Toyota Coaster, Van Life, Vanlife Australia

What’s It Really Like Living in a Toyota Coaster? The Good, The Bad… and Another Leak

Living in a converted bus isn’t all sunsets, coffee with a view and perfectly organised cupboards. Some days it is. Other days you discover a puddle where there definitely shouldn’t be one. After months of renovating my old Toyota Coaster, I finally reached the point where I could stop constantly building and actually start living in it. Or so I thought. Instead, I found another … Continue reading What’s It Really Like Living in a Toyota Coaster? The Good, The Bad… and Another Leak

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Repairs, Toyota Coaster, Van/Bus Build

I Finally Finished My Bus Ceiling (And It Changed the Whole Feel of My Home)

For weeks my bus looked like a disaster zone. The ceiling was gone. There were wires hanging everywhere. Insulation was draped across the roof. I’d spent the previous week setting bits of my bus insulation on fire (all in the name of science!) to work out what was safe to put back in. Now it was finally time to put everything together and find out … Continue reading I Finally Finished My Bus Ceiling (And It Changed the Whole Feel of My Home)

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Repairs, Toyota Coaster, Van/Bus Build

Should You Rip Out Your Bus Insulation? I Set Mine on Fire to Find Out

Sometimes the best way to answer an internet argument is with a lighter. If you’ve spent any time researching bus conversions, you’ve probably seen the same advice repeated over and over: “Rip out the factory insulation.” Everyone seems to do it. The problem is… very few people explain why. When I pulled the ceiling out of my Toyota Coaster to install a new timber ceiling … Continue reading Should You Rip Out Your Bus Insulation? I Set Mine on Fire to Find Out

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Repairs, Toyota Coaster, Van/Bus Build

I Tried to Replace My Bus Ceiling… and Created a Fire Hazard 😬

I Tried to Replace My Bus Ceiling… and Created a Fire Hazard 😬 Some projects in van life are supposed to be simple. This was meant to be one of them. Instead… I may have uncovered something that could actually burn the bus down. So yeah. That escalated quickly. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? You can see the full chaos unfold here: It Started With … Continue reading I Tried to Replace My Bus Ceiling… and Created a Fire Hazard 😬

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Van Life, Van/Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

A Day in the Life of Van Life Chaos: Leaks, Destruction and Distilling

Some days in van life are calm and peaceful. This was not one of those days. This was one of those days where everything leaks, breaks, or escalates… and you just have to roll with it. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? It Started Like a Normal Day… You know the kind.A few jobs to tick off, nothing too dramatic. But van life has a way … Continue reading A Day in the Life of Van Life Chaos: Leaks, Destruction and Distilling

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Van Life, Van/Bus Build

I Rebuilt My Bus Bathroom — Mistakes, Wins & What I’d Do Differently

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this build, it’s this: 👉 The first version is never the final version. And nowhere was that more obvious than the bathroom. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? The Bathroom Wasn’t Working On paper, it should have been fine. In reality…it just didn’t work. Things were: And those small annoyances?👉 They add up quickly in a tiny space So … Continue reading I Rebuilt My Bus Bathroom — Mistakes, Wins & What I’d Do Differently

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Repairs, Toyota Coaster, Van Life, Van/Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

Bus Bathroom Renovation Complete: I Finally Built a Shower That Works

This feels like a milestone. Because after all the chaos, trial and error… 👉 I finally have a shower that actually works. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead?n If you want to see the full bathroom rebuild (and a very satisfying first shower at the end), you can watch it here: It Took Longer Than Expected (Obviously) What started as a simple improvement turned into: The … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation Complete: I Finally Built a Shower That Works

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Toyota Coaster, Travel Stories, Van Life, Van/Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo

This was supposed to be a small fix. You know… tighten a few things, adjust a couple of bits, move on. Instead, I ended up ripping the entire bathroom apart. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? If you want to see the chaos unfold (and trust me, there is chaos), you can watch the full video here: It Started With a “Quick Fix” I went in … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo

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Toyota Coaster, Van/Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

My Bus Bathroom Was Completely Wrong… So I Started Ripping It Out

There’s a point where you have to admit something isn’t working. This was that point. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? It Looked Fine… But It Wasn’t On the surface, the bathroom seemed okay. But actually using it?👉 Completely different story It was: The Decision I had two options: I think you know which one I chose 😅 The First Rip-Out There’s something slightly terrifying about … Continue reading My Bus Bathroom Was Completely Wrong… So I Started Ripping It Out

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Toyota Coaster, Van/Bus Build, Vanlife Australia

I Finally Fixed My Solar (And Here’s How It Actually Works)

I Finally Fixed My Solar… And Here’s How It Actually Works This one has been a long time coming. Because for a while there…👉 my solar setup was not doing what it was supposed to do 🎥 Prefer to watch instead?eo The Problem On paper, everything should have worked. In reality: 👉 Not ideal when you’re living off-grid Figuring It Out This wasn’t a quick … Continue reading I Finally Fixed My Solar (And Here’s How It Actually Works)

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