Modern Skoolie with Raised Roof

!!!ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

So due to the crazy response and over 100 messages, I've decided to remove the listing. My being in a different state as the bus is making the selling process too difficult for all of us.

HOWEVER, for the next couple days, I will be accepting offers for the bus, sight unseen! Message me with your cash offer and the winner gets the bus. I'll be pulling the ad on Thursday, June 4th at 12pm CST. If no bid is accepted, I'll be auctioning the bus off on eBay. If the eBay auction doesn't meet the reserve, I will go down to Texas and make some repairs and sell it for a MUCH HIGHER PRICE! So this is your last chance! I added some more photos and found a (very) short video of the bus ( https://imgur.com/gallery/V36HcHT ) and will try and add more today and tomorrow.

The bus runs and Drives! The engine is in excellent condition, but the power steering needs a new hose and the fluids need filling, so make sure you take care of that before driving too far (100 miles or so)

FAQ (PLEASE READ!):

- I live in Illinois but the bus is in outside of Comfort, TX.

- This is priced low and priced to sell. Due to COVID I cannot do any maintenance, repairs, remodeling, video walk throughs, or special requests.

- The couch does not fold out, but its basically an extra long twin that my 6'6" self fits on comfortably.

- The cost to get it absolutely perfect and finished is between $1,000 - $3,000. I would STRONGLY advise getting a tune up/fluids filled before any road trips over 2 hours!

- It has a clean Title, but it may take a minute to get it to you, since I'll have to mail it. Upon purchase, you will receive a digital copy of a temp title, a bill of sale, and a sworn statement assuring you that the title will be mailed to you. I know it's a bit of a headache, but that's why it's so cheap!

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This is a ONE OF A KIND Skoolie, built from a 1997 Amtran International chassis, with an incredible 7.3 T44E Diesel with an automatic AT545 transmission and 230k miles. This tiny home on wheels has been featured online in numerous articles and went viral when it was first completed! It has been used as a temporary cabin on my friend's property while they build their house the past 12 months, but RUNS AND DRIVES! 7.3L V8 OHV Diesel with There are some remodeling projects I was tackling when I ended up buying a traditional foundation house and decided to sell. There are a few issues/repairs needed but the investment is minimal and it allows you to put your own spin on this modern skoolie!

-Fully off-grid with solar (240 watts, easily up-gradable to higher wattage now that the price is so low!)

– 2 Owner Vehicle. Previously owned by the Austin Independent School District.

- Roof raised 1 and a half feet for 7’ 8” interior ceiling height! This is an impressive roof raise!

- 40 gallon custom made freshwater storage with a second 40 gallon tank that can be used as grey water or backup fresh water.

- Reclaimed wood walls, reclaimed form a 1942 Hyde Park Cottage.

- All solid Butcher Block counter tops, maintained responsibly and oiled monthly.

- Top of the line full size memory foam mattress, with room for a queen! No Loft!

- 5 foot pine desk, with AV cables wired to entertainment center.

- Beautiful 7’ Kitchen Counter with storable induction burner.

- Fully insulated

- Stainless Steel Marine Wood Fireplace

- Insulated RV windows with screens that fully open

- 55” LED Energy Efficient 4K Smart TV

- Massive Underbed Storage

- Recently looked over and given the A-OK to roam the country sides.



—-Full Details and Specifications Below—-

Construction

Floor: Insulated subfloor featuring reclaimed solid Bamboo.

Bathroom/Kitchen/Office wall: 75 year old reclaimed pine wood from Austin, Tx

Walls/Ceiling: Pine Wood

Bathroom Door: Custom barn style made of reclaimed wood and industrial piping

Vent Fans: Two skylights MaxAir 12v fans with intake and exhaust directions.



VEHICLE

1997 International Amtran (39 Feet)

– Automatic transmission

– Diesel, T444E, engine (Rebuilt by AISD 40k miles ago)

– 23000k miles actual

– Regular Preventative maintenance done

-18 inch roof raise with Bolted/Riveted extension ribs for added support

-Paint: Complete sanding, priming and painting done March 2016.

-Tires: Good condition, recently inspected by Leal’s Tires in Manor, Texas

-New Batteries April 2019

-Air Brakes

-About 25,000 lbs

-60 gallon Diesel tank


FEATURES

- 7’8” Ceilings (I’m 6’6” and have plenty of space between my head and the ceiling).

