Wiring a bus is the part of the build that scares people the most, and honestly, I get it. But after spending a ton of time digging into this and talking to builders, I can tell you it’s not nearly as complicated as it looks once you break it into steps. Wiring a school bus … Read more
Choosing a battery for your skoolie is one of those decisions that’ll affect literally everything else in your electrical system. Get it wrong and you’re either broke from overspending, stranded with dead batteries in the desert, or dealing with fumes in a space you’re supposed to sleep in. I spent a ridiculous amount of time … Read more
I’m going to level with you, when I first started researching bus electrical systems I thought I’d be able to figure it out in an afternoon. Solar panels, batteries, inverter, done. How hard could it be? Well, I spent about three weeks going down a hole of YouTube videos, forum threads, and spec sheets before … Read more
You’re standing in your half-built bus, looking at the roof, wondering how many solar panels you actually need and what all of this is going to cost. Maybe you’ve watched a dozen YouTube videos and you’re more confused now than when you started. Sizing a solar system isn’t as complicated as people make it sound … Read more