A Texas family who converted a school bus into a house-on-wheels added a tiny home to the roof for their kids. Take a look inside.

Joshua ZitserSep 16, 2023, 18:04 IST

Jeff and Anna Batterton

Jeff and Anna Batterton bought, renovated, and moved into an old school bus in 2018.
Insider interviewed the family back in 2021. Since then, they've made some serious upgrades.

Jeff and Anna Batterton ditched their 4,100-square-foot home in Texas and bought an old school bus in 2018.

Jeff and Anna, Bus Life

The first phase of their 'skoolie' renovation cost them approximately $35,000.

Jeff and Anna, Bus Life

In 2021, the couple tore out the roof and added a skylight because Jeff Batterton was too tall for the shower.

An arrow points to a chimney-like structure, which is really the family's shower.@regainingadventure/Instagram

Since Insider spoke to them last, they've made even more changes.

Jeff and Anna, Bus Life

They knew they had to make it bigger because their five kids were growing up.

Jeff and Anna, Bus Life

They decided to add a 'tiny home' to the roof of the school bus because the only way was up.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

Now, three of their younger kids sleep in cleverly designed bunks.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

And the two older children sleep in the loft addition upstairs.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

To get upstairs, they have to climb a ladder.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

The upstairs area is a private place for the kids to 'retreat' to, their parents said.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

An added bonus — the 'tiny home' addition has made the downstairs living room more spacious.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

It's also created a mini 'games room' upstairs for the older kids.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

It's also where they study. The kids are homeschooled.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

Being in a home-on-wheels means the kids get to see places they're learning about for real.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

That second phase cost the family $15,000. But they say it's worth it to be living the dream.

Jeff and Anna, Buslife

Throwback photos show the famous Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bras, which were worn by top models and cost millions of dollars each

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

A Texas family who converted a school bus into a house-on-wheels added a tiny home to the roof for their kids. Take a look inside.

Jeff and Anna Batterton ditched their 4,100-square-foot home in Texas and bought an old school bus in 2018.

The first phase of their 'skoolie' renovation cost them approximately $35,000.

In 2021, the couple tore out the roof and added a skylight because Jeff Batterton was too tall for the shower.

Since Insider spoke to them last, they've made even more changes.

They knew they had to make it bigger because their five kids were growing up.

They decided to add a 'tiny home' to the roof of the school bus because the only way was up.

Now, three of their younger kids sleep in cleverly designed bunks.

And the two older children sleep in the loft addition upstairs.

To get upstairs, they have to climb a ladder.

The upstairs area is a private place for the kids to 'retreat' to, their parents said.

An added bonus — the 'tiny home' addition has made the downstairs living room more spacious.

It's also created a mini 'games room' upstairs for the older kids.

It's also where they study. The kids are homeschooled.

Being in a home-on-wheels means the kids get to see places they're learning about for real.

That second phase cost the family $15,000. But they say it's worth it to be living the dream.