There are a lot of steps in a bus conversion journey from finding the school bus to building the skoolie. However, the skoolie journey looks different for everyone and, for some of you, that may mean hiring a custom skoolie builder. Working with a builder can be an exciting process… or it can be a …
Insulation is one of the most important aspects of any school bus conversion build. There are many different types of insulation that can be used to insulate a skoolie and there are pros and cons associated with each of them. To quickly answer the question – “How do you insulate a school bus conversion?” There …
If you are new to buslife, you may have heard talk about a “skoolie swarm” and had no idea what was being discussed. Don’t worry, we have all the details for you below. So, what is Skoolie Swarm? Skoolie Swarm is an annual winter skoolie social gathering that takes place once a year in Florida …
The choice between an RV and a skoolie has been an on-going debate, and there are many things to consider. Namely, the cost of maintenance, the cost of the home, and the cost of travel. So, is an RV or skoolie cheaper? The short answer: Building out a skoolie is a much more affordable and …
Paved to Pines is a small company based in Canada specializing in converting buses and vans, big or small, into recreational vehicles. What started out as a dream between two friends has, today, turned into a thriving business building the buses of peoples’ dreams. Paved to Pines creates custom conversions that allow anybody wishing to …
When you are thinking about moving into a van full time, it can be highly confusing and overwhelming to choose which van or bus to choose. However, a great solution to the problem is a shuttle bus, but the costs involved with converting something so big can feel overwhelming. On average, it will cost between …
Are you looking for a cheap school bus conversion or ways to save big bucks on your current skoolie build? While converting a school bus is generally much cheaper than converting a van or purchasing a manufactured RV, the costs can still add up. You can certainly spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a …
Building a skoolie solar system is often the most intimidating part of the entire conversion process since it’s complex, requires some specialized knowledge (and math, oof), and is potentially dangerous if you make a mistake. One of the most important aspects of the process is figuring out how many solar panels and batteries to install. …
Most skoolies have only between about 100 and 200 square feet of total interior space, so it can be difficult to decide how much room to set aside for your skoolie bathroom. While there’s no right or wrong answer to how big a skoolie bathroom should be, I have rounded up some information and insights …
A Skoolie generally won’t have the greatest fuel mileage in the world, but then again, neither do similarly sized manufactured RVs. It’s kind of to be expected when you drive a vehicle that is about as aerodynamic as a loaf of bread. However, as we always tell people, a skoolie’s fuel economy is not great …