How Much Did it Cost to Build this 34 Foot All Electric (no Propane) Bus Conversion?

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In this video we outline all of the material costs to build an all electric Bus Conversion. We used no propane, no generator, and only solar power with a Lithium Battery Bank to allow this couple to live off-grid full time while being able to run an Air Conditioner/Heat Pump in their bedroom. Got questions? Drop them below or join me on a livestream. Thanks!

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[mrrustygray]

Having worked at BlueBird in GA, I can tell you, they're truly built to last 50 years plus. Just make sure to get a professional diesel mechanic to go over it. Not all maintenance is done on all fleets.

[Chitus]

One of the best skoolie info vids yet. This is what I was looking for. Thanks.

[sarabeth]

I’ve been dreaming of a bus conversion for years now and it’s so helpful to have a video like this to see if it’s even feasible for a particular budget/timeline. I’ve never wanted, or even really considered, propane in my conversion because I don’t trust myself to do set it up and maintain it properly, and while 100% electric is way more expensive both for the cabinet items like batteries and the inverter and also the appliances like that Furrion oven you installed, I’d rather take the time to save up for those things than do the more budget-friendly propane version that scares me and would make me feel uneasy while in my vehicle/home. If I’m gonna be spending thousands upon thousands of dollars anyway, I’d rather be comfortable and feel safe for the extra price tag.

[travisminneapolis]

Very helpful video breaking down all the components that people would need to build a comfortable house - equivalent build that's also "off grid" with power from solar.

[SuperSushidog]

Sweet Bluebird conversion! We have about $32k in our motorhome build (including the initial $15k purchase of our 1999 35ft National Tropical Class A MH) doing all the work ourselves - but a lot less labor than you guys put in for sure. We spent about $9, 200 on our 5, 000-watt Solar / 23.5Kwh battery system. We spent another $2, 500 in a 14, 500 Btu Furrion rooftop AC and a 12, 000 Btu EG-4 28.5 SEER2 mini-split heat pump. The rest is in repairs and upgrades over the last 5 years, like initially defogging our dual pane windows and adding a new electric awning. I'm not counting maintenance and wear related repairs (such as oil changes and tires or an engine replacement in our toad) as this is just part of life on the road over the last 5 years. Kudos to you for keeping such accurate financial records.

[buffalomitch]

This video is super helpful! I've watched all the videos and now know to look for cracked axle housings in Bluebird transit buses - if I only knew where to look! Lol! Thanks for taking the time to educate us!

[tammytroche]

Your spread sheet was so helpful thank you for taking the time to do that!!

[brucecooper]

I think if I was to go all in on a bus conversion I would contact you

[Followmybliss]

Wow thank you, I’m a single mom, my budget is $50k - this was so helpful. I’ve already built a tiny home but my next project is a bus and I’m so excited because I actually knew what you meant in most of this process! I wonder how much materials have gone up in the past year or two though … :/

[thehillbillyhilton]

Wow. We've got about 20, 000 invested right now and the only thing that doesn't cover is my labor. LOVE the solar set-up!!!! I wanted to go full electric but ended up with a propane instant water heater. We'll be at 1600 watts when finished. Check out our build when ya get a chance and let me know what ya think.

[optiskeptic]

Thank You, thank you THANK YOU! Awesome that you included the spreadsheet, I'll be sure to do that on my build next year as well!

[heyduff]

When you asked us to guess the total cost...I had $60k all-in, and, well, I was a lot closer than I expected!

[matthewrosadoni]

Your a legend 😎
Thank you for taking the time to document

[journeywithmaggie-skoolies]

Thank you for all your videos and the great info you are putting out. I am in the middle of a conversion and have benefited greatly from these videos. You do an amazing job and your family is so very cute! Thanks again.

[grumpyoldlady_rants]

I guessed $30. That solar/power system is awesome!

[documentaries]

thank you for sharing the spreadsheet !!

[wendyraymond]

Wonderful you use your platform to help others ..one day will call you to come to Cyprus to do.one for me ..that would be wonderful one day thanku so much love and God bless always x

[PhilipZurcher]

thanks for the detailed explanation of costs section by section. Very helpful!

[rustygraves]

Just a heads up we welded our rear axle several times. Just watch the levels

[BartBourg]

Not a bad budget at all. Very nice. ✌️