26 Online Communities for Van Lifers
Updated 4/26/2026
Van Life & Nomads Telegram
on telegram
A Telegram channel and group for van lifers, nomads, and vehicle dwellers sharing tips, locations, travel updates, and community connections worldwide.Chat19 views / month
Van Life
on facebook
The largest van life group on Facebook. Photos, builds, tips, and inspiration for living and traveling in vans.500K members
Chat18 views / month
Van Dwellers
on facebook
A Facebook community for full and part-time van dwellers sharing build advice, parking spots, life hacks, and support for the mobile lifestyle.200K members
Chat11 views / month
Van Life Women
on facebook
A community for women living and traveling in vans and vehicles. Sharing safety tips, solo travel advice, builds, and camaraderie on the road.130K members
Chat12 views / month
Van Life Meetups
on meetup
Local van life meetup groups bringing together van dwellers, overlanders, and nomads for in-person gatherings, caravan trips, and community events.ForumEvents7 views / month
r/skoolie
on reddit
We have merged with /r/skoolies, please continue discussions there!8K members
Forum3 views / month
r/urbancarliving
on reddit
Are you living in a vehicle that wasn't designed to be lived in, such as a car or SUV? Or do you need to move into your vehicle soon? Or just interested in this unconventional way of living? Here, you can learn and share experiences and tips with others who live in cars and other non-residential vehicles. This community includes those who live in vehicles by choice or by necessity, full time or part time, and who generally live in cities and other populated areas.147K members
Forum3 views / month
r/overlanding
on reddit
Dedicated to the spirit of adventure277K members
Forum5 views / month
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Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts is a unique RV camping membership where self-contained RVers are invited to visit and stay overnight at wineries, farms, breweries, museums, and other unique attractions.250K members
ForumEventsPaid5 views / month
r/vandwellers
on reddit
Tips, tricks and support for living in your van, car or truck. It's a great way to save money or travel the world. Continue strolling thru this widget for quick info/rules and sub search for simple QnAs. Visit our FAQ to jumpstart your journey! https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/wiki/index3.0M members
Forum8 views / month
r/vanlife
on reddit
For people that live a carefree, mobile, and active lifestyle on the road. Share rig images, helpful websites, road stories, tips and tricks for camping locations.330K members
Forum6 views / month
Vandwellers & Vagabonds
on facebook
A Facebook community for vandwellers, vagabonds, and vehicle livers sharing tips, resources, and stories about life on the road.150K members
Chat11 views / month
Skoolie Life
on facebook
A Facebook group for school bus conversions. Sharing builds, tips, full-time living advice, and the skoolie community lifestyle.75K members
Chat1 views / month
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iOverlander
Campgrounds and overlander services for virtually every country in the world. The best information about a place always comes from the person standing there.Forum2 views / month
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Campendium
The most trusted source of campground reviews for RVers, campers, and van lifers. Real reviews from the camping community covering cell signal, amenities, and more.Forum2 views / month
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FreeCampsites.net
A crowd-sourced guide to free and cheap campsites, boondocking spots, and dispersed camping locations. Perfect for van lifers and RVers seeking free overnight parking.Forum
r/boondocking
on reddit
A community for dry camping, dispersed camping, and boondocking: off-grid camping without hookups. Good for van lifers and RVers seeking free camping.13K members
Forum2 views / month
r/fulltiming
on reddit
The subreddit for full-timers and people interested in the full-timing RV lifestyle.14K members
Forum2 views / month
r/TruckCampers
on reddit
Whether you have a shell, full slide in cabover camper, or doing research r/TruckCampers is where you can discuss modifications, tips/tricks, camping locations, or ask questions about truck campers large and small.94K members
Forum1 views / month
Van Life Families
on facebook
Facebook group for families living or traveling in vans. Tips on road schooling, family-friendly van builds, routes, and balancing van life with kids.25K members
ForumSolo Van Life
on facebook
Community for solo van lifers traveling and living alone in their vans. Safety tips, solo route planning, meeting other van lifers, and the joys of solo nomadic life.30K members
Forum1 views / month
Cheap RV Living Community
on facebook
Facebook community for budget RV and van living. Inspired by Bob Wells and CheapRVLiving.com, focused on low-cost nomadic living, boondocking, and survival tips.65K members
Forum3 views / month
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Hipcamp Community
Camping and outdoor community connecting van lifers and campers with unique private land camping spots. Reviews, host discussions, and trip planning for off-the-beaten-path camping.Forum5 views / month
Van Conversion Community
on facebook
Facebook group focused on DIY van conversions and builds. Members share build journals, electrical schematics, insulation tips, and custom van layouts for all skill levels.120K members
Forum7 views / month
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Good Sam Community
Online community of the Good Sam Club, the largest RV and camping membership organization. Forums covering RV maintenance, trip planning, campground reviews, and van life topics.2.0M members
Forum4 views / month
Van Life Europe
on facebook
Facebook community for van lifers exploring Europe. Route sharing, wild camping spots, border crossing tips, country-specific regulations, and connecting with other European van lifers.80K members
Forum6 views / month
FAQ
Community size
- Tiny: 0 communities (<20 members)
- Small: 0 communities (20-100 members)
- Medium: 0 communities (100-1,000 members)
- Large: 1 communities (1,000-10,000 members)
- Huge: 8 communities (10,000-100,000 members)
- Massive: 9 communities (100,000-1M members)
- Gigantic: 2 communities (1M+ members)
Community features
Community platforms
- Facebook: 10 communities
- Reddit: 8 communities
- Meetup: 1 communities
- Telegram: 1 communities