Introduction
Dream + Prepare
CHAPTER 1 Defining the Dream
- What is Van Life?
- Why Pursue Van Life?
CHAPTER 2 Building a Budget
- Vehicle Costs
- Build Out Considerations
- Living Budget
CHAPTER 3 Choosing a Vehicle
- Types of Vans on the Market
- Considerations Before Purchasing
CHAPTER 4 Making Your Van a Home
- Quiet and Cozy
- All Things Electric
- Climate Control
- Where There’s Water There’s a Way
CHAPTER 5 Less IS more
- Keep, Sell, Donate, Toss
- How to Travel Lightly
- Maintenance
Travel + Thrive
CHAPTER 6 Live, Work, Stay connected
- Income Options
- Working From Your Van
CHAPTER 7 Nourishment and Coffee
- Cooking Options
- Food Storage
- Sample Van Meals + Dessert
- Morning Coffee
- Clean Up
CHAPTER 8 Van Life Basics
- Boondocking 101: How To Find A Free Campsite
- Getting Down To Business: Where To Go #2
- Keep it Clean
- Mail Call
- Topping Off the Water Tank
CHAPTER 9 Stay Safe, Stay Sane
- Keep Your Vehicle Safe
- Keep Yourself Safe
- Keep Yourself Sane
CHAPTER 10 Bring Your Pet Along for the Ride
- How to Start
- Food and Water
- Exercise
- Dirt in Your Home
- Health and Leaving Your Animal Unattended in Your Vehicle
- Extras
Exploring + Beyond
CHAPTER 11 Vanlife in the National Parks
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Midwest
- Badlands National Park
- Wind Cave National Park
- West
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Redwoods State and National Park
- Southwest
- Canyonlands National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park, Utah
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Northwest
- Glacier National Park
- Olympic National Park
CHAPTER 12 Suggested Road Trips and Itineraries
- Denver, Colorado to Whitefish, Montana
- Moab, Utah to Yosemite National Park, California
- Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California
- Shenandoah National Park, Virginia to Charleston, South Carolina
- Millinocket, Maine to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
CHAPTER 13 Stay Connected and Keep On Keepin’ On
- Build Your Community
- Vanlife Apps to Keep it Rolling
- Keeping Your Close-Knit Community
- Where to Go From Here
CHAPTER 15 Checklists to get you started
- General Packing Checklist
- Kitchen Packing Checklist
- Winter Packing List
- Packing List For Pet Owners
- Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
- Living Budget Worksheet
