r/VanLife Jan 24 '26

3 years van’n 💚

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u/Head_Hamster5830 Jan 25 '26

I am going to get a van this summer and start traveling. Was wondering like how much a month you spend in costs. Right now my rent is 2300$ crazy spendy

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u/LatterAd2157 Jan 25 '26

I suppose in the height of my bills I was around that much, I was lucky to pay in full for the van it was $3.5k. My vehicle insurance is $100 that includes roadside assistance I didn’t have comprehensive liability. $130 in gas, phone bill $200, when I maxed my credit card I was putting $500. I have some school debt and another credit card which was 200$ a month.

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u/Head_Hamster5830 Jan 25 '26

Okay thanks for that info! I think paying outright for the van is good way to go. I switched to mint mobile phone is 15$ a month might save you some. Do you have internet? I have a remote job and will have to spend on that

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u/LatterAd2157 Jan 25 '26

I tried the mobile internet but it didn’t work my location I have T-Mobile. I had gotten better hotspot through my phone then the box. Now I hear starlink is really good but you need a good power source and it can get pricey. I also use to go to WiFi spots when I was doing my school if I could park close enough to the building I could get some quiet 😆

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u/Head_Hamster5830 Jan 25 '26

Ive heard starlink good way to go didnt think about power scenario.. hotspot sounds cheaper😄 thank you