Who hasn't dreamed of a family vacation in complete freedom? A road trip, prepared or improvised, with friends?
Renting a van means going where you want, being independent and going on an adventure.
Alp'in Van gives you some advice and tips for a road trip in a van under the sign of serenity.
Although synonymous with freedom, traveling by van should not rhyme with wasting time. To avoid hesitating between several routes, different destinations, try to plan an itinerary before departure, even if it is not necessarily required. You can sail from spot to spot without being too undecided on the course.
And if signs call you to other lands, then let yourself be carried away...
The most pleasant thing when you leave in a campervan is being able to choose a spot in the middle of nature to spend the night. But be careful, because in some municipalities, it is compulsory to stop at specific places. Fortunately, dedicated applications exist! Otherwise, campsites are also a good alternative. You can stop in a pleasant place and be guaranteed to find a water point.
Whatever the location, planned or wild, it is essential to be able to leave the place as you found it. Make sure you have something to dispose of your waste so you don't have to carry it.
The more you multiply the kilometers, the more you will have to be vigilant to your signs of fatigue. Do not hesitate to take a break when the need arises.
Traveling in a campervan should particularly rhyme with moments of pleasure. So we stop at the slightest feeling of fatigue, we take a nap or drink a coffee and we leave in good conditions. Safety first !
If you used to go on vacation with huge suitcases, it goes without saying that you will have to review this organization somewhat!
To take full advantage of your van, it is better not to get too cluttered. So we put on minimalist holidays, we plan what we need each day, especially for activities, but no more!
Is this your first time in a campervan? To make your life easier, here are some applications to accompany you during your road trip.
Park4night is a cool nook sharing app to park your van for the night. More than 200,000 places are referenced!
Avoid waiting for the critical moment to refuel. Gas Now lists gas stations around you.
The free application that references all drinking water points. Really useful during a road trip!
Like FreeTaps with water, Flush shows you nearby public toilets.
Why not take advantage of a night away from the city to look at the stars? With these 2 apps, point your phone to the sky and learn the names of stars, constellations, planets, and more.
The mountains are calling you! This application displays the names of all mountains and peaks with a 360° panorama. And totally offline.
The internet is full of blogs, forums, articles and YouTube channels dedicated to the van life. Do not hesitate to draw inspiration from it before your departure. They don't lack tips and anecdotes that will certainly be useful to you!
Do not hesitate to send us the photos of your road trip in an Alp'In Van fitted out van on our Instagram account!