If you have ever thought about buying a recreational vehicle but the price of even an old, used one has caused you to question your dreams of hitting the road, a school bus may just be the answer!

Unlike the traditional “stick & staple” motor homes available today, a school bus has much to offer the budget-conscious adventurer with a few handy skills.

Maybe you have already done some research on motor homes trying to find the one that is “you”, but found yourself having to forego some of your desired options to stay within your budget. If so, consider this:

For almost any given size or class of RV, there is a similarly sized school bus platform that can be converted with the floor plan, features and options to make it your own personalized traveling dream machine, otherwise known as a “skoolie”.

Skoolies are as diverse as the people that own them. From short wheelbase “weekenders” to medium-length “toy haulers” for piling the gang and their bikes in for that trip to the motocross park, to long-bodied cross-country “full-timers” and everything in between, a skoolie can give you the freedom for that quick get-away from the weekly grind, or that nice long vacation you have been planning and saving for.

Compared to a traditional motor home, a good, used school bus can be bought for pennies on the dollar, leaving more of your budget to add the creature comforts you want for your excursions. With some basic skills, tools and supplies from your local building supply store, you can create the ultimate alternative school bus or “skoolie” that suits you and your traveling lifestyle.

Whether you are looking for that no-frills camper to go on a weekend jaunt with family and friends, or a cozy home on wheels to see all the sites this great country has to offer, a school bus offers just about anyone the opportunity and ability to make their traveling dreams a reality.

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