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Thanks for the list! We are going to look at the van today and have an inspection scheduled if we decide we want to buy it! I'll let y'all know how it goes. Wish us luck!

My daughter has hearing aids and moisture is a big issue. Here is a video of the drying cup that came with her hearing aids. We have used this same system to keep meds dry while backpacking in rain forests (especially here in the Pacific North West).

Minivanmotoman, Thanks  for your input. Your points are well said. We have slowly made a list of wants when it comes to the van as we test drove trucks/vans around town. We will leave for our adventure with a substantial savings account (we got lucky with the housing market in Portland). Our...

I like your perspective. Gives me a different way to look at it. And the thinking continues...

Thanks Firtree! Incredibly helpful info!!! I'm starting to get more comfortable with 108k mile van as we will have more money to put into it. Comfortable enough to drive 2 hours to see it at least. Thanks again!

Yes I know it sounds weird. We have two kids and my wife just wont go for the cargo van. The storage system I'm going to build will still give us a the ability to see out all the windows... mostly  ;)

Yes the passenger van is desired for the windows. Trucks and SUVs are a lot more for the same engine and I want the storage a van offers. I've found an Express 3500 that was owned by the state with 109k miles and it's an amazing price because they used it for a work van and trashed the seats...

Thanks for the advice Mattkcc. The unicorn I'm looking for is a 2500 with the 6.0 V8, 12 passenger. You're spot on with the road trip. All the unicorns I find are an hour away. Not too bad. Thanks again!

So the wife and I are ready to pull the trigger on a Chevy Express 2500 or 3500 passenger. We will be towing an RV. My question is what is the sweet spot for mileage? Obviously low miles is desirable but I've been watching Craig's List and other sites like a hawk and there are a ton of vans...

Yeah I'm looking for 2006-08 diesel, passenger or cargo. The prices are all over the place. It seems some dealers know these are coveted vans and some don't. I search nationwide using craigslist and cargurus etc but thanks for bringing up Facebook Marketplace. I'll have to look into that. I will...

We will be towing an RV. I've been searching for a Chevy 12 passenger diesel. Ideally with some windows but I can always add them. I find quite a few that will work but none in our area. So I'm curious how people go about this. I've read there are mobile inspection mechanics available. I suppose...

I'm new and excited! We (wife and 2 kids) are in the middle of transitioning to travel life. My wife was able to get a travel assignment so we have started the purge LOL! I'm looking for advice on purchasing a van when it's very far away from you. I continue to find van's that fit our criteria...