The chassis needed some welding. Here’s how I got it fixed
I noticed some rust on the chassis of my van. The chassis takes the load of the whole van and provides strength and rigidity to the whole structure. I don’t want this to be compromised in any way. So in this post I’ll show you how I got it fixed. If you have anything similar […]
The fridge in my van broke. Here’s how I fixed my Waeco CDF-18
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 […]