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

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

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

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

Family Friendly Promaster Conversion Van Weekender

For a long while now I have been thinking about setting up a high roof style van as the ultimate family mover with seating and sleeping for four or five. The Weekender Van Life Family Friendly … [Read More...] about Family Friendly Promaster Conversion Van Weekender

Van Hanging Cot

Van Hanging Cot Bunk Bed. As a simple way to add an extra small bed into the van, we designed a hanging cot-style bunk bed. A hanging cot is a perfect way to add an extra, non-permanent, and … [Read More...] about Van Hanging Cot

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

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

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