We use Reliance Aqua-Tainers in our water system in the van and it has served us very well over the last 2 years in the van. It gives us a lot of flexibility when we are camping off grid and fill up water wherever we can. Each jug can hold Read more…
When you are designing the electrical system of your camper van, how much solar and how many batteries to get is a common and reasonable question to ask. There are several schools of thought on this topic depending on who you talk to. The reality is that there is no Read more…
So I am guessing you have been hearing all this talk about the wonders of lithium batteries for RVs. Have you finally thought this might be the right time to upgrade your camper? Perhaps you have decided which of the 5 levels you want to have for you camper’s electrical Read more…
We have owned 5 campers in our 12 years of living on the road. In this video, we talk about all of our old layouts, what worked and what didn’t, our decisions for choosing the best layout for our DIY van build, and things you should consider when planning your Read more…
We met up with friends we met last year in Romania this summer when they came to Croatia for their vacation. They brought their Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo camper and allowed us to make a video tour of it. This is similar to the Mercedes Metris that is available in Read more…
There are 5 different ways to charge your RV batteries: photovoltaic solar, inverter generator, AC converter, alternator DC-DC and wind turbine. Find out what our preferences are and what will work best for you.
Why all the smiling faces? Well, we got the newly released CFX3 fridge from our buddies at Dometic. Dan’s excited that the new compressor and dual zone capability will use less power, Marlene is excited that our 75DZ model has two separate lids and the kids are excited for ice cubes Read more…
If you are new to RV traveling or are considering it, picking the right vehicle can be a really daunting task with so many different styles, makes and models. Each style of RV is designed to suit a certain type of travel and knowing which one is for you isn’t Read more…
One of the biggest obstacles in building your own camper van is the electrical system. Unless you are a professional and licensed electrician, it can be extremely daunting to tackle a job like this on your own. I will start by saying that if you do not feel comfortable in Read more…