38k budget

[josefina avila]

Hi!
I’m planning to start vanlife and my total budget at max is 38K. I want to drive and travel from Canada to southamerica, what would you choose? (Convert cargo van, buy used motorhome class b, class c, etc)

I read you!!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Quite the ambition!

For me converted cargo van. Probably Ford Chevy,or Ram! Nothing fancy, don't be a target!!! Make sure it's reliable, as your responsible to remove it from Mexico should it brake. You can sell it in Belize I hear, and fly home!!! Just saying!!!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Oh! Don't skimp on Mexican insurance,it can keep you out of jail!

 

[team bradfield]

Hi!
I’m planning to start vanlife and my total budget at max is 38K. I want to drive and travel from Canada to southamerica, what would you choose? (Convert cargo van, buy used motorhome class b, class c, etc)

I read you!!

Is 38k your budget for just the van or van and trip.to SA?

 

[josefina avila]

Is 38k your budget for just the van or van and trip.to SA?

Just the van!

 

[rv4travlin]

Oh! Don't skimp on Mexican insurance,it can keep you out of jail!

Mexican Insurance? Is that like large denomination U.S. currency?

 

[old timer]

I will suggest find something in the budget range ,but offer low enough for savings in your account for repairs.
Have a shop check out what you are looking at, auto repairs are crazzy expensive, probably more if you are on the road.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Mexican Insurance? Is that like large denomination U.S. currency?

Believe it or not. An insurance issued by the government,is a get out of jail card. Without it you go to jail,and are held until you are proven "not responsible" in an accident. I highly recommend only government issued policy!!!

 

[Joe Hogan]

Helpful hints

A Simple Guide to Auto Insurance in Mexico

A guide on how to pick the best coverage for you and your vehicle.

www.expatden.com

 

[rvkev]

I have got a couple thousand more than that in my BaRTH but you have to be handy, or have friends that are handy. Click on the word BaRTH above and check it out. I bought my vintage "Airstream-Wanna-Be twelve years ago. It does NOT have the airstream price tag.
Good Luck with your search!