Truly Skoolie (Short Bus Conversion)
5 • 5 reviews
3 guests
Sleeps 3
23 ft. long
Pet friendly
Offers delivery
2005 Ford E450
Join the Skoolie Community by taking this one-of-a-kind fully converted short bus for an adventure! If you're looking for simplicity in your getaway and to stand out from the crowd, this is your rig! Fully equipped with a queen size bed and loads of storage underneath, a dinette/single bed conversion with 2 bench storage seats and Nature's Head *Composting Toilet (Best thing ever! More on this later!) The kitchen sink has a 30 gallon water tank (lasts about 1 week before refilling) and solar-powered pump/faucet, propane 2-burner portable cooktop, Dometic travel cooler, mini fridge/freezer, 2 D.O.T. passenger seats with seat belts in addition to driver's seat. The 12V solar system is sufficient to power the hard-wired water pump and outlets for phone charging, etc., but upgrades are needed before the Skoolie will have enough solar power for all of your electricity needs. Instead, simply plug our ready-to-go extension cord into your RV park's standard 120V electrical outlet, and let our power strip system do the rest. You will have the electricity you need for our bright & festive string lights, cooler + mini fridge, electric coffee maker, and any other standard electronics you may bring along. The Skoolie has a diesel engine with a lock & key for the gas cap. A convenient rearview back-up camera helps you and your co-pilot with backing up the rig into your campsite.
A 5-foot enclosed shelf above the dinette boasts ample pantry storage, and the bathroom closet has space-saving shelves and baskets built into the walls for maximizing storage.
The Nature's Head *Composting Toilet* is eco-friendly and so easy to use! It separates liquids and solids for an odor-free bathroom, and while you will need to empty the liquids every couple of days into your RV park's sewer line or dump site, the solids compartment can last for 2-3 weeks, so you won't have to deal with black water or emptying the solids compartment on trips under 2 weeks!What's includedAmenities INCLUDED:
-Portable 2-burner cookstove with 1 complimentary propane tank
-Linens and bedding for queen and single bed + 3 pillows
-2 complimentary rolls of toilet paper + 1 roll of paper towel
-1 outdoor 4-foot folding table
-Grilling kit (utensils)
-Matches and/or lighter
-S'mores skewers
-Set of 4+: plates, mugs, wine glasses, flatware & knives
-Pots, pans, skillets, colander, serving bowl
-Cooking utensils (measuring cups, can opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, cheese grater, tongs, pizza cutter, spatulas, serving spoons, cutting boards)
-Dish rags, soap and kitchen towels
-Ample pantry storage above dinette
-8-cup fire-safe pitcher for heating water
-4 cup Cuisinart coffee maker with filters (electric), or 2 cup pour-over alternative
-Complementary drinking water
-String lights
-Window-insert electric fan and/or Little Buddy propane heater (based on season)
-Custom screens on all windows, including skylight/emergency exit hatch in roof
-Standard bucket for "easy" catching of dish water (gray water) -AND/OR- sewer line and adapter for connecting to RV park's septic system
-Towing hitch
-Rearview back-up camera
-Rear emergency exit and easy-loading storage under queen bedRentable Amenities (see Add-ons):
-5' x 8' trailer (1 available)
-Inflatable kayak & pump (1 available)
-Inflatable stand-up paddleboard & pump (1 available)
-Camp chairs (4 available)
-Mini charcoal or gas grill (2 available)
-Nylon camping hammocks (2 available)
-On-site parking
-Airport transportationRemember, the Skoolie does NOT have many of the bells and whistles of commercial RVs. We play it simple! So don't forget this rental does NOT include:
-Air Conditioning or heating systems* (except dashboard, when bus is driving)
*electric fans and/or Little Buddy propane heater included, based on season*
-Hot water heater
-Generator
-Shower
-Laundry
-Oven or microwave
-Gray or black water tank (see comments under Description about Composting Toilet)
The Skoolie offers the best combination of simplicity and Glamping!
