Ah, the open road. Sea views. Mountain air. Waking up to the sunrise, going to bed by moonlight. Wee scented lay-bys. Supermarket toilets. Van life can be a necessity for the low-budget racer, or a lifestyle choice for the digital nomad. Take our quiz and see what sort of van lifer you are. Or would be, if only your company car options would allow it…

What Sort Of Van Lifer Are You?

What is on the outside of your van?

Mountains/waves/compass/wolf decals

Factory finish paint

Inspirational words about mountains or escape

Duct tape and filler

Custom paint job or wrap

Is your bed?

A self inflating mat on the floor

Foam on chip board

Custom sized fold out mattress

From Ikea

A self inflating mat on a platform

How many passengers does your van take?

Just me. There's room for a passenger if I move some stuff

Me, my partner, three kids, and the dog

Just the two of us, in captain's chairs

I've fitted ten in the back before now

Two of us in the front, and we have a cute table for four in the back.

What sort of plants are in your van?

Hanging succulents

Grass clippings

Fresh herbs

Erm… 'herbs'.

Moss

What does your van smell of?

Mould

Magic Tree

Erm… 'herbs'.

Bacon

Incense

Where is your bed?

About 6 inches from the ceiling

Wherever I make space

At waist height

Convertible bench seat

Above the bike garage

How do you pee?

In a portable toilet

In last night's beer can

In a fabric softener bottle/tupperware box

In a bush

In cafes

What colour scheme do you have inside?

Grey

Ethnic and floral patterns

Peppa pig stickers

Anti-rust primer

Natural wood

What do you typically eat in your van?

Organic salad bowls or sushi

Crisps

McDonalds

Bacon sandwiches

A burrito or plant based chilli

What's your ideal camp spot?

Overlooking the sea

Out of sight in a layby

Behind a gastro pub

On a hard standing with electric hook up

Far away from everyone

Which one of these do you definitely have in your van?

Fairy lights

Jump Leads

Crumbs

Solar panel powered leisure battery and power points

What shouldn't be in your van but is?

Ants

Dog hair

A surfboard

Some non-organic bread

A mug from the set in the kitchen at home

What do you drink in your van?

Local craft ale

Negroni

Wine

Stella

Buckfast

Where do you stop on a long trip?

The hard shoulder

Tebay

Gloucester Services

Vegas

Anywhere with 5 bars of signal

What's in your first aid kit?

An epi-pen

Condoms

Tick tweezers

Steri-strips

Superglue

How do you wash when you're in the van?

Solar shower

Jet washer

Waterfall and hot springs

Baby wipes

Sea, river or lake

What's your morning coffee routine?

Drive to McDonalds

Aeropress

French press

Nescafe

I don't drink coffee, I have a herbal tea after my yoga session

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