Van life has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. It's been glorified with influencers giving us tours of their vans, walkarounds of their minibusses, and how-tos on building the best ...

Van life still looks irresistible in 2026, with social feeds full of sunsets, freedom, and open roads. But many people who tried it and quit say the real problem was not the van itself — it was the ...