Discover the RV Conversion Lifestyle
Explore expert guides, inspiring build stories, real-world road experiences, and practical DIY knowledge from people living the RV conversion lifestyle every day. From bus and van builds to travel tips, maintenance, off-grid systems, and full-time road living, our articles are designed to help you build smarter, travel farther, and enjoy the freedom of life on the road.
Big Dreams, Small Spaces, and the Freedom to Roam
By Gary Hatt Tiny Fest 2026 was held in Costa…
The Wooly Booly Bus – A 2004 Ford E-350 –
My idea of a rich life was never about designer…
Do I Really Need a Generator to Power my Mini-split
Post by: Glennman I have a 12 kW Kubota generator…
How to Sell Your Bus Fast Using BCM Classifieds
It is a common mistake among sellers to list their…
Sniffing out Trouble. Smells Every Bus Driver Should Know.
We were a Traveling Time Warp. The company I worked…
Elvie – Our 4×4 Dually Sprinter Van
I saw a Sprinter adventure van for the first time…
How do you Manage your RV Without a Generator and
Post by: Satelliteguy If your rig does not have a generator…
Proven RV Conversion Interior Ideas that Work
A well-planned interior can change how a vehicle feels every…
What Bus Conversion Owners Can Learn from Truckers about Route
Converting a bus into your rolling home is an incredible…
The Sprocket Bus – The Double-Decker Circus Bus
When I bought my double-decker bus in November 1990, I…
Insurance Woes. Does Anybody Have Suggestions?
Progressive sent me a Dear John letter a few months…
How Long Does a Typical RV Conversion Take?
Working on a bus, van, or truck shell to transform…
My $300, One-Day Paint Job
It's not the perfect paint job, but for the $300…
The Outlandish Family (Rollin Ryver – A 2002 International)
This family of explorers turned an unlikely rolling relic into…
Why Your LiFePO4 Batteries Cut Out at Sunrise. The 29-Volt
I'm setting up my charge controllers for the solar and…
Buying Vehicle Conversion Insurance
The world of insurance can sometimes be challenging to navigate,…
The EaglePalooza Rally 2025 in Gallatin, Tennessee
This year's EaglePalooza rally was held at All Access Coach…
Miles, the Bus – A 28’ 2005 Freightliner/Thomas FS-65
I started looking for a mid-sized bus (30-ish ft), and…
Mini split(s) – How many BTUs for a Converted Vehicle?
We are often asked the question, What size mini-split do…
Ready to Build a Home/Office on Wheels? Here’s Why BCM
Many people aim for a simpler life, which is more…
The Bain Bus. A Cozy 30′ long, 1998 International Conversion
We always thought we’d build a tiny house, a cabin,…
Should I Consider Getting a 1-inch Impact Wrench?
I am considering getting a 1-inch air impact wrench so…
How to Drive an RV in the Mountains
Having lived in Colorado for decades, my vintage motorhome and…
Goodbye Dina, Goodbye My Dreams
Over the years I built four buses, actually it may…
Battery Boot Camp
A watt is the unit of measure of how much…
Pros and Cons of Different DC to DC Chargers
I'm considering scrapping my Victron Orion battery combiner, which I…
Making Ready a 1970 GM 4108
In 1993, we had our first close encounter with a…
How Long Should Your Air Last?
I finally finished the repower on my Crown tonight and…
Fire and Heat Protection in my Eagle Engine Compartment
In my previous article, "Keeping the Bus Bedroom Cool—Using EHP…
Sizing and Installing Solar on an RV Conversion
Your dream is to run on solar energy, but where…
The Nicest 1994 Model 15-45 Eagle Coach Ever Built
Back in 2004, Wayne Shell purchased a 1994 Eagle Model…
Converting a School Bus vs. an Over-the-Road Coach
I have a lot of crazy dreams. They used to…
Insurance Frustration
I have been looking for several months now for "my…
Maximizing your Fuel Mileage
Fuel economy is a significant concern when diesel is over…
Solar. Is it really worth it?
