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Generic Van Life

We’re Justin & Olivia and this is our generic blueprint for living the Van Life. Over the last three years, we’ve driven all over North America in our 1984 Dodge B250, Clementine. We’re here to show you that you don’t need to be rich with a decked out Sprinter van to pull this off! Whether you want to buy a van for weekend trips or see the world, the information on this site serves as a guide for creating your own van life journey.

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Welcome To

Generic Van Life

We’re Justin & Olivia and this is our generic blueprint for living the Van Life. Over the last three years, we’ve driven all over North America in our 1984 Dodge B250, Clementine. We’re here to show you that you don’t need to be rich with a decked out Sprinter van to pull this off! Whether you want to buy a van for weekend trips or see the world, the information on this site serves as a guide for creating your own van life journey.
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Guide to Van Life
Why are people ditching expensive rent and mortgage payments and trading it all in for a life on the road? This Guide to Van Life covers everything you need to know about the vanlife lifestyle and why it might be right for you.
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New to Van Life?
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Guide to Van Life

Why are people ditching expensive rent and mortgage payments and trading it all in for a life on the road? This Guide to Van Life covers everything you need to know about the vanlife lifestyle and why it might be right for you.

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