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[PeacefulSoul]

Hi Everyone. I was a member of this site a year ago and shared my box truck conversion with ya all...then I fell off the face of the earth for a few months and forgot my log in information. So here I am again with a new name. I took a seasonal job in Alaska, sold the box truck and just purchased my first van. I move into the van in two days. Its gonna be rustic as I just had to sink my savings into a new water pump and serpentine belt. So I'm gonna just throw a bed into the back and work on it as money allows...I do have water, portajohn and electric provided where I am parked so that is helpful. I appreciate all the valuable information provided in this forum. Without all of you, I would never have chosen this route. Thanks! Jody

 

[Fox]

Welcome back? I'm new new though.

 

[Belinda2]

Welcome Jody!,
After putting all that time into the truck, why did you get rid of it and your stuff?
What made you choose a van second time around then a truck again?

 

[Simran]

Yes, It is always interesting to hear why someone makes the decisions they do. I always learn something from it.

Welcome Jody!,
After putting all that time into the truck, why did you get rid of it and your stuff?
What made you choose a van second time around then a truck again?

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome back Jody!

 

[Seraphim]

Welcome back Jody. A seasonal job in Alaska sounds great, especially with facilities provided. Hope the van and the job work out well for you.

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Jody...Good to have you back. Congrats on the van, hope you enjoy doing your van build.
We're also downsizing to a van. More MPGs, more travel for us.

Take care, be safe.

 

[PeacefulSoul]

Welcome Jody!,
After putting all that time into the truck, why did you get rid of it and your stuff?
What made you choose a van second time around then a truck again?

Though it was a very cool set up, I found that the box truck did not "feel" safe to me - it had only one egress and I kept thinking what if a bear comes through that door....not to mention two legged animals. As a woman traveler I wanted the ability to jump up and drive away. It was great fun to build the box van out and I was able to sell it to a like minded artist. I chose a van for the price/size/comfort. It is more comfortable to drive than the box truck and definitely more stealth if I need it! Also, when I came to Alaska, I had reserved a cabin on site to live in. Then I saw the van and I though...heck I could own it for what I'm putting into rent!! (Once its in your blood you cant ever really go back, can you?)

 

[PastTense]

You can recover your old password, jaguarbird11:
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Hi! Im Jody. I bought a '01 gmc box truck last week and am converting it as we speak. I will be workamping my way around america and have sooooo many questions - like how much water is enough and do i need holding tanks or can i use portables? Hopefully im in the right place to find new friends and answers! Travel well.

 

[PeacefulSoul]

lol PastTense thanks

 

[blkjak]

welcome from s.w. florida .... blkjak