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Five Reasons to Retire in a Bus Conversion
Now that you have finally reached your golden years, you no longer have to postpone all those fantastic things you have always wanted to do. There is no need to remain tied to one place; nothing is holding you back, preventing you from enjoying your life to the fullest.
Shore Power Cords
If you are old enough, you will remember the time when a Shore Power Cord was just an extension cord. It mostly just fed a small 20A converter/charger for the 12V needs…
The School Bus Drought of 2020
Those of you already living bus life are all too familiar with the challenges Covid-19 has presented to nomadic life. With many campgrounds, RV parks, and even BLM land closed, finding a place to park the last several months has been difficult for many. Many places to refill water tanks turned their taps off.
Five Important Things to Remember Before Buying a School Bus
We finally found our bus! It only took 19 days and 1,600 miles of driving. Well, that’s not entirely true. It took a lot more than that. We learned some important lessons during the process of buying a school bus.
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Run My Bus?
Installing Solar Panels on Your Bus: The Basics One of the most common projects for
You Just Bought A Yellow School Bus, Now What?
Do you remember what sparked the crazy idea to convert a bus into a camper or a tiny home? A
Raising the Roof of My Eagle . . . Alone
After acquiring my 1968 model 05 Eagle and starting the serious process of deciding to what degree I wanted to
How Nomads Make Money on the Road
I am a nomad; living, working, and traveling around this great country and loving the nomad lifestyle. I belong to
Cozy Wood Heat For a Bus Conversion
Today’s world is full of wonder as well as uncertainty. One day, life seems simple and carefree, the next day
Best of Both Worlds – Combining Lead-acid and Lithium Batteries in your Bus Conversion RV
The RV world is abuzz with articles and presentations, including a number I have done in the past, about the
The Double Decker Espresso Bus (1989) Leland Olymian
Crazy is the word that I kept hearing myself say. My husband of twenty years has always loved coffee. He had perfected his own roasting process using a hot air popcorn popper.
Why a Bus Conversion?
We asked our readers “Why did you choose a bus conversion over a conventional motorhome or trailer?” Here are some
Older Bus Vs. a Newer Bus – Which Costs Less?
Editor’s Note: This is a story about what it can cost to buy a bus for converting. Another cost which
The RV Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Quality
UPDATE: Read this article (in .pdf format) by a journalist who covered the RV business. He became disillusioned after he actually bought an
Five Questions To Ask Yourself Before Converting A Bus Into A Home
When you live in a regular house or apartment, you don’t have to think about things like where your water
Bus Camping Checklist
The first time that our family went on an adventure, we weren’t fully prepared. Oh, we were ready to see
Bus Bit – Clever Wire Chase
In some newer buses coming off the line now there are several miles of wire that run through high-end conversions
MCI’s New F-Series Concept Shell
Top: The F-Series Concept Shell. Above: View of the F-Series’ interior. Motor Coach Industries, Jnc.’s new conversion-ready F-Series concept shell was
Where To Park Your Bus
This past summer we were parked at Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, AZ. They have Full Hook-Ups and
SoCal NRG (Non-Rally Gathering)
March 4th to the 6th, 2016 was billed as an NRG (Non–Rally Gathering). It all started when one of our
