Joe and Lindsay are on their second van conversion, and their experience shines all throughout this build. They added some amazing features such as archways to the bathroom and bedroom, a full bed with bump outs so you can sleep stretched out, and a dazzling quartz countertop! Perhaps the coolest feature in this van is [...]
Off-Grid Living
How a Trip to Iceland Inspired Their Skoolie Life
This couple ran into a coffee shop in skoolie while traveling in Iceland, and that sparked something inside of them. Before they knew it, they converted their own short bus, so they could hit the road. Their bold blue bus has a cozy interior, with dark wood and paint, that makes it feel like a [...]
Epic Skoolie w/ Giant Bathroom and Adorable Eyes
I love a touch of whimsy, and Irwin the Skoolie has just that with the adorable curtain “eyes” that grace the front of the bus. Bright blue, they make Irwin seem like a fun place to live. Owners Mike and Mandi would agree! When 2020 hit, Mike’s longtime dream of an alternative living space finally [...]
He built a $15K Tiny House with No Experience
Do you remember David Rule’s tiny house that he started building last summer? Well, he finished it for a total of $15,000! And he documented the entire thing in a recap video below, which might be the most entertaining tiny house video I’ve ever watched. The result is an entirely off-grid home he built all [...]
Family of 4 Sells Home To Travel U.S. in a Skoolie
The Miller family left the “normal” American lifestyle, sold their home, bought a bus, and started traveling the country in it with their two young children! So far, they’ve been loving their simpler life, and enjoy making so many memories together as a family. You can read our Q&A with the family at the end [...]
Backpacker & Artist Settles Down in a Bus Conversion
After hiking both the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, Samuel converted a 1977 Ford B500 short bus into his home on wheels. His setup features limo-tinted windows, a flip-up desk for his artwork, and a compact kitchen. He travels with his cat and creates stunning copperwork on the road. Check it out! [...]
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 [...]