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6 Bus Conversion Ideas To Give You Skoolie Inspiration

May 23, 2023January 27, 2022 by Emily Lawrence

There’s no shortage of inspiration to turn to if you’re looking for some bus conversion ideas. Check out these ingenious design hacks from YouTube!

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The Ins And Outs Of Building A School Bus Camper

March 1, 2023September 23, 2021 by Emily Lawrence

Dreaming about building out your own school bus camper? Here’s what you should know about completing a school bus camper conversion.

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5 Skoolie Floor Plans And Layout Ideas

May 23, 2023May 30, 2021 by Emily Lawrence

Looking to build out a school bus? Check out these five skoolie floor plans and layout ideas for your DIY RV build inspiration.

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Your Complete Guide To Renovating A School Bus

October 29, 2019 by Nikki Cleveland

More and more people are turning to bus conversions and van conversions for tiny home living. There’s a reason why they’re growing in popularity: unlike manufactured RVs, they have a … Read more

This Old Blue Bird Bus Was Converted Into A Cozy Tiny Home

December 8, 2018December 5, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

Jim and Debbie Gadberry from Life Is A Joy retired a couple of years ago so they could finish building out their skoolie and travel full-time. The couple specifically found an … Read more

Build Out Your Dream Bus With Paved To Pines

October 30, 2018October 22, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

Many people prefer converted vans and skoolies over manufactured RVs because they feel more spacious and homey. However, conversions can prove to be very challenging and time-consuming, especially if you … Read more

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This Short Bus Was Turned Into A Modern Tiny Home On Wheels

July 17, 2020July 11, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

This Converted Short Bus Was Turned Into A Modern Tiny Home On Wheels Heather, Nick, and their mini doodle Miles live full-time in a converted short bus lovingly nicknamed the … Read more

Build Out Your Dream Bus With Blue Ridge Conversions

April 30, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

Many people prefer converted buses over manufactured RVs because they feel more spacious and homey.  But ask anyone who has completed a skoolie and they will tell you that it … Read more

Peek Inside This Uniquely Converted School Bus

March 18, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

One of the most unique features about Kyle Volkman’s converted school bus is the meticulously detailed interior.  It looks more like a cozy loft-on-wheels than any manufactured RV, and is … Read more

New Movie “Expedition Happiness” Follows A Converted School Bus

February 20, 2018 by Nikki Cleveland

Expedition Happiness is a new documentary (available on Netflix) about a couple’s road trip across North America in a converted school bus.  The film follows their journey through Canada, Alaska, … Read more

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