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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
Sizing Installing Solar Conversion is a focus of this RV…
The Nicest 1994 Model 15-45 Eagle Coach Ever Built
Eagle Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV conversion…
Converting a School Bus vs. an Over-the-Road Coach
Converting School Bus Over-the-road Coach is a focus of this…
Insurance Frustration
Insurance FrustrationInsurance Frustration is a focus of this RV conversion…
Maximizing your Fuel Mileage
Maximizing Fuel MileageMaximizing Fuel Mileage is a focus of this…
Solar. Is it really worth it?
Solar Really WorthSolar Really Worth is a focus of this…
How to Find Free (or Cheap) Accommodation as a Nomad
How Find Free Cheap Accommodation Nomad is a focus of…
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
Unusual Odors SoundsUnusual Odors Sounds is a focus of this…
When your RV is in Storage
When Storage is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
From D Batteries to Group 31
From Batteries Group is a focus of this RV conversion…
The Perfect Plug and Play Electric Power System for RVs
Perfect Plug Play Electric Power System is a focus of…
The Importance of Preventive Maintenance on Buses and RVs
Importance Preventive Maintenance Buses RvsImportance Preventive Maintenance Buses Rvs is…
Meet Whitney: The Evolution of Boho Vans’ Rental Fleet
Meet Whitney Evolution Boho Vans RentalMeet Whitney Evolution Boho Vans…
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
Hiawatha World 1982 Mc-9 Home AwayHiawatha World 1982 Mc-9 Home…
Tankless Water Heaters
I tried a Girard on-demand and wasn’t happy with it,…
Solar Generators – Can they power a whole RV?
Solar Generators is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
The 2025 Americas Transportation Experience Spring Fling
2025 Americas Transportation Experience Spring Fling2025 Americas Transportation Experience Spring…
Essential Tips for Digital Nomads
Essential Tips Digital Nomads is a focus of this RV…
Triple Nickel Ranch – PD-4106 Amish Conversion
Triple Nickel Ranch is a focus of this RV conversion…
Are my Windshield Wipers Possessed?
Windshield Wipers PossessedWindshield Wipers Possessed is a focus of this…
Nomads Unite – 3rd Annual Field Trip to All World
The Nomads Unite 3rd Annual Field Trip to All World…
Bringing Eagle Back into Production
Bringing Eagle Back Into Production is a focus of this…
Converting a 16’ – 2023 Ford E350 Box Truck
Ford E350 Box Truck Conversion is a focus of this…
Choosing the Right Speedometer for Your Bus
Choosing Right Speedometer BusChoosing Right Speedometer Bus is a focus…
Top 10 Most Popular Toads
Top Most Popular ToadsTop Most Popular Toads is a focus…
2024 Flxible & Converted Bus Centennial Summit
Flxible Bus Centennial Summit is a focus of this RV…
Living Well with Off-Grid Systems – Water
Living Well O-grid Systems WaterLiving Well O-grid Systems Water is…
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
Bus Dreams 1969 EagleBus Dreams 1969 Eagle is a focus…
Can I Flush my Radiator with Vinegar?
Can Flush Radiator Vinegar is a focus of this RV…
Weight and Balance Concerns of a Converted Vehicle
Weight Balance Concerns Converted VehicleWeight Balance Concerns Converted Vehicle is…
Buying and Converting a School Bus by a Coach Converter
Buying Converting School Bus Coach ConverterBuying Converting School Bus Coach…
A Bus Named Billie – A 2005 Chevy 3500 mid-size
Bus Named Billie is a focus of this RV conversion…
Custom Window Shades for a Bus Conversion
Custom Window Shades Bus ConversionCustom Window Shades Bus Conversion is…
Tires and Bus Weight – Why your GVWR is Important
Tires Bus Weight Gvwr Important is a focus of this…
Shore Power Hookups for RVs: A Comprehensive Guide
Shore Power is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Gus – A 2002 International Skoolie
Gus 2002 International Skoolie is a focus of this RV…
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
Navigating Conversion Revolution Path Digital NomadismNavigating Conversion Revolution Path Digital…
Music Made by Trees
Music Made TreesMusic Made Trees is a focus of this…
Tires and Bus Weight – Why Properly Rated Tires are
Tires Bus Weight Properly Rated Tires is a focus of…
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
Truckers Actually Pay is a focus of this RV conversion…
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
Rhoades 2010 Chevy Express Skoolie is a focus of this…
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
Living Well O-grid Systems ElectricalLiving Well O-grid Systems Electrical is…
BCRT Tombstone 2024 Rally
Bcrt Tombstone 2024 Rally is a focus of this RV…
Meet Lavinia! – A 1999 Blue Bird
Meet Lavinia 1999 Blue Bird is a focus of this…
Exploding Bus Tire Totaled my Car
Exploding Bus Tire Totaled CarExploding Bus Tire Totaled Car is…
The Rescue of Buses after 9/11
Rescue Buses AfterRescue Buses After is a focus of this…
Hello Bus Nuts
Hello Bus NutsHello Bus Nuts is a focus of this…
Dreadnought – A 1964 MCI MC–5
Dreadnought 1964 MciDreadnought 1964 Mci is a focus of this…
The Eagle Palooza Rally 2024 was a Huge Success!
