Tag: vans
12 Posts
Aug 09, 2016
A Man, a Plan, a Van . . . a Can(ine)?
Life in a 1987 Vanagon with two humans and one dog.

Feb 18, 2015
VIDEO: We Climb Mount Washington in the Snow (in a nice, warm van)!
Contributor Craig Fitzgerald examines the SnowCoach at New Hampshire's Mount Washington, a one-ton Chevy 15-passenger van equipped with four-wheel drive and snowmobile tracks.

Aug 16, 2014
The Airstream Sprinter: Not Your Grandpa's Camper
Among the many great oddities of the American highway, one of the greatest is the way we send some of our oldest and most unsteady motorists out in some of our most ridiculously large and difficult to manage conveyances. Jamie Kitman reviews this post-ironic big rig for seniors, right here.
Sep 02, 2011
A Short History of the Modern Van
To think that the surrender monkeys of France are driving around in vans superior to that of my van-driving brethren here in America burns my deep-fried, artificially flavored, apple pie pride. Of course, we have no one to blame but American industry. Van technology on this side of the pond has been stifled by an all-too-obvious, gentleman’s non-compete agreement.

Mar 08, 2011
Where Are the Campers?
Thinking of converting a van into a camper? A suggestion! If you're a middle-aged male, alone, driving a plain white cargo van with a makeshift bed in the back, don't sit in it parked near a school. Just don't.

Apr 07, 2010
Don't Come Knockin' ... This Electric Van is Rockin'
Vans don't get much respect, but how do you think all our stuff gets delivered? Ford is fielding 1,000 battery electric Transit Connect delivery vehicles and I just took a silent spin in a very promising example.

Nov 01, 2008
Is two years on the lot too long, for a new car?

Jun 01, 2004
Recommendations for a Buddhist nun who wants to use her vehicle as a retreat space?
I am a Buddhist nun with a problem and thought you might have some advice that might help to resolve the problem I am writing to ask about a vehicle that I might use for two purposes retreat and living...

May 01, 2003
Any thoughts on buying a school bus to take to Burning Man?
I along with about friends am determined to go to the Burning Man festival in Nevada this summer We would like to purchase or rent a school bus capable of making the round trip from Seattle Is this feasible Where...

Jul 01, 1998
Now here's a midlife crisis car purchase that we can get excited about.
vans buying midlife crisis Volkswagen Eurovan Volkswagen Vanagon