-TV or internet (but streaming on a laptop with your hotspot or RV camp site's internet always works!)When bus is powered on, you have:
Dashboard heat & AC
CD player/radio with 4 speakers throughout bus
Electric bus door opening/closing capability
Note: this rig used to be a functioning school bus, so it has some quirks that we will teach you about before you head out!
Other things to notePets welcome! 2 pet maximum please and $15/day add-on per pet
3 human campers maximum
No festivals or tailgaiting
No smoking, vaping or drug use inside the bus
Diesel fuel only - renter responsible to return the bus with a full tank
Pre-arrange pick-up time between business hours of 7AM-7PM; RV due back by same time of departure on date of return
A 5-foot enclosed shelf above the dinette boasts ample pantry storage, and the bathroom closet has space-saving shelves and baskets built into the walls for maximizing storage.
The Nature's Head *Composting Toilet* is eco-friendly and so easy to use! It separates liquids and solids for an odor-free bathroom, and while you will need to empty the liquids every couple of days into your RV park's sewer line or dump site, the solids compartment can last for 2-3 weeks, so you won't have to deal with black water or emptying the solids compartment on trips under 2 weeks!What's includedAmenities INCLUDED:
-Portable 2-burner cookstove with 1 complimentary propane tank
-Linens and bedding for queen and single bed + 3 pillows
-2 complimentary rolls of toilet paper + 1 roll of paper towel
-1 outdoor 4-foot folding table
-Grilling kit (utensils)
-Matches and/or lighter
-S'mores skewers
-Set of 4+: plates, mugs, wine glasses, flatware & knives
-Pots, pans, skillets, colander, serving bowl
-Cooking utensils (measuring cups, can opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, cheese grater, tongs, pizza cutter, spatulas, serving spoons, cutting boards)
-Dish rags, soap and kitchen towels
-Ample pantry storage above dinette
-8-cup fire-safe pitcher for heating water
-4 cup Cuisinart coffee maker with filters (electric), or 2 cup pour-over alternative
-Complementary drinking water
-String lights
-Window-insert electric fan and/or Little Buddy propane heater (based on season)
-Custom screens on all windows, including skylight/emergency exit hatch in roof
-Standard bucket for "easy" catching of dish water (gray water) -AND/OR- sewer line and adapter for connecting to RV park's septic system
-Towing hitch
-Rearview back-up camera
-Rear emergency exit and easy-loading storage under queen bedRentable Amenities (see Add-ons):
-5' x 8' trailer (1 available)
-Inflatable kayak & pump (1 available)
-Inflatable stand-up paddleboard & pump (1 available)
-Camp chairs (4 available)
-Mini charcoal or gas grill (2 available)
-Nylon camping hammocks (2 available)
-On-site parking
-Airport transportationRemember, the Skoolie does NOT have many of the bells and whistles of commercial RVs. We play it simple! So don't forget this rental does NOT include:
-Air Conditioning or heating systems* (except dashboard, when bus is driving)
*electric fans and/or Little Buddy propane heater included, based on season*
-Hot water heater
-Generator
-Shower
-Laundry
-Oven or microwave
-Gray or black water tank (see comments under Description about Composting Toilet)
The Skoolie offers the best combination of simplicity and Glamping!
-TV or internet (but streaming on a laptop with your hotspot or RV camp site's internet always works!)When bus is powered on, you have:
Dashboard heat & AC
CD player/radio with 4 speakers throughout bus
Electric bus door opening/closing capability
Note: this rig used to be a functioning school bus, so it has some quirks that we will teach you about before you head out!
