Full mid-build skoolie tour of our 2010 Bluebird Vision bus conversion. After 4 years of full-time bus life, we share our layout, solar setup, costs, and why we chose a school bus over a van or RV.

We renovated our skoolie ceiling after 4 years of full-time bus life. See what went wrong, what we learned, and why we should’ve fixed it sooner.

The cost of a skoolie conversion is widely discussed and we all know that it varies wildly, depending on your needs. We have a pretty modest budget for our skoolie conversion, and so far we have only paid full price for less than 20% of the materials in our skoolie. In this video, we share our best money-saving tips with you so that you can do the same. It is totally possible to create a beautiful and functional conversion on a budget!

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” - Samuel Beckett

This quote has been my (Ben’s) guiding light and daily mantra during our bus build. Brandi and I are total noobs when it comes to most everything related to building a tiny home in a school bus - and that’s ok! (Right? Right!) As we go through the process of creating new things that will become integral parts of our little home, we make mistakes. And we are made better by those mistakes.

Spending time in nature is one of the most healing things we can do. Sadly for many, a major barrier to spending time outside is not being able to find appropriate, reasonably priced gear. The problem is even worse if you live in a plus size body. Everyone should have the ability to enjoy the great outdoors, and I am committed to helping people find great gear that works for them! Below are some of my favorite winter essentials for all my plus size ladies!