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Has anyone here added windows to their van?   Like, windows to a cargo van?  I'm just trying to get a ballpark figure of how much it costs to install a window, thanks.

<img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/dS/lK/K0/eu/Qu/OS/GS/eW/uX/El/cA_800.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/aS/bU/Pz/mc/Tm/3K/GU/V1/cF/2r/NQ_800.jpg" alt="" /><br />1997 Ford Extended High Top van - 66,000 miles - $4900<br /><br />Has a 5.4L Triton engine: &nbsp;only...

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I did this a few years ago, I got clever and thought what if I could basically get a greyhound bus pass ($500 for 2 months nearly unlimited rides in that time) and go all over the country to take city photos, basically sleeping in the bus? &nbsp;Well, I did just that. &nbsp;I went to over 20...

Well, for example:<br /><br />'97 to '03 Ford E Series vans with Triton 4.6 and 5.4L engines (which are probably most of them) are known to have blown spark plug problems, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix (it won't happen to everyone, but many have complained about this problem.)<br...

Which would be the best brand van to buy? &nbsp;Especially for safety and reliability?<br /><br />Ford E-Series (and with what engine(s))?<br /><br />Chevrolet Express (and with what engine(s))?<br /><br />Dodge Ram van (and with what engine(s))?<br /><br />

Nevermind, the guy sold it yesterday. &nbsp;Argh, I knew about this van for 2 months, it didn't occur to me until today that it was probably a good deal after all.

Also, according to Carfax service records, it has been routinely serviced all the way to a year ago. &nbsp;It has 33 service records.<br /><br />Examples of service records:<br /><br />4/25/2007 - 93,910:<br />Oil and filter changed<br />Brake fluid flushed/changed<br />Ignition lock cylinder...

I originally dismissed this van because of the complexity in getting rid of the lift, its age, and possible sign of a side impact collision. &nbsp;However, this is the only van I've seen with big enough back doors to be able to stuff in a 5 foot balloon (for doing balloon aerial photography.)...

^ Maybe gas mileage?

^^ The back of the CRV is 6 ft long behind the seats if the back seats are removed. &nbsp;I happen to be almost 6 ft tall.

^ I'm not native to Tucson, my friends are all in California (L.A. especially.)

BTW, are airbags really that important? &nbsp;I cringe on compromising my safety just to get a cheaper vehicle.

BTW, I posted about this on a forum of with retired mechanics helping, they said that it is suspicious and to check underneath the carpets for moisture. &nbsp;I'm wondering if its worth the 120 mile drive again...

^^ It's a lot easier to buy a van when you yourself are a mechanic...

I do have a Honda CRV, however it's mpg is not as good as I'd like (18-27), and I was thinking of giving it to my mom since she needs a reliable vehicle. &nbsp;I noticed that the Hyundai Accent is a hatchback not much smaller in interior space than the CRV and gets about 30 mpg city and 40 mpg...

I've been considering to buy a fullsize van, however I'm having a hard time to find a good van, and...<br /><br /> I already own a 2007 Honda CR-V. &nbsp;What do you think about this for cardwelling?<br /><br /><img src="http://img2.netcarshow.com/Honda-CR-V_2007_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg" alt=""...

My only other issue with this is its low MPG (11 - 15 mpg.) &nbsp;I remember driving my dad's SUV around the silicon valley and remember just how much money I had to spend in gasoline (that got about 12 - 15 mpg.)

^ It's not so much the price but the amount of risk I'm taking on something (vandwelling, likely fulltime) that I don't even know will succeed or not.<br /><br />I'm not a dishonest person so I'd have a hard time selling a vehicle to someone if the vehicle had serious problems, as a result I'd...

^ So much for the advice on the cheap rv living website: &nbsp;http://cheaprvliving.com/Howtochooseavehicle.html<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">"&nbsp;For $2000&nbsp;<br />or less you can buy a good used car, van or pickup"<br /><br /><br />Sorry, it's things like looking for a used...