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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 […]
One of the main reasons that my boyfriend Aaron and I chose a school bus to convert into our home (as opposed to a van) is that we wanted to be able to stand up and walk around inside it. We quickly learned that there are a plethora of different […]
One of the first things people ask me when I tell them that I live in a school bus is “Where do you park your school bus?” The short answer is: anywhere we can. Since April of 2018, we have not paid for a single night of camping, and we […]
When it comes to choosing a school bus for a conversion, the options can be overwhelming because there are so many factors to take into consideration. In this article, I will share what I’ve learned about bus size options, both through my own research when I was buying a bus […]
Converting a skoolie can be a daunting process, but after building a bus of my own and talking to hundreds of other bus and van dwellers on the road, I’ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes that people make, and why and how to avoid them. 1. Not […]
If you are dreaming of doing a school bus conversion, these youtubers will be sure to inspire you! We’ve collected 33 of the best skoolie vlogs on the web for your viewing pleasure. You’ll find it all here – every vehicle is totally unique and one of a kind. Enjoy! […]
Every buslifer or vandweller you ask will no doubt have an impassioned opinion on whether or not bathrooms are necessary in a vehicle conversion. For my boyfriend Aaron and me, it was a hard yes, but we have several friends who swear a bathroom isn’t necessary and are perfectly content […]
In my experience, living and traveling in a bus has provided an unparalleled level of financial flexibility and overall contentment. Similar to the way that the cost of converting a bus ranges wildly depending on size and preference, the cost of actually living on the road can also be quite […]
The cost of converting a school bus varies dramatically, based on factors like the size and year of your bus, whether you choose to DIY or hire a company to convert it for you, and what amenities you decide to include in your bus. In this article, I will share […]
Professional rock climber Alex Honnold is one of the main reasons that I have lived on the road in a converted school bus for over a year. After he free soloed El Capitan in June of 2017, my boyfriend Aaron and I got sucked into a YouTube wormhole of Alex […]
