ot: 4 years in a camper van

[eddief]

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]

I read it this morning.

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

[MattTuck]

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]

Nice read, maybe when the kids are done with college...the question is how many bike to take?

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[Mikej]

Originally Posted by fogrider

Nice read, maybe when the kids are done with college...the question is how many bike to take?

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Is that your van? More pics and info needed-

[fogrider]

Originally Posted by Mikej

Is that your van? More pics and info needed-

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

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[likebikes]

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

[Mikej]

Originally Posted by likebikes

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

Easy

[Mikej]

Originally Posted by likebikes

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]

Originally Posted by Mikej

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by eddief

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]

"Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by steveoz

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

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