Three years in a camper with a dog: pros and cons

A couple has lived in a campervan for three years, visiting 49 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces. Key benefits are mobility and access to nature, while challenges include limited space, unpredictability, and higher food costs.

The author compares two years of living in a camper van to five years in a 400-square-foot tiny home. Van life was more affordable but came with hidden costs like stress and instability. The tiny home offers greater stability and comfort, despite higher monthly expenses.

European operator Roadsurfer has opened a camper rental location in Miami, offering compact vans for Florida trips including Disney's Fort Wilderness. Meanwhile, a Business Insider author completed a 10-day first-time campervan journey in a Mercedes Sprinter through the Pacific Northwest, spending about $1,000 on fuel.