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Published:
September 27, 2022

Van Life For Dummies

Overview

Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer

Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking. This book makes the transition easy, helping you decide what parts of rooted life you need to take with you and what to leave behind.

  • Follow the call of the open road and get started living in your van or camper 
  • Choose and customize a vehicle that meets your needs 
  • Get answers to the very important question: "where do I use the bathroom?” 
  • Build or carry on a career while travelling

Why enjoy life only on your vacation days? Take to the road and enjoy a simplified way of living. Van Life For Dummies demystifies the process and initiates you into the vibrant community of van lifers. Your adventure awaits!

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About The Author

Seb Santabarbara is a writer and alternative living enthusiast. Seb established himself as a van life expert by living in a self-converted camper while helping others reach their alternative living goals as head of written content for an online van life media brand that reached five million readers. Keep up with Seb at sebsantabarbara.com.

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CHEAT SHEET

For many, the notion of traveling and exploring is a craving that can’t be ignored. And for vanlifers, there is no better way to see the world than to travel self-contained in a camper van that affords them the freedom to pick up and go whenever the mood strikes.Here are pointers on how to make sure your van life road trip is a success, how to level your van once you are parked for the night, and how to keep your van neat and tidy while you're on the road.

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Listen to the article:Download audio If you're planning to convert a vehicle for your van life adventure, you'll need to put together a cooking area, complete with a stove, cookware, and other supplies. What do you need for van life cooking? One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is which type of stovetop (or burner) you’d like to use.
Once you’ve decided whether you’re going to live in a van full time or part time, you'll need to figure out what type and size of camper is right for you. There are so many different styles, sizes, and wheelbases out there that it can seem like a minefield if you don’t know the lingo.Luckily for you, I compiled a list of all of the different vehicle classes for you for reference: Class A: These campers are the large touring vehicles you might see rock stars traveling in on the way to a gig.
For many, the notion of traveling and exploring is a craving that can’t be ignored. And for vanlifers, there is no better way to see the world than to travel self-contained in a camper van that affords them the freedom to pick up and go whenever the mood strikes.Here are pointers on how to make sure your van life road trip is a success, how to level your van once you are parked for the night, and how to keep your van neat and tidy while you're on the road.
What does it mean to be a tiny home dweller, and can everyone make the change from living in a house to living in a converted panel van?Speaking from experience, getting into the mindset of a tiny home dweller isn’t something that happens overnight; it takes a lot of thought, compromise, and self-evaluation about what you want to get out of your new lifestyle before you can fully commit to this way of life.
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