Donna was ready to do something different with her life and originally thought about a Sprinter van or even an RV, but she wanted something she could customize and something with more windows and space—a shuttle bus seemed like the perfect fit for her.
She’s made it into such an amazing home! Donna chose a camp stove that she could move indoors and out, since she loves to cook “al fresco.” Her fixed Queen bed has lots of storage around it, and there’s a pull-out potty underneath. The best part is she spent under $18K for the entire conversion!
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Traveling the Country with Her Dogs
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Portable Camp Stove for Indoor/Outdoor Cooking
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Dedicated Office Space for Remote Work
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Video Tour: DIY Shuttle Bus Camper Build
Design Details
- Vehicle: Shuttle bus
- Total Cost: Under $18,000
- Build Type: DIY conversion
- Bed: Fixed Queen bed with surrounding storage
- Bathroom: Pull-out potty hidden under bed
- Kitchen: Portable camp stove (moves indoors/outdoors)
- Office: Dedicated workspace for remote work
- Windows: Original shuttle bus windows retained for natural light
- Travelers: Donna and her dogs
- Why Shuttle Bus: More windows, more space, and more customizable than Sprinter vans or traditional RVs
Lessons from This Build
- Shuttle Buses Offer the Best of Both Worlds: More windows and space than a Sprinter van, more customizable than a factory RV—shuttle buses hit a sweet spot for solo travelers
- Portable Stoves Create Flexibility: A camp stove that moves indoors and out lets you cook al fresco in good weather and stay comfortable inside when it’s not
- Under-Bed Space is Premium Storage: A fixed Queen bed with a pull-out potty underneath maximizes every inch without sacrificing comfort
- Budget Conversions Are Possible: Donna transformed her shuttle bus into a full-time home for under $18K—proof that bus life doesn’t require a huge investment
- Build in a Workspace: Including office space in the design allows for remote work flexibility, whether pre-retirement or after
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Very nice! Love the kitchen!