Gus - 2002 International 40ft flat nose conversion by Meredith McCain FOR SALE

Thank you so much for reading about my bus and my journey. I can talk about it for days, but if you wanna know more, I have all the information listed below. This bus is for sale as is and I’m so excited for the next adventure. My plan is to downsize and go for a van conversion this time, so stay tuned for more adventures!





Finished Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_djch6pLcs&list=UULFKfO-FFZ03M1S02O0o1mHuw&index=5

Bus Details!

*Square feet: 320 total - front engine so around 263 sq ft of living space
*Length feet: 40 ft
*Width feet: 8 ft
*Height: 10 ft - 6ft 3inch head room on the inside
*Year: 2002
*Make: International
*Model: Dt466 flat nose front engine, allison transmission
*Fuel type: diesel
*Seat belts: 5 - one for the driver seat and 4 for the couch
*How many bedrooms/sleeping areas: 2- easily sleep 4 and plenty more room- King and full or twin ( couch pulls out)
*How many bathrooms: 1 and an outdoor shower, nature's head composting toilet
*Appliances: large sink, propane oven and 4 burner stove top by Recpro, Galanz fridge, Pioneer mini split, tankless water heater, natures head composting toilet, separate portable propane heater that I use on the brick fireplace ( set up to eventually add a wood burning stove), indoor huge shower, outdoor shower, max air fan

*Solar and off grid details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QA4kaXL3Jc&t=1869s
4 300 watt Renogy solar panels, Ecoworthy combiner box mounted on roof, 6 12 volt lithium battle born batteries set up in parallel, midnite charge controller, victron 12 volt/3000va/120 amp inverter (can run lights, plugs and fridge no problem, should be plugged in to run mini split) , breaker box, 12 volt lighting, 120 volt plugs, led lighting, 50 amp shore power with a 30 amp converter cord, backup/front/ and side cameras with monitor by drivers seat. extra side flood lights and motion sensored front door light.

*Holding tanks: 100 gal fresh water and 100 gal gray water. with hose or hook up fill options. Drain on a gray water tank as well. Fresh tank is inside under the bed and a gray tank is mounted underneath directly under the shower. Recpro product. Plumbing material used: sharkbite
*Mini-split or another system for heat and air: Pioneer® Diamante Series 12,000 BTU 20 SEER 115V Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
*Shore power plug Amps: 50 amps but there is a 30 amp converter as well
*Insulation: 2 inches of closed cell spray foam insulation on the ceiling and walls. Foam board on the floor with osb, then a layer of cork and then the industrial grade laminate flooring
*How many miles are on it: 132,000
*Weight: Before build- 25220 After build- 23600 ( Somehow it weighed less!)
*Cost of build: I am not sure how much the entire build cost. I started to keep track of each purchase but after 4 years it just became about finishing a great bus. As I mentioned the bus itself was $6000 and the solar system alone was around $10000. I did my best to do everything myself and use as much recycled material as possible but my estimate is around $35,000 total. And that is not including time but in ;)

*Finishes: Natural earth tones, cedar plank tongue and groove ceiling, birch natural wood stain cabinets and walls, concrete feathering countertops ( black and gray), upper cabinets and plenty of storage, side storage on couch and bed with plugs inside, led lighting that changes colors along the bus walls, laguna table for couch and fold out table in living room, front engine cover, fireplace and storage, shoe storage right when you walk in, pull out couch that can make an L couch/U couch or larger bed. huge bathroom with sliding doors, huge slide out pantry, 3 total storage closets with lights, one bathroom closet with cat door cut out if they need to put a cat box in there. 2 skylights that open to roof, pull out mount for tv ( mount to move tv in bedroom and living room ) huge rooftop deck and extendable ladder, also has a hatch cover if you want to block the sun or make deck "bigger" two poles mounted on roof at the front of the bus for more tie down storage. Max air fan above kitchen, built in cup holders for driver/couch/and next to bed. Small reading clicks battery lights everywhere, storage under the bed that lifts up on both sides and is accessible from the back door that opens. Pull out the bar under the deck so you can hang chairs from it or use it in multiple ways. Two huge storage bins are mounted under the bus and the doors fold out with gas struts or you can hook them up with the chains and use them as outdoor table tops. U hooks mounted throughout the ceiling to hang a hanging chair or hammock inside as well. Kitchen counter on the left side moves and the side door still opens and has locks. Smoke alarm ( 3) and carbon monoxide alarm (1) 12 volt lighting and separate room switches, 120 volt plugs, multi colored party lights going along each wall!






This bus is FOR SALE. If you like what you see and are ready to do Bus life yourself please reach out and I would love to talk more!
I Documented the entire build and have great more photos and Videos here if you would like to check it out! The best way to support other tiny housers is like, follow and share!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GustheStruggleBus
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gus.gps?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==