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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa006.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/","crawl_time":1777050728,"first_indexed_time":1581174876,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,skoolielivin!www,\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5443587800701911406","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"16 Best School Bus Conversion Ideas - Skoolie Livin","meta_descriptions":["Here are the best school bus conversion ideas to inspire your skoolie ideas including short bus, mid, and full-size skoolie conversions."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Here is a list of the top 16 school bus conversion ideas to inspire you in your build or the alternative living lifestyle.\nWhen we were designing our skoolie conversion, we went through so many different floor plans and layouts. We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion.\nWe figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas.\nHopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design!\nContents\nBest School Bus Conversion Ideas\nOne Sided School Bus Conversion\nThe Guys Bus Conversion\nTiny School Bus Conversion\nCozy Cabin School Bus House\nThe Modern Bus Conversion\nBright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion\nMid Century School Bus Conversion\nConvertible School Bus Conversion\nOur School Bus Renovation\nNon-Toxic School Bus Layout Design\nThe Bright White School Bus Conversion\nThe Cabin Bus Conversion\nThe Family of 5 School Bus Conversion\nFamily of 4 School Bus Tiny House\nShort Bus Tiny House\n4 Window Short School Bus Conversion\nWhich skoolie conversion did you like the most?\nOne Sided School Bus Conversion\nThis bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar\/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open.\nThese guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer \/ dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space.\nThe Guys Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nThis school bus house belongs to\n@navigationnowhere\n. I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie!\nTiny School Bus Conversion\nThis school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space.\nI love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom.\nCozy Cabin School Bus House\nThis school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower\/small bathtub.\nI love the front foldable table to work and\/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk\/getting ready area along with a great size closet.\nThe Modern Bus Conversion\nWe named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside.\nThe two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the\nkitchen style\nwith the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle.\nBright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nWe love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets,\n@slothhighfive\nstill seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion!\nWe also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo\nhere on Amazon\n.\nMid Century School Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nThere’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home,\n@gilliganphantom\nis unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?!\nConvertible School Bus Conversion\nWe are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning.\nI love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals.\nOur School Bus Renovation\nImage Sources\nOh hey! That’s our skoolie!\n@skoolielivin\nWe built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus.\nSome of our favorites in our school bus house are our\nDometic RV range\noff eBay,\nKraus faucet\noff Amazon and our\nExpress Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis\ndrinking water filtration system off Amazon.\nWe live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our\nSuburban RV Furnace\nis mounted in the front half of the bus, while our\nCubic Mini Grizzly\nwood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an\nEcobee WiFi smart thermostat\nto control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a\ndiesel heater\nfor a 4th heat source.\nNon-Toxic School Bus Layout Design\nThis school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling.\nWith this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom.\nThe Bright White School Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nThe\n@evergreen.bus\ntakes the cake for being the shiplap school bus #2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy!\nNow, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer \/ dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch.\nIf we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate!\nThe Cabin Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\n@onewildridebus\nschool bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange!\nWe love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done.\nThe Family of 5 School Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nThis school bus house’s five people!\n@thebusfamily\n, has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen!\nWe can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here!\nFamily of 4 School Bus Tiny House\nImage Sources\nThis family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too!\nTheir school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall!\nIf you check out their instagram\n@deliberatelifebus\n, they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice!\nShort Bus Tiny House\nImage Sources\n@birdthebus\n did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space!\n4 Window Short School Bus Conversion\nImage Sources\nLastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. I always thought a 4 window conversion would be hard to design a layout for, but this skoolie nails everything you could want: a kitchen, a couch, a bed, and a bathroom.\nImmediately on the left hand side of the bus, you’ll see a slatted partition wall to separate the home space from the bus space. You’ll see the L shaped kitchen next followed by the refrigerator with countertop space on the right along with the hallway to get to the bedroom, couch, and bathroom area.\nThere’s our list of the 16 best school bus conversions! Let us know what you guys think of these school bus conversions!\nWhich skoolie conversion did you like the most?\nComment below and let us know what you think!\n*This article may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. Please check our full disclosure policy for more details. 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We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion.  \n  \nWe figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas.  \n  \nHopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design\\!\n\nContents\n\n[Toggle](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/)\n\n- [Best School Bus Conversion Ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Best-School-Bus-Conversion-Ideas)\n  - [One Sided School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#One-Sided-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Guys Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Guys-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Tiny School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Tiny-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Cozy Cabin School Bus House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-House)\n  - [The Modern Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Modern-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Bright-Light-Skoolie-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Mid Century School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Mid-Century-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Convertible School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Convertible-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Our School Bus Renovation](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Our-School-Bus-Renovation)\n  - [Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Non-Toxic-School-Bus-Layout-Design)\n  - [The Bright White School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Cabin Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Cabin-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Family-of-5-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House)\n  - [Short Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Short-Bus-Tiny-House)\n  - [4 Window Short School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#4-Window-Short-School-Bus-Conversion)\n- [Which skoolie conversion did you like the most?](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Which-skoolie-conversion-did-you-like-the-most)\n## Best School Bus Conversion Ideas\n### One Sided School Bus Conversion\n![skoolie conversion one side](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-conversion-one-side.png)\n\n![one sided school bus conversions](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/one-sided-school-bus-conversions.png)\n\n![one sided skoolie modern conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/one-sided-skoolie-modern-conversion.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/1997-thomas-international-t444e-finished-skoolie-for-sale-texas\/)\n\nThis bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar\/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open.  \n  \nThese guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer \/ dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space.\n\n### The Guys Bus Conversion\n![Green and Wood School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Green and Wood Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Green and Wood Bus Home](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-Bus-Home-1.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/navigationnowhere\/)\n\nThis school bus house belongs to [@navigationnowhere](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/navigationnowhere\/). I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie\\!\n\n### Tiny School Bus Conversion\n![mid size skoolie conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mid-size-skoolie-conversion-idea.png)\n\n![school bus conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/school-bus-conversion-idea.png)\n\n![tiny school bus conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tiny-school-bus-conversion-idea.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/fern-the-bus-skoolie-for-sale-holland-michigan\/)\n\nThis school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space.  \n  \nI love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom.\n\n### Cozy Cabin School Bus House\n![wood cabin skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/wood-cabin-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n![cozy cabin school bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cozy-cabin-school-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![cozy cabin skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cozy-cabin-skoolie-conversion-1.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/1991-bluebird-international-3800-for-sale-massachusetts\/)\n\nThis school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower\/small bathtub.   \n  \nI love the front foldable table to work and\/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk\/getting ready area along with a great size closet.