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I've thought about when I get a van that that would look for a 10000 BTU portable air conditioner/heat-pump that has two air ducts (don't get the one hose units as it sends a large volume of your cool inside air outside - total waste) and then crack the unit open to remove any weights there are...

Thanks! I will keep all this in mind. So far Fords have been in the lead of which to get (if I don't get a Nissan).

I'm considering a sprinter myself. I have done some mechanical work before. I've changed a thermostat, fan switch, alternator, etc.. I like the easy access to components. They are very expensive though unless I buy someone else's problem.

Hi, Yesterday for work we rented a 14' GMC box truck that used a van base for a move. But after only an hour on the road, I was feeling constrained tightly. I couldn't stretch my legs and had to keep them in flat foot on floor position pretty much the whole time. And the seat - it was bolt...

Personally, I would find it intolerable to sleep in a car. My Matrix has fold down rear seat and fold flat passenger too so it sorta makes a flat sleeping area. But to have my possessions with me and having to pee at night etc. - forget it. Add another person. - wow! That would be rough. But I...

BTW, if there is anyone here with a step van who urban stealth camps, I'd really like to get an idea of where you park, how common are knocks late at night etc..

BTW, I would love a sprinter mega top, but they are so expensive! You can get them cheap, but with 275,000+ miles on it or so. Buying one of those for $5k, I wonder how much an engine and transmission redo would cost. Plus other stuff can go wrong... Thanks for all the feedback!

I understand Diesel engines would be more expensive to repair. But what about the total cost of ownership? With that in mind, do you think diesels are more less or same as gas regarding total cost of ownership?

Good tips, thanks! I will keep this in mind.

I'm keeping my eyes open for a high top too. That is a good compromise. I'm still open to the whole never get to stand up at home regular van though as well. Good thoughts on the parking/driving aspect.

I would tell her you'd move in a house if she will indenture herself to the monthly payments.

Hi Willy, thanks for your input. I know whatever I get will be a guzzler, but might as well minimize as much as a possible. Though to be able to stand - that would be sweet! I'm still considering getting one. MK7: you're totally right - in a residential area they would be a bust I would guess...

Interesting. I will keep both things in mind!

BTW, that van is a super sweet deal - it even has a generator that no doubt runs on diesel. Super convenient. 34k miles, 1999 year - $13k. Someone ought to nab it.

Hi. I noticed this nice step van today online: http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1999-gmc-step-van/3193777338-canoga-park-ca/ . I wouldn't buy this van now because I'm not ready to pull the trigger, but I was wondering about the stealth capabilities of a step van. To my mind they would stand out...

LFM: thanks for the info about extended vans. I had thought about that before - where the extension is at - behind the wheels or before it. It seems like you prefer behind the rear wheels to keep the maneuvering abilities. I suppose you can tell just by looking at it. I will keep this in mind...

That is great mileage. I'm not too familiar with diesel vehicles but I am open to it. I wonder if you could add another fuel tank below the van and do that vegetable oil burning conversion to a diesel van and fill up with used oil when you can find a source. Thanks!

Thanks Tara and OM!

Thanks to both of you. I'm getting the sense that maybe a small engine wouldn't be a good idea over all.

Hi, What are your thoughts about extended vans? My initial thoughts were that I would like to have the largest cargo van possible but with a small engine for fuel economy. But upon my initial research it seems that they don't make extended vans with small engines. They seem to all be one ton...