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I understand that the price is going to give many of you pause for concern, and I will welcome any debate or criticism over that topic. I would like to add though that I work, and will continue to work full time and have minimal debt.  I know these vans are new so I don't expect that old time...

Thanks for keeping up with the thread guys, I really appreciate everyone's experience in these matters. Hey camper, as far as the swamp cooler do I need to be concerned about all the moisture they put out in relation to any electronics or specific materials I put into the van?

I guess I need to consider the bed a bit more. It's not that I'd be blocking the back doors, the storage underneath the bed would be accessible from opening the back doors. It just seems that area makes the most sense from a space utilization stand point. However, I fold out bed is a better...

Lol, you guys hijacked my thread!!! So I'm going to get started on the blueprints today, and as such have more questions for you wonderful folk. So the floor plan is based off the 140" wheelbase 2006 Dodge Sprinter with a high roof. This is best case scenario if I can find one. Dimensions can...

The Texas summer is one of my primary concerns. Might just have to do what bob said and either post an ad for a cheap hook up from someone, or bite the bullet for 4 months and drop anchor at an rv park. We shall see.

I know I'm still in the honeymoon phase of this plan of mine, but I do find it very funny that while driving around town I now find myself paying very close attention to all the cargo vans I see daily and the viability of each one. It's no longer, oohhh look at the nice Ferrari, but instead...

Trust me, I'm grappling with this same thing in my head currently. I need a van that can reliably get me to work every day, and something I can take long distances on the weekend (burning man, mardi gras, state parks, fishing trips, ect). If an older vehicle like yours can do that and still get...

That is really encouraging to hear. I had already looked into the reliability of the new sprinters around the 2007 model year, and did see a fair mention of problems being reported. However most of which were not with the the engine, which is one of the main reasons I like the sprinter. Those...

I really like the Dodge Sprinters. Most all of them are diesels so I wouldn't mind getting one with around 150k miles in the range of 15k. I'm worried about the reliability and the cost of maintenance on something manufactured by MB though.

As far as installing an AC unit into the van, what is the best option for keeping it stealth and dealing with the condensation. If I can decide what van I'm likely going to purchase, I can begin to put together some preliminary blue prints. I know for a fact the first thing I would want to do...

Sucks about the AC but thanks for the heads up about that issue. Texas summers can be hellish. Are there places that rent out cheap garage space that I could use as a workshop and plug in or is that wshful thinking? Paying an rv park would really cut into my savings.

I dont plan to quit, vandwelling is just an alternative living style while im working in and around austin.

I'm happy to see so much input already! I forgot to directly mention that I would be using this vehicle for commuting to work as well. With that being the case, would multiple batteries be a feasible and or practical means of powering a small portable AC? What about if I installed solar panels...

Let me begin by describing myself and listing my goals, so that way maybe this newbie can get a little reality injected into his thinking. I am 23 years old, and am working as an apprentice electrician with the union in Austin TX. All things considered it is reliable and pays well. I don't plan...