DLM-Distribution stays relevant in customizing six cylinder AWD camper vans
Owners Dave and Candy Mellon have found a way to remain financially solvent in the mini camper van market for 2026 & beyond… Based in Lake Crystal Minnesota, they are now converting Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager mini vans into campers that sleep two adults. Mini-T campers are equipped with a sofa bed, sink, microwave, refrigerator,…
Portable A/C units for vans & tents
It’s that time of year – Dog Days of summer. Where high humidity and outdoor temperatures make van life difficult. Not to mention deadly if leaving pets inside camper vans while taking restroom breaks. Luckily, my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica passenger van with keyless entry allows me to keep the van running with doors locked and…
Ram Promaster Low Roof Sprinter Van
I saw this news announcement today (8-14-25) on the Cascade Camper website using this link: https://www.cascadecampers.com/ I still own a 2020 Ram Promaster City Tradesman van with Cascade camper conversion package. It’s four cylinder (2.4 liter) engine gets 28-30 miles per gallon on highways! I am still upset that Ford, Nissan, Mercedes and Ram DISCONTINUED…
Why I love Chrysler vans
I recently sold my beloved 2010 Chrysler Town & Country van for $5K USD cash. It had 130K original miles on the odometer. I purchased it used eight years ago in Sacramento California. I drove it 2400 miles across country pulling a small aluminum fishing boat in November 2016. I put my red kayak on…
Is Van Life Coming to an End in 2024?
In November 2023, I came across an interesting article about the possibility of Van Life Coming to an End. The conclusion made by author Dalton Johnson is Maybe. He gave six reasons that can be summarized below. Article can be found here: https://www.mensjournal.com/pursuits/adventure-travel/why-people-are-quitting-van-life# As a micro van owner of a Cascade camper (built professionally on…
Micro Van Camper Builder Cascade finds creative ways to remain profitable!
My last post was rather dismal in sharing bad news that Ram, Ford, Nissan, and Mercedes are discontinuing the manufacturing & sales of micro cargo vans; specifically the smaller Ram Promaster City, Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200 and Mercedes Metris gasoline models. Ram Promaster City vans are currently being replaced with electric Fiat Doblo versions…
Discontinuing Compact (gas fueled) Cargo Vans in America by 2023?
In Fall 2022, a Cascade owner posted a disturbing article on our private Facebook forum. The article states that small compact cargo vans like the Ram Promaster City, Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200 and Mercedes Metris will no longer be sold in the United States. Some, like the Ram Promaster City, will be discontinued by…
UHAUL Hitch Lights
After owning several vehicles, this is my third UHAUL hitch installed in the past 5 years. Everything was working fine before a 1200 mile round trip in July. I bought a plug-in brake light at Walmart since I wouldn’t be hauling anything on my hitch. As you can see in the photo, the Walmart purchased,…
Toyota Sienna…a popular choice for camper van conversion. Equipped with limitations!
Next month will mark the one year anniversary of creating and maintaining this site. Be sure to leave a Like below if you learn anything useful from reading my free, online blog! Looking at weekly statistics, my article on the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland van is the most popular one. Ram Promaster City cargo van…
2021 Mercedes Metris Camper Van
I saw an online ad for a 2021 Mercedes Metris camper van with pop-top for $90K USD. Now that’s almost what I paid for a two bedroom condo in Ohio 4 years ago. Add sales tax & registration fees and the Metris camper van will cost $95K or higher off the sales lot. Why would…
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