[Milsurplus] ( OT ) Advice on wheels ?

[Hubert Miller]

Last summer, returning to Oregon from Washington with a big load of stuff to dispose of at hamfests, my Dodge CV  Caravan's
transmi$$ion went out.  Then while I was up there this summer the cooling system had a problem. On the way back, at the
start of this month, again carrying a bunch of sellables, the engine blew up. I think there's a clue being sent me. There are
still some original parts in it just waiting to fail, I am sure. I certainly couldn't think of driving this vehicle down to California
for any hamfest there.
I am thinking another van, a cargo van type, not one just with fold-down seats. It needs to be Dodge Caravan size or a little
big bigger but not much bigger. My #1 priority is reliability. #2 is that it has to be reasonable to repair, not some foreign specialty
that the garage dreads to work on. I also don't want to pay foreign car parts prices. So far I'm thinking Dodge Ram, but I
need to do a lot more reading before I jump.
What can you  suggest, based on  EXPERIENCE ? I am looking at something 2014 and newer and mileage <30k to brand new.

This is O.T. for the group of course, so maybe reply via email direct to me? I will appreciate your insights, truly. Thanks-
and best wishes to all for a healthy and fulfilling new year.
-Hue
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