This sounds great in theory, but I really like a nice sofa and a big screen at least in the weekends.
The problem of the van is that at some point you will get tired and to undo all the investment and take back the money or partially, will take time and effort.
Not that I wouldn't enjoy taking a trip with a friend but it would be easier just to buy tickets, go in and out and be done with it at the moment we are back home.
I don't know if that is being too simplistic or just practical but I am the kind of guy that will travel cross ocean with just a hand luggage because I can't be bothered with the process of dispatching bigger luggage and then waiting at the airport to retrieve it. Such a nuisance when I can fit 2 to 3 jeans and 5 shirts in something I can carry on my back.
Turquie, you will learn how to enjoy a sofa and Tv, I will teach you the way. It takes time and many many hours of Netflix watching.