Comments on: “Home, Sweet Home” in one weekend or less.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:24:47 +0000

Spending time outside is a certainly a help, but honestly the space is pretty easy to get use to. The main thing is to pack carefully, (but not as carefully as if you were living out of a backpack). You do sort of have to rearrange your view of it and think of it more as living in a large, sturdy, movable tent rather than as a small room. I’m often amazed at how much I’m able to cram into my car without giving up any of the “living” space in the back.

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:32:01 +0000

I think that would be a bit tight for us too; we need a people-mover. But for one person – I think so. Depends how much time you like to spend outside.

By: lyn@limos for sale

lyn@limos for sale — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:21:55 +0000

I just couldn’t live in a space that small, I would be so claustrophobic.

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:39:44 +0000

Just thought that the Spaceship we’re travelling around in at the moment has a second battery. It charges when the car runs and powers the fridge and DVD player. Nice to know the car’s going to start after we watch a movie at night

We’ve been keeping an eye out for some more killer resources and not found any. Might have to build it…

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:22:27 +0000

Hi Jerry,

Sorry for the slow response, but thanks for the note about the fridge and second battery. I know very little about installing a second battery, though I know a lot of van-dwellers do it. Have you found any good internet resourses I can direct people to?

By: Jerry H.

Jerry H. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:19:28 +0000

Thought I would say thanks for bringing more attention to van dwelling. I might add that I have a 89 aerostar for a home, its the XL version making it as large a mini-van I have ever seen. This allow2 us taller people to have plenty of room to stretch out. Also, If you space your plywood up a a foot to 18″, you pick up an amazing amount of room underneath for storage. My best piece of equipment is my Engel 12V cooler fridge. Costs a lot up front but I am in my 3rd year of trouble-free use. I hook it to a seperate battery to insure it does not drain my van battery too low.

I am currently converting a older step van to a dwelling. Its huge but with its tint diesel, gets the same 18-24 MPG as does my mini-van. Yikes!

Thanks again for the article on living in a van.

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:35:00 +0000

@guy - let us know how it all goes. We're just starting to put together the bones of our van-dwelling/living in a vehicle resource page so do let us know if you find any resources to add.

By: Guy

Guy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:24:15 +0000

Great information. I’m planning on outfitting my minivan to do some stealth urban camping and the information comes in handy.

Thanks!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:06:02 +0000

I definitely recommend trying it out. It’s a great way to travel!

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Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:02:19 +0000

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By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:42:07 +0000

that is one interesting and unique way to live…. heading over to your blog to find out more!

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:07:57 +0000

Hi Jessica,

Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s such a practical way of doing things and the prices are a helpful guide. Linda and I have often talked about converting a van and living in it for a few months. I don’t know when, but one day…