Vanlifers are parting ways with their vans after Covid
https://jalopnik.com/vanlifers-are-parting-ways-with-their-vans-as-the-world-1847308157 Interesting article with a few photos. This does not affect me.
Forum Discussion
Having done a camper conversion on a Transit T-250, I follow several van-building sites. I see them all - the vans that are superbly-built for off-grid stays; down to the "1997 RAM van-turned-tiny-house" destined to leave its owner stranded when something lethal happens to the motor or chassis.
I see some folks selling their vans simply because this is one of those crazy times when the vans haven't really gone down in price in spite of being a year or so old - but it sure feels like even more people are getting into it simply because they can't afford the prices of apartments or homes.
Ironically, I'm also seeing some manufacturers watching the trends in van conversions, and then offering those features in Class Bs (The Winnebago Ekko come to mind). I'm also happy to see various floorplans that offer 80" long beds - Ed is 6'3" and simply didn't fit in most previous Class B beds.
Personally, Covid (and my lack of building a true "kitchen" in my van) made me sell my own conversion, and then pick up a used truck camper for our limited travels. I feel a lot better about having a $3500 camper sitting doing nothing, than a very expensive van.
I see some folks selling their vans simply because this is one of those crazy times when the vans haven't really gone down in price in spite of being a year or so old - but it sure feels like even more people are getting into it simply because they can't afford the prices of apartments or homes.
Ironically, I'm also seeing some manufacturers watching the trends in van conversions, and then offering those features in Class Bs (The Winnebago Ekko come to mind). I'm also happy to see various floorplans that offer 80" long beds - Ed is 6'3" and simply didn't fit in most previous Class B beds.
Personally, Covid (and my lack of building a true "kitchen" in my van) made me sell my own conversion, and then pick up a used truck camper for our limited travels. I feel a lot better about having a $3500 camper sitting doing nothing, than a very expensive van.
