DIRECTORY
Best Practices
Broad Van Life Groups
General Travel
Meetups, Friends, & Dating
Women Only
Location Based/Camping
Mechanics / Maintenance
Finding Work
Those Helping Travelers
Specific Groups to Give You Ideas
Best Practices
Facebook Groups with around 5000 members will often get you better and faster responses. If you have general questions look for non-specific groups with a lot of members such as “Van Life”.
Smaller groups are more tight-knit & specific for a closer community feel & sometimes will be able more specific questions. Narrow down your search by playing around with search terms. Join groups that closely align with what you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to join a bunch of groups at first to get a sense of which you like. You can always remove yourself from groups that don’t fit.
Don’t stretch yourself too thin, a lot of groups want you to be contributing regularly. Join groups that you think you will be interested and involved in.
There are also some secret groups out there but I’ll let you find those on your own ;P
Keep personal info private. We’re on the internet kids, anything could happen.
Broad Van Life Groups
Surive Van Life: Group / Page
#VanLife:
One of the larger groups. Make friends, ask questions, share experiences.
Van Life:
“For fellow outdoor adventurers, adrenaline enthusiasts, or wanderers, whether you actually live in a van down by the river, travel in a van/adventure wagon, or just dream of the Van Life. This is a place where you can share photos, links, ideas for how to make the most of your van, build-outs, or general van humor.”
VanDwellers
“For anyone who has or is still living out of their Van.”
#VanLifeZen
Chill people sharing their adventures
Van Life: Dwellers, Nomads & Vagabonds:
“Van Life is an atypical and fulfilling lifestyle on the rise! “Van Life: Dwellers, Nomads & Vagabonds” is a community for all veteran van dwellers, aspiring nomads, or vagabonds at heart that are just curious about this atypical lifestyle. Take the opportunity to connect, find companionship, share good tips and stories of your van life, after all this is OUR community!
Your companion in this journey and community manager, Sacha Nacar, will help you connect with fellow van dwellers.”
Living In A Van:
“This is a group for like-minded folks to share useful information and tips for survival, homesteading, self-sufficiency, and living off the grid in a van or other vehicle. Share your pictures, stories, tips, and other useful information with others who are interested in this lifestyle.”
VanLife – Tips & Tricks:
“Hey Vanlifer!
Do you own a van or want to own one someday?
Do you love traveling around in it or want to do it so bad?
Do you have tons of questions or suggestions for other vanlifers?”
Vanlife Diaries Social Forum:
“Hello everyone! The Vanlife Diaries team has created this group page for Vanlifers around the world to interact, catch up, share tips, camp spots and exciting initiatives. We look forward to hearing stories, ideas and collaborating.”
RV LIFESTYLES/RV VAN LIVING:
“THIS GROUP IS ABOUT RV LIFESTYLES AND RV VAN LIVING. POSTING PICTURES OF TRIPS PHOTOS OF YOUR RV AND THE MEMORIES OFDIFFERENT PEOPLE PLACES OR CAMPING SPOTS,, JUST TO SHOW, HOW US RV PEOPLE LIVE,, HAVE FUN AND THE DIFFERENT PLACES WE SEE OR PASS BY PHOTOS OF HOW YOU SET UP YOUR RV OR SHOW OFF YOUR RV IN PHOTOS AND JUST HAVING FUN,, AND TO GIVE INSIGHT OF HOW SOME OF US LIVE IN OUR RV.. ASK QUESTIONS IN NEEDING HELP ON YOUR RV IF HAVING ANY ISSUES WILL TRY TO ANSWER THEM AND HELP IN ANY WAY WE CAN,,JUST HAVE FUN..FAMILY ENVIRONMEnt.””
Self Build Campers And Real Life:
“A page for folk interested in self build campers to share inspiration, encouragement, and advice.
We welcome friendly, warm, funny banter, pics of your builds, pics of your van adventures. However, If you want to go off-topic, come sit with us round the campfire (The campfire (off-topic discussion for self build campers and real life).”
Van Life Dreams Community:
“The Van Life Dreams Community exists as a place for people to share their experience with Van Life, and to support those who are working towards it!
This group is primarily for those who are currently not living in their vans full time. There are many groups which put down people who don’t live in their vans full time. That’s not what this group is about.
We do not exclude those who are veterans to van life, or those who live in any other type of dwelling. Everyone in this group serves a vital role in creating an atmosphere that is welcoming, and helpful to those who are less experienced.
