11 years in a Dodge

[wrcsixeight]

Hello all.<br /><br />Glad to be aware of this place now. I bought this Van in '01 after returning from spending 3 years travelling overseas.<br /><br />My first forays into Van dwelling was in South Africa, in a '73 Westfalia, and after 2 weeks I was hooked. &nbsp;I lived in that Vw for 9 months, then a Holden Sedan in OZ for 13 months, then a Nissan Van in NZ for 9 months, and more time spent vehicleless in other countries along the way<br /><br />I've got a pretty good deal going on now in terms of parking, and comforts.<br /><br />I've spent way too much time and money making the ultimate rolling man cave over the last decade. &nbsp;But now I am little discontent with this life, but can't imagine living in a stick and brick, paying somebody else's mortgage, and toeing the line of American style consumerism.<br /><br />&nbsp;I Hope to be able to contribute what I learned along the way in my travels, how I turned my Van into the mechanically sound rolling man cave/ office/ workVan, to those interested.<br /><br />Hope this finds you all well.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

 

[sl1966]

Greetings and Welcome! This is a good place for information because of the great membership we have here!<br /><br /><br />

 

[akrvbob]

Hello, wrcsixeight, welcome to the group! it sounds like you have led a very interesting life with all that foreign travel. I imagine most of us here will envy you that! Going to NZ has always been at the top of my bucket list. <br /><br />Do you mind if I ask you what your discontent with the life is? Like you, I can't imagine living any other way. Bob<br /><br /><br />

 

[wrcsixeight]

Thanks for the welcome.<br /><br />Hard to put a finger on the source of discontent, so many things just nibbling at the back of my mind, making sleep difficult.<br /><br />Just tired of the judgement of Friends/Family&nbsp;acquaintances&nbsp;who cant realize I never wanted what they wanted and worked for. &nbsp;<br /><br />My feet are getting real itchy, but the funds are too low to leave my comfort zone, and as much travelling as I have done, I did it all alone.<br /><br />

 

[Les H]

Welcome to the forum! Hope you will share some of your stories with us

 

[blkjak]

welcome .... blkjak

 

[She]

Welcome I too can't wait to hear your stories and please show us your home....we love pictures!!!&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[Fireweed]

Welcome to the group!&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[Mortisha]

Hello and Welcome&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[yesican]

Welcome aboard.<br />Rae

 

[Journeyman]

Welcome to the tribe. Pics, pics, pics .....<br />Alot of the reason that I hang out on this forum is the like minded people here. I don't have to worry about what my friends and family say, I never hear those things here.

 

[greybeard23]

Welcome and glad you found this place.&nbsp; It has been a wealth of information for me, and I imagine you would have alot to share that could assist alot of us.

 

[PYSCHOWard]

Welcome aboard Buddy, Glad to see ya HERE.

 

[wrcsixeight]

Thanks again all.<br />Good seeing you over here too PSychoWard.<br /><br />I started a build thread in the Share your conversion progress subforum. &nbsp;Lots of interior pics!<br /><br /><a href="/post/89-Dodge-Camper-conversion-6012222">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/89-Dodge-Camper-conversion-6012222</a>

 

[angeli]

Welcome wrcsixeight!&nbsp; I'm headed over to your thread!&nbsp; I hope that you solve the mystery of the discontent that is bothering you, and we're awfully glad you are here.&nbsp; Peace.

 

[joey]

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[karl]

Glad this got kicked back up to the top- missed it first time 'round.<br />Interesting read.