- Hardwood Bamboo Floors

- Pine Tongue and Groove Walls/Ceiling

- 75 year old reclaimed pine wood accent walls from an historic Hyde Park home built in 1943 in Austin, Tx

- Insulated walls, Ceiling, and Floor


BATHROOM

- Custom Composting toilet

- Maplewood Bathroom box

- “Austintacious Red” Walls

- Reclaimed Accent wall featuring all the different types of wood from the build, Steel panels from the bus, and the original stop sign

- Perfectly sized 2’x2’ RV window

- Custom 2.5’ x 2.5’ Shower Stall Corrugated Metal.

- Custom Built Chevron Barn Door


KITCHEN

- 7.5 foot long Pine Butcher Block

- Ikea Kitchen featuring customizable basket drawers in the cabinets and auto close drawers.

- Beautiful Black single bay sink with top of the line faucet with aeration.

- 12v LED lights and modern shelving (Current state is more Tiny home, less RV. Guard bars should be added if you plan on driving this guy around a lot!)

- Subway tile kitchen (a fan favorite)

- Storable Induction Burner/Toaster Over

- Energy Efficient Mini Fridge/Freezer

- Ample Storage

- Insulated RV Window (Currently used as a holder for my A/C window unit!).

- Industrial Pipe/Wood Shelfing


LIVING ROOM

- 8 foot Entertainment Center featuring TONS of storage and a professionally installed media setup.

- 55” 4K LED Smart TV included

- Dynamic 12v LED Lighting

- 12v Water pump, as well as city water inlet.

- Two 40 Gallon custom formed water tanks. One is inside the bus, one mounted underneath. The outside one can be plumbed for either Grey Water or Fresh Water! Dealer’s choice!

- Three built-in book shelves

- Dickinson Marine Solid Fuel Stainless Steel Heater/Fireplace

- Super comfortable/customized IKEA Karlstad couch. Makes an excellent guest sleeping area, about the size of a twin bed!

- 5 foot wide Desk with folding office chair for easy storage.

- Under Desk Storage, four 13”x13” cubes (I use for records)

- 110v Canned recessed LED lights for really lighting the place up at night.

- Spacious End tables.

- Reclaimed Maple Wood Accents

- Reclaimed Pine wood Couch base


BEDROOM

- NO LOFT BED! WOOHOO! Full (With room for a queen) sized memory foam mattress (Sealed in allergy/plastic covering)

- Comfortable cedar bedroom cubby with back windows/working emergency exit door, great when coupled with a screen and a view!

- 22” LED Smart TV in Bedroom

- Two MaxAir 12v 10 speed RV Fans, capable of intake and Exhaust for air circulation. Was considering adding one in the bedroom for extra ventilation!

- HUGE Storage space accessible form inside and outside the bus.

- 12v LED dynamic lighting





ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

- 3kw Pure Sine Wave Inverter

- Two SolarWorld 120 Watt Panels (Easily Upgradable, panels are like 20 cents a watt now, compared to $1.50 a watt when these were purchased)

- Xantrex Solar Charge Controller with Display Screen/Battery Monitor

- Transfer Switch

- Charge Controller

- Six 6v Duracell Golf Cart Batteries

- 12v Fuse Panel

- 120v Breaker Box

- 50 amp RV “Shore Power” connection Port

- 8, 3 prong 120V outlets

- All wires inside walls

- Will charge batteries, and also bypass batteries for whatever is running in the house

—-Full Details on known issues below—-

Since I moved to Illinois and my friend whose property the bus is on will be conducting the sale, I won't be able to make further repairs/progress in the remodel. Issues include:

- The power steering hose needs to be replaced. Not an expensive nor difficult thing to repair. Still driveable, just a chore to steer under 5mph

- Bathroom and bedroom ceiling were being remodeled. I was installing another ceiling vent fan above the bed and rebuilding the shower and redoing the bathroom ceiling.

- Water inlet needs to be replaced. Part is included, just needs a couple screws!

- A few kitchen tiles need to be reapplied.

- There is a 40 gallon grey water tank installed under the bus that is yet to be plumbed into, since using a reservoir under the sink was more effective while traveling. This is a simple PVC addition and a hole that needs to be made!

- I currently use a window AC unit in the kitchen window, but was preparing to install it under the fridge, allowing it to be hidden away. Easy remodel!

- I had an iMac mounted above the desk that I've taken with me, so there's a mount exposed on that back wall.