I have been traveling and living in RVs and buses…
How to Find Free (or Cheap) Accommodation as a Nomad
So, you’ve built (or are building) your dream home on…
The Unbelievable Journey of a Double-Decker Bus Turned Vacation Retreat
Nestled in the lush green hills of the Val Trebbia,…
Unusual Odors and Sounds
One of the things you should learn, if you haven't…
When your RV is in Storage
It was a mild winter until mid-February, when 12 feet…
From D Batteries to Group 31
I'm experiencing issues with my two large D batteries. If…
The Perfect Plug and Play Electric Power System for RVs
For nearly ten years, I have been giving talks and…
The Importance of Preventive Maintenance on Buses and RVs
Part of owning any RV is to perform the obvious…
Meet Whitney: The Evolution of Boho Vans’ Rental Fleet
Since our appearance on Shark Tank in 2020 and our…
Tow Bars Do Wear Out
This might sound like quite an odd title coming from…
Hiawatha World – Our 1982 MC-9 Home Away From Home
A Reserve couple has spent more than a decade renovating…
Tankless Water Heaters
I tried a Girard on-demand and wasn’t happy with it,…
Solar Generators – Can they power a whole RV?
For nearly ten years, I have been giving talks and…
The 2025 Americas Transportation Experience Spring Fling
After a week of foreboding weather forecasts (that proved to…
Essential Tips for Digital Nomads
In an age where flexibility is prized and technology allows…
Triple Nickel Ranch – PD-4106 Amish Conversion
GM PD-4106 S/N 1113 performed her duties in the Southeast…
Are my Windshield Wipers Possessed?
My bus air wipers work pretty well, but they are…
Nomads Unite – 3rd Annual Field Trip to All World
The Nomads Unite 3rd Annual Field Trip to All World…
Bringing Eagle Back into Production
We’re bringing Eagle back into production. I have heard it…
Converting a 16’ – 2023 Ford E350 Box Truck
So, why a box truck? Good question! It all started in…
Choosing the Right Speedometer for Your Bus
My bus has a Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine, so…
Top 10 Most Popular Toads
Here is a list of the ten most popular Toads…
2024 Flxible & Converted Bus Centennial Summit
The Flxible company, founded in Loudonville, Ohio, in 1913, is…
Living Well with Off-Grid Systems – Water
Two of the most time-limiting systems in any conversion are…
The Sugar Beet Harvest – An Opportunity for Nomads to
Are you interested in earning good money in a short…
The Bus of my Dreams – A 1969 Eagle 07
Les just bought his 1969 07 Eagle. Four days later,…
Can I Flush my Radiator with Vinegar?
I’ve been struggling with heat in my engine more and…
Weight and Balance Concerns of a Converted Vehicle
It seemed a strange way to get from Kansas to…
Buying and Converting a School Bus by a Coach Converter
I have converted many over-the-road coaches over the years and…
A Bus Named Billie – A 2005 Chevy 3500 mid-size
Container homes have been our architectural obsession for years and…
Custom Window Shades for a Bus Conversion
We’re looking for a window shade supplier(s) for our bus…
Tires and Bus Weight – Why your GVWR is Important
In my previous article, “Tires and Bus Weight – Why…
Shore Power Hookups for RVs: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding your electrical hookups is not just important; it's crucial…
Gus – A 2002 International Skoolie
Hello! My name is Meredith and I converted a 40-foot…
Bus Conversions – Staying Legal in California
Post by: windtrader: CARB, the Californai emissions police now regulate…
Navigating the Conversion Revolution: Your Path to Digital Nomadism
In the quest for a life unbound by traditional workspaces…
Music Made by Trees
Roger Lehet watched helplessly as his previously successful 25-year-old wood…
Tires and Bus Weight – Why Properly Rated Tires are
It seemed like the bargain of the (LAST) century. Money…
My Skool Beans Café Dream
Just a girl with a dream and her 3-legged cat!…
Do Truckers Actually pay Retail Diesel Prices at Major Truck
Post by: belfert. I drove my bus 2,000 miles earlier…
Who Designed the Scenicruiser? It wasn’t who you think.
For more than 70 years, reviewers have had little doubt…
The Pacific Bus Museum’s 2024 Open House
This year's open house on August 18, 2024 from 11…
On the Rhoades – A 2010 Chevy Express Skoolie
I blurted out “I never want to leave; I want…
How much Paint is Required to Paint a Bus?
