Preparation

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How do I prepare myself? 

I'm in the middle of the preparations right now. I started doing this in March 2022, and the initial preparation was basically watching probably hundreds of youtube videos by now to approach the topic from many different angles.

The decision to do Fulltime Vanlife was made in April 2022, and I made plans to estimate how long it would take me to secure funding. The first plan assumed summer 2027.

Then, in August 2022, I visited the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

I hadn't stepped into a motorhome before then and was just enjoying myself there doing just that.

Up to that point, however, I didn't have a structured plan - what exactly needs to happen and in what order?

The plan is now here 

I have identified the following areas for myself:

Funding

Motorhome/Van
fixed costs Vanlife
variable costs Vanlife

Motorhome/Van

Research
Purchase
Extras (technology etc.)

Formalities

Deregistrations
Insurances
Tax

These are only key points.

Worklife

Income streams

Apartment/House

Cancellation/Sale
What do I take with me (inventory)?
Cancellations utilities

Tour

Farewell tour family/friends
Tour planning 1-2 years
Other destinations

My actual plan is of course much more detailed. I'm working with ClickUp and once the preparations are complete, I'd like to provide you with a template so you can plan your vanlife as well.


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