rvsue and her canine crew

2005 Chevy Express 1500 van, 5.3 L, V8 - The perfect tow vehicle for rvsue and her canine crew!

I love this van!

It’s perfectly clean inside and out.  You ride “high, wide and handsome” as my Dad used to say.  There’s a bench seat behind the front seats for the canine crew to sit on and look out the window, plus — an important selling point — there’s rear air to keep them cool.  I’m glad it has tinted windows, too.

You know how things can start clanging in the back of a cargo van? Metal against metal, so maddening, and sometimes it seems impossible to stop it.  This van is fully upholstered throughout which means no clanging.  I suppose it will add some insulation, too.  The floor is not carpeted — another plus.  It’s got a rubber/vinyl/whatever mat, meaning I don’t have to worry about doggie footprints, desert sand, or back roads mud! 

Ooooh, I’m so happy!

 Ok, so it’s not the most stylish vehicle on the road today.  It’s a boxy, white van.  It looks like I’m going to be fixing air conditioners or hauling girl scouts to camp.  I know, I know.  But I love it!!! It is so practical.  I love things that are functional without a lot of foo-foo.

So it’s not a Jeep.  I’m over it.

Now here’s the hard part for me.  I promised I would share my expenses with you.  You know, I don’t normally share anything with anybody.  At least not personal finances.  Dickering over price is not in my skill set, but I think I did okay. 

I paid $8, 500 for a 2005 Chevy Express.  Okay?  Now don’t make me feel bad by telling me about a better deal you got.  Anyway, I haven’t told you about another really cool feature it has….  which is my cliffhanger for today!

Happy Easter! A great day for a new start!

rvsue

Can you believe Bridget has to be lifted into the new van?  What a big baby.