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Brazilian couple turns school bus into motorhome in 14 months

27.07.2026 06:08 2 min 4 sources
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Brazilian couple turns school bus into motorhome in 14 months
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Davi and Paula converted an old Iveco City Class 2009 school bus into a full motorhome with kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. The project took 14 months.

Brazilian couple Davi and Paula, who run the channel "Vida na Estrada", spent 14 months converting an old Iveco City Class 2009 school bus into a full motorhome. They bought the vehicle in July 2023.

During the conversion, they removed all original elements, carried out welding, insulation, waterproofing, and installed plumbing, electricity, and solar panels. Inside, they built a kitchen with a foldable stove, a bathroom, a sleeping area, a climate control system, and even a shower for their dog Zeca. The motorhome is 6.5 meters long. They also installed modular furniture and a rooftop observation deck.

After completing the project, the couple sold the motorhome to move on to a new project: traveling in a four-wheel-drive Land Cruiser Prado for a trip to Alaska.

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