Other things to notePets welcome! 2 pet maximum please and $15/day add-on per pet
3 human campers maximum
No festivals or tailgaiting
No smoking, vaping or drug use inside the bus
Diesel fuel only - renter responsible to return the bus with a full tank
Pre-arrange pick-up time between business hours of 7AM-7PM; RV due back by same time of departure on date of return
Join the Skoolie Community by taking this one-of-a-kind fully converted short bus for an adventure! If you're looking for simplicity in your getaway and to stand out from the crowd, this is your rig! Fully equipped with a queen size bed and loads of storage underneath, a dinette/single bed conversion with 2 bench storage seats and Nature's Head *Composting Toilet (Best thing ever! More on this later!) The kitchen sink has a 30 gallon water tank (lasts about 1 week before refilling) and solar-powered pump/faucet, propane 2-burner portable cooktop, Dometic travel cooler, mini fridge/freezer, 2 D.O.T. passenger seats with seat belts in addition to driver's seat. The 12V solar system is sufficient to power the hard-wired water pump and outlets for phone charging, etc., but upgrades are needed before the Skoolie will have enough solar power for all of your electricity needs. Instead, simply plug our ready-to-go extension cord into your RV park's standard 120V electrical outlet, and let our power strip system do the rest. You will have the electricity you need for our bright & festive string lights, cooler + mini fridge, electric coffee maker, and any other standard electronics you may bring along. The Skoolie has a diesel engine with a lock & key for the gas cap. A convenient rearview back-up camera helps you and your co-pilot with backing up the rig into your campsite.
A 5-foot enclosed shelf above the dinette boasts ample pantry storage, and the bathroom closet has space-saving shelves and baskets built into the walls for maximizing storage.
The Nature's Head *Composting Toilet* is eco-friendly and so easy to use! It separates liquids and solids for an odor-free bathroom, and while you will need to empty the liquids every couple of days into your RV park's sewer line or dump site, the solids compartment can last for 2-3 weeks, so you won't have to deal with black water or emptying the solids compartment on trips under 2 weeks!What's includedAmenities INCLUDED:
-Portable 2-burner cookstove with 1 complimentary propane tank
-Linens and bedding for queen and single bed + 3 pillows
-2 complimentary rolls of toilet paper + 1 roll of paper towel
-1 outdoor 4-foot folding table
-Grilling kit (utensils)
-Matches and/or lighter
-S'mores skewers
-Set of 4+: plates, mugs, wine glasses, flatware & knives
-Pots, pans, skillets, colander, serving bowl
-Cooking utensils (measuring cups, can opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, cheese grater, tongs, pizza cutter, spatulas, serving spoons, cutting boards)
-Dish rags, soap and kitchen towels
-Ample pantry storage above dinette
-8-cup fire-safe pitcher for heating water
-4 cup Cuisinart coffee maker with filters (electric), or 2 cup pour-over alternative
-Complementary drinking water
-String lights
-Window-insert electric fan and/or Little Buddy propane heater (based on season)
-Custom screens on all windows, including skylight/emergency exit hatch in roof
-Standard bucket for "easy" catching of dish water (gray water) -AND/OR- sewer line and adapter for connecting to RV park's septic system
-Towing hitch
-Rearview back-up camera
-Rear emergency exit and easy-loading storage under queen bedRentable Amenities (see Add-ons):
-5' x 8' trailer (1 available)
-Inflatable kayak & pump (1 available)
-Inflatable stand-up paddleboard & pump (1 available)
-Camp chairs (4 available)
-Mini charcoal or gas grill (2 available)
-Nylon camping hammocks (2 available)
-On-site parking
-Airport transportationRemember, the Skoolie does NOT have many of the bells and whistles of commercial RVs. We play it simple! So don't forget this rental does NOT include:
-Air Conditioning or heating systems* (except dashboard, when bus is driving)
*electric fans and/or Little Buddy propane heater included, based on season*
-Hot water heater
-Generator
-Shower
-Laundry
-Oven or microwave
-Gray or black water tank (see comments under Description about Composting Toilet)
The Skoolie offers the best combination of simplicity and Glamping!
-TV or internet (but streaming on a laptop with your hotspot or RV camp site's internet always works!)When bus is powered on, you have:
Dashboard heat & AC
CD player/radio with 4 speakers throughout bus
Electric bus door opening/closing capability
Note: this rig used to be a functioning school bus, so it has some quirks that we will teach you about before you head out!
