FnA Van Life

By Frankie and Alex Van Life

What's FnA Van Life about?

Join Frankie and Alex on the road to experience van life first hand. We've been living this way since 2019 and share stories from other nomads to help you decide, is van life for you?

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FnA Van Life episodes:

03.19.2024
#150 Van life News: Strick Parking Rules, City Dwellers, and the End of Van Life
Here's what the internet is talking about van life! We've been on the road for over 4 years so we're throwing our two cents into the pile. Is van life over? Is it getting too hard to park? Can you...
02.25.2024
#149 Making Money (NOT ONLINE) while Traveling with Talee and Trina
When you find the career you love, and a house in a box truck... how do you bring the two together to be able to explore and make money on the road. Talee and Trina have figured out how to...
02.18.2024
#148 Remembering the Reasons for Van Life with James Woodruff
Most people who live in their vans find out they are passionate about going to new places or are known to be day dreamers. Are you a day dreamer? If you're at work and imagine yourself some where else you...
02.06.2024
#147 Living in a Van to Bike the World with BBB Adventures
Most people who liv in their vans also have a hobby they desperately love. Brently and Marybeth love bike-touring and bikepacking so much they plan their van travels around their bike travels. Watch their adventures unfold here: https://www.youtube.com/@BBB_Adventures/ Our Baja Travel guide:...
02.06.2024
#144 Van Build, Babies and Skooliepalooza
Life update! Our Baja Travel guide: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCQUTB8hgg9Z8V0Bdlsifm-_B537GI8v6⁠⁠ Moon Fab Awning - get $30 off with code FNAVANLIFE ⁠⁠https://moonfab.com/fnavanlife⁠⁠ Blueprints of our last van build: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop/p/ultimate-van-build-layout-guide-for-dodge-ram-promaster-3500-extended⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pick up your copy of the Van Life Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amzn.to/2MAN2uL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #vanlife #fnavanlife...
01.28.2024
#146 Our Van Life Year in Review + Plans for 2024
Sorry to keep you waiting! We've got a lot of catching up to do. Today we're taking you behind the scenes on all the big moves we made in 2023 and our plans for the upcoming year. Become an FnA...
01.28.2024
#145 Building Rigs for a Family and Hitting the Road with Camp Love Sick
Life has changed for us but traveling will only change a little. That little means we have to build a new rig. Today we are talking with Camp Love Sick who are having a baby of their own and building...
11.27.2023
#143 Talking Money and Van Life Holidays with the Frugal Friends Podcast
We're spilling the tea on how we think about money and how we make choices with our cash. Starting life on the road can be hard but it is even harder when you have the wrong mindset with money. Today...
11.19.2023
#142 Van Life News: Holiday Gifts, Walmart, and Baja Bliss
We're spilling the tea on what everyone in van life is talking about. Our Baja Travel guide: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCQUTB8hgg9Z8V0Bdlsifm-_B537GI8v6 Moon Fab Awning - get $30 off with code FNAVANLIFE https://moonfab.com/fnavanlife Blue Prints of our last van build: ⁠⁠https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop/p/ultimate-van-build-layout-guide-for-dodge-ram-promaster-3500-extended⁠⁠ Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pick...
11.06.2023
#141 Our Baby's Birth Story and What this Means For Us
Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bringing a new Baby into this world is a wild challenge like no other. Today we talk about what that looked like for us from our view point and really what that means for us...
10.22.2023
#140 30 Day Van Build is it Realistic?
Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Can you build a tiny home on wheel in just 30 days? Let us answer that question. We have built out 2 vans and are now renovating a 3rd old RV. Having the experience and...
10.08.2023
#139 The Truth about Full Time RV Living
Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠ In todays episode we speak with Victoria and Richard of Gfexplorers. We will share the differences of #vanlife compared to large #RVliving. What it is like to be full time on the road while running...
10.01.2023
#138 AI is Changing Van Life Forever with Scott from AdventureGenie
Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠ After diving head-first into the world of RV travel, Scott Lengel, a former CTO at Microsoft, knew that it had to be easier to plan his adventures. He looked everywhere for a tool that would...
