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"WHERE TO NEXT?"
I’ve routinely been astonished by the view unfolding in front of me from the seat of our 2020 Mercedes Sprinter, affectionately named...
Roger Burnett
Apr 15, 20222 min read
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5 INCREDIBLE And Affordable DIY Van Life Hacks
1. Install Hooks, Anchor Points, And Carabiners Throughout Your Van Installing hooks and putting anchor points down is the best hack...
Lexie Doehner
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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Vanlife Budgeting: A Breakdown of the Most Common Van Life Costs
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked at Drifter: “Once I’ve got my van, how much does it cost to live a life on the road?”...
Michael Catford
Mar 8, 20223 min read
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How To Install A Roof Mounted Awning - WITHOUT A Roof Rack
PART 1: Promaster - Roof Mounted Awning - “FIAMMA-480S” (w/o roof rack): The first step in installing the FIAMMA awning on a Promaster is...
Lexie Doehner
Feb 26, 20223 min read
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Adventurous Van Life Couple Working While Traveling On The Road
🚐 Van Life Meets Business Life – A Real Look at Working from the Road 🚐 Everyone loves a great collaboration—especially when it...
Roger Burnett
Jan 29, 20223 min read
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5 Ways To Get Wifi On The Road
If you road trip a lot, chances are you’ve thought about how to get Wifi in your van. If you spend the majority of time working on the...
Lexie Doehner
Jan 17, 20223 min read
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6 Clever Exterior Features That Add Space To Your Campervan
Any campervan owner will tell you that perhaps the defining challenge of life on the road is the battle for space. Compacting a bedroom,...
Michael Catford
Jan 10, 20223 min read
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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...
Lexie Doehner
Jan 3, 20224 min read
6,872 views

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...
Michael Catford
Dec 29, 20213 min read
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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...
Lexie Doehner
Dec 16, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Dec 9, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Nov 15, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Oct 30, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Oct 19, 20213 min read
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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,...
Michael Catford
Sep 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
Sep 10, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
May 31, 20214 min read
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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...
Michael Catford
May 18, 20214 min read
687 views

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...
Michael Catford
May 3, 20214 min read
832 views
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