VanNest — Van Life Planner & Journal
Keep the repeated van-life records together — journey notes, maintenance reminders, tank and power notes, fuel, budget, packing and document references — in one local file with no required monthly fee.
When a connected van-life record helps
A maintenance notebook, budget spreadsheet and packing list can each work well on their own. VanNest is useful when those records belong to the same vehicle and journey and you want the history to remain connected between trips.
The working record stays on the browser and device you use. If several people need live shared editing, automatic sync or remote access to the same current record, a cloud system may be the better fit.
Dashboard
Keep travel days, user-entered mileage, stops and spending records together for a quick view of the journey.
Journey log
Log stops with dates, notes and photos so the route and trip history stay connected.
Van systems & maintenance record
Record maintenance dates, mileage and your own next-service reminders. Verify actual service requirements against the vehicle and component manufacturer guidance.
Tank & power notes
Record fresh-water, waste-water, propane and battery or solar readings as planning notes before travel.
Fuel log & budget
Log fill-ups and expenses by category and compare the spending records you entered over time.
Seasonal packing checklists
Reuse editable packing lists by season and trip type instead of rebuilding the same checklist each time.
Journal & bucket list
Keep a private road journal alongside a list of destinations and ideas for later trips.
Document references
Keep registration, insurance and ID reference details you choose to enter, plus an emergency-reference card. Store original documents separately.
Start with one focused task
Planning the build rather than maintaining the ongoing travel record? Use the freeVan Build Cost Planner and read theVan Build Cost Guide. For trip-only budgeting, theTrip Budget Calculator may be enough. Move to VanNest when the same van keeps generating journey, maintenance, fuel and packing records.
How it works
- Buy and download instantly — no account needed.
- Open the included HTML file in a supported browser.
- Start with sample data, or clear it and enter your own van and trips.
- Export backups regularly before clearing browser data or moving to another device.
Planning record, not vehicle or travel-safety guidance
VanNest records the dates, mileage, readings, reminders and document references you enter. It does not inspect the vehicle, diagnose mechanical or electrical problems, determine roadworthiness, calculate safe tank or battery operating limits, or replace manufacturer schedules, qualified mechanics, official inspections, current travel rules or emergency guidance. Verify safety-critical maintenance and travel decisions with the appropriate current source.
Need the connected van record?
One-time purchase, yours to keep. Includes the app, the PDF guide, and free updates.
Buy for $7.49 (50% off) →Questions before buying? Get in touch — or see theFAQ for refunds and delivery.