Back in one of my most beautiful spots, where I can be alone in peace and quiet. Enjoying the sound of the waves and the smell of the river. I had to check first if I could get there, and reversing into a parking space in the dark without getting stuck was a bit nerve-wracking. But it went well. Now, it's time to enjoy it.

Tonight was a special one — our first virtual meetup call outside of The Vanlife Network, open to anyone interested in vanlife. And honestly? It felt amazing to see so many new faces, future vanlifers, and road veterans all hanging out together. We had people calling in from Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium — even a few who aren’t in vans yet but are already dreaming about hitting the road. From the first minutes it had that classic campfire vibe: relaxed, curious, a little chaotic, and full of good laughs. We opened with everyone sharing where they were and how they live on the road. From high-tech heated vans to military trucks, to tiny home conversions held together by zip ties. And a few people still living stationary lives but mentally on the road! A few moments that stood out: - Stories from long-term vanlifers—5+ years on the road!—mixed with total beginners asking their first big questions. - Travel tips across Europe: Spain’s coastline, Portugal’s hidden gems, and why the Camino keeps pulling people back. - The “coffee cup on the dashboard” trick to meet other vanlifers… which then escalated into testing pineapples as a signal. (We’re all waiting for the field report on that one.) - Discussions about boondocking, wild camping, moochdocking, and even a Dutch network where people offer up their driveways for free overnight stays. - Portugal’s €2 wine somehow turned into a serious plan for a TVLC Christmas Wine Tasting. - A few running and hiking goals were shared—plus a couple of injured Achilles tendons and broken diesel heaters reminding us why we bond so well. - And of course the usual van chaos: broken locks, heater failures, repairs, auctions, recycling struggles… the full lifestyle package. - We wrapped up chatting about holiday plans, meetups, and the growing idea of doing open digital campfires more often to help new people find their tribe. It was relaxed, funny, and surprisingly heartwarming. Thanks to everyone who hopped on—even for a few minutes. These calls always remind me why community matters. ❤️

Hello 👋 VanLifers❣️ I’m Deanna and I’ve been with The VanLife Network since July 2025. I met Rens August 2024 on SKOOL through another community. And I 1st joined SKOOL in May 2024 in yet a totally different community. 😅 Also, this past week I created my own community on SKOOL! ~ It goes without saying, “I’m loving the SKOOL platform!” But why did I join The VanLife Network⁉️ I am not a VanLifer, I don’t own a van 🚐 or a camper. 🤷‍♀️ 1st reason was that I knew Rens and I wanted to support him. 2nd reason was that I LOVE EVERYTHING about The VanLife lifestyle‼️ (Who knows… someday that may be me. 😅) Right now, this is my vision. 🫡 I live in Eastern Kentucky, in the country, in the mountains ⛰️… and 1 of those mountains is mine. I can see VanLifers from the US, and those who want to visit the US, having a friend/VanLife fam like me whom they can contact (for whatever reason) and come and visit, like a base station. 🤨 Does that make sense❓ Anyways, I have gotten soooo much out of this community than I could have EVER imagined, Thank You LORD‼️🙌👏 https://www.skool.com/vanlife/about?ref=9c1094f34fe546fd8554ad115b4248e0 I am cordially inviting 💌 you to The VanLife Network❣️ We would ♥️ to have you! 👏😄 You have a Blessed Day‼️🙏

Night 425 ✔️ since I purchased my Retrocamper 👌 last breakfast on this 23 day road trip in Hampden. 187km on bike, 140,000 steps, 1500km driven 👌 not long until Monday 8th Dec, five 5 more nights in Arrowtown 😂 anyone spotted the addictions 🫢

Do any of you run this engine & transmission in your Vans or have any knowledge about reliability. It appears they are running this 2020 model in the New 2025 motorhomes & the ex rental photos below 2020 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Mjet Euro 6 103 KW (140 hp) 9 speed auto