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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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
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 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
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12V LED Dimmer Switch
We installed a 12V Dimmer Switch for the recessed ceiling-mounted LED Puck Lights in our van. While we have been using the LED Lighting in our van for a while now, they are so bright. At times, too … [Read More...] about 12V LED Dimmer Switch
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
Ram Promaster Wheel Upgrade
Even though it’s not officially winter, old man winter has been here for a month or more. One of the first things I noticed while driving the Promaster for the little time I’ve had it is the poor … [Read More...] about Ram Promaster Wheel Upgrade
Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing And Initial Review
Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing The decision to install the Scopema RIB Altair 3P Bed/Seat system was easy to make. The three main criteria for choosing this seat over other seat options were as … [Read More...] about Scopema RIB Altair 3P Unboxing And Initial Review
Installing A DC DC Charger In Our Van
Install A DC-DC Battery Charger. We have already installed a simple battery isolator to keep our auxiliary battery system charged while we finished other parts of our build before the summer season … [Read More...] about Installing A DC DC Charger In Our Van
17” wheels for Ram ProMaster
While you won’t be hitting them corners in your Ram ProMaster, you can wrap some 17” wheels in lower-profile rubber for a slick look that will have heads turning. 17” Wheels For Ram ProMaster If … [Read More...] about 17” wheels for Ram ProMaster
Van Life Packing Cubes
Van Life Packing Cubes. Do you have every available space stuffed to the brim in a “perfectly organized” chaos? Me too, that is until I started using Packing Cubes. Keeping stuff organized can be … [Read More...] about Van Life Packing Cubes
Chinese Parking Heater Webasto Copy
You can spend a lot of time researching and looking for a well priced gasoline-fueled heater for your camper van conversion. To help save you some time and money. I have taken the plunge and will be … [Read More...] about Chinese Parking Heater Webasto Copy
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