Try these 10 creative RV clothes storage ideas that won’t take up valuable space! From clever hacks to top tips, you’ll find the perfect solution for your camper’s closet. As an RVer, you’re undoubtedly familiar with the challenge of finding the storage space to fit all your clothing. It can be challenging to come up …
The best van life hacks, tips, and tricks make life on the road much easier and more comfortable. 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 traveling van full-time since 2018 …
Cargo ship travel isn’t a common mode of transport for getting around the world these days, not for passengers at least. Our camper van Baloo had to sail across the Atlantic to be our home on our South American adventure. Rather than let her travel alone, we decided to join her. I know it sounds …
Do you want to know how to winterize a camper? This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through winterizing your RV, from protecting it from rodents and draining the water tanks to protecting your plumbing from the cold. For many camper owners, the beginning of October marks the end of another season of travel. As the …
Do you want to know how to heat a camper without electricity? You can still enjoy all the benefits of RV living even when there’s no shore power available. With a little bit of preparation, you’ll be nice and cozy all winter long. RV living out of season brings more space, fewer people, lower costs, …
The best drive away awnings provide extra space when camping in a smaller campervan, motorhome, or car. This guide will help you find the perfect awning for your needs. Drive away awnings are a handy way of expanding your space, especially when driving a smaller campervan or car camping. They give you more room to …
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 …
While living on the road is typically cheaper than maintaining a traditional household, it’s not free. So how do you finance your trips if you’re not retired or don’t have a ton of savings? How do you make money living in a van? It’s easy: You find van life jobs. Making a living while RVing …
Van life with a dog can be a rich and rewarding experience — so long as you properly prepare for it. Pups have unique needs, just as you do, so it’s important that you take that into account if you’re planning on living on the road with a dog. Preparation for traveling with a pooch …
When the colder months come around, most RV owners reluctantly turn their attention to winter storage. For those who continue using their vehicles all year round, living in a camper during the winter is a fact of life. But if you’re no snowbird and definitely not one for cold weather camping, you’ll need to find …
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, …
For a couple of years, we had a Thetford cassette toilet in our Unimog camper. The emptying experience was far from pleasant. We hated it. Chemicals are expensive, and finding places to empty them responsibly was often difficult when we were off-grid. Because we live in our van full-time, it was a compromise too far for us. So when we were …