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Epic Guide to Van Life Electrical & Solar (How to Get Electricity in a Van)
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Epic Guide to Van Life Electrical & Solar (How to Get Electricity in a Van)

ByJohn Serbell December 13, 2021July 12, 2022

Confused about installing electricity in your van? Check out our guide to everything electrical for tips, how-tos, and awesome diagrams.

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BougeRV Portable Fridge Review: Is This Cheap Vanlife Fridge Worth It?
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BougeRV Portable Fridge Review: Is This Cheap Vanlife Fridge Worth It?

ByJohn Serbell June 10, 2021July 12, 2022

BougeRV offers a low-priced portable refrigerator. But how does it stack up, and can it handle full time vanlife? Read our hands on review to find out!

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Best DC-DC Chargers and Battery Isolators for Vanlife (How to Charge Your Van While Driving)
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Best DC-DC Chargers and Battery Isolators for Vanlife (How to Charge Your Van While Driving)

ByJohn Serbell April 29, 2021July 12, 2022

Adding a smart battery isolator will let you charge your batteries from your van’s engine. Read on to see why you need an isolator and how to install one.

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Mounting an ARB Awning on a High Top Van (Without a Roof Rack)
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Mounting an ARB Awning on a High Top Van (Without a Roof Rack)

ByJohn Serbell August 27, 2018July 12, 2022

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.

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The Best 12V Power Inverters for DIY Campervans and RVs
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The Best 12V Power Inverters for DIY Campervans and RVs

ByJohn Serbell August 7, 2018July 12, 2022

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.

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Vanlife Mold Prevention and Redoing Our Floor: Tips and Lessons
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Vanlife Mold Prevention and Redoing Our Floor: Tips and Lessons

ByJohn Serbell June 26, 2018July 20, 2022

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.

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Insulating Your Van: Everything You Need to Know for Your DIY Van Build
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Insulating Your Van: Everything You Need to Know for Your DIY Van Build

ByJohn Serbell January 24, 2018July 12, 2022

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!

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5 Things We’d Change About Our Van Build (and 5 We Wouldn’t)
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5 Things We’d Change About Our Van Build (and 5 We Wouldn’t)

ByJohn Serbell November 6, 2017July 20, 2022

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.

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On the Road with Our Fan-Tastic Vent: Would We Buy it Again?
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On the Road with Our Fan-Tastic Vent: Would We Buy it Again?

ByJohn Serbell August 14, 2017July 12, 2022

The Fan-Tastic Vent is highly recommended among RVers. But is it the best choice of vent fan if you live in your vehicle full time? Read on to find out!

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11 Space-Saving Storage Ideas for a DIY Van Conversion
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11 Space-Saving Storage Ideas for a DIY Van Conversion

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell July 24, 2017July 12, 2022

Storage and organization are important when you live in a van. These 11 space-saving storage ideas can help you make use of every inch of your van.

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How We Made Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Our DIY Van Build
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How We Made Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Our DIY Van Build

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell June 26, 2017July 12, 2022

The kitchen is an essential part of any van build. See how we built multi-functional kitchen cabinets the look great and are fully customized for our van!

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How to Build an Easy Portable Solar Panel Mount Out of PVC
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How to Build an Easy Portable Solar Panel Mount Out of PVC

ByJohn Serbell June 1, 2017July 12, 2022

Check out our guide on how to make a portable solar panel tilt mount out of PVC and zip ties. Complete with quick-connect wiring. Perfect for van life.

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How to Build a Plywood Battery Box for a DIY Van Conversion
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How to Build a Plywood Battery Box for a DIY Van Conversion

ByJohn Serbell May 15, 2017July 12, 2022

Modern AGM batteries are uber-safe, but there are still many good reasons for a battery box. See how we built a plywood battery box for our van build!

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How to Fit a Queen-sized Bed in Your Van: Badass Pullout Bed Frame Design
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How to Fit a Queen-sized Bed in Your Van: Badass Pullout Bed Frame Design

ByJohn Serbell May 1, 2017January 23, 2023

A queen sized bed? IN A VAN?!? Read our in-depth post to see how we managed to fit a big, comfy bed in our van build and still have plenty of space.

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Your Parents Were Right! Build a Van and Be Whatever You Want
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Your Parents Were Right! Build a Van and Be Whatever You Want

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell March 27, 2017August 4, 2022

Our parents told us we could be anything as long as we worked hard. And they were right. See how we learned many skills and trades in our van build.

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How to Make Your DIY Van Build Easier with Pocket Holes
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How to Make Your DIY Van Build Easier with Pocket Holes

ByJohn Serbell March 20, 2017July 12, 2022

Want the strongest, lightest furniture for your van build? Try pocket hole construction! Check out our guide on using pocket holes in your van build.

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What’s In Those Cabinets? Inside Our Van’s Kitchenette
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What’s In Those Cabinets? Inside Our Van’s Kitchenette

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell February 13, 2017July 12, 2022

Wondering what stove, fridge, sink, faucet, and water tank to get for your van build? In this post, we go over everything we put in our van’s kitchen.

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DIY Van Conversion:  Awesome Cedar Plank Ceiling Installation
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DIY Van Conversion: Awesome Cedar Plank Ceiling Installation

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell January 16, 2017July 12, 2022

The ceiling is one of the most visible and customizable parts of any van. Follow along as we hang some great-looking cedar paneling on our van’s ceiling.

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DIY Van Conversion: Installing Plywood Walls in Our Van
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DIY Van Conversion: Installing Plywood Walls in Our Van

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell January 7, 2017July 12, 2022

A van interior isn’t complete without walls. Check out how we measured, cut, and installed 1/4″ plywood paneling in our van in this step-by-step post.

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Installing Laminate Flooring in Our Conversion Van
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Installing Laminate Flooring in Our Conversion Van

ByJohn & Jayme Serbell December 19, 2016July 12, 2022

Read on to see how we laid down a subfloor, installed beautiful Tarkett T-Lock laminate flooring and amped up the awesomeness in our van!

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