Category: Toyota Coaster

Bus Build, Toyota Coaster, Vanlife Australia, Vanlife Repairs

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

I thought fixing my bus bathroom was going to be easy. But if you’ve ever taken on a bus or van bathroom renovation, you’ll know how quickly things spiral. We found rust.We found leaks.We found plumbing problems. And before I knew it, the entire bathroom was pulled apart. This video (and blog) is about putting it all back together — and finally creating a bus … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation Complete: I Finally Built a Shower That Works

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Bus Build, Slow Intentional Living, Toyota Coaster, Travel Stories, Vanlife Australia

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

Last week, I thought fixing my bus bathroom would be a quick and easy job. But if you’ve ever tackled a bus or van bathroom renovation, you’ll know how quickly a small fix can turn into something much bigger. This week, I realised I might have to dismantle the entire thing. We’re pulling panels off.We’re fixing rust.We’re taking windows out.We’re chasing leaks. And I also … Continue reading Bus Bathroom Renovation: When a “Simple Fix” Turns Into a Full Demo

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Bus Build, Toyota Coaster, Vanlife Australia

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

Turns out nearly everything in my bus bathroom was wrong. The layout made no sense.The shower was pretty much unusable.The toilet was in exactly the wrong spot.And the bathroom window… was completely transparent. So today I decided it might be time to rip the whole thing out. What started as a quick look at the layout turned into pulling out the sink, removing the toilet, … Continue reading My Bus Bathroom Was Completely Wrong… So I Started Ripping It Out

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Vanlife Australia, Bus Build, Toyota Coaster

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

I finally worked out what was going on with my solar system. It’s fixed.It’s working.And — most importantly — I actually understand it now. If you’re new to vanlife solar and every time someone starts talking about amps and watts your brain quietly exits the building, this one’s for you. Because that was me. This isn’t a wiring tutorial. I’m not going to pretend to … Continue reading I Finally Fixed My Solar (And Here’s How It Actually Works)

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Bus Build, Solar, Toyota Coaster, Vanlife Australia

Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And The Big Missing Thing)

I’ve got a new bus. New setup. New solar. New batteries. And somehow… my batteries keep going flat. In the last video I discovered something that made absolutely no sense. My fridge barely uses any power. The lights use almost nothing. I’m not running anything crazy. And yet, the system clearly isn’t working. So instead of starting with panels or batteries or controllers, I started … Continue reading Why My Batteries Keep Going Flat (And The Big Missing Thing)

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