Everyone needs to start somewhere; in my case this blog starts with the third van I’ve ever owned. It all started in college with a 1974 VW Bus which I owned in the mid-80’s. It had a poptop and a sofa in the back. And the longest manual transmission shifter of any vehicle I’ve ever owned. Groovy!

Later in life I bought a Ford Transit Connect cargo van, which was an interesting vehicle. I could haul quite a bit a stuff, tow a motorcycle trailer and even sleep in it, but it was not tall enough to stand up in. That was 7 or 8 years ago.

This time I took a larger leap: a RAM Promaster 136 High Roof. The consummate empty vessel. At least that is what we have today. Follow along as I add features and capabilities to the van, which I’m calling the Silver Goat. I’m sure I’ll learn things every step of the way.

Note: I am not going to live in the van. But it will be a comfortable means of travel and suitable for camping and off-grid exploration.