Description
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!
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting into Van Life 5
Chapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7
Chapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15
Part 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31
Chapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33
Chapter 4: A Beginner’s Guide to Fiberglassing 55
Chapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61
Chapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71
Chapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89
Chapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105
Chapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135
Chapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179
Chapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197
Chapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217
Part 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245
Chapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247
Chapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255
Chapter 15: Managing Life’s Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271
Chapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287
Chapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315
Part 4: The Part of Tens 329
Chapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331
Chapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341
Index 349
