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18 months with the Airstream Basecamp
After about 18 months and several trips it’s time to recollect my thoughts. Here are the things that led me to buy the Basecamp, my favorite and least favorite things and lessons I learned along the way.
The quest for the perfect camper van
It’s an overwelming task that will have you watching an endless stream of Youtube videos and visiting dealerships all across the state (or country). Once your interest has peaked, you realize you have no idea what you’re looking for or the right questions to ask.
This is an adventure that I’ve been on for several years. This year, just before my 40th birthday, I pulled the trigger at last and purchased a 2018 Hymer Aktiv.
#VanLife, #TruckLife, #CamperLife, #RVLife oh my?!
For the last several years, I’ve had an epic internal debate. Which is better? A camper-van, an overland build, a truck-bed camper, a tow-behind trailer? What is the perfect way to get out and adventure.
Allow me to talk through my experiences to help you make this decision:
My Tacoma Overlanding build
It didn’t take long for me to start outfitting my new Tacoma with camping gear, and once the process started it escalated pretty rapidly. It took over a year to complete and lots of trial and error, but here we are. My truck is now a highly capable camping machine!
Let’s dive into it and I’ll talk through everything I learned a long the way.