Converted Bus Interior Tour: Inside Our Full-Time Tiny Home

Contents

1 🚍 Home, But With Wheels and a Whole Lot of Personality
2 🛏️ The Sleeping Loft Meets Driver’s Seat
3 🍳 Cooking Big in a Tiny Space
4 🚿 The Bath Nook: Plants, Cauldrons, and Clever Plumbing
5 🧰 The Shop Area: Storage With a Side of Grit
6 🌅 The Back Deck: Tiny Porch, Big Vibes
7 🧭 Where to Next?

🚍 Home, But With Wheels and a Whole Lot of Personality

Welcome aboard! We’ve been living full-time in this converted bus, and it’s more than just our mode of travel—it’s our home, our kitchen, our bunkhouse, our everything. This tour gives you a look inside the spaces that fuel our daily life: where we sleep, cook, stash pantry staples, and make room for plants (and pups).

It’s a very normal life, just rearranged a bit. Think a fifth-wheel bed lift, a cauldron sink, and enough underfloor storage to impress a raccoon. Scroll down for a full converted bus interior tour—from the front seat to the back deck—with all the quirks, comforts, and creative compromises we’ve grown to love.

🛏️ The Sleeping Loft Meets Driver’s Seat

Our converted bus interior tour begins with the space that multitasks like a champ: the sleeping loft above the driver’s area. The bed is suspended above the original front seats and lowers with a fifth-wheel front lift—a slow and steady descent that takes about four minutes. When parked, it rests just above our fold-down chairs, maximizing every inch of vertical space.

Zach added a second seat for me that swivels from the front window to face the cabin—it’s basically the co-pilot throne. And speaking of numbers (because Zach always checks my “close enough” estimates), the gap between the bottom of the bed and the raised walkable floor is exactly 28 inches.

It might sound a little mind-bendy at first—especially since the floor we walk on isn’t actually the original bus floor—but once you’re up there, it’s like sleeping in a treehouse made for grown-ups… plus dogs.

Converted bus living area with elevated bed above wooden cabinets, one dog on the bed, one dog in a bed below, wood-paneled ceiling with recessed lighting, and carpeted floor

Converted bus kitchen featuring full-size propane range and cast iron cauldron sink set into wooden countertop beneath curtained window.

🍳 Cooking Big in a Tiny Space

The heart of the bus beats in our kitchen. This space may be compact, but it packs a serious culinary punch—starting with a full-size gas range. Not something you find every day in a converted bus interior tour, right? Zach insisted on it, and I’m forever grateful, especially now that I’m doing most of the cooking (and all of the baking). It’s the kind of range that makes lasagna and cookies feel right at home.

The countertops have been sealed in Polycrylic for now, but we’re dreaming of butcher block. There’s ample surface space and cabinet storage, and we even carved out a cozy nook for the IceCo—our original fridge/freezer. Since being gifted an upright freezer, the IceCo now serves solely as a refrigerator (a simple temperature tweak did the trick), and the new setup gives us double the fridge space and way fewer Tetris struggles.

You’ll spot wood cabinets, plenty of drawers, and a touch of greenery throughout, because… of course. The kitchen is practical, plant-friendly, and packed with personal touches—all tucked into a few feet of floor and a whole lot of love.

There are three hatches in the raised floor, and each one hides a different stash. One holds pantry goods and kitchen extras, one’s a rotating cast of road gear and mystery bins, and the last? That’s where we keep the batteries… and our trusty Vitamix. She’s earned her place more than once.

Bus kitchen interior with wooden drawers, countertop appliances including coffee maker, open shelves with jars, and white curtain above small sink under window

Interior of converted bus kitchen with full-size white stove, wood-paneled walls and ceiling, countertop with produce, bookshelves above, and potted plants beside sink and window

Converted bus kitchen with full-size white stove, wood countertops, overhead cabinets with baskets, hanging plants by curtained windows, and wood-paneled ceiling.

Bus kitchen sink area with black basin, silver faucet, wooden cabinetry, hanging plant, pink soap dish, and window with white curtain above small indoor tub containing potted plants.

Converted bus kitchen with wooden cabinetry, sink under curtained window, produce basket, countertop appliances, and a view into built-in shelving and sleeping loft above driver’s area.

Converted bus interior with wooden dresser topped with potted plants and decor, ICECO refrigerator below, air conditioning unit above curtained window, and hanging net organizer on right wall.

Full-size white gas stove in converted bus kitchen with frying pan, covered pot, wooden cabinets, and countertop with yellow bottle, all set against a carpeted floor.

