How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015)

Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by cko on Monday August 29, 2016 @04:23PM (#12384991)

I'm a full-time pharmacist working 50 hours a week, with several investment rental properties.

Since April of this year I've been sleeping in my 2002 Toyota 4Runner in the parking lot at work. Shower at the gym, infrequent laundry runs, hang out all day at the library with all the other strange people. Pros: feeling of simplicity and freedom; enough said. Cons: a mid-sized SUV is too small and not private enough. I want privacy when I first wake up and put on my contacts and get dressed. I want to wake up, sit up and meditate for 30 minutes without anyone seeing me.

I'm getting a Ford E-150 van for $1500 next week. Going to put in hardwood flooring, maybe insulation and plywood on the walls. Excited.

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by gnashville on Friday September 02, 2016 @03:21PM (#12415544)

Think about a 250 or even a 350. Brakes, suspension, and motor all more robust. This'll be important once it's filled with plywood and hardwood. And all your stuff.

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by justonepost on Monday August 29, 2016 @07:49PM (#12386344)

Yep, I'm in a similar situation, except I have a house, mortgage, etc.

Honestly, I prefer the minivan. The house, stuff, and 10K sq feet of maintenance nightmare is such a PITA.

I will say though, shell out a little bit more :) 1500 is a bit tooo cheap and undermines your stealth.

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by cko on Monday August 29, 2016 @11:47PM (#12387392)

I'd like talk to you about your setup and experiences. My email is in my profile.

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by jventura on Tuesday August 30, 2016 @08:19AM (#12389313)

Curiosity, but honest question: how old are you? (Or in which age range)..

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by cko on Thursday September 01, 2016 @07:13AM (#12404345)

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by tedmiston on Monday August 29, 2016 @06:17PM (#12385900)

This lifestyle sounds interesting. Is it inspired by choice or necessity?

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Re:How I Built a Custom Camper Van (2015) by cko on Monday August 29, 2016 @09:30PM (#12386776)

Choice. Most of my coworkers can't understand why I am doing it. I love the feeling of lightness. And the earthy smell of the outdoors when I wake up in the middle of the night.

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