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
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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
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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
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
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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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
Van Life Adventures
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
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
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
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
Simple Campervan Wiring : Auxiliary Battery Charging System
The process of converting your van can be daunting, especially the electrical portion. To make things a little easier for our build we have drawn up some Simple Campervan Wiring Diagrams. In this … [Read More...] about Simple Campervan Wiring : Auxiliary Battery Charging System
12v Fridge Best Brands Overview
The design and layout of your Van Conversion will have to work around the fridge you select. With so many designs and price points, it will be difficult to choose a 12v Fridge to suit your needs. … [Read More...] about 12v Fridge Best Brands Overview
Campervan Ventilation – What You Need To Know
It has been said before, but unless you are building a 60 Sq Ft rolling mold farm then you must incorporate a roof vent fan into your Campervan Ventilation System. The addition of a roof vent fan to … [Read More...] about Campervan Ventilation – What You Need To Know
Parking Heater Maintenance
Parking Heater Maintenance. Coming from a Mechanical Service background has taught me the importance of Preventative Maintenance to limit any unexpected downtime of important equipment. In this … [Read More...] about Parking Heater Maintenance
Dometic Fridge CF-25 long term review
It has been 5 years since I purchased this very handy and compact, 12v refrigerator. My Dometic Fridge CF-25 has been mounted for summers in 3 different vehicles and also had used as a garage and man … [Read More...] about Dometic Fridge CF-25 long term review