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Hi Catina,
I don't think you answered questions about height of passengers. That will help people help you. You might even want to add this to your original post.
The first RV I looked at was a Falcon Class B that had a small dinette in the back, not sure if it had seat belts. They can often be added. I'm considering adding them to the sofa of my Airstream B190. The Falcon was only $4000, but got beat out by a cash buyer. The B190 was $6500, which is about half what they usually go for. I'm in SoCal also, so prices can be 2-3x higher.
Like you, I don't have a ton of building experience and with mobility issues, I couldn't do much. The trade off is not being very stealth. Wasn't clear how important that was to you.
Assuming you might want something much more recent (mine's a 1990). I hope to come in around $10k as well after new fuel pump, solar, and maybe floors. I also want to install an oven, which was one of my reasons for wanting a B190, but couldn't pass up a great price an hour away.
I didn't see a ton of conversion vans here in our price range, but they do come up. I would think one with a rear bench seat/bed with seatbelt would be a great option, as others have said. I've also seen some semi-stealth Class Bs (Roadtrek and Pleasureway) with such rear beds. They would also have insulation, ventilation, and standing room. Possible downside is losing interior room, due to kitchen and bath. Also, financing and insurance can be difficult, since market price is above Bluebook.
Still, as I experienced, deals come up, even here. Having cash on hand helps you grab one. I know you said passenger or cargo, not class B, but just using my example for good prices in our typically higher priced area. I've seen the best deals in San Diego, for some reason. I wish you luck!
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I don't think you answered questions about height of passengers. That will help people help you. You might even want to add this to your original post.
The first RV I looked at was a Falcon Class B that had a small dinette in the back, not sure if it had seat belts. They can often be added. I'm considering adding them to the sofa of my Airstream B190. The Falcon was only $4000, but got beat out by a cash buyer. The B190 was $6500, which is about half what they usually go for. I'm in SoCal also, so prices can be 2-3x higher.
Like you, I don't have a ton of building experience and with mobility issues, I couldn't do much. The trade off is not being very stealth. Wasn't clear how important that was to you.
Assuming you might want something much more recent (mine's a 1990). I hope to come in around $10k as well after new fuel pump, solar, and maybe floors. I also want to install an oven, which was one of my reasons for wanting a B190, but couldn't pass up a great price an hour away.
I didn't see a ton of conversion vans here in our price range, but they do come up. I would think one with a rear bench seat/bed with seatbelt would be a great option, as others have said. I've also seen some semi-stealth Class Bs (Roadtrek and Pleasureway) with such rear beds. They would also have insulation, ventilation, and standing room. Possible downside is losing interior room, due to kitchen and bath. Also, financing and insurance can be difficult, since market price is above Bluebook.
Still, as I experienced, deals come up, even here. Having cash on hand helps you grab one. I know you said passenger or cargo, not class B, but just using my example for good prices in our typically higher priced area. I've seen the best deals in San Diego, for some reason. I wish you luck!
Catina said:Great points, thank you! There might be hope, I did see a Promaster 2014 cargo van high roof that has a "double seat" in front next to the driver's seat. At about $23K it is above my price range to buy outright... but it may be tempting to go the route of financing. This one happens to have a window in the sliding door and windows in the back doors. hmmmm.....
I think as a new poster I'm not allowed to include links, but I will try to include a picture.
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