A fully set up van is stupid expensive, $100K+ used. Of course, I could always buy a used Toyota/Honda and throw down a camping mat and two coolers and be very comfortable. But both options leaves other issues like where do I leave my car, trying to sell whatever van I buy at the end of next year, etc.
I'll probably do it again next year as I'm already working on 3-4 months of trips strung together. Friends are after me to come cycling in Italy so if I go over there, I'm seriously thinking about going back to Norway again. And maybe add in a coast-coast walk in England or Scotland, something like that.
Still hoping I can find a nice short term rental to take me to March and then I can take off again. I can also stay at my sister's place in NC to break up winter if need be.