Hello everyone...

[Kiceja]

I'm Jackie and I have been reading and dreaming about living in a van for many years now. I am getting ready now to buy a class b or conversion van and start the process. I would love to connect with the van dwelling community now so I can get some sage advise on a few topics like safety, stealth parking, travelling with pets, etc. I especially would like to get some advise on overcoming my fear of not being handy or technical enough to manage the systems in a van such as solar power, inverters, electrical set ups etc.&nbsp;<br><br>Today I came across a Chevy Coachmen with 128K+ miles for 3500.00 and was wondering what some of you may think of this for full timing. Is 128K too much milage? Am I getting in over my head? Your thoughts and insights would be greatly appreciated. <br><br>Here is a link to the van:<br><a href="http://www.easybuyautosales.com/vehicledetails.aspx?vid=186056183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.easybuyautosales.com/vehicledetails.aspx?vid=186056183</a><br><br><br>I look forward to getting better acquainted with everyone!&nbsp;<br><br>Thanks in advance,<br>Jackie

 

[Wild_E]

It looks good but take it to another mechanic and get an opinion other than the selling vendor!&nbsp;

 

[Wild_E]

Yes and welcome !

 

[Scott_1776]

Looks nice, but you mentioned stealth, and IMHO&nbsp;this does not look very stealthy to me, it cries, I'm inside and sleeping on your street/parking lot.

 

[blkjak]

<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>welcome from s.w. florida .... blkjak</strong> </span>

 

[Kiceja]

I agree that the stealthiness (if that's even remotely a word) is lacking! I would definitely take it to a mechanic prior to buying. Any opinion on 128K miles on an engine?&nbsp;<br><br>Thanks everyone!<br>Jackie

 

[1977dodge]

Hi Jackie<br>welcome this is a great forum and lots of cool helpful people have only been in the van recently myself<br>that is a nice van those engines are great if looked after check to see if they have a service history or as mentioned get a mechanic <br>&nbsp;depending where you live it may not matter if its not so called stealthy mine is blue with white extended top and I am in Seattle area I think where and how long you park for matters more&nbsp;<br>I have been using Walmarts,pull ins by rivers,industrial parks,and also some street places where i am going in late 10.30 or later and leaving early 4.45am I go straight to my local YMCA gym where i exercise have a hot shower drink some free joe and use the wi-fi<br>good luck&nbsp;<br>and ask lots of questions&nbsp;<br>there are no stupid questions only unasked questions<br>Royz

 

[Kiceja]

Thanks Royz for the vote of confidence regarding the Coachmen. I am plan on looking at it tomorrow. I post tomorrow the particulars. Thanks again everyone for your support! I hope to be van dwelling in the near future and will be reaching out to you all in the interim.<br><br>Jackie

 

[Pikachu711]

Welcome to the group Jackie!

 

[Wild_E]

I have been thinking on the high tops. Even up here in Ontario Canada, they are common, people do not give them a second look even in the summer. So, Hide in plain sight, now there are problems with the plain white vans up here!&nbsp;