MOVING INTO A VAN…AT 70ish?

That’s correct! I see it as a unique expression of minimalism, simplicity, and leaving less of a footprint on the planet.

YOU’VE PROBABLY GOT QUESTIONS…

  • There are several reasons, including:

    • Most importantly, I’ll be able to visit my adult children and my 13 grandchildren who are currently scattered around the U.S.

    • It’s something I’ve thought about for a decade, and it’s time to put up or shut up.

    • My monthly expenses will be much cheaper and I can pay down some debt I have.

  • As I write this in March of 2026, I’m in the visualization and fundraising phase. I don’t have a lot of savings, so I created a Patreon membership at $5/month and a GoFundMe page to help with this.

    Preliminary Plan:

    • Acquire a used Doge ProMaster 2500 cargo van and begin building out the living spaces. Target: September ‘26.

    • Finish the build out and go on some test trips. Target: October ‘26.

    • Fundraiser in an ethical crowdsourced manner. Target: Now through completion.

  • Most of them. I downsized from a 3BR/3BA townhome a year ago into a 1BR/1BA apartment. So clearly, I know how to do it.

    I’ve already started a list of Must Haves and Nice To Haves. Join the Patreon for that.

    Links are included in the last section.

    I embrace most forms of change. Clearly, the kind that that break one’s heart and drags one down are the exceptions. Still, they, too, have something to teach us.

  • There are several ways to help Kona and me reach this goal.

    1. Join the Patreon for a $5/month membership where I’ll share the entire process from now until the cows come home. 🐄

    2. Donate or share the GoFundMe page to spread the word and reach more people than I can on my own.

    3. Be kind to others in all you do. That won’t help me directly, but it will help you! 🙏🏼