Our Story
Building the free community map for life on the road — one spot, one vanlifer at a time.
Why Vanlifer Exists
Apps like park4night made finding a place to park life-changing for vanlifers — then came paywalls and clutter. Vanlifer was built to keep the essentials free: a clean community map of where to park, sleep and service your van.
We believe the best of van life happens off the beaten track — a quiet spot by the water, a tip from another traveller, a spontaneous meet-up at an aire. The map should help you find those moments, not sell them back to you.
Vanlifer is and will always be 100% free — not "free with limitations", not a free trial. Free, forever.
Our Values
Authenticity
Real connections over transactions. Real people, honest spot reviews and verified profiles, so you can trust what you read before you drive there.
Female Safety
Safety for women is non-negotiable. Women vanlifers can find each other, message safely with message requests, and read reviews from other women before choosing a spot.
Free Forever
We are funded by optional community support — never by user fees. Travel should be accessible to everyone regardless of budget.
Community First
A live map of vanlifers, meetups, a community feed and travel buddies: we are building a community, not just a spots directory. Spot finders can even receive tips from grateful vanlifers.
Join the Community
Connect with us on Telegram for community updates, travel tips, and announcements.
