Finally Going to Do it!

[Charlie]

Howdy.&nbsp; <br>This is my first post, so hi!<br>I am very excited because on the 23rd of February I am going to finally move out of my apartment and into a van.&nbsp; This is something that my heart had been telling me to do for a while, it just makes so much sense to me.&nbsp; I have a job but I can see most of my income going into simply renting my apartment and commuting costs, both will be eradicated with this move but with it comes a whole new lifestyle and new challenges.&nbsp; I have been researching this concept for a while, and even was going to do it but got cold feet, this time its really happening and im a little nervous but excited.&nbsp; Im scouring craigslist for a stealth van hopefully like the one pictured.<br>I hope not only to save $$, but also connect with nature, and just simplify everything.<br><br>I look forward to reading all the posts here, lots of info I see.<br><IMG border=0 hspace=0 alt="" align=baseline src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a258/disturbedpatron/van.jpg"><br>

 

[KatieinKansas]

<font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hi Charlie,</span></font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's fun, isn't it? &nbsp;...Awakening to new possibilities.. ...Dreaming about what you want... ..And taking the steps, one day at a time, that'll make your heart smile. &nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for your post. &nbsp;It echoes a lot of my feelings. &nbsp;I'm learning so much from this group and I know that you will too. &nbsp;</span></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Katie</span></font></div>

 

[cyndi]

Welcome, Charlie! Glad you're here! I'll&nbsp;look forward&nbsp;your updates and experiences with your transition.<br><br>The van in the picture is your new home? Very stealth!<br>

 

[Les H]

Hi Charlie, welcome!

 

[Charlie]

Hi everyone, thanks for the warm welcomes;<br>like some other newbies, I was reading along for a while before joining, and would like to thank you guys for your replies especially in the electrical section of the forums <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif"><br>NO, I havent gotten the van yet, blkjaak,&nbsp;the extended length looks awesome, im scouring craigslist daily.<br>

 

[WanderingRonin]

Welcome and good on ya for making up your mind to do this. I gotta tell you, it is challenging in some ways, but man... &nbsp;it is a lot of fun if you approach it with a good positive mindset. &nbsp;The savings are great and seeing your money go to mostly you is a great feeling. Good luck! These folks on here are some of the best and most competent of van campers. I am learning a lot still and having a good time in my van home (3 months now).

 

[MaximumRide]

Welcome!<br><br>Nice van!&nbsp; something like that what I hope to get. <br><br>LOL all this stealth talk, it's like we are secret agents. Quick! someone's coming, put down the antennas and listening devices!<br><br><br>

 

[Vanimal]

Welcome to the fam! Your in the right spot!