One of the most common questions we get from people who are considering converting a skoolie is “Where do you park it?” We are often asked if we stay in RV parks or campgrounds, and whether skoolies are allowed at these types of establishments. While we ourselves have never stayed in an RV park for …
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Building tiny homes has become increasingly popular as a way to own a home without taking on huge amounts of debt or mortgages as you would when purchasing a traditional home. Downsizing your home in this manner allows you to simplify your life and spend more time pursuing your passions. For this article, we will …
Almost without fail, the first question I get when I tell someone that I live in a bus is “Where do you shower?” The truth is that most vanlifers and bus dwellers just don’t shower all that frequently, and we aren’t bothered by it. However, there are several ways to stay clean on the road. …
RV sizes and prices vary as much as their floor plans and features. But if you’re looking for that small Class C RV to get you and your family around comfortably and efficiently, while still being able to navigate the vast majority of National Parks, this round up of options is for you. Having a …
#Vanlife has swept the globe over the last few years, taking over social media and prompting outdoor retailer titans to jump on board with their advertising and marketing campaigns. The hashtag has grown to include vehicles like buses and RVs as well as a range of vans, from classic VWs to ultra-posh Sprinter vans. So, …
Sprinter vans are sleek, functional, and efficient, making them one of the best options out there for camper van conversions. They are the poster van for #vanlife, but these beauties come with hefty price tags. In this article, we’ll explore the costs of buying and converting a Sprinter, and lay out exactly what you’ll get …
Vanlife is the latest craze to sweep the nation, and for good reason. It allows people who otherwise would not be able to afford to purchase a home (read: most millennials) to own their own space, drastically reduce bills, and have the freedom to travel at will. Of course, there are trade-offs involved: such a …
The #vanlife and #buslife movements have exploded in recent years, with thousands of people giving up traditional homes and jobs to live and travel in their vehicles. These vehicles range from small cars and minivans to 40-foot former school buses. These buses make up their own subset of this lifestyle and are generally referred to …
Before I embarked on my own bus conversion adventure with my boyfriend Aaron, we watched hours and hours of YouTube videos about skoolies. In fact, we were watching a video about professional climber Alex Honnold which then autoplayed to a video tour of his converted Sprinter van, and that was how we first came to …
Insuring a skoolie is one of the trickiest parts of a bus conversion, simply because it is so different from state to state. In some states, major insurance companies like State Farm and Progressive will cover self-converted school buses with no hassle, while in other states it can be much harder to find a company …