An attempt is now under way to form a grand council of all van clubs: "Association of West Coast Van Clubs; membership 10,000." A bit implausible perhaps, but certainly not impossible.

On episode 68 of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find a 1979 Dodge van and take it four-wheeling in the wacky off-road rally known as the Gambler 500. The van is complete with ...