PREPARING FOR

VAN LIFE
CHECKLIST Ready to start
your
adventure?

You're
Life!
You're
Choice!
Ready to start your adventure?

STEP 1: DECISION
MAKING
Choosing the
right vehicle?
Determine your budget. How much you want to spend?
Are you doing it for part-time or full-time? How long do
you want to do it?
Search for places you want to spend most of your time.
Will it be off-road or in snow or pavement?
What are you going to store inside your van?
Do you want to have a lot of space?
Make sure to list which gear you would want to take with
you?.
Are you travelling alone? With friends? With your
partner? Your wife and kids? Your work buddies?
When are you planning to
start your van life?
What are your goals in
making it possible?
Do you like spending time
in cities or in rural areas?
Know yourself on what
will make you feel
comfortable when
travelling? and bring or
add those important
things with you.

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STEP 2: DECISION
MAKING
DIY vs Getting a
Conversion Company

Is there a place where you can start your DIY

conversion?
Do you have the right tools with you?
If not, do you have a way on getting the tools you need
without buying all of them?
Know if there are shops near you who can do the
conversion?
Do you know how to install the electrical wirings and
plumbing yourself?
Check all your possible options before making a deal.
Do you know someone who has done conversion
before?
Which one is cheaper with quality?
What do you value more? Your time or money?

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STEP 3: DESIGNS &

LAYOUTS
Choose the best
style for you
CHOOSE YOUR
LIFESTYLE
DESIGN
You should start imagining the design or layout you
would want to achieve on your conversion.
A couple who wants to start your adventure?
With a wife and kids who loves to explore new
experiences?
Do you want everything to be in permanent position or
convertible?
Think of the favorite parts of the house you want to take
with you everywhere and try to build a compact style
that will make you feel comfortable
Do you want all your the parts of your house in one?
Do you need heater? If so, what type do you need?
Try to think of ways in making it cozy and comfy
How big or small are the shelves you want?
What system will you use for gray water?
Do have plans of cooking inside or outside?
Do you need a big fridge or not really?
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Do you need to have a workspace?

How much power do you need?
What is your current lifestyle?
Are you going solo?
With pets?
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STEP 4: GETTING
THING STARTED

What clothes, shoes, gear, and

camp furniture will you bring?
What important things you
want to be with you
everywhere?
What will you keep and which
stuff will you put in storage?
Are you going to buy a whole
new furniture and sell your
current? What will you do with
your house? Will you
by @apt84bus
sell it?, have someone
rent it?, let your family or
relative keep an eye on
it or your have your
by @earthroamer neighbor?
How will you insure your
van and belongings?
How will you get
income?
How will you pay your
bills?
by @happyhomebodies

What will you do for

health insurance?

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Ready to start your adventure?
Know yourself
Keep trying
Stay focus
Stay positive
Become better
One step at a time
Don't overthink
What are the current skills you
can use to get you a stable
remote job that is enough for
your everyday life?
Would you consider seasonal
job positions while living in your
van?
Do you have the things needed
to start working remotely?
Is there anyone you know that
can give you some great advice
to get an idea of what you can
do for a living while in a van?
STEP 5: MAKE
YOUR VAN
FINANCIALLY
SUSTAINABLE
Do you need a remote job?
How will you get the job you
want?
How will you balance your time
on the road?
Can you still work on your current
job remotely? Will they let you?
Try to look for opportunities that
will suit your need?
Try to know yourself as to what
you love doing and search for a
career that is right fit for it
Do you need to enhance your
skills?
What are the current skills you
can use to get you a stable
remote job that is enough for your
everyday life?
Would you consider seasonal job
positions while living in your van?
Do you have the things needed to
start working remotely?
Is there anyone you know that can
give you some great advice to get
an idea of what you can do for a
living while in a van?
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STEP 6: SURVIVING
ON THE ROAD
Getting the hang of
your few weeks on
the road
In stating your mission,
Are you familiar with the
vision, and goals, it is best
principles of Leave No Trace and
to be straightforward and
how to reduce your impact when
concise. Your mission
you camp?
should clearly describe
Where are you going to camp? In
your purpose and what you
paid campgrounds or free sites?
wish to achieve for your
Do you know where to find those
company. Using keywords
camp places?
is highly crucial in this part
Are you a good planner when
as it can help summarize
travelling?
your objectives and
If alone, how will you manage to
highlight your approach.
get communication with your
Outlining your vision should
loved ones or friend, relatives?
always be on a positive
How will you plan your routes and
note. This part allows you
find things to do?
to explain the concept you
After reading this list of questions have in mind, and how the
to ask yourself. It is normal to be company can benefit from
overwhelmed but that doesn't stop it. Lastly, in setting your
from there. goals, always include a
Keep exploring and start the timeline. This ties your
journey of your first adventure. mission and vision together
Feel free to check our VAN LIFE GUIDE and and sums up what you
VAN LIFE BASICS want to accomplish.

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