Having a fridge in my van-home is essential, just like it is in a house-home. But it’s one of those things we don’t fully appreciate it until it breaks. And sometimes… they break. It’s why I reckon, with appliances like this, it’s usually worth getting something that is good quality. Waeco are known to make some […]
It’s ready: How to Live in a Van and Travel – ebook available now!
Here it is. This is what I’ve been working on for the past several months (that’s an understatement). Introducing my 2nd book: How to Live in a Van and Travel If you want to do something similar to what I’ve done – live a mobile life full of adventure and freedom – or just escape […]
Recommended products: camping and van living
Here are some of the products I either use myself or recommend for those who want to live and travel in a campervan. Camping chair I have a couple of these I keep on the van’s roof-rack. They are cheap but mine seemed to have lasted a long time. Another good place to buy these […]
Europe in a campervan. Where to go for winter
Last winter, in my van, I went to Morocco. It has to be THE place to go for completely escaping winter – see this post: 3 months in morocco by campervan – here’s what I did during winter. But where to go this winter? I’ve been in the UK for summer. But now it’s cold and […]
How I fixed my propex (compact 1600) campervan heater – not igniting
I bought a second hand Propex heater (see my other post: Heating my van. Here’s how I installed a Propex heater) but it wouldn’t ignite. This post goes over how I fixed it. If you also have a Propex heater with this problem, this post might help. Disclaimer: I’m not a gas engineer and I’m […]
Heating my van (the proper way). Here’s how I installed a Propex heater
Last winter I didn’t need heating because I was in Morocco. But the winter before that was cold. I used to wake up in the night and have to turn the gas hobs on to warm up. But that’s all about to change. This post goes over how I fitted a Propex heater in my […]
Van leaking oil. Parts not available. Here’s how I spent the past 5 weeks trying to get it fixed
Vans break and they leak oil. It’s a thing that happens. My van was leaking oil from the rear differential. It has been getting worse for over a year. I’ve had a frustrating past few weeks trying to fix my van. This post goes over how I fixed a worn pinion flange (leaking oil) on […]
Van tour: Phil’s DIY camper – but wait till you see the shower
When you’re converting a van into your home, finding different ways to use every day items goes a long way. It helps to be constantly looking around and asking yourself ‘what can I use that for?’ or ‘how can I adapt this to make it work in my van?’ That’s what Phil did. After 5 […]
Van upgrades: can you tell these shelves were made from an old pallet?
Wood is not only a great material to make things from (easy to cut and shape, looks good, lasts a long time etc.) but you can often get it for free. I want to show you how you can make nice things quickly, cheaply (for your van/house) from any old scrap bits of wood – […]
My leisure batteries are dead. Here’s how I chose new ones and replaced them
Everything in the living space of my van (fridge, computer, lights pump etc.) is powered by 2 big leisure batteries that are charged from the 200W of solar panels on the roof. But batteries don’t last forever and these batteries are now completely dead. If you live full time in a van, changing the batteries […]
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