RV/tinyhomes do :)
how much thought the person that built it put in...
The shoved them into a bed and gave one a window lol
@@andrewmc147 It is alot more then some of the things i’ve seen
The longer I watch this video, the more I love this man. He seems so sweet and such a good dad. ❤️
Same he’s so sweet! The communication in his family is amazing
What a great man and wonderful father, his wife and kids are truly blessed to have him. Safe travels to you and yours my friend. 🙏🏻
What a fun adventure! As a young kid I think this would've been awesome. However as a teenager / someone getting into their own hobbies - this would be pretty cramped I'd say. I really appreciate that you're revisiting. I'm sure it'll be a great adventure but may lead back to a bigger house, and that's totally OK!
This could only work with small kids. It’s bad enough the kids hear their parents clapping every night you don’t need to start hearing the kids clap back
Come on get with the program already
I'm still waiting for I'm still naked yet
Bathroom is this way
@@user-hn3uu3gj2g 😂😂😂😂
I always see bus conversions where the parents get a great room and the kids are an after thought and barely have any space. Its soooo nice to see parents that clearly care about their kids and making sure they have a place even in a small space like this. Wish you guys the very best!!
These are two awesome parents who have placed a high priority on the putting the children as the focal point of their adventures.
@@tedtolentino4955 And set them up to fall off the roof deck. I think these parents are free to decide but they seem to care a bit too much about being cool.
@@C.Church Relax, they are safe. How would you do a roof deck?
@@AnalstrosenYou don't know how time works, do you? Doofus: Relax. They're safe. 🤪 (The next day....) Doofus: Oh noes! 😭 No roof deck on a double decker, genius.
@@C.Church f u 2
Love your double decker home and the amount of thinking carefully the safety of the family. Safe trip out there and thanks for sharing.
Great plan to re access every 6 months. What needs to stop, start, and continue. ❤ Happy trails...
I‘m really happy to see someone who has a sensible though process about living in essentially a moving tiny house with children. Lovely man, I hope they all have a great adventure.
Yes exactly and so happy to see someone who had a happy life 👍💝🌻🐝
I hope you continue to travel in your mobile home. We did it with our kids when they were little and it was the best experience they could have had. It teaches the entire family to be adaptable and flexible and also prepared for anything. Plus the value you get from spending so much time with each other is irreplaceable.
Until what age did you do this? When they hit their teens did you buy a house as teens like their friends and stability?
I wanted to do this with my children. I was homeschooling them and wanted to investigate every state with them.
my massive package is too big for this bus
Me and my wife are thinking about doing this with our 3 and 1 year old next year. Any tips??
Yes
I get it. I had the dream salary, home, and my kids enrolled in a dream private school, but none of us were happy. I gave up a job I never thought I'd even have, moved to my parents' 80 acre farm and homeschooled my girls until the youngest went into jr high. I gave up everything materially (not to mention the joy of living with my folks 😏), but we had years of quality time together before puberty hit.
My dad was always home but worked 7 days a week. 6 kids. I worked away overseas for a year and 6 days a week and so still missed my kids. Money and experience. Love your choices and you taking advantage of your work flexibility. The bunks are like the capsual hotels in Japan. Mini private spaces.😊😊😊
The storytime @4:03 hit me hard - Why are we rushing to go back home, when our happiness is here', so True man, it takes a lot of guts to get out of this Corporate prison , Bless you and your family!
I've never seen a build quite like this one. It's really awesome how much you and your wife thought about the kids, their mental wellbeing, and their safety. No judgement to other people who are living in RV's or self built vehicles, but I do often wonder if the kids are fully able to enjoy living on a bus because there are no places to play, etc. And I know that there's outdoor spaces but there's also inclement weather, days where they are not feeling as well or up to exploring outdoors, etc. But you guys have done a truly amazing job or trying to give them everything. The safety behind the rooftop deck is really genius. I hope you enjoy the bus for years to come.
