{"product_id":"van-life-for-dummies-isbn-9781119886235","title":"Van Life For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGive in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, \u003ci\u003eVan Life For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking. This book makes the transition easy, helping you decide what parts of rooted life you need to take with you and what to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow the call of the open road and get started living in your van or camper \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose and customize a vehicle that meets your needs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet answers to the very important question: \"where do I use the bathroom?” \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild or carry on a career while travelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy enjoy life only on your vacation days? Take to the road and enjoy a simplified way of living. \u003ci\u003eVan Life For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the process and initiates you into the vibrant community of van lifers. Your adventure awaits!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting into Van Life 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Beginner’s Guide to Fiberglassing 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Managing Life’s Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeb Santabarbara\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a van worth calling “home”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVan life has thousands of folks giving in to wanderlust and taking to the highway. If you’re curious about life on the road, this book will clear up your questions and inspire you to try this popular alternative lifestyle. Written by a veteran van lifer, you’ll find the answers to the big questions about van life here. Is van life for you? Full- or part-time? How do you choose and customize your vehicle? Can you work remotely? And, perhaps most important, where do you use the bathroom? 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