A buyer’s guide to the 6 best campervan ovens for van life. Living in a campervan doesn’t mean giving up Sunday roasts, homemade muffins, or crispy, fluffy roasties. With a campervan oven, you can bake and roast to your heart’s content. The best ovens for your campervan depends on a few things. Do you want …
If you’ve read what we have, you’ll be convinced that if you’re serious about boondocking, an RV inverter charger is an essential bit of kit. Well we’ve been living in our camper full time since 2018 and we don’t have an RV inverter charger so they’re not what we’d call essential. Living in a van …
If you’re planning to live in a van full time or even for a few weeks at a time, you’ve probably already got your solar setup worked out to keep the battery bank charged. But what about when the weather is against you for days on end? Watching the battery monitor and the overall battery …
If you’re planning on living in a van full time or even for a few weeks at a time, you might want to think about buying and installing an inverter. Most campervan conversions include at least a small battery bank for charging 12v DC appliances and devices. But what about household appliances like charging laptops …
Converting a van into a camper takes a lot of accomplished DIY skills. You’ll need to be a carpenter, metalworker, electrician and plumber. At times you’ll wish you were a magician! If you have all of these skills in abundance, a conversion might be relatively straight forward. Not everyone knows how to build a camper …
Check out our brief introduction to diesel heaters for vans. Living in a camper during cold winter months would be unbearable without a way to keep warm. Sure there are ways to keep warm in a van without a heater. But if planning to spend any length of time winter camping, it’s best to consider …
Whether your campervan is a 2wd or a 4wd, a well equipped 4×4 recovery kit is essential if you ever consider taking your van off a black top road. It doesn’t take much to get stuck in a muddy field, soft sand track or even on a grassy campsite field. But what equipment do you …
A simple breakdown or minor accident could be enough to turn your carefree road trip into a bit of drama. Breakdowns are an inevitable part of van life. Even on short road trips, flat batteries and tyres can happen. And as sure as eggs is eggs, when it happens, you’ll be in the middle of …
If you love RVing, motorhomes and campervan travel, or just getting started with van life, having the best kit can make all the difference to your comfort levels. We’re not talking about plastic sporks and a funky carry case for your wet wipes either. We’re not that kind of van lifers. We enjoy our home …
Looking for perfect campervan gifts for the on-trend traveller in your life? Choosing the ideal presents for campervan owners isn’t always easy. When living in a van, space onboard is limited so you don’t want your gift to take up too much room. Unless you’re buying a present for someone new to the scene, chances …
The idea of living in a van, especially one without many windows, can seem daunting. The notion of living in a small space with hardly any light would be enough to put most people off the idea altogether. Choosing the best van to live in for you and your lifestyle is essential. We chose a …
Packing for van life isn’t quite the same as packing for a short road trip or even a camping weekend. Van life is a long term lifestyle so we need to pack accordingly. Try to make sure your campervan accessories have a dual purpose where possible. Don’t over estimate how many clothes and shoes you need. …
