WELCOME
This site chronicles my experience converting my retired bus into a rolling tiny home and art studio.
The original art and prints available for purchase helps fund my adventure and feed my cats, who really appreciate it!
- Lil Derp & KathrynAnthropy
Hello
Is it you i'm looking for?
Hello
Is it you i'm looking for?
It takes a village, right?
I'm learning new skills in bus destruction and home-building via the internet, random community college faculty conversations and classes, and trial & error ...
but is it ideal?
*shrug emoji*
If you'd like to lend your expertise or muscles in this wacky bus re-purposing adventure, Let me know:
Beggar's Corner
I bought a bus for this project at a GREAT price. That great price came with an
"as-is" label.
So, I anticipate repairs in addition to the cost of the conversion.
Every penny helps!
Wish List
If you want to support but hate the idea of throwing money at a person, I'm constantly adding to my wish list!
Peruse things that would be helpful for the bus and/or its inhabitants by clicking
Adventure
Supplies!
Skills Needed For the following Projects
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Install solar panels and subsequent electrical wiring for appliances within.
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Supplies acquired already: 4 flexible marine-grade 120W solar panels, solar controller, bundles of wire.
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Cut and raise bus roof to create a sturdy rear loft for bedroom area that will hold up to road travel.
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Supplies acquired already: simple stick welding machine, lumber.
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Custom build cabinet storage, bed loft, roof-top rails, kitchen counters, bathroom space.
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Install plumbing, water pump, water heater, and water tank for bathroom and kitchen.
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Sew custom insulating curtains, seat covers, and dash covering.
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Custom build cat trees/wall-mounted climbing platforms.
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Mechanical support for the inner engine workings (potentially ongoing!)
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De-rust and weatherproof exterior and underside of the bus. DONE
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Re-wire bus starter to bypass safety locks involving stop signs, emergency exits, etc. DONE
