New here and getting my van next week

[Plant]

Hello everyone.

In the past I've thought about living in an RV or other vehicle, researched it, and never ended up doing anything.  But I have for the past 6 or 7 years though a lot about living cheaply and freely. That lead me to researching and buying a house on a few acres in a low cost area outside of a small town.  I'm living very cheaply, basically low taxes and minimal utilities.  But I'm not free.  I'm not seeing, doing, experiencing, and meeting people.

So, I'm buying a van!  I found an awesome 1 owner 2003 Ford E350 for a fair price from great people that have all the service records.  I will pick it up early next week, and the adventure will begin. I feel fortunate for this find.

I plan to be working on the build pretty much full time until its done.  I want it ready to go out early spring.  Lots of research to be done.  I'll be doing a build thread, and a lot of reading and studying.

 

[highdesertranger]

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

 

[travelaround]

Hi there - congratulations on getting such a great van! Hope it all works out well for you. Welcome to the forum!

 

[RoamerRV428]

Congrats on making the change to nomadic.

I so get ya on 'living cheap' and easy and free and below radar and cutting costs and more.
but it is a stagnant, stay home life and if it suits you, oh yea go for it

but if that wandering bug is in you then all sticks and bricks holding you down have to go then it is time to hit the road and find your adventures as you need. best of luck on what you do!!

 

[Plant]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I pick up the van tomorrow. Very excited!

@travelaround - I like the quote in your signature. Poetic and freedom inspiring.

@RoamerRV428 - We'll see if the bug catches. If I know myself at all, I suspect it will.