Rickey didn’t want to end up in a nursing home after a lifetime of adventure, teaching English, and truck-driving, so he used his handy skills to transform a 1968 bus into his home—and he tows it with a 1929 Ford.
He designed the exterior of the rig to look like the red Angry Bird, complete with eye decals. Rickey enjoys being part of the nomadic community and helping others with his mechanical skills.
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Bright Red Bus Conversion for Retirement Living
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Bold Blue Interior Paint
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Vintage 1929 Ford Tow Vehicle
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Video Tour: Angry Bird Bus with 12-Foot Roof Raise
Design Details
- Owner: Rickey
- Base Vehicle: 1968 Ford bus body
- Tow Vehicle: 1929 Ford
- Roof Modification: 12-inch roof raise
- Exterior Theme: Red Angry Bird design with eye decals
- Interior: Bold blue paint
- Lifestyle: Full-time nomadic living
- Owner Background: Former English teacher and truck driver
Lessons from This Build
- Alternative to Assisted Living: Rickey chose nomadic life over a nursing home, proving mobile living can be a viable retirement option for those who want independence
- Express Your Personality: The Angry Bird theme shows that bus conversions don’t have to be boring—your home can be as unique as you are
- Mechanical Skills Pay Off: Rickey’s hands-on abilities allowed him to create this rig and help others in the nomadic community
- Vintage Vehicles Still Work: A 1929 Ford as a tow vehicle proves that older vehicles can still serve practical purposes with proper maintenance
- Community Matters: Being part of the nomadic community provides social connection and mutual support for solo travelers
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OMG. My eyes hurt after looking at this. I apologize but this whole thing is a hot mess. I’m sorry you’re disabled.
I don’t know where to start. Everything doggone thing about this bus and hauler is amazing! The nail in the cabinet door is genius. The back porch is wonderful, and how clever to use the front of the bus as a bedroom! It’s just all so cool! Be proud! There’s nothing like belonging to a close knit family, and sometimes family isn’t blood kin. Sometimes it’s spirit kin, and often that’s the closest most enduring kind. Enjoy your life with your kin and be safe. Happy trails : )
Now this made me smile. Reminds me of the song “I did it My Way”! To each their own, as long as it makes you happy and hurts no one.
Lovely attitude and great skills.
Interesting home with all the comforts.