BCM For over 33 years, BCM has been the go-to resource for Vehicle Conversion Tribal Knowledge. We will teach you how to live the dream.

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.

I finally got my driveway in so now I can put my bus in my garage. 😊
09/19/2025

I finally got my driveway in so now I can put my bus in my garage. 😊

How about this RV Conversion to get to those hard-to-reach camping spots?
09/18/2025

How about this RV Conversion to get to those hard-to-reach camping spots?

The October 2003 Back Issue of Bus Conversion Magazine has been uploaded to our website. You can view this newly uploade...
09/17/2025

The October 2003 Back Issue of Bus Conversion Magazine has been uploaded to our website.

You can view this newly uploaded issue and 250 other back issues of BCM if you are an active subscriber.

Already a subscriber? Click the link to log in:

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Then hover over the yellow “Members” tab at the top of the page, scroll down, and click on “Read Back Issues”.

This will take you to a page with a list of years. Select a year and then the issue. It’s that simple!

To become a subscriber, click here:

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

How about this low-budget Water Heater for an RV Conversion? Yay or Nay? 🤔
09/16/2025

How about this low-budget Water Heater for an RV Conversion? Yay or Nay? 🤔

Sizing and Installing Solar on an RV ConversionIn this article, Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison provide a comprehensi...
09/13/2025

Sizing and Installing Solar on an RV Conversion

In this article, Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison provide a comprehensive guide for RV enthusiasts looking to transition to solar power. Drawing from over 13 years of experience living and traveling off-grid, they emphasize that designing a solar system is as personalized as choosing custom interiors for your RV.

The piece guides readers through determining their energy needs, selecting suitable components, and understanding the intricacies of integrating solar power with existing systems. By sharing a real-world example of a bus conversion tailored for off-grid adventures, the authors offer practical insights into creating a flexible and sustainable energy solution for life on the road.

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/

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 member of BCM for only $12 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/

Who remembers camping in one of these? What Year, Make, and Model is this truck? 🤔
09/12/2025

Who remembers camping in one of these? What Year, Make, and Model is this truck? 🤔

Do’s and Don’ts of Bus Conversion DesignDesigning a bus conversion is equal parts dream and discipline. In this Bus Chat...
09/11/2025

Do’s and Don’ts of Bus Conversion Design

Designing a bus conversion is equal parts dream and discipline. In this Bus Chat, seasoned Bus Nuts share the do’s and don’ts they wish they’d known on day one—covering safety and egress, weight distribution, ventilation, and fire prevention, plus practical layout tips like wire/pathway planning, access panels, plumbing chases, and future-service clearances.

You’ll also find guidance on storage, sleeping, and bath ergonomics, and the true costs of ownership, so you can budget for both build and upkeep. Treat this as your pre-flight checklist—whether you’re sketching your first layout or auditing a finished coach—to avoid rework, save money, and set yourself up for miles of trouble-free travel.

Click on the link below to read this archived article.

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/articles/regular-articles/bus-chat-dos-and-donts-of-bus-conversion-design/

Become a member of BCM for only $12 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.

For anyone interested in downsizing and saving fuel, here is your new RV. 😊
09/10/2025

For anyone interested in downsizing and saving fuel, here is your new RV. 😊

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