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Meal Planning Tips for Bus Living

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Living in a converted bus offers the freedom to travel, explore new places, and enjoy a simpler lifestyle. However, when your kitchen is much smaller than what you’re used to, everyday activities like cooking and grocery shopping can take a little more planning. Whether you’re living in a converted school bus full-time or taking extended road trips, preparing meals in a limited space doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little organization and some creative meal planning, you can still enjoy homemade meals without needing a full-sized kitchen or an endless supply of ingredients. Here are some practical meal-planning tips… Read more »

Why Choose a Bus Over an RV for Your Mobile Home

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If you are dreaming about life on the road, one of the biggest decisions is what kind of vehicle to call home. RVs are an obvious choice because they already come equipped with many of the basics. But for people who want more control over their layout, materials, storage, and overall living space, a bus conversion can be an appealing alternative. Both options have advantages, but there are several reasons a school bus, shuttle bus, or coach bus may be worth considering for your mobile home project. Customize the Space Around Your Lifestyle One of the biggest advantages of a… Read more »

5 Things People Get Wrong About Full-Time Bus Living

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The idea of turning an old bus into a tiny home on wheels has become increasingly popular in recent years. Known as the “skoolie” lifestyle, full-time bus living offers the freedom to travel, downsize, and live life on your own terms. But as with most alternative lifestyles, there are plenty of misconceptions floating around about what it’s really like to call a converted bus home. Let’s clear up a few common myths and give you a better idea of what bus life truly looks like. 1) You Have to Be Rich to Do a Bus Conversion One of the biggest… Read more »

Bus Conversion: Choosing the Right Bus for Your Project

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Bus conversion is a popular trend in the DIY sphere. Adventurous individuals are buying used buses to transform into part-time accommodations for traveling, full-time tiny homes (skoolies), and even exciting new business opportunities. If you’re one of these ambitious DIYers in the process of bringing your bus conversion to life, you’ll need the right vehicle to get started. To narrow down your best options, ask yourself these questions to help determine your ideal bus! How Do You Plan on Using Your Bus? First and foremost, you need a bus that will be functional for your specific needs. A vehicle being converted into… Read more »

Basic Tools Needed for a Bus Conversion

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It’s becoming increasingly common to convert a charter bus into a school bus or vice versa. Choosing the right bus for your project is the first crucial step in the bus conversion process. At Northwest Bus Sales, we sell high-quality new and used buses at affordable prices. After you have your bus, it’s important to understand the tools you will need to complete your bus conversion before you begin working on it. Here are some basic tools you’ll need to have on hand! A Good Hammer You’ll likely be using a hammer a lot on your bus conversion. We recommend procuring a… Read more »

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