Welcome! Get ready to start Van-shopping

Yay! Your email’s been verified and you’re now officially part of a thriving, growing community that enjoys van or RV travel.  Whether you’re still at the dreaming stage or have already taken the leap here at The Old Woman Who Lives in a Van you’ll find the inspiration, tips, and tools you need to empower your journey.

As my virtual travel companion, this is the place for you to learn how to safely and confidently go exploring – and make epic memories.   

Van Budget Worksheet

This is a downloadable Excel spreadsheet. Once you download it you can import it into GoogleSheets, or open it in Microsoft Excel. There are 4 worksheets included in the tabs across the bottom. A blank work sheet that included important links to help you find the amounts requested, a simple worksheet without the links, and 2 worksheets with examples filled in.

Van Inspection Checklist

This is a checklist for you to take when checking out a van. It is one sheet and lists everything you should check out.

Van Planning Guide Cheatsheet

This document gives you a manageable list of the items discussed in my article – so you can easily keep track of your research, and not forget anything.

Contact me if you have issues

If, for some reason technology fails and you have trouble accessing any of these documents, let me know. You can email me at [email protected]. Sometimes if I am out on the road I may not have cell service, but that is rarely for more than a couple of days.

Thanks for joining! And good luck planning and shopping!