Hi folks,
After allot of research and debating about whether to purchase an RV or convert a bus, I finally decided to convert a school bus, so I started shopping. After looking around for a while, I finally bought my bus just a couple of weeks ago. The bus I ended up with was never a school bus. It was originally built as a bookmobile, so it's not an official "skoolie", but during my decision making process, I watched allot of YouTube videos looking for conversion information and I ended up here. It seems like a great resource for exactly what I am looking to do, so here goes... My bus is a '95 Bluebird 27' cab forward with a 5.9 Cummins diesel with low miles, (105,000) and Allison transmission. It has two roof top RV A/Cs (that I want to remove and replace with a split system and put vent fans in their place) and a Onan 7.5 RV diesel generator (fueled from the engine fuel tank). There are no school bus windows or doors, but it does have two RV type doors, so allot of the typical "skoolie" conversion has already been done. It is full of very nice book cases that I plan to remove and do a full interior gut. Ultimately, I would like to install a full solar system, low flow shower, low flow flushing toilet, washer drier combo, propane fridge, heat, tankless H2O heater, and stove. I also want a kitchen I can work in, because I like to cook. I understand that I am wanting allot for such a short conversion. The bus is shorter than what I wanted, but I think I can make it work. I have lots of questions, and have tried to do some searches here with limited success, so I welcome any tips or advise.
Thanks!
truB
After allot of research and debating about whether to purchase an RV or convert a bus, I finally decided to convert a school bus, so I started shopping. After looking around for a while, I finally bought my bus just a couple of weeks ago. The bus I ended up with was never a school bus. It was originally built as a bookmobile, so it's not an official "skoolie", but during my decision making process, I watched allot of YouTube videos looking for conversion information and I ended up here. It seems like a great resource for exactly what I am looking to do, so here goes... My bus is a '95 Bluebird 27' cab forward with a 5.9 Cummins diesel with low miles, (105,000) and Allison transmission. It has two roof top RV A/Cs (that I want to remove and replace with a split system and put vent fans in their place) and a Onan 7.5 RV diesel generator (fueled from the engine fuel tank). There are no school bus windows or doors, but it does have two RV type doors, so allot of the typical "skoolie" conversion has already been done. It is full of very nice book cases that I plan to remove and do a full interior gut. Ultimately, I would like to install a full solar system, low flow shower, low flow flushing toilet, washer drier combo, propane fridge, heat, tankless H2O heater, and stove. I also want a kitchen I can work in, because I like to cook. I understand that I am wanting allot for such a short conversion. The bus is shorter than what I wanted, but I think I can make it work. I have lots of questions, and have tried to do some searches here with limited success, so I welcome any tips or advise.
Thanks!
truB
and....foam insulated. A whole lot of the grunt work is already done for you. I look forward to watching your build. Good luck and welcome!
