What Is A Solar Generator? Best Powered Boxes To Take Camping
Many van lifers, including the two of us, jumped straight into using solar to power our electronics. Solar power can be one of the best solutions for a van because…
How To Wire 12 Volt LED Lights In Your Campervan Conversion
Proper lighting sets the mood for the interior of your campervan. Bright white lights can make your van look sterile. Warm lights can be easier on the eyes. Dimmable or secondary lighting makes it more pleasant to read at night. Find out the best lighting setup for you.
How To Install A Battery Isolator In Your Conversion Van
What Is A Battery Isolator? Battery isolator systems allow you to charge the secondary batteries in your van when the motor is running. There are many variations of hooking a…
Do You Need A Van You Can Stand Up In?
A common question when looking for a campervan is "do I need a van I can stand tall in?" The answer to this is going to depend on a number of factors including where you're taking your van, budget, if anything is going on the roof and more. Learn the most common methods of deciding on a van in this article.
How To Buy A Used Campervan
Read our post on the best van to live in. Once you have a general idea of what van you want to buy, it’s time to start hunting! First, lets…
What Is The Best Van To Live In?
Find out the pros and cons of living in a cargo van, conversion van, Sprinter, Promaster, or Transit van. How much can you expect to pay for each one? How hard is it to do a DIY van build in these vehicles? Overview of VW buses, skoolies, and how to live in your own vehicle.
Cooking In A Campervan: Camp Chef Portable Oven Review
The camp chef oven works similar your household oven, albeit smaller. It is highly insulated to keep the temperature in and can cook for hours on end. We think it’s best for people who have the space and are able to tow around a tank of propane. It would make a great addition to a large campervan kitchen setup.
Van Life Blog: Interview With The Dirty Darlings
Matt and Megan left their home in San Fransisco with the goal of seeing the whole US in their 2006 Mercedes Sprinter van. So far they've been to 18 states and giving tips and tricks on photography and living in a campervan conversion.
Installing A Campervan Water System [Sink & Plumbing Diagrams]
A constant supply of water is probably the most important thing you are going to need in your campervan. This DIY guide to installing a campervan water system will show you how to collect water and install a gravity-fed sink, hand sink pump, foot sink pump and 12V electric sink pump.
Van Life Blog: Interview With Rock Meets Soil
This week we interviewed Jane from Rock Meets Soil. She has been living and traveling all over the US and Australia in over 15 different camper vans. She knows a thing or two about van life! Find out what it's been like living in a van, where to find places to sleep and the difference between van life in Australia!