FnA Van Life

Today we’re answering a question directly from one of our listeners. They reached out on Instagram @fnavanlife and wanted to know why we ultimately chose van life? Why would we quit our lucrative jobs in NYC to essentially be unemployed and homeless. Well, today we’re answering just that.

This week we will discuss how to set up a solar system for your van build. We’ll share how we set ours up and some important questions you’ll need to ask yourself when designing your own solar system.

Things to consider when thinking about your vans plumbing system. You can have a very simple or very complex system and we’ll talk about the pros and cons of each

With the dangers of COVID-19 impacting everyone us vanlifers need to do our part to keep the community safe. Today Frankie and I share some tips on how to navigate COVID-19 as a Vanlifer and what you can do to stay healthy and help others.

Most van life photos show bikini bodies and beach hangouts. But what if you van life in winter? Snow and ice and sun freezing temperatures really impact the vanlife experience. This week we’re taking a break from our build series to explore the realities of winter van life, things you need to think about, items you need to have on board and of course what it’s really like to live in a van in the w...

Insulation is so important for any Vanlife build. Whether you’re going to be in hot or cold climates you need to insulate. You never know!

There are so many different options when it comes to designing the layout of your tiny home on wheels. This week we’re going to explore the questions you need to ask yourself to make sure your layout is perfect for your vanlife. We’ll also share how we decided on our own layout and the things we love and would possibly change about it.

Laying the foundation for your Vanlife dreams involves a lot of hard work. If, like us, you bought an older vehicle, you’re going to need to make sure it’s structurally sound before you start building. This week we discuss the most critical elements of your build that don’t involve any decor (sadly we’re not there yet!)

You’ve got to budget and save so you can travel for extended periods of time. Converting a tiny home on wheels can be expensive and there are costs associated with being on the road. How much do you need to save now so you can enjoy as much time on the road as possible? How can you save when you’ve got so many expenses? We’ll share our secrets for budgeting and planning for extended travel in a va...

This week we’ll be sharing all the things you need to consider when choosing the vehicle to make your Vanlife dreams come true. Sprinter or schoolie? Ford or ambulance? The options are endless but but which one is right for you? We’ll help you decide which vehicle is right for your Vanlife dreams.