\n\n### The Modern Bus Conversion\n![modern skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/modern-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n![modern bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/modern-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![modern school bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/modern-school-bus-conversion.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/2005-international-sweet-southern-glory-for-sale-tennessee\/)\n\nWe named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside.  \n  \nThe two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the [kitchen style](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-kitchen-design-ideas\/) with the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle.\n\n### Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion\n![Light & Bright Converted Bus](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-Converted-Bus.png)\n\n![Light & Bright School Bus Renovation](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-School-Bus-Renovation.png)\n\n![Light & Bright Bus Home](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-Bus-HOme.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slothhighfive\/)\n\nWe love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets, [@slothhighfive](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slothhighfive\/) still seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion\\!  \n  \nWe also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo [here on Amazon](https:\/\/amzn.to\/34iJBPl).\n\n### Mid Century School Bus Conversion\n![Mid Century Modern Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Mid Century Modern School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Mid Century Modern Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gilliganphantom\/)\n\nThere’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home, [@gilliganphantom](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gilliganphantom\/) is unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?\\!\n\n### Convertible School Bus Conversion\n![convertible school bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/convertible-school-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![convertible bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/convertible-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![convertible skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/convertible-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/vintage-1991-blue-bird-custom-motorhome-for-sale-south-carolina\/)\n\nWe are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning.  \n  \nI love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals.\n\n### Our School Bus Renovation\n![Skoolie Kitchen Design Idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Skoolie-Kitchen-Design-Idea.jpg)\n\n![skoolie livin bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-livin-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![skoolie livin skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-livin-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skoolielivin\/)\n\nOh hey! That’s our skoolie! [@skoolielivin](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skoolielivin\/)   \n  \nWe built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus.  \n  \nSome of our favorites in our school bus house are our [Dometic RV range](http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?ff3=4&pub=5575455836&toolid=10001&campid=5338433517&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdometic%2Brv%2Brarnge.TRS0%26_nkw%3Ddometic%2Brv%2Brarnge%26_sacat%3D0) off eBay, [Kraus faucet](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kraus-KPF-1610SS-Commercial-Kpf-1610SS-Stainless\/dp\/B075QZ1H16?crid=3OFVOERC1HWRG&keywords=kraus+faucet&qid=1580715561&sprefix=kraus+fa%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=a571d4a03bf464e7e8ae450f1af9f0a8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) off Amazon and our [Express Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Express-Water-Alkaline-Ultraviolet-Filtration\/dp\/B01N0OERWZ?tag=skoolie0a-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=7757bcf33a3409f31d270b71e29bd502) drinking water filtration system off Amazon.  \n  \nWe live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our [Suburban RV Furnace](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Suburban-2446ABK-Nt-20SEQ-Furnace-Black\/dp\/B00HSO2QL2?keywords=rv+furnace&qid=1580714497&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=2b27fcaa0802530ff45d9693bfe16f6e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) is mounted in the front half of the bus, while our [Cubic Mini Grizzly](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2toiwLj) wood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an [Ecobee WiFi smart thermostat](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ecobee3-lite-Smart-Thermostat-Black\/dp\/B06W56TBLN?crid=2X6VX5SG4G63U&keywords=ecobee+smart+thermostat&qid=1580715755&sprefix=ecobee+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=8b132ea3139b0ae72e3d0284aef3208d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) to control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a [diesel heater](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/maXpeedingrods-Diesel-Thermostat-Control-Trailer\/dp\/B07N63XV4S?dchild=1&keywords=diesel+heater&qid=1617119772&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=12cf975cd0aa7eb04850a3c522ad6c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) for a 4th heat source.\n\n### Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design\n![non toxic bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/non-toxic-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![non toxic skoolie conversion ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/non-toxic-skoolie-conversion-ideas.png)\n\n![non toxic school bus conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/non-toxic-school-bus-conversion-idea.png)\n\n[Image Source](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/2003-thomas-freightliner-non-toxic-finished-school-bus-conversion-for-sale-washington-dc\/)\n\nThis school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling.   \n  \nWith this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom.\n\n### The Bright White School Bus Conversion\n![Bright White Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Bright White School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Bright White School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evergreen.bus\/)\n\nThe [@evergreen.bus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evergreen.bus\/) takes the cake for being the shiplap school bus \\#2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy\\!  \n  \nNow, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer \/ dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch.  \n  \nIf we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate\\!\n\n### The Cabin Bus Conversion\n![Cozy Cabin School Bus Converson](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Converson.png)\n\n![Cozy Cabin School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Cozy Cabin Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onewildridebus\/)\n\n[@onewildridebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onewildridebus\/) school bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange\\!  \n  \nWe love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done.\n\n### The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion\n![Family School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Family Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Family School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebusfamily\/)\n\nThis school bus house’s five people! [@thebusfamily](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebusfamily\/), has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen\\!  \n  \nWe can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here\\!\n\n### Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House\n![Family of 4 Tiny House School Bus](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-Tiny-House-School-Bus.png)\n\n![Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Family of 4 School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deliberatelifebus\/)\n\nThis family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too\\!  \n  \nTheir school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall\\!  \n  \nIf you check out their instagram [@deliberatelifebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deliberatelifebus\/), they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice\\!\n\n### Short Bus Tiny House\n![Short School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Short School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Short Bus \\| Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-Bus-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/birdthebus\/)\n\n[@birdthebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/birdthebus\/) did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space\\!\n\n### 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion\n![4 window short skoolie idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-short-skoolie-idea.png)\n\n![4 window short school bus idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-short-school-bus-idea.png)\n\n![4 window bus idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-bus-idea.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/1997-chevy-sturdibus-3500-6-5l-diesel-skoolie-for-sale-tennessee\/)\n\nLastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. 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Pingback: [Top 5 Places to Find a Good School Bus for Sale to Convert into a Skoolie](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/find-a-good-school-bus-to-convert\/)\n2. Pingback: [5 Skoolie Build Tips for Building a School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-build-tips\/)\n3. Pingback: [5 Tips for Building a School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/5-tips-for-building-a-school-bus-conversion\/)\n4. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/44cf09d9688c8e86b20f5a8977f1d7ad42696c3f294054746a67a833bbc55054?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Natalie** says:\n   \n   [September 13, 2020 at 5:37 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-233)\n   \n   Hey guys! What a concept to living differently in a bus. I love the idea! I’m a MBA student and wondering if you could be available as my resource for my Capstone project. My project is to convert used buses to homes for homeless people and move them into an area where they can live and stay off the streets. If you can be available for questions that would be great. I am also in California.  \n    Thanks for reading this.\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ab931fbd24ce0d5f2055acaa858111983d666d505b8e2ca7700708de69fcd4c?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Chris** says:\n      \n      [September 18, 2020 at 5:15 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-245)\n      \n      Yes, definitely! We would love to help. We will reach out to you with an email to see how we can help out\\!\n5. