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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Van Roof Vent Installation

So you have selected a roof vent fan for your Conversion Van and now you need a little guidance to help you install it? Well, keep reading. In this How-To Guide, we detail Step-By-Step how we … [Read More...] about Van Roof Vent Installation

Van Fridge Sink Unit

We have long known father convenience of having a 12v refrigerator in your vehicle, and it goes without saying that every Van build should have a fridge and sink as part of the galley unit. This … [Read More...] about Van Fridge Sink Unit

Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair

Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair. Salt road de-icer has rusted away the bolts that hold our mud flaps and splash guards on our ProMaster. In this post, we document how we repair the mud flaps ready … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Mud Flap Repair

Car Seat Organizer

Using a Car Seat Organizer for Convenient Storage. After installing our new Campervan Kitchen Pod Mini-Prep Area we realized the side of the unit would be perfect for some type of storage … [Read More...] about Car Seat Organizer

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

Van Window Trim

We built a simple wooden trim for our van conversion window installation. When you look at professional Conversion Van build-outs you will often notice how neat and finished the window trims … [Read More...] about Van Window Trim

Conversion Van Wheel Well Covers

We built some curved Wheel Well Covers for our Conversion Van. Now, we could have just layered the wheel wells with carpet and been done with it, instead, we decided to build……. Conversion Van … [Read More...] about Conversion Van Wheel Well Covers