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Get your last few things prepared, make your favorite food, and get a nice good nights sleep. Congrats on finally being able to get out there. If you don't mind me asking, where will you be "setting up camp." Also, could you post some more pics please? I'm in love with your truck, and I want to...

Welcome Az! That's a great looking truck you've got! Make sure to post more of it in the Trucks section. You've already got me drooling over it! I can't wait to see what you'll do with her. Cheers!

Welcome Rappy! I'm young like yourself. I think a lot of us younger folks are starting to realize we can do away with traditional living as well as reduce our carbon footprint. What did you have planned for work/travel? What kind of vehicle in particular are you looking to buying? Cheers!

Good to know theres still people out there who can do their own work! +1 on the screens and magnets. Those things are a blessing in spring when the bugs are out full swing! I noticed you wanted solar, and Goal Zero makes a good foldable solar panel with built in USB charger called the Sherpa, as...

Regarding your thoughts on the Previa, I like them, but they wouldn't be my first choice. They are mid-engine with the engine right under the drivers seat, and can be a huge pain to find parts for and because the engine is right under the body, the interior can get quite hot, and they can be...

SubieLivin, welcome. Sounds like you an I have the same feelings. I'm also a 22 yr old man, two kids and a wife though. I completely understand wanting to shake off the mos and become less traditional in my way of living. Sounds like you have a good future ahead of you. Please allow me to make a...

I like the idea of using windshield shades. I use them a lot when I go camping. I have a few cut to fit and then i use window tack to hold them in place. Great minds think alike!

In addition to what Dusty said, buy a BUNCH of desiccant packets and lay them out everywhere, and park the RV in an area that gets lots of sunshine. The heat from the sunshine combined with the desiccant will draw out excess moisture. When the packets are filled with moisture, repeat the process...

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry for your loss. I understand how hard it can be. Let me ask you this. Is there any reason you're deciding on a minivan instead of a larger more roomy cargo/passenger van or truck with a camper? Also, if you're set on buying a Japanese van, I'd go for the Sienna...

I like your plan regarding storage in the Forester. I might suggest upgrading to a Yeti cooler or an Engel cooler. Those are high quality marine coolers that can hold ice for nearly two weeks if taken good care of. I have a two-burner coleman camp stove, and while it is very convenient and...

Requ21, I was just curious as to what you do for storage of larger items like food prep, propane burner(if you have one), and so on?

Rando, the truck is looking great. Any updates on the progress?

Hey Differently, the first thing I want to say is your truck looks fantastic! Super clean looking. I have a '98 Ranger with a similar style high top camper. It had a busted side window and a missing rear window. After fixing both of those, I used household grade transparent silicone around the...

Thanks OffGrid, great setup to build after. AKRV- I thought I'd mainly just show my setup as it sits right now. However, I use my truck as a daily driver, but I like to camp in it, but also use it to haul stuff. So nothing I put in the bed has a permanent "home." It needs to change to my daily...

I thought I'd just post some pics of my little Ranger so you guys can give suggestions, advice, or anything else. She's a '98 Ford Ranger Supercab XLT, 3.0L V6, 5-speed stick, 2WD, 31x10.5x15" Nexen Roadian M/T tires with full size spare, and a Pioneer hi-top shell. She's mainly my daily driver...

I'm also in Tucson, and the Walmart on Wetmore and 1st Ave. regularly have RVs and box trucks parked at the far edge of the parking lot. I'm sure you would go unnoticed. Also, I'm a mechanic, so if you're ever in need, just PM me and I'll see if I can help you out with mechanical issues. I know...

You should post some pics of the van and your sleeping setup. Where are you in AZ?

Thank you guts for the info. Dusty- As a mechanic, I've learned the ins and outs of vans, and im not a huge fan of vans due to everything being crammed into the doghouse and what not. I like having an engine bay to easily work in. However, mydad had a '84 Econoline conversion van back when we...

I'm currently building my Ranger in a similar matter. Are you traveling solo, or with a partner/pet? Sometimes the added weight/supplies of extra gear should be take into account. If you MUST take the donut spare, I recommend getting a rooftop rack for the cab and putting the donut there. It...

Well back in the day I had a pseudo bed setup. It was a set of plywood that I had a 3" memory foam mattress topper to lay down on top. But I still regularly use the bed to haul bikes and stuff so nothing is permanently set in place. For now, I just have everything movable so I can access gear...