What to look out for when buying a used van for van life (avoid costly repairs & find the best deal)

[@StephenAldaco]

What are some other things to look out for when buying a used van?

[@StephenAldaco]

So if it’s a diesel van you can place a dollar or piece of paper over the oil filler cap. What your looking for is excessive air coming out of the oil filler cap that usually indicates big problems. It’s called a blowby test some times you can take off the oil cap and rest it on top of the oil filler and it get blown off by the engine. Hope that helps.

[@creativemanifestation8295]

Ohhhhh, oil filler not filter.... my interpretation was off. Thanks.

[@eddielalowskibmx]

Danggg dude didnt even notice those missing bolts on the oil pan. And neither did anyone else, as I am first to comment about it?

[@GypsyKhi]

I have always wanted to be mobile. My life has definitely been a nomadic and minimalistic adventure. I’m so thankful that you posted this because I can always use the pointers

[@traceycrawford9938]

Looks like it was an old ‘Booze Bus’ (here in Australia)! *The van the Police take you into (on the side of the road) if you blew over the legal alcohol limit into a breathalyser, while driving 😉🇦🇺

[@vanlifecarjunkies858]

You really don’t know what you’re looking at do you

[@taecocky]

Lol at all

[@sashly99]

Yep..clueless

[@darb4091]

But he can make a video.

[@StephenAldaco]

@darb4091 darn tooting

[@nealrcn]

Whats it feel like when you work van dies and you cannot find other because of all these youtubers and tiktokers. ☹

[@StephenAldaco]

Sorry bruv good luck getting a van

[@foreverleaf]

How do you check for transmission issues?

[@stephaniejosine]

Thank you, so practical and so helpful! 🙏🙏

[@StephenAldaco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@creativemanifestation8295]

I'm newly searching now so great info but I'm confused on the placing paper on OIL FILTER??? Wouldn't that be under engine?

[@666cowie]

The oil filler cap is usually a breather aswell. He means to put a peice of paper above it, which could indicate overpressurisation of the crankcase due to worn piston rings.

[@MrPancakes98]

you lost all credibility when you called a brake rotor a caliper lmao

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Is it possible to finance these vehicles sold through auction?

[@StephenAldaco]

Maybe through a credit union

[@charitysketches]

I just need a van to drive from point a to point b with my vespa, just for occasional trips.

[@ShoppingwithRina]

Going to buy van soon so this is very helpful

[@StephenAldaco]

Happy to hear this Rina! Good luck with your purchase

[@captainseadog7600]

That’s was insurance inspector vehicle … like example when you crash your car they come in that can to see how much will cost to fix your car … also that oil leak is right in oil pan and that oil pan looks like it’s missing couple of bolt (so odd)

[@teresaweaver6609]

I'm looking for one to build out to. Good luck. My son's birthday is June 27 th.❤

[@doggonervn211]

If you can afford it, I believe it is BEST to buy a GOOD CONDITION low mileage older Class B -RV of a company you KNOW builds GOOD RVS and upgrade it to your needs. I would suggest looking into good used Pleasure ways, a Canadian Well Built RV line.

[@StephenAldaco]

Not a bad idea!

[@timjeffries7061]

Pretty good information. Background music snare is really irritating. Overall helpful!

[@tobytheaussie1376]

Wow, so much amazing useful knowledge!!

[@StephenAldaco]

Thank bb 😘

[@sprinterfix]

gas powered 3.5 liter?

[@StephenAldaco]

Yeah I know I didn’t think it existed until I saw it first hand. 100% gas powered.

[@sprinterfix]

@@StephenAldaco pretty rare, pretty crappy, maybe the new 2 liter diesel will redeem it

[@Wendyholzinger2224]

Any go wrong with the “Ord”

[@age_of_reason]

4:58 *oil filler

[@StephenAldaco]

Thank you 🙏

[@manneredcheetah6665]

Wth. Isn't that a Mercedes

[@tonyeff4447]

The dual rear axle is a five ton gross weight, and the single rear axel is 3.5 ton gross weight. Here in the UK, you can not drive a 5 ton with a regular car license. But you can with the 3.5 ton

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

Interesting, thank you. USA is slightly different, likely due to lower population density. Your regular license allows you to drive vehicles up to 13 tons, but you still need to register with Department of Transportation for commercial cargo vehicles over 5 tons. If it’s not hauling cargo for commerce, then you can legally drive up to 13 tons without registering - but you could still get pulled into an inspection station, where they’d look for commercial cargo and issue stiff penalties if they found any.

[@Wendyholzinger2224]

I was thinking inmate transport