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d91ab8cab283b2e6171dda9f73d02804fda6a09924b06773ae3f52580ea96e21?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Randall Craig** says:\n   \n   [September 14, 2020 at 7:59 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-235)\n   \n   Do you have to have a CDL to drive the school bus ? Or what type of license do you need ? And how hard is it to insure the bus ?\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ab931fbd24ce0d5f2055acaa858111983d666d505b8e2ca7700708de69fcd4c?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Chris** says:\n      \n      [September 18, 2020 at 5:13 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-244)\n      \n      In most states (if not all) you do not need a CDL to drive a school bus for personal use, as a CDL is a commercial driving license. If the bus is being used for personal use only and not for any commercial reason, no commercial license is technically needed. You will need to check this with the state you are registering the school bus in just to be safe! When you are on the road, the rules of your “home” registration state would still apply.\n      \n      You really only need a regular driver’s license, especially if your bus is fully converted, registered, and insured as a motorhome\/RV.\n      \n      For insurance, it isn’t too bad. We detailed out the two different insurance policies we have had (commercial vehicle for personal use and then regular motorhome insurance) in our [skoolie insurance guide](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-insurance\/).\n   2. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/419da23717123ac080af0c5bc8affb3ebf977f9257455ed53c62056851597685?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **GWRider** says:\n      \n      [October 25, 2020 at 12:07 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-316)\n      \n      No CDL is required unless used commercially, hence the acronym CDL (Commercial Drivers License). Therefore, most states will allow you to drive a vehicle with a class C license if titled as an RV. However, several states (approx. 8) require a NON-CDL class B license and possibly other endorsements such as for air brakes. A class B in many states is for vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26001+ lbs. The GVWR is NOT the weight of the Bus but the max weight it was designed to carry. Texas and Kansas are a couple of examples of states that require a Class B regardless whether titled as an RV. I would verify with the state of your drivers license to ensure you are in compliance.\n6. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b7b0abc8a94ee6ecd2121b90b1f5957c92f8f78bfcb52df97215e3d519ce76a5?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Tim Amyett** says:\n   \n   [September 16, 2020 at 10:49 am](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-237)\n   \n   The Spanish Bus was my choice of interior decor. I like the cabin vibe. I’ve built and designed cabins an this is the style of decor I’m using in the bus I’m converting.  \n    I like a wood stove, but space requires that I use a diesel heater (small and very efficient).My bus has a cost efficient window unit A\/C, 2.8 amps (270 watts) draw under load. My solar system (1560 watts), is more than enough to power for all my electrical uses. Plus the solar panels shade the roof… a definite advantage in sunny weather.. It doesn’t matter how beautiful you decor is, if your hot and sweaty or cold and shivering.So A\/C and heating is a priority. My bus can go all over the U.S.in any normal summer to winter weather and still be comfortable.  \n    My short bus (not van) was originally a 6 window bus. It’s 24’8″ bumper to bumper is just 4 foot longer than a standard P\/U and makes is agile enough to drive virtually anywhere easily and has an 18,000 GVWR. It has a full wet shower with composting toilet. 32″x 54″. I must be able to shower daily and easily. My bus has a good bathroom, toilet and shower. It also has a full kitchen counter,double sink, microwave and refrigerator and normal counter top appliances. It has a very comfortable dinette\/sofa.The interior height is 6’5″ so I can stand easily.( I’m 6’3″). The queen size bed converts into a recliner\/ lounge sofa. giving complete walkthrough access to the rear pullout deck and both rear doors.  \n    My bus has repurposed R\/V windows and a R\/V door. Busses that keep the original side windows are nice for light and decor but not for heating and cooling or for privacy and security.\n7. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a14c49b044a582dedd8323f5b55d34ceaf209f930b5873f09d89c28e39509fbf?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Amy O.** says:\n   \n   [October 10, 2020 at 1:16 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-267)\n   \n   My husband and I are trying to pay off a travel trailer that we bought for 32,000 dollars. It seems so impossible and we have been looking into selling it and maybe converting a school bus to travel the country. I wish we had thought about this option before we got the travel trailer. We like the Bright and light bus conversion. It offers modern and clean, organization, and very roomy feels to the bus. Very nice conversion here.\n8. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b98f1e3eab9f7881b9f30dd3c1836146028f92aa151900fc81200dab2fccbaf7?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Beth** says:\n   \n   [November 4, 2020 at 10:08 am](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-357)\n   \n   Do you have any resources for purchasing Insurance for a converted bus ?\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says:\n      \n      [November 11, 2020 at 12:35 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-387)\n      \n      Hey Beth! Yes, we do. You can find it here: <https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-insurance\/>\n9. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f555d0524cbffb3d42c8117f2ccdb008c41033d75ef02ac366341a83d5cd3a0e?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Kaitlin Wright** says:\n   \n   [November 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-508)\n   \n   Could you please tag whose buses are whose? I’d love to be able to check them out if they have an instagram or youtube channel I could watch on each of their builds. Thank you\\!\n   1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says:\n      \n      [December 3, 2020 at 7:45 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-535)\n      \n      HI Kaitlin! There are links under the pictures that will take you to their Instagram page\\!\n10. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4c4f16bd8ac6190b8c68338c56bbe7e6e39b5f7271f2a7c11085ee8ad9ca8d89?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **steven** says:\n    \n    [March 9, 2021 at 1:43 pm](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-1699)\n    \n    hi, where can i find more information about the Spanish school bus conversion?\n    1. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says:\n       \n       [March 10, 2021 at 9:47 am](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#comment-1711)\n       \n       Hi Steven,\n       \n       If you click ‘Image Sources’ under their pictures, it will take you to their Instagram account.\n\nCheck Also\n\n[Close](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/)\n\n- [![best skoolie couch ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/best-skoolie-couch-ideas.png)](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-couch-ideas\/)\n  [16 Best Skoolie Couch Design Ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-couch-ideas\/)\n  \n  October 30, 2021\n- [![skoolie must haves](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/skoolie-must-haves.png)](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-must-haves\/)\n  [25 Skoolie Must Haves to Survive & Thrive Bus Life](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-must-haves\/)\n  \n  1 week ago\n- [![skoolie vs shuttle bus](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/skoolie-vs-shuttle-bus-220x150.png)](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-vs-shuttle-bus\/)\n  [Skoolie vs Shuttle Bus: Ultimate Comparison](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-vs-shuttle-bus\/)\n  \n  February 2, 2026\n\n![Skoolie Livin School Bus Conversion Guides](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skoolie-Livin-School-Bus-Conversion-Guides.webp)\n\n#### Join the Skoolie Livin Community\\!\n\nResources\n\n[How to Contact Sellers](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/member-faq\/#:~:text=How%20to%20Contact%20Sellers)   \n [How to Cancel Membership](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/member-faq\/#:~:text=How%20to%20Cancel%20Your%20Membership)\n\nThere may be affiliate links on this page and on others. 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We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion.\n\nWe figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas.\n\nHopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design\\!\n\nContents\n\n- [Best School Bus Conversion Ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Best-School-Bus-Conversion-Ideas)\n  - [One Sided School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#One-Sided-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Guys Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Guys-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Tiny School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Tiny-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Cozy Cabin School Bus House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-House)\n  - [The Modern Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Modern-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Bright-Light-Skoolie-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Mid Century School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Mid-Century-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Convertible School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Convertible-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Our School Bus Renovation](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Our-School-Bus-Renovation)\n  - [Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Non-Toxic-School-Bus-Layout-Design)\n  - [The Bright White School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Cabin Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Cabin-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#The-Family-of-5-School-Bus-Conversion)\n  - [Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House)\n  - [Short Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Short-Bus-Tiny-House)\n  - [4 Window Short School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#4-Window-Short-School-Bus-Conversion)\n- [Which skoolie conversion did you like the most?](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/school-bus-conversion-ideas\/#Which-skoolie-conversion-did-you-like-the-most)\n### One Sided School Bus Conversion\n![skoolie conversion one side](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-conversion-one-side.png)\n\n![one sided school bus conversions](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/one-sided-school-bus-conversions.png)\n\nThis bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar\/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open.