Jessie Lipskin chose to build her ideal home rather than seek for one. Jessie purchased a 1966 GMC Greyhound bus (the same kind that Keanu Reeves drove in “Speed”) after falling head over heels for it while browsing eBay.
Over the course of the following several years, she transformed the car into a mobile home, and the stunning interior and exterior decor are testaments to her labour of love. According to Jessie, her unconventional dwelling was sparked by her desire for a more sustainable way of life.
The documentary Garbage Warrior was the initial influence on Lipskin’s decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, she told Bored Panda.
Earthships, created entirely from recycled materials, are the focus of the documentary Michael Reynolds, an eco-architect. “[It] really resonated with me. I began to consume everything I could read, more about sustainable lifestyles. Ultimately, a bus conversion into a home on wheels seemed like a perfect solution: I could easily explore new places (finding a permanent place to settle, in the short term, was not a priority for me), and I could continue to live a vegan lifestyle.”
“RVs lacked the aesthetic I was going for, so I landed on a vintage bus conversion which could be registered and insured as an RV.”
Finding reliable helpers to finish the tine home conversion was the most challenging aspect, according to Jessie.
“I love DIY. However, I don’t have experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry needed for this project,” she added. “The big challenge was that it was very different from working on a home that’s fixed in one location. I constantly had to account for movement, on top of that the angles of the bus and slanted style windows made it challenging to design the best possible layout and curved woodworking for my tiny home. Levels were useless as the bus incline changes depending on location, and it was all about calculating angles. This added a lot of time onto the project.”
She persevered through all the difficulties. In total, she spent just over $70,000 on her labour of love.
Ever since January, Jessie has been embracing life in a van, and she couldn’t be happier about it.
This 1966 GMC bus was the object of Jessie Lipskin’s affection, and she set out to transform it into a charming mobile house.
When she purchased the bus, this was its appearance.
Locating reliable individuals to assist her in finishing the conversion was the most challenging aspect.
