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BCM provides weekly articles for people who want to work in a mobile office and enjoy a life of traveling and the outdoors. It is for parents who are interested in homeschooling their children and retirees who want to travel, visit their children and grandchildren, and enjoy warmer climates year-round. BCM provides the knowledge of establishing a lifestyle with a mobile office where you can have a

different outside view as often as you like. Today, with the abundance of internet connectivity, everyone can take advantage of staying connected with friends and business customers while traveling. Now you can set your own schedule while working and enjoying the pleasures of the outdoors while traveling and seeing the world. BCM is for parents who want to homeschool their children while allowing them to “experience” the world and visit the historic landmarks and parks around the country where they are studying at the time. Children learn a lot from a book, but to actually experience the destinations written about in a book is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Your children will be more well-rounded if they experience what others only read about in a classroom environment. BCM is for retirees who want to travel and enjoy life while visiting friends, parents, children, and grandchildren, while also sharing the experience with them and having the freedom to travel and live in the geographical climate based on the time of year. BCM is for the young and old who want to simplify their life, reduce expenses, and have the ability and the freedom to travel the world. Many people are able to cut costs by living in a bus conversion so they can afford to travel to and experience other countries as well. Bottom line, BCM will teach you how to live the life many people only dream of. Each month, we publish a feature article showing off someone’s converted bus, including photos, specifications, and unique features, and the people and their story behind it. They show us how they converted their bus and provide tips and techniques on what works best for them. Learning from other people’s mistakes may save you thousands of dollars in the long run when converting a bus. There are articles on the safe use and maintenance of these tiny homes on wheels and tips for buying, selling, or selecting a bus for converting into an RV. We also include travel stories from people sharing information and photos of great travel destinations that are bus conversion-friendly. BCM has a classified ad section featuring conversion shells, professionally converted coaches, owner converted coaches, and seated buses to choose from. We also have a very active online Forum that exceeds 25 million page views per year, where owners of all experience levels discuss their conversions. We offer several E-books for everything you need to know about converting a bus into a home on wheels which include; wiring, cabinet making, plumbing, and much more, included with your subscription. We have Technical Manuals for your bus; including engine and transmission owners and maintenance manuals that you can order in a hard copy, on a thumb drive, or CD for a reasonable fee. BCM is a one-stop location for all your bus conversion needs, including a list of all bus-related events around the country as well as websites and YouTube channels worth checking out.

06/08/2026

Would a bar like this work good inside a Bus Conversion? Asking for a friend. 🤔

What happens when a retired school bus gets a second chance at life, serving coffee instead of carrying kids? The answer...
06/07/2026

What happens when a retired school bus gets a second chance at life, serving coffee instead of carrying kids? The answer is Skool Beans Café, a one-of-a-kind mobile coffee shop built inside a 1996 Thomas Vista school bus.

Combining creativity, craftsmanship, and a passion for bringing people together, this unique conversion proves that buses can become far more than homes on wheels. From its distinctive design to the welcoming atmosphere it creates wherever it parks, Skool Beans Cafe is a rolling example of how imagination can transform an ordinary vehicle into an unforgettable destination. Climb aboard and discover how one vintage school bus became a beloved gathering place and a symbol of life lived a little differently.

You can read several older articles today if you are not a current BCM member. Click on this link to access over 250 articles about converting any wheeled vehicle into a home on wheels.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/online-articles/

Become a BCM member for only $20 annually and gain immediate access to all New Articles about converting any vehicle to a home on wheels and Buses for Sale, six months before non-members. You will also have access to other valuable information and discounts on all RV components, as well as read over 2,500 articles on Bus Conversions that apply to any RV conversion you are interested in.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/membership/

BCM Members can read the full Article by clicking the link below. You can also choose the 'Click HERE to Read this Article to me' button to have it read to you, making it easier to absorb the information while multitasking.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/articles/new-articles/skool-beans-cafe-a-1996-thomas-vista-american-school-bus/

Learn about skool beans caf 1996 thomas. I’m Holly. I live in a remote part of Iceland, and you might remember me from an article that I wrote back in...

06/07/2026

Anyone wanting to build steps to get up into your rig check this out. What I want to know how blocks with one hole in them in the wheelbarrow, magically turn into blocks with two holes in them when building the steps. Next week I'll bet she will be on Penn & Teller's Fool Us show. 😁

No matter what you are converting into an RV, such as this beauty here, BCM is here for you with tons of Tribal Knowledg...
06/05/2026

No matter what you are converting into an RV, such as this beauty here, BCM is here for you with tons of Tribal Knowledge on how to convert any vehicle to a home on wheels. Visit www.busconversionmagazine.com for all things related to RV conversions.

