The HildeFam
We share tips on how to build and travel in a school bus conversion ("skoolie"), travel with a family, and move abroad to Sweden.
Skoolie Hot Water Heater Supplies
How do we get hot water in our skoolie? Skoolie Hot Water Heater Supplies Collage Made on Zeen Products Featured in this Collage Excel Vent-Free Tankless Propane Water Heater (low pressure) amazon.com ➜ 20 lb Horizontal Mount Propane Tank amazon.com ➜ Propane Gas Detector - Plug In amazon.com ➜ SharkBite 1/2 Inch x 100 Feet Red PEX-B amazon.com ➜ This ventless propane instant hot water was a hit for our build. Read the Skoolie Plumbing System Guide for an in-depth tour of what we used to run...
E-BOOK LIVE: 256+ Skoolie-Friendly Campgrounds in North America
The E-Book has launched! Skoolie-Friendly Campground Directory of North America $34.99 Skoolie-Friendly Campground Directory of North America Over 285 campgrounds. 106 pages. Zero guesswork. Looking for places where your school bus conversion is welcome? This... Read more Get it now! Discount Code Use the Discount Code SKOOLIE for 10% off the purchase for the first 10 purchases. Written By A Skoolie Owner For the Skoolie Community I remember feeling anxious when traveling and not knowing...
🚌Skoolie Myths Answered... Finally
Hey Reader! Skoolie Myths Answered! I often see the same questions on skoolie forums, and so I created a blog series to answer them. What questions do you need answered on your skoolie journey? Let me know by replying to this email! Are Skoolies Allowed in National Parks? 8 Shocking Reasons Why Skoolies Aren't Allowed in RV Parks! Skoolie vs. RV: Which is Best? Flat Nose vs. Dog Nose Bus: Which is Best for a Conversion? How Do You Get Mail While Living in a Skoolie? Can You Live in a Skoolie...
🚌 Register Your Skoolie as a Motorhome in 10 Minutes in Florida
Hi Reader! Register your Converted Skoolie as a Florida motorhome I frequently read "help me" posts in skoolie forums surrounding the re-titling of a commercial vehicle (school bus) into an RV. While I cannot assist in every state, I can help those that live in Florida. I give my step-by-step instructions on registering your converted skoolie as a motorhome in Florida. Honestly, once you fill out the affadavit (linked below) and present it to the DMV... you're done! Read the Blog Florida...
Selling Our Skoolie : sleeps 7, solar array, great for boondocking
Reader, Selling our Skoolie Telling you that we're selling our skoolie is bittersweet. We put a lot of time, money and energy into converting the HildeBus into our tiny home on wheels; but we don't live in the States anymore and it's time to let her go to a new home filled with new adventures. Price: $65,000 Titled as an RV in Florida Has been previously insured with Progressive and Allstate Designed for boondocking with a solar array, 100-gallon water and gray tanks, propane tanks Put into...
How to Paint a Skoolie Exterior
Hello Reader, Have you painted your skoolie? What products and methods did you use? How to Paint Your Skoolie Exterior The topic of painting your skoolie is a massive one within our community, and for a big reason. A shoddy paint job is immediately noticeable! In this blog, I go in-depth on how we prepped our bus for paint, what products we used, how we calculated how much paint we would need, costs, and time spent on the project. Read the Blog New Here? Thank you for joining the newsletter...
Skoolie shopping list: Get the essentials!
Happy New Year Reader, I hope you had some time to relax over the holiday and it reignites your desire to complete your skoolie build and plan this year's adventure. As I reflect on our time building our skoolie, we had a steep learning curve ahead of us! Somehow, we made it happen and it's been a launchpad for how we wanted to live our lives for years - it just seemed so impossible at the time. If you're feeling that way, maybe a little stuck, I understand! If you ever need any tips or...
Skoolie-friendly campground in Alpine Helen, Georgia
Hi Reader! It's such a blast from the past to relive our skoolie tour and the memories we created. I love documenting our trips, while also dispelling some of the myths surrounding skoolie travel... like can skoolies park in RV parks or national parks? The short answer is yes, skoolie-friendly campgrounds exist. Reply to this email if you would love to see a comprehensive list of skoolie-friendly campgrounds. What would you like to see in one? A skoolie-friendly campground in Alpine Helen For...
Skoolie vs RV: Which is best?
Hi and how are you? A common question we see is "skoolie vs. RV"? In fact, we had this same debate among ourselves when we first started out on our journey. I'm 1000% happy with our decision to go with a skoolie, but there are some pros and cons that are worth discussing. I would love your input too. Are you team skoolie or RV? Reply to this email and let me know why. If you have a blog, I would be happy to link to you there. Read that blog We will not dive deep into the skoolie topics that...
We camped overnight in a sunflower field in our skoolie. You can too!
Hey friend! We've posted a new YouTube vlog about how we camped overnight in a sunflower field in a really small town called Pitts in Georgia. Ingrid had a lot of fun editing this video because she went down the rabbit hole learning a new video editing software, Final Cut Pro for Mac. If you have a watch, leave a comment on the video about how the editing style looks! --->Watch the vlog here!<--- Read the blog: Here is the blog that supports the video. In it, you'll get all the juicy details...
We share tips on how to build and travel in a school bus conversion ("skoolie"), travel with a family, and move abroad to Sweden.