The journey wasn’t easy. Jessie admits that DIY projects are her passion, but she had little experience in plumbing, electrical work, or carpentry. Designing a functional, beautiful layout inside a moving bus came with unique challenges: slanted windows, curved walls, and shifting levels meant nothing was straightforward. Every angle had to be meticulously calculated, adding months to the process. But after three years of dedication, her labor of love was complete—at a total cost of just over $70,000.
The finished bus is breathtaking. A Goodwill-found oil painting adorns the hallway, velvet curtains bring warmth to the bedroom, and a compact “library” stretches along the rear wall. Even practical touches like mahogany slotted flooring in the bathroom make life easier, draining water efficiently into a gray water tank beneath the bus. A friend who visited remarked, “It feels more like a home than a bus.”
Jessie has been living in her mobile masterpiece since January, embracing freedom, sustainability, and creativity—all on the open road.
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