Are you thinking of using a school bus to tow a trailer or a similar vehicle? Then, this post is for you! We’ll tell you everything you need to know and do to turn a bus into a towing vehicle. The most important thing is to find out how much the bus weighs. Once you …
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You’re ready to go on an adventure, somewhere out in the woods or across states. Undoubtedly, your car isn’t the most suitable vehicle for this kind of journey. But a skoolie might be, or maybe an RV? Whether it’s the ready-to-hit-the-road RV or the DIY skoolie project, there are some pros and cons in both …
Skoolies provide travelers with the opportunity to explore the world while in the comfort of their own homes. However, life on the road can become inconvenient and troublesome without running water. Skoolie plumbing isn’t something all bus-dwellers opt for. However, investing in a decent plumbing system can make your experience much more comfortable. In this …
As more and more discover their love for traveling and adventure, thousands forgo traditional properties to live in mobile homes like skoolies and vans. The choice to live full-time in a vehicle is often easier than choosing the vehicle itself. After all, there are hundreds of on-the-road vehicle options out there, each with its own …
Driving a school bus is an amusing job. Interacting with kids on a daily basis is often fun, but it comes with huge responsibilities. A school bus driver needs to have plenty of skills, that go beyond steering the wheel or knowing how to handle a big vehicle. The kids’ safety is paramount, and that’s …
I know what you’re thinking now, why a school bus and not an RV? You’d be surprised to know that it’s actually more convenient to live in a school bus, and I’ll tell you why. Okay, but is it legal to live in a school bus? You ask. We’ll see about that too. Living in …
Designing your perfect skoolie kitchen takes a bit of creativity, engineering, and interior design skills. For most you’ll want to include a full-size kitchen with the additional space you’ll have in a school bus conversion. Here are 13 skoolie kitchen ideas for your DIY build: 1. Deliberate Life Bus 2. Bus Plus Us 3. This …
You can expect an average school bus weight to be about 24,387 pounds (11,062 kg). When looking at the specs for different school busses, the weight will be typically listed as GVWR. This stands for gross vehicle weight rating or the maximum weight of the vehicle including the vehicle’s chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, …
If you’re looking to live the life of freedom inside your skoolie full-time, it’s quite a transition to undergo. Not to mention, figuring out all the things you need can be a tricky process. Living inside a bus can be uncomfortable if you’re not efficient with your use of space. Some items can also be …
How do you insure your skoolie? Skoolie insurance is one of the most common questions people have when about bus life. It can be a bit tricky since your vehicle is not only a traditional bus, RV, or house and instead lies somewhere in between. Will insurance cover personal belongings inside my school bus? Will …