van dwelling

I don't usually post these experiences here, so I'm feeling this out. Here goes. Driving down the road Sunday I started to notice my driver's side front wheel "dribbling" over every tiny bump in the road. I'd hear it bounce around on any tiny thing even a slight crack in the asphalt. I pulled...

Last year I got a really solid Chevy Silverado with a cap on the back and I've been spending the last few months very slowly fixing it up. It's about ready to hit the road! Just needs new tires, a minor repair to the tailpipe, and a locking t-handle so people can't get in and take my shit. I've...

About a week ago I bought a 1985 Chevy G20 Tahoe on Craigslist for about 1600. It's got 113k on the odometer, but the engine and tranny only has 15k, not in the best condition otherwise, but I bought something that needs work so I can gain the mechanical experience. Things I need to fix are...

What's up stp.... New to the van life, traveling w large female doberman and sometimes my girl. From Ohio, backwoods raised n down for rough living. Full time pipe maker, glassblower. Gonna be traveling in gmc vandura. Looking for tips, tricks and love... Where to go, how to stay moving and...

Hi everyone, I'm currently in NW Ohio and leaving within the next two weeks. Don't know where I'm going yet so I'm up for ideas for a warmer area and prefer being able to work. My ultimate goal would be to get back to rubber tramping. I don't have a vehicle since I haven't needed one in the...

I've lived in my 2006 corolla S on and off, but it's about time I get something more comfortable for full timing. I can't get a whole lot out of my current car since it's a rebuilt title with problems. I've been saving up and I would like to spend between 5 -10 grand on a reliable van that will...

Somebody sent me this link to a casting application form to be in a documentary BBC America are making about living in a van. Seems relatively current from what I can find out online so probably still time to apply. Thought I'd share it in case there are any van dwellers who might want to take...

Greetings Rubbertrampers! I tripped over this website the other day while not looking for information about rubbertramping. I spent a few moments taking it in and thought the community might find something useful here. It is mostly information regarding vandwelling on the west coast, but...

im planning on getting into van dwelling but have a few questions. about how much can it all cost a month? how much can it cost to get set up? whats the best place to find a reliable van? what power set up is the cheapest that can charge a laptop, phone, and maybe a mini fridge? should I build a...

Hey guys, what's up? I'm Mike. I'm 22 and from Arkansas. After dropping out of college (computer science) and working a shitty job for minimum wage. I realized that "real" life sucks ass. Why work my life away for someone else? So I bought a van for $600 and got the fuck out. That was seven...

Hey y'all, Currently trying to set up shop in Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Bushwick, ideally) and am in a slight predicament, mostly owing to the summer heat. Does anyone have any experience squatting in any abandoned tunnels in Brooklyn? I've heard of the Cobble Hill Tunnel (aka the Atlantic Ave...

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ok, so I'm looking to compile a list of places that are vandweller friendly for when I hit the road again. if you know of nice places to camp that are free and safe places in cities to park your house, please do tell! I keep thinking of all these ideas for when I get this fantasy...