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
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
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 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
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
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
Campervan Kitchen Pod – Mini Prep Area
Do you want to know more about our Campervan Kitchen Pod Mini-Prep Area? One of our main goals when building out our Ram ProMaster Weekender Van was to keep things simple! If it doesn’t get used … [Read More...] about Campervan Kitchen Pod – Mini Prep Area
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
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
Sliding Door Recessed Cubbyhole Storage
We built a recessed storage cubbyhole into the Sliding door of our Ram ProMaster. Now, the upper part of the Ram ProMaster Sliding door does not have any panels trim. So, to make use of this space … [Read More...] about Sliding Door Recessed Cubbyhole Storage
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
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 Window Installation
The first major installation in our Family Friendly Promaster Conversion Van is the addition of new CR Laurence van windows. Tackling a project like this is very intimidating. So if you haven't done … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Window Installation