Living in vans, cars, RVs, etc

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We're not homeless, we're houseless! By choice or by circumstance we are living in our vehicles. Don't worry about us -- it can be a very good life.

Anything that affects us as vehicle-dwellers is probably on topic.

external resources

• emergency guide to suddenly living in a vehicle <-- start here if you don't have a choice in the matter
• vanlife FAQ
• introduction to power in the vehicle
• gentle introduction to solar power
• overview of charging by alternator
• guides to hygiene and toilet

fedi resources

• vanlife
• national parks
• overlanding
• off_grid
• offgrid

rules of engagement

• be civil
• use descriptive thread titles. Pro tip: "Help" or "Question" are not descriptive titles.
• old-timers: assume people are different and have different needs, preferences, budgets, and use cases
• newbies: demonstrate effort and willingness to learn; you'll need it on the road anyhow. Links have been added below to help get you started. When asking question state your "use case" (what you are trying to accomplish); we are terrible guessers.
• tire-kickers: yes, we've heard that "in a van down by the river" joke. It was hi-larious in 1993.

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