\n\nThese guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer \/ dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space.\n### The Guys Bus Conversion\n![Green and Wood School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Green and Wood Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Green and Wood Bus Home](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Green-and-Wood-Bus-Home-1.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/navigationnowhere\/)\n\nThis school bus house belongs to [@navigationnowhere](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/navigationnowhere\/). I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie\\!\n\n### Tiny School Bus Conversion\n![mid size skoolie conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/mid-size-skoolie-conversion-idea.png)\n\n![school bus conversion idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/school-bus-conversion-idea.png)\n\nThis school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space.\n\nI love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom.\n### Cozy Cabin School Bus House\n![wood cabin skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/wood-cabin-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n![cozy cabin school bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/cozy-cabin-school-bus-conversion.png)\n\nThis school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower\/small bathtub.\n\nI love the front foldable table to work and\/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk\/getting ready area along with a great size closet.\n### The Modern Bus Conversion\n![modern skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/modern-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n![modern bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/modern-bus-conversion.png)\n\nWe named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside.\n\nThe two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the [kitchen style](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/skoolie-kitchen-design-ideas\/) with the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle.\n### Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion\n![Light & Bright Converted Bus](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-Converted-Bus.png)\n\n![Light & Bright School Bus Renovation](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-School-Bus-Renovation.png)\n\n![Light & Bright Bus Home](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Light-Bright-Bus-HOme.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slothhighfive\/)\n\nWe love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets, [@slothhighfive](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slothhighfive\/) still seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion\\!\n\nWe also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo [here on Amazon](https:\/\/amzn.to\/34iJBPl).\n### Mid Century School Bus Conversion\n![Mid Century Modern Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Mid Century Modern School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Mid Century Modern Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mid-Century-Modern-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gilliganphantom\/)\n\nThere’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home, [@gilliganphantom](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gilliganphantom\/) is unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?\\!\n\n### Convertible School Bus Conversion\n![convertible school bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/convertible-school-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![convertible bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/convertible-bus-conversion.png)\n\nWe are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning.\n\nI love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals.\n### Our School Bus Renovation\n![Skoolie Kitchen Design Idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Skoolie-Kitchen-Design-Idea.jpg)\n\n![skoolie livin bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-livin-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![skoolie livin skoolie conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/skoolie-livin-skoolie-conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skoolielivin\/)\n\nOh hey! That’s our skoolie! [@skoolielivin](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skoolielivin\/)\n\nWe built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus.\n\nSome of our favorites in our school bus house are our [Dometic RV range](http:\/\/rover.ebay.com\/rover\/1\/711-53200-19255-0\/1?ff3=4&pub=5575455836&toolid=10001&campid=5338433517&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdometic%2Brv%2Brarnge.TRS0%26_nkw%3Ddometic%2Brv%2Brarnge%26_sacat%3D0) off eBay, [Kraus faucet](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kraus-KPF-1610SS-Commercial-Kpf-1610SS-Stainless\/dp\/B075QZ1H16?crid=3OFVOERC1HWRG&keywords=kraus+faucet&qid=1580715561&sprefix=kraus+fa%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=a571d4a03bf464e7e8ae450f1af9f0a8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) off Amazon and our [Express Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Express-Water-Alkaline-Ultraviolet-Filtration\/dp\/B01N0OERWZ?tag=skoolie0a-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=7757bcf33a3409f31d270b71e29bd502) drinking water filtration system off Amazon.\n\nWe live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our [Suburban RV Furnace](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Suburban-2446ABK-Nt-20SEQ-Furnace-Black\/dp\/B00HSO2QL2?keywords=rv+furnace&qid=1580714497&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=2b27fcaa0802530ff45d9693bfe16f6e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) is mounted in the front half of the bus, while our [Cubic Mini Grizzly](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2toiwLj) wood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an [Ecobee WiFi smart thermostat](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ecobee3-lite-Smart-Thermostat-Black\/dp\/B06W56TBLN?crid=2X6VX5SG4G63U&keywords=ecobee+smart+thermostat&qid=1580715755&sprefix=ecobee+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=8b132ea3139b0ae72e3d0284aef3208d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) to control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a [diesel heater](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/maXpeedingrods-Diesel-Thermostat-Control-Trailer\/dp\/B07N63XV4S?dchild=1&keywords=diesel+heater&qid=1617119772&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=12cf975cd0aa7eb04850a3c522ad6c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) for a 4th heat source.\n### Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design\n![non toxic bus conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/non-toxic-bus-conversion.png)\n\n![non toxic skoolie conversion ideas](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/non-toxic-skoolie-conversion-ideas.png)\n\nThis school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling.\n\nWith this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom.\n### The Bright White School Bus Conversion\n![Bright White Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Bright White School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Bright White School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evergreen.bus\/)\n\nThe [@evergreen.bus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evergreen.bus\/) takes the cake for being the shiplap school bus \\#2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy\\!\n\nNow, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer \/ dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch.\n\nIf we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate\\!\n### The Cabin Bus Conversion\n![Cozy Cabin School Bus Converson](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Converson.png)\n\n![Cozy Cabin School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Cozy Cabin Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cozy-Cabin-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onewildridebus\/)\n\n[@onewildridebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onewildridebus\/) school bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange\\!\n\nWe love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done.\n### The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion\n![Family School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Family Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n![Family School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebusfamily\/)\n\nThis school bus house’s five people! [@thebusfamily](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebusfamily\/), has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen\\!\n\nWe can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here\\!\n### Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House\n![Family of 4 Tiny House School Bus](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-Tiny-House-School-Bus.png)\n\n![Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Family of 4 School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deliberatelifebus\/)\n\nThis family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too\\!\n\nTheir school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall\\!\n\nIf you check out their instagram [@deliberatelifebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deliberatelifebus\/), they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice\\!\n### Short Bus Tiny House\n![Short School Bus Tiny House](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png)\n\n![Short School Bus Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-School-Bus-Conversion.png)\n\n![Short Bus \\| Skoolie Conversion](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Short-Bus-Skoolie-Conversion.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/birdthebus\/)\n\n[@birdthebus](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/birdthebus\/) did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space\\!\n\n### 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion\n![4 window short skoolie idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-short-skoolie-idea.png)\n\n![4 window short school bus idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-short-school-bus-idea.png)\n\n![4 window bus idea](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-window-bus-idea.png)\n\n[Image Sources](https:\/\/www.skoolielivin.com\/classified\/1997-chevy-sturdibus-3500-6-5l-diesel-skoolie-for-sale-tennessee\/)\n\nLastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. 