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.

Just because you CAN tow it, doesn't mean you SHOULD tow it. 😁
11/20/2025

Just because you CAN tow it, doesn't mean you SHOULD tow it. 😁

Lion Energy - lithium storage and portable power systemsPower your journey. Wherever you roam, with Lion Energy’s next-g...
11/18/2025

Lion Energy - lithium storage and portable power systems

Power your journey. Wherever you roam, with Lion Energy’s next-gen lithium storage and portable power systems, you’re no longer tethered to the grid. Engineered for off-grid living, adventure, and true freedom, so your bus, van, truck, tiny house, or mobile lifestyle stays lit, reliable, and ready.

Explore Lion Energy today and take control of energy on your own terms. Your rig. Your power. Your way.

Receive a 15% discount when you mention BCM.

https://lionenergy.com/

We have come a long way in RV travel in the past several years. Just sayin'.😊
11/16/2025

We have come a long way in RV travel in the past several years. Just sayin'.😊

Battery Boot CampIn today’s RV world, mastering your home battery system isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Whether you’r...
11/15/2025

Battery Boot Camp

In today’s RV world, mastering your home battery system isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Whether you’re rolling in a custom motorcoach, bus conversion, or RV, understanding volts, amps, and watts can save you grief, fires, and significant downtime.

In this article, Jerry Work delves into how batteries generate power, why the chemistry matters (especially with today’s lithium-iron-phosphate, or LFP, technology), and how to connect converters, inverters, and solar charge controllers. Get ready for the solid electrical know-how that turns “I hope it works” into “I planned for this.”

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/

If you are bringing home lumber to use for converting your rig, remember to put a red tag on the end so that anyone appr...
11/14/2025

If you are bringing home lumber to use for converting your rig, remember to put a red tag on the end so that anyone approaching from the rear will see it. 😊

The November 2003 Back Issue of BCM has been uploaded to our website. You can view this newly uploaded issue and 250 oth...
11/12/2025

The November 2003 Back Issue of BCM 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:

https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/

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/

Don't forget to winterize your RV, BEFORE it starts getting cold outside, if you live up north.  Just sayin'. 😁
11/11/2025

Don't forget to winterize your RV, BEFORE it starts getting cold outside, if you live up north. Just sayin'. 😁

Upgrade Your RV Power Game. Protect Your Ride.Replace your old twist-lock shore power plug with SmartPlug and enjoy effo...
11/10/2025

Upgrade Your RV Power Game. Protect Your Ride.

Replace your old twist-lock shore power plug with SmartPlug and enjoy effortless, reliable electrical connections. Built for serious RV and RV conversions, SmartPlug’s rugged stainless steel connector and multi-point locking system deliver audible clicks and a rock-solid seal—no more loose fittings, corrosion worries, or electrical fire risks. SmartPlug - Shore Power Connectors

Whether you’re on the road in your converted coach or parked lakeside with shore power, SmartPlug makes it simple: just click, lock, and power up with confidence.

For more information, go to https://smartplug.com/

If anyone is interested in obtaining four brand new 12V, 105Ah Lion Energy Lithium Batteries, have I got a deal for you!...
11/08/2025

If anyone is interested in obtaining four brand new 12V, 105Ah Lion Energy Lithium Batteries, have I got a deal for you! These batteries have a 10-year warranty.

I have four batteries in my account, which they owe me in exchange for advertising. They retail for $899 each. If any of my friends want one or more, I can either bring them to Quartzsite in January or have them dropped shipped directly to you.

I will sell them to you at a discounted (tax-free) price of only $700 each, including free delivery.

I have eight of these batteries in my Eagle bus, and my new Prevost already has eight new batteries, so I do not need them.

Let me know if you are interested, and feel free to forward this to anyone you know.

Please email me at [email protected] for more information.

Hiawatha World – Our 1982 MC-9 Home Away From HomeAt the inspiring age of 78, John Curry’s dream of creating a true “hom...
11/08/2025

Hiawatha World – Our 1982 MC-9 Home Away From Home

At the inspiring age of 78, John Curry’s dream of creating a true “home on wheels” began to unfold. In 2003, he and his wife, Joyce, traveled to Fairbolt, Minnesota, to purchase a 1982 Greyhound MC-9, an old 48-seat bus with no idea how many miles it had traveled. What followed over the next twelve years is a testament to perseverance, ingenuity, and love: John painstakingly gutted the bus, built everything from the floor up with oak cabinetry, a full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen, and filled countless bays with water tanks, appliances, even a TV and grill.

Named Hiawatha World, this rolling haven has whisked the Curry’s south during chilly winters and across the country on weekend jaunts. And the work never stops. John’s ongoing upgrades (like a new starter, generator, and upgraded components) keep things moving smoothly. As they approach their 90s, they’re a living reminder that it’s never too late to dream big, roll up your sleeves, and hit the open road in style.

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 2500 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/

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