Help Michael Finish His Bus!
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So I'm Michael and this is my bus.
6 months ago, I bought my bus from the Austin Independent School District. I sold all my possessions and moved out of my apartment and out to the country to build my dream tiny house.
Recently I was unfairly fired from my job for reporting a crime to a police officer. As ridiculous as it was, I have no recourse in the State of Texas. With all my money going towards finishing my bus, I have very little savings to help me complete my dream. I'm nearly halfway finished with my bus, and was advised to reach out and try to get my dream funded on here!
This $10,000 would go towards:
-My 100% Solar system ($3,500)
-The Remainder of my building materials ($4,000)
-My Energy Efficient appliances ($1,500)
- My Eco Friendly Composting Toilet ($1,000)
So far I have spent almost $9,000 on my bus, mostly in metal work and in the bus itself. Being 6'6" I cannot stand up straight in a School Bus, so me and my friends cut the roof off and raised it nearly 2 feet! I've put so much effort into this to turn back now, and once I finish, I plan to work freelance jobs remotely, driving across the country!
I'm a graphic designer, specializing in T-shirts. Our industry slow season lasts until February, and I cannot get a shop to hire me until then.
Right now I sleep on a mattress on the floor of my bus. I do not have insulation, and the roof is not yet finished. And Winter is Coming!
Materials are welcome! I'll be in need of:
-Foam Board insulation panels
-Plywood
-2x4's
-Wood for making cabinets
-Fence Plank Wood (For the walls)
-Electrical bits and bobs
-Plumbing hoses for my shower/kitchen sink
-And many more things I haven't even thought of yet!
Most of my expenses will be going towards:
-Xantrex Freedom SW Inverter/Charger
-Trojan 105 6v Battery bank system
-Morningstar Tristar Solar Controller
-My 2 water tanks
-My Refrigerator
-My Oven
I'll be updating this soon to inlude a 3D model of my bus, progress as I continue to build, and editing all the spelling mistakes I'm sure I have made!
Please share this, and find it in your pockets to throw me any dimes and nickles, email me if you know anyone willing to volunteer any time/help, and let me know if you are aware of any cheap/free materials in the Austin Area!
Thank you so much!
Michael
6 months ago, I bought my bus from the Austin Independent School District. I sold all my possessions and moved out of my apartment and out to the country to build my dream tiny house.
Recently I was unfairly fired from my job for reporting a crime to a police officer. As ridiculous as it was, I have no recourse in the State of Texas. With all my money going towards finishing my bus, I have very little savings to help me complete my dream. I'm nearly halfway finished with my bus, and was advised to reach out and try to get my dream funded on here!
This $10,000 would go towards:
-My 100% Solar system ($3,500)
-The Remainder of my building materials ($4,000)
-My Energy Efficient appliances ($1,500)
- My Eco Friendly Composting Toilet ($1,000)
So far I have spent almost $9,000 on my bus, mostly in metal work and in the bus itself. Being 6'6" I cannot stand up straight in a School Bus, so me and my friends cut the roof off and raised it nearly 2 feet! I've put so much effort into this to turn back now, and once I finish, I plan to work freelance jobs remotely, driving across the country!
I'm a graphic designer, specializing in T-shirts. Our industry slow season lasts until February, and I cannot get a shop to hire me until then.
Right now I sleep on a mattress on the floor of my bus. I do not have insulation, and the roof is not yet finished. And Winter is Coming!
Materials are welcome! I'll be in need of:
-Foam Board insulation panels
-Plywood
-2x4's
-Wood for making cabinets
-Fence Plank Wood (For the walls)
-Electrical bits and bobs
-Plumbing hoses for my shower/kitchen sink
-And many more things I haven't even thought of yet!
Most of my expenses will be going towards:
-Xantrex Freedom SW Inverter/Charger
-Trojan 105 6v Battery bank system
-Morningstar Tristar Solar Controller
-My 2 water tanks
-My Refrigerator
-My Oven
I'll be updating this soon to inlude a 3D model of my bus, progress as I continue to build, and editing all the spelling mistakes I'm sure I have made!
Please share this, and find it in your pockets to throw me any dimes and nickles, email me if you know anyone willing to volunteer any time/help, and let me know if you are aware of any cheap/free materials in the Austin Area!
Thank you so much!
Michael
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Michael Talley
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Manor, TX