Post by: Jim Blackwood. Here's a big question, especially for…
New Hampshire to Alaska in my 40’ 1990 Marathon Prevost
I was informed by my college roommate that his father,…
Living Well with Off-Grid Systems – Electrical
When living off-grid in a bus, truck, van, RV, or…
BCRT Tombstone 2024 Rally
Coming face to face up against gunfighters when traveling in…
Meet Lavinia! – A 1999 Blue Bird
Ultimately, this lifestyle has taught us to be grateful and…
Exploding Bus Tire Totaled my Car
By David Anderson. I was preparing to leave Fun Valley…
The Rescue of Buses after 9/11
September 11, 2001, was my 55th birthday. I was in…
Hello Bus Nuts
As the manufacturer of a new breed of wood stoves…
Dreadnought – A 1964 MCI MC–5
I was shocked at the abysmal quality of RVs in…
The Eagle Palooza Rally 2024 was a Huge Success!
This was our first Eagle exclusive rally at our generous…
Exploring Central and South America in a 2004 MCI J4500 Coach
The Dream. To explore Central and South America and embrace a…
Test Drive and Maiden Voyage in a 45-foot-long Bus
I took the bus out last night for about an…
The Great Escape: Techniques for Planning a Seamless Nature Getaway
Embarking on an outdoor getaway can rejuvenate your spirit, especially…
Preventing Corroded Connections in an RV Electrical System
Melted RV shore-power plugs happen far more often than you…
A 1965 Eagle Model 01 Bus Conversion
I bought this Eagle in February 2024. The bus was…
Getting a Bus Stuck at a Railroad Crossing
The property we are moving into has a steep-angle railroad…
Owning a Piece of Bus History
The AACA Museum’s https://www.aacamuseum.org/mobt/ Bus Collection Committee was faced with…
I Bought a Used Bus. Now What?
I have owned my 1982 MCI MC-9 Custom Coach Corporation…
Shades in an RV or Converted Vehicle
One important key feature in any RV is the windows.…
Revolutionizing the Road with the Boho Next-Gen Series
I'm David Sodemann, co-founder of Boho Camper Vans. Along with…
Is there a difference in Small Portable Generators?
Nothing compares to a quiet, professional grade, diesel powered generator…
The Danger of Chimney Fires in Movable Vehicles
Wood provides cozy, warm heat and can be easily obtained…
Spring Fling 2024 is now “in the books” as one
Approximately 400 bus enthusiasts and industry veterans made the pilgrimage…
Recommended Drain Valve Diameter for Black and Grey Water Tanks,
If you were to build another bus, would you use…
The Gypsy Queen – A 1982 MCI MC-9 Bus Conversion
My wife Deborah and I are raising our two young…
Revolve Fire Pits for Your Nomadic Life
Few things are as captivating and cozy as gathering around…
Lost Again in my MCI MC-5
One spring while talking with some folks at a Bus…
Getting Mail While on the Road
When people start to think about road life or being…
A Poets Journey – A 2007 International CE
Anne Sperry was working as an interior designer and teacher…
Iron Horse – Wild West Elegance
I had the opportunity to meet Jimmy and Sadie Clay…
Do you really have to change the oil in your
I once heard that Greyhound Bus Lines never changed the…
The 2024 SoCal Mini-Rally
Despite a relatively low turnout this year, the SoCal Mini-Rally…
The Dangers of Poor Vision for Van and Bus Life
Many people are converting vehicles into homes for various reasons.…
The Transit Museum Society – A Mobile Bus Museum
I’ve been a bus nut since I was a kid. …
The Country Coach (Ophelia) – A 2000 Volvo B10M (Plaxton
Hello and welcome to the Country Coach. We are Jon…
Fantastic Fan or MaxxFan?
Which do you prefer for a Roof Exhaust Fan…
Windows in a Bus Conversion and/or Air Conditioning?
