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 »
Bus conversions have become a popular DIY project in recent years, with amazing outcomes. People transform them into small homes, use them to travel across the country to see their dream sights, and even convert them into interesting business ventures. Refurbishing a bus is a hefty project to take on, so you’re going to need all the help you can get. Follow these four tips to ensure you have the necessary tools for a successful and rewarding bus conversion! 1) Envision Your Lifestyle Before You Buy Do you plan to take your bus on a long-distance road trip or camp… 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 »
Tailgating at a football game with a car or truck is fun, but if you want to take the experience to the next level, consider tailgating with a bus! Tailgating with a bus will allow you to enjoy an entirely different experience than you would with any other type of transportation and allows you to bring more people into your fun. Here are a few insider tips on tailgating with your bus to make your time more enjoyable! Arrive at the Tailgate Early If you show up to tailgate at a football game an hour before the start, you’re likely… Read more »
The freedom, the simplicity, the cost savings, the new and enriching experiences—there’s a lot to love about the skoolie life. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it’s not without its challenges. As the fall season begins to wane, one of those challenges is just around the corner. That’s right, we’re talking about winter life on the bus! Since buses aren’t exactly designed for a prolonged stay, winter skoolie living takes a lot of preparation and, sometimes, creative solutions for staying warm. Especially when temperatures drop below freezing, it’s important that you’ve taken the right precautions to stay safe and comfortable…. 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 »
To many people the arrival of fall means beautiful foliage, cooler temperatures, and spooky movie marathons. For the extensive population of sports fans across the country though it means something else too—football season! Every dedicated enthusiast knows that when football season hits, it’s time to start planning a killer tailgate party. That means plenty of comfort food recipes, boozy punch batches, creative appetizers, and a decked out tailgating bus for the perfect space to host your friends. Use these expert tailgating tips to make sure you score at your next gameday bash! 1) Prep what you can the night before…. Read more »
School buses have been used over the years primarily for transferring students to school safely and quickly. However, lately many people have been utilizing school buses in brand new ways. Below we have highlighted two different creative bus conversations that each conveyed a unique message. Fiery Innovation School Bus Picture this! Fiery flames burst from front of a shuttle. Only this shuttle isn’t headed for space. Instead, it looks more like it’s heading to school! School Time, a jet powered school bus, turns the head of Magic School Bus fans bringing the iconic cartoon bus to life. You won’t be… Read more »
A wedding is a monumental occasion, and perhaps the most important event in one’s life. It is every bride and groom’s goal to have everything go according to plan, and for many that includes a plan for transporting guests to and from the venue. Why stress the day? Trolley and transit buses are the ultimate wedding transportation, and here’s why. Ample Space Our trolleys can essentially fit entire wedding parties and immediate family members if need be. So you won’t have to choose what loved ones can come on board on that special day. Furthermore, our transit buses can seat… Read more »
We love buses, and it seems the world does too. We did a little digging on some of the world’s most unusual buses, and what we found surprised us. China’s Transit Elevated Bus The Transit Elevated Bus, or so it was known to the world, garnered internet fame last year when a Chinese tech company, TEB Technology Development, propositioned the idea as a solution to China’s congested traffic problem. A prototype was created and posted on YouTube in a video that shocked and awed spectators. The bus’s design made it look as if it was swallowing other vehicles on… Read more »
