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Van Life
Vanlife, van-life, #vanlife, living in a van, full-time van living
Van life is a lifestyle in which people live and travel full-time or part-time in a converted van, campervan, motorhome, or similar vehicle, using it as their primary home.
Van lifers typically convert cargo vans or buy factory-built campervans, fitting them with a bed, kitchen, water storage and a solar energy system. The lifestyle is popular in Europe and North America among remote workers, digital nomads, minimalists and freedom travellers. The hashtag #vanlife has accumulated over 15 million posts on Instagram alone.
FAQ
How is van life different from a regular holiday in a motorhome?
In van life the converted van or campervan is your permanent or primary home, not just a holiday vehicle. Van lifers typically work remotely, give up their apartment and commit to a nomadic lifestyle for months or years rather than a couple of weeks.
Which van is best for van life?
For a first build, high-roof Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit and VW Crafter are popular — they allow standing height and have a standard cargo bay. VW Transporter is more compact for urban garages. Fiat Ducato is the base for most factory campervans with a bed and kitchen straight from the factory.
Do you need a special licence for van life?
In Europe, campervans and motorhomes up to 3.5 t require a standard category B licence. If a converted van exceeds 3.5 t after build, you need category C1. Some countries also require a technical re-inspection after conversion.