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Strange article. Vans you can live in don't fall from the sky for free. In the long run they might be less expensive than renting, but one would need to do the

Strange article. Vans you can live in don't fall from the sky for free. In the long run they might be less expensive than renting, but one would need to do the math on that and have a really close look at the numbers to be sure. Also, why is he even doing this? To save money so he can build a home for his kids? Where's that home located? In the middle of nowhere? I don't understand the "Why" in this case because it seems like some effort of being able to save money by not living in a flat or a house so he can save money to build a house in the end. I guess you can do it that way, but if you're able to work fully remote, find a nice place that doesn't cost much and enjoy not needing to fix your compost toilet?! Well, I guess it's just not for me...

hnthrow289570 2y ago
>Also, why is he even doing this? You can find some of the author's motivations here: https://ghuntley.com/a-new-chapter/ https://ghuntley.com/a-new-chapter/ I obviously can't speculate beyond what's in there about the author, but for me, living in a bog standard apartment and working remote to support kids isn't exactly blog-worthy content. I used to live in apartments, and most of the new construction in the US is very cookie-cutter and sometimes depressing. So, here's what mine would be: 1) a challenging hobby that's useful and more engaging in off-hours than more computer hobbies. Building a livable van certainly seems more interesting than living in an apartment to me. 2) changing scenery at a whim, given the time investment to find a place 3) a van that you can resell or give to your kids I'd still choose a detachable RV though since it's probably way more comfortable for the price. Sure, I lose out on some options to stay for the night, but that isn't an insurmountable challenge if you can plan and live in a van. Living full time in an RV might also not be blog-worthy though.
- Sebb767 2y ago
  > but for me, living in a bog standard apartment and working remote to support kids isn't exactly blog-worthy content. I think there are easier and far less restricting ways to have something to blog about. > 3) a van that you can resell or give to your kids A van that's been lived in for a few years probably won't have that much resale value and it's not exactly the best thing to inherit (his kids would probably either have their own van by the time they get the inheritance or have decided against that lifestyle). I guess it's fun if you're content being a Nomad. But I'm with the grandparent, this lifestyle is probably just not for me.

hnthrow289570 2y ago

>Also, why is he even doing this? You can find some of the author's motivations here: https://ghuntley.com/a-new-chapter/ https://ghuntley.com/a-new-chapter/ I obviously can't speculate beyond what's in there about the author, but for me, living in a bog standard apartment and working remote to support kids isn't exactly blog-worthy content. I used to live in apartments, and most of the new construction in the US is very cookie-cutter and sometimes depressing. So, here's what mine would be: 1) a challenging hobby that's useful and more engaging in off-hours than more computer hobbies. Building a livable van certainly seems more interesting than living in an apartment to me. 2) changing scenery at a whim, given the time investment to find a place 3) a van that you can resell or give to your kids I'd still choose a detachable RV though since it's probably way more comfortable for the price. Sure, I lose out on some options to stay for the night, but that isn't an insurmountable challenge if you can plan and live in a van. Living full time in an RV might also not be blog-worthy though.

Sebb767 2y ago
> but for me, living in a bog standard apartment and working remote to support kids isn't exactly blog-worthy content. I think there are easier and far less restricting ways to have something to blog about. > 3) a van that you can resell or give to your kids A van that's been lived in for a few years probably won't have that much resale value and it's not exactly the best thing to inherit (his kids would probably either have their own van by the time they get the inheritance or have decided against that lifestyle). I guess it's fun if you're content being a Nomad. But I'm with the grandparent, this lifestyle is probably just not for me.