Nelson’s son, Coley, suffered a stroke four years ago. It took three years of constant care for Coley to become medically stable, and in that time, Nelson left his full-time job to be Coley’s full-time caretaker. The two began taking shorter trips along the coast, which soon evolved into longer ones. Eventually, Nelson found his [...]
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Building an Epic $15,000 School Bus Tiny Home After Losing Her Job
Make lemonade out of lemons, right? Heidi saw her job lost in the midst of the pandemic as the perfect catalyst to bus life — she had been dreaming of traveling for years! With the help of her dad’s garage full of tools, she was able to transform her short bus for around $15K, including [...]
Adobe Casita: School Bus with Jon Boat Roof Raise and Record Player Nook
Sarah dreamed of a nomadic lifestyle since she was 14 years old, but it took crashing her beloved Jeep to push her into making it a reality. With the insurance money from the accident, she was able to jumpstart her school bus conversion. Originally she considered dealing with the lower bus height, but then had [...]
Liesl and Stu’s Artistic Bus Build with Trapdoor Shower & Cajon Toilet
DIY bus conversions certainly aren’t new, but this might win the award for the most gorgeous handcrafted bus we’ve featured here! It’s not just the spacious open concept, the nifty pulley bed, or the epic imported wood stove — it’s the minute details like their tile choice and inlaid cabinet doors and stunning floors. The [...]
His Bus Build Tiny Home with a Murphy Bed
Daniel was looking for a vehicle to take with him on outdoor travels during the weekends — something he could toss muddy gear into and not care about. A late-night eBay bid made him the owner of this 2005 Econoline bus — and after a cross-country trip to retrieve it, he suddenly found himself caring [...]
Retired Kaleidoscope Creators Choose Skoolie Life
This adorable couple worked together running a kaleidoscope business for more than 30 years, but wife Shelley hit an impass one day where she really wanted to travel. Randy says she did what he wanted for 30 years, so it was his turn to follow her. #RelationshipGoals As such, Shelley let Randy pick the exterior [...]
Remodeling His Grandfather’s 1954 Crown Bus
Josh watched his parents travel the continent with this 1954 Crown Bus which he bought from the family when he turned 15. He lived in it for some time and then as an adult got the idea to give it a total rehab and continue in his grandpa’s tracks. His then-girlfriend wasn’t too sure about [...]