What we have here is a rare Crown bus with an incredible history. Named "Crowned in Style," this bus rolled off the production line in 1954 and spent the first 15 years of its life as a school bus.

A big bus deserves an even bigger and functional kitchen. The 8 ft (2.4 m) countertop provides plenty of cooking space. We find a large sink, a propane stovetop, and an oven on the right side.

Skoolie Homes's most expensive conversion was $110,000. That was a 37-foot bus that included three sources of power (generator, solar and shore power), extra exterior storage, and extra water storage.

Unlike most RVs, this skoolie features both air conditioning and a fireplace, which suits the couple well as they begin their trip in Canada and Alaska, planning to later hit all 48 contiguous states.

My book, Skoolie!: How to Convert a School Bus or Van into a Tiny Home or Recreational Vehicle, covers every step of the process, along with time-, sweat-, and money-saving insights I've picked up ...