What's it like to buy a used UHaul truck, make it livable, and quit your job for the van life? In this episode, I catch up with my friend Mike, who did just that. From stealth parking to finding a summer job, it's a great conversation.My apolo

Vanlife, Build Or No Build?

Jan 31st, 2023 40m 31s

In this episode, I'll be talking about setting up my 2011 Chrysler Town & Country for a month-long vanlife adventure. Keep in mind, I'm doing this in the month of January and I'm spending the month in northern Wisconsin. In fact, it's -7% Fahre

05. Gas Or Diesel Power For Van Life, and My New Van

Dec 5th, 2022 35m 46s

There's a lot to consider if you're looking at a diesel-powered vanlife rig. Trust me, I know about this. I've owned several cars and pickups with diesel engines. I've also been driving semi trucks for decades. Things to consider with diesel i

003. Funding The Van Life While On The Road

Nov 17th, 2022 32m 57s

This episode is about weighing my options as I move closer to retiring and spending more time traveling, backpacking, and exploring the backcountry. I'm thinking out loud here as I consider all possibilities. Part-time jobs, campground host an

001 A Tale Of 5 VWs

Oct 22nd, 2022 23m 4s

This episode is about my love affair with the old Type 2 VW vans. My uncle's camper got me hooked as a child, and I went on to own 4 more VW buses over the years. Although I've never owned a pop-top camper, the last 2 buses were Westfalia Week