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Family Quits the 9 to 5 to Live in an Off Grid Bus Conversion!


Andy and Amber from Bus Life NZ built this stunning DIY off grid bus conversion to live and travel full-time in New Zealand with their two young kids.

Young Family Hits the Road in a DIY Bus Conversion!

Image © Bus Life NZ

By reducing their expenses and moving onto a bus, they were able to quit both of their jobs and develop a few revenue streams to support their lifestyle, including a YouTube channel and a Patreon page.

Image © Bus Life NZ

One of the reasons they decided to hit the road as a family was because the 9-5 grind was too stressful, and the cost of living in Auckland was very high. They were paying approximately $3,000 NZD on rent each month.

Image © Bus Life NZ

Check out the latest video by Exploring Alternatives to meet the family behind Bus Life NZ and to tour their bus.

VIDEO: Family Quits the 9 to 5 to Live in an Off Grid Bus Conversion

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Danielle is a digital nomad who is passionate about tiny spaces, living with less, reducing waste and eating plant-based food. Danielle is half of the Exploring Alternatives blog & video project. You can find more of her at www.ExploringAlternatives.ca and her Exploring Alternatives YouTube Channel.
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  • September 26, 2017, 3:25 pm

    This is a beautiful conversion! I love the woodwork throughout.

  • Barb
    October 3, 2017, 12:30 pm

    I love tiny homes. Etc but I would like one where 2 bedrooms one must be on first level cannot climb stairs anymore.I would like fireplace and Windows

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