Life on wheels is a pretty exciting adventure, and if it allows you to get rid of the high rents for a rented apartment, then the enthusiasm even doubles. This was proved by a young couple from California, who spent two whole years searching and completely transforming a decommissioned school bus. But now they are absolutely happy and free to choose their place of residence, because their house is always with them.
Nomadic life sounds tempting for many people, but for some extreme people this appeal is so great that they do not even try to resist their desire to plunge into a free life with their heads. Like Tyler Hjording and Lexi O'Brien, a young enthusiastic couple who left California where they were paying too much rent. Now they enjoy the freedom of movement in their own motorhome.
Once the young people decided that it would be preferable for them to lead a nomadic lifestyle (at least for a while), they spent a whole year looking for a suitable vehicle. It turned out to be a decommissioned school bus from 2001, the technical part of which could still be restored. For their future "One Wild Ride", such a name was invented by a creative couple to their home on wheels, they gave 10 thousand dollars. And another 15 thousand "green" and 8 months were needed to put the vehicle in order and equip it with everything necessary for permanent residence.
They carried out a complete restructuring on their own after work and on weekends, which is why the transformation process was so long. But the efforts of young enthusiasts were not in vain, as a result they got a rather cozy and comfortable home of their own. As the guys admit, “One Wild Ride” turned out to be more spacious than the apartment in which they huddled for the past few years.
In order for the bus to be used as a full-fledged housing for permanent residence, they had to completely get rid of the seats, the old inner lining and carefully insulate the "facade" of the bus. And in order to feel a more homely atmosphere inside, we chose natural wood as finishing materials, which can be seen on the floor and on the ceiling, and as panels.
Tyler and Lexi in their mobile home equipped a full-fledged kitchen with the necessary equipment, household appliances, a headset, and the guys made all the furniture on their own. However, like a sofa and armchairs in the living-dining area. When creating them, they provided for folding seats, in which there are quite spacious boxes for storing things, tools and various little things, because hinged shelves and cabinets had to be abandoned due to the rather modest height of the bus itself.
Considering that the length of the bus allowed, it was possible to allocate a shower and a bathroom, in which a dry closet was installed, because the young people planned to actively travel and did not want to be tied to central communications. For the same reason, they bought solar panels, thanks to which they have electricity around the clock in their house, which means that they can use a refrigerator or air conditioner practically without restrictions. There was also a place for a mini-wardrobe, which the girl is especially happy about, because she has to carry a wardrobe with her for all seasons.
At the very end of the mobile home, the guys equipped a large sleeping area with a double bed, under which they arranged a mini-storage room. Despite its modest dimensions, it was possible to accommodate a multimedia system and even a small office with a computer and office equipment necessary for work in the bedroom.
Interesting fact: Young adventurers have already visited most of the states and have now bought land and are planning to "put down roots" in Texas. There they are working on creating several tiny houses at once called The Pond Collective, and they also have other projects, including the Ice Plant Venue, an event area in the center of La Grange.
Admirers of nomadic life will always find a way to equip a mobile home in any tarantass. For example, the young man bought a decommissioned ambulance, which he turned into a cozy home.