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I've been reading some of the other threads about how to safely handle food in bear territory. I'll be living in an aluminum commercial-grade camper shell on my pickup bed. I have a restricted diet, so I'll be needing to keep food in my 12-volt compressor fridge, which due to weight limitations...

Do you folks have any suggestions for the best mirrors/backup camera/other tool to see behind my truck camper when I need to back up? Thanks!

Thanks for your suggestions, and for sharing your own experiences. For now, I won't be living full time in my van. I still co-own a home with my sister. But I want to to travel for a few months, and since I a have a lot of allergies and chemical sensitivities, I though that creating my own...

How hard is it to get insurance coverage for a van that you've converted to live in?   What is the best way to go about doing that, and what should you say or not say?  By the way, I live in Virginia.  Thanks!

I just noticed an ad for an old Chevy Express in really good condition EXCEPT they had knocked a lot off the purchase price because they can't get it to shift out of 2nd gear. Your Q-tip suggestion might make a really easy fix for that! (Hee, hee!) ...or maybe it really needs a full...

Great post summarizing the strengths and possible issues with the big 3 brands of vans, Gideon33w! Not sure how I missed that great resource with all my browsing. Thank you for the work you put into that! One thing I worry about when considering really old vehicles (like pre-2000) is having...

Thanks for the suggestions.  Are you saying that an interior with a 6' height is considered a hightop, and not a mid conversion top?  I need to allow 4-6" for insulating the floor and ceiling (combined), so if I don't want to bump my head, I think I'll need an initial height of at least 5' 9" to...

Hi, folks, I've been spending hour after hour going through previous posts on this forum, trying to get a feel for my options.  I'm planning on an extended trip through mostly Wyoming, Utah, and maybe Arizona this year. I plan to live out of my van most of the time over many months, primarily...