What's it like to live in a van?
First off, it's going to take more than one blog post to really answer that question!
When we get down to it though, essentially; like any living space, the nicer it is, the happier you are to spend time there.
To clarify:
Last year I was in a van from Dec 1st till mid Feb, in Whistler, in a pretty standard winter. The reality? It was nothing like those Vanlife video's you see on youtube, it sucked. My van was too small (a 1996 short wheel base Dodge Ram van), cold, cramped and unhomely.
This year I have a van that is big enough for a double bed AND 4' of changing space (a 2001 Ford E150). Because I bought it as an essentially bare van then kitted it out as I wanted, it has all the features I wanted, in the way I want. I have plenty of storage space, a double bed, a double burner stove, running water (when temps are above 0 degrees), a changing area, a power inverter, good insulation and wood paneling everywhere! The trade off is that this set up has, unsurprisingly, cost me a lot more money...
So, my point is that if you create a space you enjoy being in, you will find that you don't MIND going 'home', because it is a good place to be. Therefore living in a van is a pleasure and not a hardship.
More thoughts on this soon.
When we get down to it though, essentially; like any living space, the nicer it is, the happier you are to spend time there.
To clarify:
Last year I was in a van from Dec 1st till mid Feb, in Whistler, in a pretty standard winter. The reality? It was nothing like those Vanlife video's you see on youtube, it sucked. My van was too small (a 1996 short wheel base Dodge Ram van), cold, cramped and unhomely.
This year I have a van that is big enough for a double bed AND 4' of changing space (a 2001 Ford E150). Because I bought it as an essentially bare van then kitted it out as I wanted, it has all the features I wanted, in the way I want. I have plenty of storage space, a double bed, a double burner stove, running water (when temps are above 0 degrees), a changing area, a power inverter, good insulation and wood paneling everywhere! The trade off is that this set up has, unsurprisingly, cost me a lot more money...
So, my point is that if you create a space you enjoy being in, you will find that you don't MIND going 'home', because it is a good place to be. Therefore living in a van is a pleasure and not a hardship.
More thoughts on this soon.
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| And this is how to make something homely |
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| The van in question! |
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