Category Build a School Bus Conversion

Plumbing

How big should my skoolie gray water tank be?

An interior photo of a gutted school bus interior, after the seats and panels have been removed. The text reads "how big should my skoolie gray water tank be?"

We purchased the same size gray water tank as we did fresh water tank in our skoolie, and don't regret it. We are a family of five (2 adults and 3 young kids), and we installed two 100 gallon tanks: one for fresh water and one for gray water.

Plumbing

How much fresh water does a family need living in a Skoolie RV?

A photo of the HildeBus skoolie parked along a waterfront. The text reads "How much fresh water does a family need living in a skoolie?"

This blog goes into all the details on how to calculate how much water you’ll need to live comfortably whether you’re an individual or a big family like us. The amount of fresh water you will need to carry on…

Plumbing

Best Skoolie On-Demand Liquid Propane (LP) Tankless Water Heater for a Family of 5

Finished interior of a skoolie (school bus tiny home) showing a wall-mounted tankless water heater.

This blog is all about sharing the best on-demand liquid propane (LP) tankless water heater that we used in our skoolie for a family of 5 living full-time on the road (boondocking for about half of the time).

Framing

What is a skoolie roof raise?

A skoolie roof raise is the process to modify the original school bus manufacturer roof height (approximately 6 feet 2 inches to 7 feet) to a desired taller height (usually between 11 inches to 16 inches taller).

Features and tips

The Ultimate Skoolie Guide To Buy a Used School Bus to Convert

We made the "The Ultimate Skoolie Guide To Buy a Used School Bus to Convert." When you first learned about the cool things you can do with a used school bus, your imagination was flooded!

Features and tips

Are skoolies allowed in fancy RV parks?

Are skoolies allowed in RV parks? | White Skoolie | Destination Unknown

Are skoolies allowed in fancy RV parks? Heck yes! I list out below a few helpful questions to ask upon booking and our personal experiences, state by state, during our travels along the east coast of the United States between…