Even before motorized transportation, when people traveled from town to…
Finding Happiness by Doing What You Love – a Family
In 2016, driven by a father's love for his daughter,…
Budd the Bus – A 2001 Chevy Express 3500 Skoolie
Like many people, I spent years living in different apartments…
Unforgettable Fire Stoves for Your Bus Conversion
In today's world of uncertainty and downsizing of domiciles while…
2021 Flxible Owner’s International Bus Rally Loudonville, OH
Flxible Owner’s International (FOI) has traditionally hosted a bus rally…
The Random Acts of Camping Bus Rally – Newbie Pre-Trip
A camping bus rally? I think I need to go!…
Growing Up #BusLife – Would I Change Anything About Living
I've uttered the sentence "My family and I reside in…
Two Kinds of Coaches (Pushers and Pullers)
It was pitch black as the empty Scenicruiser climbed an…
A Pig in your Bus?
Just over 50% of households have a Pig (Sink Garbage…
A 2002 Nova RTS Family Road Trip Bus Conversion
I always wanted to own a bus. Not a fancy…
A Late Bloomer
In 1995 one more International truck was assembled and it…
Pest Control in Bus Conversions, RVs, and Other Vehicles
Vehicles are not just a means of transportation; they are…
The Restoration of Prescott School Bus #4 – a 1947
Prescott, Arizona was a small community in the first half…
Separate Black and Gray Tanks or Black/Gray Combination?
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM If you were…
Caden’s Financial Bus – A 1997 Blue Bird TCFE 4800
A mobile business operates from a mobile location, such as…
The Bus Conversion Road Travels 2023 Rallies
The Bus Conversion Road Travelers group, held a rally in…
How to get by on 30-Amps or Less
Active Start simply plugs in place of your 30-to-50-amp adapter…
What We Have Learned Living on the Road Full-Time
Are you planning to live full-time in a bus conversion?…
BB2 – a 1988 MCI 102-A3 – a Bus Converter’s
Rosita was my teenage sweetheart when I graduated from high…
From Barracks Life to RV Life
Just recently my wife and I had the pleasure in…
Installing Air Fittings for Airing up Tires etc.
Post by: Glennman I’m planning on installing quick-disconnect connections for…
The Roaming Fowler Bus A 2004 Blue Bird All-American
Our Skoolie dreams started as a wild pipedream. Eric and…
The Pacific Bus Museum’s 2023 Open House
The Pacific Bus Museum’s Open House was held on Sunday,…
My Experience Converting Buses
The LTD Back in about 1990, I still had my…
Lane Changes in a Bus
“The new driver is weaving” the passenger whispered in my…
The Mammoth – A Double-Decker Restaurant
Editor’s Note: This month’s feature article is about a converted…
Starlink in a Bus Conversion?
How many people have, or have considered getting Starlink? I…
A GM Parade – The Futurliner
After walking through the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago, GM’S…
New Jersey and Midwest Bus Events of 2023
The summer of 2023 came to a great end for…
Doomsday Prepping in a Bus
Owning a bus conversion may be one of the best…
The Restoration and Conversion of a 1969 Volvo
Why choose a bus instead of an RV? Well for…
Skoolie U.P. 2023 A Teen’s Point of View
I’m Persephone and I’ve been traveling around the country with…
A Cool Idea for Your Bedroom
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March…
The Sasquatters – A 2003 Thomas EF Skoolie
As a Boy Scout growing up in Colorado, I had…
Side Aisle or Center Aisle
If you were to convert a bus from scratch, knowing…
The 2023 People’s Tiny House Festival
The 2023 People’s Tiny House Festival was a resounding success,…
Greyhound’s Historical Fleet for Sale
Editor’s Note: This article was originally printed in the January…
A Common-Sense Bus Conversion
Hardly a day goes by without seeing somebody’s dangerous bus…
Modernizing Your Bus Conversion’s Water System
Whether we have a bus conversion, factory motorhome, class C,…
Pouring Rent into the Tank of Our Bus Conversion
It seems like most of us bus folks keep a…
How To Convert a Bus in One Day
Two hours after I bought my bus, I arrived in…
The Museum of Bus Transportation/AACA Museum 2023 Spring Fling
The annual Museum of Bus Transportation/AACA Museum “Spring Fling” on…
Cooling Options for a Bus Conversion
This month I am in the Midland, Texas area. The…
Kruzin’ in the Kraken – A 2013 Thomas Freightliner Skoolie
When BCM asked us to submit an article for their…
Making Money as a Gate Guard. The Ideal Job for
Are you interested in making some decent money for very…
Why Convert a Dina?
