9 Things You Need To Know If You’re Ready To Quit Your Job And Join The #VanLife Lifestyle

Successful #VanLife is all in the preparation.

If you’re itching to hit the road and kickstart your #VanLife lifestyle already, you're not alone.

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But before you do, you'll want to make sure you're ready for the full spectrum of experiences of life in a van.

The one non-negotiable? A safe and reliable power source — that's fit for purpose no matter what kind of adventures you plan to get up to in your van. That's where the best energy solution for the road — the EcoFlow DELTA Pro ecosystem, which is designed to be a self-sustaining system — comes in.

With a baseline capacity of 3600Wh that can be expanded up to 25,000Wh and a full suite of power-generation accessories including 400W Solar Panel, Solar Tracker, and Smart Generator, you can travel easy knowing that the DELTA Pro ecosystem can power pretty much any device on hand and is essentially disaster-proof.

With six different charging methods, including EV and solar charging, the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station — the core of the ecosystem — is also the fastest charging portable power station you could own. 

And you won't want to head out before knowing these nine essential truths that'll help you be just that little bit more prepped and ready for the #VanLife lifestyle:

1. Going old school and carrying a physical map might just be your savior.

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It’s hard to imagine what we ever did before digital maps with GPS tracking —right? That is, until, you run out of cell phone reception or battery. Of course, it helps to have one of the most reliable backup power solutions going around (the EcoFlow DELTA Pro ecosystem) to charge your cell phone up at all times. However, best have a physical map on hand if you run out of reception, too.

2. Decking your van out with all the creature comforts is totally doable — it just takes a little planning.

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Life on the road doesn’t have to mean compromising on the creature comforts you’re used to at home. Well, not if you get the right gear from the outset. By powering your van with EcoFlow's incredibly powerful (and portable) DELTA Pro ecosystem, you’ll be showering, cooking and binge-watching your favorite TV shows in no time.

3. Speaking of, pre-downloading all your shows, movies and music will mean you’re always entertained.

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You can do this before you even hit the road. Or, use the free Wi-Fi spots along the way. Then you can enjoy all your favourite music, TV shows and movies when you’re off-the-grid.

And while you're off-grid, let your DELTA Pro Portable Power Station recharge with its 400W Solar Panel and the first-of-its-kind Solar Tracker — that can increase solar power generation by up to 30%.

4. Charging your portable power station doesn’t need to take up too much precious #VanLife time.

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I mean, why would you when you can opt for the world’s fastest charging portable power station — EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro? And it can be charged via six different methods!

You can even use MultiCharge methods to achieve a rapid 6500W charge. The quicker the better so you can get back to enjoying the sweeter things in life.

5. Running out of power and breaking down somewhere remote need not be a legitimate fear.

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We’ve all seen too many scary movies — right? But never fear! When you’re dealing with the largest capacity consumer-grade energy solution to date, EcoFlow's DELTA Pro ecosystem, you won’t need to worry about this. Even if you're spending long hours on the road to arrive at your next destination, DELTA Pro ecosystem's Remote Control lets you remotely monitor the condition of your power station, its energy stores — and it even works when you're offline with no 3G or Wi-Fi.

PLUS, (to further put your fears at ease) you can also connect  Smart Extra Batteries to the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station to ensure you’re never left hanging dry on your #VanLife adventures. Hook up as many as two Smart Extra Batteries to one DELTA Pro unit to create an energy generating and storing super unit that'll see you through even the most off-grid, rugged and cloudy locations.

6. Investing in some good quality drapes will ensure the morning sun doesn’t wake you up.

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Being woken by the sun trickling through your van's windows might sound good in theory. But sometimes, you might just want to sleep in. If you’re decking out your own van, invest in some good quality and thick drapes to keep the sun out when required.   

7. Sweating all your fluids out on the road in peak summer doesn’t need to be your reality.

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Yep, that’s right! Leading the industry when it comes to AC output, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station offers a colossal 3600W AC output, meaning you’ll be feeling the cool breeze on your face no matter how hot it is. 

And, if you need even more power, get up to 7200W and 240 volts by connecting two DELTA Pro units with the Double Voltage Hub.

8. Fighting over who gets to charge their cell doesn’t need to be a contributing factor to brewing tensions among the travel cohort.

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Let’s be honest, sharing a space with others is always going to present some challenges. And even when you're out enjoying all that nature has to offer, sometimes you'll still want to sneak in some quality screen time. So, ensuring you can charge your phones and use your devices at once is going to be very, VERY important. 

Luckily, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station has five AC outlets and will power 99.9% of devices, which should keep everyone happy.

9. And finally, chasing the sun will benefit your soul and your wallet.

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Yes, that’s right! Gone are the days that portable power stations need to chew up excessive gasoline.

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro is good for the environment, with a self-sustaining ecosystem including 400W Solar Panels (you can extend the clean power generation by connecting up to three panels to generate 1200W) and Solar Tracker.

Plus, it's just made for life on the road — the EV X-Stream Adapter means you can charge the DELTA Pro ecosystem en route to your destination even when the sun isn’t shining.

It’s true what they say: "An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing."

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So, best be prepared in order to minimize any unexpected blips along the way with the EcoFlow DELTA Pro ecosystem — the world’s fastest charging, largest capacity, solar-generated portable energy solution going around. This way, you can hit the road worry-free and get on with living your best #VanLife.