Which Van Should You Buy to Live In? 

Thank you Bob. Very important information for people, like me, who are getting ready to choose a vehicle to develop into a camper. It's terrific of you to take the time to make this video.

Hello Bob, Just a note to you. i think you are doing an incredible service to and for too many to count. It's so difficult to find any place/source or anyone that has 'real world' experience (and common, not so common sense) that is willing to share with others that is not 'self serving/profit driven' anywhere today. You're a real asset to so many and more that a 'breath of fresh air' I find your videos frank, honest, informative, non biased well crafted, to the point at hand, as well as very understandable as well as time well spent entertaining. GREAT JOB a the way around. For some reason I think of your service to any one watching/listening as great a value as a Costco Polish and drink for $1.68 !! NOW THAT'S SAYING SOMETHING! ( that's a comment for 'smilage' ) Anyway, keep up the good work. You're efforts are so valuable and appreciated by so many. Best Wishes always!

Howdy Bob. I like the way you get distracted by the scenery. I find myself having to rewind because I didn't catch what you said because I was looking in the background. Don't change it.

Thanks Bob, you are a blessing to this community!

2wd drive ... with a locker, I knew there was more to the story!!! That's a brilliant idea Bob!! I completely forgot that option was available. With your setup, you get to retain higher MPG than compared to rear and AWD as well as the option to utilize aftermarket rear installed lockers when ever the situation arises when off road while still getting ground clearance from van, plus additional bonus of not having to worry about any major DIY repairs as you enjoy golden years without inconvenience of potentially pulling a muscle or added unnecessary aches and pain. Absolutely informative video, I'm sure even your detractors will be humbled, thanks so much for sharing!!!

I love how detailed you are. It makes it Easy for me to understand more, being that I know nothing about cars. I lived in a Volvo car for 6 months and need to upgrade to something bigger!

This is the most honest review on vans!!! Thank you very much!!!

I'm just starting my van journey. Your videos are extremely helpful. Like you, I'm no mechanic. THANKS for steering me in the right direction.

Great videos Bob. Thank you for the information and the great effort put into your videos. Not only do you make van dwelling appealing you also have great practical information. I am a daily viewer of your Vlog. I truly hope to meet you on the road someday. Safe travels !!

You have a good day too Bob. Thanks for sharing.

Excellent video packed full of information by Bob, with years of experience living as a nomad. I think this video will be extremely helpful to everyone, regardless of those with differing opinions. Thanks Bob for a much in demand video covering this subject! 🚐💨

Bob, I appreciate you. Deep in my heart I know you believe in two primary things: caring & (information) sharing. You are doing both very well. Many (many) RVers (& others) will live better lives due to your generosity and the videos you make. THANKS!!!

All your videos are superb. I am learning so much from you. At first I wanted an RV, but now I know a van is my choice. Thanks for all your advice.

Thank you so much Bob for your info on the Sprinters. I have been looking for a diesel Sprinter van because of the interior height, as well, I thought they were the most reliable van. Thanks to your information I am now more educated and will be looking into other options.

Thanks again Bob for the great information! You are trustworthy.

Thank you Bob, Im loving your recommedations.. I need them lol!

Another great info-packed video, Bob. Thank you!

Thank you so much for laying out this path to the many many people who are so interested. I’d like to learn more about ground clearance and why it’s important and maybe you’ve covered in other videos. I would guess because it allows you to traverse rough unpaved and uneven road?

Good information on the van world, you've done your homework Bob!

Enjoyed the video. Very informational for me. I'm wanting to start part time van living and know nothing about engines. So this was right on target.

This is excellent info. Although the video is a few year old, i have made notes and will refer to them when i get out of my tent and into a van.

Thank you so much for this information, Bob!! It can get quite confusing in the forums, where there's so many with differing opinions, to keep things straight in my mind, but you've wrapped it all up in a nice package with these videos!!

I found you because I saw the show on CBS Sunday Morning. I love what you do and thanks CheapRVliving

Your videos are great. Thanks very much. This is exactly the info I need.