Eagle Palooza is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Exploring Central and South America in a 2004 MCI J4500 Coach
Exploring Central And South America In A 2004 Mci J4500…
Test Drive and Maiden Voyage in a 45-foot-long Bus
Test Drive is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
The Great Escape: Techniques for Planning a Seamless Nature Getaway
Great Escape Techniques Planning Seamless NatureGreat Escape Techniques Planning Seamless…
Preventing Corroded Connections in an RV Electrical System
Preventing Corroded Connections Electrical System is a focus of this…
A 1965 Eagle Model 01 Bus Conversion
1965 Eagle Model Bus Conversion is a focus of this…
Getting a Bus Stuck at a Railroad Crossing
Getting Bus Stuck Railroad CrossingGetting Bus Stuck Railroad Crossing is…
Owning a Piece of Bus History
Owning Piece Bus History is a focus of this RV…
I Bought a Used Bus. Now What?
Bought Used Bus Now What is a focus of this…
Shades in an RV or Converted Vehicle
Shades Converted Vehicle is a focus of this RV conversion…
Revolutionizing the Road with the Boho Next-Gen Series
Revolutionizing Road Boho Next-gen SeriesRevolutionizing Road Boho Next-gen Series is…
Is there a difference in Small Portable Generators?
There Difference Small Portable Generators is a focus of this…
The Danger of Chimney Fires in Movable Vehicles
Danger Chimney Fires Movable VehiclesDanger Chimney Fires Movable Vehicles is…
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,
Recommended Drain Valve Diameter Black GreyRecommended Drain Valve Diameter Black…
The Gypsy Queen – A 1982 MCI MC-9 Bus Conversion
Mci Mc-9 Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV…
Revolve Fire Pits for Your Nomadic Life
Few things are as captivating and cozy as gathering around…
Lost Again in my MCI MC-5
Lost Again Mci Mc-5Lost Again Mci Mc-5 is a focus…
Getting Mail While on the Road
Getting Mail While RoadGetting Mail While Road is a focus…
A Poets Journey – A 2007 International CE
Poets 2007 International is a focus of this RV conversion…
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
You Really Change Oil Diesel EngineYou Really Change Oil Diesel…
The 2024 SoCal Mini-Rally
2024 Socal Mini-rally2024 Socal Mini-rally is a focus of this…
The Dangers of Poor Vision for Van and Bus Life
Dangers Poor Vision Van Bus Life is a focus of…
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
Country Coach is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Fantastic Fan or MaxxFan?
Which do you prefer for a Roof Exhaust Fan…
Windows in a Bus Conversion and/or Air Conditioning?
Bus Conversion Windows Air Conditioning is a focus of this…
Finding Happiness by Doing What You Love – a Family
Finding Happiness Doing What You LoveFinding Happiness Doing What You…
Budd the Bus – A 2001 Chevy Express 3500 Skoolie
Budd Bus 2001 Chevy Express 3500 is a focus of…
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
Random Acts is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Growing Up #BusLife – Would I Change Anything About Living
Growing Buslife Would Change Anything AboutGrowing Buslife Would Change Anything…
Two Kinds of Coaches (Pushers and Pullers)
Two Kinds is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
A Pig in your Bus?
Pig Bus is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
A 2002 Nova RTS Family Road Trip Bus Conversion
2002 Nova Rts Family Road Trip is a focus of…
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
Restoration Prescott School Bus 1947 Dodge is a focus of…
Separate Black and Gray Tanks or Black/Gray Combination?