Okay, let's be honest here. Most families are averaging 4 people living in a RV with small children. These RV's are big enough for children to play in just as if they were living in a trailer park home. You mentioned the inclement weather. Well, what do children do nowadays if the weather is bad? Either they be in the house watching movies, on their phones, or go somewhere where it's indoor entertainment. This family have 6 kids! So he had to create something like this with space. Or else it wouldn't work.
@@spankbuda7466 I've seen many Rv/ tiny home videos where people are living in smaller spaces than this one and I sometimes feel like the families are all on top of each other, have no privacy, etc so no, they don't always have space to play. Some people may not feel like that part matters much but I personally thinks that it does. Just because someone CAN get by a certain way doesn't mean that they SHOULD do it. Kids cramped into smaller spaces can often get stir crazy (so can parents from the noise levels, etc). I think its difficult on family dynamics to be in that close proximity when they aren't getting along, etc. Also, I've seen many videos where it's 6 kids, sometimes with teenagers, living in a single level bus. While the opportunity for the adventure can be amazing, every situation has it's cons and not all parents have mitigated the cons as well as the parents in this family
@@BlackQueenA1825 Okay, you keep bringing up this "privacy" when these people have families. Regardless if they're living in a RV, an apartment, or a SF home your privacy/personal space decreases once you start adding individuals to the equation. We do not know if these families are still owning a home to return to. We don't know if their children are well behaved and just love being around each other. We don't know if that teen was raised in a RV since a toddler and they're just use to being in that environment because this is all that they know and they're conditioned for it. We don't know any of this and just speculating. This is why there's a community of them to socialize online and at in person meet ups to inform each other viable information. I don't think that you're not putting it consideration that this lifestyle is only for a certain group. As long as there's a strong nuclear family presence their insanity would be fine!
@@spankbuda7466 I don't "keep" mentioning privacy. I mentioned it once and I know that we don't know all of the factors involved in the family situation. Hence why I said "I wonder if the kids enjoy" it. You seem really committed to giving condescending answers to a literal curiosity that I have. You seem bothered or offended in some way, even though I led with "no offense" because i genuinely meant that. I'm frankly not going to engage with you about it anymore. We are free to disagree with each other but I'm done talking to you about this. I wish you the best
@@BlackQueenA1825 A typical response. Look, normally when an individual says "no offense..." there's always going to be something they say offensive in their comment. And no, I'm not "bothered or offended" because I'm have a conversation with you and that you don't like the words what I typed. This "reverse psychology" tactics that you and others have done for many decades is a tell that you are the one committing these behavioral acts. The one tell is that if you wasn't bothered or offended you wouldn't need to assume to tell me that I was and just simply ignored my comment. But as a black female you must fire your weak shots off to have the last words with shaming/insults before closing the door behind you.
My family and I have been to the volcano you mentioned. It was a wonderful time. Literal thousands, if not millions, of ladybugs around the rim. The constant wind in the bowl made it sound like there was a waterfall. I'd love to revisit it someday soon.
Discuss with the whole family before any big decision, what a good dad 👏 😊
Your home is FANTASTIC, you've put your children's needs first, unlike a lot of other traveling parents, so top marks to you & your wife. You've had some brilliant ideas. 😗
Thank you!
Living in a bus is not putting your children's needs first! Children need a real home, not living in a bus.
@@JENDALL714 With all due respect, that's nonsense. The education that is gained by world travel is immeasurable. A family does not necessarily need to live in one place to be loving, conscientious and exhibiting good parenting skills. I'm wondering, how much have you traveled?
@@messenger8139 You obviously never had children and are probably a slacker and settle for being average or below. Children need a stable home, not rolling around in a bus. I am Asian, you would never see an Asian living in a bus especially with children, we want the best for our children and a bus is substandard living, especially with 8 children, get a second job, do what you have too, to provide a real home for your family!
@@JENDALL714 Yes I agree. It's perfect while traveling but living in this every single day...!?
