Raised Roof School Bus Built Like A Residential Home - Full Detailed Tour скачать в хорошем качестве

Raised Roof School Bus Built Like A Residential Home - Full Detailed Tour

After 48 years of marriage, Jim and Debbie Gadberry decided to downsize from their busy life (which included raising Standard Poodles, goats, and chickens!) to build their dream life on wheels. This is the full tour of "Joy," their incredible off-grid school bus conversion, built almost entirely by Jim for a life of travel, freedom, and visiting friends and family. This tour is perfect for anyone dreaming of downsizing or retiring into a tiny home. Jim and Debbie share every single detail of their build, from the genius DIY roof raise and custom composting toilet to their full-sized appliances and massive off-grid power system. Key Bus Features & Specs: This "skoolie" is packed with features perfect for full-time, off-grid living. The Bus: Bluebird Activity Bus with an 8.3L Cummins Diesel (Rear Engine) and an Allison 5-Speed push-button transmission. Unique Features: Cruise control and a 10-setting retarder for safe mountain driving without using the brakes. The Build: Jim completed a full roof raise using the 7/8" all-thread method. The unique front transition window is the rear door from a 1995 Jeep Cherokee, installed upside down. Power System (Off-Grid): Solar: 2,650 watts of solar panels. Batteries: 12 AGM batteries (130Ah each). Generator: 15kW Honda propane generator. Inverter: [Brand/Model not specified, but part of the system]. Climate Control: Heating: Radiant floor heating powered by a Takagi altitude-rated propane tankless water heater. A/C & Heat: A high-efficiency (Seer 21) mini-split with a soft start. Water System: Fresh Water: 100 Gallons. Gray Water: 100 Gallons (from kitchen sink). Galley Tank: 50 Gallons (from shower). Urine Tank: 10 Gallons (external). Monitors: SeeLevel II system for precise tank-level percentages. Kitchen: Full-size double sink. Full-size propane stove and oven. Full-size refrigerator/freezer. Custom-made epoxy countertops with a whitewash and glitter finish. Custom pantry and thumb-screw drawer locks for travel days. Bathroom: DIY Composting Toilet: A custom-built toilet using horse pellets and an agitator system made from an old ice dispenser. Shower: A spacious, full-size shower using a metal horse trough as the base. Laundry: An LG All-in-One Washer/Dryer combo. Exterior: Leveling: Bigfoot automatic leveling system. Internet: weBoost cell signal booster with a 30-foot telescoping antenna mast. Storage: Massive under-bus storage bays (why they chose an activity bus). 00:00 Introduction 01:11 School Bus Tiny Home Front Driving Area 10:01 School Bus Tiny Home Living Room 14:12 School Bus Tiny Home Kitchen 29:08 School Bus Tiny Home Bathroom 40:06 School Bus Tiny Home Bedroom 48:17 School Bus Tiny Home Exterior