My First Bus was a 1982 Model 10 Eagle. Twenty…
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System in Your Bus Conversion
You never know what the visitors that stayed at the…
Repeated and Extraordinary Mechanical Failures (Senicruisers)
Editor’s Note: This article was extracted from Paul von Fange’s…
Bus-osaurus – A 1962 GM PD – 4106
Someone once told me that the difference between a Fairytale…
Five Tips to Keep Your Bus Conversion (Skoolie) on the
With bus conversions and Skoolies growing in popularity, particularly so…
Skooliepalooza 2023 The Ungathering
Skooliepalooza 2023 was held January 21-31, in the desert outside…
Lawn Art Gets a New Engine
Thursday, October 29, 2020, was an exciting day. My wife…
The Original Two-Engine Scenicruiser
Editor’s Note: This article was extracted from Paul von Fange’s…
The Beautiful Strength Bus A 2001 Thomas SAF Skoolie
Hello, my name is Annette McNamara, and I am the…
Over The Hill. Not So Fast.
This article is a synopsis covering the driving techniques that…
The 2022 Nebraska City, Nebraska Rally
Nebraska City is on the Missouri River next to Iowa.…
Why You Need To Take a Self-Care Trip To Recharge Your
The frantic pace of modern life can make us feel…
Cybernate
Darn… I was hoping to accomplish every writer’s dream and…
The Bus – A 1996 MCI 102D3
Hi, my name is Fred Woodruff and my beautiful wife’s…
Honeysuckle Rose
We call her Honeysuckle Rose after Hoyt Axton’s Scenicruiser tour…
Bus Conversion Road Travelers September Exploits
In September, our Bus Conversion Travelers group had two back-to-back…
Memories of a Bus Nut
It will be anti-climactic for some bus converters; it was…
Finding the Bus of My Dreams and Touring America
I was born with wanderlust. When I was sixteen, I…
The Scenic Shuttle Bus – A 2010 Ford E-450
We are Kayla, Logan, and Scarlett and we live in…
The Pacific Bus Museum 2022 Open House
The Museum has a collection of over 20 coaches, both…
Entertainer Buses
This last summer while enjoying Westcliffe Colorado’s High Mountain Hay…
The Saguaro Bus – A 1994 MCI DL3-45
Here are how the events of the bus remodel unfolded…
Converting a nostalgic 1956 GM Bus Into an Enjoyable RV
A bit of history First, let’s take a step back…
The Enterprise – A 1995 Thomas MVP Saf-T-Liner (Skoolie)
We were stuck. We were stuck in a life where…
EHP Ceramic Insulation
"Engine Heat Protection" is a spin-off from a long-time manufacturer…
On The Road In A Converted Swiss Army Truck
Originally, the roof hatch was above the passenger seat, which…
Buses, Vans, and Nomads in Baja! Escapar a la Baja, Cuatro
So, you want to go to Baja this winter for…
Average Miles Per Gallon of Our Beloved Bus Conversions – How
Is it even financially manageable anymore to travel in a…
Sweet Bea – The Bus Life Kitchen – A 2001 Chevrolet
What may seem completely unnatural to many, the idea of…
Lithium Battery Fluctuation We Didn’t See That Coming
In December 2020, when I wrote the first article in…
The 2022 People’s Tiny House Festival
The 2022 People’s Tiny House Festival went off without a hitch…
Live Safe in Your Tiny Home With NOAH Certified Remote Digitized
If you’re reading this article, you’re more than likely considering…
Amabus – A 1965 GM – PD 4106
I became interested in the GM PD - 4106 in…
The Origin Of Eagle Coaches
This article was originally run in the April 2021 issue…
The 2022 Historic Bus Festival
The Historic Bus Fest drew more than 430 enthusiasts, bus…
Sköyp Skoolie – A 2002
I am a French guy visiting America. I moved to…
Four Skills Nomads Need to Help Remote Businesses Grow
Copywriting is the writing of text for advertising or other…
Tools for Cutting and Crimping Ends on Large Electrical Cable
One of the most important things you need to do…
Skoolie U.P. 2022
School buses, conversion vans, and an assortment of unique tiny…
Sizing up the Six MCI’s First Wide-Body Bus
Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the May 1979 issue…
Electrifying the Elephant – Solar Power Build
This is to chronicle the solar power build with The…
Crafts and Travels – A 1975 MCI MC-8 Crusader Bus Conversion
Like many others, part of our interest in living in…
Bus Maintenance Musts
Unfortunately, many bus conversion owners do not maintain their bus…
The Bus Community Gains New Friends with Harvest Hosts and
Technically, Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome have always been fans…
Adventures with Brook the Bus – A 2006 GMC Savana
When I first met Sean, he had been dreaming of…
My Batteries Were Dead But This Time Knew
I was out to lunch when my email pinged me…
Scrap Yard Rebirth – The IconiCruiser
A Diamond in the Rough Shines Down the Highway Once…
What is it Like to Live Nomadically?
