Tylerjames_606
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Hello All,
I'm currently on the Hunt for a Ford E350 or Chevy Express with a Hi top to build my first van. My goal is to not go crazy with the build but make it functional for what I do. My goal is to have a bed that can fit my fiance and I (our height 5'11" / 5'4"), I love the idea of having the bed in the back but raised almost in the Hi Top so I can fit our mountain bikes under the bed. Similar to the setups you see in sprinter vans. I was hoping someone has some insight on this, are the any pointers or past experience anyone can share maybe with doing the same setup? I'm planning on insulating the van, I'm from the north east, then after that a fridge, counter top for cooking when raining and storage. The most time we would be spending is a week at a time, mostly weekends.
Ideally I want a van to have a place to sleep inside when its bad weather, when we get stuck half way somewhere on a trip and have to stealth camp, or free camp grounds. We spend out time rock climbing / mountain biking the most on the trips so storage is key.
Any pictures of similar setups would be much appreciated with the high bed idea. Happy Holidays!
I'm currently on the Hunt for a Ford E350 or Chevy Express with a Hi top to build my first van. My goal is to not go crazy with the build but make it functional for what I do. My goal is to have a bed that can fit my fiance and I (our height 5'11" / 5'4"), I love the idea of having the bed in the back but raised almost in the Hi Top so I can fit our mountain bikes under the bed. Similar to the setups you see in sprinter vans. I was hoping someone has some insight on this, are the any pointers or past experience anyone can share maybe with doing the same setup? I'm planning on insulating the van, I'm from the north east, then after that a fridge, counter top for cooking when raining and storage. The most time we would be spending is a week at a time, mostly weekends.
Ideally I want a van to have a place to sleep inside when its bad weather, when we get stuck half way somewhere on a trip and have to stealth camp, or free camp grounds. We spend out time rock climbing / mountain biking the most on the trips so storage is key.
Any pictures of similar setups would be much appreciated with the high bed idea. Happy Holidays!