If you’re interested in mobile living, van dwelling, RVs, car dwelling, truck dwelling, or off the grid living, you’re in the right group!”
Solar Powered RV’s & Boondocking:
“This is for anyone who is interested in RV Solar & Boondocking. Places you’ve been, or how you find certain areas. Please post boondocking areas with group so they may be able to enjoy them also. Groups Main Agenda is to learn about Solar Systems on RV’s. You may post pictures of your installs.”
General Travel
WanderLove + Co™:
“For those that love and appreciate travel. Share stories.”
Wanderlove Threads:
“A love for everything… especially cute clothes”
Meetups
Vanlife Rendevous
“This is a group forum we can all participate in to request meet ups with other like minded vanlifers/nomads/vagabonds & an up to date forum for vanlife gatherings! the intention is to be able to reach out to others with the interest in crossing paths face to face.
There are many other forums for vanlife tips, builds, & all around blasphemy so check them out if thats of interest. lets try to keep this forum specifically to meet ups & positive affirmations! it is the intention of this forum to bring us all a little closer, to develop a tribe of sorts, to get to know one another, and inspire! the road is’nt always fun & games- sometimes its hard work, sometimes challenging, sometimes lonely. positivity goes a long ways!”
WANDERLOVE:
“WANDERLOVE is a group for nomads and travellers from all around the world, who simply would like to share the happiness of travelling with another person. The loved one. The one.”
#VanLife Love, Dating & Friendship
“Dating & friendship for people loving the #VanLife “
Nomad Boondock Van / RV Life – Singles that Mingle:
“Support group for Single people who live Traveling / {Alternative Living arrangements} in such as RV’s, Travel Trailers, Vans, Tents, Self Builds, etc.lifestyles. A group where like minded Single people can Mingle get to know one another and possibly progress to meaningful friendships / relationships / travel partners / Group convoy – tribe partners, etc. We strive to Help each other and to discover the joy of sharing your Traveling Nomadic / Boondocking / Camping / either permanent or temporary and weekenders with others. We per say do Not have many rules. In that we only ask that we treat each other with Respect and Dignity. Enjoy; have Fun as this is YOUR Group.”
Kinky Vanlifers, Van Dwellers, RVers and travelers:
This group is for those who live the “VanLife” or otherwise travel in RV’s or other means. We are a friendly, open and accepting group where ALL kinks and legal alternative lifestyle activities are welcome.
NO KINK SHAMING ALLOWED!
The primary focus of this group is sharing of kink/lifestyle events, meetups, etc that others on the road would be interested in. You can also arrange your own meetups with others nearby.
NO PM’s or friend requests without asking first! Violators of this will be removed from the group!
Vanlife Festivals and Meetings:
German. Find meetups.
SOLO FEMALE
Solo Women Van Dwellers:
“A group specifically for solo women who either live or are considering living in their vans full time.”
Solo Female Vanlife:
“A community for solo female travelers living the #vanlife”
Girls Who Travel:
“Girls Who Travel is an education and empowerment network for travelers who identify as women, trans, and/or genderqueer. Our mission is to empower women travelers to explore beyond their boundaries and to create a more inclusive world.”
Wanderlove Travel Girls:
“Wanderlove is an online magazine that provides tips, guides, and inspiration for the adventurous traveler. This is a place where we can all unite, and support one another in growing the travel community, as well as each of our own endeavors. This is where you can come to if you are looking for travel tips, advice or just want to meet some of your fellow wanderlusters.”
Girls Love Travel | By GoAmazing:
“This group is created for girls who don’t want to spend much money for traveling.
Travel girl is a group when you can tell your story about your experience and you can help others to find a good price or you can be helped by other member.”
Southern Girls Travel Too:
“Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama & other states across the south.
This is a place for us to experience things we’ve never experienced & I pray that this group encourages us all to travel, experience different cultures & get out to see this beautiful world we have access to. “
Single Girls Love Solo Travel• (SGLST):
“Single Girls Love Solo Travel is a community of women empowering other women to go out and explore the world. We want to share travel tips, experiences, and questions about solo traveling. Through our stories, we hope to inspire each other to take on a solo trip. We will no longer wait on anyone! “
Women Who Love to Travel:
“Creating a space for women who love to travel, experience new cultures, share their adventures, ask questions, and connect with others around a shared love.