A nomad is an individual that moves around from place…
Want To Be Famous? Get Your Bus Conversion Recognized!
Just imagine this. You and your bus conversion are on…
Building A One-Piece Door For My Eagle Bus Conversion
The way I see it, you have two choices for…
The AACA Museum 2022 Spring Fling: The Gang’s All Here
“The Gang’s All Here” was the theme of this year’s…
12V, 24V, or 48V Solar Power System: Which Voltage Is
Solar consumers are no longer asking if it is possible…
Beau the Skoolie A 2000 Thomas Freightliner
Howdy, Y’all! I’m Brooke. My husband is Kyle and we…
Don’t Drag Your Toad
For anyone pulling a Toad (vehicle in tow) behind your…
Lithium Batteries – 101
Here are nine things you need to keep in mind…
The Double-Decker Hideaway – A 1995 British Leyland Olympian
Editor’s Note: If you are interested in converting a double-decker…
First Wide Body Eagle Bus in the U.S.
Camping as a Boy Scout in New Hampshire when I…
Skoolie Swarm 2022
Skoolie Swarm ™ is a yearly event put on by…
I Didn’t Know My Batteries Were Dead
The FMCA 104th International Convention & RV Expo was over…
Yonder – A 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 Bus Conversion
As a kid, I never dreamed about someday living in…
An Underbay Sleeping Compartment in a Bus Conversion
For years, my wife and I and our kids have…
Planning a Bus Conversion to Provide Shelter for the Homeless
A Bus Conversion to Shelter the Homeless The Source for…
Clear Water for your RV
Several years ago, my wife and I bought a travel…
Coaches for the Coach – A Tribute to John Madden
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the February…
How I Became a Bus Nut
Looking back through my collection of BCM magazines I found…
A 1966 Crown Coach Conversion Story
It seems like 1975 was a long time ago. Al…
It is Now a Near No-Brainer to Add Lithium Batteries
In just the last year or so prices of quality…
A Book About Bus Life (An Excerpt from “Since We
Editor’s Note: This is a short excerpt from Tawny McVay’s…
Time to Go Adventure – A 2002 Blue Bird/International 3800
My wife and I are both from New Mexico originally…
The Lone Star State Eagle 2021 Bus Rally
“The Stars at Night are Big and Bright - Deep…
Air Suspension (Buses)
Storrow Drive eats buses. Right off Boston’s expressway, it looks…
The Flxi Lady – A 1969 Flxible Flxiliner
The red and white Flxiliner is #10800, one of the…
The Evolution of Converting a Horse Trailer into a Tiny
Editor’s Note: This month, we introduce you to a different…
Road Travelers’ Quartzsite, Arizona 2022 Rally
The second Bus Conversion Road Travelers’ rally has come and…
Altitude – Knowing Your Clearance
My new boss Jim and I were on a sales…
Those Were the Days (Greyhound and Trailways)
My story begins in 1978 before the deregulation of the…
Arbour Season – A 1991 Blue Bird Skoolie
We are Shane, Emily, Sawyer, and Juneau and we travel…
Six Simple Strategies for Maximizing Solar on a Small Budget
Do you want to go solar, but are worried about…
Do’s and Don’ts of Bus Conversion Design
Attention all Bus Conversionites. I am putting together a presentation…
I Can See Clearly Now – With My 360 OmniVue
I travel alone on my bus most of the time…
Best of Show – 1959 Flixble VL-100
We live in our RV on the road full-time and…
Highway Bus Laws
Gary Hatt sent me an interesting article on the size…
Driving a Bus
Right Turns I’ve always been cheap, and the opportunity to…
Getting Our Buses Back After the COVID-19 Shutdown
Editor’s Note: Because of the Coronavirus last year, many tour…
The Gospel of Gauges – According to Galey
Basically, all you really need for your bus is a…
Thor – A 1988 Austral Tourmaster in Australia
“Why are you taking on the job of converting a…
Older Bus vs. Newer Bus Which Costs Less?
