Hey you lovelies! π Welcome to my little cottage on wheels!!!! π€ My names Josie btw π an English girl. And I have been building this bus for ... a while now .. and its finally finished!! I filmed this video after living in my bus for one month... and today I have just realised (by a happy accident) its my two month anniversary of living in here π (I moved in on Star Wars day ... may the 4th be with you π) π€ Build wise - everything you see - I built from scratch, including most of the soft furnishings. I was a complete DIY beginner, and I don't pretend that this was an easy task for little old me, but its been so empowering to learn the skills and now after 3 years of hard work I'm so happy with the fruits of my labour. I recommend it to anyone that wants to give it a go! we can all do hard things βΊοΈ π I did pay the pros to help me with a few things however: - Welding - Gas - electrics - log burner - diesel heater - plumbing (it took me 3 years to have a go at all the woodwork and sewing... I thought perhaps it would take me 10 years if I undertook all of that as well lol π ) - but I do harbour some regrets on this matter. * A video reflection : After watching this video back, I made myself laugh a few times just because of the outrageously posh English phrases I sometimes say in my voice overs (I wonder if you know the ones I mean? ) - said for effect FYI... not sure I know anyone that talks like that in real life lol π Thank you for joining me here in my little corner of the internet π Bus Off with Josie π β΄οΈ Meet Bo π the Bus β΄οΈ She's a: Mercedes Vario 614D 24 seater 2002 plate 4.2 liter // Want to see more?? Then subscribe to: π Bus Off Channel β’http://www.youtube.com/busoff // Want updates between videos? π instagram β’ https://www.instagram.com/bus.off.josie/ // Contact me? π [email protected] β¨ MERCH β¨ I designed some art work and popped it on a T-shirt βΊοΈ π https://bus-off-with-josie.teemill.com // Who wrote my jingle? π My beautiful talented friend Boo (Fenn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHzS... // who was the artist of the picture in my bedroom? π Chris Conner An amazing artist, illustrator and graphic designer https://www.instagram.com/chrisconnorcreative/ https://www.chrisconnorcreative.com // who animated my Bus Off logo? π Max https://www.instagram.com/_beware.the.wolf/ - // - Links - // - - Jewellery pictures used: https://pin.it/6xjS18NIg https://pin.it/6dAquUS0h - Music : Awkward Meeting - Supernatural Haunting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100574 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Think this is my favourite van build of all time.
A full kitchen and real bathroom with an indoor shower in a van build? This is beyond impressive.
This is a fairytale, not a bus. Love it so much β€
I love that thereβs an actual comfy sofa instead of an uncomfortable storage bench
I am incredibly jealous!! I am a 70 year old woman and so regret that I didn't take the opportunity to do something like this when I was young. Back in my day a woman travelling solo like this would have been an oddity. Your bus conversion is exceptional and really reflects your personality. I think it speaks to a lot of woman because whether we love modern decor, industrial, cottage, we all like a little whimsy. Good luck on your travels and have a wonderful time. I will come along for the ride! Deborah
I love that she's done it so much in her own style. Meanwhile, the doggo looks like she's living her bestest life!
This isn't a van. It's a delicate fairy carriage where dreams are born. It's soooo magical, you've got such a great eye. My favourite build, after watching van life videos for years β€
this van tour healed my depression
Possibly the cutest, coziest van build I've ever seen in my years of watching van tours.
Objectively speaking, this takes a genius in design, carpentry, video editing, and comedy. We have nothing like this in the states. It is from another world.
I have never wanted something so bad. This is one of the best van conversion I have seen in a while. I feel like a little girl watching this. It is like watching a fairytale. SO dreamy β€
This is so lovely! If a DisneyPrincess lived in a Van; this would be the van and princess.
At no point during the interior tour did it look or feel like a bus. If you told me I was inside a cozy stone cottage I'd believe you. What a creative and innovative build, well done β€
If Tinkerbell lived in the real world, this is where she would live. I don't usually like cottage core that much, but this van is sooo cozy!! Btw this dog is a cat in disguise.
By now I'm sure I have watched more than a 1000 builds. This has got got be the smartest best planned use of space. I have ever seen . Plus it couldn't be any cuter or comfortable looking.. I am blown away by the design of the sofa. Her color scheme is so relaxing and makes you want to join her.
She built a bus that matches her perfectly. Beautiful. She also has amazing hair.
I've never seen so much personality in a bus that's still so functional. Bravo!
THIS BUS - Was from FAR the most detailed Iβve ever seen. (and Iβm a commercial designer) The functionality is surreal, the layout is brilliant, to be able to create a private bedroom, a 2 piece washroom, (3 if you use the shower to wash hands) a proper living room or dining room, a complete gourmet kitchen, extra counter space with a tall people skylight, security/privacy curtains, proper electric, lighting, air circulation, internet access, batteries, solar, gas, diesel, recycling water system, loo, and storage galore everywhere!!! (0 wasted space) π Now, the aesthetics: the majority of rvs, conversions and trailers are designed within a certain look, you did not. Your interior makes us feel like we are visiting an adorable retro chic boudoir chalet, a whimsical tree house BnB or a 1940βs chambre de bonne in Paris. Itβs cozy, bright, adorable and like you, incredibly warm and inviting. (common: wallpapered cabinet interior and wooden window mirror doors??!!) New fan, hello to pooch and Bravo, it was time well spent β€ Looking forward to the aventures around the world.
Part of me sees this and wishes so badly i had done something like this when i was young instead of getting married and waited to start having kids. Now I'm old,(53), divorced and sooooooo jealous of this build and being young enough to appreciate it. This is BY FAR my favorite build. I love this. I would just be a bit worried about security or breaking down.
I'm not even half way through but this is pure insanity.. First of all how freaking cozy it is with all the little lights is insane, but also every little nook has a detail, it really is so cute all of this. Dream build for sure