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Hello! I just got my 2004 Chevy Express Van in December and I am about to take it on its first trip next week, down to Texas, over to NOLA and back up to Minnesota. I'd be happy to connect up this summer. There are some pretty good camping options close to the Metro -- I am guessing that is...

Thanks for the reminder to get a spare key before I go on my trip next week.

Hi Brian, That's a lot to deal with, I hope the better news continues to flow in. I am sorry your wife needs hospice but I hope you can both get the care and help you need.

Hey there and welcome! I used to work in the ham world, at a company that did DSP noise and tone suppression ... if any of you ever use that type of product. That looks like a nice rig. You mentioned you are taller, can you stand up inside?

Hi Tina, Are you on FB at all? A couple of good solo female van groups over there ... I need to check out the female thread here too. Welcome!

Is there anything specific we should be telling our insurance agent when we do this? Just that we are renting a private individual's van or ? TIA

Hi Teresa, I wonder if there are any new ones on this list you haven't seen before. I just found this. 22 CAMPER VAN RENTAL COMPANIES FOR YOUR US ROAD TRIP https://bearfoottheory.com/campervan-rental-companies-us-road-trip/ Hope it helps. Lori Ann

Dang, that's cold and I live in Minnesota! I bought my van in CA and had to drive it back to Minnesota in late December, when the snowstorm shut down I90 in SD for a couple of days. We had bought an electric car blanket and the converter to hook up to my battery, but we also shipped our old...

Just saying welcome! I've also been thinking about renting a van in certain locales because I am in Minnesota and just trying to get to some places I want to visit, like PNW or FL would take far too long. I am also keeping my eyes peeled for rentals that don't have "tourist" all over them, so...

Welcome Matt, I do like FB for the groups. I find if I stay off the regular feed and just stick around in my supportive groups, I am happier. But I also agree with you that it is nice to find forums like this where you don't have to be on FB.

Welcome! Sounds like you have a great plan and are working it.

Welcome to the group. Getting out of debt is a good goal. Do you know of David Ramsey's 7 baby steps plan? I know a lot of people who follow it and it seems to be pretty solid.

Welcome! I may be a bit younger than you but also new to all of this and excited to find so much info and support on the web. I've found asking questions and doing something to get started goes a long way to getting to the next step of your plan. My first big trip is coming up on the 24th and...

Actually I think I have an small portable grill, so I should probably dig it out and see if I can fit it on the van. I am going to start running out of room. LOL But a good idea, thanks to both of you for the suggestion.

Yes, thank you. That tripod with the grill is exactly what I am thinking of -- I just didn't know what to call it. That's what I need to get. `````````` Trip Update My mechanic has confirmed he'll have my work done when I need it, AND he managed to find some used swivel seats to put into my...

I am hoping to go to Asheville NC in October for a conference and I am thinking of driving my van down there. I have yet to visit Asheville and have heard great things about it. Can you do stealth camping down there or ?

Welcome! And yes, wow, I bet you both have some fabulous stories to share. I'd love to see photos too.

Welcome! I specifically picked my 2004 Chevy Express because I wanted to start stealth. It will be interesting to see how it works as I get out there.

So are you hoping to go way up north into Minnesota? Want to stay on the North Shore near Lake Superior or thinking of the lakes area like Alexandria, Grand Rapids or Bemidji? Lots of great options up here ... come on up and enjoy our summers. They are great!

Thanks! I am now planning a trip down to Texas to visit my Dad, as he snowbirds down there.  Then I plan to drive over to NOLA and pick up my 49th and 50th states, which are LA and AL. If it works out, my daughter will fly in and join me for a couple of days, then I will drive back to MN. I...