If you’re just getting started in this crazy adventure called #VanLife, and want to do some of the build work yourself, you probably have some important questions regarding how to set up your electrical system. The biggest one is should you get a deep cycle marine battery or go with a solar battery? I’ve compiled … Read more
I see a lot of Youtube videos these days about #VanLife and how amazing it is. While I appreciate these videos, they’re kind of all the same. It’s always a young couple. They work from the van doing some kind of computer stuff. They travel all the time. They spend every minute of every day … Read more
As much as I hate being cold in the winter, being hot in the summer can suck the life right out of me. Before van life, I was cocky about not needing the comfort of an air conditioner at all times. I thought for sure, I was above those types of people that went from … Read more
When it comes to finding the perfect new home for your #VanLife, there are a lot of different factors to consider. Do you want something pre-built or do you feel comfortable converting a van to live in? Do you want something large and flashy like a brand new Class B Winnebago with all the … Read more
As I was logging into my Yahoo account to catch up on some emails this morning, I was sucked in to this article about the naming of generations. In particular, they were discussing the changing of when exactly the cut off to Generation X started, and where Millennials began. This has always been a murky … Read more
Like most people on this planet, I would love to sit around all day sipping margaritas on the beach while Tom Hardy rubs me down with baby oil. Unfortunately, money does not grow on trees. I have bills to pay, and things that I would like to do that require a financial investment. That’s … Read more
Ok, so you have the van. It’s outfitted with all the coolest gadgets and you’re ready to make your fantasy Instagram dream a reality. There’s only one small problem… “Everywhere I look it says it’s illegal to park overnight, Help!” First of all, yes, it is illegal to park overnight in 99.9% of the spots … Read more
The mission is clear. Get the heck out of your living situation and FAST. Maybe your roommate is a crazy person who flushes your socks down the toilet, or maybe you can’t stand your neighbors constant screaming. One thing is for sure, van life has to happen immediately. Luckily, I can help! I’ve been … Read more
Not a fan of armed robbery? Me neither. Before moving into a van full time, I had a big problem with the thought of us being robbed in the night. The city we live in is known for rampant car theft, so naturally, I was concerned. We did our best to prepare ourselves before moving … Read more
We don’t often tell people about the fact that we live in a van because they usually jump to the conclusion that we are homeless or down on our luck. But when we do bring it up, the number one question we get asked is “How Do You Shower When You Live in a Van?“. … Read more
