Steps To Making A Camper Van Ready for a Digital Nomad Lifestyle

More and more people are turning to the digital nomad van life. It's becoming an ever more popular lifestyle for both young adults who are seeking to explore the country while working for themselves and older folks who have decided to downsize their lifestyle and save money by working as a digital nomad and touring around in a camper van.

The idea of being able to tour the country and spend time in national parks and other amazing spots where people normally only vacation for a few days is very appealing. However, in order to live and work in a camper van, it's important that the digital nomad make sure the auto is completely capable of work and travel. Here are two important steps to making sure that the van is perfect for travel.

Reliable Solar Power For The Van: Essential For Digital Nomad Work

The number one item that your camper van needs to make it a reliable vechicle for a digital nomad is a solar power setup. As a digital nomad, you will be using laptops as well as a number of other electronic devices. You should not attempt to run them off of their own batteiries or try and use the car as a power source. That sort of setup will only cause you headaches. Instead, make sure that your camper van has a complete solar roof top setup that allows for your entire electronic setup to have a constant supply of power. And because the van will be parked outside in large areas with adequate access to the sun, you will never be out of power.

A Secure Safe For The Van: Safekeeping Laptops, Cameras, and Other Digital Nomad Items 

You need to protect your assets, and one important way to do this is to have a secure safe in your van. The safe should be bolted to the frame of the van so it can't be lifted out and taken from the van while you are elsewhere. It's important to realize that there are times when you won't be in the van and won't be able to protect your valuable electronics. When you are at a gym, showering, sightseing, shopping in a grocery store, or at a diner, you will want the security of a safe in your van. Your laptop, camera, and other electronics can be safely stored until you are back to your van.

The safe should be discreet and, if possible, hidden from view. Make sure that it's bolted directly to the metal frame of the car. With this sort of safe in your van, you can relax and enjoy nature.

Reach out to a camper van dealer to learn more.