The manual that covers what no one else is talking about.
Most van life content focuses on builds, gear, and campsites. The Van Life Foundations Manual covers the infrastructure that actually keeps you on the road: legal domicile, multi-state tax compliance, financial safety nets, insurance strategy, vehicle maintenance systems, legacy planning, and emergency preparedness — all written by a Federally Credentialed Enrolled Agent who lives this life full-time.
This is 198 pages of professional-grade guidance you won't find anywhere else in the van life space.
What's Inside:
Section 1 — Operational Foundations
Chapter 1: Legal Residency & Address Infrastructure — domicile selection, PMB setup, vehicle registration, mail on the road
Chapter 2: Insurance — health coverage for nomads, ACA strategy, prescriptions on the road, auto insurance for van life
Chapter 3: Vehicle Maintenance Systems — pre-launch prep, maintenance routines, scheduled intervals, tracking system
Section 2 — Financial Command Center
Chapter 4: The Financial Engine — the 3-6-9 Buffer™ framework, budget tiers, road banking, the Van Life Money Calculator™
Chapter 5: Tax & Legal Compliance — EA-backed tax guidance, domicile maintenance, state tax navigation, multi-state considerations, retirement income on the road
Chapter 6: Legacy & Legal Protection — estate planning, Durable POA, Healthcare Directive, digital assets, pet planning
Chapter 7: Financial Planning & Protection — retirement accounts, HSA strategy, life insurance, long-term care, beneficiary designations
Section 3 — Life Support Systems
Chapter 8: The Digital ICE File — cloud-based emergency vault, password management, emergency contact system
Chapter 9: Lifestyle Library — safety & site selection, traveling with pets, hygiene, connectivity, the Nomadic Anchor (family, guilt & connection), cooking, route planning, wardrobe
Plus: Resources & Links, a 60+ term Glossary, and the About the Author section.
What's Included:
All 198 numbered pages, professionally printed
3-hole punched and ready to drop in your binder
Van Life Money Calculator™ access included
Binder shopping list— everything you need on Amazon
Shipping included — delivered directly to your door (US shipping addresses only)
This manual was designed to be used, not just read. Write in the margins. Check off the checklists. Update the worksheets as your situation evolves. A well-used manual is a sign you're actually living this life.
A 1" to 1.5" 3-ring binder is all you need.
The manual that covers what no one else is talking about.
Most van life content focuses on builds, gear, and campsites. The Van Life Foundations Manual covers the infrastructure that actually keeps you on the road: legal domicile, multi-state tax compliance, financial safety nets, insurance strategy, vehicle maintenance systems, legacy planning, and emergency preparedness — all written by a Federally Credentialed Enrolled Agent who lives this life full-time.
This is 198 pages of professional-grade guidance you won't find anywhere else in the van life space.
What's Inside:
Section 1 — Operational Foundations
Chapter 1: Legal Residency & Address Infrastructure — domicile selection, PMB setup, vehicle registration, mail on the road
Chapter 2: Insurance — health coverage for nomads, ACA strategy, prescriptions on the road, auto insurance for van life
Chapter 3: Vehicle Maintenance Systems — pre-launch prep, maintenance routines, scheduled intervals, tracking system
Section 2 — Financial Command Center
Chapter 4: The Financial Engine — the 3-6-9 Buffer™ framework, budget tiers, road banking, the Van Life Money Calculator™
Chapter 5: Tax & Legal Compliance — EA-backed tax guidance, domicile maintenance, state tax navigation, multi-state considerations, retirement income on the road
Chapter 6: Legacy & Legal Protection — estate planning, Durable POA, Healthcare Directive, digital assets, pet planning
Chapter 7: Financial Planning & Protection — retirement accounts, HSA strategy, life insurance, long-term care, beneficiary designations
Section 3 — Life Support Systems
Chapter 8: The Digital ICE File — cloud-based emergency vault, password management, emergency contact system
Chapter 9: Lifestyle Library — safety & site selection, traveling with pets, hygiene, connectivity, the Nomadic Anchor (family, guilt & connection), cooking, route planning, wardrobe
Plus: Resources & Links, a 60+ term Glossary, and the About the Author section.
What's Included:
All 198 numbered pages, professionally printed
3-hole punched and ready to drop in your binder
Van Life Money Calculator™ access included
Binder shopping list— everything you need on Amazon
Shipping included — delivered directly to your door (US shipping addresses only)
This manual was designed to be used, not just read. Write in the margins. Check off the checklists. Update the worksheets as your situation evolves. A well-used manual is a sign you're actually living this life.
A 1" to 1.5" 3-ring binder is all you need.
