Rita does amazing paintings and murals as she travels the country in her pig-pink bus named “Wilbur” (like from “Charlotte’s Web”). What’s extra impressive is that she only spent $9,000 on the entire bus and build to create a warm, homey and functional rig.
A large section of her bus is dedicated to her art studio and supplies, but she still has space for a kitchen and couch-to-bed setup. While she built a shower in the bus, she quickly realized it was impractical and transformed it into a closet with a portable emergency toilet in the base. What do you think of her spot?
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“Wilbur,” Rita’s 2001 Ford Shuttle Bus

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She has a big cozy chair next to her studio desk.

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She has a removable burner, mini-fridge and gravity-fed water system.

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That pink color is truly unique!

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VIDEO: Her DIY $9K Bus Tiny House
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