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The bus abides.

A 1995 International school bus, bought at auction and turned into a house on wheels. Two people, a 35-foot bus, and no prior idea what they were doing.

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SkoolieDec 9, 2019 Skoolie Passenger's Seat Installation Skoolies come with bus seats, which can be reused, but they are not very comfortable on long voyages. Installing a new seat can be tricky, you need the right seat and you need it to work well while driving and while sitting still.

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SkoolieJun 21, 2018 Skoolie Escape Hatch Replacement Skoolie escape hatch replacements are not an easy thing to find. If your Skoolie is older you may not be able to find a drop-in replacement.
SkoolieJun 18, 2018 The Skoolie Hump A Skoolie hump will give you more head room and make a School bus conversion more comfortable. Find out what a Skoolie hump Is and why you need one!
SkoolieJun 2, 2018 Skoolie Dash Repair Working on a Skoolie is always an adventure. The dash is made of plastic so repairing it can cause as much if not more damage than you are trying to fix.
PlumbingApr 30, 2018 Skoolies Should Have Toilets A Bathroom should be in every Skoolie! Not having at least a toilet installed in your Skoolie is failing to adhere to the tenants of the Skoolie lifestyle. It goes against a rich history going back many years and it betrays the spirit we, as Skoolie owners, pride ourselves in. It is wrong, and should be a crime!
UpgradesApr 27, 2018 Skoolie Painted with Rust-Oleum Skoolie painting is NOT hard, DO NOT listen to people telling you to thin the Rust-Oleum paint. It is not necessary! You do NOT need to spray the paint to get a nice finish and shine. You CAN paint the Skoolie outside and you do NOT need any experience to get really good results.
Making it legalMar 16, 2018 Skoolie Insurance Tips Skoolie insurance can be difficult to find and hard to get. These 5 tips will help you get covered. It is not always about what you show but how you show it and never underestimate the power of the implication.
SkoolieFeb 16, 2018 Skoolie Counter Building Simplified Skoolie counters and cabinets can be a problem to build. But if you keep a few things in mind, like safety and performance, you can simplify the project.
SkoolieFeb 12, 2018 Fixing the Flashers in a Skoolie Fixing things in a 1995 School bus can be tricky, the parts numbers have changed and sometimes the parts themselves have changed. Making sure your Skoolie is safe and legal is more important that making it comfortable. Flashers and indicators are vital for keeping a big vehicle like a 33 foot long Skoolie safe.
SkoolieOct 21, 2017 Skoolie Build Deadline A Skoolie deadline is a must if you ever plan on using the Skoolie but be ready to be driven to your breaking point, and beyond.