The #vanlife phenomenon has taught younger generations what Grey Nomads already knew - travelling by RV is cool. Now there's a slew of professionals buying vans, motorhomes and converted buses and living on the road full time, working remotely in a fulltime job or periodically in seasonal roles as the mood takes them.
Here, we chat with three sets of vanlifers living the good life to see how they have adjusted their setups for not only full-time living in their RV, but for work as well.
SURF'S UP
The pandemic has shown many people that life is short - and the time to get out and see the country is now. This is especially true for Gary Berman and his wife Sheryle, who sold their home on the NSW Central Coast and packed up their surf, skate and streetwear clothing business, named drøm (which means to dream in Danish) to hit the road.
Remote working has been proven through lockdowns, especially for those with a ‘desk job' where all you need is a laptop and reliable internet. But a merchandise business that requires storage, sales, printing and distribution is a different story.
Gary and Sheryle have transitioned their brand from a bricks and mortar store to a mobile business run from their van and tow vehicle, carrying enough stock to sell at markets and to ship to customers via their online store, which is very active.
“Remote working has
