8 Best Books About Vanlife

I’m constantly reading books about people who have chosen to live in their camper vans. It’s just fascinating to read how people down size, change their lives and hit the road. I have only ever lived in my camper van for a month at a time, however, these adventurous individuals offer great inspiration for part time van dwellers as well as permanent van lifers.

The 8 best books about vanlife are:

	Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom By Ken Ilgunas Debt-free, Ilgunas enrolled in a master’s program at Duke University, determined not to borrow against his future again. He used the last of his savings to buy himself a used Econoline van and outfitted it as his new dorm. The van, stationed in a campus parking lot, would be more than an adventure—it would be his very own “Walden on Wheels.” Freezing winters, near-discovery by campus police, and the constant challenge of living in a confined space would test Ilgunas’s limits and resolve in the two years that followed. What had begun as a simple mission would become an enlightening and life-changing social experiment. CLICK for more info
	How to live in a van and travel By Mike Hudson You can now live anywhere you want. Van life represents a new kind of freedom. It’s the new office, it’s a life of adventure and it’s the ultimate digital nomad experience. This book will help you to shortcut three years of trial and error, hundreds of experiments, mis-adventures and tens of thousands of miles of experience. CLICK for more info
	Project Vanlife: An Epic Journey of Discovery and Perseverance Through the Eyes of Young Entrepreneurs By Trevor C DeRuise and Sierra A Davies This book illustrates the devastating heartbreak of defeat and the heavenly thrill of triumph only available to those who dedicate their lives to a purpose greater than themselves. Let these young adventurers motivate you as they lay it all on the line to prove, firsthand, what VanLife is all about. CLICK for more info
	The Vanlife Companion (Lonely Planet) By Ed Bartlett Hit the open road with this practical and inspiring guide. In the first half, you’ll discover how to choose and customise your perfect van, and get it fitted for sleeping, cooking and storage. In part two, we’ll tell you how to stay safe, save money and park legally, then share the best road trips around the world, complete with awesome itineraries. CLICK for more info
	The Culture of Vanlife By Calum Creasey and Lauren Smith An inspirational book about the freedom and mobility of van life and creating an alternative, on the road, lifestyle. Learn the basics of compact interior design, follow van conversions, and lose yourself in personal accounts of inspiring road trips. Explore the culture, vehicles, people, places and future of vanlife. CLICK for more info
	Vanlife Diaries: Finding Freedom on the Open Road By Kathleen Morton and Jonny Dustow Inspired by the blog and Instagram account, Vanlife Diaries is an inspiring and detailed look into the world of the rolling homes built and occupied by a new generation of modern gypsies: a range of professionals and creatives who have ditched conventional houses for the freedom of the road and the beauty of the outdoors. More than 200 photographs feature the vanlifers, their pets, and their converted vans and buses–VWs, Sprinters, Toyotas, and more–with the interiors uniquely customized and decorated for their work and hobbies, as well as the stunning natural locations that are the movement’s inspiration. CLICK for more info
	Van Life By Foster Huntingdon More and more people are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck, camper, or van. One of these vandwellers, Foster Huntington, created the #vanlife hashtag as he chronicled his adventures living in a van while driving across country. He tapped into a community of like-minded individuals looking to explore nature at their own pace. VAN LIFE showcases the best crowd-sourced photographs of stunning beaches, misty forests, and rocky mountains from Foster’s tumblr account, many of which have never been posted. CLICK for more info
	Van Life (Concise Manual) By Nigel Donnelly The variety of people seduced by the idea of living, or at least holidaying, in a home on wheels is wide and all-encompassing; from retired couples to digital nomads, and from surfers living on an extreme budget to start-up professionals. Van Life celebrates every aspect of a home on wheels, with help and advice on successful holidays, exciting sabbaticals and even a complete transformation to van life, leaving the static comfort of a roof and four walls and heading off into the unknown. Chapters include help on choosing your vehicle, where to find advice on refurb and conversion, what to pack, what to leave behind, and how to achieve those day-to-day challenges on the open road – like making a cup of coffee, getting your laundry done and finding a safe place to sleep. CLICK for more info

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