When Rob and Karen first decided to travel North America instead of paying high property taxes and utility bills, they set off in a motorhome looking for the right vehicle. This old oil field truck they found was much tougher than an RV, and had a great box on the back, which they gutted and [...]
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California King Bed in Their Truckbed Camper
Becca & Jason built an amazing high-tech, ultra-light truckbed camper complete with a California King-sized Bed and actuating solar panels to provide enough power for their amazing electrical setup. They had a van build before this, but they wanted something that could off-road better. While their truck camper has a lot more restrictions in terms [...]
Their $22K Bus Conversion with a Murphy Bed
Aaron and his wife Sarah live full-time in the 2002 Chevy Express 2500 that he converted for just $22k (including the $6k for the bus itself). He had always dreamed of traveling, so he could enjoy all kinds of adventure sports, and was lucky enough to find a partner who loved the same things. Amazingly, [...]
Skoolie Conversion: GMC 1989 C3500 Vandura
Here’s a DIY skoolie that’s an awesome entry-level way to get into bus life. It is simple on the inside with a few sets of cabinets, a sink, and a pull-out pantry and chest refrigerator. The bus is a GMC 1989 C3500 Vandura, and it’s for sale by owner now. Check it out below! Don’t [...]
Their Cozy Cork Ceiling 4×4 Sprinter Van Conversion
Craig and Tanya are enjoying their midlife years in their Sprinter van conversion. They have a unique cork ceiling and fabric-covered plywood panels to absorb lots of sound inside the van. They didn’t want to tear down and put up a bed, so they have a stationary one, as well as a convertible couch/eating area. [...]
Couple’s Greyhound Renovation w/ Craft Room!
Aaron and Lorena wanted to leave the chilly winters of Boston and ended up down the bus life rabbit hole on Instagram dreaming of a different lifestyle. When they found an already-converted Greyhound bus for sale, they jumped at the opportunity. They did tons of renovations on the bus to make it match their style [...]
When They Couldn’t Backpack, They Built a Bus Home
Amanda and Owen were planning to get married and take an 8-month-long honeymoon backpacking. They had been saving for years, but when 2020 hit, they had to pivot. So they decided on a bus conversion! The couple ended up splurging on this particular bus because it had a solid engine. The resulting bus is absolutely [...]