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Here is a list of the top 16 school bus conversion ideas to inspire you in your build or the alternative living lifestyle. When we were designing our skoolie conversion, we went through so many different floor plans and layouts. We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion. We figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas. Hopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design! Contents Best School Bus Conversion Ideas One Sided School Bus Conversion The Guys Bus Conversion Tiny School Bus Conversion Cozy Cabin School Bus House The Modern Bus Conversion Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion Mid Century School Bus Conversion Convertible School Bus Conversion Our School Bus Renovation Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design The Bright White School Bus Conversion The Cabin Bus Conversion The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House Short Bus Tiny House 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion Which skoolie conversion did you like the most? One Sided School Bus Conversion This bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open. These guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer / dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space. The Guys Bus Conversion Image Sources This school bus house belongs to @navigationnowhere . I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie! Tiny School Bus Conversion This school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space. I love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom. Cozy Cabin School Bus House This school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower/small bathtub. I love the front foldable table to work and/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk/getting ready area along with a great size closet. The Modern Bus Conversion We named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside. The two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the kitchen style with the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle. Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion Image Sources We love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets, @slothhighfive still seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion! We also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo here on Amazon . Mid Century School Bus Conversion Image Sources There’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home, @gilliganphantom is unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?! Convertible School Bus Conversion We are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning. I love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals. Our School Bus Renovation Image Sources Oh hey! That’s our skoolie! @skoolielivin We built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus. Some of our favorites in our school bus house are our Dometic RV range off eBay, Kraus faucet off Amazon and our Express Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis drinking water filtration system off Amazon. We live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our Suburban RV Furnace is mounted in the front half of the bus, while our Cubic Mini Grizzly wood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an Ecobee WiFi smart thermostat to control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a diesel heater for a 4th heat source. Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design This school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling. With this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom. The Bright White School Bus Conversion Image Sources The @evergreen.bus takes the cake for being the shiplap school bus #2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy! Now, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer / dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch. If we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate! The Cabin Bus Conversion Image Sources @onewildridebus school bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange! We love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done. The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion Image Sources This school bus house’s five people! @thebusfamily , has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen! We can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here! Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House Image Sources This family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too! Their school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall! If you check out their instagram @deliberatelifebus , they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice! Short Bus Tiny House Image Sources @birdthebus did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space! 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion Image Sources Lastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. I always thought a 4 window conversion would be hard to design a layout for, but this skoolie nails everything you could want: a kitchen, a couch, a bed, and a bathroom. Immediately on the left hand side of the bus, you’ll see a slatted partition wall to separate the home space from the bus space. You’ll see the L shaped kitchen next followed by the refrigerator with countertop space on the right along with the hallway to get to the bedroom, couch, and bathroom area. There’s our list of the 16 best school bus conversions! Let us know what you guys think of these school bus conversions! Which skoolie conversion did you like the most? Comment below and let us know what you think! *This article may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. Please check our full disclosure policy for more details. Thanks for checking out our website and for your support!

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We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion. We figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas. Hopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design\! Contents [Toggle](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/) - [Best School Bus Conversion Ideas](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Best-School-Bus-Conversion-Ideas) - [One Sided School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#One-Sided-School-Bus-Conversion) - [The Guys Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Guys-Bus-Conversion) - [Tiny School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Tiny-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Cozy Cabin School Bus House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-House) - [The Modern Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Modern-Bus-Conversion) - [Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Bright-Light-Skoolie-Bus-Conversion) - [Mid Century School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Mid-Century-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Convertible School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Convertible-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Our School Bus Renovation](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Our-School-Bus-Renovation) - [Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Non-Toxic-School-Bus-Layout-Design) - [The Bright White School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion) - [The Cabin Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Cabin-Bus-Conversion) - [The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Family-of-5-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House) - [Short Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Short-Bus-Tiny-House) - [4 Window Short School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#4-Window-Short-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Which skoolie conversion did you like the most?](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Which-skoolie-conversion-did-you-like-the-most) ## Best School Bus Conversion Ideas ### One Sided School Bus Conversion ![skoolie conversion one side](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-conversion-one-side.png) ![one sided school bus conversions](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/one-sided-school-bus-conversions.png) ![one sided skoolie modern conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/one-sided-skoolie-modern-conversion.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/1997-thomas-international-t444e-finished-skoolie-for-sale-texas/) This bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open. These guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer / dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space. ### The Guys Bus Conversion ![Green and Wood School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Green and Wood Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Green and Wood Bus Home](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-Bus-Home-1.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/navigationnowhere/) This school bus house belongs to [@navigationnowhere](https://www.instagram.com/navigationnowhere/). I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie\! ### Tiny School Bus Conversion ![mid size skoolie conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mid-size-skoolie-conversion-idea.png) ![school bus conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/school-bus-conversion-idea.png) ![tiny school bus conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tiny-school-bus-conversion-idea.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/fern-the-bus-skoolie-for-sale-holland-michigan/) This school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space. I love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom. ### Cozy Cabin School Bus House ![wood cabin skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wood-cabin-skoolie-conversion.png) ![cozy cabin school bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cozy-cabin-school-bus-conversion.png) ![cozy cabin skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cozy-cabin-skoolie-conversion-1.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/1991-bluebird-international-3800-for-sale-massachusetts/) This school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower/small bathtub. I love the front foldable table to work and/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk/getting ready area along with a great size closet. ### The Modern Bus Conversion ![modern skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/modern-skoolie-conversion.png) ![modern bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/modern-bus-conversion.png) ![modern school bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/modern-school-bus-conversion.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/2005-international-sweet-southern-glory-for-sale-tennessee/) We named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside. The two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the [kitchen style](https://www.skoolielivin.com/skoolie-kitchen-design-ideas/) with the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle. ### Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion ![Light & Bright Converted Bus](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-Converted-Bus.png) ![Light & Bright School Bus Renovation](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-School-Bus-Renovation.png) ![Light & Bright Bus Home](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-Bus-HOme.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/slothhighfive/) We love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets, [@slothhighfive](https://www.instagram.com/slothhighfive/) still seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion\! We also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo [here on Amazon](https://amzn.to/34iJBPl). ### Mid Century School Bus Conversion ![Mid Century Modern Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Mid Century Modern School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Mid Century Modern Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/gilliganphantom/) There’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home, [@gilliganphantom](https://www.instagram.com/gilliganphantom/) is unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?