I'd seriously take the time to check out the van options. I think in the long run it will be less costly and more effective. Outfitting it can be done in steps if it's well planned i.e. strip it and insulate it first, then install heat and electricity, and then work on storage and bedding. At first you can just sleep on the floor or hang a hammock inside.
Because this has become such a "thing", it's driven the longevity of much of these vehicles i.e. you can find parts still and keep them going for a quite a while. Also people seem to like to upgrade as budget allows, so perhaps finding someone else's "starter" van may be the ticket to your path to the perfect adventure vehicle.
I'd suggest really making some spreadsheets and exhausting all options. Trailers kinda suck for a number of reasons. The pop up tent tops look a little better to me, if you are camping only in the summer or in the desert. For our climate a van with solar electricity and a propane heater would be ideal.
Because this has become such a "thing", it's driven the longevity of much of these vehicles i.e. you can find parts still and keep them going for a quite a while. Also people seem to like to upgrade as budget allows, so perhaps finding someone else's "starter" van may be the ticket to your path to the perfect adventure vehicle.
I'd suggest really making some spreadsheets and exhausting all options. Trailers kinda suck for a number of reasons. The pop up tent tops look a little better to me, if you are camping only in the summer or in the desert. For our climate a van with solar electricity and a propane heater would be ideal.
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