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Van Life For Dummies

1. Aufl.

von: Sebastian Santabarbara
16,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	16.08.2022
ISBN/EAN:	9781119886259
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	384

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Titelbeschreibung

Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, Van Life For Dummies is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking. This book makes the transition easy, helping you decide what parts of rooted life you need to take with you and what to leave behind. <ul> <li>Follow the call of the open road and get started living in your van or camper </li> <li>Choose and customize a vehicle that meets your needs </li> <li>Get answers to the very important question: "where do I use the bathroom?” </li> <li>Build or carry on a career while travelling</li> </ul> Why enjoy life only on your vacation days? Take to the road and enjoy a simplified way of living. Van Life For Dummies demystifies the process and initiates you into the vibrant community of van lifers. Your adventure awaits!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting into Van Life 5 Chapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7 Chapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15 Part 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31 Chapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33 Chapter 4: A Beginner’s Guide to Fiberglassing 55 Chapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61 Chapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71 Chapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89 Chapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105 Chapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135 Chapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179 Chapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197 Chapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217 Part 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245 Chapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247 Chapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255 Chapter 15: Managing Life’s Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271 Chapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287 Chapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315 Part 4: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331 Chapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341 Index 349

Autorenportrait

Seb Santabarbara is a writer and alternative living enthusiast. Seb established himself as a van life expert by living in a self-converted camper while helping others reach their alternative living goals as head of written content for an online van life media brand that reached five million readers. Keep up with Seb at sebsantabarbara.com.

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Build a van worth calling “home” Van life has thousands of folks giving in to wanderlust and taking to the highway. If you’re curious about life on the road, this book will clear up your questions and inspire you to try this popular alternative lifestyle. Written by a veteran van lifer, you’ll find the answers to the big questions about van life here. Is van life for you? Full- or part-time? How do you choose and customize your vehicle? Can you work remotely? And, perhaps most important, where do you use the bathroom? Plus, countless cost-saving, fun-enhancing, and downright exciting tips to make your life a van life. Inside… <ul><li>Building a camper van from scratch</li> <li>Determining if van life is right for you</li> <li>Transitioning to remote work</li> <li>Downsizing and simplifying</li> <li>Deciding where to travel next</li> <li>Preparing for your adventures</li></ul>