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How much does a Van Conversion Actually Cost?
One of the biggest questions, and deciding factors, that comes with building a campervan is, “How much does it actually cost?” We love financial transparency so we can know what exactly we’re getting ourselves into before we dive headfirst into something. With rising material costs, tariffs on imported cars, and so much more, campervan build…
Don’t Miss these TOP 5 features in a Sprinter Van Build
There are many ways to plan and accomplish a sprinter van build, and it can be very overwhelming. In this article we are going to highlight the top 5 components, we’re thrilled we incorporated, and share why we recommend them in every sprinter van build. Each of the five components may not have much in…
Best Starlink for Van Life
We live and work full time out of our sprinter van, Summit, and before that we lived and worked on our boat, Pivot. In each situation we had Starlink, and in this article we are going to share the best starlink for van life. Starlink is one of those features that makes you wonder, “How…
Our Guide to RESEARCHING and INSTALLING a 12V Van Air Conditioner
Since our van, Summit, is our full-time home, we knew we needed to install a van air conditioner. While we planned to chase 80, we knew that inevitably, there would be heat spells or tough nights sleeping. An AC gives us flexibility and comfort while living on the road full-time! In this article, we will go over…
The BEST Composting Toilet is the OGO Origin, and here’s why.
We live full-time in our self-converted sprinter van, so having a high-quality toilet is essential to enjoying life. We’ve done a ton of research to determine what is important in a composting toilet and which brand makes the best head. Based on cost, build quality, features, and form factor, we determined the OGO Origin to…
Camper Van Fans: How to STAY COOL in your DIY Van
Keeping your van comfortable is as much an art as a science. When we built our 2023 Mercedes Sprinter Van, we spent many hours analyzing airflow and how we would stay comfortable in all the different environments while living full-time in it. In this article, we share the most popular fans to install in your…
How we Insulated our Camper Van (A Detailed Guide)
As we’ve been building our Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van, our next home, insulation has been a prime concern. If you’ve ever gotten into a car on a hot day, or left for work on a winter morning; it can be uncomfortable. Sure it’ll take only a few minutes to climatize with your cars heater or…
Our SIMPLE, INSULATED, and BEAUTIFUL Camper Van Floor
When building our Sprinter van for full-time living, we found countless ideas for the camper van subfloor. From ‘Do you even need a floor?’ to ‘You need an intricately engineered floor for all these situations’ – there’s endless advice online. We took a reductionist approach and tried to take the best pieces of advice from all the…
Beginners Guide to Powering Your Camper with Solar
We’ve installed two solar arrays from scratch. The first time, we installed 700W of flexible solar, on our boat where we cruised full time for two years. The second time we, installed 825W of Walkable Solar on our sprinter van for full-time van life. We also wrote an electrical e-book for our boating audience, so hopefully, we can share…
Everything you need to know about Camper Van Windows
We’ve installed 6 camper van windows while building our tiny home on wheels, and we’ve learned everything you need to know about van windows. Adding several windows to our campervan was a huge part of our van build design. Whether it’s helping you decide if you need windows or not, what types of windows are…