Other things to notePets welcome! 2 pet maximum please and $15/day add-on per pet
3 human campers maximum
No festivals or tailgaiting
No smoking, vaping or drug use inside the bus
Diesel fuel only - renter responsible to return the bus with a full tank
Pre-arrange pick-up time between business hours of 7AM-7PM; RV due back by same time of departure on date of return
A 5-foot enclosed shelf above the dinette boasts ample pantry storage, and the bathroom closet has space-saving shelves and baskets built into the walls for maximizing storage.
The Nature's Head *Composting Toilet* is eco-friendly and so easy to use! It separates liquids and solids for an odor-free bathroom, and while you will need to empty the liquids every couple of days into your RV park's sewer line or dump site, the solids compartment can last for 2-3 weeks, so you won't have to deal with black water or emptying the solids compartment on trips under 2 weeks!What's includedAmenities INCLUDED:
-Portable 2-burner cookstove with 1 complimentary propane tank
-Linens and bedding for queen and single bed + 3 pillows
-2 complimentary rolls of toilet paper + 1 roll of paper towel
-1 outdoor 4-foot folding table
-Grilling kit (utensils)
-Matches and/or lighter
-S'mores skewers
-Set of 4+: plates, mugs, wine glasses, flatware & knives
-Pots, pans, skillets, colander, serving bowl
-Cooking utensils (measuring cups, can opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, cheese grater, tongs, pizza cutter, spatulas, serving spoons, cutting boards)
-Dish rags, soap and kitchen towels
-Ample pantry storage above dinette
-8-cup fire-safe pitcher for heating water
-4 cup Cuisinart coffee maker with filters (electric), or 2 cup pour-over alternative
-Complementary drinking water
-String lights
-Window-insert electric fan and/or Little Buddy propane heater (based on season)
-Custom screens on all windows, including skylight/emergency exit hatch in roof
-Standard bucket for "easy" catching of dish water (gray water) -AND/OR- sewer line and adapter for connecting to RV park's septic system
-Towing hitch
-Rearview back-up camera
-Rear emergency exit and easy-loading storage under queen bedRentable Amenities (see Add-ons):
-5' x 8' trailer (1 available)
-Inflatable kayak & pump (1 available)
-Inflatable stand-up paddleboard & pump (1 available)
-Camp chairs (4 available)
-Mini charcoal or gas grill (2 available)
-Nylon camping hammocks (2 available)
-On-site parking
-Airport transportationRemember, the Skoolie does NOT have many of the bells and whistles of commercial RVs. We play it simple! So don't forget this rental does NOT include:
-Air Conditioning or heating systems* (except dashboard, when bus is driving)
*electric fans and/or Little Buddy propane heater included, based on season*
-Hot water heater
-Generator
-Shower
-Laundry
-Oven or microwave
-Gray or black water tank (see comments under Description about Composting Toilet)
The Skoolie offers the best combination of simplicity and Glamping!
-TV or internet (but streaming on a laptop with your hotspot or RV camp site's internet always works!)When bus is powered on, you have:
Dashboard heat & AC
CD player/radio with 4 speakers throughout bus
Electric bus door opening/closing capability
Note: this rig used to be a functioning school bus, so it has some quirks that we will teach you about before you head out!
Other things to notePets welcome! 2 pet maximum please and $15/day add-on per pet
3 human campers maximum
No festivals or tailgaiting
No smoking, vaping or drug use inside the bus
Diesel fuel only - renter responsible to return the bus with a full tank
Pre-arrange pick-up time between business hours of 7AM-7PM; RV due back by same time of departure on date of return
Meet your host, Kimberly
Member since 2021
We took our Skoolie, along with the cat, to the Gulf of Mexico for 4 months during winter of 2021 when we had the opportunity to work remotely during the pandemic. Full-time tiny living/nomad life had some unique and rewarding challenges, as we fully embraced the simplicity and flexibility of life on the road. I can't wait to get out there again!
