Since the last update, I’ve been approved for financing on a Ram Promaster — one of the final steps before I can kick off the build. Now it’s just a matter of finding the right van. I’m looking for a 159” model with low mileage, clean history, and no major red flags. Easier said than done.
Because I’ll likely be buying out of state, coordinating a pre-purchase inspection and figuring out how to pick it up without spending a fortune on travel will be a challenge. Plane tickets and one-way rentals don’t really work when the timeline is uncertain.
I’m planning to wait until the end of May to put down a larger payment and reduce long-term costs — especially if full-time van life becomes the goal. The window for all this is tight, but I’m aiming to have it wrapped up soon.
This post was edited on 6/15/2025
Purchase goal moved from May 9th to May 30th.