BougeRV 180W Solar Panels Review: Cheap Solar for Vanlife
In this review of the BougeRV 180W solar panels, we examine and test out these affordable solar panels to see how they’ll hold up to full time van life.
Epic Guide to Van Life Electrical & Solar (How to Get Electricity in a Van)
Confused about installing electricity in your van? Check out our guide to everything electrical for tips, how-tos, and awesome diagrams.
Best DC-DC Chargers and Battery Isolators for Vanlife (How to Charge Your Van While Driving)
Having electricity in your van is just plain awesome. It means you can live completely off the grid with lights, a fridge, phones and computers – all while not worrying about electric bills or power outages. Many vandwellers install solar power in their rigs. But sometimes solar just isn’t enough – especially if your budget…
Jackery Explorer 1000 Review: Is This a Legit Option for Vanlife?
Jackery portable power stations have made quite the splash. But can the Jackery Explorer 1000 stand up to life on the road? We test one to find out!
The Best 12V Power Inverters for DIY Campervans and RVs
It’s tough to live without electricity in today’s world, even when you’re traveling in a diy van conversion. And if you want to keep your laptop charged, or if you like to make super healthy smoothies for breakfast, or if you prefer to freshly grind your coffee every morning – you need a power inverter….
How to Build an Easy Portable Solar Panel Mount Out of PVC
It gets hot in the summer. Even hotter inside of a van – no matter how good your insulation and ventilation are. And when the sun’s beating down and making that temperature rise, sometimes you just need to park your van in the shade to help keep it cool. The problem with that, though, is…
How to Build a Plywood Battery Box for a DIY Van Conversion
Where do we house all of the electrical components in our van build? We have two big AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries in our van, and we decided to build our own battery box out of plywood. With a sealed battery like AGM or LiFePO4, a battery box isn’t required. If charged and discharged properly,…
How We Mounted Solar Panels on a Fiberglass Van Roof
Every van is different, and throughout our van build we’ve found that ours poses some unique challenges with the shape and contours of its roof. Nothing is simple when you’re working with a curved surface, and mounting our solar panels was no different. Solar power is a must for van life. Electricity gives us the…