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Our Way to Roam

Bus #2

The Story

After finishing our bus in the winter of 2020, we decided to use our skills to build a second bus to sell. Enter bus #2!

Buses this clean are rare, but finding one in such impeccable condition with a passenger seat was an opportunity too good to pass up. After months of scouring the internet for the perfect platform for our second bus conversion, we found this gem in Miami, FL.

We contacted the dealership and flew to Florida. After driving the bus back to the Western New York area, we pulled it into our shop and spent the next 6 months converting it into the perfect dream home!

21 part Build Series:

During the build process, we documented every step in a 21-part build series. We sat down every week to discuss our product choices and show you what it takes to convert a bus like this into a dream home. Throughout the series, we shared our triumphs and setbacks and discussed everything we learned. 

This bus has been designed specifically for off-grid capability. Over 1,000 hours of skilled labor went into the complete overhaul and customization of the interior and exterior of the bus. We put our five years of nomadic living knowledge into this design, emphasizing functionality and craftsmanship.

This bus was sold in December 2021. It was a one-time project that was built to sell. Please know that we do not accept client builds or builds for hire.

before & after

The Basics

The Vehicle:

2017 Ford e350 Starcraft Starquest

Miles: 43,500

Engine: Triton V10 6.8L

Dual Rear Tires

Drivetrain: RWD

Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/OD

Fuel: Gasoline

New York State Passenger Vehicle Title

 

Size:

Length: 23ft

Interior Width: 7.5ft

Exterior Height: 9.5ft

Interior Height: 6ft

Vehicle GVWR: 12,500lbs

Current Weight: 11,380

find all Amazon Available Components of this build here:

Build Products

power (24v system)

(3) 350w Solar Panels for a Total 1,050w Solar Power

Custom Modular Unistrut Roof Rack

(2) 200ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Deep Cycle Batteries for a Total 400ah 12v Battery Capacity

3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charge Controller

Shore Power Hookup with 30amp Plug

(9) 110v outlets. 5 of the outlets are USB equipped.

(2) Touch Panel LED Dimmer Switches

(2) Rocker Switch Panels

Marine Grade Stranded Wire Throughout

Blue Sea Systems Main Power ON/OFF Switch

Solar ON/OFF Circuit Breaker Switch

Victron Energy Lynx Distributor

50A MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Water System

75 Gallon Fresh Water Tank

18 Gallon Under-Mounted Gray Water Tank for Shower

25 Gallon Under-Mounted Gray Water Tank for Sink

Custom Fabricated Gray Water Tank Heat Shield

3 Stage APEC In-Line Water Filter with Faucet

Single Handle Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer

Propane Water Heater with External Vent and Switch Ignition

Full Standing shower with Tile wall, a Teak Floor Mat, and Glass Shower Door

12v Water Pump

External Water Fill Hatch

1.5 inch Gray Water Cam Lock Dump Valve with Compact Dump Hose

Fresh and Gray Water Tank Sensor Monitoring System

Water System Fitted with Winterizing Kit

Applicances

21 inch RecPro Stove & Oven Gas Range

Thetford 565e Cassette Toilet

3.5 Cubic Ft Chest Freezer Converted to a Refrigerator Using Inkbird

23Qt 12v/110v Freezer

Dickinson p9000 Vented Propane Heater with Custom Fabricated Cabinet Heat Shield

Radiant Heated Floors with Thermostat

2 Fan-Tastic Ceiling Vents

Porcelain Sink Bowl

12.2 Gallon RV Under-Mounted horizontal Propane Tank ASME Certified

House Design

Standard Full Size 8″ Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress

Den-Dry Mattress Underlayment

5 Way Convertible Furniture: Couch, L-Shaped Couch, Guest Bed, 2 Person Booth, 4 Person Booth

Handmade Drawers and Shaker Style Cabinet Doors

Cane Center Upper Cabinets Doors

Black Stainless Steel Drawer Pulls

Heavy Duty Drawer Slides Where Applicable

Drawer and Door Latches Where Applicable

Glass Shower Door

Black Glossy Fish Scale Tile Bathroom Wall

Teak Shower Mat with Custom Stainless Steel Shower Pan

4 Separate Bus Door Locks: Door Motor, 2 Barrel Bolts, and 1 Cane Bolt

1.5″ Ash Butcher Block Countertop Sealed with Waterlox

Pull Out Under Counter Cutting Board

Hinged Bed Platform to Access Storage Area Under Bed

Cork Lined Upper Cabinets

Cedar Plank Ceiling

(8) 12v Ceiling Puck Lights

Woven Ratten Hanging Pendant Light

Custom Pull Out Pantry Storage

Custom Freezer Box

Custom Heavy Duty Removable (Zipper Close) Upholstery Fabric Cushion Covers

Custom Cushions with 4 Inch High Quality Upholstery Foam

Handmade Herringbone Kitchen Table with Self-Supporting Leaf Extension & Custom Fabricated Removable Table Leg

Vented Freezer Box

Tank Linen Duvet Cover

Custom Headboard Accent Wall

(2) Turkish Kilim Throw Pillows

(3) Custom Kitchen Shelves with Copper Bar 

Inset Knife Block

Custom Blackout Curtains with Magnetic Hem

Storage Compartment Lighting

Pull Out Pet Food and Water Dish Drawer

Hand Dyed Tufted Rust Colored Throw Blanket

Do you want A spreadsheet of every material we used in this build?

Bus Build Materials List

Extras

Remote Key Fob Entry System

WeBoost Drive Reach RV with External Antenna ($500 Value)

Moonshade 9ft x 7ft Awning

(3) Quora Distribution AFG Fireballs (Fire Extinguisher Alternative)

Invisible Magnetic Projector Mounts & Screen (Projector Not Included)

Interior & Battery Compartment Temperature and Humidity Monitor

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Exterior Trim-Lok Drip Rail Gutter

Custom Fabricated Exterior Access Doors & Panel

Eva-Dry Renewable Dehumidifier 

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