Gosh that is brilliantly executed. My first thought was 'hmm well done but probably not the best way for 6 kids + parents to live' but hearing the incredibly sensible and flexible discussion about the overall plan around the 15:00 mark, I am dead impressed.
He's a bit over his head. There's no way this can be done long-term with SIX kids. He needs to settle down VERY soon and plan to build a house at least twice the size of that bus. Even my mom didn't have that issue and she came from a family of four kids altogether.
@@hhef83 My best childhood memories are playing sports, lunchtime in the cafeteria, sleepovers, and being with my friends. All of these parents are robbing their children of these wonderful experiences. Kids are adaptable, so of course they make the best of these situations, but it doesn’t mean that they would rather do this then have a normal childhood with FRIENDS. Kids need socialization. Pure selfishness by these parents.
He mentioned they will be on the road for the next 2 years but reassess every 6 months. They have 6 kids, they won't be lonely and be closer friends than most siblings by travelling this close. If I was a kid/teen this would sound like such a great adventure.
@@isabelomaski0_1 lol you must not have siblings.
@@jsilva7005 that’s what I thought, he sounds like a great dad but the best part of childhood is to be with friends and to feel a little “independent” when riding one’s bike all over the neighborhood and away from the parents. Children need stability, I’ve heard stories of military kids always moving around and never having permanent friends or school and it’s kind of damaging to their psychological development.
I have so much respect for this man. He's living an awesome lifestyle, providing for his family, getting to spend quality time with them, and creating memories for a lifetime. THIS is the new American dream!
Omg this is my dream bus to live on forever or even to have a vacation on with family... Park up by the beach life would be amazing on there.
After we retired we went full time living in our 36’ fifth wheel. We lived & traveled all over America for four years. It was wonderful. So grateful we had the opportunity. Now fully retired in Arizona in a 55+ gated Community. I’m proud of you & your family! Enjoy our beautiful Nation. 🇺🇸🙏🏻
Sir, you are still 55 and not old. Please carry on with your adventures
@@factchecking2091 her names Sharon and it’s 55+ she may be in her 70’s in which case touring the country would be tiresome - or simply an illness would make it difficult
@@factchecking2091 lol just seen your name was fact checking - well done
@@bradleypease2492 your reply appreciated. 👍
yes, but age is only a number dear @@bradleypease2492 , I hope you agree, CONSIDERING THIS COMFORTABLE CAMPER
Sounds well thought out. The "every 6 month rethink" is a good idea. Let's everyone know that "it can change if it's too stressful".
He's disrupting his children's education so he can have a bit of fun.
@@stephrichards4611 oh yeah! That's exactly what it is! Geez, you do know that not everyone has the same lifestyles as you?
@@daniellemajor1516 wow...
@@stephrichards4611 didn't he say that his kids were home schooled though?
@@stephrichards4611 he sure did
Came for a lesson on RVs and came out with a life lesson Great that you also point out the weaknesses
I can’t believe you have six kids and live in an RV.I’m the first of five and we can barely live in a house😂.you also made it look sooo nice.this is just amazing
This guy's talk about bus life was surprisingly interesting. His relaxed manner could be boring but it actually isn't, he's quietly cool 😎 👍.
He's inexperienced- they've slept in it 7 days and are going FT in 3 (from the date of recording). Reality will hit like a ton of bricks. Source: Full timer in a 38' skoolie for 3 years
@yuitr loing and on top of what's actually his and his wife's own bed. And the roof. Plus don't forget all the gorgeous places they're going to park at and visit.
I love that you didn’t make your bedroom like a private room and take half of the bus and instead make it convertible for your kid to have more space. Most of the rv family just put their kid in the bunk and that’s it. No extra space to hangout other than the living room.
Who cares what he did. It’s not your bus lol
@@xhtownx1524 People care because there human and want to see other humans not suffer
@@xhtownx1524 clearly you lack of sympathy for any other living being.
How do you find any alone time with your wife
Very clever way of having a separate bedroom when it's needed. Really a great idea.
