Resources
Our list of links to the supplies and products we are using converting our bus into a tiny home on wheels.
Part of sharing our journey is about sharing what works! The list below contains links to products and companies that we have used for our build.
Battery, Solar and Electrical Set Up
Click Here for Electrical Resource Page with links to all the components and an explanation how we set up our Batteries, Solar and Electrical system in our Bus Conversion.
Towing System
Click Here for Tow System Resource Page with links to all the components we used to safely tow our Jeep behind the Bus.
Resources Index
Jump to a Resource Section with the links below
Battery, Wires, Connectors & Bus Bar List
AC (Alternating Current) Components List
Essential Bus Conversion Tools and Supplies
Partnerships and Affiliates
Battle Born Batteries will be our trusted brand for powering our future tiny home on wheels!
The Battle Born safety system and quality made this choice a no-brainer fo our lithium battery bank.
ACUVA 's on-demand chemical-free drinking water system will provide us with safe water while we are on the load. The UV-LED system we are installing removes 99.99% of virus and bacteria in under 10 seconds so no matter where we get our water from, we will always know its safe. Get 10% your Water Purifier System with code: rehabit8
RV LABS make sleek, well constructed locking latches for rv, bus and van conversion cabinetry. One of the biggest differences in renovating a house on wheels, compared to a stationary sticks and bricks house, is that you need to secure everything well for traveling. we were thrilled to find these modern locking latches for our bus conversion.
Redi Shade - We have seen a lot of different options for window coverings in bus/van/skoolie conversions adn we wanted something more "house-like". For our build we chose to go with Redi Shade’s Easy Lift Cellular Blackout Shades.
Nebia has helped save of 200 million gallons of water to date. The sleek, modern and luxurious rainshower "Nebia by Moen" with its advanced technology will help us save water in our bus so we can boondock for longer.
Flexstone is a unique plastic composite material developed to achieve the look of natural stone, without the cost or weight associated with real stone. Flexstone is helping us complete our dream shower with a shower base and surrounds in their Calacatta White finish!

Kildwick make composting toilets and supplies.
We used the Kildwick
separator in our custom built composting toilet

Havelock Wool source sustainably raised, eco-friendly Sheep Wool Insulation
We used Havelock Wool bats to insulate out bus walls and ceiling.

Tuft & Needle turned the mattress business on its heads with their original mattress and a 100-day trail period.
We have been sleeping soundly on a Tuft & Needle mattress for the past 3 years and chose a T&F original for our new custom murphy bed.
LED Supply offer quality lighting products at affordable prices.

Touchstone have been designing and manufacturing Electric Fireplace and TV Lift products since 2005!
We built a custom TV and fire place cabinet for our Touchstone products.

The Better Soap Company makes eco-friendly, sustainable soaps and we use them everyday!
Battery, Wires, Connectors & Bus Bar List
3 - Battle Born 270Ah 12V LiFePO4 GC3 Battery - BBGC3
10 Foot - Red 4/0 AWG Copper Welding Cable
10 Foot -Black 4/0 AWG Copper Cable
1 - Ratchet-Style Cable Cutter
1 - Cable Stripping Knife
40 - 4/0 AWG 3/8" Stud/Lugs (We bought 40, learned on 4 and used 26 total on our system)
1 - Hydraulic Crimping Tool
Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment Kit
4ft, Black & Red 3/4 inch Heat Shrink Tubing
1 - 600Ah On-Off Battery Switch
1 - Battery Monitor
1 - Bus Bar
DC Power Components List
Solar PV Components List
6 - 235W PV Solar Panels
3 - 410W PV SolarPanels
10 AWG PV Solar Extension Cable (assorted sizes)
3 - Solar/PV 10A Fuse
1 - Weatherproof PV Solar Cable Entry
10 AWG Electrical Wire Cable Black/Red Stranded Tinned Copper
2 - 50A 1500V DC Isolator Switch
2 - Fuse Block
2 - AMI/ MIDI 100A Fuses
2 - SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 TR VE.Can Charge Controller w/ Bluetooth
AC (Alternating Current) Components List
1 - Victron Energy Lynx Distributor 1000DC (Bus Bar)
2 - MEGA/AMG Fuses 400 AMP
16 - 4/0 AWG (XL) 3/8" Stud/Lug
5 Foot 4/0 AWG Red Welding Cable Copper Wire
5 Foot 4/0 AWG Black Welding Cable Copper Wire
2 - 350A ON/Off Battery Switch
2 - Victron Multiplus Inverter Charger
Standard 6/2 Indoor Electric Cable with Ground
Square D Breaker Box QO612L100
Heating and Cooling
Essential Bus Conversion Tools and Supplies
Insulation We Used in Our Bus Conversion
Kitchen/ Living Room
Plumbing
To support our work and get inside access
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