{"id":16773,"date":"2021-03-17T20:09:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T20:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/blog\/?p=16773"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:04:39","slug":"5-online-places-to-find-your-dream-alt-living-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/tips\/5-online-places-to-find-your-dream-alt-living-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Online Places to Find Your Dream Alt-Living Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to start life on the road, but not sure where to find the perfect alt-living vehicle? With new RV sales going through the roof and dealerships dealing with a backlog of orders<\/a>, many have turned to the used market for a taste of the open road.<\/p>\n

Whether you prefer the full amenities included in an RV, the flexibility of pulling a travel trailer, or the picturesque minimalism of a converted camper van, your online buying options are endless. Here we take a look at five online websites and marketplaces to start the search for your dream RV.<\/p>\n

eBay Motors<\/a><\/h3>\n

eBay Motors has everything from folding trailers to camper vans to full-size RVs. An added bonus: they are an official uShip partner<\/a> so shipping your large items will be a breeze.<\/p>\n

Top Find:<\/strong> Easy to haul when stored away but with a spacious interior, pop-up trailers offer the perfect amount of flexibility for any adventure, whether you’re on a weekend getaway or an extended time on the road.<\/p>\n

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2021 Forest River Flagstaff MAC 206LTD Folding Camper, found on eBay Motors<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Facebook Marketplace<\/a><\/h3>\n

Facebook Marketplace is a newer addition to the world of pre-loved vehicle sellers, but the options appear endless. Not into this vintage look? Don’t worry, there are plenty of newer models to search through in your local market.<\/p>\n

Top Find:<\/strong> Looking for true Americana road trip vibes from your alt-living vehicle? This rare 1950s travel trailer comes with a custom awning, original cabinets and hardware, and a vintage icebox. Get ready to have all eyes on you as you make your way across the country.<\/p>\n

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Rare 1956 Shasta Travel Trailer, found on Facebook Marketplace<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Craigslist<\/a><\/h3>\n

Craigslist is one of the tried and true online spots for buying used vehicles. Browse through all kinds of alt-living vehicles from used to brand new, big to small, with a range of prices and a variety of styles. Whatever you’re searching for, you can probably find it here.<\/p>\n

Top Find:<\/strong> Are you into minimal space and big adventure? A gem like this pre-converted van is the perfect buy-and-go vehicle to start your life on the road. Take it to the beach, the mountains, the desert, the forest, the lake – it’s ready to take you anywhere and make anywhere home.<\/p>\n

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2017 Ford Transit EcoBoost XLT 350 Conversion Van, found on Craigslist<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Vanlife Trader<\/a><\/h3>\n

Want to start from scratch on your alt-living vehicle? Vanlife Trader not only offers camper vans for sale, but can also connect you with van conversion builders across the country.<\/p>\n

Top Find:<\/strong> Do you want your alt-living vehicle to stand out at the campground? This custom-made A-frame camper and truck combo is definitely a showstopper and the perfect adventure set up. The ability to remove the camper provides you the flexibility to haul other items, like quads or motorcycles, and the 4×4 capabilities of the truck means you can get to some tougher-to-reach spots.<\/p>\n

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Mitsubishi Fuso FG 140 4×4 Overland Camper, found on Vanlife Trader<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tiny House Marketplace<\/a><\/h3>\n

More of a home-body but still have a wanderlust spirit? A tiny house on wheels might be your solution. A one-stop-shop for tiny homes, Tiny House Marketplace can help you find the perfect tiny house to buy or rent, as well as connect you with builders and tiny home communities.<\/p>\n

Top Find:<\/strong> Stay on the go but never have to say goodbye to the comforts of home. Pick a tiny house that is more of a blank slate (like this one) to add your own personal touches, or find one that is completely finished and ready to hit the road.<\/p>\n

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18 ft. Tiny House on Trailer, found on Tiny House Marketplace<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Found your perfect alt-living vehicle? If it’s not right down the road, we can help! Get competitive quotes from professional transporters<\/a> for RV, camper van, tiny home, and travel trailer shipping<\/a> today at uShip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ready to start life on the road, but not sure where to find the perfect alt-living vehicle? With new RV sales going through the roof and dealerships dealing with a backlog of orders, many have turned to the used market for a taste of the open road. Whether you prefer the full amenities included in… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16963,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":{"blog_post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_post_entry_footer","blog_post_entry_footer_cta":[{"blog_post_entry_footer_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/ship\/vehicles","blog_post_entry_footer_cta_text":"Start Your Free Listing","blog_post_entry_footer_onclick":""}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16773\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}