Cooking while living in a van can be a challenge. But having the right van life kitchen essentials can make a huge difference. When you’ve got the right tools, you’ll find yourself more motivated to cook rather than head out to eat. This is a win-win situation because you’ll save money, spend more time with …
Buying gifts for RVers is a little different than buying presents for anyone else. They don’t have a lot of space, so everything they bring along with them has to count. We’ve been taking our camper around the country for years, so we’ve got lots of insight on what makes a great RV gift and …
If you’re not an RVer yourself, you might struggle with the best RV gifts for campers. Life on the road is so different from life in a house or apartment, so it’s no wonder you might not have any idea where to start. We’ve been living in our camper and traveling the country for years, …
Finding the perfect gift for the campervan enthusiast in your life is no easy task. They’re already a bit different, so traditional possibilities like ties and perfume aren’t likely to move the excitement needle too terribly much. Still, you want to buy them something they’ll actually use — but what? Fear not, for we have …
Depending on how long you’ve been RVing, it may not take a lot of imagination to picture the following scenario: You’ve reached your campsite, and you need to hook up to the water spigot. You go to connect your hose, but you find that the spigot is warped, stripped, threadless, or otherwise unconnectable. This is …
If you’re like most people, you opted to buy an RV because you wanted the freedom that the open road could provide. So why are you stuck doing the same chores you had to do back at home? Unfortunately, vacuuming is right up there with death and taxes as an inescapable fact of life. That …
When you’re traveling the country, it’s important to know what you can expect when it comes to the weather. Otherwise, you might head out in shorts when you actually need a jacket or wear your nice shoes when you should be toting an umbrella. As avid travelers, we know too well what it’s like to …
Using solar panels to provide at least some of your camper’s electricity can make for a peaceful, off-grid experience. Without the need to hook up, daily driving, or noisy portable generators, you can keep your leisure batteries charged without paying for campgrounds and enjoy some of nature’s best boondocking locations. A few components are needed …
Looking for the best portable grill for RV camping trips? Find the perfect RV grill for your next road trip with our comprehensive guide! Kitchen space is limited in RVs and campers, and using a campervan oven or stove indoors in a hot climate can be uncomfortable. Being able to cook outdoors is a massive …
Finding a suitable, comfortable cassette toilet for your RV camper is crucial. While some people are pretty happy managing with public restrooms or the great outdoors, others want a functioning toilet they can use in the comfort of their RV. One option is a cassette toilet, sometimes called a cartridge toilet. Some are entirely portable, …
A buyer’s guide to buying the best portable solar generator for camping. You need electricity in your camper to run your appliances. A 12v fridge, a few small devices, and maybe a roof vent will make living in a van more comfortable. But an electrical installation in a camper or RV is a significant part …
Whether you’re living in a camper full-time or use it for gallivanting around on relatively short road trips, things go wrong. Constantly on the move, the camper’s interior is permanently exposed to vibrations, bumps, and twists. So things inevitably go wrong from time to time. However, there’s a simple way to avoid the drama that …