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Real Life Experience From Life In A Camper Van

Winter Vanlife Essentials
  • by Eric Owensby

Winter Vanlife Essentials

Winter vanlife can be cold, but it’s not something we are willing to miss out on. Here are some of our Winter Vanlife Essentials that help us stay warm.

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When and Where to Van Life
  • by Eric Owensby

When and Where to Van Life

Deciding when and where to van life can be challenging, but for us it’s easier when we base it on activities we love and goals that we’ve set. We love all seasons, each of them come with their own activities. Whether its biking, kayaking, skiing or mountaineering, we enjoy warm summer activities almost as much as we do winter ones.

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A Packing Pro Tip
  • by Eric Owensby

A Packing Pro Tip

Van travel essentials can be a tough topic to tackle because vans are built for your needs and if you pack it right, you always have everything you need. Vans are different from other travel forms because you don’t have to unpack and repack every time you go.  Our two must-haves are adventure gear and clothing options.

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Finding the Perfect Campsite
  • by Eric Owensby

Finding the Perfect Campsite

Van life offers the freedom to explore anywhere the road may lead, but finding the perfect campsite involves careful considerations, especially for full-time remote workers like us. Here are three tips that help us decide where to go when traveling.

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Vanlife for Weekend Warriors
  • by Eric Owensby

Vanlife for Weekend Warriors

For some of you, working remotely from a van is a dream; it was the same for us, which is why we took the leap. But here's the deal – turning that dream into reality can be a bit more complex and costly than it seems.

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So, where do you poop?
  • by Eric Owensby

So, where do you poop?

As soon as you tell someone you live in a van, one of the first questions they ask is where do you poop or do you even have a toilet in there? 

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Demystifying Amps, Watts, and Volts: Keeping Your Van's Electrical System Running Smooth
  • by Dan Wagoner

Demystifying Amps, Watts, and Volts: Keeping Your Van's Electrical System Running Smooth

The key to a reliable van electrical system lies in understanding three fundamental electrical terms: Amps, Watts, and Volts. Think of them as the secret language that keeps your van's appliances happy and humming. Let's break it down with a...

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A Guide to Sizing Electrical System Wires
  • by Dan Wagoner

A Guide to Sizing Electrical System Wires

Hitting the road in your converted van is a dream come true, but a nightmare scenario is electrical problems. Flickering lights, dead batteries, or worse – none of those things add to the adventure. A key element of a reliable...

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Electrical System Sizing Cheat Sheet

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camper van on a beach
  • by Eric Owensby

Solar Panels That Fit Your Unaka Roof Rack

When setting up your camper van with solar power, it's best to start with your roof rack before picking out your solar panels. This way, you can make sure they fit perfectly and also make the most of your roof space.

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Ford Transit Example Roof Rack Layouts
  • by Dan Wagoner

Ford Transit Example Roof Rack Layouts

Our rack kits are designed to give you ultimate flexibility with the design and layout of your rack kit.  To help reduce the endless configurations, we put together some potential examples that may help you narrow down what you want or need.  As always let us know if you have any questions or need help.

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