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sell converted vans

/r/vandwellermarketplace

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Is this a terrible idea?

I know that stealth is totally eliminated here, but the back of my CRV isn’t cutting it for two people and a dog and I’m just hoping to save for a better van in the meantime.

Are the miles too high or can the diesel engine reasonably take it?

14 Comments
2024/05/06
04:44 UTC

5

Is a 1990 Aerostar sought after

My cousin owns this van and it has been sitting on his property for years. He says it’s in good shape so I’m debating if I want to make it livable and the try to sell it.

8 Comments
2024/05/02
18:17 UTC

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This seems like a good deal if anyone is looking for a solo option.

It’s not mine, I know the guy selling it though.

1 Comment
2024/04/29
19:07 UTC

18

Where to find stepvans

I see folks getting stepvans out of California not able to meet emissions, but when I look at sites like commercial truck trailer I never see any that are reasonably priced, any ideas?

13 Comments
2024/04/20
16:20 UTC

2

Tips

Hey I own a pro master city 2016 I use it for work hvac work sometimes I drive more then work I usually saly do repairs love the gas millage on it but it now has 140k miles and worries me I want to buy another van reliable that will last 250k miles plus if I could get a engine that saves gas I will but reliability and lasting over 200k miles is important any tips

2 Comments
2024/04/19
05:34 UTC

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Should I buy a 1992 Ford E-159?

Hi,

I’m making the jump to van life after being interested for a long while and like most feeling gutted by the raising rent cost. So after saving for 2 years, I decided the best course would be to attempt to find a semi or fully converted van that has at least the major components like solar, plumbing, electricity, vent fan, heat and AC, a toilet, storage and a bed. I have a limited budget of 9k and this falls right below at 8,500 and I have a credit card I can use for an additional 4k. The one problem with the van is that it has a blown head gasket and will need a replacement engine. I am waiting to get the quote from the mechanic but was told to budget around 3500. I also asked the mechanic to do a full work up to see if there’s anything else that would be needed.

My family thinks it’s a little beat up however I love it and my mechanic thinks it’s worth it to replace the engine as getting a van and doing it myself can be pricey and will most likely end up being more as I would need to buy supplies and there is a learning curve.

The goal is to put away what I was paying in rent and after a year use as a deposit for home. For context my rent is 2300.

I included a video.

43 Comments
2024/04/15
15:41 UTC

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