One of the best family home travel life video I’ve seen. Your home is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Your message it my heart. I took my kids on a road trip to the NM volcano area few years ago. I wish I was experienced/talented enough to be able to build a travel home like this and travel with my kids. I appreciate that you didn’t sugar coat, listed pros and cons. Wishing Safe travels and wonderful adventures for this beautiful family.
A real man right there doing his best for his family with so much of love and care🫡, I love your space❤
I really appreciate how he explained the moment he realized he had happiness with his family.
Yeah that was very moving and a nice touch.
I cannot imagine driving this. Gas mileage, traffic, parking. All power to ya. Brave indeed
@lazarus921 yeah, you forgot to mention just how safe it is in America to be sleeping in an RV anymore. 😂
@lazarus921 Crime in the US is concentrated in certain urban hot spots. If you factor out those numbers, our crime rate is similar to that in Europe.
@lazarus921 Why would you want to distort reality in such a negative fashion? There are many places in the US that rarely see crime. Stay away for noted urban areas (and a few other places) and live a long and wonderful life...especially in that bus!
@lazarus921 If God is calling, it doesn’t matter where you are or what you are doing or how safe you are trying to be…HE will find you. I am most certain that Papa has considered this issue. He has thought about all the other safety aspects.
@@barbaramartell1055 Papa has a few smaller compartments, and they are not for this video ,that is for sure!
Your dedication to your craft is inspiring.
I’m so happy to finally find one of these families that (while still not giving the kids a proper room) prioritised their privacy and individual space over the parents
Not sure if this is a dream or a nightmare. Travel is great but you need society and friends too. Friends with a variety of different perspectives. Being locked in with your parents 24/7 is, as I say, either a kid's dream or a kid's nightmare. Also being able to close a door between you and your parents and siblings when you neeed to is important. Depends on kids' ages too. Glad you are keeping your options open. The bus is absolutely gorgeus. Frankly, dead jealous.
I'm sure they meet all kinds of people on the road and what an amazing life experience for the kids, it's priceless!
There are tons of families living this lifestyle. Facebook is a great resource to find community.
I am the oldest in a large family and if my parents raised us this way I would have run away. Sorry, but this lifestyle would have made me miserable.
8 people in that thing is a crime if they aren't military. Those kids can't own any clothes, or really anything fun. It's like living in a mobile studio apartment.
Great lessons on teaching kids about community and family bonding -if the parents are social and emotionally well balanced. Precious memories.
I was wondering if the parents had privacy, which is needed, as much as the kids. However, it looks like the parents room is private too and basically the floor part converts to a room to give them privacy and the kids more space in the day. That is very interesting. Nice bus!
Privacy for what exactly? Because if it is for what I think you mean, then the noise and the vibrations will be too much in such closed space. Of course maybe the parents decided that 6 kids are enough already and are just sleeping in their bed like brother and sister😀😂 , in which case this set-up is very good, at least till the kids stop asking for a bedtime story. Then nobody will be happy with this bus, but I suppose they don't plan to use it for more than few years anyway.
You know he is still getting after it. Going for number seven.
@@ccuellar6212 Lucky number, no doubt. Still, they might have to reduce the plaground area for one more bed. 😃
They have six kids…they should stop with the “alone time”
Maybe that's why they chose this bus as a living space, to limit significantly their "alone time". 😄
I have such a big respect to those families having this kind of home and lifestyle. You guys are super awesome and you gain a big salute from our team. ❤❤
What an amazing home. I so love your vision and plan for life. What a great way to spend life with your family and to respect each others needs. LOL...I am ready to roll!!! Enjoy and safe travels!!!💖
What a wonderful father.
Thank you!
