Description
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Getting Started As A Nomad (A Beginners Guide For Living On The Road), your ultimate resource for transitioning into the nomadic lifestyle. This comprehensive guide, crafted from personal experience, covers everything you need to know to hit the road with confidence. From selecting the perfect vehicle to mastering off-grid living with power, water, and food capacities, this guide answers the logistical questions you didn’t even know you had. Learn the ins and outs of finding water, getting mail, and selecting the best parking spots, all while gaining confidence to take the next steps. Whether you’re brand new to vanlife, buslife, a truck camper, or RV or are in the beginning stages with a few trips under your belt, this guide is for you!
But it doesn’t stop there—Getting Started As A Nomad also delves into crucial aspects of vehicle preparedness, safety, and security, ensuring you’re ready for whatever the road throws your way. Plus, we tackle mental health tips to keep you grounded, recommend the best apps to simplify your journey, and share our personal favorite must-have items to simplify living tiny. These are the tips and tricks only seasoned nomads can provide. Your journey to freedom is important and the more you know, the smoother your transition will be. We want to help you get started living the life you’ve always dreamed of.
The Sections of this downloadable guide include:
Chapter 1: Who We Are
Chapter 2: Ask Yourself A Few Questions
Chapter 3: What Kind Of Vehicle To Choose
Chapter 4: Choosing A Quality Used Vehicle
Chapter 5: Utility Capacities For Off-Grid Living
Chapter 6: 6 Commonly Asked Logistical Questions
- Where Can I Fill My Water Tank?
- How Do I Get Internet?
- How Do I Receive Mail?
- Where Can I Camp?
- What Are Ways To Make Money While On The Road?
- How Do I Navigate Getting Insurance?
Chapter 7: Expecting The Unexpected: Vehicle Preparedness, Safety And Security
Chapter 8: Leave No Trace Principles
Chapter 9: Mental Health
Chapter 10: Our 10 Favorite Apps
Chapter 11: Our 10 Favorite Items That Make Nomadic Life Easier
This guide is not specific to any type of vehicle but more of a general overview of important information for the nomadic lifestyle. It contains 60 pages of information we’ve gathered over 8 years of living nomadic in 3 different vehicles; a van, a bus, and now an expedition vehicle. For more information, product reviews, and travel videos visit our YouTube Channel!
If you’re starting a build, check out our other popular downloadable plans that can help: Shuttle Bus Material List, Bus Build Measurement And Floor Plan, and Couch/Booth/Bed Build Plans
After purchase, you have 7 days to download these plans before the link expires.
Because of the nature of a downloadable product, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds.
Although some of the information is universal, this guide provides U.S. based information. We cannot guarantee the tips will be applicable in other countries.
Please note: This guide contains affiliate links! If you click on them, we will receive a tiny commission. Rest assured, the products that we link are the ones that we USE, included in our build and believe in.
Kari –
You’ve done it again! We have 2 of your other plans. They are so thorough and well thought out! My husband and I are in the process of building a shuttle bus and this guide has helped us feel ready to hit the road! Can’t wait to dig into it more. Thanks Savannah and Drew!
Mike –
great guide. helped answer some questions I have about the nuts and bolts of traveling in my camper. i want to go full time but just take trips right now.
Charles –
You two are amazing! Thank you for your contributions to this community. Currently trying to get insurance our 2002 shuttle bus and having some trouble. Your guide gave us some great insight on what to try next. Great information!