Welcome to Vehicle Dwelling Nomad, a space dedicated to helping you navigate the exciting world of vehicle-dwelling, whether you’re exploring life in a car, sport utility vehicle (SUV), truck, van, or residential vehicle (RV). I started this blog to empower adventurers, minimalists, and dreamers by providing practical guides for every stage of the journey. Whether you’re considering a short-term road trip, planning a long-term lifestyle shift, or already living life on the road, this blog is here to support you with tips on budgeting, vehicle selection, remote work, and off-grid living. I believe that the road can lead to more than just destinations—it can lead to freedom, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
While my personal experiences come from living full-time in a Winnebago Solis PX and a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, much of the content shared here is designed to resonate with and support anyone embracing vehicle-dwelling, regardless of their setup. The core challenges and rewards—like maximizing small spaces, finding safe overnight spots, managing off-grid essentials, and balancing comfort with adventure—are often universal. My goal is to provide insights, tips, and inspiration that can be adapted to fit your unique vehicle and lifestyle, no matter what type of home-on-wheels you choose.
What if your life could fit inside a vehicle, but expand in every other way?
Vehicle–Dwelling Nomad is a practical, experience-based book for anyone considering part-time or full-time vehicle dwelling, planning extended travel, or simply curious about what life on the road could look like. No matter where you are in the process—just beginning to explore the mobile lifestyle or actively preparing to transition—this book offers real-world insights, checklists, and grounded encouragement to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Each chapter serves as both a guide and a companion, and is designed to offer clarity, inspiration, and practical support for building a mobile lifestyle rooted in freedom, intention, and self-reliance.
Most people think you have to quit your job to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. I am testing whether that assumption is true. I will not take five uninterrupted months off. I will not disappear from work. Instead, I will build the trail into my existing life as a vehicle-dwelling nomad. On March 5th, I will start at Campo, California,…
I am hiking the Pacific Crest Trail as a part of a bigger lifestyle experiment, one built around mobility, freedom, and designing work around life instead of the other way around. As someone who lives and travels in an RV, I think about gear differently. Everything I own either earns its place or gets left behind. The same mindset applies to…
The photographs in this gallery represent each of the National Parks located within the United States. They appear in alphabetical order, and contain the name, location, and year established in the caption. You will notice that I still have 6 left to visit, which coincidently, all happen to be the most remote. 😅 All photos…
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