Suanne
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Hubby John and I are looking for a Class B van. Here are the amenities we are looking for in case anyone has any great leads. We have $4300 to spend (from the sale of our teardrop trailer). Part of that money will go for pre-sale inspections (mechanical & RV systems). We are in Washington State. <br><UL><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Mechanically and structurally sound</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Good tires</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">High top (for 5'8" person to stand up in) with at least one vent.</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Bed(s) for 2 that is always down (vs. a table that needs to be converted every night)</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Bathroom or space for a port-a-potty</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Stove or counter space for a two-burner propane stove</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Storage (for cooking utincils, food, clothes, toiletries, tools, etc.)</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">12v system (house battery, generator)</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Fresh/Gray water system (tanks, sink, etc.) or shelf space for 5 gal water container.</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Freezer w/space for an ice chest; or a Refrigerator/Freezer (2-way or 3-way)</DIV></LI></UL>Other items that would be nice, but not necessary<br><UL><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">20+ MPG</DIV></LI><LI>110 system </LI><LI>solar panels</LI><LI>brown/beige and/or wood interior</LI><LI>not carpeted (walls or floors)</LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">vinyl or wood floors</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">smaller and few side windows</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">front seats that swivel to face backwards</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">hitch</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">tow package</DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">A/C</DIV></DIV></LI><LI><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Heater</DIV></DIV></LI></UL><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Any words of wisdom, caution, or encouragement are appreciated.</DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> </DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">I'm excited at the prospect of doing some traveling with John, even if for a few weeks at a time. And I'll still be doing lots of solo travel in my Prius to boot!</DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> </DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Suanne ... who's been looking in Craigslist & eBay in anticipation</DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"><A href="http://SuanneOnline.blogspot.com" target=_blank>http://SuanneOnline.blogspot.com</A></DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> </DIV><br>