DIY Skoolie Guide: A Step-By-Step Bus Conversion Textbook - Paperback

by Jeff Miller (Author), Missy Miller (Author)

Do you have what it takes to convert your own bus into the living space of your dreams?If so, this book is written for you-the ambitious DIY dreamer.Jeff and Missy Miller have converted numerous buses into motorhomes, tiny homes, mobile stores, and food trucks from the ground up with their Skoolie Homes team. In this comprehensive Skoolie Guide, they share all of their proven strategies and experiences with you so that you don't have to waste your time and money figuring it out alone. You will learn how to: * Purchase your bus with confidence* Design the right floor plan for your unique lifestyle* Gut your bus and create your foundation* Build the interior from the ground up* Maximize your living and storage spaces * Install your own plumbing and electrical systems* Prep, prime and paint the exterior* Save money on your conversion without cutting corners* Get your Skoolie vision on the reality road This DIY Skoolie Guide is your comprehensive road map-giving you a clear plan on how to convert your bus from start to finish. From basic planning to completion, this book walks you through each step of the conversion process so that you can create your dream and get it on the road. From heating and air conditioning, RV electrical systems, RV plumbing, a bus specific automotive buyers guide, custom home design for your skoolie, construction tips for framing your school bus conversion, Whether you choose to use your skoolie for weekend camping excursions or as part of your sustainable living plan, making a school bus your house and home is a viable option for those looking to live simply in a house on wheels.