Armando and Mel from Westfalia Digital Nomads have been living in a VW camper van, full-time, for over 6 years now.
To fund their travels, they work online as digital nomads doing freelance writing and videography.
They chose to live in a van because it was the perfect way to combine work, travel, and home.
Image © Westfalia Digital Nomads
This is the VW California XXL. It’s a modern, oversized version of their iconic VW bus.
Unfortunately, there are no plans that I’m aware of to bring it to the United States. It does kind of look like a Sprinter van though, doesn’t it? What are your thoughts on it? Is this something you would get? Where would you go with it?
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Right now I want to show you this amazing 1974 VW Beetle with a really unique 5th wheel travel trailer camper that can be attached to it.
It’s a rare, bizarre, and down-right awesome combination, isn’t it? I just had to share it with you today. And who knows what it can inspire?
I can just see something similar being done with one of today’s high-efficiency vehicles (like a Prius). Wouldn’t it be great getting to tow your camper with a 50MPG hybrid?
This particular 5th wheel camper has a full bathroom, kitchen, closet space, and it can even sleep up to 4 adults! And the weight is perfectly distributed to the vehicle with 360-degree turning capacity. Absolutely amazing!
According to the video, the Beetle was able to get 18-20 MPG while towing it. I wonder how well a Prius would do. Maybe up to 34 MPG? Why doesn’t something like this exist today?
Here’s a new tiny house documentary I thought you might also enjoy watching.
It’s about a family of five who decide to embark on the journey of a roadtrip.
And it’s not just on any “normal” motorhome/RV/travel trailer.
They’re doing it in a 1981 VW Westfalia camper van.
Each family member can only bring one backpack.
I urge you to enjoy this almost 2 hour long 100% free to watch tiny house documentary below:
