Ready to run

[Grannie]

Haven't been on in a few days.  I have been dealing with the most Intense drama and BS of my life.  Hopefully soon my wonderful husband and I will be selling everything we own and moving back west. I am looking for recommendations on a good van that we can build out.  I am looking for reliability, ease of repair, etc.. Normally I would do my own research but I am so frazzled that I can't think straight and would like opinions from people living the van life.  Ps sprinter is too expensive
Thanks

 

[Matildas mate]

I’ve been in my Ford Transit for three weeks. It is a short wheelbase with the medium roof - perfect for me and the dog. For two people the two longer models may be a better option.

 

[WalkaboutTed]

Hubby and I each have a Nissan NV 2500 & 3500 (we travel together and separately). We didn't wand a Ford (Found On the Road Dead), an expensive Sprinter or a Fiat (Promaster). The vans come with a 5 year/100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, so far are problem free and have a huge, comfortable cab. I've had half a dozen of Nissans over the years and have been happy with each one.

The negatives? Crappy gas mileage and a shorter body. But the tradeoffs have been worth it.

Best wishes on embarking on this new adventure,
Ted

 

[Grannie]

Thanks everyone with your ideas. Still looking for something to fit my needs. I am sure it will come to me when the time is right. For now...I stay busy preparing g for the day that I can drive off into the wild blue yonder to find myself..

 

[JD GUMBEE]

I post good vans all the time in the Marketplace. Cheap with low miles most often.