2002 GMC Blue Bird Luxury School Bus Conversion

We have been living out of our self-converted skoolie for 2 years, and are ready to pass it along to another set of adventurers.

The Blue Ridge Blue Bird is a 2002 GMC Blue Bird school bus (cat 3126 engine, Allison transmission). You can see our build and travel history on Instagram @blueridgebluebird.

Specs:

– Mileage: less than 135k (great for diesel) 

– Tires replaced in 2020

– Radiator replaced in 2023

– Inspected by mechanic early 2024, in good shape

– currently titled as an RV in Vermont

– no visible rust 

Build:

– expandable couch

– collapsible dinette 

– TV in lift-up cubby 

– luxury vinyl flooring 

– Cubic Mini grizzly wood stove, wood storage, and proper ventilation

– built-in shoe cubby near front door

– built-in litter box near drivers seat (can be converted to extra storage)

– outdoor fold-down table

– beautiful pine tongue in groove ceiling 

– shiplap walls

– custom window screens

– rooftop RV ac unit/heater

– skylights

– mirror tinted windows

– fully insulated using foam boards and fiberglas

– 8×8 roof deck

Kitchen:

– Greystone oven/range combo (propane mounted below on exterior with custom wood door)

– large utility sink

– pull-out cutting board / counter top extender

– butcher’s block countertop

– ample storage and built in pantry rack

– retro Galanz fridge, 7.6cu ft

– mini maxx air fan for oven ventilation 

Bathroom: 

– Fully tiled wet-bath

– DIY compost toilet 

– Brondell water-saving shower system 

– cedar shelving and mounted dispensers 

– mini- maxx air fan

Storage:

– 2 closets with hanging space

– 2 large drawers for clothing

– 2nd closet conceals electrical panel and batteries 

– custom laundry hamper

– custom retractable drying line

Bedroom:

– Queen size memory foam bed

– Bluetooth enabled reading lights

– built in cubby and shelves 

– Bed lifts using a pneumatic system to reveal additional storage 

Garage space:

– 100 gallon water tank 

– additional storage 

– tow hitch rated to 6k lb

Plumbing: 

– 2 Grey tanks: 40 gallon under sink, 60 gallon under bathroom

– tankless instant water heater with external vent (also run to propane)

– recently replaced water pump 

– under-cabinet mounted Clearsource water filtration system 

Electric:

– 8 100w solar panels from Renogy

– 3 200ah lithium batteries (wired 600ah 12v)

– 3000w inverter 

– 12v recessed lights

– 120v outlets

Serious inquiries only. Delivery possible for the right buyer but currently located on east coast. Feel free to send questions on fb or over instagram to @blueridgebluebird. We also have build videos present there and on YouTube (tinyhometour).

We are currently still living in the rig – happy to figure out details with the purchaser. We have invested a lot of $$ and two years of build labor into this project using the highest quality materials and processes. Price negotiable for right buyer.