This week we're back with 5 things that are easier in a house, along with 5 things that have been harder for us as we move into our new house and take up part time van life.
5 things that are easier
1. Grocery shopping and bulk food buying
2. Internet bill is much cheaper
3. Getting up and going to bed at different times
4. More space for cooking and cleaning. Unlimited hot water
5. A daily routine
5 things that are harder
1. Lot’s more things to buy or have. Need to “fill whatever space you have”
2. Chore take longer. 4 hours to shovel our driveway and roof?!
3. More expensive. Things to buy, utilities, etc..
4. Going on trips. Have to PACK now.
5. Adventure access - everything is a trip somewhere now
5+. Projects all the time. Floors. Painting. Electrical outlets. Old kitchen. Old bathrooms.
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040 | Transitioning From House Life To Van Life
Part 1 of 2 in this transitioning lifestyles mini-series!
What are the hardest parts and unexpected small changes experienced when transitioning from house life to van life? We dive into all of that and more!
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039 | Best Holiday Gifts of 2023 For Vanlifers
Shopping for vanlifers is tough! We don't have the luxury of space, so gifts have to be well thought out. That's why we put together a list of our top 21 gifts for your fellow vanlifers this season!
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038 | Preparing For Long Road Trips
After having put in over 20,000 miles on our van in the last 5 months we have become well aquainted with long road trips! 48 hours up to Alaska and back? No problem! 2,500 mile weeks to visit family? EASY! We have become ROAD TRIP PROS and have our system dialed in!
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Okay - Here's the QUICK version of uur top tips for preparing for long road trips!
1. SNACKS!
2. Vehicle Safety!
3. Downloads! Maps, Podcasts, and More!
4. Plan Your Daily Mileage
5. Keep It Sustainable
6. Apps That Make Driving Better? GasBuddy!
7. Where To Stay When You're Just Passing Through
8. What to Avoid On Your Road Trip
9. Your Solo Drive Bag
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Battle Born Batteries (Internal BMS)
Victron Batteries (External BMS) (5% off w/ code 'engineers')
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Wakespeed Regulator
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Our Calculator to Determine Power Usage
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Join Engineers Who Van Life (Eric and Colby) to explore the trials and joys of van life. From the technical considerations of choosing the right battery setup during your DIY van build to the ins and outs of international overlanding with two dogs and a cat, you'll learn a lot and have fun with us!
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