Wind River Tiny Homes specializes in building custom tiny homes from scratch.
They faced a unique challenge with this project: transforming a 40-foot 2001 Blue Bird school bus into a luxurious mobile home.
To make the space feel bigger, they raised the roof by 12 inches.
The process started by lifting the roof and adding new windows made from tempered glass.
They also used angle iron for the trims, riveted panels, and tapered covers for the front and rear of the bus.
To make sure the bus was completely waterproof, they added more than 1,600 new rivets to the body.
For the finishing touches, Wind River painted the bus with professional-grade Rustoleum paint.
They also added a custom steel ladder leading to the roof and fitted the bus with house-style windows and trims.
The inside of the bus is just as fancy as the outside.
The walls and ceilings are covered with white shiplap, a type of wooden board, and trimmed with tongue-and-groove, another kind of woodwork.
The floors are dark hardwood, finished in a deep mahogany color.
Right by the door, there’s a cozy seating area with an L-shaped couch that also has storage space.
The couch is decorated with tribal-patterned pillows and a soft, faux sheepskin.
When they raised the roof, they changed the bus windows to house windows. Now, big glass walls let in lots of light and beautiful views.
The kitchen stands out with butcher block countertops and classic white subway tiles.
It has a stainless steel farmhouse sink with a real brass faucet and shelf brackets that match.
There’s a propane fridge and a stove with four burners, making cooking easy.
The dark espresso cabinets are fitted with sleek brass handles.
Right next to the stove, there’s a unique fishbowl-shaped pendant light hanging over the tall breakfast bar.
There are two stools made of iron and wood next to a wooden table that’s perfect for two people to share a meal.
Just off the kitchen, there’s a built-in bunk bed that provides extra space to sleep and store things.
It has a gooseneck reading light, making it a great spot to read comfortably at any time.
Outside, the bus is equipped with a roof-mounted air conditioner and heat pump from Dometic.
This setup helps control the temperature inside the bus, keeping it comfortable no matter the weather.
The master bedroom has a special queen-size bed with built-in storage and an attached end table.
When it gets dark, recessed LED lights and a gooseneck reading light keep the room bright.
The lights throughout the bus work off a 200-amp rechargeable deep-cycle battery, so they don’t need to be plugged into the grid.
At the end of the bed, there’s a custom closet built into the wall. It’s perfect for hanging shirts, storing shoes, and keeping laundry.
Nearby, there’s a modern brass light over a desk that folds down when you need it.
This setup makes it easy to use the space for work or study.
The walk-in shower feels luxurious with its subway tile walls and a rain shower head.
The water comes from storage tanks right on the bus.
The bathroom is stylish yet space-saving, featuring a low-profile design and an in-line trap.
It also has a Separett composting toilet, which makes it possible to live off the grid.
Including the cost of buying the bus, this high-end Skoolie costs $87,000.