50 Van Life Tips For Living On The Road

Thinking of joining van life and living in a campervan? We spent 2 years traveling in our van across two continents and learned so much along the way.

Here are 50 useful tips that every new van lifer should know.

1. Getting a 4WD vs 2WD

If you live in an area with seasonal changes and snow, an AWD or 4WD is highly recommended. If you plan to travel only during warm seasons, a 2WD is perfectly capable of handling those types of road conditions.

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2. High top vs low top

While having a high top is nice for standing up, a high top van is more likely to hit trees and not fit into parking structures.

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2. High top vs low top

Besides cooking, you normally don’t spend that much time standing up in a van so a low top van is better if you plan to travel around a lot.

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Don’t get an old van unless you don’t plan to drive that much. Old vans come with tons of issues and there is nothing more frustrating than getting stuck in a foreign place with no replacement parts.

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3. Old van vs new van

Windows will make you feel less claustrophobic and look less creepy for stealth camping than a windowless looking work van.

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4. Buy a van with windows (or install them)

Having a good fan like this MaxxAir RV fan is a must especially in summer time. Vans get pretty stuffy unless you have a fan that can circulate the air inside.

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5. Install a fan

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