It was around February of 2012 that we first decided we were really going to do it. Brady and I always talked about some day quitting our jobs and living on the open road, but thought it would be farther in the future. We started realizing that we had nothing really stopping us from just going for it. Brady and I had been married for just under a year, had jobs that weren't really holding us back, no children, no mortgage, and no real debt- besides my student loans. We knew that if we started saving, we could make our dream a reality. Once the decision was made, we needed a mode of transportation. After months of research and shopping, we came to the conclusion that we were going to convert a white cargo van in to our own customized RV. We didn't want to stand out, and didn't want it to be immediately obvious to outsiders that we were living in the van. The white cargo vans are stealthier than regular RV's, and the extended cab gave us a lot of space to use. We chose one that included a gate that locked between the cab and the cargo area, an alarm system, and bars across the back windows- all features to prevent anyone from breaking in. Above is the van we purchased for $4000 in Denver, CO. This one had cargo shelves and cabinets and a ladder rack which we later sold for $350. It is a 2002 Ford Econoline.
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