The Chandler family were living their “dream life” as Montana ranchers when they realized how much they were missing. After discovering school bus conversions, often called skoolies online, they decided to take the plunge and do a DIY conversion for their two young kids and their dogs for an unforgettable and perhaps legendary family lifestyle. [...]
School Bus Conversions
Miss Daisy: Couple’s Retirement Skoolie
Shirley and A.W. wanted to do something new during retirement, so they bought a bus and built out a skoolie! Their only regret? That they didn’t do it sooner! They have a neat L-shaped couch in the back of the bus which becomes their queen-sized bed at night, and another couch that turns into a [...]
Family Skoolie with Kids Bunk Room!
It can be tough to fit a family into a skoolie, especially when you have elementary-age children. But these parents created a really special space in their bus for the kids — each one has a private bunk and underneath there’s a private desk, TV, gaming console, and storage for their things, so they have [...]
Their Amazing Skoolie with 2800 Watts of Solar
Andrew and Ashley found skoolies on YouTube and spent the next three years researching and building their incredible school bus tiny home, complete with a 24-inch roof raise and 2800 watts of solar! There’s a dedicated office space, a luxury bathroom, and a great convertible couch. The couple knew early on that they wanted a [...]
Their $30K Bus Conversion with a Large Kitchen
When Hannah and Tim started this skoolie conversion, neither of them had used a power tool before. But you wouldn’t know it looking at their gorgeous budget build! All in all, they spent about $30K on the bus and conversion and the result is a stunning and functional space with a wood stove, two convertible [...]
A Beautiful 1991 Skoolie: A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Adventure
If you’ve been dreaming of embarking on a road trip in a home on wheels, then this 1991 Skoolie might just be your perfect companion. Listed for $60,000 by C&T Vans, this converted bus is a testament to the possibilities of a mobile lifestyle. The Skoolie is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and boasts a range [...]
Living and Working from his Bus Tiny Home
When Mike’s work went remote, he found himself isolated and struggling with his mental health. Since he didn’t need his city apartment, he decided traveling was a better option. At first, he just lived in his vehicle, but then he upgraded to a bus conversion. Eventually, he wanted to use all he learned from build [...]