I have had a sedona for 10 years and absolutely love that van. It's just so small. I had never though about putting a high top on it...What an outstanding idea! :)

I LOVE THIS VIDEO BOB!!! U ARE AWESOME & AMAZING!! U REALLY HELPED ME with Ur detailed information!! Many MANY THANKYOUS... SAFE TRAVELS BROTHER 😄

Thank you so much ! You’re channel so helpful

Thank you Bob for this vid! You are one of my favorite youtubers! I look forward to your build:)

Outstanding Bob! Thank you!

Thanks for the great info. That helps me as I’m not sure if I can live in my van or go to a cargo van. Can’t wait to see ur new conversion. Here’s to happy nomad living.

You got my respect Bob Wills and thank you for your advice I really appreciate it

Bob you are always one step ahead of me. I asked this on the Part 1 post! Lol. Saludos, Jim.

Ground clearance! Yes Bob, that is the information I need. ty

great video. I learned a lot about this today. thanks for sharing.

Excellent information and considerations, thank you so much.

love this guy, the passion and caring.

AS ALWAYS BOB, WELDON AND GREAT INFO!

Thanks Bob always good info.

Thanks for the insight.

thank you so much for these videos ...... you are a blessing

Great Review, I've learned something

Good info. Thanks Bob.

Very informative and interesting!

Thank you for your great videos Bob👍🏼

Thank you so much for helping us with a major decision.

Excellent info, thanks.

Thank you for the info on vans.. It's going to help me in buying anther van...

Good job Bob!

Great info! thanks.

I agree with you Bob Chevy is the best choice. I have an Astro with 200,000 miles and still running strong

You're a wealth of information thank you! Keep sharing your knowledge plz!

thanks Bob great info I didn't don't know!!!

I know nothing, so this is all good!

Thanks for the information. Ya that's right about the mini vans,, so many decisions. I'm jealous of your van. Will look around.

Thanks Bob!

Thanks Bob great video

Great and informative show ! Van is truly the way to go !

God bless you for a concise and honest report.

An excellent series.

I listened again more closely to your video and caught Fiberine which is located in Wilmington, CA. Thanks Bob!!!!

GREAT information. TY

Thanks for the info

Thanks Bob, your video is very helpful to someone who wants to start, I was living in my minivan but I need something bigger so I will switch to a cargo van.

Very helpful information. Thanks.

Great stuff - AGAIN!

Part 1 & 2 vid' have been quite helpful with the history! I come from a car nut family...so great to revisit some history! I can't *decide* as I like the freedom of back country however comforts too. I keep changing my mind. lol Have a great day/week Bob!

Great Job Bob

Bob you do an excellent job explaining vehicles. I've trucked last 46yrs. 49 states and all of Canada. I use to be gone many months at a time. I could as I'm single. Retired now. Sitting in this house in Minnesota. Planned on fishing and diving stuff. No close friends. No family anymore. Tired all the time. Spend everyday alone. Days just zip by. You got me thinking of what I could change. Never thought after driving all those years. To think of stealth camping. Makes alot of sense. I've an old avion camper. I could live in. I may do it to start. I too have been trying to decide what van to buy. But you are rite. As ppl here tell me I need new friends. It's very hard to start over with friends. As they've never understood me. I'm an introvert. Made a good trucker. I like ppl. Not good in crowds. Ppl I use to call friends her stole from me. Gossip or ripped me off. May go part time nomad . I've still got a CDL. Can drive just about anything. Gives me hope watching your videos. May end up doing it full time. Sell the house and everything. No one would miss me in this town. My mom said when she was alive. You dont want to live here. Took me 30yrs to see why. I can drive trips in my mind all over the 49 and all over Canada. Did ice road trucking before the movie series came out. Makes alot of sense being a nomad . As living in this town. Could die of loneliness. Everyone is related it seems. I've none. Big thank you to you Bob

You seem to know what you are talking about and tell it like it is. I like it.

THANKS Bob i am saving for a van i am in my ford ranger truck right now.

Thanks Bob, I have a dodge van with the 360 and mine has some rust, a wandering front end and 13 mpg average. I will keep till repairs get expensive then try a chevy.

Good, info, thanks!

i am loving all the videos i see on your channel...

