1997 International D3800 Fully Renovated Skoolie! Tiny Home on Wheels

Located in Gastonia, NC
Contact Liz 330-801-8956

This 1997 International D3800 full-size school bus has been transformed into a cozy tiny home on wheels with a distinctive teal-green exterior and warm Alaskan cabin-inspired interior.

Originally an auxiliary bus from the Washington State school system, it was purchased in Alaska in 2022 after most renovations had already been completed. Since then, it has been driven from Alaska to North Carolina and updated with additional systems for comfortable travel and off-grid living.

Quick Details
1997 International D3800 Diesel
120,538 miles
Full engine rebuild completed in 2022
New tires (approximately 9,000 miles on them)
Sleeps up to 4
Teal-green exterior with cabin-style interior
Eight exterior storage compartments
Built for travel, adventure, and flexible living!
Can be hooked up to traditional water and electric (RV style connections)

Interior Features
Convertible couch with pull-out drawers
Comfortable living area/galley kitchen layout
Copper hammered farmhouse sink
Gas range stovetop (all burners work – Oven is currently not hooked up to electric)
Full Fridge
Plenty of built-in storage throughout
Rear queen-size bedroom with storage underneath
Bathroom with compost toilet and tub!

Off-Grid Systems & Utilities
4 solar panels with battery bank storage (1 Panel is cracked)
12V and traditional electrical systems/plugins throughout
50-gallon potable fresh water tank (No grey or blackwater needed)
Water is supplied to the kitchen sink and bathtub
Gas-powered tankless water heater
Composting toilet
Rooftop A/C unit
Rear rooftop ventilation fan

Heating & Comfort
Alaskan wood-burning stove for cold climates.
Rooftop a/c and ventilation for summer

Updates & Notes
Added composting toilet
Added refrigerator
Added mounted A/C unit (currently not wired; previously ran from battery bank)
One solar panel is cracked and not currently functioning but remains attached and can be replaced.
Grey water drains from the underbelly of the bus.

Originally purchased for a road trip, this Skoolie has already traveled from Alaska to North Carolina and is ready for its next owner. With a rebuilt engine, updated systems, and a unique cabin-style conversion, it offers a one-of-a-kind tiny home experience on wheels.

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