Stealth Camping Is DEAD! The 8 New Rules of Vanlife

Stealth camping has changed. After 27 years as a park ranger—and now living in a van myself—I’ve seen both sides of that window, and I’m breaking down the eight new rules every vanlifer needs to understand. The old advice—arrive late, leave early, keep the lights off, and stay unnoticed—doesn’t work like it used to. More people are living in vehicles, towns are responding with new restrictions, and roof vents and window covers no longer fool anyone. In this video, I explain how vanlife has changed, why the unwritten rules are disappearing, and what it takes to find a safe place to sleep while respecting the communities around us. #Vanlife #StealthCamping #VanLiving #NomadLife #CarCamping #Boondocking