\! ### Convertible School Bus Conversion ![convertible school bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/convertible-school-bus-conversion.png) ![convertible bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/convertible-bus-conversion.png) ![convertible skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/convertible-skoolie-conversion.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/vintage-1991-blue-bird-custom-motorhome-for-sale-south-carolina/) We are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning. I love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals. ### Our School Bus Renovation ![Skoolie Kitchen Design Idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Skoolie-Kitchen-Design-Idea.jpg) ![skoolie livin bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-livin-bus-conversion.png) ![skoolie livin skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-livin-skoolie-conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/skoolielivin/) Oh hey! That’s our skoolie! [@skoolielivin](https://www.instagram.com/skoolielivin/) We built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus. Some of our favorites in our school bus house are our [Dometic RV range](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575455836&toolid=10001&campid=5338433517&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdometic%2Brv%2Brarnge.TRS0%26_nkw%3Ddometic%2Brv%2Brarnge%26_sacat%3D0) off eBay, [Kraus faucet](https://www.amazon.com/Kraus-KPF-1610SS-Commercial-Kpf-1610SS-Stainless/dp/B075QZ1H16?crid=3OFVOERC1HWRG&keywords=kraus+faucet&qid=1580715561&sprefix=kraus+fa%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=a571d4a03bf464e7e8ae450f1af9f0a8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) off Amazon and our [Express Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis](https://www.amazon.com/Express-Water-Alkaline-Ultraviolet-Filtration/dp/B01N0OERWZ?tag=skoolie0a-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=7757bcf33a3409f31d270b71e29bd502) drinking water filtration system off Amazon. We live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our [Suburban RV Furnace](https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-2446ABK-Nt-20SEQ-Furnace-Black/dp/B00HSO2QL2?keywords=rv+furnace&qid=1580714497&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=2b27fcaa0802530ff45d9693bfe16f6e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) is mounted in the front half of the bus, while our [Cubic Mini Grizzly](https://amzn.to/2toiwLj) wood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an [Ecobee WiFi smart thermostat](https://www.amazon.com/ecobee3-lite-Smart-Thermostat-Black/dp/B06W56TBLN?crid=2X6VX5SG4G63U&keywords=ecobee+smart+thermostat&qid=1580715755&sprefix=ecobee+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=8b132ea3139b0ae72e3d0284aef3208d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) to control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a [diesel heater](https://www.amazon.com/maXpeedingrods-Diesel-Thermostat-Control-Trailer/dp/B07N63XV4S?dchild=1&keywords=diesel+heater&qid=1617119772&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=12cf975cd0aa7eb04850a3c522ad6c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) for a 4th heat source. ### Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design ![non toxic bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/non-toxic-bus-conversion.png) ![non toxic skoolie conversion ideas](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/non-toxic-skoolie-conversion-ideas.png) ![non toxic school bus conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/non-toxic-school-bus-conversion-idea.png) [Image Source](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/2003-thomas-freightliner-non-toxic-finished-school-bus-conversion-for-sale-washington-dc/) This school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling. With this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom. ### The Bright White School Bus Conversion ![Bright White Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Bright White School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Bright White School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/evergreen.bus/) The [@evergreen.bus](https://www.instagram.com/evergreen.bus/) takes the cake for being the shiplap school bus \#2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy\! Now, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer / dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch. If we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate\! ### The Cabin Bus Conversion ![Cozy Cabin School Bus Converson](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Converson.png) ![Cozy Cabin School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Cozy Cabin Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/onewildridebus/) [@onewildridebus](https://www.instagram.com/onewildridebus/) school bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange\! We love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done. ### The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion ![Family School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Family Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Family School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/thebusfamily/) This school bus house’s five people! [@thebusfamily](https://www.instagram.com/thebusfamily/), has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen\! We can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here\! ### Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House ![Family of 4 Tiny House School Bus](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-Tiny-House-School-Bus.png) ![Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Family of 4 School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/deliberatelifebus/) This family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too\! Their school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall\! If you check out their instagram [@deliberatelifebus](https://www.instagram.com/deliberatelifebus/), they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice\! ### Short Bus Tiny House ![Short School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Short School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Short Bus \| Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-Bus-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/birdthebus/) [@birdthebus](https://www.instagram.com/birdthebus/) did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space\! ### 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion ![4 window short skoolie idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-short-skoolie-idea.png) ![4 window short school bus idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-short-school-bus-idea.png) ![4 window bus idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-bus-idea.png) [Image Sources](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/1997-chevy-sturdibus-3500-6-5l-diesel-skoolie-for-sale-tennessee/) Lastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. I always thought a 4 window conversion would be hard to design a layout for, but this skoolie nails everything you could want: a kitchen, a couch, a bed, and a bathroom. Immediately on the left hand side of the bus, you’ll see a slatted partition wall to separate the home space from the bus space. You’ll see the L shaped kitchen next followed by the refrigerator with countertop space on the right along with the hallway to get to the bedroom, couch, and bathroom area. There’s our list of the 16 best school bus conversions! Let us know what you guys think of these school bus conversions\! ## Which skoolie conversion did you like the most? Comment below and let us know what you think\! \*This article may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. Please check our full disclosure policy for more details. Thanks for checking out our website and for your support\! 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Pingback: [Top 5 Places to Find a Good School Bus for Sale to Convert into a Skoolie](https://www.skoolielivin.com/find-a-good-school-bus-to-convert/) 2. Pingback: [5 Skoolie Build Tips for Building a School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/skoolie-build-tips/) 3. Pingback: [5 Tips for Building a School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/5-tips-for-building-a-school-bus-conversion/) 4. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/44cf09d9688c8e86b20f5a8977f1d7ad42696c3f294054746a67a833bbc55054?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Natalie** says: [September 13, 2020 at 5:37 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-233) Hey guys! What a concept to living differently in a bus. I love the idea! I’m a MBA student and wondering if you could be available as my resource for my Capstone project. My project is to convert used buses to homes for homeless people and move them into an area where they can live and stay off the streets. If you can be available for questions that would be great. I am also in California. Thanks for reading this. 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ab931fbd24ce0d5f2055acaa858111983d666d505b8e2ca7700708de69fcd4c?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Chris** says: [September 18, 2020 at 5:15 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-245) Yes, definitely! We would love to help. We will reach out to you with an email to see how we can help out\! 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d91ab8cab283b2e6171dda9f73d02804fda6a09924b06773ae3f52580ea96e21?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Randall Craig** says: [September 14, 2020 at 7:59 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-235) Do you have to have a CDL to drive the school bus ? Or what type of license do you need ? And how hard is it to insure the bus ? 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1ab931fbd24ce0d5f2055acaa858111983d666d505b8e2ca7700708de69fcd4c?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Chris** says: [September 18, 2020 at 5:13 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-244) In most states (if not all) you do not need a CDL to drive a school bus for personal use, as a CDL is a commercial driving license. If the bus is being used for personal use only and not for any commercial reason, no commercial license is technically needed. You will need to check this with the state you are registering the school bus in just to be safe! When you are on the road, the rules of your “home” registration state would still apply. You really only need a regular driver’s license, especially if your bus is fully converted, registered, and insured as a motorhome/RV. For insurance, it isn’t too bad. We detailed out the two different insurance policies we have had (commercial vehicle for personal use and then regular motorhome insurance) in our [skoolie insurance guide](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-insurance/). 2. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/419da23717123ac080af0c5bc8affb3ebf977f9257455ed53c62056851597685?