Living in a camper in the winter isn’t for the faint hearted. Winter camping trips or full-time cold weather RVing doesn’t need to be uncomfortable or something only Ralph Fiennes would consider. We’ve just come out of a Patagonian winter and as we defrosted, we reflected on the whole experience. Cold weather RVing is not … Read More
Whether you intend to live in a van full-time or planning shorter winter road trips, staying warm and cosy is essentials for a happy and comfortable lifestyle. Heating for campervans comes in all sorts of guises. Sure you can build a well insulated van and pile on layers of clothes but this may not be … Read More
So you want to get off the grid and see the world? We don’t blame you and living in a van is a perfect way to do it. Life on the open road is exciting, rewarding and liberating. You can wake up to a new view every day if you want, or hideaway off grid … 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
Condensation and moisture in a van can lead to poor health, mould and even rust if not managed well. Waking up on a cold morning with condensation running down your windows and clinging to every cold surface is no fun. And if you live in a van full-time or spend long periods in cold climates, … Read More
The best van life hacks, tips and tricks make living on the road much easier and more comfortable too. The notion of living in a van can seem daunting, claustrophobic and even stressful. Living in a confined space brings all sorts of challenges to daily life. We’ve been living in our travelling van full time … Read More
One of the major benefits of living in a van and campervan travels is the opportunity to get off grid. Escaping the beaten path, finding solitude in the wilderness or a private sunrise all from the comfort of your own campervan. And best of all – it’s probably completely free! Wild camping is our preferred … 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
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
How much does van life cost? How can you afford to live in a van and travel? Is living in a van expensive? 3 questions we’re often asked. There isn’t a straight answer. At least not one that applies to all van lifers. It’s a bit like asking how much does it cost to live … Read More
Isn’t it funny how people generally shy away from discussing toiletry habits? The portable camping toilet is perhaps even more of a taboo subject given we need to empty them ourselves. So do you know how to empty a portable camping toilet? Maybe how to guides are appropriate. Observing people’s behaviours as they go about … 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