Mounting an ARB Awning on a High Top Van (Without a Roof Rack)
Trying to figure out how to mount an awning onto your van? We’ve got you covered. Read on to see how we mounted an ARB awning without a roof rack.
How to Sell Everything You Own to Travel in a Van
Want to live vanlife? Downsizing your stuff is the first step. We made over $10,000 selling our belongings to live in a van. Here’s how you can do it to!
9 Vanlife Hacks to Make the Most of Your Home on Wheels
Looking for ways to make your rolling home more efficient? Check out our list of some of our favorite vanlife hacks to help you maximize your space!
The Best 12V Power Inverters for DIY Campervans and RVs
It can be tough to find the best power inverter for your DIY campervan. Read our epic guide to inverters for everything you need to know for your build.
Gnomad Homies: Always the Road
In this Gnomad Homies, we chat with Pete and Tay from @alwaystheroad! Read on to check out their beautiful van conversion, and some great tips on vanlife!
Waste-Free Vanlife: 13 Tips for Ditching Single-Use Disposable Items
Our single-use, throwaway culture is completely insane, but you don’t have to buy into it. Check out our favorite tips for living a waste free vanlife!
Vanlife Mold Prevention and Redoing Our Floor: Tips and Lessons
Dealing with mold is every vanlifer’s worst nightmare. Read about how we dealt with a mold issue on our subfloor with some easy mold prevention strategies.
Reflecting on the 2018 Midwest Vanlife Gathering
The first ever Midwest Vanlife Gathering was a huge success! Thanks to our sponsors, the Forest Service, and all who came out for making it such a great event. Read about the weekend and see some awesome photos!
Gnomad Homies: Mr. And Mrs. Adventure
In this edition of Gnomad Homies, we chat with Brittany and Drew of @MrandMrsAdventure about their time living vanlife in Europe and all over the world. Read on to hear their story!
Gnomad Homies: Trebventures
In this edition of Gnomad Homies, we chat with @trebventures, a nomadic family of four. They live in a self-converted skoolie, and are raising and homeschooling their two kids on the road.
Why We Chose a High Top Conversion Van for Van Life
High top conversion vans are the perfect combination of interior space, low cost, and reliability. Does that make them the best vans for vanlife?
Gnomad Homies: Rock Meets Soil
In this edition of Gnomad Homies, we chat with Jane of Rock Meets Soil about vanlife in her awesome 1989 Tiger conversion, and her recent trip doing vanlife in Australia!
Insulating Your Van: Everything You Need to Know for Your DIY Van Build
Confused about how best to insulate your van? Our guide breaks it all down for you! From the best materials, to how insulation works, to step-by-step instructions, to answers to common questions – everything you need is right here!
From “I Wish” to “I Did”: Change Your Mind, Live Your Dreams
Going after any goal or dream can seem overwhelming and intimidating. But this one simple change in mindset can propel you towards positive action, and taking steps towards where you want to be.
Vanlife with Dogs: Tips, Challenges, and Fun on the Road
Vanlife with a dog is awesome, but there are also tradeoffs and challenges. Read on for our tips, FAQs, and experiences living in a van with our two dogs.
Gnomad Homies: Midwest Wanderers
In this edition of Gnomad Homies we chat with @midwestwanderers! This family of three is traveling the country in their AWESOME self-converted skoolie!
17 Top Gifts for Vanlifers this Holiday Season
Wondering what to get the nomad in your life this holiday? Well, wonder no further! Check out our list of the top gifts that any vanlifer will enjoy!
Vanlife with a Partner: 8 Tips for a Successful Relationship
It’s awesome sharing life on the road with a partner, but there can be some challenges. Read on for our tips on growing a successful relationship in a van.
5 Things We’d Change About Our Van Build (and 5 We Wouldn’t)
After 7 months of living in our van, we know what works and what doesn’t. Here’s 5 things we’d change about our build, and 5 things we’ll never change.
Gnomad Homies: Casa de Civic
In this edition of Gnomad Homies, we chat with Rue of @casadecivic, who lives and travels in a converted Honda Civic coupe!