My husband and I spent most of our early marriage in a TRAILER ! We traveled ,picked fruit for a living ( migrant workers) those were wonderful years! We worked with people of different ethnic groups ! Some of the nicest sweetest people we ever met ! Just plain FOLKS making a living and raising their children ,THEY ARE FRIENDS WHO BECAME FAMILY TO US ! I think of them often and I am so blessed to have spent a season or two in their company as we all worked in the orchards picking the BEAUTIFUL CHERRIES 🍒 from the trees 🌳 or apples,oranges all in their season 🍒🍏🍎🍐🍑🍋🍊that life’s not for everyone I know ! But we all follow our life path and along the way we learn from each other as well as teach each other ! We must see each other not strangers of different Origins BUT as humans who are a little different then we are ! Yet we are ALL ONE SPECIES, HUMAN ! Take a look at trees ! Trees are not all the same yet a pine tree 🌲 and a elm tree 🌳 or a cottonwood tree 🌳 and ALL TREES ARE TREES ! There are so meany different flowers 💐 and none are the same color yet they are all FLOWERS ! We have a BEAUTIFUL 🌎🌍🌏 Planet , let’s all do something everyday ,even if it’s just a discarded paper pick it up put it in a trash can ! You’d be surprised how much nicer an area can look in no time at all ! Love ,happiness and 🙏Blessings to 🫵 YOU WHERE EVER YOU ARE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET !
Hey brother, I might be a tad bit late to the conversation but I’d love to offer some insight towards a problem you mentioned very early on in the video. I am a residential HVAC tech. The mini splits you have installed on the bus are more than capable of handling the cooling load that you have, even with the poor insulation (compared to a house) and the heat gain from having so many windows. The reason they are not sufficient is because you are not using them as intended. Modern day inverter driven heat pumps are meant to run on and off throughout the day, adapting to the demand as needed. As you stated, you have a dedicated A/C for the road which does indeed look incapable of satisfying a whole bus. If you are only running the mini split system when stationary, it will need to work towards a cooling call it was never designed to overcome. I also noticed what looks like either an air purifier or a dehumidifier on the upper floor. If those mini split heads were able to run while you were on the road, they would easily be able to handle your comfort and dehumidification needs while at the same time being less taxing as far as your power consumption. The only problem I see with that is the fact that the heat pump is exposed to wind while on the highway and that could affect the condenser fan performance. If you could find a way to isolate the heat pump from wind on the highway you could really make a difference.
Very cool build, congrats on the success of truly chasing happiness. My family saw you passing through Maryville TN a few weeks ago
I grew up as one of these RV Kids in 1979-1994 LOVEDDDDDDDD IT! I crave it as an adult now! I married a man who also chases turn arounds and travels! We traveled from 2009-2017 This life makes outgoing, people loving & down for anything people! Loved the way I was raised!! Me and two siblings shared the master and my parents slept on a fold out couch. We were all so close and knew no different. Kids are so maluble, adults forget that.
I never tried RV in my life but looking at it for a sec makes me feel better than sitting on sofa in a villa some people have mental problem thinking RV isn't the true happiness for kids
love how fast things changed for you guys, the fact you were on a road trip and decided before making it home shows how much you value you're time with family. wish you the best for you're future travels.
I love that little switch he was talking about. It's flipped on me a couple times, and I never regretted it.
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I loveee how smart they are with it, having a talk if everyone is still into it.
I love so much that he's constantly putting his kids needs first
Love this guy's attitude and realization that family and happiness is more important than money and a big house! Great video and home! 🙏🏾👍🏾
Happiness is more important than money, is loser talk and why you will always be broke!
that's just some bullshit rich people say to make poor people feel like it's ok to be poor. guarantee this guy has never been broke before.
@@JENDALL714 too far 🤡
Umm i could probably guess that thing cost more than most normal size houses do so.....
Its hard to say this without sounding salty. But its not really true. The only reason they are able to be happy with this bus/'home is because of the money they've accrued. Its a bit superficial to say that money doesnt matter and is something that is easily said but doesnt hold in reality.
I love how even though your bed is the convertible one it is still contained, just covered. Many convertible beds you have to make from scratch every evening. Also love each kid having their own space.
Wow!..very impressive, your attention to detail and style is unmatched!
I like how simply and comfortable your roof rails are made.
