Recent content by awilder

Thank you! I definitely will get it inspected, if I go. It's just further away than I'd like to go (with a toddler) so was wondering if anyone would convince me out of it and save me the trip. :-)

Thank you. He said he had it looked at at Firestone and they said it's surface rust, they could fix it if he wanted, but he chose not to. I guess I wonder even if it is surface rust, once you fix something like that, will it continue to spread? Even if what can be seen is fixable, is this...

Hi there, I'm wondering what you think of this vehicle. There is some surface rust underneath. Apparently it is just surface rust. Thoughts? Thank you. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/208776190413133/?ref=messenger_banner

I have thought about a cargo van and step van and am now coming around to a shorter school bus, maybe you were right highdesertranger! Mainly I am imagining us being out there and it being a rainy evening....where do you go when it’s rainy and you have kids in a van??  I know a short school bus...

That about covers it, thanks Bullfrog!

Wondering why I don’t see more conversions of this type of vehicle. Maybe there’s something I’m missing. The height appeals and you could probably sell the lift. This one is a 2007 Ford econoline e350 with 41k for 8k.

Hi there, I am thinking about going the route of a step van, box truck or school bus, but not yet sure if NY state allows commercial vehicles such as these to be insured as personal vehicles or rvs. Wondering if anyone has this info on NY. If it’s not possible I’ll keep to looking at cargo vans. O

So is the reason I see people with steps from the 80s the same as those with other older vehicles, that if you do know how to work on it yourself you can get a simpler, older vehicle? Not that older steps are more appealing than newer steps for some other reasons? I’m thinking about a small box...

Sorry bullfrog I know so little I don’t even know what you mean by come with their own garage...

Thanks. I have not heard of Quartzsite, will look into it. Are you saying they are easily serviceable by a mechanic? I was under the impression one should really fix em his or herself if going the step van route, or is that only older models? Also do you agree regular three hour drives (I live...

Thanks. The plan is to use the vehicle to get out of Brooklyn, NYC, so, regular 2-3 hour drives. I have a feeling a cargo is more for us at this point....the box shape and height and style is just so appealing. Don’t have a motorcycle but do have a 2 year old. :)

Hi there. I was thinking about getting a cargo van but am being lured by step vans. My question is, can someone with no mechanical know how and a small budget (at most 10k for vehicle and unclear but minimal budget for build and repairs) handle a step van? Or would I be in over my head/wallet?

Yeah. Think I have just grown tired of looking at white Chevy cargo vans.

This has me interested... 1973 Dodge Avenger “One of a Kind. This used to be a 1973 Dodge Motorhome... It's been rebuilt into a flatbed. 53000 MI. Starts right up. Reliable. Lots of new parts. The interior is all new wood.”

Any opinions on this vehicle? “2013 GMC Savanna G2500 Extended Cargo VAN AWD V8 FFV CARGO 5.3L With 68200 Mils, ONE OWNER, CLEAN TITLE, NO ACCIDENT, NEW TIRES, NEW ENGINE OIL” $9500