AmberCamper
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Hi there,
I'm a new poster here, soon to be van dweller. I found Bob on Youtube, then this forum and am very inspired to start living the lifestyle.
At first I was interested in class B, like a PleasureWay, Roadtrek, etc. Then realized I'd rather "my way" and buy a van to convert to my "minimalistic" type specifications. Vans used to build class b's are usually Dodge Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit or a Sprinter.
I personally prefer the Ford Transit. New ones on a dealer lot run in the 30-40k range. I have some money for a down payment but will have to finance the rest....leading to maybe $300/mo or so payment. Would likely be able to pay this off in ~3 years.
I notice posters that seem to have no problem buying a used van for under 5k. That would make me nervous as I intend to travel with it. I'm also not a mechanic. However I'm willing to learn.
What do you think --- is buying NEW worth it?
-Amber
I'm a new poster here, soon to be van dweller. I found Bob on Youtube, then this forum and am very inspired to start living the lifestyle.
At first I was interested in class B, like a PleasureWay, Roadtrek, etc. Then realized I'd rather "my way" and buy a van to convert to my "minimalistic" type specifications. Vans used to build class b's are usually Dodge Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit or a Sprinter.
I personally prefer the Ford Transit. New ones on a dealer lot run in the 30-40k range. I have some money for a down payment but will have to finance the rest....leading to maybe $300/mo or so payment. Would likely be able to pay this off in ~3 years.
I notice posters that seem to have no problem buying a used van for under 5k. That would make me nervous as I intend to travel with it. I'm also not a mechanic. However I'm willing to learn.
What do you think --- is buying NEW worth it?
-Amber