While we want to create a space, where we can share our adventures and support one another, we also want to do it in a way that won’t spam others. …. So ask questions, share ideas, collaborate, talk business, share opportunities, plan adventures together, and share amusing moments in travel at any time of the week. … To ensure that no one feels they are being spammed, keep your blog, video, and channel sharing to the following weekly posts:”
Girls love travelling:
“This is a community for travel enthusiasts from ALL across the world to share their travel videos and photos. A place to meet new friends and exchange travel ideas, tips and dope destinations. Let’s unite and travel the world. Together 😍 ✈️😎☀️🌴⛵️ !”
Wanderlove Ladies:
“A community for ladies who love adventure & travel and sharing their love stories.”
Location Based
VanLife North America
“An online space to help grow the VanLife community in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Share ideas, ask questions, organize meetups and continue to thrive on the road ✌️🚐”
Canadian RV and Van Life
The van movement is having a moment. Major life decisions are being made. Jobs quit. Furniture sold. Leases canceled. People are opting to live in their vehicles…for pleasure.”
Orlando Van Club
“A group for vintage van owners and enthusiasts of any make and model, in & around Central Florida. From tin-tops, to westys, van-lifers, we invite all van loving people to join us for monthly meetups & outings.”
Find Camping
Free BLM and National Forest Camping: Free Camping, Boondocking, and Public Lands
“A place to interact with other campers who take the road less traveled, for those who enjoy camping off of the beaten path, for those who think that camping shouldn’t cost a fortune, and for those campers who seek adventure.
This is the official group of http://freecampsites.net the best free and cheap campsite locator on the internet. If you are looking for a place to camp, your best bet is to go there first.”
Mechanics / Maintenance
Mechanic Help and Information:
“Ask about issues with your vehicle, try to be as detailed as possible when posing your question. Also provide year, make and model of vehicle in original post as well. Build threads are allowed and encouraged.”
Auto Mechanics Help and Support:
“This group is for help with general automotive problems from basic electrical, down to engine/trans internals and problems.”
Mechanical Minds:
“The group aims to provide a platform to discuss and come up with better understanding of Mechanical Engineering.”
NOTE: You can also search for your specific vehicle and join a group dedicated to answering questions about your make and model.
Finding Work
Helping Conscious Kind Travelers get Work:
“Day jobs, permanent jobs, ideas, leads for work, community support, communes, and farms, agriculture, picking, trimming, whatever.”
HELP
Travelers Helping Travelers:
“We are travelers here to help other travelers.”
Vandweller ” GUARDIAN ANGELS”:
“Hello vanners, this group is about helping each other. If you need assistance, flat tire , mechanical probs , directions , where to get water , cheap food , where to park , medical assistance , legal matters Ect. I have little tolerance for abusive behavior , name calling , insults Ect. Test me if you like but I promise it will be a very short test. Still a new group so it will mature with age and change accordingly. The angels are here to help , many will volunteer their knowledge and services , however if you are in a position to offer payment when appropriate please do. Trades , dinner whatever.”
Specific Type Groups
Van&Life:
Spanish
Deaf Van Life:
“Deaf Vanlifers. Questions, share, and/or show off about your experience about your van life”
LGBT VanLife
“This group is a safe place for all to speak without judgement.
This group can be used for Meeting new people, Scheduling Events, Asking Questions (both Van Life and LGBT+ related).
This group will not tolerate hate/discrimination of any kind! Those that violate this will be banned from this group.
Stay Safe and Have Fun.”
LGBTQIA+ Nomads
A group for LGBTQ people to connect and share a nomadic lifestyle”
#plasticfreevanlife:
“A 30-day plastic free adventure! Join the vanlife community to raise awareness of the detrimental effects plastic has on the oceans, drinking water, wildlife and us. We will abstain from purchasing and using single use plastic for the month of July and will document the process on Instagram stories and posts. Use hashtag #plasticfreevanlife.”
Vegan Vanlifers:
“A group for vegans living the van life, car life, bus life, etc. to share recipes that can easily be made, cooking utensils, experiences, and great restaurants on the road!”
Van life youtubers:
A place for YouTubers living the van life to come together
Traveler, Photographer & Nomads:
“lnstagram is the best way to share and discover new places around the world 🌍 If you love traveling and meeting new people from all over the world this is the right group for you. Get to know the top cities to travel, what you have to consider booking the best flights or how to make incredible pictures for your Instagram Account.🚀”
