#van-life

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:52 PM

@David Hartsough has joined the channel

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:52 PM

@David Hartsough set the channel purpose: living in a van

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:52 PM

@Trevor Tomasic has joined the channel

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:52 PM

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David Hartsough

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:53 PM

TheBiggestTaco is contemplating this van: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=490021579&zip=63011&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D63011%26fuelTypeGroup%3DGSL%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26startYear%3D1981%26maxMileage%3D100000%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceASC%26maxPrice%3D8000%26vehicleStyleCodes%3DVANMV%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D100%26endYear%3D2019%26searchRadius%3D0&listingTypes=USED&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=8000&vehicleStyleCodes=VANMV&firstRecord=100&endYear=2019&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=E350ECON Should he do it?

Used 1994 Ford E-350 and Econoline 350 for sale in ROCHESTER, NY 14624: Van Details - 490021579 - Autotrader

Used 1994 Ford E-350 and Econoline 350 Van for sale near you in ROCHESTER, NY. Get more information and car pricing for this vehicle on Autotrader.

David Hartsough

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:55 PM

https://youtu.be/lxovD2LQVUQ

What do we truly need in our lives? Mathias Lefebvre at TEDxQueenstown

David Hartsough

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:56 PM

turns out you can give it a try by renting in SLC or Denver: http://vanlifecustoms.com/van-rental/

Rental

We build custom camper vans to fit the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Whether you're a mountain biker, climber, hiker, full-time traveler or weekend warrior, we will take the time to design and build a custom Sprinter, Transit or ProMaster to fit your needs.

David Hartsough

Mon, Sep 17, 2018, 11:59 PM

:boom: :minibus: :articulated_lorry: :truck: :tent: thread for discussing the pro's and con's of going the route of a trailer vs a van

7 replies

Lauren Wilkins

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 9:50 AM

Van Pro: Cozy Van Con: Too Cozy for Cats? Trailer Pro: Space for Cats Trailer Con: Wow look at all this space, I've picked up too many stray cats on my travels!!

David Hartsough

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 3:06 PM

pros of trailer: - vehicle is separate and can be replaceable - vehicle is separate and can be driven without trailer for more mpg cons of trailer: - needs separate vehicle to tow it (vehicle must have tow capabilities) - the more it weighs, the more it drags on the poor vehicle (lower mpg and it's hard on car)

Lauren Wilkins

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 3:39 PM

Van Pro: Stealth Trailer Pro: Comfort

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:25 PM

Cutaway van = best van for stealth + comfy

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:30 PM

At least that's my current working theory lol

Lauren Wilkins

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:36 PM

Cutaway, I imagine, would require more renovation work to achieve "comfy", but that could be either Pro or Con.

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:44 PM

I'm thinking with cutaway or trailer there's enough vertical that you could probably do a hammock

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 8:21 AM

Come to SLC

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 8:21 AM

I would love to help you van it up

:smile: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 8:21 AM

you can live in our backyard and get the taste of the good life

:100: 1

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:22 PM

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=491855218&zip=63011&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D63011%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26startYear%3D1994%26maxMileage%3D100000%26numRecords%3D50%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceASC%26vehicleStyleCodes%3DVANMV%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D150%26endYear%3D2019%26searchRadius%3D500&listingTypes=USED&startYear=1994&numRecords=50&vehicleStyleCodes=VANMV&firstRecord=150&endYear=2019&searchRadius=500&makeCode1=CHEV&modelCode1=CHEXP3500&digitalRetail=true

Used 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 for sale in Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Van Details - 491855218 - Autotrader

Used 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Van for sale near you in Ann Arbor, MI. Get more information and car pricing for this vehicle on Autotrader.

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 4:24 PM

Looking at this bad boi rn, gonna transform it into a VR Van

:dark_sunglasses: 2

:desktop_computer: 1

:minibus: 1

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 7:40 PM

Image from iOS

:classic: 1

1 reply

David Hartsough

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 7:42 PM

way to meme your way right to my heart

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 7:51 PM

@Ryan Williams has joined the channel

Ryan Williams

Tue, Sep 18, 2018, 8:18 PM

http://newsroom.vw.com/vehicles/future-cars/official-the-vw-bus-is-back-and-its-electric/

It’s official: The VW Bus is back, and it’s electric

The I.D. Buzz concept will go into production, sparking a new generation of Microbus fans

:beetle: 1

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Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 8:22 AM

Van life would be cool

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 8:22 AM

very mobile

:ok_hand: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 8:22 AM

youll have to start collecting state quarters

David Hartsough

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 2:02 PM

http://www.opuscamper.us/air-opus.html

Air OPUS Camper Trailer | OPUS Camper USA

The OPUS Moto combines the ever popular OPUS Folding Camper Trailer with an innovative motorcycle carrier.

:+1: 1

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David Hartsough

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 2:03 PM

Gotta check out the videos at the bottom with the helicopter and firetruck... :helicopter: :fire_engine:

David Hartsough

Wed, Sep 19, 2018, 2:03 PM

So excessive. Love it.

Trevor Tomasic

Fri, Sep 21, 2018, 12:46 PM

Built a rough simulation of the space in VR using oculus home and it's pretty cozy

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Fri, Sep 21, 2018, 1:00 PM

Add this to your simulation and smoke it

:ok_hand: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Fri, Sep 21, 2018, 1:00 PM

https://www.mixcloud.com/Cut_Chemist/a-stable-sound-episode-22-the-deep-funk-show/

A Stable Sound Episode 22: The Deep Funk Show

Cut Chemist takes us back to school with an all 45's megamix tribute to the Deep Funk era made famous by legendary DJs and collectors such as Keb Darge, Ian Wright, and Dj Shadow. Take a trip back to a time when record stores still lined the streets and funk records could still be found in them. All OG, well except for Soul Drifters... Enjoy!!

