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…
The Best 12 Volt Portable Refrigerators for Vanlife, Camping, or RVing
There’s nothing like having a 12 volt refrigerator in your van or at your campsite to really bring the comforts of home on the road. Refrigeration means you can store fresh food and other cold items – like vegetables, dairy, meat, “booch,” and beer. It means you don’t have to fuss with a cooler full…
Vanlifer’s Guide to Sleeping, Camping, and Overnight Parking
So you bought a van, converted it to your new home, and now you’re about to hit the road. But once you’ve left the comfort of stationary dwelling, you’re faced with that looming question: Where do you sleep? No need to worry – there are plenty of places all over North America for you to…
How to Sell Everything You Own to Travel in a Van
The seed has been planted! “That’s it! I’m ready for a big change! I’m going to buy a van, turn it into a tiny home on wheels and I’m going to travel wherever I desire!” Yes! Such an exciting time! Once you get your van built out you’ll have to move in all of your…
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….
Waste-Free Vanlife: 13 Tips for Ditching Single-Use Disposable Items
You may be drawn you may be drawn to full time vandwelling by the idea of living in a minimalistic way that’s more in tune with the environment. But once you’ve moved into your diy camper van and are face-to-face with your own trash every day, you’re hit by some hard truths about modern society….
Insulating Your Van: Everything You Need to Know for Your DIY Van Build
If you want to stay comfortable in your van no matter the weather, you need to insulate. Insulation is one of the most important steps of any van build, and it pays to take the time to do it right. There’s also a lot of confusion and debate over the best way to insulate a…