Introduction 1Part 1: Getting into Van Life 5Chapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7Chapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15Part 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31Chapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33Chapter 4: A Beginner's Guide to Fiberglassing 55Chapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61Chapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71Chapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89Chapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105Chapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135Chapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179Chapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197Chapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217Part 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245Chapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247Chapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255Chapter 15: Managing Life's Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271Chapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287Chapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315Part 4: The Part of Tens 329Chapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331Chapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341Index 349
Seb Santabarbara is a writer and alternative living enthusiast. Seb established himself as a van life expert by living in a self-converted camper while helping others reach their alternative living goals as head of written content for an online van life media brand that reached five million readers. Keep up with Seb at sebsantabarbara.com.
