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So far mine is a pre-vandwelling blog, but. It exists.

If you don't mind heading north about a half an hour I'm in the Lynnwood area (for the next week or so). I know the Walmart here on 164th has a full parking lot most nights, people who obviously live in their cars and trucks and there are always RVs. I've seen the same couple of conversion vans...

Thanks again, everyone! <br /><br />Terry, I have done some research into the Slabs and some alternatives before making the decision. But then that's the thing with this lifestyle, isn't it? Saying that I'm heading down there doesn't mean I can't decide to leave again if I don't like the...

Thanks, Bri! It's gotten cold and miserable up here in Washington so that's pushing me to leave sooner rather than later. I could use a little dry desert warmth right now.&nbsp;

Hi, strangers! Long time no see!&nbsp;<br /><br />So for anyone who remembers me, I went down to the summer RTR in California and hung out with Bob and Steve and Shari and everyone else down there. After that I headed back up to Washington to deal with bank/mortgage/foreclosure issues...

Well, I am out of here tomorrow morning! Headed down to the RTR. I won't have more than a couple of days travel under my belt when I get down there, but I'm there to learn things anyway, so. I figure I don't have to be all that experienced.&nbsp;<div><br><div>I'll be without internet after this...

I'm in!&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Okay, I totally want to give fishing a try but I don't have stuff. If I buy a license for a couple of days I'll be relying on the kindness of strangers to lend me a pole and instructions. :-)</div><div><br></div><div>Nelda, you and I might be leaving around the...

Personally I think it's a good idea for people who are just starting out. Matter of fact, I bought <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Foldable-Portable-Emergency-Survival-Disaster/dp/B006DHMQTC" target="_blank">this</a> similar set-up. It's going to take me a while to get the hang of the energy...

I'm planning ahead for that. Since I'm using the rear bench seat but in a permanently down position, I knew I'd want to sit upright and watch TV and eat and all. The answer was simple: I got a meditation cushion. I can keep it on the floor of the van, and sitting on it and leaning against the...

Alright, I sold my car this morning, and suddenly I have to figure out what I'm going to do with the wad of cash I've saved by selling the car plus furniture, etc. I've read the differing opinions on whether it's safe or smart to carry cash, and I'm still formulating my strategy. I prefer not to...

Sounds like the perfect life for me. Even if it's completely amateur, like driving from place to place and then busking on a streetcorner for money to eat and get gas to reach the next city.<div><br></div><div>I really wish I knew how to play an instrument. I was a singer in college, but I have...

Okay, story time (no offense to Mr. Clemens, but I'm going back to the OT). There's a Walmart about a mile and a half from my place that obviously allows overnighting. Ever since I started reading up on van-dwelling, every time I pass that Walmart I swing around the parking lot and just see if I...

My title for my current car finally came in the mail today! I threw that listing up on Craigslist so fast it made my keyboard smoke. :-)&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>This is the last big thing I'm waiting on. Sell the car, get a humble nest egg to finance the trip, and as soon as that's done I'm...

<div><br></div><div>Kudos. I like the idea of them - you keep the wind resistance down while driving, gas mileage stays the same, and then when you're parked you can hike up the ceiling. Logistically it seems even more complicated than installing a hightop, though. I wish you luck. :-)&nbsp;</div>

I've been thinking about this lately. I've got a pretty specific hobby to fill hours with once I'm out on the road - I'm a writer. But that got me wondering what people who have lived like this for a while do with the hours in their days. Especially the ones who camp for a while and don't use up...

The van was pretty toasty today when I went out there to move some things. Not normal-parked-car toasty, but warmer than I want it to be. I figured out pretty fast that heat was coming from the front seats. I had one of those reflective emergency blankets in with my camping supplies, so I tacked...

I didn't know they were disabled. I'm new to this blogging thing. :-) Should be able to follow, I have a couple of followers already. :-)

Yeah, if I had a pile of friends and power saws and whatnot I'd probably start looking around for donor vans with high-tops. But I have none of those things. I read that article about the DIY installation, and I sighed a lot. :-)&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>I think Bob's right, I'll probably do...

<div><br></div><div>You'll get it. I thought the search was almost impossible myself before I found a great van. :-)&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Oh yeah, I'm heading down to the Sierras for the RTR next month, and I'll probably hang around there in the Fresno-ish area for a while. I'm...

I have a feeling, just from moving around inside the van getting him ready and everything, that I am going to regret not having a high-top. I'm glad I picked the van that I did, because for the money and condition I couldn't have done any better. But man. Those extra inches up top would have...