Dating on the Road
First Date Ideas When You Live in a Van
Relaxed, safe and fun first date ideas for people who live or travel in a van, from coffee and coastal walks to markets and gigs, plus when to save the van tour for later.
October 31, 2026
Road Notes
Stories and tips from the road
Honest, practical advice on meeting people, staying safe and finding your crew on the road, from the VanDates team.
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Van Builds & Rig Setups
LPG Gas in a Campervan Build: Safety Basics for Self-Builders
The safety basics of LPG in a campervan conversion: why a qualified fitter matters, gas lockers and drop-out vents, carbon monoxide alarms, cylinders versus refillable tanks, and safe everyday use.
October 30, 2026
Meetups
Travelling in Convoy: How to Road Trip With Other Vans
How to travel in convoy with other campervans: planning the route and stops, staying in touch, driving safely as a group, choosing where to park up together and keeping friendships intact.
October 29, 2026
Solo Nomad Life
Working Remotely From a Van: Internet, Power and Routine
How to work remotely from a campervan in the UK: getting reliable mobile internet, powering a laptop off-grid, setting up a workspace and building a routine that keeps work and van life in balance.
October 28, 2026
Travel Guides
Winter Van Life in the UK: How to Stay Warm, Dry and Safe
A practical guide to winter van life in the UK: heating safely, managing power on short days, stopping water from freezing, beating damp, winter driving and where to stay.
October 27, 2026
Van Builds & Rig Setups
Condensation in a Campervan: How Insulation and Ventilation Keep Your Van Dry
Why campervans get so much condensation in winter, and how to tackle it with less moisture, better insulation and proper ventilation, without compromising gas and CO safety.
October 26, 2026
Meetups
Your First Van Life Meetup: What to Expect, What to Bring and Etiquette
Nervous about your first van life meetup? What these gatherings are like, what to bring, the unwritten etiquette, staying safe and how to turn new faces into road friends.
October 25, 2026
Dating on the Road
Dating While Living in a Van: Honest Tips for Finding Connection on the Road
Practical, honest advice on dating when you live or travel in a van: being upfront, meeting safely, handling distance, sharing small spaces and spotting romance scams.
October 24, 2026
Solo Nomad Life
Solo Van Life Safety: Practical Tips for Travelling Alone in the UK
Practical, calm advice for travelling solo in a campervan: planning, choosing where to stop, staying safe overnight, carbon monoxide, emergencies and meeting new people on the road.
October 23, 2026
Travel Guides
Wild Camping in a Campervan in the UK: What the Rules Really Say
Can you wild camp in a campervan in Scotland, England and Wales? What the law actually allows, why vans are treated differently from tents, and where to stay instead.
October 22, 2026
Van Builds & Rig Setups
Campervan Electrics for Beginners: Batteries, Solar and Working Out Your Power Budget
A plain-English guide to campervan electrics: how to work out how much power you use, choosing between AGM and lithium batteries, sizing solar for UK weather, and staying safe.
October 21, 2026
Van Dating Lifestyle
Introduction The modern search for romantic partners has long been tied to fixed locations. We meet in neighborhoods, live in shared areas,
October 6, 2026
Wherever you're heading, find your people
VanDates connects people who live in vans, campervans and motorhomes for friendship, meetups, convoys and dating. £1.99 a week, cancel any time.