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frater_secessus [FAQ for Newbies and the van-curious] |
start [2021/12/17 17:38]
princess_fluffypants [The RV proper] |
| ====== Begin your adventure! ====== | ====== information for new vandwellers ====== |
| This wiki collects and organizes information to help full-timers get the best out of the lifestyle. Everyone is encouraged to [[meta:contribute|edit and contribute]]! | |
| | This wiki collects and organizes information to help full-timers get the best out of the lifestyle. As such, it chiefly concerns vandwelling as a voluntary lifestyle ("houseless-ness") |
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| | If you are facing involuntary vandwelling (homelessness) start with [[lifestyle:involuntary|this emergency quick start]]. |
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| Much of it has been gleaned from the [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/|Vandweller Community forums at Cheap RV Living]] and similar forums. | |
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| ===== FAQ for Newbies and the van-curious ===== | ===== FAQ for Newbies and the van-curious ===== |
| * will it be [[lifestyle:faq instagram|just like instagram]]? | * will it be [[lifestyle:faq instagram|just like instagram]]? |
| * what do I need to [[rv:build:minimal|get started]]? | * what do I need to [[rv:build:minimal|get started]]? |
| | * [[rv:build:bed|where will I sleep?]] |
| * won't my friends and family [[lifestyle:faq objections|freak out]]? | * won't my friends and family [[lifestyle:faq objections|freak out]]? |
| * [[lifestyle:expenses|How much does it cost]] to live on the road? | * [[lifestyle:expenses|How much does it cost]] to live on the road? |
| * How can I [[lifestyle:workamping|earn money on the road?]] | * How can I [[lifestyle:workamping|earn money on the road?]] |
| | * How will I do my [[lifestyle:faq_laundry|laundry]]? |
| * How do I know if my [[electrical:solar:status|solar is working]]? | * How do I know if my [[electrical:solar:status|solar is working]]? |
| * How can I get [[electrical:solar:car|solar power in my car]]? | * How can I get [[electrical:solar:car|solar power in my car]]? |
| * How will I [[lifestyle:mail forwarding|get my mail?]] | * How will I [[lifestyle:mail forwarding|get my mail?]] |
| * What do I put as [[lifestyle:domicile|my address]]? | * What do I put as [[lifestyle:domicile|my address]]? |
| | * [[lifestyle:living out of the van|living out of the van]] vs living in the van |
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| More advanced topics are listed below, or you can use the search box in the upper right of each page. | More advanced topics are listed below, or you can use the search box in the upper right of each page. |
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| * [[RV:intro|Types of RV]] - [[RV:Class A|class A]], [[RV:Class B|class B]], [[RV:Class C|class C]], [[RV:travel trailer|travel trailers]], [[RV:cargo van|cargo vans]], [[RV:car|cars]], [[RV:box truck|box trucks]], [[RV:step van|step vans]], [[RV:slide in truck camper|slide-ins]], [[rv:travel_trailer#cargo_trailers|cargo trailers]], etc | * [[RV:intro|Types of RV]] - [[RV:Class A|class A]], [[RV:Class B|class B]], [[RV:Class C|class C]], [[RV:travel trailer|travel trailers]], [[RV:cargo van|cargo vans]], [[RV:car|cars]], [[RV:box truck|box trucks]], [[RV:step van|step vans]], [[RV:slide in truck camper|slide-ins]], [[rv:travel_trailer#cargo_trailers|cargo trailers]], etc |
| | * Van-Specific Articles |
| | * [[rv:ford_e-series|Ford E-series]] |
| | * [[rv:ford_transit|Ford Transit]] |
| | * [[rv:astro|Chevy Astro / GMC Safari]] |
| | * [[rv:sprinter|Sprinter]] |
| | * [[rv:ram_promaster|Ram Promaster]] |
| | * [[rv:express|Chevy Express / GMC Savanna]] |
| | * [[rv:nv|Nissan NV2500/3500]] |
| * Getting your own RV | * Getting your own RV |
| - [[RV:finding|How to find]] your desired RV for sale somewhere | - [[RV:finding|How to find]] your desired RV for sale somewhere |
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| * checklist for [[lifestyle:hitting the road|hitting the road]] | * checklist for [[lifestyle:hitting the road|hitting the road]] |
| | * [[lifestyle:core_skills|core skills]] |
| * collected [[lifestyle:words of wisdom|words of wisdom]] | * collected [[lifestyle:words of wisdom|words of wisdom]] |
| * [[lifestyle:retirement|Nomadic retirement]] | * [[lifestyle:retirement|Nomadic retirement]] |
| * [[camping:intro|Camping]] - [[camping:snowbirding|snowbirding]], [[camping:dispersed|boondocking]] (dispersed/free camping), [[camping:private campground|private campgrounds]], [[camping:public campground|public campgrounds]], [[camping:truck stop|truck stops]], [[camping:walmart|walmart]], [[camping:stealth camping|stealth]], [[camping:lvta|LVTA]], [[camping:rest area|rest areas]], [[camping:safety|safety]], [[camping:canada|camping in Canada]] | * [[camping:intro|Camping]] - [[camping:snowbirding|snowbirding]], [[camping:dispersed|boondocking]] (dispersed/free camping), [[camping:private campground|private campgrounds]], [[camping:public campground|public campgrounds]], [[camping:truck stop|truck stops]], [[camping:walmart|walmart]], [[camping:stealth camping|stealth]], [[camping:lvta|LVTA]], [[camping:rest area|rest areas]], [[camping:safety|safety]], [[camping:canada|camping in Canada]] |
| * hobbies - [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Is-it-possible-to-Boondock-with-an-electric-sewing-machine?pid=165956#pid165956|sewing]], geocaching, reading, writing | * hobbies - [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Is-it-possible-to-Boondock-with-an-electric-sewing-machine?pid=165956#pid165956|sewing]], geocaching, reading, writing |
| | * [[lifestyle:involuntary|involuntary vandwelling]] |
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| ==== Further reading ==== | ==== Further reading ==== |
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| [[learning:intro|Learning from others]] - [[learning:website|websites]], [[learning:forum|forums]], [[learning:mailing list|mailing lists]], [[learning:book|books]], [[learning:blog|blogs]], [[learning:youtube|youtube channels]], [[learning:podcast|podcasts]]. | [[learning:intro|Learning from others]] - [[learning:website|websites]], [[learning:forum|forums]], [[learning:mailing list|mailing lists]], [[learning:book|books]], [[learning:blog|blogs]], [[learning:youtube|youtube channels]], [[learning:podcast|podcasts]]. |
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| | unoffical [[lifestyle:faq_reddit_vandwellers|reddit /r/vandwellers FAQ]] |
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| | Synopses: |
| | * [[electrical:solar:synopsis_puzzle2|HandyBob's RV battery charging puzzle]] |
| | * Cruisers and Sailing forum [[electrical:12v:lifepo4_batteries_thread|LiFePO4 batteries thread]] |
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| * [[meta:contribute|edit this wiki!]] | * [[meta:contribute|edit this wiki!]] |
| * [[meta:disclosure|affiliate info]] | * [[meta:disclosure|affiliate info]] |
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