Wess had the travel bug as a young adult but chose parenthood first. When his boys were getting older, he decided to think about tiny living/travel again and that’s when he stumbled across the school bus that he bought to turn into a house (before they were really Instagram-popular). As a metalworker, he had the skills necessary to build a school bus just how he wanted — and he did!
He spent three years on the road traveling in his conversion before settling in Witchita where he does metalwork for other people’s rigs. His home includes an awesome collection of found-item artwork, a mosaic tub, and tons of beautiful woodworking. Enjoy the tour!
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Impressive Hand-Built Skoolie For Solo Traveler
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His large wood stove heats the place up quickly!
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Right now he’s mostly stationary after traveling for three years.
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Lots of solar power on the roof!
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VIDEO: DIY Raised Roof Skoolie
Highlights:
- Wess, a metalworker, built a school bus home to fulfill his travel dreams after raising his children.
- He converted the bus before school bus homes became popular on social media.
- The project took three years, after which he settled in Wichita to work on other bus conversions.
- His bus features unique artwork, a mosaic tub, and extensive woodworking.
- The bus is equipped with solar power and a wood stove for heating.
- Wess’s conversion includes a raised roof and innovative use of space, like a bed over a tool case.
- The home is a testament to Wess’s metalworking skills and creativity in tiny living.
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Beautiful cabinets and furniture. Very nice build ?. Looks like home.
Awesome! Hi from Derby, KS. I love the woodwork and great storage ideas.