Here is a game that all Van Dwellers who are living in a suburban area play!
Others who are thinking about the van dwelling life, or just want to have an idea about how van dwellers might live can play along also!
The directions are easy: Choose your destination area, and arrive. Find the following in quick order. You can use maps, Google, advice from people you meet... but you can't mark them off until you actually arrive and scope out the amenities. Have fun!
____ 24 hour gas station with convenience store. (You have access to gas, snacks, and a bathroom.)
____ Walmart or other overniter-friendly shopping parking lot. Preferably 24 hour (for bathroom)
____ At least 2 different free entrance city or county parks. (Good for getting out and exercising, plus in mid-afternoon you can set your camp stove up on a picnic table for a hot meal without looking out-of-place)
____ Several safe areas to park during the day. (You need to be moving around so no one gets excited that your vehicle has not moved in three days. Shopping mall parking lots are good. Don't park far away.)
____ Shower facility. (Try truck stops, local gyms, YMCA's, public swimming pools. Evaluate price, privacy and amenities,)
____ Two or three places where free wi-fi is available, preferably with accessible plugs for charging. Note their hours of availability. (Starbucks, McDonalds, libraries)
____ Unlocked dumpster to dispose of trash.
When you have completed all of the above... Congratulations! You have now earned the official esteemed title of Suburban Stealth Van Dweller.
____ Extra Credit: Entertainment. Any place with TV to watch sporting events or Red Box video rental.
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