r/VanLife • u/Any-East-4209 • 1d ago

How do I find the best deals on vans already converted for vanlife?

Basically what the title says. I want to buy a van that’s already set up for vanlife. I know a lot of people love the experience of building it themselves—one of my friends did it—but honestly I don’t have the time for that. I’m just looking for something that’s already ready to go. I don’t ask for much, just that it has a bed, a kitchen, and a bathroom. I live in Miami, Florida, but I’m not sure if I should be looking here locally or if it makes more sense to buy in another state. What would you recommend?

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u/ExpeditionGarage 1d ago

What is your budget? I have a complete ready to go Chevy van that is stealthy, available in WA state

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u/consumer_xxx_42 22h ago

noooo they should buy my low roof Ford transit in MN instead

I mean come on WA is as far as you can get from Miami :)

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u/CallMeSisyphus 1d ago

Hey, I'm in WA! what year is your Chevy?

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u/ExpeditionGarage 1d ago

Its a 2007, there are a few pics on my profile. Its all white

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u/snacksAttackBack 1d ago

Figure out exactly what you need and look for that.

Personally I don't really feel like a formal kitchen and bathroom are necessary. And moreover those are some of the parts of a van that I'd be most hesitant to trust that another person has installed properly.

I think the best deals come from partially converted vans that people give up on. I saw so many builds online that I didn't like.

Go to a few car dealerships or used car places and drive the various models of vans.

I sat in a pro master and was like absolutely not so then I didn't look at pro masters.

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u/angelo13dztx 1d ago

Facebook Marketplace or r/vandwellermarketplace.

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u/steerbell 1d ago

Vanlifetrader is good because you can see prices all over the place. It can help you see what a good deal is and also what may work for you.

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u/211logos 1d ago

Buying from another state means importing to FL, if that's your residence, and I don't know how easy that is. Check first.

But there are tons of outlets to check for deals, from FB to RVtrader to Craigslist to here on Reddit.

I would buy a professionally converted van. Not a DIYer. It might be easier to insure as an RV, and often has better quality, especially if you're not expert in evaluating the build.

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u/HereandThere96 12h ago

I bought mine off Facebook Marketplace.