Living on the road: 9 amazing camper vans that you can escape the rat-race in

by Mark Bennett

March 29, 2024

Living on the road: 9 amazing camper vans that you can escape the rat-race in
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A nomadic life, but with all the comforts: this is the philosophy of those who invest in equipping a camper van/RV like a mini-home. In essence, vehicles where you can sleep, wash, work and cook wherever you want - a true nomad's life. And these vehicles are not always as large as you might think they are! Take a look below at examples (and to see more about these "houses", click on the links below the photos!).

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1. A van with all the comforts

1. A van with all the comforts

@arsimakaravan/Instagram

Here, this van apparently only has a bed in it. But this sleeping area can be transformed into a living room, freeing up the the forward section into a kitchenette. From the outside, however, it looks like any other camper van.

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2. Stairs in the van?

2. Stairs in the van?

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OK, so perhaps this van is not all that small - but it's still smaller than a coach. And in larger vans like this, stairs going up to the sleeping area are a possibility. Of course, the stairs also double as containers for storage.

3. A study or work corner

3. A study or work corner

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Now, there's no excuse not to hit the road immediately! As you can see here, in a relatively small vehicle, you have a small table (for work study) with benches, a kitchen area, a bathroom and a bed. In a van like this, even a small family can be accomodated.

4. Kitchens worthy of being in an apartment

4. Kitchens worthy of being in an apartment

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At first glance, you'd perhaps think this is a kitchenette in an apartment. But you'd be wrong - this L-shaped, wood-topped kitchenette is in a camper van! With a little organization, this kitchenette can provide for all your needs whilst on the road!

5. A presentable entrance

5. A presentable entrance

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Here's an example of an entrance to one of these outfitted camper vans. At first glance, it seems like you're entering ... perhaps not a house, but a cottage or bungalow!

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6. A mobile home

6. A mobile home

vanlife.dailyy/Instagram

Compared to the camper vans of the past, these modern versions are truly on another level. They even manage to reflect modern furnishing/decor trends.

7. The very acceptable shower

7. The very acceptable shower

vanpuravida/Instagram

The bathrooms in these camper vans can compete with those in recently renovated houses. Some even have tile cladding and niches in the "wall" for hygiene products!

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8. Four people can sleep comfortably here

8. Four people can sleep comfortably here

@vanlife.journeys/Instagram

Can a family with two children be comfortable in a camper van? Judging by how this one is set up - with a double bed and bunk beds - we'd have to say yes! And then there are also the seats in the driving area which turn into loungers!

9. A camper van with a view

9. A camper van with a view

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In a camper van like this (which has very trendy furniture) you can gaze out on starry skies; and you can pop the skylight open to create a sort of veranda.

Are you ready to find your dream camper van and set off to explore the world?

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