Let's assume you have a reliable vehicle, and decide to take an extended vacation. What essential items do you need in the van?
Blackout Curtains
You can comfortably stealth camp and live in a vehicle with almost nothing inside, but one essential item is curtains which block all light from inside the vehicle. This allows you to keep lights on to read, use the computer, and get ready for bed without making it obvious that there is someone in the van.
Comfortable Bed
Another essential item is a comfortable bed. This can be a roll up air mattress, fold down van seat, futon, camping pad or even a normal bed mattress. It should be chosen for what makes you comfortable while sleeping.
Food, Water and a Camp Kitchen
Assuming that you are going to try to live on a limited amount of money, you will want to have a supply of food, water and a way to cook the food. Cooking can be done outside, on a park bench or on a grill, or it can be done inside the vehicle with some care. You may need to learn to cook foods that do not require refrigeration. Cooking your own food instead of going to restaurants is the most important step to low cost living.
Emergency Toilet
Usually you should try to take advantage of public facilities, however in a pinch, you need a way to deal with toilet issues in a sanitary way.
Climate Control
Depending on the climate, you will need to keep warm or cool. Insulation and ventilation will likely need to be added to your vehicle to make it livable.
So those are the essential items. Get these items right and most everything else will fall into place.
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