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eddief 11-11-2018 02:37 PM

ot: 4 years in a camper van
 
read this on the net and wondered if my time is done for this sort of adventure. maybe something inspirational for you...or your kids?

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0e843889761bc

dbnm 11-11-2018 02:48 PM

I read it this morning.

Now I want to sell all my stuff. And my kids. :)

MattTuck 11-11-2018 02:57 PM

My buddy got married in February. They quit their jobs, sold all their stuff and bought a conversion suburban. Been traveling since then. I am jealous.

fogrider 11-11-2018 04:44 PM

Nice read, maybe when the kids are done with college...the question is how many bike to take?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...da46864c36.jpg

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Mikej 11-11-2018 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fogrider (Post 2453593)
Nice read, maybe when the kids are done with college...the question is how many bike to take?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...da46864c36.jpg

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Is that your van? More pics and info needed-

fogrider 11-11-2018 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikej (Post 2453615)
Is that your van? More pics and info needed-

Nah, it's too bada$$...

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likebikes 11-11-2018 06:51 PM

that's like a 150k+ van, right?

Mikej 11-11-2018 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by likebikes (Post 2453642)
that's like a 150k+ van, right?

Easy

Mikej 11-11-2018 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by likebikes (Post 2453642)
that's like a 150k+ van, right?

I’d say around 130, not seeing much more than a 4x4 lifted and wheels - no aluminess bumbpers, roof racks or solar, looks like a passenger van?

likebikes 11-11-2018 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikej (Post 2453650)
I’d say around 130, not seeing much more than a 4x4 lifted and wheels - no aluminess bumbpers, roof racks or solar, looks like a passenger van?

extended roof and a vent pretty much confirms it's been built out with a cmper setup inside.

and heck, that's $1000+ in wheels/tires sitting there.

jischr 11-11-2018 07:53 PM

Saw similar Mercedes at Quinalt on the Olymic peninsula. That one was a bit more angular in shape but still a 4-wheel drive Mercedes camper. Never did see anyone around it but it was in a day visitor space and gone the next morning. Looked tres kool.

sooshi 11-11-2018 08:13 PM

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I have a Sprinter and I'm in this wayyyyyy less than what everyone is ball parking. It's actually a really great build too: soundproofed, insulated, storage, removable bed, separate battery bank, solar and a few other niceties. I don't have a 4x4 which kept cost down but I live in So. California so no real need for it. I also have the low roof because I plan to do the same pop top as pictured down the road but in the mean time it's totally functional as is.

Such a great setup for quick MTB excursions out of town.

steveoz 11-11-2018 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eddief (Post 2453510)
read this on the net and wondered if my time is done for this sort of adventure. maybe something inspirational for you...or your kids?

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...b0e843889761bc

that sounds awesome - but wonder what they did for money - gas and food are not free....

RFC 11-11-2018 09:37 PM

"Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck.

Clean39T 11-11-2018 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by steveoz (Post 2453695)
that sounds awesome - but wonder what they did for money - gas and food are not free....

Instagram... #vanlife gets all the hits :banana:


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