Vanlifers are homeless people (Synonymous)
False. Vanlifers are houseless, sometimes. Sometimes vanlifers have a physical house and choose to spend their time traveling in a van. Vanlifers are not inherently homeless, but homeless people can be vanlifers.
Understand that a lot of this has to do with how one represents themselves or what these people have experienced in the past. It’s important that we all keep up appearances & leave behind a good name for vanlifers everywhere we go. Every interaction you have will affect how that person views vanlifers as a group. Make sure you leave a good taste in their mouth. The more people someone personally knows that are enjoying this lifestyle, the more likely they are to be kind and excited when they meet a new vanlifer.
“Where you live” is just where you lay your head at night. It’s a made-up concept. Where I live is where I spend my waking hours. I can lay my head anywhere. Might as well have a great view.
Why People Get Into Van Life
Once again, many vanlifers didn’t start off homeless.
Personally, I started because of the cost. I saved a great deal of money and had extra money I wouldn’t have had if I was paying rent somewhere. I was doing this so I could save money and get ahead in life.
You have to sacrifice in life if you want to get ahead in life. That’s what I have learned. You never know when hardship may hit and having these survival skills in your pocket may just save your life one day.
I feel this journey adds more to my life because I can work less and save more. It’s a win-win. A lot of people love the portability and nomadic life.
How different states/groups view vanlifers
That’s fukin cool
OR
Ew, moochers get away
What brands don’t understand about vanlifers
We will be your best clients. We don’t pay rent so we’ll spend more on high-quality businesses such as wifi, bathrooms, showers, etc. Provide good services & places to park & you’ll have the most loyal customers with money to blow.
