Vanlife Ruminations
A weekly dive into my life on the road in a self-built Sprinter camper. Stories from the journey, recommendations for turning a cargo van into a cozy home, and what it takes to live in a van full-time.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 62 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 6 months ago |
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32. Why the Sprinter beat every other option on our RV list
Before buying our Sprinter, I used to dream of converting a skoolie.
The reasons are simple: skoolies offer tons of space and I’m a sucker for that rugged, old school look.
However, reality quickly caught up. A skoolie is simply too big...
31. Making money as a vanlifer
We don’t. We’re broke and lovin’ it.
Jk!!
There are several ways to make a living as a nomad, and even more so as a vanlifer (yes, there’s a difference).
A bikepacker or sailer is also a nomad, but their lifestyles are far more challengi...
30. What Vanlife Ruminations is really about (with pictures)
Welcome back, my friend. This is your weekly pause and a chance to step inside the van with us.
When we first dreamed of living on the road, it wasn’t about doing it in some fancy-shmancy monohull. It was about building a fully sustainable...
29. 10 things we did right in our self-built camper
Welcome back my friend. This is your weekly pause, a chance to step inside the van with us.
Today’s piece is practical so let’s dive right in.
1. Not going for a long wheelbase
This is probably the biggest win of all. Sure, long-whe...
28. Reasons we went for a self-built camper instead of a premade one
When we started dreaming about vanlife, one thing was clear: we were never going to buy a pre-made van. Best decision we’ve made along this journey, here’s why:
1. We love our MaxXfan
Most vans in France (and Europe in general) come...
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Vanlifer, essentialist, podcaster and writer. I mainly post about my day to day experiences as a full time vanlifer. Welcome!
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