The truths about van life
Why choose van life?
There are a thousand answers to this question. The most popular reasons being:
-
The freedom to roam and choose where you stay
-
The simplicity of a more basic lifestyle
-
The lack of clutter and material possessions
-
The love of travel and exploring
-
The lower costs involved rather than living in a house
The true costs of van life
With van life, the biggest expense will always be fuel and this will depend on how much you move about. Living in a van you are able to live within your means and be frugal.
Living in a van, you won't have rent or council tax to pay. You will not have huge utility bills, but you will have to consider your power requirements and water.
Read about the full costs of van life here
The downsides of van life
Van life will never be perfect and it's unlikely you will ever be 100% happy.
-
Living in a small space can become tiresome at times - you need to be organised all the time
-
Driving can become a chore if you travel too much
-
Loneliness is an issue with some van lifers. You can find yourself isolated
-
Finding somewhere to stop can sometimes be difficult
-
You could face unexpected expenses. Budget accordingly
-
Security and safety can be an issue
That said, the van life community is amazing. You are guaranteed to meet some incredible people with lots of stories to share