New Van: Electrical System
Here’s the details on our newest Promaster’s electrical system..
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Camper Van Hydronic Heating System
This all-in-one heating system provides us with hot water, hot air and radiant flooring!
New Van: Camping World Product Links
If you haven’t seen already, we just finished building our new van! We are so excited to share it with you and wanted to touch on some of the details that went into it. Check out the full van tour on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roDSYQP2nhE&t=903s Many of the products used in our build were supplied through our partners at Camping World. All of the items on this list have clickable…
Hole-In-The-Rock Rd and Reflection Canyon
We discovered this road while researching Reflection Canyon, a picturesque bend on the edge of Lake Powell.
Our Guide to Portland
. . We love it so much that we’ve decided to compile a list of all our favorite spots . .
Mobile Internet and Van Security
Mobile HotSpot Working from the road means we need internet most of the time. We are also creatures of comfort and typically wind down each night with a good movie/show/documentary. A lot of the work we do can be done from our phones, but many tasks are made much easier with our laptops. Not to mention watching movies on our phones is not quite as enjoyable. Instead of searching for public wifi to…
Our Favorite Easy Van Meals
Having some easy go-to meals that don’t require a ton of preparation, ingredients or dishes can make life a little easier . .
West Coast Dump Stations
We’ve been working on a map that includes all the dump stations we’ve used throughout our travels, and we wanted to share it with you!
Our Van Toilet of Choice: Composting
We decided a toilet would be necessary so that we wouldn’t have to rely on public restrooms. We wanted our van to feel as comfortable and homey as possible, especially since we were going to live in it full time.
Van Electrical System
This is the most recent electrical system I installed in another Promaster van. We made a video to document the installation and explain the system and also included a wiring diagram and parts list.
Tool Time!
It can be difficult to budget for the tools you’ll need if you’re not sure what you’re getting into, so I put together a list of everything I use to build vans to help you better budget for your own project.
Oregon to California Costal Road Trip
We’ve done this drive a few times before and like to take the coastal route whenever possible!
Our Must Have Items for Van Life
These things just make life a little easier, and are worth the precious real estate they take up in our small space..
Overnight Parking
When starting your journey into mobile living, it can be tricky to figure out where you can and can’t park for the night. Luckily there are tons of resources available these days that will get you headed in the right direction!
Pros & Cons Of Van Life
.. So you want to know if living in a van is as dreamy as it looks on social media?
Van Decor & Ceramics
.. I was so excited to “decorate” the van when we finished our build, but I knew I had to keep it super minimal and only add a few accents here and there.
The Cost of Our Van Build
.. it is 100% possible to build a fully functioning home on wheels for a fraction of what we spent. A lot of the items you’ll see listed below can be considered luxuries and not completely necessary. It just depends on your budget and what is important to you.
Building Cabinets
See what went in to building our cabinets..