2008 PT Cruiser

[YaaRV]

I purchased a 2008 PT Cruiser, a mini mini or micro van.  I will be measuring and planning the build out. My goal is to be on the road in May. The short interior dimensions will be a challenge ( I am 6 foot tall).  
    Have been reading the forums and Blog posts for a year plus.  Wonderful information: Thanks Bob and the forum posters.

 

[SaltySeaWitch]

Congrats on your purchase. Curious as to why you chose a PTC? Do you plan to full time in it? I would love to see pics of how you do the layout.

 

[YaaRV]

It picked me.  72K miles on it, Yakima rack, excellent mechanical condition, and super low price.  I paid cash, so no debt. Been looking for a year in the Portland area, vans are expensive, high mileage, and very beatup.  The small space forces me towards the minimalist end of the van dwelling spectrum.  My plan is 3 months van dwelling, 3 months near family, rinse and repeat.  In 18 months, will have saved enough money for a mini or full size van.
I plan to be at RTR 2017.

 

[LeeRevell]

I find it fascinating when someone makes a Utility Wagon into a camper/dwelling vehicle.  I will follow your project with interest.  Especially being a tall guy myself.
A buddy has a PT Cruiser, so I know how tight it is inside.

 

[sephson]

Here are a couple of threads that may give you some inspiration. They're for Kia Souls rather than PT Cruisers, but they are similar enough in size and design to the Cruiser that some of the ideas should adapt well enough.

https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Kia-Soul-it-can-be-done

https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-My-Future-Road-Tripper

 

[VJG1977]

Here is a couple more CRVL links to check out.

Life in a pt cruiser.

Prison Break, Part II: How to live in a Car or SUV

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[YaaRV]

Here are a couple of threads that may give you some inspiration. They're for Kia Souls rather than PT Cruisers, but they are similar enough in size and design to the Cruiser that some of the ideas should adapt well enough.

https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Kia-Soul-it-can-be-done

https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-My-Future-Road-Tripper

Great information.  Lots of clever and practical ideas.

 

[LeeRevell]

Be careful of adding weight.  The PT Cruiser is the stationwagon version of the Neon econocar, not a minivan.  It could be easily overloaded.