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I think a campervan pulling a travel trailer is a great combination. A home you can drive and a home you can park! I have a passenger Sprinter that I did a DIY modular/removable build. Cargo vans have much greater towing capacity than their passenger counterparts. The cargo and crew VS30 can...

I encourage you to build it out yourself. So many people spend a lot of time and money building their "dream" van, then hit the road and realize what they've created falls short of meeting their needs. I suggest starting with the simplest systems that will meet what you think you need. Then hit...

I am unfamiliar with the vast stretches of vacant land that folks out west camp on. I've traveled up and down the western seaboard, spending most of my time in cities and small towns. But my opinion is mostly based on experience east of the Mississippi River, with extended periods of time in IL...

Motorized RVs do not make for a good home base. They have all the systems of a house (but more flimsy) plus all the systems of a car (but under more stress). They require frequent repair and constant maintenance, even when parked for extended periods of time. The downsides are offset because...

Mobile home parks (not RV parks) are typically one of the cheapest housing options in an area. We're talking about parks that cater to full time residents not travelers. Most MHPs don't allow RVs (vans, 5th wheels, travel trailers, class A/B/C). Those that do are almost always very run down, not...

Cities have lots of interesting things to do. Hanging out at the beach, visiting museums, going to the movies, eating at restaurants, getting a workout at the gym, reading in the library, using the WiFi in Starbucks, seeing the doctor/dentist, washing clothes at the laundromat... When I want...

Tripper's advice was excellent. The only thing I'll add is that vanlife isn't magical. It won't make you something you're not. If you're shy, it won't make you outgoing. If you're a homebody it won't make you outdoorsy. If you're bored, it won't make you adventurous. You'll still be you, and...

I like to start my day with a nice, hot shower. For me, it's as essential to a good morning as coffee is for some folks. If space and water were severely limited, something like the Geyser Shower, looks like a great minimalistic setup. Pour a few ounces of hot water into the container, plug it...

I don’t plan on dropping my Planet Fitness membership, but there are times when I want to wake up and take a quick shower without having to start the engine and drive to a gym. The time has come for me to add showering capability to my van. I know that there are battery powered shower heads...

Thought some of y'all might find this interesting: https://lifehacker.com/the-cheapest-places-to-buy-an-acre-of-land-in-the-u-s-1849199586

You may want to consider using an electric water bottle dispenser faucet. They are inexpensive and require no plumbing skills to setup. They can pump ~0.5 gal/min up a distance > 6 ft. They run off an enclosed battery that is recharged via USB. Mine is mounted on the galley countertop over...

By "van life" do you mean getting rid of your home, selling all your possessions and living in a vehicle? Or do you mean replacing your car with a van and using it as your everyday vehicle and home away from home?

I don't understand the appeal of living in a parked van on a vacant piece of property. The purpose of having a vehicle is to be mobile. We put up with all kinds of inconveniences (limited space/water/electricity, hassle of doing basic chores like washing clothes, getting mail, etc.) in exchange...

Living in a vehicle is not magically cheaper than living in a stationary home. As Bullfrog said, cheaper comes from a change in lifestyle. Living a nomadic life in a vehicle is undeniably more challenging than living in a stationary home. If your primary reason for undertaking this is...

You may want to call an/your insurance company and ask them. Be careful about lying to an insurance company. They may take your premium and not do any investigation. Until you file a claim. You don't want them denying your claim on the basis of misrepresentation. The advantage of using a...

I used to have a lot of anxiety about parking overnight on road trips. Some planning is necessary with the height requirements and limited maneuverability of a big rig. In the RV, my favorite place to park are Boondocker's Welcome locations (there are many along your route). Most places are easy...

Bottom line: being a bona fide resident in California, requires spending time in and having ties that bind you to the state. For details and examples of what's classified as a resident, here's the IRS guide: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2021/2021-1031-publication.pdf

I think the OP is trying to create a vented propane heater like the Propex. My RV has a Suburban propane furnace. It is safe and produces a dry, comfortable heat (though it burns through a lot of propane in the process). I don't think it's comparable to a Mr Heater or Olympian. I understand why...

If you're selling your house to live in a van, you might want to consider living in the van before you sell your house. Is there a reason why you can't move into the van right now? Even if you have a job to go to everyday, you can commute from the van instead of the house. If you need a shower...

I don't understand the "why" behind this idea. What is the advantage of using a propane heater over a diesel (or petro) heater?