OUR VALUES

Building a Better Vanlife Community Together

Community is showing up for each other—sharing time, knowledge, and care.
In vanlife that spirit is amplified: the road turns strangers into neighbours, small favours (a tool, a tip, a brew) become lifelines, and respect for places keeps the journey possible for everyone.
At Vanlove, we’re committed to building and backing that culture—through our events, our content, and even our merch—and that’s why we created Vankind.

VANKIND: WHAT IS IT?

Vankind is a commitment—a simple pledge we ask all travellers, brands, and businesses who interact with us to follow, at events, online, and on the road. It’s the standard we expect when you’re part of our community: kindness, inclusion, respect for places, shared knowledge, and considerate travel. When we all live it, the experience gets better for everyone—safer events, friendlier camps, cleaner sites, stronger relationships—and a community we’re proud to be part of.

WHY IT MATTERS

Vanlife is growing fast. With more people on the move, the culture we model determines whether places stay open to us, newcomers feel welcome, and the scene keeps its good reputation. Vankind gives us shared expectations so meets run smoother, safety improves, conflict drops, and landowners, partners, and neighbours trust us.

THE COMMITMENT

This is our standard for how we show up—at events, online, and on the road. By joining or supporting our community, you agree to the Vankind commitment: simple behaviours that keep vanlife welcoming, safe, and respectful for everyone.

What It Involves:

  • Be kind & inclusive
    Welcome newcomers, families, and different needs. Zero harassment, zero ego.

  • Respect places
    Leave no trace. Keep noise reasonable. Follow local guidance and protect wildlife.

  • Share knowledge
    Offer tips, tools, safety advice, and routes—no gatekeeping.

  • Travel considerately
    Drive responsibly; people and access before spectacle. Follow event guidance.

  • Look out for each other
    Prioritise safety, check in on neighbours, and report concerns promptly.

  • Give back
    Volunteer when you can, support local businesses, and help the community thrive.

By living this commitment, we create cleaner sites, friendlier camps, safer events, and stronger connections.

TAKE THE PLEDGE

This is the heart of our movement—the commitment we invite individuals and businesses to adhere to.

I commit to showing up with kindness, respect, and responsibility in the vanlife community.

I recognise that how I act at events, campsites, online, and on the road shapes others’ experiences—so I choose positivity, care, and consideration.

I stand with Vankind to build a better vanlife culture for everyone.