Kyle and Andy turned a setback into a success story by transforming a school bus into a mid-century modern tiny home on wheels. After their first bus conversion had a compromised engine, they started over and built Caballo Verde — a stunning family-friendly skoolie designed for full-time travel.
The couple now lives on the road full-time with their family, proving that resilience and creativity can transform challenges into beautiful mobile living spaces.
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Caballo Verde: A Modern Tiny Home on Wheels
Images via Mobile Dwellings/YouTube
Overcoming Setbacks: The Second Build
When their first bus conversion turned out to have engine problems, Kyle and Andy didn’t give up. Instead, they took everything they learned and applied it to their second build, Caballo Verde. The result exceeded their original vision.
DIY School Bus to Family Home Transformation
The conversion demonstrates what’s possible when combining determination with design skills. Kyle and Andy created a space that functions as a true family home while remaining fully mobile.
Mid-Century Modern Design Aesthetic
The interior showcases a distinctive mid-century modern aesthetic that sets Caballo Verde apart from typical bus conversions. Clean lines, thoughtful material choices, and cohesive design create a sophisticated living space.
Family-Friendly Layout and Features
Every design decision was made with family travel in mind. The layout accommodates their daily needs while providing comfort and functionality on the road.
Life on the Road
Kyle and Andy now travel full-time with their family, exploring destinations that would be impossible with traditional housing. Their journey showcases the freedom that mobile living can provide.
Images via Mobile Dwellings/YouTube
Video Tour
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Design Details
- Name: Caballo Verde
- Type: School bus conversion (skoolie)
- Design Style: Mid-century modern
- Residents: Kyle, Andy, and family
- Lifestyle: Full-time travel
- Build: DIY (second bus after first had engine issues)
- Social Media: @young.roamers on Instagram
Lessons from This Bus Conversion
Kyle and Andy’s journey with Caballo Verde offers insights for anyone considering a bus conversion:
- Setbacks can lead to better outcomes — Their second bus turned out better than the first would have
- Mechanical inspection before purchase is essential — Engine problems on their first bus taught them to verify reliability upfront
- A cohesive design aesthetic elevates the space — The mid-century modern theme makes the bus feel like an intentional home, not a makeshift conversion
- Family bus living requires thoughtful layout planning — Every inch must serve the needs of daily life with children
- Full-time travel is achievable with proper preparation — They successfully transitioned to life on the road
- Resilience is the most important building skill — Starting over from scratch requires determination
- Sharing the journey helps others — Their social media presence inspires future bus converters
- School buses provide excellent bones for conversion — The structure is durable and the interior offers open floor plan possibilities
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I guess anybody with enough money can make whatever they want out of anything. Whoopee.
I hear you, Terry — some of these builds definitely go all-out, and not every project has to be high-budget to be meaningful or well done.
One of the things I love most about the tiny living movement is how creative people get at all budget levels. Some folks build from scratch on a shoestring, others fully customize something unique — and both paths can be awesome.
Appreciate you dropping by and sharing your thoughts. Below are some more creative and less costly builds we’ve featured in the past that I thought you might enjoy:
Like this Cabin Shell Built for $10K in materials in 2025
https://tinyhousetalk.com/diy-10k-14×36-cabin-shell/
A Truck-Bed Tiny House Built for $3500
https://tinyhousetalk.com/diy-truck-bed-tiny-house/
A Tiny A-frame Cabin Built for $10K Recently
https://tinyhousetalk.com/lee-crockett-10k-tiny-a-frame/
There are some more kind of like that listed here in our DIY category:
https://tinyhousetalk.com/category/diy/