Anybody campervan?

[target2019]

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Originally Posted by GravitySucks Jucy is available on the USA. https://www.jucyusa.com/our-vehicles...ini-rv-rental/

I have been to that Jucy site a few times. Looks like they added used sales now, too.
Thinking more of a used Ford Transit van, and looking for a conversion kit.

[GravitySucks]

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Originally Posted by target2019 I have been to that Jucy site a few times. Looks like they added used sales now, too. Thinking more of a used Ford Transit van, and looking for a conversion kit.

I'm unfamiliar with conversion kits. Could you elaborate?

[BrianB]

I finally got off my lazy behind & took some photos of the interior. First two are "Day" mode, the next two are "Night" mode, and final one is "Cargo" mode with the entire bed unit removed. It comes out in less than a minute.

I'm still considering how to finish the interior walls. I'm also considering a new bed design but that will have to wait til next year. Additional storage would also be great.

We decided early on that we didn't want an inside kitchen because of the odors and likelihood of messes. The outdoor kitchen box sits on the receiver and swings around 180 degrees so it is under the awning, letting us cook outside in most weather.

Being able to use the van for cargo has been a real plus. This weekend we have to help a friend's daughter transport wedding decorations & materials to the wedding hall. A surprising amount can fit in the space!

[JoeWras]

Fantastic!

[LARS]

Used to have a Winnebago Rialta, which was kind of a camper, but sold it.

What I’d really like to buy, but it isn’t sold in the US (yet?) is this Mercedes camper van:

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...sh-camper-van/

[BrianB]

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Originally Posted by LARS Used to have a Winnebago Rialta, which was kind of a camper, but sold it. What I’d really like to buy, but it isn’t sold in the US (yet?) is this Mercedes camper van: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...sh-camper-van/

Those lucky Europeans get lots of cool vans & RV's we never see in the US.

[O2Bfree]

We've been using full-sized vans for camping for many years. We're on our third van now, a used '06 E-150 we got for $11k that had only 24,000 miles on it. It's tough finding used cargo vans with low miles! DH has built a couple different configurations for sleeping and windsurfing gear storage over the years. Love not having to rack gear on top, and really love sleeping on a full-sized bed with a cushy foam mattress!

We've looked at new vans several times, but haven't yet wanted to pry our wallets open to spring for one. Almost went for the Nissan NV cargo van, but DH doesn't like the way it looks with the truckish front end sticking out. Plus, we were disappointed to find out that it had less cargo space than our Savana, which seemed odd since the engine is out front in that big nose, instead of partly in the passenger compartment.

We probably would get a new van if Nissan would start selling the NV400 in the US:

https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/ne...les/nv400.html

Yeah, those lucky Europeans!

[JoeWras]

Instead, we get full sized leaf collectors, uh, I mean pickup trucks.

Oh, and SUVs. SUVs. More SUVs. AUVs. CUVs. something-somehting-Vs. Just don't call it a sedan or van for goodness sake.

[bearkeley]

Been looking at the Mercedes Sprinters in the US....lots of different options. The Hymer Active is similar to what you are looking at Lars. Roadtrek has some nice ones too.

[LARS]

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Originally Posted by bearkeley Been looking at the Mercedes Sprinters in the US....lots of different options. The Hymer Active is similar to what you are looking at Lars. Roadtrek has some nice ones too.

Sprinters are quite nice, but are much bigger. What I find really appealing about the Marco Polo size is that it is first and foremost a day to day useable vehicle (and secondarily a camper). Sprinters are the opposite...

[GravitySucks]

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Originally Posted by JoeWras https://www.jucyusa.com/jucy-perks/vans-for-sale/ Guess you need to talk to sales to find out.

Took a while for them to respond, but this is what they're selling in the US:
Below is a list of available vehicles for sale.

All Dodge Caravans

6YRU482-186,089-$10,700
6YRU549-180,987-$11,200
6YRU496-197,457-$10,600
6YRU518-200,711-$10,500
6YRU513-196,780-$10,750

You can find the base Dodge Caravan with this type of mileage for less than $2,000, so I guess all the camping stuff used would cost $8,500 - 9,000.

Did anyone's outfitting add that much without a pop top?

[target2019]

Happened to be looking at that site earlier this week. Of note, the used campervans come with no warranty.
I have been in the Nissan model (in Australia), and I would not pay +8K for one with 200,000 miles.
For example, see https://wayfarervans.com/select-a-van/ for pricing of a kit. One thing I do not see is the electrical "stuff".

[53anddone]

While not a van, I decided when I stopped working that I needed a vehicle that I could use everyday and still use for extended getaways. I ended up with an F-150 with an eco boost 2.7l that gets 22 mph. And it’s 4WD.
I put a high cap on the back and built a platform with drawers. On top of the platform is a queen size mattress.
I did 3 weeks in the Colorado mountains this summer and loved it.