Looking for a used van, Need Advice

[skiri251]

Just came back from desert tent camping. It was very windy and this stupid tent with top half mesh construction let all the dust in. It was a horrible experience.

Anyway, I really need a van to haul two fullsize dirt bikes and can be slept in comfortably.
I don't want to spend a fortune for a brand-new one.

So, what should I watch out for used ones?

For example, this one looks nice and vintage (LOL) but could this be a money pit?

https://www.carfax.com/vehicles/1FTPE24L4XHB51175-used-1999-ford-econoline-e-250--azusa

 

[slabghost]

For the purpose stated I'd prefer something like this.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/c ... 81993.html

 

[skiri251]

slabghost » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:18 pm[/url]":120q85yt]
For the purpose stated I'd prefer something like this.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/c ... 81993.html

I see.
It is definately more spacious but no windows... unless I put them in. Hmmm.

 

[zman]

skiri251 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:22 pm[/url]":3agz1vi8]

slabghost » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:18 pm[/url]":3agz1vi8]
For the purpose stated I'd prefer something like this.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/c ... 81993.html

I see.
It is definitely more spacious but no windows... unless I put them in. Hmmm.

I would add a door on the side too but something like that may get stuck in the sand...seen a few dirt bike vans that have fold down beds,fold up for the bikes to load.

 

[dan filipi]

I'm not sure I'd trust 66,000 original miles but for desert camping a box van like that would be great.

 

[slabghost]

Add a a small window and side door. Wall off the cargo area so you have sleeping quarters separate from the bikes.

 

[skiri251]

dan filipi » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:41 pm[/url]":2cusx08g]
I'm not sure I'd trust 66,000 original miles but for desert camping a box van like that would be great.

Maybe the true mileage is 1,066,000. LOL.

 

[skiri251]

zman » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:39 pm[/url]":1w8nkez4]

skiri251 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:22 pm[/url]":1w8nkez4]

slabghost » Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:18 pm[/url]":1w8nkez4]
For the purpose stated I'd prefer something like this.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/c ... 81993.html

I see.
It is definitely more spacious but no windows... unless I put them in. Hmmm.

I would add a door on the side too but something like that may get stuck in the sand...seen a few dirt bike vans that have fold down beds,fold up for the bikes to load.

Fold-down beds, yes, good idea.
I don't venture out in sand even with the Jeep so it should be okay..

 

[slabghost]

Moving trucks like that are often seldom used or short distance delivery so mileage may be correct.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

I use to have a Honda xl125, I used my e150 club wagon to take it up north. I took out both back seats, the rear seat was longer than the middle seat so I put it length wise in the van and put the bike next to it. once up north the bike came out and the seat made for a nice bed. I had limo tint on all rear windows