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
Mounting A Rooftop Cargo Carrier To The Roof Of Our Van
Mounting A Rooftop Cargo Carrier To The Roof Of Our Van. Now we have the base frame for our Roof Rack done, we need to install a Rooftop Cargo Box on top of our ProMaster Van. The mounting hardware … [Read More...] about Mounting A Rooftop Cargo Carrier To The Roof Of Our Van
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
12v Kettle For Car, Auto and Van Life
We got a 12v Electric Car Kettle for Our Van and we love it! Using a gas burner to boil water is great and often the most versatile option. But in some cases using 12v might be better. Consider a … [Read More...] about 12v Kettle For Car, Auto and Van Life
Installing USB Chargers and 12V Sockets
Everybody has more than one device these days, so to facilitate ease of charging we decided to hardwire in Quick Charge 3.0 USB chargers and 12v sockets. And, by hardwiring and installing USB Chargers … [Read More...] about Installing USB Chargers and 12V Sockets
Ram ProMaster Remote Start
When going through the options we wanted for our Ram ProMaster there was no selection for remote start on the Ram Trucks website. luckily for us, our salesman advised us that it was an available … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Remote Start
Campervan Folding Bed Seat
Without a bed, a Campervan is just a van. A great idea to make your conversion van more versatile and family friendly is to install a campervan folding bed seat. So, in this post, we will look … [Read More...] about Campervan Folding Bed Seat
Installing Sound Deadening In Our Camper Van Conversion
Even with automotive insulation and sound deadening installed on the floor of our Promaster van, it is still very loud. The sound of rocks bouncing up into the wheel wells is so loud it could almost … [Read More...] about Installing Sound Deadening In Our Camper Van Conversion
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
Rooftop Tents – Clamshell / Wedge Style Rooftop Tents
Rooftop tents. It was a huge decision to drop five large on our new Roofnest Falcon XL Rooftop Tent and as with most of the purchases we have done for our Weekender Van Life Ram ProMaster Conversion, … [Read More...] about Rooftop Tents – Clamshell / Wedge Style Rooftop Tents