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Looking for advice and/or direction (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by cokeslutgarbage@lemmy.world to c/vanlife@lemmy.world

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Hi VanLife community. This might not be the right place to post this question, but I'm not sure where else to start, and I think even if it's not, y'all might be able to point me in the right direction.

My lease on the apartment I'm renting is up in 2 months. My roommate and I are considering renewing, but she also is considering moving in w her boyfriend. I'm struggling financially and am considering moving back home w my parents to save some money.

The thought of living in my childhood bedroom again is a)horrifying and b)not really realistic because my parents don't get along and my mom kinda moved into my old room. If I said I wanted to move home, my parents would be thrilled and make room, but I like that my mom has her own space right now.

My question is :

What kind of van/camper/structure do yall think would be a good and affordable option to put on their property to possibly live in temporarily? I need a little sturdier than just like, a tent, but it doesn't need plumbing capabilities, cuz I will be welcome in their home.

I know this isn't exactly what this community is for, but I really have no idea what to even search for to figure this out. I just tried "different kinds of pull behind campers" and I feel really overwhelmed and out of my wheelhouse. Any guidance or suggestion on types of structures or a different community I should post in would be really appreciated.

Thanks a lot :)

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[–] ijgwin@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

You can check out the home on wheels alliance. They support people living in the vehicles with all kinds of resources including financial support. They also have a Facebook group I am sure you can find further help and info in. This is their newbie welcome page: https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/2024/09/25/welcome-newbies/

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I'm neither into vans nor vanlife, but I have owned cars both old and new, good and bad. I'm thinking that if you're struggling financially, whichever van you can afford will most likely be a money drain due to endless repairs needed. Sure, it might look half-decent and with room enough to sleep, but chances are the frame is cracked or similar. Cheap cars are cheap for a reason.

Also, a car is rarely well insulated, so depending on which climate you call home there can be some cold nights.

[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Have you considered a small travel trailer (like a teardrop or something under 16ft) - they're usually wayyy cheaper than vans to buy outright, don't need mechanical work like an old van would, and you could probably find a decent used one for 3-5k that would give you privacy without breaking the bank.