Simplicity:Living the van life will, for lack of a better word, force you to live a simpler life. You will have to make changes in just about every aspect of living. This lifestyle will make you rethink what is truly essential; from the clothes you wear, the furnishings you have, and...
Dispersed camping on public lands is our go-to option for van life overnight parking. There is abundant public land all over North America, and much of it allows you to camp out for free (usually for up to 14 days or so before you have to move on). These spots are fairly easy to...
If we can’t find a suitable spot to camp in the wilderness, we’ll usually fall back on driving to a Walmart, a highway truck stop, or a rest area. All of these offer decent overnight options, but without the photogenic views you could have when camped out in nature. Parking over...
Vanly allows van and RV travelers across the US to find and rent safe overnight parking from private parties. FIND YOUR DRIVEWAY FOR THE NIGHT You can choose…
Walmart offers free, overnight parking Rest stops and Walmarts are your best bet when it comes to traveling.Except for select locations, Walmart allows vans, cars, trucks, and RVs to park overnight in their parking lots. Although, this isn’t a long term solution. ...
If you’re in an area for an extended amount of time, find several legal overnight parking spots and rotate between them every night. It’s also recommended to have a selection of “night” spots that are used only for sleeping and several “day” spots that you leave your van at ...
Van living can’t be all fun and games. This is life we are talking about and there will be difficult times. Here are some of the negatives to van living: Never Guaranteed A Place To Park-Especially if you are in an area where tourist season is booming parking your van somewhere may ...
I worried if the spot was safe, and I further pondered if parking overnight was legal. However, I took my chances, changed into my bedclothes, climbed into bed, and fell asleep. On my way I took a little side trip to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The rest stop that I ...
and we're set up to live backcountry or in a parking lot. Our van is extremely stealthy and looks like a commercial van from the outside. We have had no problems camping in parking lots where overnight parking is allowed. We also upgraded our tires (all-terrain) and suspension (4x su...