Weekender Van Life

Van Electrical System

In our DIY Van Build, we meticulously put together a dependable and high-performing Electrical System to provide reliable power for all the household appliances in the van. From determining our van … [Read More...] about Van Electrical System

Renogy 500A 12V Battery Monitor Install

We installed a Renogy 500A Battery Monitor with DC Shunt to keep track of the capacity of the 12 Volt Battery Bank in our van. The Renogy Battery Monitor is one of the most popular choices when it … [Read More...] about Renogy 500A 12V Battery Monitor Install

DIY Aluminum Van Roof Rack

We built a Custom DIY Aluminum Roof Rack for our Ram ProMaster Van. It is a lightweight and durable aluminum roof rack rail system that is designed to be modular and easily modified for future … [Read More...] about DIY Aluminum Van Roof Rack

Unistrut Van Roof Rack

DIY Unistrut - Superstrut - Powerstrut DIY Van Roof Rack. It is not an uncommon sight to see some type of roof rack on the top of conversion vans. More cargo, solar panels, or a road shower are just … [Read More...] about Unistrut Van Roof Rack

Prime Design Rear Door Ladder for Ram ProMaster

As part of our upcoming rooftop tent install, We decided to add a Prime Design Rear Door Ladder to our Ram ProMaster. A portable telescopic ladder is a great van accessory, but a permanent ladder … [Read More...] about Prime Design Rear Door Ladder for Ram ProMaster

Camper Van Fridge Installation

Camper Van Fridge Installation. We installed a new Alpicool CX50 12v Compressor RV fridge in our conversion campervan. This new 12v fridge is larger and more efficient than our previous … [Read More...] about Camper Van Fridge Installation

Van Rooftop Tent Bottom Entry DIY

We added a DIY Bottom Entry “pass-through” hole to the Roofnest Rooftop Tent on our Ram ProMaster This custom DIY bottom entry access hole allows for easy access and egress between the van's cab … [Read More...] about Van Rooftop Tent Bottom Entry DIY

Yeti Roady 20

We picked up an imitation Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler to use for day trips and short van adventures. Physically identical to the original Yeti and offering seemingly similar ice retention. Small enough … [Read More...] about Yeti Roady 20

Inflatable Bodyboard Review

The BoardX Inflatable Bodyboard is a convenient way to bring a fun and affordable bodyboard on your next vacation. We picked up two Inflatable Bodyboards to use on some of our Van adventures and … [Read More...] about Inflatable Bodyboard Review

Shakespeare Pitchin Stik

The Shakespeare Pitchin Stik spincast combo is an affordable rod reel combo that is both compact and durable. We picked up two of them as a way to keep some fishing gear in the van full-time. The … [Read More...] about Shakespeare Pitchin Stik

Yeti Yonder Review

Yeti Yonder Review - We picked up some of the new Yonder bottles from Yeti. Are they the best plastic water bottles you can buy? The new Yeti Yonder is a durable and lightweight water bottle that … [Read More...] about Yeti Yonder Review

One Person White Water Raft

We picked up the Boatify One Person White Water Raft to use at the lake this summer. The Boatify One Person Inflatable White Water River Raft is a miniature White Water Raft that is only 6.9 feet … [Read More...] about One Person White Water Raft

NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Genius Boost+ Review

We picked up a NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Jump Starter as a safety measure in the unfortunate situation of having a dead battery. The Boost Plus is a compact Lithium-Ion battery booster pack with enough … [Read More...] about NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Genius Boost+ Review

Energizer Vision Rechargeable Lantern Review

The Energizer Vision Rechargeable Lantern is a 1000 Lumen Rechargeable LED Camping Lantern made for bright 360-degree lighting. It has three lighting brightness modes allowing for long runtime as well … [Read More...] about Energizer Vision Rechargeable Lantern Review

NOCO AC Port Plug Install

We installed a NOCO GPC1 AC Port Plug Power Inlet for the 125V Shore Power to 12v Converter Charger System in our van. The NOCO GCP1 is a simple-to-install 15 Amp plug-in port to run AC power for … [Read More...] about NOCO AC Port Plug Install

Moving Blanket Acoustic Sound Treatment

Moving Blanket Acoustic Sound Treatment Panels. I built some makeshift acoustic sound treatment panels using thrift store picture frames and moving blankets. Moving Blanket Acoustic Sound Treatment … [Read More...] about Moving Blanket Acoustic Sound Treatment

DIY Recycling Bin Storage Rack

We built a Recycling Bin Storage Rack to make it easy to store, hold and sort out our recyclable items. Our Recycling area was starting to get a little unkempt. To fix this we built a… Recycling … [Read More...] about DIY Recycling Bin Storage Rack

Outdoor LED Strip Lights

We installed American Lighting Color Changing Neon Flex Outdoor LED Strip Lights on the front of our house. This waterproof outdoor LED flexible light was easy to install and added impressive light … [Read More...] about Outdoor LED Strip Lights

Cedar Planters DIY

I wanted to bring some greenery to the front of our house with the addition of some large planters. After looking at some different options, I decided to build some Cedar Planters. This project … [Read More...] about Cedar Planters DIY

Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair

Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair. Salt road de-icer has rusted away the bolts that hold our mud flaps and splash guards on our ProMaster. In this post, we document how we repair the mud flaps ready … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair

Coleman Growler Review

Coleman Growler Review - Is It The Best Growler For The Money? One thing that is key for health and well-being is water. It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you live, you gotta stay hydrated! … [Read More...] about Coleman Growler Review

Camper Van Flooring

Adding camper van flooring and campervan floor insulation to your new van conversion is vital to creating a warm, comfortable and inviting space for you to spend quality time with your loved ones. The … [Read More...] about Camper Van Flooring

Ram ProMaster Winter Tire Review

Ram ProMaster Winter Tire Review. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 is an amazing winter tire and is the perfect choice for winter adventures in your Ram ProMaster Van or any adventure van for that matter. … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Winter Tire Review

Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing And Initial Review

Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing The decision to install the Scopema RIB Altair 3P Bed/Seat system was easy to make. The three main criteria for choosing this seat over other seat options were as … [Read More...] about Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing And Initial Review

Installing Our Van Mini Safe

Installing a mini-safe in our van. Automobile break-ins are nothing new and tradespeople have been dealing with theft for as long as there have been skilled trades. Whether thefts are actually … [Read More...] about Installing Our Van Mini Safe

Ram Promaster Wheel Upgrade

Even though it’s not officially winter, old man winter has been here for a month or more. One of the first things I noticed while driving the Promaster for the little time I’ve had it is the poor … [Read More...] about Ram Promaster Wheel Upgrade