We’ve all heard of the minimalist and tiny living movement. Just how tiny are people actually living? A tiny house or RV can be a big jump down from living in a standard house or apartment, but what about making the move to an even smaller dwelling—perhaps one that is not much bigger than a minivan?
There are some people, like me, who take tiny living to the extreme living in a tiny camper van. Living this tiny full-time might not be for everyone, but it might be right for some to rent on their next adventure. Here is a tiny list of reasons why you should rent a tiny camper van.
No need to worry about driving an oversize vehicle
Larger RVs and campers can be awesome for comfort and convenience, but they can also be a little nerve wracking for newbies to drive. Tiny camper vans, however, are not much different than driving a minivan or SUV. As long as travelers have driven a car, driving a camper van shouldn’t be a problem at all.
The small size can also be helpful in other ways. For instance, a tiny camper van can fit into a standard parking spot, which is very convenient when you’re camping and driving through more urban areas.
Excellent gas mileage
Depending on the length of your road trip, gas mileage can be an important detail to look into when looking to rent a camper van—as costs can add up quickly. Depending on the size, year, and type of engine, a camper van’s mile-per-gallon ratio can range from 10 mpg up to 28 mpg, with smaller camper vans average much closer to 28 mpg.
How awesome would it be to have your car/house not break the bank at the gas station during a road trip?
Save money
Just as the process goes for renting a hotel room, typically the more space you rent per night, the more money you have to pay. The same goes for RVs, campers, and camper vans: the more space and amenities, the more it will end up costing you.
A tiny camper van is typically the most inexpensive type of camper to rent. However, you will find your space with limited amenities. This can sometimes mean no toilet, shower or kitchen.
Go further
A tiny camper van is light and compact and can get travelers to more stealthy—and less easily accessible—roads. Camping in national forests and boondocking can sometimes be limiting if you have a large rig to deal with. A tiny van allows you to travel farther and fit into smaller camping spots—which means, you can have amazing seclusion and even more spectacular views.
Whether you chose an RV, airstream, or tiny camper van, start searching for your next home on wheels with Outdoorsy today!
