Finding Electricity in Van Life

DIRECTORY

Weird Places I’ve Plugged In
Restaurants that often have outlets
Restaurants that almost never have outlets

 

Weird Places I’ve Plugged In

Library – check google reviews
College Campus– if you are a student, or with one. Parks– usually near a pavilion, restroom, or light pole
Mall (indoor/outdoor) (many places: food court, random stores, outside on walls)
Movie theater hallway (pricey $$ )
Coffee shop/ Café – check if they have an available outlet before purchasing
Restaurant – some, ask for a spot with an outlet, let them know you’ll be doing work for a while so they don’t seat a server that’s about to leave. Buy something for sure! Multiple things if you’re staying a while. Tip Well!

 

Restaurants that often have outlets:

Buffalo Wild Wings– generally at every table & the bar rail
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
McDonalds free wifi
Wendy’s free wifi
Burger King (near fireplace-sitting area)
Sonic drive-in

 

Restaurants that almost never have outlets

Carl’s Jr.

Stores that usually have outlets

Safeway
Kroger
Walmart -they have plugs everywhere, get creative

The legend that taught me how many places there really are to plug in.

NOTE: If you can find an available outlet, you can generally find a bathroom (but not mutually exclusive)