The Van Life Parking Playbook 
This Guide Will Help You Confidently (and Easily) Find Discover Safe, Free, and Hidden Places to Park Your Campervan
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to find safe and reliable parking while living on the road? 
 
 Like how to uncover hidden, free spots for overnight parking that are actually safe… 

 Maybe you’ve struggled with parking restrictions, city rules, or finding safe overnight options in new places… 

 Or perhaps you’re unsure of how to find ideal boondocking spots or stealth camping locations along your route. 

 Finding parking as a van lifer can feel intimidating, but the Van Life Parking Playbook will ENSURE you have a STRESS-FREE experience every time you hit the road.
Here's What You Get in the Playbook
Boondocking Basics: How to Find Free, Incredible Campsites


  • What is boondocking and where you can legally camp for free


  • Explanations of how I use apps like iOverlander, The Dyrt Pro and Google Maps to find amazing boondocking spots


  • What to do and not do when looking for a boondocking spot


  • Boondocking 101 Guide and Boondocking Logbook + Tracker

Stealth Camping Secrets for Cities


  • How to stealth camp without getting caught


  • How to use iOverlander to find stealth camping spot


  • How to prepare your van for urban stealth camping, plus where to go the bathroom and how to prepare food


  • Safe Overnight Camping guide PDF

How to Find Camping on Private Property


  • Can you REALLY camp at Walmart? 


  • How to use HipCamp to find interesting campsites on private property


  • Van-centric campgrounds like Van Life Campgrounds and Kift 


  • An intro to membership programs like Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome

PDF: Boondocking 101 Quick Start Guide


  • A printable PDF with tips and advice on boondocking, from where to find water, to recommended gear, to going to the bathroom when boondocking

PDF: Boondocking Tracker 

Print out this PDF and keep track of all your favorite boondocking spots. Plus, fillable sheets for groceries, water fills, gas mileage, and mechanical fixes. This of it as your own camping logbook.

PDF: Van LIfe Essentials

Get this campervan essentials checklist so you know exactly what to bring with you. 

About Me: 

Hey there! My name is Kristin Hanes and I run the website, The Wayward Home. I spend half the year in my 2021 Sprinter van in the U.S., and half on my sailboat in Mexico. 


My parter Tom and I have been camping in our Prius, Astro and Sprinter since 2015 and we've discovered a LOT of tips, advice and secrets on finding the best SAFE and often FREE campsites.

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