Hopefully your new home will be so comfortable that you'll forget about spending the night in a car. If you can't forget that fact, remember the benefits of your choice. You are transitory, flexible and free. If you want to visit a new place in the morning, you can just sit in the driver's seat and get moving. You already have everything you need.

Keep an open mind while driving and walking. If you see something interesting, stop. If a campsite neighbor tells you about an amazing hike he took the day before, think about extending your stay and trying it out. Allow yourself to enjoy the freedom that the truck provides.

While it may seem like you can just camp anywhere with your truck — after all, your room is on wheels — it's best to consider your campsites beforehand. A little going with the flow is necessary on a campervan trip, but you can eliminate a lot of stress by knowing where you'll be parked on each stretch.

If you can't manage an exact plan, plan possible stopping points along your route. Once you have that information, you can take as much time as you need on the road and choose the location that is most convenient at the time.

There is no way around it, you will be in tight spots. If you are going on this trip with a partner, family or friends, make sure you like them very much. If you don't feel comfortable to be comfortable together, you better not run into a rainy day on the road.

Although you have more flexibility with a van than with a tent, it's important to be careful when choosing your campsite. First, only park where you are allowed to sleep overnight. This mostly depends on local ordinances and park rules, so do your research before you hit the road.

Once you're out and about looking for your site, keep a few things in mind. You will want to find a place that is level. It will keep you from waking up crushed on the side of the truck or having your pillows fall off the bed. Also, try to stay away from campground lights, which will keep you awake at night and will certainly make your stargazing difficult. If you can, try to pick a location that showcases the best that the campground has to offer. If it's on the beach, get that view of the ocean. If you are in the mountains, look for the view.

Campgrounds tend to have multiple lots of different shapes and sizes, so don't be afraid to drive around a bit to find one that fits your truck. Some national park websites even offer photos and reviews of each site, so you can make an educated choice when booking early.

Although you have more flexibility with a van than with a tent, it's important to be careful when choosing your campsite. First, only park where you are allowed to sleep overnight. This mostly depends on local ordinances and park rules, so do your research before you hit the road.

Once you're out and about looking for your site, keep a few things in mind. You will want to find a place that is level. It will keep you from waking up crushed on the side of the truck or having your pillows fall off the bed. Also, try to stay away from campground lights, which will keep you awake at night and will certainly make your stargazing difficult. If you can, try to pick a location that showcases the best that the campground has to offer. If it's on the beach, get that view of the ocean. If you are in the mountains, look for the view.

Campgrounds tend to have multiple lots of different shapes and sizes, so don't be afraid to drive around a bit to find one that fits your truck. Some national park websites even offer photos and reviews of each site, so you can make an educated choice when booking early.