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lifestyle:foreknowledge [2022/01/11 16:22] princess_fluffypants [summer and winter can be tough] |
lifestyle:foreknowledge [2022/01/28 18:42] princess_fluffypants [Van life is not #vanlife] |
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===== van life is not #vanlife ===== | ===== Van life is not #vanlife ===== |
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* "...it’s not as glamorous as all the hipsters instagrams make it seem." -- albinodinowino((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/a8g9ea/what_do_you_wish_you_wouldve_known_about_van/ecafe78/)) | * "...it’s not as glamorous as all the hipsters instagrams make it seem." -- albinodinowino((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/a8g9ea/what_do_you_wish_you_wouldve_known_about_van/ecafe78/)) |
| * "...Honestly, it just sucks. Constant electrical issues, not being able to cook real food anymore, crammed with multiple pets, drawers always breaking, driving 30 min out of the way just to take a shit or shower, dirty laundry piles up so fast. Everything takes twice as long (dishes, cleaning, changing clothes, making the bed, making food) and I'm out of patience. It's been 6 months and it keeps getting worse." -- bashalash((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/scs7xh/advice_on_leaving_vanlife/)) |
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The pretty vans you see on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube are [[lifestyle:faq_instagram|not how most vandwellers live]]. Most of us have practical, simple, builds that meet our needs. | The pretty vans you see on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube are [[lifestyle:faq_instagram|not how most vandwellers live]]. Most of us have practical, simple, builds that meet our needs. |
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===== van life will not solve all your problems ===== | ===== Van life will not solve all your problems ===== |
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If vandwelling appeals because you want to run away, it may be an expensive and frustrating exercise. After all, "no matter where you go, there you are..." | If vandwelling appeals because you want to run away, it may be an expensive and frustrating exercise. After all, "no matter where you go, there you are..." |
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Vandwelling can also provide emergency shelter for folks faced with homelessness, and can help others save money for other purposes. | Vandwelling can also provide emergency shelter for folks faced with homelessness, and can help others save money for other purposes. |
===== summer and winter can be tough ===== | |
| ===== Summer and winter can be tough ===== |
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Mild winter isn't too bad, because it is possible to [[hvac:heating|heat]] cheaply and easily with propane. | Mild winter isn't too bad, because it is possible to [[hvac:heating|heat]] cheaply and easily with propane. |
For this reason, folks who aren't tied down tend to [[camping:snowbirding|follow good weather]]. | For this reason, folks who aren't tied down tend to [[camping:snowbirding|follow good weather]]. |
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===== stealth is overrated ===== | ===== Stealth is overrated ===== |
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> "Stealth is a lie..." -- bkrassn((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/a8g9ea/what_do_you_wish_you_wouldve_known_about_van/ecagbji/)) | > "Stealth is a lie..." -- bkrassn((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/a8g9ea/what_do_you_wish_you_wouldve_known_about_van/ecagbji/)) |
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===== space and stuff ===== | ===== Space and stuff ===== |
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Almost everyone brings too much crap at first. Take as little as you dare. Commit to not having self-storage anywhere. Be brave. | Almost everyone brings too much crap at first. Take as little as you dare. Commit to not having self-storage anywhere. Be brave. |