Before I bought the bus…
I looked at a LOT of vans.
And every single one taught me something.
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The Search
Finding the right setup isn’t quick.
It involves:
- Looking at multiple options
- Figuring out what matters
- Realising what doesn’t
What I Learned From Looking at So Many Vans
Every van had:
- Pros
- Cons
- Trade-offs
And seeing a range of them helped me understand:
👉 what I actually needed
The Patterns
After seeing enough vans, patterns start to appear:
- Layout matters more than looks
- Space changes everything
- Compromises are unavoidable
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Why I Chose the Bus Instead
After all that, the bus just made more sense:
- More space
- More flexibility
- More long-term potential
The Reality of Choosing
There’s no perfect option.
Only:
- The best fit for you
- Based on what you need
🔧 Continue the Journey
- Buying the Coaster → [link]
- Starting the build → [link]
- Lessons learned → [link]
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