Separate Black is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Caden’s Financial Bus – A 1997 Blue Bird TCFE 4800
Cadens Financial Bus 1997 BlueCadens Financial Bus 1997 Blue is…
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
How Get 30-amps Less is a focus of this RV…
What We Have Learned Living on the Road Full-Time
What Learned Living Road Full-time is a focus of this…
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.
Installing Air FittingsInstalling Air Fittings is a focus of this…
The Roaming Fowler Bus A 2004 Blue Bird All-American
The Roaming Fowler Bus A 2004 Blue Bird All AmericanThe…
The Pacific Bus Museum’s 2023 Open House
The Pacific Bus Museum’s Open House was held on Sunday,…
My Experience Converting Buses
Experience Converting Buses is a focus of this RV conversion…
Lane Changes in a Bus
“The new driver is weaving” the passenger whispered in my…
The Mammoth – A Double-Decker Restaurant
Mammoth Double-decker Restaurant is a focus of this RV conversion…
Starlink in a Bus Conversion?
Starlink Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV conversion…
A GM Parade – The Futurliner
Parade Futurliner is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
New Jersey and Midwest Bus Events of 2023
The summer of 2023 came to a great end for…
Doomsday Prepping in a Bus
Doomsday Prepping In A BusDoomsday Prepping In A Bus is…
The Restoration and Conversion of a 1969 Volvo
The Restoration And Conversion Of A 1969 VolvoThe Restoration And…
Skoolie U.P. 2023 A Teen’s Point of View
Skoolie 2023a Teens Point ViewSkoolie 2023a Teens Point View is…
A Cool Idea for Your Bedroom
Cool Idea Bedroom is a focus of this RV conversion…
The Sasquatters – A 2003 Thomas EF Skoolie
Sasquatters 2003 Thomas SkoolieSasquatters 2003 Thomas Skoolie is a focus…
Side Aisle or Center Aisle
If you were to convert a bus from scratch, knowing…
The 2023 People’s Tiny House Festival
2023 Peoples Tiny House Festival2023 Peoples Tiny House Festival is…
Greyhound’s Historical Fleet for Sale
Greyhounds Historical Fleet SaleGreyhounds Historical Fleet Sale is a focus…
A Common-Sense Bus Conversion
Common-sense Bus ConversionCommon-sense Bus Conversion is a focus of this…
Modernizing Your Bus Conversion’s Water System
Modernizing Bus Conversions Water System is a focus of this…
Pouring Rent into the Tank of Our Bus Conversion
Pouring Rent is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
How To Convert a Bus in One Day
How Convert Bus One DayHow Convert Bus One Day is…
The Museum of Bus Transportation/AACA Museum 2023 Spring Fling
The Museum Of Bus Transportation Aaca Museum 2023 Spring FlingThe…
Cooling Options for a Bus Conversion
Cooling Options For A Bus Conversion is a focus of…
Kruzin’ in the Kraken – A 2013 Thomas Freightliner Skoolie
Kruzin Kraken 2013 Thomas Freightliner SkoolieKruzin Kraken 2013 Thomas Freightliner…
Making Money as a Gate Guard. The Ideal Job for
Making Money Gate Guard Ideal JobMaking Money Gate Guard Ideal…
Why Convert a Dina?
Convert Dina is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System in Your Bus Conversion
Sanitizing Fresh Water System Bus Conversion is a focus of…
Repeated and Extraordinary Mechanical Failures (Senicruisers)
Repeated And Extraordinary Mechanical Failures is a focus of this…
Bus-osaurus – A 1962 GM PD – 4106
Bus-osaurus 1962 4106 is a focus of this RV conversion…
Five Tips to Keep Your Bus Conversion (Skoolie) on the
Five Tips Keep Bus Conversion SkoolieFive Tips Keep Bus Conversion…
Skooliepalooza 2023 The Ungathering
Skooliepalooza 2023 is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Lawn Art Gets a New Engine
Thursday, October 29, 2020, was an exciting day. My wife…
The Original Two-Engine Scenicruiser
Original Two-engine Scenicruiser is a focus of this RV conversion…
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.
