I have T mobile for my phone and AT&T internet. And honestly I’m just a guy that wants to play some video games with the boys back home every now and then. I’m not competitive, so no need for great internet. Just enough to be playable. I’m by myself, and have a limited budget. What’s the cheapest way to do this?

im starting van life/solo road tripping across the U.S. in a couple weeks. i plan on stopping in different states for a few days each— mostly hiking and exploring nature. my biggest anxiety is about loneliness/solitude. i’m going to be sleeping in my car (not hostels) to save money. i’m not a bar lover. nightlife has never been of much enjoyment to me. i’m trying to think of creative ways to meet people on the road so i don’t go coo-coo bananas. advice?

Anyone have experience staying in the same general area long-term (i.e. a few months to possibly even a year)? As an operational definition for general area, lets say a radius of 2-4 miles of public land (forest service roads, BLM land, national forests/ rec areas, etc.?) From my understanding, the general rule for most public land is you are able to stay in the same spot for a max of 14 days before you need to move your vehicle, and then I think it's a few more days before you can go back to that same spot. Let's say I wanted to stay in the same general area, so after my 14 days and a supply run I head back generally to the same spot, but this time I park half a mile to a mile further down the road. So, I'm still technically following the regulation. Has anyone ever done this before in order to stay around a general area for a few months at a time? Any advice?

There are soo many stories about how great VanLife is. YouTube is full of grifters using their RV to make a living while flogging their sponsors products from Caravans to Essential Oils.

But I’d like to hear what it’s really like for each individual type of Travel ie:

• Motor Homes
• Campervans
• Roof Top Tents
• Caravans
• Cars

• Where do you predominantly camp? Paid or unpaid?
• How do you find these places?
• Where & how often do you shower?
• Where do you toilet?
• Where do you get water?
• How do you charge your batteries
• Where do you empty toilet?
• Where do you cook?
• What do you do in the rain? The cold?
• How do you get internet?

And any other truth telling you would like to share.

Cheers

It’s not often you get to experience a sound like that!

The first time in 10 years this puppy made noise!

I couldn’t quite believe it…

I still can’t!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDIThUEuFlt/?igsh=MTYydHYxbGRiZTI0Ng==

Such a steal! $3 for a whole month of free drinks! Coffee, tea, lemonade, soda You can get one every 2 hours I got mine for $3 for their Black Friday sale I don’t know if they still have it going but still worth it!

Hey all! I've been living in my ram promaster city for about 6 months now and I'm having an issue when it comes to seprating the back and the front and I'm looking for some ideas. Originally I had stuck up several blackout curtains but I found that enough light seeped through the gap at the top to be see from the windshield and windows. I'm a stealth build so that's a big problem. So I got one solid curtain and put some velcro strips up around the trim between the back and front and it held wonderfully for the first week but now it's starting to sag and/or come apart, which is creating the same problem I had before. I can imagine the summer heat of CA is going to decimate any adhesive so I was thinking of getting some kind of board, maybe a particle board or polyurethane foam boards to cut to the shape and wedge it in between the seats and the back. I'm just not sure how to hold it in. Im balling on a budget AND Im trying not to make too many giant irreversible changes since ive still got 10 months until i've paid off the vehicle loan. I've never been very engineer savvy and I'm definitely learning as I go and wondered if anyone had any advice? Particle board or something similar seems like a good idea but I don't want something too heavy to weigh down the build. Any suggestions?

Im beginning my van build, I’ll be in a Toyota or Honda Minivan. Wont be living in it and can’t see myself needing a lot of power, id like to run a fridge which is an only necessity and maybe a ho plate or so. It will be my weekend warrior or used for the occasional month long road trip.

I’ve purchased an eco flow delta 2 because they were on sale and i can also use it for my house or Video Assist Cart(work). My original plan was to get 200-400W of solar panels, connect that to a LiFePO4 battery and use that to extend the battery life of the delta. I’ve seen the alternator charger from multiple brands, the eco flow one looks good and expensive but if that’s all I really need then i might just do it. Would the alternator charger of any brand charge up a LiFePO4 battery? Which i can then use to back up the delta?

Do you think a delta 2 and maybe 100ah battery would be sufficient for a 12v fridge, hot plate, water heater? A lot of these wont be used at the same time just the fridge. Any suggestions or info about your setups would be great. My van will look exactly like “Eric Enjoys Earth” minivan haha

I’m selling a Promaster Camper. Listed it on marketplace and Craigslist but was wondering y’all’s experience with those websites.

If I'm running gas water heater, gas cooking, and diesel heat, how much solar would I sensibly want to be off grid for a week with this? Or is there a better option for a power bank?

I'm looking to grab something today for cyber Monday.

I’m in the PNW, doesn’t get super frigid, but some nights at the mountain will this season, in my Astro, I’ve decided I don’t need the diesel heater yet, was gonna get a heated blanket, preferably one that just runs off a battery back but have seen such terrible reviews on all of those, but at the same time don’t want a corded one because I hate sleeping with a cord and drawing power from my EcoFlow Delta 2. Anyone have any recommendations on things to warm me up before getting into bed at night, and getting out of bed in the morning. People in the PNW who frequent cold areas, please share your experiences and advice.

