FocoChris

[FocoChris]

<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Hi All,</FONT></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Chris here. New to the forum.</FONT></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>A little about me:</FONT></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>Single guy, in my late 20’s, looking to move into a van full-time to pursue my passion of photography. I would like to travel over the western United States to photograph wildlife and landscape. I am currently looking for a van here in MN to convert into a livable van for fulltime usage. </FONT></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>I would like to be living in it fulltime by the end of June. </FONT></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face=Calibri>It was very exciting to see that there is such a great community of people doing this!</FONT></FONT></P><P></P>

 

[sl1966]

Hi Chris,<div><br></div><div>You've come to a good place for info and help. Lots of great people and ideas here. Whereabouts are you in MN? I lived in Chaska, and miss it.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Steve</div>

 

[Guest]

Hi Chris and welcome from New Mexico....good to have you with us.<br>Bri<br>

 

[FocoChris]

I Currently Live in Plymouth, MN.<br>I guess a little bit more about me:<br>I have lived in 8 different states so far. My parents seem to be nomads themselves, and it has worn off on me. I have a two year itch, so I end up leaving wherever I am after a year or two. I think living in a van will only perpetuate that problem, but I think it is a good problem to have, at least while I am still young.<br>

 

[Guest]

You got that right Chris....I have the same exact problem....I grew up traveling...from 11 years old to 14 I would travel across the us from Seattle to NJ on the train by myself...once each way every summer. I was in in three highschools before I quit and joined the Navy...it has been like you describe ever since...the longest was in a cabin in Alaska for 10 years but with lots of world travel in the winters....<br>Good for you to take advantage of being young and doing it...you don't see many old folks traveling.....you see them being tourists but not traveling...if you know what I mean...<br>Bri<br>

 

[yesican]

<p>Welcome and enjoy life as much as you can.&nbsp; It's only so long!</p>

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>Welcome to the forum.</p><p>You can see the actual transformation of my van here <a href="http://cargovanconversion.com" target="_blank">cargovanconversion.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Van.</p>

 

[VanTrekker]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Hi Chris,</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">You will likely love this lifestyle.&nbsp; Those of us who choose to do it for fun usually find that fun.&nbsp; Those thrust into it by circumstance might not be as happy.&nbsp; It sounds like you will relish the experience.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Van has a fantastic conversion blog at the link he posted above.&nbsp; His carpentry skills are impressive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He goes into excellent detail.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I also maintain a blog of conversion notes, travel ideas, ramblings, etc. but my van isn't nearly as beautiful.&nbsp; It was&nbsp;converted with a Roseanne Barr style&nbsp;decor using Tim Allen inspired construction techniques with some "Larry the Cable Guy" thrown in.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">If you get a chance, check out some of the blogs you see in this forum.&nbsp; There is a lot of good information and the quantity of useful information is growing by leaps and bounds.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Again, welcome and good luck!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">V.T.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I had a project plan for my van.&nbsp; It was going to take a month.&nbsp; That was about 13 months ago... LOL.&nbsp; Seriously, you'll be doing tweaks and upgrades a lot but I'm sure can get most of the heavy duty stuff done in a month or two.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[robear]

Sounds awesome Chris!<br>I hope you post some images from your trip...<br>Welcome <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br>

 

[WanderingRain]

Welcome to the forums! Sounds like you have a good plan.<div>Much luck and happy travels!</div>

 

[FocoChris]

<P>Thanks Everyone, I purchased my Van, Starting the Process of converting it. </P>

 

[Ricekila]

<br><br>And where&nbsp;are the photos

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[WanderingRain]

What type is your van?

 

[FocoChris]

<P>1996 E350 Diesel Type II Ambulance</P>

 

[Seraphim]

Definitely post photos, if possible.

Welcome to the group

 

[FocoChris]

I can fit my two bikes in the back sideways, I can also lay fully sideways.<div><br></div>

 

[Nemo]

you might find you want the floorspace.. how about making hanging them up and pulling them flat against the roof?<br><br><br>

I can fit my two bikes in the back sideways, I can also lay fully sideways.<div><br></div>