I have converted and owned several buses in my lifetime.…
My Experience with Highway Post Office Buses
In May of 1971, while working for International Displays out…
Fire Extinguishers 101
In the June 2015 issue of BCM, I wrote an…
Keeping the Bus Bedroom Cool – Using EHP Rollboard Insulation
Driving a bus with an engine in the rear, called…
Five Reasons to Retire in a Bus Conversion (Skoolie)
Now that you have finally reached your golden years, you…
Shore Power Cords
If you are old enough, you will remember the time…
The School Bus Drought of 2020
Those of you already living bus life are all too…
Five Important Things to Remember Before Buying a School Bus
We finally found our bus! It only took 19 days…
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Run My
Installing Solar Panels on Your Bus: The Basics One of…
You Just Bought A Yellow School Bus, Now What?
Do you remember what sparked the crazy idea to convert…
Raising the Roof of My Eagle . . . Alone
After acquiring my 1968 model 05 Eagle and starting the…
How Nomads Make Money on the Road
I am a nomad; living, working, and traveling around this…
Cozy Wood Heat For a Bus Conversion
Today’s world is full of wonder as well as uncertainty.…
Best of Both Worlds – Combining Lead-acid and Lithium Batteries
The RV world is abuzz with articles and presentations, including…
The Double-Decker Espresso Bus (1989) Leland Olympian
Crazy is the word that I kept hearing myself say.…
Why a Bus Conversion?
Safety and roadworthiness. My hypothesis was proven correct when we…
The Critical Factor – How To Handle a Tire Blowout
This YouTube video will help you understand what you should…
The RV Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Quality
Greg became disillusioned after he actually bought an RV and realized how…
Five Questions To Ask Yourself Before Converting a Bus Into
When you live in a regular house or apartment, you…
Bus Conversion/Skoolie Camping Checklist
The first time that our family went on an adventure,…
Bus Bit – The Clever Wire Chase
In some newer buses coming off the line now several…
MCI’s New F-Series Concept Shell
Motor Coach Industries, Jnc.'s new conversion-ready F-Series concept shell was…
Where To Park Your Bus Conversion
This past summer we were parked at Distant Drums RV…
The 2016 SoCal NRG (Non-Rally Gathering)
March 4th to the 6th, 2016 was billed as an…
Buses Really Burn “The Talk”
I am sorry to lay this on you folks, but…
The Advantages of Lithium Batteries for RVs
Whether you have a factory bus conversion as we do,…
Keeping your Generator Cool
When I had my MC-9, I was having a problem…
Electric Shades for Your Bus Conversion
When I was in high school, many moons ago, I…
My Log Cabin Bus Conversion
I have always wanted to live in a log cabin.…
Laundry in a Bus
Do you have laundry machines in your bus? Some people…
EHP’s Answer to Eliminating Engine Heat
Ace Industrial Manufacturing is a long-time manufacturer of commercial furnaces,…
Building Your Own Custom Holding Tanks
First, determine the size and shape of the tank that…
Traveling Around Mexico in a Bus Conversion or RV
I had a chance to travel with the Escapees Mexican…
Using a Roadmaster Tow Defender on Your Bus Conversion or
I was tired of having to wash my toad every…
Should You Use a Toad, Trailer, or Tow Dolly for Your Bus Conversion?
I have traveled quite a bit on my bus conversion…
Comfort Year-Round With EHP (Insulating Your Bus Conversion)
When we first purchased Opti-Force 1 (our bus conversion), we…
Battery Maintenance
Wet cell batteries require maintenance. I have replaced all the…
Converted Buses and Skoolies Not Welcome
We had just pulled into the KOA RV Park at…
How To Push Start a Bus
Several years ago we were in a caravan traveling north…