FOR SALE: Tiny Home in a 1980 Vintage Bus

🚌 1980 Vintage Thomas Built Full-Size School Bus – Converted Tiny Home on Wheels

Step into a one-of-a-kind 1980 Thomas Built full-size school bus, beautifully converted into a cozy and functional living space. Perfect for road trips, tiny home living, or a creative retreat, this bus is packed with thoughtful details and handcrafted features!

✨ Features & Upgrades

• Reliable Power: CAT 3208 diesel engine with only 70k miles on it (rebuilt at 200k; these engines are known to run up to 1 million miles).

• Steel roof, Steel exterior.

• Dimensions:

  • Width 7.5 feet 

  • Length 36.5 feet 

✨ Comfortable Living Space

• Bamboo flooring for a clean, warm aesthetic.

• High original ceilings plus a partial roof raise above the kitchen for comfortable cooking and movement.

• Pine tongue-and-groove ceiling with reclaimed cedar paneling accents.

✨ Natural Light & Air

• Skylight above the bathtub for height and natural light.

• Custom RV windows replace original bus windows; additional pop-up windows provide passive heat regulation.

• Roof painted white for heat reflection.

✨ Homey Amenities

• Built-in bathtub with overhead skylight.

• On-demand propane hot water heater (2 years old).

• Simple composting toilet (bucket system).

• Kitchen sink with stainless steel sprayer faucet.

• Apartment-sized propane stove and efficient electric fridge.

• Built-in couch with brand-new cushions.

• Queen-sized bed with fresh mattress cover.

✨ Heat & Cozy Vibes

• Colorado-built wood stove with stainless steel water tank for tea/coffee heating.

• Original emergency side door conveniently placed by the stove for easy wood loading.

✨ Utilities

• Shore power hookup (just plug into an extension cord).

• Regular outlets throughout for easy charging.

• Queen-sized bed with fresh mattress cover.

✨ Unique Character

• Exterior is beautiful airbrushed paint.

• Original dashboard with vintage charm.

• Driver’s seat upgraded with a brand-new genuine sheepskin cover.

• Original back emergency exit window remains, perfect for extra airflow and heat control.

❤️ What Needs Some Love

• No greywater system but you can create your own with buckets.

• An engine tune up.

• New wheels at some point (maybe now, unsure) fresh water tanks.

• Battery bank or solar system.

💌 Message me if you have any questions or would like a virtual or in-person tour