Last summer, I was able to find a used van on Craigslist. Even though I could not find one in my local area, I found one very near where my brother lives - he was able to look at it and determine it was a good deal. I then had some friends drive it out to me, and they got to take a little vacation on the way.
So, if you want to go that route, do research first to narrow down what kind of vehicle and equipment would work best for you. There are some very good threads on this site that you can search for that provide great information.