We were a family of 5. We lived in two bedrooms . Moved 16 times by 12 years of age. I slept in the front room with an apple box for my toys. 1 bathroom. Many people lived like this and turned out all right. We didn't have so many toys and we shared. I was 15 when I got my own room. Today I live in 600 Sq ft. apt and love it.
Hello Beverly how are you doing today
Family is so important and traveling with children is educational for everyone. I think it's awesome to get the kid's buy-in before going on this adventure. Spending time with your children is so worth it, as they are only young once.
everybody is gonna be saying "wow, amazing... i wish i could do this to my family such an amazing project" NOBODY WILL EVEN NOTICE HOW THE HELL THIS GUY PLANS TO LIVE THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN A HOUSE IN WICH HE CANT FULLY STAND UP he is all the video with a twisted neck because he is to tall for the ceiling... THAT SHOULD BE NUMBER 1 CHECK BEFORE EVEN STARTING THE PROJECT what about his kids? if he has boys at 14-15 all them will be sufering same problem very very very very very stupid way to waste money
When you come to Vermont, come in the fall. Beautiful foliage and perfect temperature. Enjoy your adventures!
I like how they prioritize their kids and make the decisions together as a family. I hope it worked out for them!
This is honestly more well-thought out than a lot of professional RVs for various practical reasons. The transforming master bedroom in particular is smart. It really opens that space up for the kids to enjoy so much more. Love how open it is for any activity. Likewise the roof deck fencing, especially the part that sections off the solar panels. Very simple solution, very effective. I had a similar idea myself if I were to ever do a bus roof conversion, it really is a simple way to protect from very serious accidents if someone slipped or there was a large gust of wind suddenly. That height is... yeah, not so good to fall from lol Roofs are incredibly valuable spaces on vehicle builds and they are horribly under-utilized in so many builds that I see. Even the argument of "yeah that's where my solar goes" isn't really all that good. You can put those solar panels on a frame that rises up either manually or by motor and BOOM ton of space to chill on. Not even that expensive either, even with the electric motor versions. If anyone reading is ever considering doing a vehicle build, seriously consider doing this, it will make for a very nice change of scenery when you can chill on your roof at dusk with a cup of your favourite beverage. Either that or a side tent that expands your outdoor living space, or even a simple side awning, it really makes a difference when you can shield yourself from light bad weather but still enjoy the outdoors. Downside with side extensions is you can't really do that in a lot of areas you park outside of wilderness or larger parking spaces, roof is viable everywhere.
I agree...a lot of great thought and design went into this build, and it looks great. Inside you don't realize how tall this thing is, but I don't think there would be any other way to somewhat comfortably house 6 kids. The only thing I saw is the location of those solar panels could be a hazard to anyone going up on the roof, they really should be moved so that you don't have to try and walk between them to get to the roof top deck. Someone at some point is going to slip and its a long ways down.
@@wildbill23c An easy solution there would be to make them (or just one) capable of unlocking and sliding up to the edges similar to the railings when you need to pass them. In fact, adding them on to a rotating frame could be quite handy for better sun targeting depending on where you are and time. Too fiddly though lol, especially if it wasn't automated. Sure the panels don't really need an exact angle like a satellite, their efficiency angles are fairly wide.
Gezzus- You must be rich enough to be spouting all that justifcation b.s.
@@-HighTide LOL. You must be a moron for not realizing how the world works Get off your ass, get a job, and you could have an RV like that.
I love your build! To fix your AC unit issues - You could have floor vents (with fans) so that the air between the two levels can circulate directly (the upper floor/lower level ceiling). That way your various AC units can all help each other out as opposed to having to entirely separate zones
Great suggestion 👍
I know from experience that works in two-story cabins so it should work in the double decker bus. We have a class A and we rely on our Max-Air fans and our little Vornado to keep the ACs from running constantly and struggling.
