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Couple converts school bus into a rolling tiny house

10.02.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source

hna.de DEU

An American couple spent two and a half years converting a former school bus into a mobile home for approximately 40,000 euros. They have been traveling across North America for four years, sharing their life on social media with millions of followers. Their reported monthly fuel costs are around 420 euros.

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Couple converts school bus into a rolling tiny house

An American couple spent two and a half years converting a former school bus into a mobile home for approximately 40,000 euros. They have been traveli...

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