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  1. deryk_the_gypsy

    An Interesting minivan stealth build video

    hey folks, I saw this on youtube and figured I would share it.    It is using a fold out bed (very vw van styled) I like the extra ventilation he devised.  The minivan 2nd row drivers side window opens/closes, he built an enclosure along the top of the window so he only needs to open it 2-3...
  2. deryk_the_gypsy

    Ceiling Liner For a 2010 FTC

    Hello Folks!  Started some work on Dobby!  I got my Maxxfan deluxe in on sunday, poured hard all day monday...seems to be holding out the weather, also added a marine brass ceiling light with red or white led's.  Got The floor in yesterday.  Polyurethaned some nice faced sheets.  I needed 2 4x8...
  3. deryk_the_gypsy

    Well I did it...Introducing "Dobby" my 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT

    Well I have been looking for the last few months, I like the nv200, but I would be leery of the older models because of the transmissions.  Would I consider a 2020 model...possibly.  A 2013/14  nah.  I like the look of the promaster city but they were out of my budget.  Looked at a few minivans...
  4. deryk_the_gypsy

    Hello Folks!

    Sorry, I never posted an intro, so here it is!  I am 51 from NJ.  Had a fall on the job in 2017, several types of treatments and finally a spinal fusion last year...and ended up filing for disability last month.  Sucks but such is life.  I am not currently Vandwelling, but it was always...
  5. deryk_the_gypsy

    Well the time to buy is coming soon

    Hello folks! I have been looking at a few of the smaller cargo vans.  My favorite of them is 2013 Ford Transit Connect xlt wagon premium.  Found 2 with 40k miles good carfax's  Both around 12k. I have checked out and going to look at a 2015 nissan nv200 tomorrow and might go look at the...
  6. deryk_the_gypsy

    Former fleet owned 2015/16 Ram Promaster City models

    Hello Folks, I am wondering about the former fleet owned models I see for sale.  Most have 80k to 100k on them around 10-12k for sale.  I wouldn't be living in it, more daily driver and weekend travels type use.  I have read high highway miles are better than high city miles, but being this is...
  7. deryk_the_gypsy

    Traveling and pain management

    Hello Folks! Just a little back story.  I am 51, last summer had a metal staircase collapse under me at work...ended up with a L5/Sacrum fusion, and my back is a mess.  They wanted to put me out on disability but I need 3 more years at my job to get a pension so I am trying to stick it out...
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