The top floor is hot because there's minimal or zero thermal insulation in the roof and it's baking in the sun all day. Mixing in the air from the floor below would heat the downstairs space far more than cool the upper space. Essentially, downstairs would need to be freezing for upstairs to be comfortable on a hot, sunny day. Plus, these grilles between floors would transfer a lot of noise between floors which likely have terrible noise isolation already. The real fix for the 2nd floor is more powerful ac, or insulate the roof (which is impractical for obvious reasons and would lower an already low ceiling). There's a reason people don't live on buses! Maybe a house would be a better fit for a family of 8. Sorry to be a buzzkill, but this bus is WILDLY impractical.
Hello my fellow Texan! This is a beautiful design you have here and inspiring motivational story that you have. I thank you for the ideas and as Elvis says "If I can dream!" As well as "Walk a mile in my shoes" and "TCB 4 TLC!" Roll on!
What a man...this is the kind of people Heaven is full of ❤
This is like a mansion in the tiny home community
Like a mini mansion
What price would u say for a mini bus should I spend
Right, this thing is probably like 700 square feet.
@@jeffreycarman2185 Also guzzles 45l of Diesel every 100km though.
It didn't really register as "tiny" to me until I realized it's a family of 8. The only thing that really concerns me is that the poo tank is above a lot of important things so I hope it never has a problem!
That’s what you call a day after thanksgiving problem
@@justindixon1586 it was 4 of july? I belive, but I understand 😂😂😂
@@PetraKann using that term while there’s a literal fan in the bus really sells it 😂
Love it👍🏻
LOL That definitely would be some deep shyt.
respectfully lovely bus/home maybe for the occasional holiday. but your kids deserve a home mate. fulltime thats a nice place for 2 people max... i hope your able to give them what they need
Really?!! I would have loved to live like this as a kid, absolutely loved it. Especially as they have several siblings. In fact I feel a bit upset watching this knowing how it would have made me so happy. I hated school, hated routine and liked it when everyone came home at night. And I loved seeing new places. I’m still the same!
I could never imagine living in a space like this with so many people)))
Growing up in the 60s & 70s meant Summer family car trips 2 weeks long. I remember as a boy how much I loved being all together. I also remember how much it made me feel sad when we arrived home after the 2 week trip as I knew we wouldn’t be that close again for a long while. My father was too busy to spend much time with me. This huge motor home would have been Heaven on Earth for me as a boy. What a rich Blessing for your family. Sadly now I am almost 59 years old and never had children of my own. Yes the years fly by. What you have provided for your family is priceless.
One of the best segments so far. Love the process you're using to build your family's adventure! Chasing 70 degrees, 2 weeks per state, re-evaluate every 6 months
Wow 😲😲😲 - I'm almost speechless. Enjoyed every second of the video basically 😊👍. You're so lucky to have a vehicle that can do long journeys no problem 👍👏👏👏👏👏. It looks amazing as well!!!!!
My wife and I dream of buying a normal RV and driving around until we have our first kid, and you are basically living with your entire family on the road! Awesome!!!
This would be absoloutely awesome for a small family of 3 or 4, maybe 5. It's obviously well designed for such a big family, but for a smaller family, the way this is organised, it would be really cool to have a smaller family and use some of the extra space. You never realise how much space is actually on these things but the fact you can fit so much is amazing.
Yeah if it was a family of 4 it would be even better. He never said if he has animals but I'd take a cat or a dog over 4 extra kids lol.
Yea if they had even 4 kids instead of 6 it would be alot easier to live in
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if he had only 2 kids he could still have a gaming room 😏 being a software guy he knows his way around PC's
I grew up with seven siblings and I could not imagine living in a bus. However, this was interesting to watch. Papa bear😂obviously went to great lengths to ensure comfort and safety for his family. I like the fact that his family plan is not final. It is important to think ahead. The children will grow rapidly and those bunks will be too small at that point. Personally, I would still own a stationary property along with an RV set up.
I lovvvvvvve the shower and the parent’s bedroom is so clever. The best bus I’ve ever seen.
