Resources for Bus Conversion
A school bus conversion (skoolie) resource list. An ever-growing list of videos, articles, and websites for school bus conversion based on years of research.
Bus Licensing | Class B Non-CDL | Pre/Post Motorhome Retitling
How to perform a Class A CDL Pre-Trip inspection
Though not required for Non-CDL very good knowledge to understand driving a large school bus.
How to pass Class B Driving Test
You may need a Class B Non-CDL driver’s license to drive your bus in some states until you have it retitled as a motorhome.
TX Driving Test Pointers for Buses
You may have to have a Class B Non-CDL driver’s license to drive your bus in some states until you have it retitled as a motorhome.
Buying a Bus
Bus Demolition
Bus Floor Removal
Bus Vandalock ignition interlocks
Bus Seat Removal
Bus Build
Bus Skylights
Installing DIY Skylights For Tall People | Be Adventure Partners
Awesome and unique skylight design!
Bus Couch Build
Bus Fireplace
Ceilings
Painting Bus Exterior
Overhead Storage
Window Screens
Composting (Dry) Toilets
Bus Conversion (Skoolie) Plumbing
The Amazing Folding Shower
Cool idea for a shower in small spaces, you know like a skoolie.
Tip Up Folding Boat Sink
Cool idea for a shower in small spaces, you know like a skoolie.
No Smell plumbing valves
The waste trap solution: no p-traps and no foul orders from gray/black tanks.
Bus Conversion (Skoolie) Electrical
Bus Conversion (Skoolie) Solar
Build Your First Solar Power System! Beginner Tutorial | Will Prowse
Any and every video by Will Prowse is super beneficial to begin your research into DIY Solar Installations.
Solar distribution Map
Interesting tool to see the amount of sunlight throughout any given day anywhere in the world.
School Bus Engine Tutorials | Manuals | Bus Components
The RV Industry Association’s standards inspection program
If you are building a skoolie, one reason for doing so is because you have seen the quality of RV’s. It is still a good idea to be familiar with the standards and know that you are exceeding them in your build.
School Bus Parts
Bus Conversion Publications