Surita Kruger


About the Project:
We are passionate about travel and want to see as much of South Africa as we can with our four children. What better way to do that than in a converted 1980 International bus. About three years ago, we decided that we wanted to move to another part of the country. Not entirely sure where…
We are passionate about travel and want to see as much of South Africa as we can with our four children. What better way to do that than in a converted 1980 International bus. About three years ago, we decided that we wanted to move to another part of the country. Not entirely sure where to go, we decided to travel through SA in a bus, until we could find the perfect spot to settle.
In its previous life, the bus was a mobile library. We decided to use as many of the original library shelves as possible. With a background in architecture, we designed our dream tiny home with a bunkroom for the kids, a shower, composting toilet, wardrobe, pantry, full tiny kitchen and a living space that doubles as our bedroom. We also have a multipurpose table area in the front on top of the engine box. The map inserted in the table was in the bus when we bought it. We look forward to mapping out our journey. The interior of the bus has a strong Moroccan influence, with fabrics that I collected while living in Morocco.












Budget Breakdown:
Floorboards (for walls)
0
|
Insulation
2399.94
|
18mm Plywood sheets
13583
|
Ceiling paint
0
|
Copper pipes and taps
4000
|
Floor varnish
0
|
Shelves
0
|
9mm Plywood
900
|
Woodfire stove
494.50
|
Windows
500
|
Galvanized sheeting
500
|
Kitchen sink
500
|
Bathroom basin
249
|
Gas oven/stove
21500
|
A+ Fridge
7500
|
A+++ Washing machine
8000
|
Screws and pop rivets
0
|
Reverse lights for ceiling
1050
|
Tjhoko Paint and Glaze
963.3
|
Angle iron
1200
|
Vinyl sticker tiles
880
|
Water tanks
6870.91
|
Water pump
3500
|
Mirror
300
|
Glass for table
300
|
Locks
1340
|
Windows
1500
|
Eco rubber paint
700
|
Gas geyser
4000
|
82728 |
Contractors:
Bullvest Windscreen Fitment Centre
2000
|
Charles Wallace Boilermaker
13800
|
Jan Lenting Electrical and Solar
20248
|
Von Burgau Upholstery
0
|
Eksklusiewe Houtwerke
34950
|
Freek's Diesel Mechanics and General Contractor
5000
|
SG Mbaya Panelbeaters
14500
|
Ray's Gas Installation
900
|
91398 |
Grand Total R174126 |