Lukewarm review for workhorse P-vans.

I say lukewarm as a cheap workhorse with a chevy drivetrain may work for your needs, but they are a bit cobbled together. If you look at one check for broken leaf springs, broken body mounts, worn kingpins, and overheat evidence on the transmissions, scorched fluid marks from the vent lines. The chevy drivetrains are reasonably reliable, but overworked.

If my choice were a P van, id look for grumman, freightliners, or any diesel versions first.


An option id consider though is a used school bus. These vehicles are typically well built, well maintained, and valueless after the fact comparatively. You could find one for 3 to 5 grand with a quality drivetrain, rip out the seats and black out the windows, and use it as mobile storage.

I have a friend who bought one for a lengthy stay in the midwest and converted it to a half camper half storage, even installed a wood stove.

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