I've lived in a van full-time for 3 years. Here are the 5 biggest downsides no one talks about.

• Raychel Reimer and her husband Nick live in their van full-time.
• Everyday tasks can be exhausting, like getting a glass of clean water.
• Though living in a van is cheaper than owning a home, there are still expenses that add up.

Back in 2018, my husband Nick and I traveled to Cambodia to teach English. At the time we were living out of our backpacks when I found van life videos on YouTube. I just remember thinking, wow, that would be such a cool way to travel. 

It was a seed that was planted in our heads, and I knew when we came home, it was something we wanted to pursue. Then after arriving back home in Canada, we began to build out our van.