Over Hill Not Fast is a focus of this RV…
The 2022 Nebraska City, Nebraska Rally
2022 Nebraska City Nebraska Rally2022 Nebraska City Nebraska Rally is…
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
Bus 1996 Mci 102d3 is a focus of this RV…
Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV…
Bus Conversion Road Travelers September Exploits
In September, our Bus Conversion Travelers group had two back-to-back…
Memories of a Bus Nut
Memories Bus NutMemories Bus Nut is a focus of this…
Finding the Bus of My Dreams and Touring America
Finding Bus Dreams Touring AmericaFinding Bus Dreams Touring America is…
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
Mci Dl3-45 Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV…
Converting a nostalgic 1956 GM Bus Into an Enjoyable RV
Converting Nostalgic 1956 Bus Into EnjoyableConverting Nostalgic 1956 Bus Into…
The Enterprise – A 1995 Thomas MVP Saf-T-Liner (Skoolie)
Enterprise 1995 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner SkoolieEnterprise 1995 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner…
EHP Ceramic Insulation
"Engine Heat Protection" is a spin-off from a long-time manufacturer…
On The Road In A Converted Swiss Army Truck
Road Converted Swiss Army Truck is a focus of this…
Buses, Vans, and Nomads in Baja! Escapar a la Baja, Cuatro
Buses Vans NomadsBuses Vans Nomads is a focus of this…
Average Miles Per Gallon of Our Beloved Bus Conversions – How
Average Miles Per GallonAverage Miles Per Gallon is a focus…
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
2022 Peoples Tiny House Festival2022 Peoples Tiny House Festival is…
Live Safe in Your Tiny Home With NOAH Certified Remote Digitized
Live Safe is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Amabus – A 1965 GM – PD 4106
Amabus 1965 4106 is a focus of this RV conversion…
The Origin Of Eagle Coaches
This article was originally run in the April 2021 issue…
The 2022 Historic Bus Festival
2022 Historic Bus Festival2022 Historic Bus Festival is a focus…
Sköyp Skoolie – A 2002
Skyp Skoolie 2002Skyp Skoolie 2002 is a focus of this…
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
Skoolie 2022 is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Sizing up the Six MCI’s First Wide-Body Bus
Sizing Sixmcis First Wide-body BusSizing Sixmcis First Wide-body Bus is…
Electrifying the Elephant – Solar Power Build
Electrifying Elephant Solar Power BuildElectrifying Elephant Solar Power Build is…
Crafts and Travels – A 1975 MCI MC-8 Crusader Bus Conversion
Crafts Travels- 1975 Mci Mc-8 CrusaderCrafts Travels- 1975 Mci Mc-8…
Bus Maintenance Musts
Unfortunately, many bus conversion owners do not maintain their bus…
The Bus Community Gains New Friends with Harvest Hosts and
Bus Community Gains New Friends HarvestBus Community Gains New Friends…
Adventures with Brook the Bus – A 2006 GMC Savana
Adventures Brook Bus 2006 Gmc SavanaAdventures Brook Bus 2006 Gmc…
My Batteries Were Dead But This Time Knew
Batteries Were Dead is a focus of this RV conversion…
Scrap Yard Rebirth – The IconiCruiser
Scrap Yard Rebirth IconicruiserScrap Yard Rebirth Iconicruiser is a focus…
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!
Want Famous Get Bus Conversion RecognizedWant Famous Get Bus Conversion…
Building A One-Piece Door For My Eagle Bus Conversion
Building One-piece Door Eagle Bus ConversionBuilding One-piece Door Eagle Bus…
The AACA Museum 2022 Spring Fling: The Gang’s All Here
Aaca Museum is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
12V, 24V, or 48V Solar Power System: Which Voltage Is
12v 24v 48v Solar Power System is a focus of…
Beau the Skoolie A 2000 Thomas Freightliner
Beau Skoolie 2000 Thomas FreightlinerBeau Skoolie 2000 Thomas Freightliner is…
Don’t Drag Your Toad
Dont Drag ToadDont Drag Toad is a focus of this…
Lithium Batteries – 101
Here are nine things you need to keep in mind…
The Double-Decker Hideaway – A 1995 British Leyland Olympian
Double-decker Hideaway 1995 British Leyland OlympianDouble-decker Hideaway 1995 British Leyland…
First Wide Body Eagle Bus in the U.S.