09.17.2023
#137 Van Life in the News: Back to Basics
Join our Community to get full ad-free access to today's episode: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife This week we are divining into all the news about van life this month and getting back to the basics of life on the road. Read our Book: https://amzn.to/2NhpbAl Find...
09.10.2023
#136 Overcome Health Challenges for a Full Life on the Road with Adventure with Coffee
Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠ Tyler and Grace were looking for something different when the opportunity to buy an RV was presented to them. They decided to go all in, sell their home and get on the road. Now they've...
08.27.2023
#135 Family of 4 Travels the World for $70 a Day
Become an FnA Patron today! https://fnavanlife.com/patreon Liz and Brain were ready for a new adventure, but what to do with their two teenage kids? Well, bring them along of course! This daring family set off on a whirlwind adventure with a...
08.20.2023
#134 Making Money on the Road with Tim and Carmela
Tim and Carmela were determined to make life on the road work but needed to find a way to earn an income as they traveled. What they figured out about income investing changed their lives and has made it possible...
08.13.2023
#133 It Took 7 Years to Plan her Retirement RV Dream with Julie Noonan
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Julie Noonan has spend the last 7 years planning her van life adventures. After downsizing tremendously, she got herself a 5th wheel RV and crashed it her first day on...
08.06.2023
#132 Breakdowns Don't Have to End the Adventure with Born and Bound
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ When Molly and Ken decided to trade in their typical van life van for a box truck, they were thrilled to have more space and build a tiny home they...
07.23.2023
#131 News Podcast: The History and Future of Van Life
For the full ad-free episode, join our Patron today: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠⁠ Here are the articles mentioned in today's episode: Truck Parking: https://www.trucknews.com/infrastructure/van-life-rvs-put-the-squeeze-on-truck-parking/1003175641/ History of Van Life: https://signsofthetimes.org.au/2023/06/a-brief-history-of-van-life/ Future of Van Life: https://www.teslarati.com/volkswagen-id-buzz-rv-camper-experience-tesla-robovan-van-life-potential/ Millionaire Camper: https://minutemirror.com.pk/waitress-becomes-millionaire-through-van-life/ Van Life Canada Crisis: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-halifax-housing-van-life/?login=true Pick up your copy of the Van...
07.16.2023
#130 Family of 7 Growing up a Nomad with Gabi Robledo
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Gabi's life on the road didn't start like most of our guests. She was busy with life as a young woman, school, sports, and friends, when her parents decided to...
07.09.2023
#129 Turn Your Hobby into Your Life with Out of This Van
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ When Evan & Melanny decided to quit the rate race in order to do their hobbies full-time, they had planned for a 1-year sabbatical from "real life". 4 years later...
06.25.2023
#128 Alaskan Summer Van Life Tips for the Ultimate Road Trip
Get the PDF Alaska guide here: https://www.fnavanlife.com/product/van-life-guide-to-alaska-pdf Get the Paperback Alaska guide here: https://amzn.to/3NsE2Do Looking to Alaska for your summer van life adventures? It seems like Alaska is on every traveler's bucket list and for good reason. Not only is Alaska breathtakingly...
06.18.2023
#127 Van Life is the KEY to Early Retirement with A Van Degroot
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ If you're trying to find a way to hit the road but aren't sure how to do it, Lisa and Jamie have got you covered. They've been together for 39...
06.04.2023
#126 Answering All Your Question about Van Life
It is time to have your questions answered about Van Life. Alex and I will use our 3 and a half years of experience of life on the road to answer the question you have for us. We want you...
05.28.2023
#125 The Ultimate Summer Road Trip Guide
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ It's time to hit the road for all your FnA summer road trips and vacations and full time travels!! We're breaking down our favorite summer destinations all over North and...
05.21.2023
#124 Van Life News: Best States to Travel, Places to Park, and Vehicles to Drive
