Converting Dreams Into Rolling Homes
Join school bus conversion enthusiasts building custom mobile homes, sharing DIY knowledge, and living the skoolie lifestyle
Your comprehensive roadmap to building a skoolie. From finding and inspecting buses to framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, and final touches. Real costs, timelines, and lessons learned.
What to look for when buying a used school bus, engine types, and inspection tips.
Design and install a complete off-grid electrical system for your bus conversion.
Maximize space efficiency in your skoolie with smart layouts. From full kitchens to composting toilets, bedroom lofts to workspace areas. Floor plan ideas and space-saving solutions for every size bus.
Featuring builders documenting their skoolie conversions
Full-time family living in a converted short bus
Step-by-step bus conversion tutorials and tips
Solo traveler exploring America in a converted bus
High-end skoolie builds with custom woodwork
Quick skoolie tips and space-saving solutions
Short bus conversion journey and daily life
Converting a skoolie on a shoestring budget
Raising kids on a converted school bus
94K members sharing builds and living tips
Budget-friendly conversion ideas and tutorials
Female bus converters and nomads
Small bus builds and compact living
Beautiful skoolie interior design inspiration
Documenting our DIY school bus conversion
Couple traveling America in their converted bus
Skoolie life with our rescue pups
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Connect with bus converters and skoolie dwellers
Join discussions on bus selection, conversion planning, systems installation, and living tips. Share knowledge with experienced skoolie builders. Coming soon via Discourse integration!
Buy, sell, and trade with the skoolie community
A trusted space to buy and sell buses, builds, parts, and services within our community. Integrated with our forum for safe transactions.
Empty buses, partial builds, and completed conversions
Panels, batteries, inverters, and wiring supplies
Tanks, pumps, fixtures, and filtration systems
Diesel heaters, fans, and climate control
Building supplies, insulation, and hardware
Community giveaways and surplus materials
Find and evaluate school buses for conversion
Comprehensive pre-purchase inspection guide
Historical pricing data by make and model
Community ratings on different engines
Find the right bus size for your needs
Map view of buses for sale near you
Verified buyer experiences and ratings
Your complete guide to skoolie conversion essentials
