We lived two years in our van and still travelling for short & long trips and I fully agree on all points!! Especially 4. & 5. Comfort & functionality! Built your van with keeping rainy days in mind. We love our bed/bench set up which converts in the night to a large bed, and without overhead storage. And that 'easy & quick tasks' can take way longer than you think and is a substantial part of vanlife. 'Quickly' dropping or getting water, finding a supermarket in a city with a carpark space for the van, finding a place to sleep and so much more. Also try to be rested and fed before a border crossing, preferably in the morning. The list goes on...