Having done several bus builds, we’ve got a good idea of which items work and which don’t live up to their promises. This page will be our regularly updated list of things that we use (or have used) in our bus that we recommend. I’ll do individual...
Allison’s MT643 transmission is a good choice for a skoolie. It’s still a 4 speed with the same ratios as the AT545, but with a much higher power capability and a lock-up function in 3rd and 4th gears. Combined with a rear axle ratio of 4.44:1 or lower, a...
Choosing a bus with the right transmission is critical! Doing an upgrade after the purchase can be extremely expensive, and often exceeds the purchase price of the bus. Unfortunately, the most popular transmission found in a bus is also the least desirable, the...
Well after many years and many adventures, we finally decided to tie the knot. What a better place than among friends at the Hive? This was a very special moment for us and the beginning of a new chapter in our life together....
I recently had the opportunity to compare the Predator Super Quiet 3500 and Predator 4375 generators from Harbor Freight. I put them through their paces to see which one is the best deal for someone building and living in a Skoolie, van, tiny home, or RV. Make sure to...
What is Lavender anyway? Lavender is an aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers. Who knew that hundreds of years ago humans would start using it as way to rest our minds and get better sleep. Lavender has been known...
Let’s be honest, there are a lot of opinions out there when it comes to the best way to do your roof. Some folks use expensive elastomeric coatings like TropiCool or Lizard Skin, and just as many ignore the issue entirely and paint their whole bus black....
I don’t know about you, but we don’t like being cold and It doesn’t take much to get me grumpy about the temperature, especially as it drops below 50. Well, we tried a few things and ultimately found the solution that works for us: a DIY diesel air...
Another progress update! Pulling up the bus floor. I think I’ve found the easiest way to do the type of floor I have. Of course, that doesn’t make it easy. I talk about the reality of dealing with heat and why insulation is so critical in a full time...
Hello everybody! As you may have seen elsewhere, we’ve picked up another bus. Wasn’t planned, but Hillary is back on the bench with hip problems and we seem to have the theme of me building a bus while she’s disabled. This one came up on an auction...
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