Fully off grid school bus conversion with a 16″ roof raise.
Perfect for living in full time or for a weekend adventure rig.
Thomas built Freightliner 36ft bumper to bumper
220K Miles Diesel with hydraulic brakes
- 196 sq/ft interior (28x7ft), 7’6” interior headroom due to a 16” roof raise
- 36ft bumper to bumper, 12’6” exterior height
- Cummin 5.9L 24 valve engine with 220K miles
- Allison transmission
- Hydraulic brakes
- 525w solar with 400ah lithium battery bank
- Diesel heater and wood stove heat source
- Spray foam insulation
Kitchen:
- Furion propane 3 burner stove oven
- Great sized stainless sink with dual faucet
- Faux concrete countertop
- Overhead food cabinets, pull out pantry, coffee drawer, large pots drawer and storage shelves
- Iceco VL65 dual zone fridge/freezer
- Wall mounted spice racks
Living area/sofa:
- Pull out sofa for guest sleeping space with storage underneath
- Fold out desk/table with swing out LG ultrawide 34” monitor
- Tiny wood stove with built in log storage underneath and tiles surround
- Recessed LED lightingMaxxfan and skylight with rope ladder to roof deck
- Front drop zone with storage for shoes and smaller items
- Very spacious feel because we did a 16” roof raise
Bedroom/bathroom:
- Queen size double bed
- 3 deep bedside shelves
- Great sized closet, slide out mirror and 2 huge drawers for more clothes
- Custom tiled shower and bathroom floor
- Set up for nature’s head composting toilet
- Dual shower headsSecret compartment for valuables
Exterior:
- Roof deck perfect for catching a glorious sunset
- Detachable basketball (regulation height)
- Built in under storage which houses 2 20lb propane tanks
- Slide out table next to entry door
- Garage section to store bikes, tools, outdoor gear etc
Electrical:
- 3 x 175w Renogy monocrystalline solar panels
- 3000w pure sine Renogy inverter 40amp MPPT Renogy rover charge controller
- 4x100ah Dakota lithium batteries
- Victron smartshunt battery monitor connects to smartphone app to monitor solar etc
- 200amp Victron battery isolator which allows battery charging from alternator while driving
- 120v breaker box. 12v fuse panel
- Lights are all 12v (led strips and puck lights)
- 120v outlets strategically located around the bus
- 30amp shore plug in
Plumbing:
- 100 gallon fresh water tank
- 65 gallon grey water tank
- Girard propane tankless water heater
- 12v Shurflo water pump and filter
- Outside fill up port and blow out fitting for winterization
Engine and Mechanics:
She is running super well. Just had it looked at by mechanics and no issues found.
- 2001 Thomas Freightliner
- 220K miles
- Cummins 5.9L 24 valve engine
- Allison transmission
- Hydraulic brakes
- Gross weight 22000 fully loaded
Service History:
- Oil changed every 8000 miles
- All new tires and brakes – feb 2020
- New injector pump – oct 2020
- New air filter – dec 2020
- Replaced fuel tank – jan 2021
Delivery can be arranged for a fee depending on location
Let me know if you have any questions and to arrange a viewing.
The bus is located in Madison, Connecticut