Nowadays, living on the go is the new norm. For some, that could even be literal. Meet Dom and Marie, a couple who has chosen the vanlife for work, personal, and economical reasons. Because they're always on the go, they felt like the vanlife would be most suitable for them. In this video they share how they picked the van they are using now and the factors they considered before buying it.
The perfect truck for vanlife is gonna be the truck that answers your set of priorities. Don't focus on the type of the truck but instead, focus on its purpose. Here are 5 factors to help you narrow down your options.
1. Budget- Consider a budget for the van and prepare a separate budget for the conversion.
2. Use- How will you be using the van? How long will you be using it? Purpose is very important in choosing your new truck.
3. Comfort- Consider your comfort. Will you be able to sit, stand, and sleep comfortably in it?
4. Driving- Think of parking and road use. It has to be easy to drive or flexible enough to drive comfortably on varying terrain.
5. Mechanical Skills- You would need to fix your truck eventually so it had to be a type that was easy to fix if you had little to no mechanical skills.
Tip: A cargo van is an easy option for people on a budget who would want to convert a truck.
