@@sameersmerchant Wow, 1973! One of the things we sometimes warn other potential vanlifers about is putting a lot of time/money into renovations/recovery, when that money could be directed toward purchasing a newer and more reliable van in the first place. We spent $12.3k on the van and only $455 on renovations/conversion. A lot of people invert that ratio and wind up with a beautiful van that doesn't have much mechanical life remaining. Be careful!
Glad you asked! We have a whole blog post and TH-cam video about that! Blog: www.tripofalifestyle.com/money/health-insurance-without-a-job/ Video: th-cam.com/video/-KZqf1RAjUQ/w-d-xo.html
We've never really missed the insulation, but we do plan our trips around good weather. As long as overnight lows are between 25°F (-4°C) and 70°F (21°C), we're generally very comfortable. Forgoing insulation saves a bit of space in a very tight cargo area. On cold nights, sleeping bags are necessary, and we do experience a condensation problem sometimes. A ventilation fan would be a positive addition that could probably be done relatively cheaply! Also worth noting: In a pinch, you can run the AC or heater periodically throughout the night, or just grab a hotel occasionally as needed.
Thanks for sharing your NV200 experience with us! How much did the 2021 cost and how many miles did it have?
Thanks for following along! All the details of the "new" 2021 van pop up on screen around 08:43 in the video. 😊
@@TripOfALifestylethank you! Didn’t see it the first time 🧐
Amazingly well explained. Thank You!
I want to make one of these myself in the near future :)
You got a new subscriber!
Happy to hear it; thanks!
You two are the best. Keep those tips coming :)
@@Rls2236 Thanks for watching!
great inspiration
to get back to my plan
to live and be so free in mine.
... been bumps in the road.
@@siljrath Do it!!
Sweet video!
@@sameersmerchant Thank you!
Just got a Toyota Sienna mini van and was going to add kitchen, shower and all of those things. but this video has changed my mind. Thank You
Im planning on doing this in my 1973 VW Bus. Working on rust repair now. Watch out for the CVT transmission on the newer NV200
@@sameersmerchant Wow, 1973!
One of the things we sometimes warn other potential vanlifers about is putting a lot of time/money into renovations/recovery, when that money could be directed toward purchasing a newer and more reliable van in the first place.
We spent $12.3k on the van and only $455 on renovations/conversion. A lot of people invert that ratio and wind up with a beautiful van that doesn't have much mechanical life remaining. Be careful!
How do you pay for medical insurance?
Glad you asked! We have a whole blog post and TH-cam video about that!
Blog: www.tripofalifestyle.com/money/health-insurance-without-a-job/
Video: th-cam.com/video/-KZqf1RAjUQ/w-d-xo.html
@@TripOfALifestyle thanks!
No insulation means cold nights, hot days and a lot of condensation.
We've never really missed the insulation, but we do plan our trips around good weather. As long as overnight lows are between 25°F (-4°C) and 70°F (21°C), we're generally very comfortable. Forgoing insulation saves a bit of space in a very tight cargo area.
On cold nights, sleeping bags are necessary, and we do experience a condensation problem sometimes. A ventilation fan would be a positive addition that could probably be done relatively cheaply!
Also worth noting: In a pinch, you can run the AC or heater periodically throughout the night, or just grab a hotel occasionally as needed.
Great vid and tips! 4:10 is awesome too. Cheers!