This is an impressive roof raise.
Roof raise skoolie.
There are over 1 600 brand new rivets in the hull of this skoolie to ensure it is watertight on the go.
Roof raise costs will vary of course depending on how you do it the cost per hour.
There s so much more room inside the bus now.
Roof raised 1 and a half feet for 7 8 interior ceiling height.
Raising the roof of a skoolie can take the space from cramped to airy and livable especially if you are over six feet tall.
You ll have to stop maybe twice to add cribbage and reset your bottle jacks.
The roof raise was the most tedious thing to do but at the end it was definitely worth it.
U be lucky if someone will do it for 1k and is why if coach costs like 3 k more it is worth it to start off with so much done not to mention the much better drivetrains with like series 60 detroits.
Once you reach the desired roof height the holes you pre drilled into your square tubing should line up exactly with the holes you pre drilled into the hat channel.
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Reclaimed wood walls reclaimed form a 1942 hyde park cottage.
This skoolie features a 12 inch roof raise with custom windows and trim.
Most school buses come with a stock height of six feet and it can be a majorly discouraging factor if you or your family members are over six feet and don t want to permanently hunch over inside your future home.
40 gallon custom made freshwater storage with a second 40 gallon tank that can be used as grey water or backup fresh water.
Skoolie roof raise using the walk board method.
This school bus conversion video is about the roof raise process in our skoolie.