I had to disappoint Hubby and nix his idea of converting a school bus for my Vanlife idea. He wants to haul his car in the bus so he can enjoy it.
I *don’t* want something big and hard to maneuver. I told him that from the beginning. For him, bigger is always better. And I’m not a good tent camper – the bugs love me so any time I’m near the dirt I end up with legs looking like hamburger. The flying bugs, too. I’m a mosquito magnet. I need to be off the ground, especially when sleeping. As a friend of ours used to say, “My idea of roughing it is a black and white TV.” I don’t think I’d ever ditch a home in favor of living full time in my van, but I do like the idea of taking off for a few weeks at a time and explore the U.S.
The idea of having a second vehicle is something I’ve been pondering. One person mentioned to me that one issue with Vanlife is that you have to break camp if you want to run to the store for something. I’ve thought about getting a scooter – my hip/back problem means I can’t handle a motorcycle – but where to carry it? On a rack in the back? That kinda kills the “stealth camping” option. Then I saw these Glampervans.
With the Murphy bed option, I could stash the scooter inside; but I’d still have to take it outside at night, so it’s still a problem. I wonder if I can make a hammock fit around it at night? Hmmmm……….
It’s a good thing I’m not in a hurry. I can take my time to think it out.
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