We used to just jump in the van and hit the road without making any plans. As newbies, we just wanted to be out in our motorhome all the time; it didn’t matter where we ended up!
But we’ve since learnt that it makes more sense to do some planning, especially for longer road trips.
First off, you’ll want to prep your van; is it suitable for the journey ahead?
Then you’ll need to ensure you have all the essential vanlife equipment
It also pays to figure out a proper itinerary and route. (We’ve travelled for miles in the wrong direction more than once!)
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