The Origin of the Eagle CoachBefore luxury motorcoaches ruled the highways, there was Eagle—a coach that captured hearts...
06/03/2026

The Origin of the Eagle Coach

Before luxury motorcoaches ruled the highways, there was Eagle—a coach that captured hearts with sleek styling, innovative engineering, and a ride quality that still inspires fierce loyalty today. Take a trip back through bus history and discover how this iconic machine earned its legendary status among bus enthusiasts and converters alike.

Click on the link below to read this article.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/articles/regular-articles/the-origin-of-eagle-coaches/

Become a member of BCM for only $20 annually and gain immediate access to all New Articles about converting any vehicle to a home on wheels, six months before non-members. You will also have access to other valuable information and discounts on all RV components, as well as read over 2,500 articles on Bus Conversions that apply to any RV conversion you are interested in.

We found it interesting that many younger members of the bus industry were unaware of the story behind the origin of Eagle coaches.

Just to show you how rugged a Prevost H3-45 bus is, I piled all of these rocks on the roof over the weekend to prove its...
06/02/2026

Just to show you how rugged a Prevost H3-45 bus is, I piled all of these rocks on the roof over the weekend to prove its structural integrity. Let's see you do that with your rig. ☺

HOLD IT TOGETHER WITH THE BESTWhen strength, reliability, and durability matter, professionals turn to Byler Rivet Suppl...
06/01/2026

HOLD IT TOGETHER WITH THE BEST

When strength, reliability, and durability matter, professionals turn to Byler Rivet Supply. For more than 45 years, Byler Rivet has been supplying top-quality rivets, fasteners, tooling, and repair services to industries that can't afford failure. From bus and RV conversions to truck, trailer, rail, and manufacturing applications, they have the products and expertise to help you get the job done right the first time.

Whether you're installing body panels, repairing compartments, fastening flooring, or tackling a complete conversion project, Byler Rivet stocks an extensive selection of blind rivets, solid rivets, Huck fasteners, rivet nuts, threaded inserts, rivet guns, and tooling from the industry's most trusted brands. Same-day shipping and expert technical support mean less downtime and more time on the road.

Don't settle for hardware-store fasteners when your project deserves professional-grade results.

Byler Rivet Supply
Quality Fasteners. Expert Support. Proven Performance.

Visit: Byler Rivet Supply

Order Quality Rivets & Rivet Tooling For Your Job At Byler Rivet. We Stock Fasteners by Huck, POP, Avdel & More! We've Got The Rivets You Need

When it comes to bus tires, everybody has an opinion — and usually a story to go with it. One owner swears by the long l...
05/31/2026

When it comes to bus tires, everybody has an opinion — and usually a story to go with it. One owner swears by the long life of Michelins, another praises Toyo’s value, while others insist Ironman or Sumitomo delivers the best bang for the buck. But when you’re hauling tens of thousands of pounds of rolling home down the highway, choosing the right rubber becomes more than just a price comparison — it’s a decision that affects safety, ride quality, fuel economy, and peace of mind.

In this tire showdown, we dig into the strengths, weaknesses, and real-world experiences behind four popular bus conversion tire brands to help you decide which one deserves a spot under your coach.

You can read several older articles today if you are not a current BCM member. Click on this link to access over 250 articles about converting any wheeled vehicle into a home on wheels.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/online-articles/

Become a BCM member for only $20 annually and gain immediate access to all New Articles about converting any vehicle to a home on wheels and Buses for Sale, six months before non-members. You will also have access to other valuable information and discounts on all RV components, as well as read over 2,500 articles on Bus Conversions that apply to any RV conversion you are interested in.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/membership/

BCM Members can read the full Article by clicking the link below. You can also choose the 'Click HERE to Read this Article to me' button to have it read to you, making it easier to absorb the information while multitasking.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/articles/new-articles/bus-tire-battle-michelin-toyo-ironman-or-sumitomo/

Post by: Glennman Now that I've replaced my front brakes, drums, and shocks, I plan to get new 315 80R 22.5 steer tires as well. Does anyone have...

This is one reason I prefer a Bus Conversion. I don't have to worry about the Slide falling out in a campground. 😊
05/29/2026

This is one reason I prefer a Bus Conversion. I don't have to worry about the Slide falling out in a campground. 😊

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