Become part of the FnA Community and get the Bonus Offer before May 25 2023, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Big Savings: https://www.businessinsider.com/pro-and-cons-of-van-life-2023-4 Public Library: https://gearjunkie.com/travel/van-life-hack-public-library Electric Vans: https://electrek.co/2023/05/02/exclusive-ford-e-transit-gets-186-mile-option-starting-may-11-vanlifers-rejoice/ Best Van Life States: https://www.motorbiscuit.com/some-of-best-states-van-life-rv-living/ Tiny Homes: https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/the-van-life-has-more-perks-than-you-might-think/ Pick up your copy of the Van Life Book:...
05.14.2023
#123 How this Pilot Found the MOST Unique Vanlife Van
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ When Mark got offered 5 years paid leave from his job, he took it as the perfect opportunity to jump into van life - but not any van would do!...
05.07.2023
#122 Pros and Cons of Part Time RV Life with Helpful Camping
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Victor grew up camping and has found am amazing way to incorporate his life long love for camping and the outdoors into his dream life today. Visit Helpful Camping for...
04.30.2023
#121 Motorcycle Around the World with Chris Donaldson Going the Wrong Way
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ "Chris leaves the Belfast Troubles behind and creates his own trouble" in this enthralling adventure that takes the reader back to a more innocent time before technology shrank the world....
04.23.2023
#120 Van Life News: The Trend That Isn't Going Anywhere
Become part of the FnA Community and Get Access to All Articles Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Some say van life is a flash in the pan, others think it's our only way to make it to the future. Where do...
04.16.2023
#119 Restoring a Classic Camper Van with Joe and Emma Lee
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ Joe and Emma Lee had experience living life on the road from touring with a band, but when they set out on their own, they wanted a classic camper they...
04.09.2023
#118 How to Find an Inexpensive Van for Van Life
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ This week we are sharing all about how to buy and finance a rig for your next van life adventure. Sign up for Nomadic Health Insurance here: ⁠https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=fnavanlife&utm;_source=fnavanlife&utm;_medium=Ambassador⁠ Pick...
03.26.2023
#117 Don't Call it a Midlife Crisis - THIS is Living!! with Our Midlife Van
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife⁠ After years of working in corporate America, Rich and Robin, had to listen to the many wake-up calls knocking at their door. With the realization that tomorrow is never guaranteed,...
03.19.2023
#116 2 Babies 3 Dogs and 2 Adults Loving Life on the Road with The Briles
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife When Blake and Aleja decided in just a few days to leave the life they had been building for years with their infant son Everest, they had no idea the...
03.05.2023
#115 Downsizing from a Bus to a Classic Camper with Doom Adventures
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife When Danny and Kelcey decided to dive into bus life, they didn't waste a single second. 3 days later they were driving away in the bus they were about to...
02.26.2023
#114 Screw a Van... Get an Overlanding Rig with Alex the Nomadic Alfo
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Alex loves to go way off the beaten path, and in his new overlanding rig, there's nothing stopping him. Not only does he enjoy the pure simplicity of nature, but...
02.19.2023
#113 Why We Create Our Homes, Lives, and Businesses with Basically Nomads
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Basically Nomads, Devin and Bre, are OG buslifers with so much perspective and advice on making the most of your life on the road. As some of the most genuine...
02.12.2023
#112 Van Life News: Crap New Laws and Reasons to Get On the Road
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife New Zealand Poops - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/11/bogged-the-toilet-laws-that-could-spell-end-of-the-road-for-new-zealands-van-lifers Zero Emissions - https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23290776.van-life-goes-green-first-zero-emissions-campervan/ Housesit - https://www.businessinsider.com/how-van-life-couple-stays-in-mansions-free-house-sitting-2023-1 Survey Says - https://theconversation.com/why-some-people-choose-to-live-the-nomadic-van-lifestyle-195796 Pick up your copy of the Van Life Book: https://www.amzn.to/2MAN2uL Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife #vanlife #fnavanlife #vanlifers #travel Don't forget to...
