Recent content by drivan

Just so you know, I read your post. Just trying not to take up so much real estate. I'll try to respond to all your points. ;) 1. I've come across and read some your posts already (looking around the forums as I have). And I am impressed. Your experience is humbling for me. 2. Not interested...

That's what it seems like maki2. Tyvm.

Never heard of Spacekap, Maranda, or Tufport; thanks for sharing those ideas. I considered trucks with inserts, but I don't feel very pulled in that direction. It's funny, when I first came across the VanLife experience I favored the PM (it was soon after those models hit the market), and I...

Hey rruff o/ Really want to slow trip once around the states. Focus on Natl / State Parks or other Historical locations I've never been to. Would love to check out Canada every 2 to 3 years. Maybe even try for Alaska once. No interest right now south of the border. Perhaps seasonal work or...

Thanks for sharing again maki2. You've given me some more to think about and have given me some ideas to boot! Also, really appreciated the pics. They helped pull it together in my mind.

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If there's no rush to get all of it done now. Break it down in order of necessity - what do you need done first. Then, take that project on in easily manageable steps. Try to get a step done every day, or every week. Before you know it, it'll all be done, and you can look back on a steady rate...

So the vertical pieces end up having 2 x 1/8" width of aluminum? I assume this is for the entire length of those vertical pieces yes? Also, three additional questions: 1. What's involved with anchoring to the van? 2. Is there any welding involved? 3. What is the weight bearing of these...

Thanks for replying afblangley. Agreed. I imagine the PM and Transit are close cousins (different drivetrains though yeah?); I would prefer AWD (though not a deal breaker). Did some further looking into Chevy/GMC vans and realized there are benefits there too. One of my priorities is build...

Thanks for the idea maki2. TBH I have not seen anything in the videos I've watched about build using aluminum angle. Last night I did a brief google search and felt I did not find much. Do you know of any resources online I can look into?

Thanks for the responses, everyone! @jacqueg Love camping. Haven't done enough to soothe my heart as it needs but I can manage 30 degrees Fahrenheit for two weeks of tent camping. I love nature, always have. @eDJ_ Some bridges were already washed over I'm afraid. Not all. Trying to keep the...

Recently retired early. Thinking what to do, or where to go, now. I've been an infrequent lurker to the VanLife way for several years. Watching Bob's (and many others') videos, following hashtags, window shopping conversions, categorizing the VanLife know-how, recently binging 80/20 YT videos...