2000 Thomas 5.9L Cummins Full Size Conversion
A Tiny House with BIG Character!!!
Esmeralda is a full-size, fully insulated, off-grid ready, solar powered school bus conversion. The Cajun Caravan celebrates her southern roots in the quintessential shotgun style with a purple, green, and gold interior!! This amazing bus has been my full-time home for the past 4 years in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies!!
Bus:
2000 Thomas / 33ft.
Engine: Cummins 5.9L, 24v Turbo Diesel
Transmission: Allison MD3060
mileage: 180k
Recent repairs: replaced leaf springs for realignment
This bus is in great driving condition; has been properly maintained and has mechanical records for lifetime of bus—a retired member of the Aurora Public Schools bus fleet. This lady has successfully navigated over a number of mountain passes in Colorado/Wyoming with ease, and is equipped to travel or is equally content to be settled. She drives like a dream and is truly an AMAZING bus!! 10/10
Buildout: completed 12/2018
Chrome Yellow Corporation, Denver CO
Exterior Color: Khaki
Amenities inclusive of short or long-term off grid living. Propane typically lasts 2-3 months, which is also the interval for dumping the composting toilet. Conversion equipped with 100gallon fresh water capacity, 100gallon grey water tank, full kitchen with propane range and oven, 24v DC powered fridge, propane hot water heater, custom baltic birch cabinetry, reclaimed wood trim, white-washed pine plank ceiling, R22 spray foam insulation in walls and ceiling, 6 x 380w solar array, 12 6v Duracell golf cart battery bank in 3 220amp/24v series, 30/50amp shore power connection, powered roof vent, queen size bed, LED dimmer lighting, and wood burning stove. Plenty of storage as well as extra twin sleeping area.
Professional window blocking, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, walls, and ceiling installations.
Wood Stove:
Dwarf 5kwh
Inverter:
Magnum Energy MS4024PAE MS-PAE Series 4000W 24VDC Pure Sine Inverter/105 Amp PFC Charger/120V-240V Input/Output, Power Factor Corrected (PFC) Charger, Safe and reliable, Versatile mounting, Multiple ports, Convenient switches
Range:
Dometic (Atwood) RA-2135SSPSA Oven 3-Burner Stove Stainless Steel / Range 52815 – 21″
DP2600IXD4-F-1 Vitrifrigo DP2600iX Stainless Steel Marine Refrigerator
10g Dometic water heater (gas/electric)
Electric Heating/Cooling:
Pioneer 12k BTU Mini Split
Large sink
Steel shower
Natures Head Composting Toilet
100g freshwater / 100g grey water (under mount)
Solar Controller:
MidNite Solar CLASSIC 150 MPPT Charge Controller
ST Blade Fuse Block – 12 Circuits w/ neg bus and cover
24VDC to 12VDC 480 Watt converter
Power Center – Midnite CL150, 500mV shunt, Whizbang Jr, 250A, 100A, 60A, 60A output breakers
External storage bay
——————
$72k
check out video walkthrough here: