Living For The Day—A Traveler's Dream
Maintaining a home or an apartment requires plenty of money, a responsible attitude, and the mindset that you will be unable to travel on a whim. Are you ready to let go of the pressures that are holding you back? Maybe you have come to the conclusion that life really is short, just as others have told you all along. Downsizing and giving up your home or apartment is a big step, but if you own a conversion van, you can use this vehicle as your transportation and living quarters.
Acquire Plans That Will Provide You With The Basics
Decide how rudimentary you would like your lifestyle to be. After freeing yourself from regular household bills, you will have some cash that can be used to convert your van into one that can be used for cooking or sleeping purposes. If you aren't exactly sold on the idea of living in your van, you can always use a small amount of cash to stay at a hostel or a budget motel. This will break up the monotony of being confined to the van 24 hours per day.
Save the overnight sessions in your van for times that you will be traveling across unpopulated areas that lack lodgings. Think about your basic needs. Comfort, food, rest, and shelter are probably at the top of your list of priorities. A new bedding set, a basic mattress, and nonperishables are the bare essentials that will get you through each leg of your travels.
Some floor plans include directions to install a bunk or small kitchenette. You can even purchase specific furnishings or features that are part of the plans that you have decided to use. You can also choose a fancier plan style, which may include adding some storage shelves or a built-in closet area, a simple seating area, and entertainment features.
Downsize And Begin Working On The Upgrades
Let your landlord know that you will be moving out or list your home with a real estate agent prior to beginning the conversion upgrades. Get rid of items that don't serve much of a purpose and only hold onto small keepsakes and essential paperwork that either mean something to you or will be needed at some point during your travels.
As the van floor plans begin to take shape, you will be able to pinpoint how much room you have for storage. If you notice that you are running out of space or if you are interested in a different type of storage solution, seek guidance on the upgrades that you are performing. Contact the manufacturer of the plans or make an appointment to consult with the owner of an automotive business that features a van conversion service.