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Do you live in a van?

I have been hearing a lot lately about people buying vans and converting the interior to living space. Then they travel the country living in the van while working remotely. What are your thoughts on this?
PrivateHell · M Best Comment
The RV is cramped enough. Lol. Living in a class C or a van would be too small.
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I saw a photo of one with a really nice shower & a usable kitchen. Small sleeping place but for one person who didn’t need a lot of stuff it would be good.......ideas
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Stereoguy apparently there is such a demand that companies are designing and manufacturing these conversion kits. Probably bedbugs in hotels has helped with the trend, and the price of housing in cities that have job that need to be filled. Also it would be ideal for someone who is a consultant and drives to different cities to do consulting jobs
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Miklee02 · 51-55, F
Down by the river 🤪
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
@Eddiesolds haha it’s a SNL skit with Chris Farley.... YouTube it 😅
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
@Turnip haha stop silly
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Miklee02 I will right now
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Down by the river.

The wife was recently into the idea of living — or at least spending considerable time — in a converted van. She got into watching YouTube videos about vehicles customized into really quite amazing little habitats on wheels.

She also had the idea of using our vehicle — a Subaru Outback — and doing that. Amazingly, there's a subgroup of people out there who voluntarily live in their cars, some of them as small or smaller than ours.

She used reflective foam to make inserts that would block the light and heat in all the car's windows. She bought one of those rolled up foam mattresses that, by chance, fits exactly in the space available in the back of the car. She bought a vehicle refrigerator, three portable power stations and two solar panels. She figured it would all come in handy if, you know, society collapsed into a violent hellscape, which it could, I suppose.
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@Stereoguy I have heard of that. It is sad. People who live in tents while others live in homes.
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Oh so you want to live like a HOBO ?
4meAndyou · F
@Stereoguy The little sunsporter we had once wasn't that much bigger, and the ex managed to fit a port a potti into one of the closets...🤣. But no showers.
4meAndyou · F
@MarmeeMarch 🤗🤗🤗 Thank you!!!
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No I don't but if it can keep a family from being homeless then an old hippie van would be better than street life.
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SW-User
if it was a luxury type Rv ,possibly, but I can't see living in a van.
for some people that might be a necessity if they're very poor, I suppose.
I could never afford a luxury RV though
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SW-User
@Stereoguy sorry had to go into work I'm on break right now
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nedkelly · 61-69, M
<<<<<<< 3 wheel classic
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
Smart. Save a ton of you're not paying 800+ on rent. The money saved could allow the person to buy a home when ready. I watch those youtube videos
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Stereoguy I like it. Temporary though. There was a guy in my college who stayed in his RV. He'd just park outside
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Stereoguy community college. I'm sure he came and went
Maybe they're homeless and/or off the grid. I might sleep back in the car.
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Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
I do live in a van... my work van. 😂😂
@Spokeskitties75 Lol... you're not the only one who thinks that one!!! 🤣
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It would be too confined.Inalso have a dog and a step- dognand damn step- cats. Cannot imagine all of them thrown ito a small mix of an area too. Gas is a dollar a litre here. And the virus runs rampant. My dear friend from EP, Demorcan, traveled that way across the states and made a living too. I like a bed that stays in one place ie doesn't move. A great question!
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@Stereoguy *softly* I had considered doing it. But I was working. And I have dogs. I would have journeyed with him. Then he would not have died alone, my friend. Thank you for making me think on him. I loved him as a friend.
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peskyone · F
I would love to do this but I heard there is a shortage of new vans because Amazon is buying them up?
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
@peskyone thanks for reminding me, I was watching a documentary about amazon earlier
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I couldn’t even live in a tiny house let alone a van.
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I need space...my own space 😉@Eddiesolds
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Keepitsimple lmao! You are so funny!
LadyJ · F
I always wanted to live and travel all over in a campervan
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FurryFace · 61-69, M
people have been doing that for ages , its pricey for an RV
Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F
Good idea.

Not at all stable.

But you get to travel and see the world.

And oh that freedom.
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Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F
@Stereoguy sounds lime a goid camping trip.
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Dowwwwwwwnnnnn by the riverrrrrrrrrr
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
If I had my way with nothing to hold me back then I would look into Workamper. Get a free camping spot in exchange for work at the campground.
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SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@Stereoguy We hope to get things settled medical wise plus medications so we can get out for extended periods next season.
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noooo in a pineapple under the sea.
toddr13 · 46-50, M
I could do with an extended Sprinter high top conversion as a temporary travel vehicle, perhaps. But, I would need a bathroom and a double bunk.
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toddr13 · 46-50, M
@Stereoguy Yes, indeed. A wet room can work in a van. And the pop tops can house a double bed on a standard chassis 4x4 Sprinter.
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spice1 · M
That's something that was around in the 70's and 80's, I have 2 vans and although I've done somethings in the back before I would never live in one or much less travel the country.
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Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
If I didnt have so much to pay for, I know.id love to live that life style
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Stereoguy Yes. All of the USA.lol! I love it down there
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Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Stereoguy Yes it's nice up here
I saw one that looked kinda cool on youtube. I think some people make it work with a wet toilet setup. Id be very concerned about sleeping room.
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Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
No.but when I first dated my husband head avan with a mattress in the back and curtains
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Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
@Stereoguy cozy.
wildbill83 · 36-40, M
[quote]while working remotely[/quote]

truckers have a different name for them, they're called "lot lizards"... 🤣
Paintedfox · 36-40, F
Im making that change now. I found a way to make it work.
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SW-User
I’ve seen a Mercedes van conversion that looked great
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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
I did once, from 1968--1970, with my boyfriend.
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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Stereoguy Both. At one point we went across the US and back. I liked it a lot, so did my boyfriend. We also stayed in the same town for about 6 months. Our troubles started when we rented a room to get off the streets and our roommate turned out to be a dangerous person. We actually felt safe and OK on the streets.
REMsleep · 41-45, F
Sounds cool, never tried it. I would like living on the road and being free of stuff. I want to take a 2-3 month road trip one day but it could probably become lonely if by yourself or annoying depending on your partner.

Parking and safety can become an issue. I have spent alot of time in a 200 sq foot home we own on the side and can tell you that you must be extremely organized and clean is necessary and tiring. My husband is messy so I can no longer entertain tiny house living.
So its both good and bad. Works best if you have a safe place to park with electricity and bathroom access.
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Iwillwait · M
I would be ashamed of what I feel I would want in such a rig.
acpguy · C
If I were single sounds like fun for a while.
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CantExplain · 61-69, M
@BiasForAction You’re a motivational speaker, I presume? 😆
@CantExplain I am, and I wear a tie.
i parks where i wants ...
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If I had a license, I would do it...
Doesnt feel safe. Idk.
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living in a van in exciting?
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@Stereoguy don’t know, i’m asking
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Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
I cant do that I have that issue you know that phobia of less space congestion lol!! I can't it sounds not but not awesome for me on a long term basis.
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Azlotto · M
Not yet. If I did, it would be a stealth work truck very similar to this:

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClWiay_yFoM]
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