December 25, 2019
If you are like me and want to make sure you have a place to shower while you are on the road, you will want to keep reading. After much back and forth, I decided to build a full-featured shower for my camper van conversion. In the beginning, I had planned on purchasing a portable […]
December 24, 2019
For the bed in my custom build camper van, I decided on a fixed bed. I didn’t want a bed that had to be set up and then broken down to use as a table. While these types of beds do have their advantages and are certainly nice, it wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted […]
December 21, 2019
If you have ever stayed in a camper during the hot summer heat, you know that having an air conditioner can be a very welcoming amenity. It can be brutal during the summer months without a way to cool your camper and it can be downright miserable, making enjoying it nearly impossible. An air conditioner […]
December 17, 2019
If you are looking to purchase or build a camper van, electricity is likely a concern for you. Whether it be grid power or off-grid power, you will likely need some way to power your devices and do normal things that you would do while living in a standard home. Electricity is often one of […]
December 17, 2019
Installing a floor in a camper van has multiple steps as you will need to first install a subfloor before installing the finished floor. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to flooring on a van build. There are many different ways to approach it and the following list will detail many of the popular […]
December 16, 2019
An RV, also known as a recreational vehicle, is a mobile living space that can be pulled or driven from place to place. These recreational vehicles may also be known as campers, motorhomes, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, travel trailers and yes, camper vans. A camper van is considered an RV since it has a livable […]
November 27, 2019
A common question that one might have when they are searching for a camper van is whether or not it will have a bathroom. Most people are aware that larger motor homes, as well as travel trailers, fifth wheels and other medium to large sized RVs have some sort of shower and toilet available to […]
November 21, 2019
If you are considering purchasing a camper van or even renting one for a trip, you may be wondering if it will be easy to drive. We know that motorhomes come in different sizes and the larger motorhomes may be intimidating for someone who isn’t experienced with driving something of such a large size. However, […]
November 5, 2019
If you are converting a van into a camper van, you may have considered installing a swivel seat. Of course, this will depend upon your planned layout but most people will benefit from having a swivel seat because they make use of the front seats and add more living space to your van. They also […]
November 4, 2019
Since camper vans are so small and can be similar to driving a car around, one might think that they can be parked anywhere. This is true if you are only concerned with parking your camper van during the day time. Most camper vans can fit into standard parking spots so you should have no […]
November 3, 2019
When I first became interested in purchasing a motorhome, I assumed a class B would be the least expensive way to go. After all, a class B motorhome is the smallest type that you can buy. Why wouldn’t they be the cheapest? I assumed that the smaller the RV, the lower the price. However, what […]
October 29, 2019
When I first considered the RV lifestyle, my mind was already leaning towards a class C type motorhome. I felt like this type of RV would give me the most space and provide me with all the comforts of home that I was used to. However, it wasn’t long into my search that I realized […]