Van Life
Smaller rig, same skill set. Solo women living out of self-built vans — power, plumbing, layout, and the daily reality of life under a roof you wired yourself.
See everyday picks for gear from these reviews.
A van has less floor than an RV and the same daily jobs. Today's featured video, 20 Life Changing RV Upgrades in 20 Minutes, is RV Repair Woman on upgrades that have to earn their space. The Dometic CFX3 45 and Iceco JP50 are van-life listings, and they are part of how to choose a 12V fridge.
The Starlink Mini is the kit whose name says portable. Starlink Mini or Standard is how that name differs from the Standard kit, and from a cell booster.
Creators
Christian Schaffer
A@christianschaffer
Solo female van lifer since 2018. Left the corporate world to build her own rig — full-time on the road with cinematic vlogs and real talk on the work behind the lifestyle.
Alyssa Vanilla
A@alyssavanilla
Rucksack wanderer and solo traveling cowgirl — long-form van life vlogs from the dustier corners of the American West.
My Basic Journey
B@mybasicjourney
Chantelle, a solo digital nomad living out of her minivan with her dog Joey. Practical vanlife on a small footprint and a smaller budget.
Becoming Bev
B@becomingbev
Bev — 59, solo, audacious. Van life, campground ownership, and a refreshingly honest senior take on building your own adventure later in life.
Sarah Shamblin
B@sarahshamblin
Built out her own van, moved into it, and documents the chaos and ADHD-friendly systems that actually work. Solo vanlife with zero polish and a lot of honesty.