Open freezer with three shelves containing packaged frozen food, eggs, and frozen meats, with Lomi composter sitting on top

White Lomi countertop composter placed on top of a small white freezer in converted bus kitchen, next to wooden cabinet and window with potted plant.

Converted bus kitchen with wood-paneled ceiling, carpeted floor, hanging black pot, wooden cabinetry on both sides, and compact white appliance beside drawers

Converted bus kitchen with white stove in background, wooden dresser in foreground containing ICECO portable refrigerator behind open compartment, on carpeted floor.

Under-floor storage compartment in converted bus revealed by lifted wood panel, containing shoes, helmet, and black cylindrical object, with striped surface inside

Organized under-compartment bus storage with various plastic containers, mason jar, white jug, packaged food, and cleaning supplies inside black bin and gray tub

Open floor cabinet in converted bus containing stacked bowls, jars, small kitchen appliances, packaged foods, plastic containers, and rolled paper products

🚿 The Bath Nook: Plants, Cauldrons, and Clever Plumbing

Tucked just off the kitchen, our bathroom is tiny but mighty—and full of charm. The tub is partially sunken into the floor, which makes it feel more like a spa retreat (if your spa happens to roll on tires). This design gives us headroom where it counts, so even taller folks can shower without contorting like circus performers.

The shower head is mounted on the ceiling, which means plants can hang out without getting soaked—or just get a bonus rinse if they stay put. And yep, some of them live in here full-time. It’s leafy, steamy, and surprisingly peaceful.

The sink? A literal cauldron. It’s beautiful and witchy and just functional enough—but the faucet has a flair for drama. Its sprayer prefers chaos over precision, so it’s climbing the priority list for a future swap.

This bathroom might be small, but it’s packed with personality, practicality, and plant power.

Compact bathroom inside converted bus with wood-paneled walls, open composting toilet, small window, and shelves holding toiletries and a metal container.

🧰 The Shop Area: Storage With a Side of Grit

Tucked just inside the back of the bus is our hidden hero: the shop zone. Think of it as the brainy brawn of our build—housing tools, pantry overstock, cleaning supplies, and all the odds and ends that keep life rolling smoothly.

This space may not be glamorous, but it’s smart: a mix of labeled tubs, tucked-away compartments, and that one crowbar we always need right when we can’t find it. From meal staples to repair gear, this area carries the load so the rest of the bus can stay serene.

Small organized tool area inside converted bus—orange tool chest, hanging storage, and curtain leading to workshop nook.

🌅 The Back Deck: Tiny Porch, Big Vibes

Welcome to our backyard—aka the back deck, where the views are wide, the Wi-Fi is weak, and the vibes are immaculate. Built onto the rear of the bus, this little platform gave us a perfect perch for stargazing, sipping morning coffee, or just watching the world roll by (when it wasn’t folded up for travel).

It’s also where plants found their sun spots, dogs stretched their legs, and we occasionally turned screws or shared snacks. When folded down, it transformed into our outdoor living room. When folded up, it tucked neatly against the bus like a secret clubhouse wall.

We even installed a heavy-duty lift to help load groceries and gear—because “full-time” means there’s always a big-box run or tool bin in the mix.

This wasn’t just a deck. It was our porch, pantry overflow zone, plant spa, and impromptu dance floor. And yep—she’s about to get a makeover.

Open back deck attached to converted bus with metal railing, small table, storage bins, and sliding glass doors leading into the interior.

Open deck storage compartment on converted bus containing hand tools including broom, hammer, hacksaw, crowbar, pipe wrench, and other tools organized in wooden enclosure

Enclosed back deck of converted bus with metal mesh gate secured shut, housing wooden boards, door, and miscellaneous items

Heavy-duty lift attached to back deck of converted bus, secured by yellow strap, used for loading heavy items

🧭 Where to Next?

You’ve seen how we live in this bus—want to see where it takes us?

🚏 Stops On The Road – Explore the quirky towns and epic roadside finds we’ve parked next to along the way.

🧳 Road Travel Resources – Planning your own journey? Here’s what’s in our toolkit—from gear to apps to “wish we’d known” wisdom.

📖 The Blog – Dive deeper into our stories, recipes, road wins, and occasional wild detours (including a goat incident or two).

Amy denise Ingraham

May 1, 2025 at 4:08 pm

I’m on the road I just passed yall! I was so happy you had a website!! Good luck on your travels!

Sheila

May 27, 2025 at 12:20 pm

I passed you on Interstate 95. I was so curious that I looked you up. To say I was intrigued is an understatement! Safe travels.

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