Accrete
Explorer
I think that basic concept (beta testing an interior) is underrated. We had a blast dreaming/tweaking/modding-again and camping all the while.
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Thom
What would you buy for $40k?
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Thom
Wow..seems like a pretty nice price! I'll have to take this into consideration. Just not sure we need all that.
Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, I really think that this is the approach we will take. Last summer we rented a Dodge Caravan from escape campervans and explored the southern sierra for two weeks and absolutely loved it. It was a very basic (and small) setup...seats folded into bed in the middle, and had a sink, slide out stove, and fridge in the back hatch. Being able to wake up, cook breakfast, and continue down the road was great! We also did a few 2 night backpack trips, and the fridge was able to stay running and cold while not draining the battery. The only real downside to this van was the inability to stand up inside....also, a hot shower would have been nice (and toilet for the mrs.). That trip really got us interested in the idea to buy a van and convert to a camper.
I wish that there were reasonable rentals for larger camper vans (ie. roadtrek or sprinter) so that we can get a feel for the size/layout, but just can't seem to justify spending $500 a day for a rental. Heck a 2 week trip at this rate would be a nice downpayment on a van.
dazdconfsd
Observer
If I was looking to buy prebuilt, I'd give this a look
http://asheville.craigslist.org/rvs/5670266978.html
The extra cash could pay for some upgraded suspension and a lot of traveling.
http://asheville.craigslist.org/rvs/5670266978.html
The extra cash could pay for some upgraded suspension and a lot of traveling.
Thanks! I need to start keeping my eye out a little more. While I am not a fan of the roof on this one, or the high mileage, the price is attractive.
SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
Check out the sportsmobile website. They have a section of preowned rigs at each of their locations. I saw a pretty nice looking one for 40k... But it was the 5.4L V8. Not a bad engine at all but definitely not the V10 of 7.3L.
Also, I've used http://www.searchcraigslist.org/ to search all of the craigslist pages...kind of works. I hate that CL wont give you a search all function.
Also, I've used http://www.searchcraigslist.org/ to search all of the craigslist pages...kind of works. I hate that CL wont give you a search all function.
Backcountry Pursuit
Risk Taker
I use searchtempest.com. I like the interface of it a little better. They both do the job though. It's how I found my van in Cali with the rss alerts.
Backcountry Pursuit
Risk Taker
That thing with 4WD, 6"/35" would be soooooo rad.
SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
I wasn't aware of the one thanks for the link.
Does anyone else find it strange that Cl wont let you search within "x" amount of miles of your zip?
dazdconfsd
Observer
They actually do. It's under the options menu just below 'include nearby areas' They do not have a function to allow nation wide searches.
Iron Mike2
New member
Yes, I have always wondered about that myself. Not sure why?
Iron Mike2
New member
I use the nearby areas every time, but I still would like to go further out than 200 miles or have to keep selecting more nearby areas. But it's a free site so I shouldn't complain.
Iron Mike2
New member
I use the nearby areas every time, but I still would like to go further out than 200 miles or have to keep selecting more nearby areas. But it's a free site so I shouldn't complain.
JonathanML
Northstar
FYI, 4x4 van, low miles, excellent condition, just posted for sale on forum and listed here on VT Craigslist: https://vermont.craigslist.org/rvs/5712737633.html As the seller, happy to talk, regards, jml