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **GWRider** says: [October 25, 2020 at 12:07 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-316) No CDL is required unless used commercially, hence the acronym CDL (Commercial Drivers License). Therefore, most states will allow you to drive a vehicle with a class C license if titled as an RV. However, several states (approx. 8) require a NON-CDL class B license and possibly other endorsements such as for air brakes. A class B in many states is for vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26001+ lbs. The GVWR is NOT the weight of the Bus but the max weight it was designed to carry. Texas and Kansas are a couple of examples of states that require a Class B regardless whether titled as an RV. I would verify with the state of your drivers license to ensure you are in compliance. 6. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7b0abc8a94ee6ecd2121b90b1f5957c92f8f78bfcb52df97215e3d519ce76a5?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Tim Amyett** says: [September 16, 2020 at 10:49 am](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-237) The Spanish Bus was my choice of interior decor. I like the cabin vibe. I’ve built and designed cabins an this is the style of decor I’m using in the bus I’m converting. I like a wood stove, but space requires that I use a diesel heater (small and very efficient).My bus has a cost efficient window unit A/C, 2.8 amps (270 watts) draw under load. My solar system (1560 watts), is more than enough to power for all my electrical uses. Plus the solar panels shade the roof… a definite advantage in sunny weather.. It doesn’t matter how beautiful you decor is, if your hot and sweaty or cold and shivering.So A/C and heating is a priority. My bus can go all over the U.S.in any normal summer to winter weather and still be comfortable. My short bus (not van) was originally a 6 window bus. It’s 24’8″ bumper to bumper is just 4 foot longer than a standard P/U and makes is agile enough to drive virtually anywhere easily and has an 18,000 GVWR. It has a full wet shower with composting toilet. 32″x 54″. I must be able to shower daily and easily. My bus has a good bathroom, toilet and shower. It also has a full kitchen counter,double sink, microwave and refrigerator and normal counter top appliances. It has a very comfortable dinette/sofa.The interior height is 6’5″ so I can stand easily.( I’m 6’3″). The queen size bed converts into a recliner/ lounge sofa. giving complete walkthrough access to the rear pullout deck and both rear doors. My bus has repurposed R/V windows and a R/V door. Busses that keep the original side windows are nice for light and decor but not for heating and cooling or for privacy and security. 7. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a14c49b044a582dedd8323f5b55d34ceaf209f930b5873f09d89c28e39509fbf?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Amy O.** says: [October 10, 2020 at 1:16 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-267) My husband and I are trying to pay off a travel trailer that we bought for 32,000 dollars. It seems so impossible and we have been looking into selling it and maybe converting a school bus to travel the country. I wish we had thought about this option before we got the travel trailer. We like the Bright and light bus conversion. It offers modern and clean, organization, and very roomy feels to the bus. Very nice conversion here. 8. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b98f1e3eab9f7881b9f30dd3c1836146028f92aa151900fc81200dab2fccbaf7?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Beth** says: [November 4, 2020 at 10:08 am](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-357) Do you have any resources for purchasing Insurance for a converted bus ? 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says: [November 11, 2020 at 12:35 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-387) Hey Beth! Yes, we do. You can find it here: <https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-insurance/> 9. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f555d0524cbffb3d42c8117f2ccdb008c41033d75ef02ac366341a83d5cd3a0e?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Kaitlin Wright** says: [November 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-508) Could you please tag whose buses are whose? I’d love to be able to check them out if they have an instagram or youtube channel I could watch on each of their builds. Thank you\! 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says: [December 3, 2020 at 7:45 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-535) HI Kaitlin! There are links under the pictures that will take you to their Instagram page\! 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4c4f16bd8ac6190b8c68338c56bbe7e6e39b5f7271f2a7c11085ee8ad9ca8d89?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **steven** says: [March 9, 2021 at 1:43 pm](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-1699) hi, where can i find more information about the Spanish school bus conversion? 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39e3d63bc023db0d0fc1e155305d77e4fc0359bd22d0c82e3d066b548aff07b8?s=70&d=mm&r=g) **Sarah** says: [March 10, 2021 at 9:47 am](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#comment-1711) Hi Steven, If you click ‘Image Sources’ under their pictures, it will take you to their Instagram account. 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![One Sided School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/One-Sided-School-Bus-Conversion.png) **Here is a list of the top 16 school bus conversion ideas to inspire you in your build or the alternative living lifestyle.** When we were designing our skoolie conversion, we went through so many different floor plans and layouts. We devoured school bus tours and were searching all over Pinterest and Instagram to see what we wanted out of our school bus conversion. We figured we would help guide you to your style of bus with sharing some of our favorite short school bus conversions, mid-sized bus conversions, and full-size skoolie ideas. Hopefully, these will help inspire your skoolie design\! Contents - [Best School Bus Conversion Ideas](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Best-School-Bus-Conversion-Ideas) - [One Sided School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#One-Sided-School-Bus-Conversion) - [The Guys Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Guys-Bus-Conversion) - [Tiny School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Tiny-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Cozy Cabin School Bus House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-House) - [The Modern Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Modern-Bus-Conversion) - [Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Bright-Light-Skoolie-Bus-Conversion) - [Mid Century School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Mid-Century-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Convertible School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Convertible-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Our School Bus Renovation](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Our-School-Bus-Renovation) - [Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Non-Toxic-School-Bus-Layout-Design) - [The Bright White School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion) - [The Cabin Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Cabin-Bus-Conversion) - [The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#The-Family-of-5-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House) - [Short Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Short-Bus-Tiny-House) - [4 Window Short School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#4-Window-Short-School-Bus-Conversion) - [Which skoolie conversion did you like the most?](https://www.skoolielivin.com/school-bus-conversion-ideas/#Which-skoolie-conversion-did-you-like-the-most) ### One Sided School Bus Conversion ![skoolie conversion one side](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-conversion-one-side.png) ![one sided school bus conversions](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/one-sided-school-bus-conversions.png) This bus is so beautiful. We love the farmhouse sink and how just one side of the bus is the kitchen with the other side being pretty open with a little bar/seating area. That makes this skoolie feel a lot more open. These guys still have everything from a full size kitchen, a couch, a closet, even a washer / dryer combo underneath their bed. That would be very nice to do laundry in your skoolie. We think they did a great job maximizing their space. ### The Guys Bus Conversion ![Green and Wood School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Green and Wood Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Green and Wood Bus Home](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Green-and-Wood-Bus-Home-1.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/navigationnowhere/) This school bus house belongs to [@navigationnowhere](https://www.instagram.com/navigationnowhere/). I believe this was one of the first bus tours Chris & I watched together. We were so amazed and inspired by this video, that we were like sign us up to build our own skoolie\! ### Tiny School Bus Conversion ![mid size skoolie conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mid-size-skoolie-conversion-idea.png) ![school bus conversion idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/school-bus-conversion-idea.png) This school bus house is a very minimalistic bus build. It’s a 6 window bus and they did a great job at maximizing every inch of their space. They kept everything raw wood and white paint to keep their space open and bright, which is great for a smaller space. I love the hidden bathroom door. It almost looks like a closet with the double doors, but behind it is the bathroom. ### Cozy Cabin School Bus House ![wood cabin skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wood-cabin-skoolie-conversion.png) ![cozy cabin school bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cozy-cabin-school-bus-conversion.png) This school bus tiny house is so cozy with all of the wood and the wood burning fireplace. The bathroom is very nice, unique, and open with a shower/small bathtub. I love the front foldable table to work and/or eat meals, and the bedroom has another desk/getting ready area along with a great size closet. ### The Modern Bus Conversion ![modern skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/modern-skoolie-conversion.png) ![modern bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/modern-bus-conversion.png) We named this one ‘the modern bus conversion.’ I love how they framed out their engine with light-colored wood. That is a good place to add more insulation and kilmat if you have room in the budget to reduce noise while driving as flat nose, front engine buses are notorious for being super loud inside. The two sets of bunk beds are something to note in this bus, each with their own reading light. How cozy and intimate. I also love the [kitchen style](https://www.skoolielivin.com/skoolie-kitchen-design-ideas/) with the hallway on the side of the bus rather than the middle. ### Bright & Light Skoolie Bus Conversion ![Light & Bright Converted Bus](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-Converted-Bus.png) ![Light & Bright School Bus Renovation](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-School-Bus-Renovation.png) ![Light & Bright Bus Home](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-Bright-Bus-HOme.