That's the question everyone thinkin' about vanlife asks. The answer is there is no perfect vanlife van. Far as Vanholio's concerned, "vanlife" means livin' minimalist on the road. To do that, even a bicycle could work.
That said, ya probably wanna build a *van* van – if ya can't buy a conversion campervan outright, that is. Most folks do.
That's where this article on Curbed is a real help: "The 5 best vans for your DIY camper conversion." I think it's a fair overview of the fullsize vans out there.
But Why Go So Big? Small Vans Rock!
Vanholio's in a Promaster City, a tiny van that serves him just fine. Similar are the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, and Mercedes-Benz Metris.
The smaller vans got two major advantages, to my mind. First, they got better mileage. Second, if you're not a fulltimer, they do better double duty as daily drivers. You can find lotsa conversion examples online for the smaller vans.
6 Questions to Ask of Every Van
But whatever kinda a vehicle you're considerin', take a look at my "6 Questions to Ask when Choosing Your Van Life Rig. I bring it back ta First Principles. That's where ya wanna start, not in a showroom.
Get mail on the road – Traveling Mailbox! (review)
Also See ...
- Don't Buy a Van Before You Hit the Road
- Do I Need a 4WD to Boondock?
- Van Interiors (VanGrrrl on Pinterest)
- Vanlifeideas (Instagram Channel)
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