Okay, here’s my story about “dodge school bus”:
So, I started looking into this whole school bus thing a while back. I saw a few folks doing it and thought, “Hey, that could be cool.” You know, living in a bus, traveling around, it sounds kinda neat, right?
Finding the Right Bus
First thing I did was try to figure out what kind of bus to get. Man, there are so many options out there! Big ones, small ones, some that look like they’re about to fall apart, and others that are practically brand new. I learned quickly that there is a lot of variety for buses. I was mostly looking at those that can be used for schools but also commercial use, this is really important for me, I did not know there were so many types of buses! I spent a good chunk of time just browsing around, checking out different models and sizes.
I had my eye on a particular type, the IC CE bus. They just look cool, you know? I don’t know what it is about them, but I was digging their style. I ended up watching a bunch of videos of people who had already converted these buses, which was super helpful. It gave me a better idea of what I was getting myself into.
The Renovation Begins
Once I finally got my hands on a bus, the real fun began. I asked my buddy to come help me with the interior design part of this whole thing because he is good at that. And we started with a completely blank slate. We had to gut the whole thing. Pulled out all the seats, the old flooring, everything. It was a ton of work, let me tell you. We were sweating buckets, covered in dust, but it was also kinda fun. Like, we were really doing it, you know?
- Ripped out all the seats.
- Tore up the old flooring.
- Cleaned out all the years of grime.
Challenges Along the Way
It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. We definitely hit some bumps along the way. One time, we were trying to install some new windows, and let’s just say things didn’t go exactly as planned. We ended up having to redo the whole thing. It was frustrating, but we learned from our mistakes. We also had to figure out the whole electrical and plumbing situation, which was a whole other adventure. I had to learn a lot of stuff I never thought I’d need to know.
Almost There
We’re still working on it, to be honest. It’s a long process, but we’re getting there. We’ve got most of the major stuff done. The walls are up, the floor is in, and we’ve even got a little kitchen area set up. It’s starting to feel like a real home, which is pretty awesome.
I’ll keep you guys posted on the progress. It’s been a wild ride so far, and I’m sure there will be more challenges ahead, but I’m excited to see how it all turns out. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be cruising down the highway in my very own converted school bus!