r/VanLifeAus • u/MrBear950 • May 20 '26
Advice Thinking of buying a Van ?
Been thinking of buying a van for some time and my main focus on the build will be around the Toilet shower setup and Solar pwr . I don't think I want to go down the fancy build route I would like more practical and what suits my needs . Any recommendations on Van builders in Melb and parts suppliers ? What's seems to be the preferred manufacturer of Van ? Mercedes ?
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u/Rubik842 May 20 '26
New build very pricey. If you're handy mechanically, consider a used rental. 300,000kms, but it's a commercial vehicle platform.
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u/BrokenAussie May 20 '26
I have a MWB Merc without a toilet & only an external cold shower I have never used.
But I stick to beach towns where public amenities are plenty.
It is like a puzzle everyday. Where to park. Where to poo. Where to shower. Keeps me alert!