Our Off-Grid Skoolie Solar System
Designing our skoolie solar system for off-grid living had to be one of the most challenging components of our build.
We spent so many days...
Build & Conversion Guides
Best Van for Camper Conversions
The search for the perfect van for camper conversions can be intimidating, especially when there are so many van chassis to choose from. ...
Building Our Skoolie’s Bathroom
When we started thinking about what was most important for us for our school bus conversion, a bathroom with a toilet and a shower was high ...
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Bus & Van Life
Insiders Guide to Overnight Parking at Walmart
It's happened to the best of us while driving - we get tired and just need a quick place to crash. Overnight parking at Walmart could be an ...
Meet Charlotte – Our School Bus Conversion
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Year: 2002 Length: 26 ft. Engine: Cummins 5.9 230hp Transmission: Allison 2000 Brakes: Air Miles: 85,000
We boug...
Bus Conversion Costs: How to Budget for Bus Life
Dreaming of a life of freedom on the road but have no idea where to start with figuring out bus conversion costs? One of the first steps you...
Travel Guides
Sandboarding at the Great Sand Dunes National Park
Sandboarding at the Great Sand Dunes National Park has now become one of our favorite activities, and it's not difficult to understand why! ...
Top 5 Attractions in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Thunder Bay, Ontario is one of those spots in Canada that will keep you wanting to go back for years. There is just so much to do whether yo...
Visiting Watkins Glen State Park: What You Should Know
Visiting Watkins Glen State Park reminded us of visiting an amusement park; super crowded and tourists everywhere. With that being said, Wat...
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Best Van for Camper Conversions
The search for the perfect van for camper conversions can be intimidating, especially when there are so many van chassis to choose from.
In terms of picking ...
Top 12 Skoolie Bathroom Ideas
As with most things in a bus conversion, your skoolie bathroom is going to have to be well thought out. You're going to have to take certain things into conside...
How to Find Free Campsites: Bus Life Edition
Thinking about hitting the open road but worried about where you're going to find free campsites or camping near you? Don't worry, we've all been there and real...
3 Types of School Bus Sizes for Your Conversion
When we first decided to look into buses for our conversion, we were quickly overwhelmed by all of the school bus sizes available. We learned that every skoolie...
Bus Life: 10 Reasons it’s for You
Thinking back 5 years ago, I don't think I would have ever imagined myself saying that bus life is better than an actual home. It was only in 2018 when I was wa...
2019 170 Mercedes Sprinter: Cali Birch
There’s something unique about creating a living space with your own two hands. It’s also a very intimidating process, especially when limitations and dre...
Top RV Tire Insurance & Wheel Protection Option
One of the many things we've learned from life on the road is to do as much as you possibly can to be prepared. That means having appropriate insurance coverage...
Insiders Guide to Overnight Parking at Walmart
It's happened to the best of us while driving - we get tired and just need a quick place to crash. Overnight parking at Walmart could be an excellent option for...
Picking the Right Solar Panels for Van Life
Choosing the right type of solar panel for van, bus, and RV life is essential if you're making the leap into solar electricity. Purchasing solar panels for your...
School Bus Conversion Insurance Guide: What You Need to Know
Buying a school bus is only half of the headache: Getting skoolie or school bus conversion insurance is a whole new can of worms! We're going to elaborate on so...
Bus Conversion Costs: How to Budget for Bus Life
Dreaming of a life of freedom on the road but have no idea where to start with figuring out bus conversion costs? One of the first steps you can take is finding...
Surviving Winter in a Skoolie: Tips & Pointers
To some, surviving winter in a skoolie probably means going someplace warm like Arizona or Florida.
However, traveling during the winter in a skoolie can be ...