1999 Blue Bird TC/FE 3700 Skoolie – Family-Ready RV Conversion

1999 Blue Bird TC/FE 3700 Skoolie – Family-Ready RV Conversion
📍 Menomonee Falls, WI
💰 $52,000

Turn-key, full-size skoolie conversion with sleeping for 6, large water capacity, and a proven Cummins 5.9L drivetrain. Built on a well-maintained Midwest fleet bus and ready for campground use with room to expand into full off-grid capability.

🚌 Bus & Drivetrain

• 1999 Blue Bird TC/FE 3700 (front engine)
• 151,000 miles
• Cummins ISB 5.9L (210HP)
• Allison AT545 transmission
• Air brakes
• Fleet-maintained by Lamers Bus Lines (Green Bay, WI)
  • Maintenance records available
• Drives well, no known mechanical issues during build
• Typical Wisconsin bus rust present, but nothing structural or concerning

📜 Title / Registration

• Currently titled as a bus
• Can be converted to RV title prior to sale, or buyer can title in their home state

🛏️ Sleeping Capacity (6 total)

• Rear full-size bed (2)
• Bunk area (3)
• Front couch sleeper (1)

Great setup for families or group travel.

🚿 Plumbing System

• 100 gallon fresh water (mounted inside for better cold-weather use)
• 100 gallon gray water tank (under bus)
• 35 gallon black water tank (under bus)
• Kitchen sink + bathroom sink
• RV toilet
• Instant hot water heater
• Shore water hookup
• Dual propane tanks

⚡ Electrical System

• Shore power hookup
• RV breaker panel
• DC power system for limited off-grid use
• Room to add solar and battery bank

🌡️ Heating & Cooling

• Heat pump / AC combo unit (mounted above rear bunk area)

🧱 Build Details

• Spray foam insulated walls
• ½” foam board insulated subfloor
• Standard bus ceiling height
• Full stand-up shower with recessed floor
• Built-out storage throughout:
  • Side bays
  • Rear storage
  • Under bed, bunks, and dinette
  • Shoe cubbies

🛋️ Interior Features

• Functional family layout with dedicated bunk space
• Front living area with couch
• Two TVs (rear + front lift)

📸 Documentation

• Many photos taken throughout the build process
• Available upon request (great for verifying build quality and systems)

📌 Additional Notes

• Bus has not yet been used since completion
• Solid platform for someone looking for a ready-to-use camper with the ability to upgrade further (solar, batteries, etc.)