Finishing Three Years of Full Time Van Life

[u/Nav-Tech]

After three incredible years of living full-time in my vans, I’ll sadly be closing this chapter of my life and moving back into an apartment. I was lucky enough to pour my heart and soul into two beautiful builds, and every adventure I had with them was unforgettable.

I recently received my dream job offer in NYC, so I’ll be leaving van life behind at the end of this month. Rigby, my current build, will carry me through until my two-day road trip in a sedan, (which will feel like such a downgrade).

I want to take a moment to thank this community. Being able to share my builds, experiences, and questions here has meant more than I can express. To the few of you I got to meet in person, it was amazing connecting with like-minded people.

Van life will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’ll be following along from my cramped NYC apartment as this incredible community continues to inspire me and make me a little jealous. Good luck to all of you, and if anyone ever needs advice on electrical, plumbing, or anything else, I have two builds under my belt and would be more than happy to help.

[u/really_isnt_me]

Can’t fool me, this is all a subversive ad for Michael Crichton.

But really, congrats on your three years and on your new job/city!

A lot of people seem to be commenting on having three men living in one van. I’m assuming that wasn’t how you usually rolled (bah-dum-tiss), but for some type of visit/event. Am I wrong?

[u/Nav-Tech → u/really_isnt_me]

It was just a road trip with friends yes, I live in the van alone.