http://prescott.craigslist.org/rvs/4961491984.html
2001 Dodge Adventure Van w/Solar $9,500
You could purchase an old van and outfit it yourself, which seems like the less-expensive routeat first. Or, you could save yourself thousands of dollars by purchasing one where a lot of the expensive mechanical items have been cared for already, solar system and batteries installed, its been insulated and paneled, and it can be used right now to camp and live in.
This van was purpose-built to stealth camp in urban environments. It looks like a work van and easily fits into most neighborhood or industrial areas. With the solar power and water set-up, it can easily be used for boondocking somewhere in a national forest.
This van was purchased in June of 2013 for $3,500.
In June 2013,
New air conditioning compressor, drier and lines--$1295
In July 2013,
New tires were put on it--$715
New ball joints, bearing pack and new seals, alignment --$705
New front brakes--$195
New gas shocks--$210
In Aug 2013
Powertrain Control Module--$880
In Sep 2013
New Radiator--$425
New serpentine belt--$60
New valve cover gaskets--$50
In Nov 2014,
New wiper control switch, motor--$220
Interior
June 2013
Solar installation and batteries--$4020
8 foam for bed--$400
Roof Rack--$450
Materials for conversion--$2000 (conservative)
Nov 2014
Pioneer CD stereo with Bluetooth, amp, 6x9 speakers--$1115
Whynter FM-65G Portable Freezer/Refrigerator w/insulated bag--$580
The van:
5.9L V8 OHV 16V
3500 LWB Maxivan
4-speed Automatic
2 seats
New CD stereo, amp, and good 6x9 speakers
Clear title
Clean VIN report
. Solid mechanical condition
Equipment inside the van:
Double bed with 8" foam
Sink with electric pump and 9-gal tank
65-qt chest refrigerator 12VDC-only
23 gallons of water storage in addition to the 9-gal tank for the sink
Shelf storage
Simple dry toilet (5-gal bucket under a toilet seat)
Fold-down table
Tarp awning and poles
Two storage boxes on roof
The solar/battery system
630W of solar power on the roof
2000W (120VAC ~15A) inverter
4-6V deep cycle batteries (12V configuration)
Charge controller
Solar/battery system separate from the van start battery system
Prescott, AZ