Skoolie/AirBnB

(Thomas generated $13,000 in a few summers, financials available)

2004 Thomas Freightliner Skoolie – CAT Diesel Engine – Cabin-Style Tiny Home + Airbnb Cashflow

-Location: Grand Junction, CO

-Year/Make/Model: 2004 Thomas Built Bus

-Chassis: Freightliner FS-65

-Engine: CAT 3126E 7.2L Turbo Diesel (Bulletproof Engine)

-Transmission: Automatic

-Mileage: 150,000

-Fuel: Diesel

-Brand New ECM

-Band New Wire Harness

-Brand New Control Box

This bus is powered by the CAT 3126E 7.2L, one of the most reliable and sought-after engines ever used in school buses.

-Strong, smooth, long-life diesel

-No DEF, no DPF, no modern emissions

-Known for 500k+ mile potential

A huge upgrade compared to other skoolie engines — this is the one buyers want.

Cozy Cabin-Style Interior – Warm, Bright, and Move-In Ready

This bus was converted with care and craftsmanship. Features include:

-Private queen bed nook with curtains

-Full tongue-and-groove pine ceiling

-Long built-in sofa/daybed

-Butcher-block countertops

-Stainless sink + residential faucet

-2-burner propane cooktop

-Mini fridge

-Wood-look flooring

-Curtains for privacy & shade

-Toilet room with cassette toilet

-AC window unit for plug-in cooling

-Tons of shelving, storage, and natural light

-40 Gallon water tank

-Running water

Feels like stepping into a tiny mountain cabin.

Airbnb Income Generator – Proven Money Maker

This skoolie isn’t just a camper — it’s a profitable tiny-home rental.

-Rented on Airbnb at $75/night

-Generated nearly $13,000 over a few summers

-Backed by almost 50 four-star reviews

-Guests love the cozy interior and the colorful exterior mural

-Books quickly due to its unique look and warm, inviting feel

Perfect for Airbnb, HipCamp, or as a rentable guest house on your property.

Off-Grid Ready – Solar + Power System

This skoolie is equipped for independent, off-grid living.

-300 Watts of Solar (Roof-Mounted)

-Charge Controller + Proper Conversion Wiring

-Inverter & Battery System Ready

-New Battery

-Shore Power Hookup

Power your lights, fridge, phone charging, fans, and devices anywhere you go.

Perfect for boondocking, public land, or remote campsite living.

Exterior Highlights

-Beautiful hand-painted mountain mural

-Fresh blue front paint

-Short-bus length: easy to drive, park, and insure

-Large windows for bright interior light

-Classic Thomas durability

This bus turns heads everywhere it goes — extremely photogenic.

Clean title • Diesel • Airbnb-Proven • Move-in ready