Andrew and Ashley found skoolies on YouTube and spent the next three years researching and building their incredible school bus tiny home, complete with a 24-inch roof raise and 2800 watts of solar! There’s a dedicated office space, a luxury bathroom, and a great convertible couch.
The couple knew early on that they wanted a spot to hang hammocks outdoors, so they welded on a special deck that also holds their mini split air conditioner. They installed a number of reclaimed RV windows in the rig to let them see all the beautiful places they park! Enjoy the tour.
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2800 Watts of Solar and Twin Hammock Swings
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CJ knew from the age of 14 that he wanted to live in a bus, so he started saving up and by the time he was 17, he had the money he needed to buy one! He put about $2.5K into converting the rig — including a 25-inch roof raise, which allowed him to build a one-of-a-kind loft bed.
His bus really has it all — a bathroom with a shower, an L-shaped couch for friends, an oven, and a studio with an expensive piano. He travels the country as a jazz musician and absolutely loves the community on the road.
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Jazz Musician’s Epic 25-Inch Roof Raise Skoolie
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Like for so many others, this skoolie conversion was born in 2020 when Mike & Tina were looking for something to occupy themselves in the midst of shutdowns. They’d only been dating for 8 months, but they decided to jump into the build and see what happened. It’s now their vacation rig which they use to take their kids traveling.
They still live in Florida right now while their teens finish up schooling, but they have dreams of hitting the road full-time once they’ve graduated. You’re going to be amazed by the tile work in the luxury bathroom and how well they built the rooftop deck. Tell us what you think in the comments!
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Family’s Incredible International DT456 with Rooftop Deck
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When Hannah and Tim started this skoolie conversion, neither of them had used a power tool before. But you wouldn’t know it looking at their gorgeous budget build! All in all, they spent about $30K on the bus and conversion and the result is a stunning and functional space with a wood stove, two convertible beds, and a fixed queen in the back.
They really prioritized the kitchen since they both love cooking, and they have oodles of counter space. Hannah works a full-time remote corporate job, while Tim is an author and the bus handyman. Check out more of their handiwork below!
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Amazingly Spacious Skoolie with No Roof-Raise
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Meet Amber and Eli who spent the last four years working on their DIY school bus conversion! They spent one year living in the bus largely unfinished and have finally completed the build and are on a four-month travel stint. When they aren’t on the road, they live stationary at a bus dealership where they work.
They prioritized their kitchen and bathroom above all, and have oodles of counter space, a large stainless sink, a separate fridge, and an extra freezer, and they spared no expense in their shower! Glass tiles, exposed copper pipes, and a glass bowl sink give their shower a spa-like feel.
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Roaming and Nesting: A Glimpse into Their Stationary and Travel Bus Life
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Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something like this transit bus skoolie conversion pops up, and I’m floored! This couple added slide-outs to a bus — I’ve never seen that before, and it adds an incredible amount of space to their main living area.
But the slide-outs are far from the only cool feature in this rig. They have bunks for guests, a side-by-side washer & dryer, a wine cellar, and the most incredible wooden soaking tub in the bathroom. You’ll love watching this tour below.
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Wine Cellar & Giant Soaking Tub in this Skoolie
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Steve & Barbara were reaching retirement and figuring out their next step. Eventually, they settled on bus life and spent a year looking at buses. When they came across this 2007 Thomas C2 Skoolie that had only 30K miles on it, they decided to spend the $9K on it and get to work on the conversion.
The conversion is quite spectacular — with reclaimed granite countertops, a comfortable bathroom, and a cozy back bedroom. They have an excellent hand-designed front couch that turns into a second bed. What’s your favorite part of the bus?
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2007 Thomas C2 Skoolie Conversion
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This awesome couple has grown children and a teenager still at home, and they were ready for a big change! They got work as KOA Camp Hosts and decided to sell everything and convert a school bus into their tiny home. Because their home sold so quickly, they ended up staying with family for a bit while finishing up the conversion.
They have a teen-sized bunk room, a cozy primary bedroom, and a big kitchen with “normal” sized appliances. Two large couches welcome you when you walk in. What do you think of their conversion?
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KOA Camp Hosts Sold It All to Travel
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Guillermo has lived all over the world. Born in Argentina, he spent a few years in Florida before doing most of his growing up in Spain. As an adult, he moved to the US where he’s lived for 26 years in a number of states including Pennsylvania, Texas, and California. Bus life had always been on his bucket list, but he jumped into it quite rapidly after meeting the woman who renovated this VW bus.
She was looking for more space, and before he knew it, Guillermo was buying it from her! It has awesome murals that she put in, a beautiful coat of turquoise paint, and lovely striped upholstery. Its small size means that he does most of his living outdoors — which is how he likes it!
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Traveling Light in His Volkswagen Bus
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