Debs

[Deborah Cazalas]

Hello , Im looking forward to meeting y'all. Ill be 62 next January.  Im on ssdi , its very low. I had health issures and my world became upside down , never in my wildest dreams think think could happen to me .I lost my home and filed bank ruptcy awhile back , I couldn't get an apartment because they check credit. Had to move in with my X  ..... and there is a reason exes are exes. I am ready to get out and travel and live MY life ! I can't sleep in my old 2 door echo. I want to ask if there are midsize vans?

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome Debs to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you. highdesertranger

 

[Wabbit]

Hi Debs and welcome. There are mid-sized vans. Depending on the space you are wanting, I've seen a few Chevy Astro vans that were very efficient in "space management". Best of luck to you and, as always, keep your chin up.

 

[SilverVoyager]

Hi Debs, I'm new here too and know what you mean about exs! Maybe you can borrow money from him before your escape. Lol.

 

[DLTooley]

Used minivans are common - typically the family will buy new and sell before it gets too old. The biggest concern for me is maintenance and of the automatic transmission in particular. I would not buy one without seeing those maintenance records.

Cargo vans are not likely a bunch more expensive and will be more durable, long term - at the expense of gas mileage.

 

[Kia girl]

Hi deb as one has already said minivans are ok. My last van I slept in was that and I feel like I had plenty of room in it. They can have a lot of issues though and can be expensive to fix. I also agree with dltooley about seeing the Maintance records before buying one.


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[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard !
Vans are everywhere .
Get a trusted mechanic to check one out before you buy .

 

[Honeys Park]

Hi Deb. My base camp and full timing journey started under bad circumstances too. Nice to meet you

 

[TurningPagesinVanlife]

Hi, Deb. I'm new here as well. I dwell in a Safari(Astro) van. It is considered mid-sized and it works well enough for me now. However, I've seen some awesome minivan setups that are the best on gas mileage and can be very space efficient. I think the Astro can still be a bit bulky sometimes, but my next van will be larger. Hope this helps!

 

[Deborah Cazalas]

Hi Debs, I'm new here too and know what you mean about exs! Maybe you can borrow money from him before your escape. Lol.

Hi, I'm just now getting back. I haven't made my escape yet

 

[Deborah Cazalas]

Welcome aboard !
Vans are everywhere .
Get a trusted mechanic to check one out before you buy .

Hello and thanks, I just now got back here. I was having trouble getting online. I have a 99 Chevy express 1500 , I put new tires on it, then I found out I need break pads. That will have to wait until next month.