Bought and finished in 2020, the Lighthouse is a fully converted 30ft shuttle bus. With an odometer of over 850,000km, the well-worn vehicle had to be stripped, repaired, and rebuilt while maintaining it’s street-legal status.

Well over 1000 hours were spent on the creation of this project between the builders, Lauren Pearl Eberwein and Coz Sangfroid. Tasks included demolition, carpentry, welding, electrical, insulation/weatherproofing, planning as well as the installation of a PV system relying on 6 solar panels.

The construction of this vehicle aimed to be as eco-friendly as possible, while working with severe limitations to both space and time. The vast majority of the interior was made with reclaimed materials, and the insulation is made of natural wool.

Inside, the bus is furnished with a full living quarter, including sink, toilet cubicle,a bed, fridge/freezer, benches, and ample counter space to be used for varying tasks. The bus’s electrical system is a 12V DC, that can accept any number of USB devices, as well as a pure sine wave inverter that can power all other AC devices. This was all powered by the 600W of solar panels installed on the roof, with an optional 110V connection to shore power.

This bus survived over 2 winters in British Columbia, and still roams the streets and nature. Additional care had to be taken to make sure the bus was insulated and completely weatherproof for the adversities of Canadian winters.