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/slothhighfive/) We love how this kitchen is very open with no upper cabinets, so you can see the full school bus when you look down the center of the bus. Even with no upper kitchen cabinets, [@slothhighfive](https://www.instagram.com/slothhighfive/) still seems to have plenty of storage with their double-sided kitchen and underneath cabinets, as well as their storage bins right next to their kitchen. There’s storage everywhere in this skoolie conversion\! We also noticed they went with the DynaGlo, a propane heater, for their heat source. We were going to install the DynaGlo in our skoolie, but ultimately went with the Cubic Mini Wood Stove and an RV furnace for our heat sources. If you’re interested, you can find the DynaGlo [here on Amazon](https://amzn.to/34iJBPl). ### Mid Century School Bus Conversion ![Mid Century Modern Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Mid Century Modern School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Mid Century Modern Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mid-Century-Modern-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/gilliganphantom/) There’s something very satisfying about this skoolie design – the clean symmetrical lines, the soft, sanded plywood everywhere and the openness to the layout. We give it to these guys for the unique design in this school bus home, [@gilliganphantom](https://www.instagram.com/gilliganphantom/) is unlike anything we have seen before. It gives you a clean fresh feel. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by this vibe every day?\! ### Convertible School Bus Conversion ![convertible school bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/convertible-school-bus-conversion.png) ![convertible bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/convertible-bus-conversion.png) We are naming this school bus conversion the ‘convertible school bus conversion’ because the murphy bed is in the living room. Pull it down when you want to go to bed and put it away in the morning. I love how they created the kitchen so that way you can have a breakfast bar area and have somewhere to sit for meals. ### Our School Bus Renovation ![Skoolie Kitchen Design Idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Skoolie-Kitchen-Design-Idea.jpg) ![skoolie livin bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-livin-bus-conversion.png) ![skoolie livin skoolie conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/skoolie-livin-skoolie-conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/skoolielivin/) Oh hey! That’s our skoolie! [@skoolielivin](https://www.instagram.com/skoolielivin/) We built our skoolie with a center aisle in mind. We went through many different designs and layouts. We really wanted to do an ‘L’ or wrap around kitchen and couch, but ultimately a center aisle gave us the most utilized space – especially for a 9 window school bus. Some of our favorites in our school bus house are our [Dometic RV range](http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575455836&toolid=10001&campid=5338433517&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdometic%2Brv%2Brarnge.TRS0%26_nkw%3Ddometic%2Brv%2Brarnge%26_sacat%3D0) off eBay, [Kraus faucet](https://www.amazon.com/Kraus-KPF-1610SS-Commercial-Kpf-1610SS-Stainless/dp/B075QZ1H16?crid=3OFVOERC1HWRG&keywords=kraus+faucet&qid=1580715561&sprefix=kraus+fa%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=a571d4a03bf464e7e8ae450f1af9f0a8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) off Amazon and our [Express Water 11 Stage Reverse Osmosis](https://www.amazon.com/Express-Water-Alkaline-Ultraviolet-Filtration/dp/B01N0OERWZ?tag=skoolie0a-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&linkCode=ll1&linkId=7757bcf33a3409f31d270b71e29bd502) drinking water filtration system off Amazon. We live most of the time in Wisconsin and winters are harsh. Our [Suburban RV Furnace](https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-2446ABK-Nt-20SEQ-Furnace-Black/dp/B00HSO2QL2?keywords=rv+furnace&qid=1580714497&sr=8-9&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=2b27fcaa0802530ff45d9693bfe16f6e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) is mounted in the front half of the bus, while our [Cubic Mini Grizzly](https://amzn.to/2toiwLj) wood stove is in our bedroom area. We also have an [Ecobee WiFi smart thermostat](https://www.amazon.com/ecobee3-lite-Smart-Thermostat-Black/dp/B06W56TBLN?crid=2X6VX5SG4G63U&keywords=ecobee+smart+thermostat&qid=1580715755&sprefix=ecobee+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=8b132ea3139b0ae72e3d0284aef3208d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) to control the temperature inside our skoolie. Winter in a school bus is no joke, nobody wants to be too cold! Recently, we added a [diesel heater](https://www.amazon.com/maXpeedingrods-Diesel-Thermostat-Control-Trailer/dp/B07N63XV4S?dchild=1&keywords=diesel+heater&qid=1617119772&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=skoolieconversion-20&linkId=12cf975cd0aa7eb04850a3c522ad6c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) for a 4th heat source. ### Non-Toxic School Bus Layout Design ![non toxic bus conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/non-toxic-bus-conversion.png) ![non toxic skoolie conversion ideas](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/non-toxic-skoolie-conversion-ideas.png) This school bus conversion was made and designed with all non-toxic materials like hardwoods, stone, tile, and organic insulation. The wood they used is absolutely stunning from the countertops, cabinets, see-through shelves, to the flooring, and ceiling. With this being a full-size bus, they had the room to include everything in their floor plan from a kitchen, dinette, couches, bathtub, and a full bedroom. ### The Bright White School Bus Conversion ![Bright White Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Bright White School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Bright White School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bright-White-School-Bus-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/evergreen.bus/) The [@evergreen.bus](https://www.instagram.com/evergreen.bus/) takes the cake for being the shiplap school bus \#2. Ahh if only Chris would have let me put more shiplap into our skoolie.. because this skoolie conversion is dreamy\! Now, these guys have a 40 ft full size school bus (14 windows), so they were able to pack in a great size kitchen, a 3×3 shower, a beautiful, massive desk area, and a washer / dryer combo! As well as the other goodies like closet space and a nice size couch. If we would do it over again, this is the bus to emulate\! ### The Cabin Bus Conversion ![Cozy Cabin School Bus Converson](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Converson.png) ![Cozy Cabin School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Cozy Cabin Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cozy-Cabin-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/onewildridebus/) [@onewildridebus](https://www.instagram.com/onewildridebus/) school bus conversion has a cozy cabin vibe to it with all the wood accents and the pop of orange\! We love the little dinette they made for their space. It’s always nice to have a spot to sit down and eat a meal or to jump on your laptop and get some work done. ### The Family of 5 School Bus Conversion ![Family School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Family Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-Skoolie-Conversion.png) ![Family School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/thebusfamily/) This school bus house’s five people! [@thebusfamily](https://www.instagram.com/thebusfamily/), has bunk beds in the back for their children and they still have plenty of space for lounging around and a nice kitchen\! We can’t help but notice that sink! That is the biggest sink we think we have ever seen in a skoolie! But hey, when you are raising 3 children in a school bus, having that big of a sink I’m sure has some major benefits. Baths and doing allll those dishes. Major envy over here\! ### Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House ![Family of 4 Tiny House School Bus](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-Tiny-House-School-Bus.png) ![Family of 4 School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Family of 4 School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Family-of-4-School-Bus-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/deliberatelifebus/) This family of 4 homeschools their children while traveling in their school bus tiny house. Doesn’t that sound like the dream?! It seems like they spend a lot of time outside with their kids too\! Their school bus has bunk beds in the back and storage for their children. As far as the kitchen, we love that herringbone wall\! If you check out their instagram [@deliberatelifebus](https://www.instagram.com/deliberatelifebus/), they have teal floors now. What a cool color choice\! ### Short Bus Tiny House ![Short School Bus Tiny House](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-School-Bus-Tiny-House.png) ![Short School Bus Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-School-Bus-Conversion.png) ![Short Bus \| Skoolie Conversion](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Short-Bus-Skoolie-Conversion.png) [Image Sources](https://www.instagram.com/birdthebus/) [@birdthebus](https://www.instagram.com/birdthebus/) did their short bus conversion right with the bed being able to be stored away versus being stationary! This gives these guys so much more room for activities! Haha but seriously, this is great to have for a short bus that has only 4 windows. We think they definitely maximized this space\! ### 4 Window Short School Bus Conversion ![4 window short skoolie idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-short-skoolie-idea.png) ![4 window short school bus idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-short-school-bus-idea.png) ![4 window bus idea](https://www.skoolielivin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-window-bus-idea.png) [Image Sources](https://www.skoolielivin.com/classified/1997-chevy-sturdibus-3500-6-5l-diesel-skoolie-for-sale-tennessee/) Lastly, we end with this beautiful short-size school bus conversion. I always thought a 4 window conversion would be hard to design a layout for, but this skoolie nails everything you could want: a kitchen, a couch, a bed, and a bathroom. Immediately on the left hand side of the bus, you’ll see a slatted partition wall to separate the home space from the bus space. You’ll see the L shaped kitchen next followed by the refrigerator with countertop space on the right along with the hallway to get to the bedroom, couch, and bathroom area. There’s our list of the 16 best school bus conversions! Let us know what you guys think of these school bus conversions\! ## Which skoolie conversion did you like the most? Comment below and let us know what you think\! \*This article may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. Please check our full disclosure policy for more details. Thanks for checking out our website and for your support\!

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