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Features
2005 Ford E450
- Sleeps 3
- 3 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 30 gal
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic transmission
- Sleeps 3
- 3 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 30 gal
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Automatic transmission
Amenities
- Toilet
- Solart
- Radio
- CD Player
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen Sink
- Dining Table
- Toilet
- Solart
- Radio
- CD Player
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen Sink
- Dining Table
Rules and policies
- Pet friendly
- No music festivals
- No tailgating
- No smoking
- Mileage: 300 free miles / day
Rules of the Road & Associated Violations Fees - to be deducted from Damage Deposit
24/7 roadside assistance
Learn more about Roadside AssistanceRoadside assistance on every rental, plus help planning your trip or operating the RV.
Learn more about Roadside AssistanceAdd-ons
Enhance your trip with these add-ons. Available at checkout.
AfterHours Accommodation
Picking up before 7AM or Returning after 7PM fee
A$32.20
/each
Charcoal Mini Grill
Weber mini grill with charcoal and lighter fluid
A$24.15
/per day
Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable kayak, life jacket and air pump
A$64.40
/per day
AfterHours Accommodation
Picking up before 7AM or Returning after 7PM fee
A$32.20
/each
Charcoal Mini Grill
Weber mini grill with charcoal and lighter fluid
A$24.15
/per day
Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable kayak, life jacket and air pump
A$64.40
/per day
Availability and rates
There’s a 2 night minimum stay
Discounts
- Weekly (7+ nights): 5% off nightly rate
- Monthly (28+ nights): 10% off nightly rate
Fees
- Security deposit: A$1,127.00 (refundable)
- Prep fee: A$80.50. This fee will cover preparing and sanitizing the unit prior to each rental.
Truly Skoolie (Short Bus Conversion)
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Anton K.
May 20225
Skoolie was the perfect vehicle for our trip, a family of 4. The bed was comfortable, it was very spacious, it had everything we need for a fun filled weekend getaway. We would definitely consider renting Skoolie again in the near future. 5 star all around.
Thanks Kimberly for giving us the chance to experience Skoolie.
Thanks Kimberly for giving us the chance to experience Skoolie.
Paulie G.
October 20215
Great experience! Spent 2 days in the bud and it served out needs perfectly!
Josh E.
October 20215
This was our first experience with Outdoorsy. Kimberly and her Skoolie was an outstanding experience! The Skoolie performed flawlessly, drove like a dream, and kept us very dry in rainy conditions. This setup is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the travel to the destination just as much as the destination. On our next great adventure, we will definitely be looking to see if Skoolie is available. Thank you, Skoolie, and thank you, Kimberly, for your expert service.
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Karen H.
September 20215
Kim was great to work with. The bus was clean and comfortable and well laid out. We had a wonderful weekend.
Kimberly’s answer
Thanks, Karen! :)
Cole H.
August 20215
My fiancé and I rented this amazing skoolie for a weekend camping trip. The bus was easy to drive & operate. Once parked it made for the perfect home away from home, everything we could possibly need was provided! The super comfy bed and the breeze from all the windows made for some great sleep. The bus was very clean. Kim was super easy to work with, it was clear she wanted us to have a good trip.
Have a question?Get answers directly from the host
Q.What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
A.
You may pick up the Skoolie at a time that works best for both of us [between 7AM-7PM]. Then it is simply due back by that same time on your return date.
Q.How does a Composting Toilet work?
A.
Easy! It separates liquids & solids: odor-, chemical- & water-free! The liquids diverter works naturally when you sit down to use it. For solids, there is a trap door to open the compartment when you need it, and close when you don't. Then just give the crank on the side of the toilet a turn to mix up the coconut fiber compost (resembles garden soil). Toilet paper also composts. Empty liquids every 1-2 days (easy! I promise). The solids compartment will last for 2-3 weeks with no maintenance.
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