Meet the Lost Bus, aka The Bell Bus, aka Bussie. The “most whimsical, prettiest, kid-friendly bus you will ever see” as she is referred to on youtube. You can see a detailed walk-through there. She has been the home to our family of 5 for the last 2 years. 36 ft long and a 300 sf living space Currently equipped to sleep 8.
Turn-key ready and perfect for a family to be off-grid for weeks, with a large solar array and battery bank, Mini-split AC, diesel heater, internet router and antenna booster, composting toilet, shower (inside and outdoor), washer-dryer combo, tankless water heater, propane oven and range, tons of storage, full size sink, full size cabinets, roof deck, kids loft / play area, skylight, fairly new tires, hitch for towing (wiring installed) or bike racks, and plenty more (see specs). Has a 21” roof raise making the inside so roomy (8’ ceilings) and every inch has been maximized.
Price: $115,000
2000 International 36’ Diesel Pusher
Engine: T444E
Trans: Alison MD3060
Miles: 169k
300 sf living space
Video Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-w-QvR2MQg&ab_channel=TheLostBells
Blog Tour: https://thelostbells.medium.com/whimsical-off-grid-tiny-home-skoolie-for-a-family-of-5-99879a9a894
Living
- Seats 8
- House sectional, can be reconfigured to your desire.
- Comes with a collapsable table in between couches
- Loft play area
- Storage under the couches for bins.
- 8’ ceilings
- MOFI 4500 Sim Router
- Fixed Roof Mimo antenna
- RV windows with screens
- LVP flooring with leftovers for and fixes
Kitchen
- Propane stainless oven and range (3 burners)
- Large size farmhouse sink
- Water filter
- Residential sized depth and height shaker cabinets (custom and professionally built)
- Large pull-out cabinet for spices and ingredients
- RecPro RV Stove
- Floating shelves (Decor all mounted for driving)
- Skylight
- Deep Pantry shelves (30”) with faces
- Fridge 10.1 cu.ft. Apartment Fridge
- Butcher-block countertops
- Tiled wall and backsplash
Bathroom
- Tiled shower base with 10” step (bath if needed)
- Subway tiled shower walls
- Moen Nebia Shower with Wand
- Small sink in shower
- Separett composting toilet plumbed to grey tank and vented
Plumbing
- all plumbed with 1/2” Pex
- 150 Gallons Freshwater (More can be added)
- 75 Gallon Grey tank (more can be added)
- ***Plumbing all roughed in and designed by certified contractor and plumber
Electrical
- ***All AC system was installed and wired by a certified electrician
- Outlets and lights in every room and near every bed
- 4 340w solar panels (1360 watts) wired in series-parallel (very efficient)
- 3 24volt a123 98ah LiFePO4 Batteries = Total of 294ah @ 24volts
- All Solar components are Victron top of the line and a professionally designed system
- New and bright headlights
HVAC
- Diesel Heater centrally located (works amazing!)
- Innova 12,000 BTU mini-split (AC and heat)
- Professionally installed spray insulation walls and ceiling
- 2” rigid floor insulation
- 2 5lbs propane tanks (easily replaceable at any gas station or store)
Sleeping
- 1 Queen Size Bed with a roof hatch and deck access
- Cabinets in the master bedroom
- 3 30”x74” bunks with shelves and own lights and outlets
- Floor storage
- Large custom built dresser
- Area for hanging clothes
Trunk
- Lots of space for storage for generator and outdoor toys
- ex. outdoor chairs, mat, paddleboard, hammock, balls, tools, scooters, bikes, extra gas tanks
Mechanical
- Lots of engine work and maintenance done in the last 6 months. Runs great
- Comes with engine tuner
- Can supply maintenance records if needed
