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    We took our Ford EconoLine Van Camping for the FIRST TIME!



    We took our Ford EconoLine Van Camping for the FIRST TIME!

    Taking our Ford EconoLine on our first Van Camping Adventure! We are in the process of coverting our 1997 Ford Econoline E150 Van for Vanlife Van Camping. This is the first of our test runs to see what we need to do before we take our LONG trips in March – September of this year!! We don’t plan on living in the van full time vanlife. Using this more as a glamping van camping at parks around the United States.

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    We have been a couple since 2011. From early on we have always made travel a top priority! Traveling, cruising, road trips…going on as many adventures as we possibly can. We have been to Italy, Greece, France, Puerto Rico, Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, all over the US…. So many places. Our only regret was not sharing our adventures sooner!!

    We do a lot of Royal Caribbean cruises each year, but also take road trips and go to destinations outside of cruising!

    Jim is a disabled veteran and Val has a small online store she’s been selling on for over 24+ yrs. We are not travel agents, we just like sharing places and things we have done. All videos & photos are ours and were taken by either Jim or Val.

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    3. @philsmidwestclassiccars150 on

      Congrats on your success of getting out in your Ford Econoline Van. Love the fact that you are keeping it simple. I like simple. I don't need a $250,000 Camper Van that's virtually designed to Leak & fall apart on me as I use it, & neither do you. By keeping it simple you folks will have so much more time together to enjoy the great outdoors together. I loved the scenery on your intro. I live up in WI & yes we get the fall colors too. I was in search of a campervan for my weekends up a Road America. It is a 4.1 mile Road Course which is nestled up in The Kettle Morine Forest, & offers some of the most iconic auto & motorcycle racing you could ever see. I usually get the season pass & try & make all the races during the year & do my best to campout at the track, as the racing programs are usually 3-4 days & start at 8 AM sharp lasting until about 5PM. I did at one point own a Dodge Camper Van, which I loved, but it ended up with a rusty frame which deemed it no longer was safe for the traveling. I than resorted to camping out in my 2021 Toyota 4Runner. That was a little crampy for space, but comfy enough for a Thurs thru Sun weekend & it held all my camping gear, & I manipulated a bed for the back out of some bed foam fitting from Walmart. It worked as it's just me & I found the setup comfortable enough to sleep. I had a decent tent, but at 66, I just don't like crawling around on the ground anymore. I now own a 2023 Dodge Ram Pro Master 2500 159 High Top Van that I recently found for sale with 36K miles. That will be my cozy Van life starter upper. Right now, it's just the two seats up front & the rest is cargo van ready for whatever build or design I can come up with, racing starts in May. A simple bed design & room for a couch (Maybe find a sleeper couch) & I'm even thinking a Lazy Boy Recliner, the room is there but would have to work on securement. The key is that your chariot is comfortable for Jim & Val. That's what counts. If your travels ever bring you up into WI, we have cool camp sites available for reasonable pricing on lakes that have fish in them, so check us out. Bring you fishing poles, or if you like auto racing, check out Road America up in Elkhart Lake, WI, right outside of Plymouth, WI. About the toilet issues, consider a Porta-Potty. I am an over the road trucker by trade & have over 30 years living in various tractors driving for various companies. I would highly suggest a Port-A-Potty which are small convenient toilets. Check them out on Amazon. Most run from $30.00 – $200 depending on type of toilet. I've had a cassette style portable toilet that's at least 20 years old. I wouldn't be out on the road without it. I drag the smelly ole thing with me every where I go. Ha, ha got you. They are just like the toilets at home & very easy to clean & the cassettes don't leak & can be dumped in any restroom. They are small & convenient & very easy to store & hideaway in little cubby holes in the van. It's not as yucky as most might think it is & well worth the investment. As far as the Port-A-Johns at various locations, look on Amazon for toilet seat covers. That's a must. Also those Port-A-Johns make a perfect spot for emptying a Port-A-Poty Cassette. It sure beats a coffee can. I seen your Jackery. I also have a 1500 Wat Solar Battery Pack, & also a EU2000 Generator, that came tucked away in the older Dodge Van that I had. Both work great for my power needs, but I'm consider upgrading. Right now Solar Batteries & Panels seem pretty expensive, so I'm holding off there. I love camping out & to be able to do it. I have a portable 2 burner Coleman stove that I love. I get up early & fill the air with Hickory Smoked Bacon. Jim I would like to thank you for your service to our country. As a Disabled Veteran, you stood up to the challenge of risking life & limb to protect your Country. Thank you for all you have sacrificed over the years, & I hope you Econoline Van helps to bring some serenity & beauty into your life.

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