School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces - known as skoolies - are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with frame, roof, and floor already in place. Experienced builder Will Sutherland, whose creative school bus conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics, is behind the wheel of this alluring look at life on the road. In addition to profiles of eight fellow skoolie fans and stunning photos of bus interiors designed for simple living, Skoolie! does what no other book on the subject has - it offers a complete, step-by-step guide to the conversion process, from seat removal to planning layout and installing insulation, flooring, and furnishings that meet your needs.
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This complete guide to turning a school bus into a tiny house brings the dream of a nomadic life and a cozy home on wheels within reach - and within budget - featuring how-to photos along with creative layout ideas and profiles of skoolie fanatics. Will Sutherland is a self-taught school bus converter who lives and works in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He documents his adventures on his Willbillys Facebook page and on Instagram. His conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics.
Home Is Where You Park It
Turn a school bus into a tiny house on wheels and take home on the road. A school bus is an affordable, reliable vehicle that's easily adapted for an adventurous life on the go. With a little elbow grease and the right tools, anyone can convert a school bus into a customized tiny home. Will Sutherland's extensive guidance leads you through the process start to finish, from choosing your bus to removing the seats and installing insulation, a kitchen, and bathroom, and more. Preface
1 Why a School Bus?
2 Bus Hunting 101: Choosing and Acquiring a Soon-To-Be Skoolie!
