Category Build a School Bus Conversion

Features and tips

Flat-Nose vs. Dog-Nose Bus: The Great Bus Debate

4 images with text : Flat-Nose vs. Dog-Nose Bus. Two images are of dog-nose school buses. Two images are of flat-nose school buses.

We'll take a deep dive into the design, safety, comfort, and maintenance of the Flat-Nose vs. Dog-Nose Bus.

Features and tips

3 Best RV Vacuums | 2023 Edition

Keeping an RV clean is a feat short of a miracle. However, modern technology has blessed us with vacuum cleaners to fight the never-ending battle against dust!

Plumbing

Skoolie Plumbing System Guide | 2023

4 images: two showing the framing of a school bus conversion, and two showing the completed plumbing finishes of a bathroom and hot water heater.

Use this Skoolie Plumbing System Guide to kickstart your research on skoolie plumbing. We break down the stages and important zones, and recommend products.

Paint

Best Exterior Paint for Skoolies

Photo on the left of a school bus exterior primed with white paint. A photo on the right of a fully painted school bus conversion in blue and white paint.

Come with me as we dive into the best exterior paint for skoolies. I share what products we used and where you can buy them for your upcoming paint project.

Paint

How to Paint A Skoolie Roof

A photo of an unpainted school bus roof on top and a completed school bus conversion with painted roof on the bottom.

This blog details the product we purchased to paint our roof, why we purchased it, how it’s holding up after 2+ years, and how we applied it.

Paint

How to Paint a Skoolie Exterior

In this blog, I detail how to paint a skoolie exterior, including preparation and priming tips. I go step-by-step and describe how we created a smooth, durable finish by hand and what products we used for our budget.