2000 Blue Bird TC1000 Finished Skoolie

Asking Price: $40,000 OBO | Length: 27 ft (28 ft with tow) | Width: 7 ft

After 3 unforgettable years living full-time on the road, we’re parting with our beloved 2000 Blue Bird TC1000 skoolie. Professionally supervised build with a full solar setup, shower, kitchen, Murphy bed, and composting toilet, she’s ready for her next adventure. We bought a home (!!) and no longer travel, but this bus still has plenty of life left—perfect for someone who wants a turnkey off-grid rig with room to add their own touch.

⚙️ VEHICLE

• Engine: 5.9 L Cummins Diesel (same as Dodge trucks – easy parts)
• Transmission: Automatic | Mileage: 244 k mi
• Brakes: Air brakes – easy to drive
  New starter (2025) | VP44 pump + FASS lift pump (2023)
• 6 Suno tires (~6 k mi)
• Tow package: hitch mount, Roadmaster Sterling tow bar, trickle charger, tow lights, Brake Buddy

☀️ SOLAR & POWER SYSTEM (~$8 k value not including install)

• 2 × Q-Cell 430 W panels (860 W total)
• Victron Smart TR MPPT-150/60 solar charger
• Victron Multiplus-II 2 × 120 V inverter
• Victron Orion DC charger (charges while driving)
• 3 × SOK 206 Ah lithium batteries (one Bluetooth)
• Bluetooth monitoring for entire system
• 30 amp on-shore inlet for charging lithiums
• AC + DC fuse boxes | DC lights | 110 V outlets
• System fully charged will last for 4 days with no additional charge 

💧 WATER & PLUMBING

• 45 gal fresh | 40 gal grey | city water inlet
• Instant propane hot water heater | off-grid pump
• Shower & sink | on/off external propane switches

🏠 INTERIOR LAYOUT

Bedroom: Murphy bed (between full & queen) | fold-down desk | closet with mirrors
Living Room: Pull-out queen couch | hidden litter box spot | storage under couch
Kitchen: 2-burner stove | compact fridge/freezer | coffee station | 8 drawers + sliding storage rack
Bathroom: Composting toilet + shower
Storage: 4 lockable iron bins outside + closet + shoe bin + overhead driver storage

🌿 EXTRAS & COMFORTS

2 roof sunlights | Max Air fan | insulated window covers | optional AC unit (included) |Fully insulated for four-season travel 

⚠️ HONEST NOTES

• Floating floor separated from sun heat — I’d replace if I was to move back in
• Walls ready for a fresh coat of pain 
• “Service Engine” light still reads old VP44 code but runs perfectly (mechanic verified)
• Goes slow uphill like most buses but easy to maintain 60-65 on highway 
• Burns ~1 qt oil per 1-2 k mi – we just check when filling up gas hasn’t been an issue , mechanic said it’s normal for an older engine

📍 DETAILS

• Location: Whitefish, MT
• Title: Registered as an RV with Permanent Plates
• Price: $50,000
• We’ve also had RV insurance for her