This awesome family of 6 set out on the road over a year and a half ago in their 40-foot converted bus. They wanted to educate their four boys about the world outside of Quebec. The couple sold their home and are now living off of that money and their savings. Their bus has two [...]
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Couple’s 2003 International with a Roof Raise
“We’re living small. But we’re living big!” That’s what Phyllis says about her life with her husband Steve in their 2003 International Bus. Less square footage — and wheels — have allowed the almost-retired couple to travel the country and meet all kinds of people. They prioritized an open concept inside their bus, eventually even [...]
Ola the Skoolie: Young Couple’s $25K DIY Bus Conversion with Cottage-Boho Style
Ben and Tate bought a 40-foot 1992 Thomas school bus while still in high school and spent about $20,000 converting it into “Ola” — a cottage-boho style home on wheels that they moved into after getting married. They now park on a ranch in Southern California, close to the beach and family, but hit the [...]
Founders of Skoolie Swarm and their Big Blue Hauler
Travis and Michelle first hit the road in their original converted school bus back in 2016 when they were going to visit their daughter. They met other skoolie folks and attended other tiny house festivals and started to feel the tug to jump all-in instead of just doing the occasional trip. When lockdown hit, it [...]
Fully Converted Off Grid School Bus for $35k
This is a fully-converted off-grid school bus that’s a great blend between professional and DIY! The solar, plumbing and deck were all professionally installed, while the rest was wonderfully built out by the original owner. There’s a secret hide-out/second bedroom under the main bed that looks super cozy! The bathroom has a Nature’s Head composting [...]
Juniper Gypsy: Raised Roof Skoolie with Hidden TV and Tiled Shower
The Juniper Gypsy is a raised-roof school bus conversion built by a couple who embraced the boondocking lifestyle. Bryant spent nearly a year living in an unconverted van before deciding he wanted something homier. After meeting Arissa and working together, they built out this gorgeous skoolie. Unlike many skoolie conversions, they chose residential windows for [...]
His School Bus Conversion has a Rooftop Fire-pit!
Brian self-converted his “Wazabus” (was-a-bus) and it accidentally became his full-time job! Others were so impressed they started asking him to work on their rigs, and he was able to quit his old job and do this while traveling around the country. He even has a dedicated “tool shed” on the back of the bus [...]