I’m selling my bus!
This bus is not just my first home, it’s completely changed my life. If you follow me, you know how transformative my bus journey has been and how much love, sweat, and tears I’ve put into it. For those who don’t follow, all the steps of my build are documented on my IG and adventures on YouTube (both are: @the.skoolie.teacher). I don’t do things halfway so my bus is pretty well-equipped and has been featured on a couple of tours you can check out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjG75aKgHj4&t=14s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m_bmJNV_Rg&t=409s
THE BUS:
6.0 Gas Motor (154k)
Bus Prepped and rolled with paint
Hand painted mural on both sides
Roof Prepped and Re-Sealed with Trop-i-Cool Silicone Roof Paint/Sealent
Hitch Installed
Spare new starter included
Registered and Insured as a Motorhome
RECENT MECHANICAL WORK AND REPAIRS (in the last year)
Regular Fluid Change and Check Up (every 3000 miles)
New Battery
New Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
New Wire Harness
Replaced Transmission Solenoid
New Tires (rotated every 6,000 miles)
New rear Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers
Rebuilt transmission (no issues since and have travelled from Canada to Mexico)
New Flex plate
Ignition Wire set
Ignition Coils
Spark Plugs
Mass air flow sensor
New Starter
New Fuel Pump
New Fuel Filter
New emergency brake
New oil pressure sensor
THE BUILD:
Bus was gutted down to the bones and all leaks and all metal has been touched and treated for rust and leaks
Kilmat installed in the cab for sound deadening
Walls and Ceiling Re-Insulated with foam board (1.5 in)
Floor Was Re-Insualted with .5 in Foam Board 1/2 plywood was placed
over the Foam Board and Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring was installed over that. Flooring was replaced in January 2023
1/2 in plywood was used on the walls
Tongue and groove plank boards were used for the ceiling
Skoolie Emergency Hatches were replaced with skylights. 1 opens for access to the roof deck with a lock for security
Motorcycle/ Bike carrier with storage rack and ramp.
2 propane tanks strapped to hitch storage rack. Line run underneath the bus to the oven range and water heater
8.5 ft telescoping ladder for access to roof deck (not mounted)
Bus door bolted together to open like a regular door
Keypad passcode entry so you never have to take your keys with you
Simply safe alarm system (keypad for setting alar/turning off, glass breaking sensor, motion detector, door alarm)
5 windows are unblocked and function to provide ample air flow throughout
Custom Black Out Curtains Installed to provide privacy
LED Track Lighting in ceiling wired to switch
8 ft roof deck
WeBoost Drive installed and mounted
Cab was kept original and small cabinet was installed near door.
HEATING/ COOLING
Senville 9000 BTU minisplit Installed for cooling/ Heating
Maxxair Fan Deluxe installed
Chinese diesel Heater installed
KITCHEN
3 burner Furrion oven range
4.5 ft of countertop space
Butcher block countertop throughout
Storebought cabinets repainted, and hardware changed
Lots of cabinet/ drawer space
Large overhead Pantry storage
On wall spice racks
Avanti side by side fridge/freezer
12x12x 9in sink installed
BEDROOM
Almost a 3 ft closet with ample hanging and clothes storage
Full side bed
Headboard with lots of drop down storage
Under bed doggy room (can easily remove back wall to create more garage storage.)
LIVING SPACE
3 ft couch with storage underneath
Trifold mattress cushion that can be used for an extra bed. Cover is removable so you can wash it.
Small counter space with lots of storage underneath for work related supplies
BATHROOM
24×24 in shower pan
Marble interlocking vinyl waterproof walls
7 setting handheld shower head with on/off pause switch
Shower head is almost 6 feet and can extend out of the window to act as an outdoor shower
2 hooks in shower for hanging towels
3 compartment organizer for shampoo/conditioner/and soap
No toilet. However, a composting toilet can easily be placed inside shower
PLUMBING
46 gal fresh water storage
25 gal gray water holding (undermount)
Gravity/city water rv fill with locking key
Shurflo 12v water pump (wired to on/off switch)
Shurflo accumulator
Sharkbite push to connect fittings throughout
Excel ventless/tankless propane water heater
ELECTRICAL:
Renogy 60a DC to DC Charger (Charge off Vehicle Alternator)
Renogy 60 amp MPPT Charge Controller (Charge off Solar)
3 Renogy 175 watt flexible Solar Panel bolted thru the roof (525w total)
Renogy 3000 Watt Inverter with Remote
Blue Seas 12v Distribution Panel
Homeline 110v Breaker
3 Lithium 200ah Batteries (total 600ah Battery Bank Storage)
Blue Seas Kill Switch
(3) 110 outlets thru out build (2 also have built in usb ports)
