A FAMILY-OF-7 who travel across the US full time in a converted school bus have revealed how surprisingly cheap it was to build. Husband and father Jeff has "no professional experience in construction" under his belt, but managed to transform the old bus into their dream home for just £40,000.
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Although the patriarch of the family admits driving the vehicle can be "challenging", he says he's now adjusted to it - and he uses an "RV-specific" GPS app to plan travel routes. The bus has a large L-shaped living room, complete with heating and AC to ensure the brood are always comfortable.
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Of course, storage space has been maximised by installing clever hidden cupboards around the vehicle. The family keep games, blankets and cleaning supplies inside their couch, which is covered in plush pillows to provide a comfy seating area when not in use.
There's also a generous dining area and kitchen, complete with "full-sized counters and cabinets.". Jeff said it was important to the couple when planning the build that the space be kept "as close to residential style as possible", as with five kids they "cook a lot of food.".
And after living happily in the bus for years, the family decided they needed more space - and set about adding a second story. Unlike regular bus roof raises, which Jeff says are usually done in the initial conversion period, the family's extension was to be added in a second conversion.