Hi everyone,

We have a Maxpeedingrods diesel heater in our van, and the orange cap for the clear diesel tank has broken. I’ve reached out to the company, but they don’t seem to sell the cap separately, and their responses have been a bit unclear about whether they can help. Seems they're in China, so it may be a few weeks for a new cap, if we can get one at all.

Does anyone have the same or a similar tank and know where I might find a replacement cap (or even a compatible one from another source)? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!

So my girlfriend has a dream of being able to live in a van and travel the country, see the sights and everything in between, and I want to help her achieve that dream, but I've never looked too into living on the road on my own, so how do you get into it? What kind of jobs do you all have? What vans are good/bad? Things to look for? What kind of setup would we need for 2 people? Would bringing a motorcycle somehow be possible? Any and all advice would be more than welcome. I want to learn how to achieve it!

Hi there! I’m new here and not sure where to turn. My dad asked for my help trying to find a 90s Chevy G-30 Extended van, the super long ones with a 146 wheelbase. He has been living and working out of his current van for almost a decade, and it’s pretty rusty now. He doesn’t have social media and isn’t super tech savvy (although an amazing mechanic), so I’ve been trying to help him. I’ve searched Facebook Marketplace place, joined van pages on Facebook, Craigslist, car dealers, and I’ve had no luck really. Does anyone have a better idea of where to look? Anyone have one they’re looking to sell? He’s currently in Arizona for the winter.

Thanks for your time! -Daughter trying to help Dad

How can I go far out, like really far out, in the US? Yes, I know explore. But where do I start? Any app that I look on for locations that someone else has found, someone else is gonna be there! I want to go way far out, so far that I won't be seeing anyone for days. I like going on Forest Roads now but honestly I still see a decent amount of people just from logging, other fellow travelers, etc. What's the best way to find spots that are way, way out there?

Hi everyone,

looking to do a cross country road trip with my dog. Dont have any mechanic experience with cars. Ive been scouring the internet for "deals" and full converted vans ready to go.

I came across a 2006 118 wheelbase sprinter , standard roof, t1n with about 70kmiles at $13,000

Ive heard great things about the T1n models and it being the 1mil mile sprinter.

Its full converted, electronics/batteries set up, etc.

Im just not sure if the price is normal? Like is it too low?

And lets say if i were to end my trip early, would i be able to resell relatively easily?

video of car starting up and mileage

Thanks!

I didn’t know the best subreddit to post in, but I have a tall roof transition van. I also have two bigger dogs. The openness of the rear area, which is completely open, stresses them out and they can’t seem to settle in.

I assume something on the floor for pas and claws to grip on. But is there a good b”barrier” type divider that would be strong and stay secured to the sides and floor?

Is this something I’ll have to build versus buying a kit?

If this is the wrong subreddit, where should I go to with my question?

Looking at getting into a simpler van life vehicle and this one seems the perfect fit but wasn’t sure what others think about it as a convertible/trustworthy vehicle.

It wouldnt be used for full time living but more of occasional camper as it’d be a “fancy” second car for my wife and I.

I’ve worked on a GMC safari years ago and know there are plenty of parts but are these fairly reliable and easy to convert? I don’t mind a challenge but still something due able.

Most builds I've seen create queen beds. Can I use two Skorvas for a twin horizontal build? And would I need three if I go up to a double?

Asking because I'm in a city with an IKEA until tomorrow and want to buy the beams before returning home.

Hey, Ross here, I run a small business (vunked) that sells electrical kits for campervans. I am looking for someone who knows van life (and all the adventures that come with it) to help run our Instagram account.

If you're keen to know more, let me know :)

So I'm in a 144 2008 Sprinter now and I love it but it's getting a bit of rust and I'm starting to have significant concerns about it mechanically. I want to go to the transit platform and I wanna know if I should go for the extended version. I have a lot of toys (MTB, snowboard, paraglider) and my spouse wants a shower in the next van. For those who have had both, what is the biggest issue you noticed when going up in length? And was it worth it for the extra space? Thank you!

i will be running a appliance from it measuring exactly 270W. no more, no less. PSW is ideal but modified sine wave is acceptable.

other than safely running 270W for ~20m (max) im looking for something small. it'll be directly connected to the battery and receive a fair amount of airflow. im in the UK so it must be 240V

ive tried searching both used and new but all im finding are junk brands which will likely fail at their rated power. id really appreciate any help i can get.

p.s i have a 3kw MSW edecoa inverter that id happily trade for a suitable model, or sell for ~100 gbp

I'm looking for a Diesel Mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection. I'm looking to buy a converted shuttle bus in the area and need someone to help me take a look at it before I pull the trigger. Bonus points if they are open on the weekends. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Is a van slightly under 100k miles or slightly over 100k miles still a moderately reliable investment for a 4-6 years before its maintenance catches up to it? I’ve been seeing some under 10k in costs and it’s tempting.