An era had come to an end: After over 4 years of incredibly amazing experiences with my self-converted Mercedes 508D, I decided to say goodbye to my dream camper van. Upon buying the Mercedes 1113 truck, I understood that eventually parting ways with one of my vehicles was inevitable. Owning two vintage vehicles simultaneously felt out of place for a nomad like myself.
Maintaining the good condition of these old, beautiful, and reliable vehicles would require regular maintenance and care. While the truck’s conversion had reached an advanced stage, I spent hardly any time in the 508D. Yet, I had to take care of the vehicle repeatedly, which distracted me from working on the truck and gradually became more of a burden.
Realizing that ownership carried responsibility, possessing fewer things appeared more liberating to me. I was ready to part with my beloved Mercedes 508D. Given the perfect condition and high-quality conversion of the van, I had no doubts about finding a buyer willing to pay a fair price.
After packing a few boxes,
the van was emptied and ready for sale.
Oh, what a snug home on wheels it had been!
When entering the van for the last time, a flood of memories washed over me – this cozy home on wheels had witnessed countless beautiful moments.
Everything unfolded rapidly. In just a matter of days, the van was sold. I witnessed my van in motion for the first time, but this time from an external perspective - without me at the steering wheel. What an incredible journey!
Nevertheless, all of this felt right. As the van disappeared on the horizon, I felt a sense of relief, filling me with energy and motivation to persist in my ongoing endeavor — the conversion of the Mercedes 1113 truck into house on wheels, a project aimed at surpassing the legacy of the 508D once again.
