My VAN LIFE story (so far)

This week, van life will step to the side.
I've been prioritizing travel over repairs, and it is finally time to send my beloved blue van into the shop. But, before she goes to the mechanic, she gets some last-minute design improvements while I reminisce on my van journey so far.
In April 2024 I bought this 1988 Chevrolet G30 SPORT VAN, already partially converted by previous owners. After a few small modifications, it was ready to hit the roads! Follow along as I continue to build out the van into the perfect weekender cabin on wheels!

[@Rickyleehb]

Keep on doing your thing Logan! You got this!

[@loganrosemccarthy]

Thank you 😁

[@vincenzopromedia]

I have a wishlist on amazon with items that can really benefit you in your van life journey. It's for a chevy van. That's why I clicked this video becasue I wanted to see what you were doing with yours.🙂

[@KLM3T25]

This is great job

[@CraigMorton321]

Nicely done! Looking forward to your adventures!

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@CraigMorton321 thank you!!

[@SprintSprite-jj2db]

Very well narrated

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@SprintSprite-jj2db thank you :)

[@lilrusty6720]

Great video! Awaiting the adventures in the classic van.

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@lilrusty6720 Thank you :) and so am I!

[@lylaslifestyle849]

Wait I’m so excited for you! ❤

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@lylaslifestyle849 thank youuu 🤩

[@tinale3643]

my dream ❤

[@chrispoplawski9286]

Growing up, my dad had the exact same blue Chevy sport van as you. So many little things that I see in your videos that brings back a flood of memories to me, like the door pulls, the steering wheel, the center console, the little wings to flip the rear windows open, the handles to open the front windows, all the little details. I grew up camping in it in NH on the weekends. It’s so nostalgic to me. Thank you for sharing 🥲

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@chrispoplawski9286 no way! Those sound like sweet memories and it makes me happy that this video brought them back!! I hope to have as many fun adventures in my van as it sounds like you guys did in yours :)

[@chrispoplawski9286]

@@loganrosemccarthy looks like you’re on the right track! Keep the videos coming, highly enjoying them

[@cabracove]

Gonna be a lot of fun. I need a bed that is always made up and ready to go, wastes a ton of space, LOL

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@cabracove honestly if my van was a blank slate I think I would do the same thing! The previous owners built the van in this set up, and the electrical system is inside the benches so there’s not much I can change without seriously reworking everything!

[@cabracove]

@@loganrosemccarthy Understand. It's not worth it at this point. I have a 4x5 aluminum slide under the bed, but all that space is only accessible from the back. The upside is I can carry a ton of water and firewood. The downside is having my electrical system in the front wastes even more space. I'm mostly happy with it though. Putting a hi-top on it gained a lot of upper storage I still need to build, LOL Safe travels.

[@TiZGaming]

I'll be getting my van Thursday 😬 I'll be permanently on the road in October and I'm scared and freaking excited

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@TiZGaming that is so exciting!! What kind of van are you getting?

[@TiZGaming]

@loganrosemccarthy I am getting a 1999 ford e250. This week has been a crazy realization that its actually happening

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@TiZGaming that’s so awesome, I wish you the best of luck on your adventures!!!

[@bernimac]

great job, Logan...very proud ... I look forward to seeing all your exciting safe trips. ❤

[@Locd4life707]

New subscriber here. I look forward to following your journey.

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@locd4life707 Hi! Thank you for subscribing :) I am glad you enjoyed the vide

[@user-eo6bk9sg5y]

Puppy 🐶 love’s going for a drive

[@marcosestebanjara3151]

Beautiful!

[@valeriefromoregon]

So cute ! A blue van is way better than a white one..my daughter is building out a medium sized school bus .. she’s almost done then driving here to visit. No place like Oregon to visit ❤

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@valeriefromoregon that is awesome! I had so much fun on my trip in Oregon ❤

[@petra6099]

❤

[@tanyaLooking_InTheRear-View]

How do these newer Volkswagens do? Are they money pits or prettily realiable? I ask cause there’s a beautiful one for sale by me & im looking for one right now. But don’t know much about them? If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks and dosage travels.

[@loganrosemccarthy]

I only rented the VW van for about a week, so I can’t speak to its long term reliability. In the short term it was great! I recommend bringing the van near you to a trusted mechanic to get their opinion. Best of luck :)

[@karelritter8446]

Super women.

[@guillermodelatorre8]

What year is your van?

[@loganrosemccarthy]

@@guillermodelatorre8 1988!

[@brianmccarthy3640]

Best yet! So, so great.

[@loganrosemccarthy]

aww thank you :)