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[–]Ponderer[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (6 children)

Chemical off-gassing from many of the building materials.

This would concern me the most. Maybe it's possible to buy something that's mostly metal or made somewhere with better production quality? Or even to build one?

[–]send_nasty_stuffNational Socialist 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

I'd think the best option would be a used one that's already off gassed or maybe even a school bus rig you build yourself. There are some really nice quality durable horse trailers that are built well and keep resale value. Cimarron is one. They make living quarters trailers that last a long time. paging /u/insanemetal187

[–]insanemetal187 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

I've thought about converting a bus literally since high school 20 years ago now. My concerns were, it seems expensive and I want to be able to move freely without always bringing my house with me. I can drive a truck or SUV through some small town and not have issues. Driving a bus will have all the limitations that come with long vehicles which I usually dislike having to figure out. Not the easiest to park or take tight turns with. And again, if anything breaks down needing to be brought to the shop, your house is in the shop.

I want the separation between home and transportation. This doesn't have to be everyone's concern though. I envy the van life guys over my current situation even though I have the separation I desire.

[–]Ponderer[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

It depends on how small you want to go. Heck, maybe we could get creative here.

If you're okay with van living, but you want a living space that's not permanently attached to your vehicle, how about a teardrop trailer?

Very inexpensive. There's plans online so you could probably build one yourself with your own materials. Depending on the size, maybe you could even fit one in the back of a pick-up, which would mean that length or parking would not be an issue. Would that work?

[–]insanemetal187 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

lol I'm not an outdoor type. I want a camper for the kitchen, bathroom, bed space and just need something close to a desk, table and bench would work.

While I'm cheap, I'm looking for something that could work anywhere. I'd like to be able to just move on a moment's notice. I'm impulsive and being locked into being in one spot has me going nuts. I miss my college years of taking a 5 hour road trip for White Castle because we watched the movie. I want to be able to just move when bored, without having to pack and find a new apartment. If I own my own shit and keep my cost of living low I can just pick up a shitty job where ever I go if needed. I think if I cut back on rent I probably have enough bitcoin to last for a few years at current prices. If it runs it might be enough to be fully retired.

[–]Ponderer[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I can relate to that feeling. Good luck my man.

[–]JasonCarswellVoluntaryist 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Maybe get a RV/bus and hang a motorcycle and/or mountain e-bike off the back - and get baskets, saddle bags, and/or a bike-trailer.