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- | This wiki collects and organizes information to help full-timers get the best out of the lifestyle. | + | **This wiki will help you __live your best life__ if you want (//or need//) to live in a vehicle.** |
- | If you are facing involuntary vandwelling (homelessness) start with [[lifestyle: | + | * Learn what to expect from "the van life" |
+ | * Learn how to choose and modify a vehicle to fit your unique needs | ||
+ | * Find tips for a great experience in an unconventional home | ||
+ | * Dig deeper for lots of ideas to incorporate into your own vehicle | ||
+ | * Read about common mistakes to avoid | ||
+ | ===== FAQ for Beginners ===== | ||
+ | **Start here for a quick intro to life on the road.** (The [[#Van Life in Detail|next section]] gets into more detail, or use the search box to find specific information. Check out [[meta: | ||
- | ===== FAQ for Newbies and the van-curious ===== | + | If you need to quickly move into a vehicle |
- | * **start here!** for basic info | ||
- | * What are some [[opinion: | ||
- | * What is [[rv: | ||
- | * Should I buy a [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * How much solar do I need to [[hvac: | ||
- | * How will I [[electrical: | ||
- | * How do I get [[communication: | ||
- | * Should I get a " | ||
- | * How will I [[food: | ||
- | * [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * What do vandwellers and FTers [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * Is there a [[electrical: | ||
- | * [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * how will I [[toilet: | ||
- | * how will I [[hygiene: | ||
- | * will it be [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * what do I need to [[rv: | ||
- | * [[rv: | ||
- | * won't my friends and family [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * How can I [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * How will I do my [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * How do I know if my [[electrical: | ||
- | * How can I get [[electrical: | ||
- | * How will I find [[lifestyle: | ||
- | * What does that [[meta: | ||
- | * Is [[electrical: | ||
- | * going "full time" | + | ==== Why? ==== |
- | * How will I [[lifestyle: | + | |
- | * What do I put as [[lifestyle: | + | |
- | * [[lifestyle: | + | |
- | More advanced topics are listed below, or you can use the search box in the upper right of each page. | + | * **[[lifestyle: |
- | ---- | + | * [[lifestyle: |
- | ===== Major sections ===== | ||
- | ==== The RV proper | + | ==== How? ==== |
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- | * [[rv:cargo_van:comparo|Van Comparisons]] | + | * How will I [[hygiene:bathing|stay clean]] and [[lifestyle:faq_laundry|do my laundry]]? |
- | * Van-Specific Articles | + | * How will I [[food:cooking|cook food]] or [[food:coffee|make coffee]]? |
- | | + | * How can I [[food:refrigeration|refrigerate my food]]? |
- | * [[rv:ford_transit|Ford Transit]] | + | * How do I [[hvac: |
- | * [[rv:astro|Chevy Astro / GMC Safari]] | + | * Is there a [[electrical:solar: |
- | * [[rv:sprinter|Sprinter]] | + | * How do I [[communication: |
- | * [[rv:ram_promaster|Ram Promaster]] | + | * How will I [[lifestyle: |
- | * [[rv:express|Chevy Express / GMC Savanna]] | + | * How can I [[lifestyle:work|earn money on the road?]] |
- | * [[rv:nv|Nissan NV2500/3500]] | + | * How will I find [[lifestyle: |
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+ | ==== What will it be like? ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Will it be [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * [[rv: | ||
+ | * Can I just [[camping: | ||
+ | * [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * Won't my friends and family | ||
+ | * What [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * What do vandwellers [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * What are some [[opinion: | ||
+ | * Is there [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== The Vehicle ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Is it possible to [[rv: | ||
+ | * Should I buy a [[lifestyle: | ||
+ | * What is [[rv:intro|the best van]] to get? | ||
+ | * [[rv:build:minimal|How to I get started building out my van?]] | ||
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+ | ------- | ||
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+ | ===== Van Life in Detail ===== | ||
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+ | Check the **[[https:// | ||
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+ | Since this site is a wiki, you can help us make it better! [[meta: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== The Vehicle ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **[[RV:intro|Overview of Vehicle Options]]** | ||
+ | * **Vans** - [[RV:cargo van|Cargo vans]] and [[RV: | ||
+ | * **Trucks** - [[RV:skoolie|Skoolies]], [[RV:box truck|box trucks]], [[RV:step van|step vans]], and [[RV: | ||
+ | * **Motorhomes** - [[RV:Class A|Class A]], [[RV:Class B|Class B]], and [[RV:Class C|Class C]] | ||
+ | * **Trailers** - [[RV:travel trailer|Travel trailers]] and [[rv:travel_trailer# | ||
+ | * **Smaller vehicles** - [[RV:minivan|Minivans]], [[RV: | ||
+ | * [[RV:AWD|I need AWD!]] | ||
* Getting your own van or RV | * Getting your own van or RV | ||
- [[RV: | - [[RV: | ||
- How to [[RV: | - How to [[RV: | ||
- [[RV: | - [[RV: | ||
- | * keeping | + | * Keeping |
* [[RV: | * [[RV: | ||
* [[troubleshooting: | * [[troubleshooting: | ||
+ | * Be aware of any [[rv: | ||
+ | * [[rv: | ||
- | ==== Building | + | ==== Building |
- | * choosing | + | * Choosing |
- | * [[tools: | + | * [[tools: |
- | * [[electrical: | + | * [[electrical: |
- | * [[electrical: | + | * [[electrical: |
- | * [[electrical: | + | * [[electrical: |
- | * [[electrical: | + | * [[electrical: |
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+ | * [[electrical: | ||
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+ | * [[electrical: | ||
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* [[communication: | * [[communication: | ||
- | * [[communication: | + | * [[communication: |
- | * [[communication: | + | * [[communication: |
- | * [[communication: | + | * [[communication: |
- | * [[communication: | + | * [[communication: |
* [[communication: | * [[communication: | ||
* [[electrical: | * [[electrical: | ||
- | * [[water|water]] | + | * [[water:start|Water]] |
* [[water: | * [[water: | ||
* [[water: | * [[water: | ||
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==== Further reading ==== | ==== Further reading ==== | ||
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[[learning: | [[learning: | ||
- | unoffical [[lifestyle: | + | unoffical [[lifestyle: |
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+ | **Synopses** | ||
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* [[electrical: | * [[electrical: | ||
* Cruisers and Sailing forum [[electrical: | * Cruisers and Sailing forum [[electrical: | ||
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