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 … Read More
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 other options. Heating for campervans comes in a variety of … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 important. We chose a … Read More
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. … Read More
One of the major decisions when planning a camper van conversion, is whether to install a shower or not. There’s plenty of ways to maintain personal hygiene on the road without a shower so they’re not essential. Take a look at our van life hacks for more advice too. If you do want a shower … Read More
With so much stuff available for campervans it can be hard to know what you really need. Some campervan accessories will make your van life easier. Others will help make it more comfortable. And a few will add a dose of luxury to an otherwise simple way of living. You can find some fun accessories … Read More
Should you have a campervan with a toilet or without? Many van dwellers adapt to living in a van without an onboard toilet. Others wouldn’t leave their drive without a fitted toilet. Whether you want a full size bathroom, an emergency use only solution or something in between boils down to the size of your … Read More
For a couple of years, we had a chemical porta potti in our camper van conversion and the emptying experience was far from pleasant. I hated it, chemicals are expensive and finding places to empty it responsibly was often difficult when we were off grid. We studied the campervan toilet options open to us. There’s … Read More