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 »
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Tips on Painting a Bus for a Bus Conversion
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 »
6 Tips for Winterizing Your Bus Conversion
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 »