02.05.2023
#111 From Daydream to Dream Life How We Got Into Van Life with Jeff Wagg from Built to Go!
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Jeff Wagg is the amazing host of Built to Go! a van life podcast you can and should check out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LVDUu68iZ1wGRSoy86HeE Today Jeff is interviewing us about how we got...
01.22.2023
#110 The Ultimate Digital Nomad Solution for Seamless Internet with Jess from GoRoam.Tech
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife After raising their 7 kids, Jess and her husband were ready to hit the road, but they weren't ready to give up their careers just yet! They needed to find...
01.15.2023
#109 Customize Your Van Life Dreams with Brian from Boulder Camper Vans
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Brian started Boulder Camper Vans with a dream, to help as many people as possible get into van life. Now with two locations and a year wait list, business is...
01.08.2023
#108 Walking Across the Country with Bus Life Nomads The Golden Road
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Matt and Grace decided, in a day, to walk across America completely unsupported. They loved it so much they've continued to do HUGE walks, buy and build a bus to...
12.25.2022
#107 Wishing You an FnA Holiday From a Few of Our Favorite Nomads
Thank you all for making 2022 an Fn'Amazing year. We are so grateful for everyone of you that tune into our show every week and enjoy all the nomadic stories. This adventure wouldn't be possible without you! Another huge thank you...
12.18.2022
#106 Van Life News: Luxury Adventure However You Want to Enjoy It
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife This week we are breaking down the biggest news in the van life community. Here are this months articles: Luxury Van Life: https://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/accessories-every-van-life-traveler-needs Car Life: https://www.newsweek.com/forget-van-life-this-man-traveling-us-his-car-1759574 New Housing Option: https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/the-open-road-is-calling-how-to-convert-a-van-into-a-tiny-home/ Vancouver Housing: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/vancouver/article-van-life-grows-in-housing-stressed-vancouver/ Van Life with...
12.11.2022
#105 How Their Camper Van Rental in Australia Became a Nightmare Down Under with Stoke Loaf Van
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife KJ and James are veteran vanlifers on the road since 2019 - and thank goodness they are! Because if they didn't already have all the skills van life teaches you...
12.04.2022
#104 Dreaming Van Life Versus Living It - Lessons After 3 Years of Travel
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Sign up for Nomadic Health Insurance here: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=fnavanlife&utm;_source=fnavanlife&utm;_medium=Ambassador Van Life is a lot of things, but it's nothing like what you think it will be! Find out how we got on...
11.27.2022
#103 Perfectionism and Van Life DO NOT Jive with Nomadillo Van
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife When Diago and Lauren decided to give van life a try, they quickly realized it was a lot harder than they thought. Build a van tested them to the limit,...
11.20.2022
#102 Van Life News: Homelessness Luxury Vehicles and Earning to Travel
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife This week we are breaking down the biggest news in the van life community. Here are this months articles: Camper Rental: https://globalnews.ca/news/9274758/ad-offering-999-month-van-living-with-perks-vanishes-from-craigslist/ Ford Transit Trail: https://www.kbb.com/car-news/2023-ford-transit-trail-an-off-roader-for-vanlifers/ Blog Couple: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/27/the-best-and-worst-parts-about-van-life-and-one-tip-before-trying-it.html Housing Crisis: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/housing/priced-out/halifax-woman-living-the-van-life-gets-a-closer-look-at-the-housing-crisis-in-the-city/?fbclid=IwAR0UjD9iI2Y2cP9Ca9SHY4qTV4PCAK3bvkLfHhU6cXEqqw0T3M5fOQU7ce8 Pick up your copy...
11.06.2022
#101 Don't Panic! Get your Rig Unstuck with Practical Tips from Experienced Van Lifers
Become part of the FnA Community, Join our Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/fnavanlife Getting stuck is one of the biggest fears of van life. Being out in the unknown and not being able to move your vehicle, your home, is really scary and...

