If you're planning to build a skoolie, the first crucial step in your journey is to purchase a safe and reliable school bus.
If you're anything like me, it's easy to get caught up in the skoolie building dream - envisioning the floor plan, selecting cabinet pulls, and choosing a color scheme. While those steps are exciting and will come in due course, the initial focus should be on finding the right bus. During your search, you might have questions such as:
- Where can I find a school bus?
- What questions should I ask the seller?
- What steps should I take before purchasing the bus?
- What are the warning signs I should watch out for?
As you embark on turning your dream into reality, you may experience a range of emotions - excitement, joy, relief - but fear should not be one of them.
Our aim is to empower as many skoolie enthusiasts as possible, so they can pursue their dreams of skoolie living without the fear of a breakdown. That's why, having witnessed numerous people's skoolie dreams shattered due to purchasing a faulty bus, we have developed this completely free training.
Here's an overview of what we'll cover:
By the end of this course, you will possess all the necessary tools to find, inspect, and purchase a school bus. You'll learn where to locate school buses and the key questions to ask sellers before scheduling a viewing. Lastly, we'll delve into the bus inspection process, covering both structural aspects as the foundation for your home and mechanical inspections.
This course is for you if:
- You're still in the dreaming phase of skoolie life.
- You've recently begun your skoolie building journey but feel uncertain about the next steps.
- You've found a bus, but you're unsure if it's the optimal purchase
Your Instructors
Jordan and Sabrina are the co-owners of Phoenix Skool Buses - a company that was founded by them in 2019 to create skoolies. Whether you're just starting or already on your skoolie journey, Jordan and Sabrina are here to guide and support you, providing valuable insights and expertise. Join them as they help you realize your skoolie dreams and create a life full of adventure and freedom.
Course Curriculum
"We highly recommend Jordan and Sabrina for anyone who is thinking of jumping into their own Skoolie project!"
-Martin H.
"Their knowledge and professionalism is top tier and I can’t recommend them enough for any and all life on wheels builds!"
-Hannah L.
"Jordan and Sabrina are hardworking, trustworthy people that really care about thoughtfully building buses and doing it right. Highly recommend working with them."
-Lizzy H.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I'm still in the beginning stages of my skoolie building journey?
That's a perfect place to start! This course takes you from the beginning of buying a bus to the end.
What if I've already bought my bus?
If you've already bought your bus most of this information won't be applicable to you - though you might still learn something!
What if I haven't found a school bus yet?
No problem! One of the very first steps in this course is helping you find places to buy your bus.
What if I don't have the funds available to buy my bus just yet?
This course caters to all skoolie dreamers - whether you're just starting to look, are ready to purchase, or have already bought your bus.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling in the course, you'll be able to come back at any point in your skoolie building journey and review or retake this course.
How long will the course take to complete?
This course can be completed in one sitting! However, to get the most out of this course, we suggest at least reviewing the information as you progress in your bus buying journey to keep the information fresh.