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[BrBearOFS]

Greetings all ! 

I have long been a follower of Bobs on YouTube.. and several other nomadic / camping/Vandwelling channels there.   It is also my dream to one day join those who currently enjoy this life, once I retire. ( which will not be soon enough).    

My personal needs are very minimal, but my loving brides needs are lets say a bit more creature comfort related.  Her needs  will include a toilet of some version, a shower ( she does not want a Gym membership) and A/C  ( I lovingly refer to her as ice queen when I am freezing) ..   And it needs to be large enough to be comfortable if the weather is bad etc.   Ergo, It would seem me a cargo trailer, or standard trailer or 5th wheel. would work..   The alternative would be a box truck,   class C , etc.    I have been leanng towards the truck/trailer  model because I believe that if the truck has mechanical issues  I can leave my house separate from the truck while they the inordinate amount of time to fix any issues that arise ( saving hotel costs for downtime maybe ?) ..   

The fear is and always has been, how do I afford the dream without having to spend 10's or Hundreds of thousands of dollars to get there. 


OK  thats my 2 cents worth.. Thanks for letting me babble !

Peace,

Mark

 

[highdesertranger]

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[eDJ_]

Welcome to the CRVL Forums  

If you could find a deal (perhaps from a recent estate sale)  on a mid sized Trailer with AC, shower, and nice interior...like a house would have....may be a good fit for your spouse.  You could adapt to it just fine.   Then a 3/4 or 1 ton Cargo Van to tow it with may be a good setup.   

The Van could basically be the tow and supply tender to the Trailer.  You may find Travel Van seats from a "Conversion Van" that no longer runs. (known as Captain's Chairs)  which could make travel over the road more comfortable for both of you.  A simple retrofit.   I would suggest fabric covered seats rather than vinyl.  Buying used in good condition may also include swivel mounts. 

You would have something set up like this.

Which would be with domestic facilities large enough for her to feel at home and comfortable on the road.   The Van could be a short wheel base used for touring (with the Trailer left in a campground) and shopping for supplies.  A lot of people, with your needs, go this route.