Living on a converted bus (“skoolie”) can be an amazing experience — freedom, mobility, and adventure all rolled into one, but when winter rolls around, your home on wheels needs some serious prep to stay warm, safe, and road-ready. Whether you’re heading into a cold climate for the first time or just want to make sure your setup is solid, these six steps will help you winterize your bus conversion effectively. 1) Start With a Full Vehicle Inspection Before you settle in for winter, treat your bus like any other vehicle. Have a trusted mechanic inspect major systems or carefully… Read more »
Bus conversions have taken the country by storm, proving to be a cost-efficient and sustainable option for both businesses and homes! Transforming a bus into a home—or a “skoolie,” as they’re often called—is perfect for individuals and partners who want the opportunity to travel freely and live simply without sacrificing having a place to call their own. If you’re about to embark on your own journey to life on the bus, there are a lot of different approaches you can take. When it comes to budgeting your conversion, though, there are a few costs most skoolie experts agree that you’ll… Read more »
If you recently purchased a bus and hope to permanently convert the vehicle into a home, tailgate location, or RV, you likely want to paint the bus accordingly. Getting a bus professionally painted can be very expensive, so we have provided some tips on how to paint your bus to prepare it for conversion! Watch the Weather Forecast One of the biggest things to consider before painting your bus is the weather forecast. Don’t forget to consider changes in temperature and humidity and watch out for precipitation, all of which can affect your paint job. Ensure you have something large enough to… Read more »
Mobile life on a converted bus or “skoolie” has become a more popular and common option for individuals, couples, and small families with every passing year. The allure and freedom of the open road is hard to deny—we’ve all fantasized about it one time or another! While the reality of full-time bus living has both its advantages and disadvantages, many of those who try it quickly fall in love with their new, unconventional lifestyle—and here are the top reasons why! The Freedom Perhaps the most lauded and obvious advantage to skoolie life is the freedom to travel virtually wherever and… Read more »
