Since we started this bus adventure we've occasionally heard from folks who are interested in doing something similar but aren't necessarily sure where to start. Converting a bus into a comfortable tiny home on wheels is a lot of fun, but be warned, it's also a LOT of work. We're not experts, but we have … Continue reading So, You Want to Buy A Bus
We get a lot of questions about the bus - both its construction and our experience living on it - and want to take time address many of the ones we hear most often. What type of bus do you have? We have a 1991 International School Bus, model 3700. She's old, but still sassy. … Continue reading Bus Living: Frequently Asked Questions
Well folks, I'm happy to report that progress on the bus is moving along at a steadily glacial pace. I know, I know, you can barely keep up. So the honest truth is that we really haven't worked on the bus much over the fall. We have a number of excuses ranging from my work schedule, … Continue reading The Glaciers are Melting Faster
We made some exciting progress over the past two weeks and began painting the interior of our bus. This is a multistage process that began with LOT of prep work including such joyous activities as scrubbing, taping, and sanding. Thankfully we had cold beers to keep us going during the most laborious bits. I'll let … Continue reading Somebody Call Bob Ross
It's been a few weeks since we've actually made any physical progress on the bus. While frustrating, this seeming lack of progress has definitely made us appreciate the scope of this undertaking more fully. At present we're in the process of developing a final interior layout, drafting a budget, compiling building materials, and doing major … Continue reading Progress (or lack of)
Okay, so the lifting wasn't that heavy. But we definitely broke a few bolts. After successfully finding a home for the bus, our next step was to remove the interior seats and, being outfitted for 71-passengers, there were a LOT of seats to remove. The seats were bolted to the floors and the walls of … Continue reading Bolt Breaking & Heavy Lifting
