What better way to find your future home than by traveling the whole country? That’s what former manager Colin is doing in his 2003 Ford E350 Short Bus conversion. Tired of his high-paced life in San Francisco, he purchased and converted the bus to meet his unique needs.
He ramped up his solar, so he could run a larger fridge and freezer for meat and beer, as well as an awesome outdoor shower with plenty of hot water. His goal is to find a small town somewhere where he’ll buy land and build a house. What do you like most about his rig?
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His 2003 Ford E350 Short Bus w/ 600 Watts of Solar
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Even with all that solar, he made room for a roof deck.
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He used lots of cargo nets for storage.
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Highlights:
- Colin converted a 2003 Ford E350 Short Bus into a mobile home to explore the country and find a future home location.
- He left a high-paced management job in San Francisco for a life of travel and personal fulfillment.
- The bus is equipped with 600 watts of solar power, supporting a larger fridge, freezer, and outdoor shower.
- Despite the solar setup, Colin also included a rooftop deck on the bus for added space and leisure.
- The interior utilizes cargo nets for efficient storage solutions.
- Colin prioritized having a full-sized bed and apartment-sized fridge in his bus conversion.
- His journey is part of a broader goal to settle in a small town and build a permanent house.
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