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FnA Van Life episodes:

#150 Van life News: Strick Parking Rules, City Dwellers, and the End of Van Life

#149 Making Money (NOT ONLINE) while Traveling with Talee and Trina

#148 Remembering the Reasons for Van Life with James Woodruff

#147 Living in a Van to Bike the World with BBB Adventures

#144 Van Build, Babies and Skooliepalooza

#146 Our Van Life Year in Review + Plans for 2024

#145 Building Rigs for a Family and Hitting the Road with Camp Love Sick

#143 Talking Money and Van Life Holidays with the Frugal Friends Podcast

#142 Van Life News: Holiday Gifts, Walmart, and Baja Bliss

#141 Our Baby's Birth Story and What this Means For Us

#140 30 Day Van Build is it Realistic?

#139 The Truth about Full Time RV Living

#138 AI is Changing Van Life Forever with Scott from AdventureGenie

#137 Van Life in the News: Back to Basics

#136 Overcome Health Challenges for a Full Life on the Road with Adventure with Coffee

#135 Family of 4 Travels the World for $70 a Day

#134 Making Money on the Road with Tim and Carmela

#133 It Took 7 Years to Plan her Retirement RV Dream with Julie Noonan

#132 Breakdowns Don't Have to End the Adventure with Born and Bound

#131 News Podcast: The History and Future of Van Life

#130 Family of 7 Growing up a Nomad with Gabi Robledo

#129 Turn Your Hobby into Your Life with Out of This Van

#128 Alaskan Summer Van Life Tips for the Ultimate Road Trip

#127 Van Life is the KEY to Early Retirement with A Van Degroot

#126 Answering All Your Question about Van Life

#125 The Ultimate Summer Road Trip Guide

#124 Van Life News: Best States to Travel, Places to Park, and Vehicles to Drive

#123 How this Pilot Found the MOST Unique Vanlife Van

#122 Pros and Cons of Part Time RV Life with Helpful Camping

#121 Motorcycle Around the World with Chris Donaldson Going the Wrong Way

#120 Van Life News: The Trend That Isn't Going Anywhere

#119 Restoring a Classic Camper Van with Joe and Emma Lee

#118 How to Find an Inexpensive Van for Van Life

#117 Don't Call it a Midlife Crisis - THIS is Living!! with Our Midlife Van

#116 2 Babies 3 Dogs and 2 Adults Loving Life on the Road with The Briles

#115 Downsizing from a Bus to a Classic Camper with Doom Adventures

#114 Screw a Van... Get an Overlanding Rig with Alex the Nomadic Alfo

#113 Why We Create Our Homes, Lives, and Businesses with Basically Nomads

#112 Van Life News: Crap New Laws and Reasons to Get On the Road

#111 From Daydream to Dream Life How We Got Into Van Life with Jeff Wagg from Built to Go!

#110 The Ultimate Digital Nomad Solution for Seamless Internet with Jess from GoRoam.Tech

#109 Customize Your Van Life Dreams with Brian from Boulder Camper Vans

#108 Walking Across the Country with Bus Life Nomads The Golden Road

#107 Wishing You an FnA Holiday From a Few of Our Favorite Nomads

#106 Van Life News: Luxury Adventure However You Want to Enjoy It

#105 How Their Camper Van Rental in Australia Became a Nightmare Down Under with Stoke Loaf Van

#104 Dreaming Van Life Versus Living It - Lessons After 3 Years of Travel

#103 Perfectionism and Van Life DO NOT Jive with Nomadillo Van

#102 Van Life News: Homelessness Luxury Vehicles and Earning to Travel

#101 Don't Panic! Get your Rig Unstuck with Practical Tips from Experienced Van Lifers