[tdeck]

I always saw "van life" people as trying to make the best of a challenging financial situation while still pursuing as much autonomy as they can.

[Nextgrid]

The whole "van life" thing is "influencer" or "content creator" BS.

[DANmode]

But where did it come from before that?

[SkyPuncher]

Interestingly, the most visible to me in that community are the exact opposite. They’re financially stable and can afford taking a hit to their primary job come.

[digilypse]

Isn’t the selection bias a bit strong, though? I don’t think social media is a reliable source of conclusions about the community as a whole, or even the people creating the content in the first place.

[raverbashing]

Could be but look up how much a fully equipped van costs