Chris told his grandmother as a kid that he wanted to grow up and live in the woods with his dog—and for the past 11 years, that’s more or less what he has done. He’s lived in two vans and a Class A RV before building his dream rig: a self-sustaining school bus conversion named [...]
School Bus Conversions
Their Nature-Inspired School Bus Conversion
Allison & Nick purchased their bus somewhat impulsively, but they diligently converted it into the gorgeous nature-inspired skoolie it is today over the course of two years! During that time they were largely working full-time, saving money for their adventure. They’ve been on the road for 6 months, enjoying all their hard work. They chose [...]
Their Short School Bus Conversion with an 8-Inch Roof Raise
This couple enjoyed working on yachts for a while until they were inspired to buy a short school bus to convert into their DIY motorhome. They fixed it up and used it on weekends at first, but they grew tired of the “go-go-go” lifestyle and eventually quit their jobs so they could hit the road, [...]
Coach Bus Turned Storage-Packed Tiny Home
Everyone has different reasons for choosing nomadic living, but for this family, #buslife is giving them the opportunity to scout out the country in search of land to put a home and homestead! They don’t have any particular ties to one place, so they are trying out all the places. This is actually their second [...]
Artist Life in her School Bus Conversion
This is Gillian’s DIY school bus conversion, which she calls “Jungle.” She left her career in set design to enjoy life as an entrepreneur on the road. Her bus features tons of her own textile work, an oven, an oversized couch that doubles as a guest bed, and lots of bold, jungle-themed accents. Check it [...]
Early Retirement in their Shuttle Bus Conversion
Eric and Robbyn were nearing retirement age but thought they still had more years to work. That’s when a trip to Europe completely changed their perspective, seeing people who didn’t work themselves into the ground as they do in the U.S. That’s when they got the idea to stop living normally and find a way [...]
Their Cozy & Spacious Shuttle Bus Tiny Home
Ron and Jess were considering upgrading from their one-bedroom apartment when they went on a vacation to a 200-square-foot cabin and realized they could totally live tiny. That’s when they got hooked onto bus life on YouTube and the rest is history. Their shuttle bus conversion is light and airy, with lightly-stained plywood ceilings, sage [...]