Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting into Van Life 5 Chapter 1: What Is Van Life? 7 Chapter 2: Knowing Whether Van Life Is for You 15 Part 2: Building the Perfect Camper 31 Chapter 3: Buying the Right Van 33 Chapter 4: A Beginner's Guide to Fiberglassing 55 Chapter 5: Finding Your Footing with Flooring 61 Chapter 6: Building Your Internal Structure 71 Chapter 7: Getting Some Air: Windows and Skylights 89 Chapter 8: Getting to Grips with Electrics 105 Chapter 9: Putting Your Electrical System Together 135 Chapter 10: Adding Insulation and Cladding 179 Chapter 11: Creating Storage and Sleeping Quarters 197 Chapter 12: Useful Utilities: Gas, Water, and Heating 217 Part 3: Living Your Best Van Life 245 Chapter 13: Changing Your V5 Form and Insurance 247 Chapter 14: Bringing Along the Comforts of Home 255 Chapter 15: Managing Life's Essentials: Cooking, Showering, and Going to the Bathroom 271 Chapter 16: Enjoying the Great Outdoors 287 Chapter 17: Working Remotely from a Tiny Traveling Home 315 Part 4: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 18: Ten Van Life Kitchen Hacks 331 Chapter 19: Ten Essential Items for the Perfect Road Trip 337 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Budgeting While on the Road 341 Index 349.