by Kean Tahghighi-Everitt
A couple has spent the last 6 years converting a £1,200 bus they bought on eBay into a luxurious motorhome. They used their converted leisure vehicle to tour the UK, France and Belgium with their three children – and they’ve now sold it for over £11,800!
Tom Grantham and his partner Kay Barnes had been wanting to buy a motorhome when they discovered a 23-year-old Stagecoach bus on eBay and decided it would be a great challenge to make a motorhome out of it. Six years and £10,000 of investment later, and the couple have crafted a stunning motorhome, perfect for touring with the family. The £10,000 went to completely refitting the bus, a complete repaint, putting in three double beds, a kitchen, a shower, a toilet and even a log fire!
There is no doubting that this challenge was a huge success for the family as they ended up spending less than they would have buying a second-hand motorhome, and it it was a great experience for the children, learning about the world of DIY and enjoying the journey across Europe.
Speaking to LadBible, Tom said: “We got trains back to France and stopped off at Disneyland Paris, which of course the kids appreciated,” adding “They absolutely love going places on the bus.”
Tom, Kay and their three children inside their converted motorhome. (Photo credits: Caters)
Despite making these wonderful memories with their kids, the couple have decided that it was time for their next challenge and put the motorhome back on eBay with a bid going as high as at least £11,800. That’s a tidy profit for a great experience!
Anyway, have you ever wanted the motorhoming experience without forking out too much cash? Well, Tom and Kay have proven that it’s more than possible to do so and get the most out of the journey at the same time.
CaravanTimes wishes them the very best of luck on their next challenge and we want to know, what kind of things have you guys done to make your caravanning or motorhoming experiences unique? Please share them below!
