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How To Get Electricity When Living In A Van ⚡️

Jan 3, 20224 min read

How To Get Electricity When Living In A Van ⚡️

When you’re living on the road, having enough power supply to charge electronics is a common concern among van lifers. Generating power...

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The Unglamorous Aspects of Van Life (And How to Prepare for Them)

Michael Catford

Dec 29, 20213 min read

The Unglamorous Aspects of Van Life (And How to Prepare for Them)

Scroll through Instagram and you’ll get the impression that van life is an endless procession of sun, smiles and stunning views, and it’s...

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5 Steps To Take To See If Van Life Is Right For You

Lexie Doehner

Dec 16, 20213 min read

5 Steps To Take To See If Van Life Is Right For You

Have you ever considered if this lifestyle is for you? It feels like almost everyone wants to buy a van to travel now a days. But how do...

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The 6 Best Tools to Plan an Epic Road Trip

Michael Catford

Dec 9, 20213 min read

The 6 Best Tools to Plan an Epic Road Trip

Windows down, music playing, your hand doing that flying thing into the breeze – road trips are an epic way to travel. By driving through...

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Campervan Security: How to Stay Safe on Your Next Van Adventure

Michael Catford

Nov 15, 20213 min read

Campervan Security: How to Stay Safe on Your Next Van Adventure

Van life can seem like a dream: four wheels, the open road and a world of possibilities. But all it takes is one unfortunate incident to...

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Campervan for a Cold Winter

Michael Catford

Nov 9, 20213 min read

8 Ways to Prepare Your Campervan for a Cold Winter

While summer might get all the glory, why should your campervan experience be restricted to the warmer parts of the year? Spending time...

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Maximize Your Campervan Space with These 9 Creative Bed Ideas

Michael Catford

Oct 30, 20213 min read

Maximize Your Campervan Space with These 9 Creative Bed Ideas

Sleeping. We spend a third of our lives doing it, so the necessary equipment deserves thought and investment. The battle between beds and...

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Michael Catford

Oct 19, 20213 min read

10 Tips for Enjoying Van Life with Pets

As any pet owner will tell you, life isn’t complete without our furry (or feathery, or scaly) friends. While space might be at a premium...

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The 11 Must-Haves in Your Campervan Roadside Emergency Kit

Michael Catford

Sep 12, 20213 min read

The 11 Must-Haves in Your Campervan Roadside Emergency Kit

That feeling of self-reliance is one of the most alluring things about life on the road. If your campervan is appropriately kitted out,...

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A Quick (But Complete) Guide to Campervan Fresh Water Systems

Michael Catford

Sep 10, 20213 min read

A Quick (But Complete) Guide to Campervan Fresh Water Systems

Most of us don’t think too much of it as it pours from our taps and shower head at home. It’s only when we lose this easy access that we...

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Beat the Heat: 12 Tips for Keeping Your Camper Van Cool

Michael Catford

May 31, 20214 min read

Beat the Heat: 12 Tips for Keeping Your Camper Van Cool

Most of us camper van owners like to think we’re pretty cool… but are we really? Your camper van probably doesn’t boast the amazing...

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21 Camper Van Kitchen Essentials (Plus Some Awesome Extras)

Michael Catford

May 18, 20214 min read

21 Camper Van Kitchen Essentials (Plus Some Awesome Extras)

Your camper van doesn’t have a toilet? No problem, your campsite probably has bathroom facilities. Don’t have a shower either? Not a...

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20 Clever Storage Space Tips for Your Campervan

Michael Catford

May 3, 20214 min read

20 Clever Storage Space Tips for Your Campervan

As any campervan owner knows, life on the road is an exercise in organization. 300-400 cubic feet – the volume of a medium-sized...

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The 12 Most Useful (and Awesome) Features to Add to Your Campervan

Michael Catford

Apr 19, 20214 min read

The 12 Most Useful (and Awesome) Features to Add to Your Campervan

Every van lifer does it. You scroll endlessly through Instagram, hunting for the next amazing addition to your home on wheels. You see a...

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Should I Have a Campervan Shower? And Which One Is Best?

Michael Catford

Mar 26, 20214 min read

Should I Have a Campervan Shower? And Which One Is Best?

There’s perhaps one aspect of campervan life that puts more people off than any other: the lack of a shower. If you’re someone who enjoys...

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Campervan Security: 10 Tips to Keep You, Your Van and Your Valuables Safe

Michael Catford

Mar 21, 20214 min read

Campervan Security: 10 Tips to Keep You, Your Van and Your Valuables Safe

A life on the road can be a carefree existence… until something bad happens. Perhaps you notice that the door is ajar or that the window...

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How to Choose the Right Toilet for Your Campervan

Michael Catford

Feb 5, 20212 min read

How to Choose the Right Toilet for Your Campervan

The humble toilet is perhaps the most underappreciated of all of humanity’s inventions. The one in your home is actually quite the...

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What Type of Insurance Do I Need for My Campervan?

Michael Catford

Jan 15, 20212 min read

What Type of Insurance Do I Need for My Campervan?

Getting insurance is perhaps the least fun part of your campervan journey… but it’s also the most important. Without it, one bad turn,...

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ProMaster vs Transit vs Sprinter: Which Van Should I Choose as My Camper?

Michael Catford

Dec 13, 20202 min read

ProMaster vs Transit vs Sprinter: Which Van Should I Choose as My Camper?

Building your dream campervan begins with choosing the right base – the foundation upon which your home on wheels will be created. And in...

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Custom vs. Manufactured Vans: Which is Best For You?

Jessie Leonard

Dec 6, 20204 min read

Custom vs. Manufactured Vans: Which is Best For You?

Social media platforms like Instagram and Youtube are full of beautiful van tours but there are some answers that are hard to get through...

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