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Spontaneous Road Trips: Travel with More Freedom
Updated June 4, 2025
For us, vanlife means freedom. What we love most is setting a destination, without planning every detail. Sure, we look up interesting stops along the way, but we avoid booking anything in advance. That way, we can take our time, follow our instincts, and linger wherever we feel good. It’s this spontaneity that makes each trip unforgettable and it’s one of the many perks of traveling with our Roadloft minivan camper kit!
“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Embracing Detours and landscapes
Traveling by van gives us a deep sense of freedom. We love taking the scenic routes, stopping wherever the landscape calls us, and letting ourselves be guided by the moment. Sometimes, a place feels so good that we decide to stay longer than planned. Even when the itinerary shifts, the most important thing is to simply go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
This kind of spontaneity is possible because, with a van, everything we need is always within reach. Wherever we end up, we know we’ll sleep in our own bed. There’s no need to book ahead, especially with all the great tools available to help find a place to spend the night (see our article about 4 Essential Apps to find a campsite).
I remember one trip in particular. We had planned to go from Quebec City to Gaspé over a week. But as we cruised along Route 132, we kept finding incredible spots by the river. Three days in, we had only made it to Rimouski, just three hours from where we started! That trip reminded us how valuable it is to stay open and flexible. When we do, we discover more, connect more, and feel truly free
Spontaneous Road Trips
One of the things we love most about having a camper conversion kit in our minivan is that we’re always ready to leave for spontaneous road trips. If the weather looks beautiful somewhere, we can decide to leave, even on a Friday at 4 p.m.
Back in 2017, after returning from a year and a half on the road and settling back into full-time jobs, our van became our weekend escape. It let us reconnect with our love for travel without waiting for vacation time. Every weekend felt like a mini adventure. That’s when we truly realized how much it added to our well-being and how it kept our travel spirit alive, so much so that we felt compelled to share this way of life. With our minivan camper conversion kit, it genuinely felt like we were going on a new trip every single week.
Our Simple Trick to Always Be Ready to Leave
One of the best ways to keep spontaneity alive in your travels is to stay packed and ready to go. From April to November, our minivan stays in camper mode fully equipped with all the essentials. That way, if the urge to escape hits, we can hit the road in just a few minutes. Here’s what we always keep on board:
- A Roadloft camper conversion kits for minivan, pickup truck or SUV (because without it, nothing else really works!)
- Evening lighting
- Toiletries: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and towels
- Essentials kits: First aid, basic maintenance tools, and medications
- Full kitchen setup: GSI Bugaboo Base Camper, Pinnacle Pro Burner, Spice Rocket, Firemaple cooking system and Javapress coffee maker
- Dry food staples: Canned goods, pasta, legumes, sauces 1–2 full water tanks
- Power setup: Portable power station, solar panel, and the fridge
- Clothing base: A variety of clothes for all weather conditions
- Entertainment: Dice, card games, frisbee, bocce balls, a fishing rod
- Outdoor gear: Two hiking backpacks, two camping chairs
- Comfort items: Blankets and pillows
It’s simple: being road-ready makes it incredibly easy to say yes to adventure, whenever it calls. It’s our personal pressure-release valve that helps us step out of the routine and reconnect with nature in a heartbeat.
The Well-Being Benefits
In the end, traveling with a little more flexibility has a real impact on our well-being. It helps us tune into each other, embrace unexpected opportunities, and fully enjoy the discoveries that come our way.
With Roadloft camper conversion kits for minivan, pickup truck and SUV, live your vanlife dream starting today. Contact our experts for advices.
We hope to meet you on the road soon!✨
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