Stephanie served in the Gulf War and now works for the government. She still gets deployed occasionally, but when she’s in the United States, she lives in her fantastic campervan, which features a pop-top bedroom.
Traveling the US in her van has made her appreciate this country, especially after her international travel. Her setup is excellent, featuring an inside bathroom, office area, couches, swivel seats, and a kitchen perfect for preparing her healthy meals. Enjoy her tour below.
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From Gulf War Service to Van Life Freedom
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Flexible Sleeping Options: Roof or Main Level
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Pop-Top Roof Camping in Nice Weather
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Front Office and Dining Area with Swivel Seats
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Video Tour
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Design Details
- Owner: Stephanie (Gulf War Veteran)
- Type: Campervan with pop-top bedroom
- Lifestyle: Part-time van life between government deployments
- Bathroom: Full indoor bathroom
- Sleeping: Pop-top roof bedroom or main level
- Kitchen: Equipped for healthy meal preparation
- Living Area: Couches and swivel front seats
- Office: Dedicated work area in front
- Travel Style: Solo female traveling across the US
Lessons from This Veteran’s Van Life
Stephanie’s part-time van life offers insights for those balancing mobile living with careers:
- Part-time van life works for those with irregular schedules – Deployments and van travel can coexist
- Pop-tops double sleeping options – Roof sleeping in good weather, indoor sleeping in bad
- Indoor bathrooms provide independence – No need to find facilities when traveling solo
- Swivel seats create multi-use spaces – Front seats become part of the living area when parked
- Domestic travel deepens appreciation for home country – Stephanie values the US more after international service
- Healthy eating is possible in a van – A well-equipped kitchen supports good nutrition
- Office space enables remote work – Van life doesn’t require giving up productivity
- Military experience prepares people for van life – Adaptability and resourcefulness transfer well
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So cool! Thank you for your service to this country and to each of us. You are much appreciated and admired. Thank you. . .
I love the bright cheery colors that she chose. What a great way to see the country. Be Free!