First Wide is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Skoolie Swarm 2022
Skoolie Swarm ™ is a yearly event put on by…
I Didn’t Know My Batteries Were Dead
Didnt Know Batteries Were DeadDidnt Know Batteries Were Dead is…
Yonder – A 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 Bus Conversion
Yonder 1993 Blue Bird Tc2000 BusYonder 1993 Blue Bird Tc2000…
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
Planning Bus Conversion Provide Shelter HomelessPlanning Bus Conversion Provide Shelter…
Clear Water for your RV
Clear Water is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Coaches for the Coach – A Tribute to John Madden
Coaches Coach Tribute John Madden is a focus of this…
How I Became a Bus Nut
How Became Bus Nut is a focus of this RV…
A 1966 Crown Coach Conversion Story
1966 Crown is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
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
Book About Bus Life Excerpt From is a focus of…
Time to Go Adventure – A 2002 Blue Bird/International 3800
Time Adventure 2002 BlueTime Adventure 2002 Blue is a focus…
The Lone Star State Eagle 2021 Bus Rally
Lone Star State Eagle is a focus of this RV…
Air Suspension (Buses)
Air Suspension is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
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
Evolution Converting Horse Trailer Into TinyEvolution Converting Horse Trailer Into…
Road Travelers’ Quartzsite, Arizona 2022 Rally
The second Bus Conversion Road Travelers’ rally has come and…
Altitude – Knowing Your Clearance
Altitude Knowing ClearanceAltitude Knowing Clearance is a focus of this…
Those Were the Days (Greyhound and Trailways)
My story begins in 1978 before the deregulation of the…
Arbour Season – A 1991 Blue Bird Skoolie
Arbour Season 1991 Blue Bird SkoolieArbour Season 1991 Blue Bird…
Six Simple Strategies for Maximizing Solar on a Small Budget
Six Simple Strategies is a focus of this RV conversion…
Do’s and Don’ts of Bus Conversion Design
Dos Donts Bus Conversion DesignDos Donts Bus Conversion Design is…
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
Show 1959 Flixble Vl-100Show 1959 Flixble Vl-100 is a focus…
Highway Bus Laws
Highway Bus Laws is a focus of this RV conversion…
Driving a Bus
Driving Bus is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
Getting Our Buses Back After the COVID-19 Shutdown
Getting Buses Back After Covid-19 Shutdown is a focus of…
The Gospel of Gauges – According to Galey
Gospel Gauges According GaleyGospel Gauges According Galey is a focus…
Thor – A 1988 Austral Tourmaster in Australia
Thor 1988 Austral Tourmaster AustraliaThor 1988 Austral Tourmaster Australia is…
Older Bus vs. Newer Bus Which Costs Less?
Older Bus is a focus of this RV conversion article.…
My Experience with Highway Post Office Buses
Experience Highway Post Office BusesExperience Highway Post Office Buses is…
Fire Extinguishers 101
In the June 2015 issue of BCM, I wrote an…
Keeping the Bus Bedroom Cool – Using EHP Rollboard Insulation
Keeping Bus Bedroom Cool Using Ehp is a focus of…
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?
You Just Bought Yellow School Bus is a focus of…
Raising the Roof of My Eagle . . . Alone
Raising Roof Eagle AloneRaising Roof Eagle Alone is a focus…
How Nomads Make Money on the Road
How Nomads Make Money Road is a focus of this…
Cozy Wood Heat For a Bus Conversion
Cozy Wood Heat Bus ConversionCozy Wood Heat Bus Conversion is…
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
Critical Factor How Handle Tire BlowoutCritical Factor How Handle Tire…
The RV Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Quality
Industrys Dirty Little Secret QualityIndustrys Dirty Little Secret Quality is…
Five Questions To Ask Yourself Before Converting a Bus Into
Five Questions Ask Yourself Before ConvertingFive Questions Ask Yourself Before…
Bus Conversion/Skoolie Camping Checklist
Bus Conversion Camping Checklist is a focus of this RV…
Bus Bit – The Clever Wire Chase
Bus Bit Clever Wire Chase is a focus of this…
MCI’s New F-Series Concept Shell
Mcis New F-series Concept ShellMcis New F-series Concept Shell is…
Where To Park Your Bus Conversion
Where Park Bus Conversion is a focus of this RV…
The 2016 SoCal NRG (Non-Rally Gathering)
2016 Socal Nrg Non-rally Gathering is a focus of this…
Buses Really Burn “The Talk”
Buses Really Burn Talk is a focus of this RV…
The Advantages of Lithium Batteries for RVs
Advantages Lithium Batteries RvsAdvantages Lithium Batteries Rvs is a focus…
Keeping your Generator Cool
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