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Totally cheap. My van and all renos was about $11,000 cdn... but it is my only vehicle, so I would have to consider both the cost of a vehicle and apartment rental into the equation when comparing vanlife to apartment life expenses. Food is the same. Even though my van is a gas pig, it still...

I really liked the creativity of your first idea, but also think this is a good way to go so you can concentrate on your art and not daily troubleshooting of living out of a bike set-up! Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

A mattress is such a personal thing, but I love my Memory Foam 2" Topper. I have a double sized one over a couple thermarest camping mats and it's more comfortable than the futon I had before. I am full-time in Canada, but never below freezing as I heat my van all the time, so I don't know...

This is me. I crave constant stimulation. Though I live in a van, I fill every moment with work, friends, family, and projects - love to build things. I have no problem doing activities alone and can disappear into the mountains easily - but I am always very objective focused and my mind is...

Just trying to further the conversation, my friend - have no desire to argue and I appreciate the points you brought up! Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

I will chime in with a Canadian perspective. Generally, really chill here. I am in a city of a million people and we have no bylaws against sleeping in a vehicle - just not allowed to store your RV on the public road in front of your house. I park in residential neighborhoods without issue...

When I started planning my build I watched everything I could to get ideas, now I just watch Vancity and Forestyforest. They both travel in the areas I go, and do things I do or would like to do. They also are edited enough that they are focused and easy to watch, but not so much that their...

Really glad to hear that and look forward to seeing where your design goes! To be perfectly honest, while the living area of my van is kept really clean, my cab is usually pretty messy with snowy boots, jackets, and random tools, lol. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

Lynac batteries out of Thunder Bay Ontario! Great pricing, great batteries with low temp cut off and your 100Ah is actually a 120Ah, deal directly with owner, very responsive to emails, and they donated a battery to that Forestyforest guy on YouTube. I totally agree that customer service is...

I just switched out my transmission pan in a community centre parking lot over the weekend that was closed for business. Was careful not to make a mess and had cardboard down for drips and one of those really big oil change fluid tray things to ensure nothing got spilled. Sent from my moto...

Hey Treesprite! Nope, never really miss the side door. One thing to keep in mind is I am full-time in the city and only get out of town on weekends - so I am never just chilling with my doors open like one may be doing at a campground. Also, I never wear shoes in the back and entering through...

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I have a Webasto diesel heater (the one the knock-offs are designed after) and it is just like a furnace in your house. I have Mr, Buddy as well and it is night and day. I got lotsa sleeping bags too, but this is my home and I want to cook dinner in a t-shirt and not winter camp every night...

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I am right there with you guys, I own a Mr. Buddy and I would never recommend it is anything more than a back-up or occasional use heater - I am a diesel heater fan! That being said, Mr. Buddy has a time and place and mine was $70 lifesaver when it was -17deg C and I needed a temporary heat...

OK, I get it now. I have seen a video where someone uses a little heat distributer thingy that sits over the flame, but can't remember if it was manufactured or DIY. Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

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I can see how it can be confusing, especially as I made the unconventional decision to block off the side door! Sent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

You bet, here is a pic! Fairly common layout with the bed at the back. I have a bunch of tools and recreation gear I cart around so I like having the storage under the bed accessable from the back doors and seperate from my living space. Mattress is two large thermarest with a memory foam...