Common Question: How do you sleep in there?
Perhaps we'll answer with the picture above. Like this. (Except the light is usually off)
The gravel crackles under our tires as the van rolls slowly into it's spot and the engine shuts off. It's quiet, but only for a moment as our ears adjust and the hum-drum-rumbles of the surrounding 18 wheelers fill the night air. At first I find myself miffed by their inconsideration of my peaceful roadside moment, but within minutes my level of understanding raises along with the internal temperature of our van.
Read moreFor myself, the van has become a comfortable living space and a hotel can be overly luxurious. I came to the conclusion that I'd rather spend that money on a new experience rather than revert back to those simple comforts.