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High-roof cargo vans are the go-to choice for full time van lifers. They give you the full standing height, huge cargo volume, and layout flexibility that make long-term van life much easier and more comfortable. Since you’re here, we’re guessing you’ve already decided a high-roof cargo van is the right choice for your setup, but now you need help choosing the best model. In this...

Low-roof cargo vans are a great option to get started with van life, especially if you want to keep things simple. They blend in perfectly in cities and neighborhoods, don’t stand out like bigger high-roof vans, and are easy to drive and park. Most of the popular low-roof models for van life have been discontinued by the manufacturers, which means you can only buy them used. That’s...

Minivans are a great option to get started with van life. They’re affordable, easy to drive in cities, and much less stressful to park or travel with. Their compact size and appearance also make stealth camping easier, which is a big advantage if you want to save money on camping fees. Now, since you are here, we assume you have already decided to buy a minivan but aren’t sure...

A van starts losing value as soon as it leaves the lot. The biggest drop happens in the first year, then slows down over time. In most cases, a van loses around 20% of its value in the first year and another 5–10% in the years after. So if you’re on a budget or simply want to spend less—buying a used van for van life makes sense. A three-year-old van with roughly 80,000–150,000...