Thanks for the info. It sounds like you really know your mechanicals! I love my Ford cars but it is good to know about the van issues. So many just hate on Ford (or Chevy or Dodge) and that is no help when they say 'Ford sucks'. So thanks for these fabulous, balanced videos.

I'm 67. cancer survivor thrice. I like the idea of traveling and this video, your experience, helped me decide on a van as opposed to a tow rig/rv combination. I want to be ready to bug out if necessary and my twin and I want to start camping again for my health. am looking forward to your upcoming videos.

Thanks for the comments on a Dodge.

Ty for the info bob..im buying a chevy ban

Since I have back issues, a Chevy express with a high top or conversion van is what I will be looking at in the future...... Thank you again for another fine video ! :)

I finally bought a van.. $800.00 Yesterday. (Mother's day) An older van. A 1996 Dodge 3500. NO rust. High miles, 131,000 , Awk! But, it purs like a kitten. 😁 Took my mechanic with me, he went over it under it around it and through it... He said If I didn't buy he was sure going to. Now the work begins. 1 piece at a time, as I work my job. Hoping that I have it completely done, and a decent bankroll to go nomad during my 5 months off season. If I hate it, well, then I'll just sell it. 😁 Watching, and learning from each video. Thanks Bob. 😁💗

Love your side comment about the mountains.

Good information Bob. I am not a van person but for those who are your information is worth a million.. Cheryl

Thank you very much great help

Very informative.

I can vouch for the rusty 318 van lol only rusty on roof from an old ladder rack no rust underneath and I live in Florida it's a 99 dodge ram with 318 in it motor is great as you said thanks for posting

I had a dodge was horrendous for over heating and they could not fix it. rust bucket i lvoe how thy look inside for converting though but nightmare for rust. love the mountains and scenery too :)

This gentleman is totally trustworthy. It's refreshing to listen to his real life experiences.

I've got an 87 Dodge B250 and as soon as I got it the steering was wandering just like you said. I replaced the center link bar in the steering and it took care of some of the looseness. In the steering gear there is an adjustment bolt/nut that can be tightened up to take some of the play out of the steering box and that fixed the rest of the wander.

great video!

Great video

Chevy LS motor can't be beat. I bought a used 2000 Chevy Express 3500 extended van in 2011. It had 165,000 miles on it and the owner had put new radiator, plugs, and wires and I paid 4700. I used it for a hauling business and drove it all over the U.S. and Canada. Best vehicle I ever had it rode smooth, most comfortable seats, and very reliable. I took it to 266,000 miles before getting rid of it because I didn't need anymore. Would love to have another one

Bob, I am so glad you brought up health problems... If you live in a car/van with carpeting, they you will be breathing in formaldehyde...and there is going to be health issues... I love all your videos...keep up the good work....Sherry

Thanks Bob! At some point would like to hear your thoughts on boondocking with a towable (DIY cargo trailer conversion, or older travel trailer). Looks like a lot of options for someone like me wanting to get out on the road with a limited budget.

My Bff is a diesel mechanic, and while he would save thousands doing his own work. He would never buy any diesel after 2006.

Sedona's are a great value. Previa's too. I am an ultra minimalist, so the 4x4 truck with a shell is my choice. The tufport slide-in is a very nice compromise for those that want more space and light weight.

Love you Bob!

I have a 03 gmc with a 4.3 vortec and a 4 speed automatic transmission. It's a excellent combination just enough speed and power.

Thanks for discussing Dodge.

Awhile ago I bought a 1992 Ford E-350 van with the 7.3 Diesel with 19,000 miles on it for $4700.00 at a Com-Ed auction. I put a Banks Turbo Kit on it for $2400.00 [190 horsepower to 280 horsepower]. 18 mpg highway at 70 mph.

Good Job... I thought of a Shell on my Toyota, then build it out to suit me... thanks for the lead and idea..

It's hard to believe how some vehicles have been engineered, i remember back when the chevy ''Vega'' first came out in the early 1970s you had to lift the engine out of the frame just to change the spark plugs!! i am very very happy with my toyota tacoma 4by4 and living in my Wells Cargo 7by14 V front converted cargo trailor, with my honda generator, and a couple batteries. pete.