Mon, Nov 26, 2018, 5:51 PM

@Will Foster has joined the channel

Will Foster

Wed, Dec 19, 2018, 3:27 PM

https://www.outsideonline.com/2367921/vernon-bcs-most-notorious-hermit

Video: British Columbia's Most Notorious Hermit

Dag Aabye is a local legend around Vernon, British Columbia. He’s elusive, self-reliant, and an astonishing example of fitness at age 75. He lives in a bus in the woods and is the oldest person to finish the Death Race ultra, a 77-mile trail race through the Canadian Rockies. The first portion of Never Die Easy follows filmmakers Justin Pelletier and Adam Maruniak as they just try and track down Aabye. And the rest of the film, well, it was worth the wait.

:wow: 1

:bus: 1

Lauren Wilkins

Wed, Dec 19, 2018, 3:48 PM

That's van living x100

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Wed, Dec 19, 2018, 3:50 PM

wow

David Hartsough

Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:54 PM

@Trevor Tomasic plz share your success story with the world(wide friends)! Tips, how-to's, and pics are warmly encouraged

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:54 PM

OH YEAH

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:54 PM

come over

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Mon, Mar 4, 2019, 1:54 PM

live near my house

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:13 AM

It’s fun my dudes :ok_hand:

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:16 AM

is that it? "it's fun my dudes"?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:16 AM

comon - give some MEAT AND POTATOES

:joy: 2

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:16 AM

let's not skimp on the HOT SAUCE

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:23 AM

His name is big red and he’s a good boi :heart_eyes:

THE VAN

:rad_: 1

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David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:26 AM

ELECTRONIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:26 AM

96 Ford Aerostar XLT, 125k miles, 4 wheel drive :car::dash:

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:27 AM

any mods?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:27 AM

like beefed up rims?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:27 AM

maybe some hydrolics

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:29 AM

I can do virtual reality stuff in the back so that’s neat lol

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:29 AM

what does that mean?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:29 AM

that sounds really waifu-ish

:sweat_smile: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:29 AM

but I don't know

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:31 AM

Wanted to be able to use my computer remote so I could pick up programming contract work and play games and junk so got this guy

power supply

David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:32 AM

YETI1000

:ok_hand: 2

:boom: 2

:koolaid: 2

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:32 AM

DUDE

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:32 AM

that is amazing

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:33 AM

is your computer a huge desktop?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:33 AM

with modular table top

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:33 AM

Can power the pc I built for like 7 hours, longer if I hook up solar :ok_hand:

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:33 AM

Ye it’s legit

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

Trying to be as cyberpunk as possible, probably need more leds lol

compy

:dope: 2

:computer: 1

:desktop_computer: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

WHOA

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

that is so baller

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

HOOK IT UP, SOLAR!

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

SOLAR - MAKE THE COMPUTER RUN

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 AM

can you come hang out in my drive way in Salt Lake?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

I would love to host you

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

you can even use my toilet!

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

I’d be up for that, for sure!

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

how about now

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

we can take photos

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:37 AM

and post them in van life

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

Lmao I’ll do my best

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

you already have

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

and if you need to do your best to go number two

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

I worry

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

I want your best all the time

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

Lol thanks :pray:

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

can I put you down for mid April?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

my van calendar is filling up F A S T

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

:car:

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:38 AM

:ideograph_advantage:

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:39 AM

:chicken:

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:39 AM

Mid April I’ll be in Colorado with @David Hartsough and our friend Ryan

David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:40 AM

Dude. What about after that you make your way up to the Northwest more... Hit up SLC, Vegas, Boise, Portland, Seattle

David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:41 AM

After Colorado

David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:41 AM

Just throwing it out there. Lots of van people out here

David Hartsough

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:41 AM

Oregon and Washington is 7% van people

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:42 AM

That sounds awesome, most likely will do that

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:43 AM

ok so beginning of May?

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:44 AM

shoot me some dates

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:44 AM

so we can add it to the topic

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:44 AM

under VAN TOUR 2019

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:44 AM

USA! USA! USA!

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:44 AM

can you bring @David Hartsough and @Ryan Williams with you?

:+1: 1

Trevor Tomasic

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:45 AM

lol I’d be cool with that

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:45 AM

make it happen

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:45 AM

let's get dates for 2019

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Tue, Mar 5, 2019, 10:45 AM

USA USA USA

Ryan Williams

Wed, Mar 6, 2019, 10:04 PM

I think I'll be in SLC for work for a couple days in late April/early May... 100% down for some van life coordination

:ok_hand: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:46 AM

YES!!!

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 AM

@Ryan Williams don't be a stranger

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 AM

this guy loves to hang out

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 AM

with his checkbook out

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 AM

ARRROOOOO!!!

:wolf: 1

Erik A Lopez, IT Professional

Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:47 AM

:wolf:

Trevor Tomasic

Wed, Mar 20, 2019, 12:06 PM

Yo for those interested in getting all the deets, I’m going to mainly be posting to this discord I set up

Trevor Tomasic

Wed, Mar 20, 2019, 12:07 PM

https://discord.gg/Ac6B8XE

Join the V I R T U A L :rocket: | V A N :thinking_face: | M A N :taco: Discord Server!

Check out the V I R T U A L :rocket: | V A N :thinking_face: | M A N :taco: community on Discord - hang out with 8 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

Thu, May 16, 2019, 1:48 PM

@Jesse Fusselman has joined the channel