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Andy and Amber from Bus Life NZ built this stunning DIY off grid bus conversion to live and travel full-time in New Zealand with their two young kids.
Young Family Hits the Road in a DIY Bus Conversion!
Image © Bus Life NZ
By reducing their expenses and moving onto a bus, they were able to quit both of their jobs and develop a few revenue streams to support their lifestyle, including a YouTube channel and a Patreon page.
Image © Bus Life NZ
One of the reasons they decided to hit the road as a family was because the 9-5 grind was too stressful, and the cost of living in Auckland was very high. They were paying approximately $3,000 NZD on rent each month.
Image © Bus Life NZ
Check out the latest video by Exploring Alternatives to meet the family behind Bus Life NZ and to tour their bus.
VIDEO: Family Quits the 9 to 5 to Live in an Off Grid Bus Conversion
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This is a beautiful conversion! I love the woodwork throughout.
I love tiny homes. Etc but I would like one where 2 bedrooms one must be on first level cannot climb stairs anymore.I would like fireplace and Windows