Off-Grid Skoolie Conversion

About the Listing:

2007 GMC Savana 3500 Skoolie
Live out your nomad dreams! We did it and we’re excited to share this life with the next adventurer in search of a nomadic life!

FULLY OFF-GRID Skoolie loaded and ready for a cross-country adventure!

We’ve traveled for almost 2 years in this bus. We loved life on the road and had so many once in a lifetime experiences. But it’s time for our next adventure. We are getting a puppy at the end of June and simply need a more stable lifestyle.

2007 GMC Savana 3500 V6 gas engine
Originally a handi-bus with wheelchair lift in Ottawa, retired 2020

The great thing about this being a handi-bus is that the school board is required to regularly check and maintain brakes, transmission, etc.

215,000kms
So much life left!

ALL ABOUT THE BUS!
– Tires replaced in Oct 2021, dually in rear
– RWD
– Bluebird Handi-bus Body, “van cutaway”
– Registered as a motorhome with MTO
– 23ft bumper to bumper, 24ft with propane tank mounts (included)
– Same wheel base as extended sprinter
– A few feet longer than a regular parking space but you can get away with it

ENGINE + MAINTENANCE
– Selling AS-IS! I am happy to get it safetied for you, for an extra $3000. I don’t expect there to be more than $1500 worth of work.
– Regular oil changes and filters every 5000 miles or less (last one was very recent so she’ll be good for another 5000 miles)
– All joints greased and inspected
– Brake fluid and lines regularly inspected
– Regularly replaced fuel filters
– FULL maintenance records provided

THE BUILDOUT
We spent a dedicated 4 months on the build out of this bus to make it our own. There is opportunity to make it your own as well and add your own flair!

– Exterior pullout kitchen with drawer rated for 200lbs
– Queen mattress and frame with giant storage drawer
– Tons of storage
– Fully functional custom kitchen with sink, fridge, 2 burner stove, ample counter space and equipment
– Hot water shower + self -contained toilet

ELECTRICAL (100% solar!)
Offgrid Electrical System professionally designed and installed.
– (4) 100W Renogy solar panels
– 2000W Renogy inverter
– 300ah 12v CanBat LiFePO4 battery
– Renogy MPPT Solar Charge Controller
– Bluetooth Monitoring
– Temperature sensor
– Breakers and fuses throughout
– (2) 120v outlets
– (4) 12v USB outlets

LIGHTING
– Pot lights in kitchen and bathroom
– (2) dimmable bedside reading lamps

WATER/PLUMBING
Plumbed with flexible PEX plumbing parts that are easy to find in any hardware store.
– (2) 30 gallon fresh water tanks easily refillable from outside the bus through 1 hole and can be accessed and cleaned under the bed
– 15 gallon grey water tank
– Tankless water heater
– 12v water pump
– 4 way shower head sprayer with extendible shower hose for outdoor showers
– Leak checked thoroughly
– Fully functional shower and waterproof bathroom
– Hose valve and hose attachment located at back of the bus for rinsing equipment or using in the outdoor kitchen.

PROPANE
– (2) 20lb tanks and tank mounts on back of bus
– Propane lines for stove, fridge and water heater
– Leak checked thoroughly
– Solenoid (propane on/off switch) installed for safety
– Propane/carbon monoxide detector included

KITCHEN
– 3-way fridge (12v, 120v and propane)
– 2 burner propane stove
– Sink with extending faucet, hot and cold water
– Ample counter space (rare in these builds!)

DINETTE
– Dinette booth comfortably seats 4
– Converts to a single bed using the dinette cushions
– One booth seat houses the battery and the other houses the inverter for extremely easy access
– One of the outlets is located under the booth for charging laptops while working
– Custom epoxy world map table with convenient laptop storage on both sides

BATHROOM
– 4 way shower head sprayer with extendible shower hose for outdoor showers
– Leak checked thoroughly
– Fully functional shower and waterproof bathroom
– 3 gallon self-contained toilet with fresh water flush
– Overhead storage
– Shower curtain
– HOT water!!!
– Full length mirror

BEDROOM
– Queen size bed with mattress sits on a custom crafted frame with ample storage underneath.
– Bed frame includes a giant pull out drawer rated for 200lbs for clothing storage
– Headboard has storage space and bins

STORAGE
– 12+ small storage bins line the upper interior of the bus for overhead storage
– Tons of storage accessed from back door – can fit 4 packing bins, suitcases, etc
– Pull out kitchen accessed from side door rated for 200lbs
– 4ft by 3ft by 1ft deep storage drawer inside the bus rated for 200lbs
– Under the bed storage
– Ample storage in headboard

INSULATION
– Floor is insulated with pink insulation, plywood and laminate flooring

HEAT/COOLING
– Mr. Buddy Propane heater and BBQ tank adapter for emergencies
– Dash heater from original dash
– Dash fan and AC from original dash

BUILD MATERIALS
– This chassis can hold up to 25,000lbs. You don’t have to worry about weight.
– Plywood, insulated and laminate flooring
– Plywood used for all cabinetry
– Custom epoxy table
– Wood Ikea countertop
– All cabinets and storage treated with many coats of primer and polish to protect them and allow for cleaning.
– Floor coated in 3+ layers of floor and rust protectant
– Exterior and interior paint is BEHR Exterior White and Rustoleum.

SAFETY
– Manual fire extinguisher included
– Breakers, fuses and wire all high grade quality
– Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
– Propane solenoid

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
– 3 gallon self-contained toilet with fresh water flush
– 6ft hose
– 20lb propane tank mounts on rear of bus
– Carbon monoxide detector
– Mr. Buddy propane heater (for 1lb tanks)
– Additional propane hoses
– 1lb to 20lb propane hose adaptor
– 30amp shore power cord
– 15amp to 30amp adaptor
– Fire extinguisher
– Queen mattress
– Tools and extra parts for plumbing and propane lines.
– Water pump attachment for 5 gallon jugs
– A bin of camping/bus life equipment that you can sort through and take what you want.

This bus has taken us on 2 years of adventures and I know how much of a unicorn it is. Message me to set up a showing time!