Good on mom and dad for sacrificing their bedroom space! Seen so many other conversions where the parents have a pretty luxurious bedroom and the kids are in short, tiny bunks
Wow! He's saving a hell of a lot of money 💰. Time is worth more than money.
Beautiful RV and a wonderful father to show the kids the country. I wish I could afford to live that kind of life.
Absolutely Beautiful love that it's 100 percent built around and for the kids
With 6 kids you pretty much have to build whatever you are building around them...not exactly that easy to fit 6 kids into a tiny space LOL. Heck there's a lot of large RV's that don't have the space for 4 kids let alone 6.
@@wildbill23c That's because kids shouldn't be forced to live in a bus with their crazy parents - Big Papa's BS not withstanding I doubt the kids were given a vote on this.
@@GunRunner3 you sound just a little jealous.all people are not alike.they enjoy living in a bus,u would never make it in a bus.thats why I say all people are not alike.thank God.
@patricia long you sound like an idiot. No child wants to become a social outcast living on a damn bus.
I think he did a wonderful job with this bus and his family! When the pandemic hit and kids couldn’t go to school, parents didn’t know what to do with their kids, they wanted to rush them back to school, because they never actually spent any real quality time with them. At least he’s making time with his family and getting to know them all over! Bravo to him!
I think it's a little unfair to make a blanket statement like that. There were parents who were still working, some couldn't teach properly, and not everyone wants to be around those they care for 24/7. There were plenty of valid reasons that had nothing to do with how much they love their kids.
@Billy Kidd I agree! With so many horrible stories about families in the News, this is so refreshing to see and hear!!
Sir can I just say…..I’ve felt that way so so so long . We spend most of our lives stressing and laboring for millionaires while barely getting to experience our lives or families or loved ones or dreams . As someone who is currently struggling to pay rent even I can’t even fathom how to invest in what I need to start traveling and vlogging and doing remote work but your sand dunes testimony has flipped the switch in my brain. This is what life is….. seeking the majesty and awe inspiring moments and sights and people that exist in it . Having minimal need of money or frivolous nonsense except what’s needed to keep our world moving . Idk how to thank you …..but please know your words have had a profound effect and inspired me to do whatever it takes to find a way to accomplish living the same way. Kudos . I wish you and your family all the best and true happiness …..one love ✌️
Now i think its something one needs to do once in a lifetime with the entire family It could be chaotic and fun 🙃
I gotta say this is pretty incredible. That said, seems like very crowded for 8 people (as opposed to say just a family of 4). Were it me I'd want my own main bedroom with small lav, and then two smaller rooms for kids not just berths.
If it's going to be four kids to a room, then if anything, each of the kid rooms needs to be significantly *bigger* than the parents' room, not smaller.
Outside is a huge amount of space, 😊😂, plenty of elbow room.😮😊
Yes, it would be interesting to see how they manage with kids’ clothes, books, toys, etc.
Looks like a lot of room, just unoptimized. It seems to me the design could of been fine tuned to save more space. Having so many windows doesn't allow any wall storage. No private area for Dad and Mom. My biggest concerns anyway.
AWESOME ! Seeing a father that is making the sacrifice and adjustment to really spend time with is family. Most people run 🏃♂️ to the Jobs to avoid the wife kids. This really touched my really touch my heart ❤. Peace and Blessings Always
Thank you!
@@DoubleDeckerFam Your home is infact amazing!!
Have Mercy! Been waitin' on the bus all day. Have Mercy! 🎶🎶🎶
I was really excited to see this luxury home, it must be so neat to live in it
I love how he placed family and happiness before MONEY 💰 And the Double Decker looks fabulous 😍
He made his money FIRST. Don’t get it twisted. Kudos to him realizing he only needs so much, but they ain’t struggling.
This arrangement is not cheap!! Money is still a top priority!
He has money that’s why he can do this so money it’s important actually
That's a great lifestyle move by the sounds of it for your family, 👍 from Eire 🇮🇪
This is one of the smartest designs I’ve ever seen and I’ve been binge watching bus conversions on KZhead for months now.