Ram ProMaster Cabin Air Filter Change. When it comes to van life conversions, most people focus on the big stuff: solar panels, insulation, or custom storage. But one of the most impactful, and often … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Cabin Air Filter
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Van Life Doesn’t Have To Be Full Time
INSIDE Rooftop Tent Access Ladder + Ventilated Hole Cover
INSIDE Rooftop Tent Access Ladder + Ventilated Hole Cover. One of the things I love most about van life is figuring out creative solutions to everyday challenges. When I decided to add a rooftop tent … [Read More...] about INSIDE Rooftop Tent Access Ladder + Ventilated Hole Cover
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
Roofnest Falcon XL Roof Top Tent Installed On A Ram ProMaster
Roofnest Falcon XL Roof Top Tent on a Promaster Van? Yes, please! No doubt in the future Rooftop Tents will be commonplace atop many Adventure Vans. Why? Because they are awesome. A dry and … [Read More...] about Roofnest Falcon XL Roof Top Tent Installed On A Ram ProMaster
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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
Van Life Adventures
Visiting the Nanaimo Museum
If you find yourself on Vancouver Island and have a few hours to spare, the Nanaimo Museum is a stop worth making. Tucked in the heart of Nanaimo’s downtown, this museum offers a fascinating window … [Read More...] about Visiting the Nanaimo Museum
Kinsol Trestle
Vancouver Island is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Hidden within its dense forests lies a testament to human ingenuity and ambition: the Kinsol Trestle. Located in the Cowichan Valley, this … [Read More...] about Kinsol Trestle
Martin Mars Water Bomber
The BC Aviation Museum, a treasure trove of aviation history, holds a special place in the hearts of airplane enthusiasts. But recently, a new behemoth joined its collection, drawing visitors from far … [Read More...] about Martin Mars Water Bomber
Goldstream Trestle
Nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Goldstream Provincial Park. The Goldstream Trestle Railway Bridge is a hidden gem ready to be discovered. Located just a short drive from Victoria, British … [Read More...] about Goldstream Trestle
Weekender Van Life
Van Solar Panel Install
Van Solar Panel Install. One of the ultimate goals of van life is true independence – the ability to pull over, set up camp, and power all your essentials without a single thought about shore power. … [Read More...] about Van Solar Panel Install
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
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
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
Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector
We built a simple, easy-to-install DIY wind deflector to help reduce noise and vibration caused by the roof rack on our Ram ProMaster camper van conversion. A wind fairing aka wind deflector is a … [Read More...] about Van Roof Rack Wind Deflector
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
Home Projects
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
Weekender Van Life
ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek Review
If you are ordering your ProMaster Options from the factory, you might as well order some of the lesser seen, "luxury" options. ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek When browsing our local … [Read More...] about ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek Review
ProMaster Van Wall Roof Trim Panel
Ideally, the goal when installing the roof and wall panels in our ProMaster Van was to have a seamless trim connection between the two. While the connection isn’t seamless, it did turn out to be a … [Read More...] about ProMaster Van Wall Roof Trim Panel
Maxxair Fan MAXXFAN Deluxe Product Unboxing Initial Review
Unless you want the windows and walls of your van to rain condensation like a tropical depression. Then good ventilation will be a key thing to consider when building out your van. The Maxxair Fan … [Read More...] about Maxxair Fan MAXXFAN Deluxe Product Unboxing Initial Review
Ram ProMaster VanRug
So now the van is here I have to find some time to make all my planned modifications. To make the surface soft and prevent any dents while in the initial stages I picked up a Ram ProMaster Vanrug from … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster VanRug
Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill from IWATANI
Dreaming of some tasty Korean barbeque on one of your van life adventures, check out the Iwatani Smokeless Korean Barbecue grill. Prep your meats and vegetables at home then head out, a tasty … [Read More...] about Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill from IWATANI
Van Radiant Barrier Install
One thing we found out very quickly was how much heat is absorbed by the Van when sitting in the sun. To help mitigate this issue we will install a Radiant Barrier as part of the insulation system in … [Read More...] about Van Radiant Barrier Install
Campervan Conversion Ceiling
Unless you want to stare up at insulation and roof beams, you are going to want to install some type of ceiling in your van conversion. In this How-To Guide, we will detail step by step how we … [Read More...] about Campervan Conversion Ceiling