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
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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
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DIY Aluminum Van Roof Rack
We built a Custom DIY Aluminum Roof Rack for our Ram ProMaster Van. It is a lightweight and durable aluminum roof rack rail system that is designed to be modular and easily modified for future … [Read More...] about DIY Aluminum Van Roof Rack
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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
Weekender Van Life
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
12V Converter Charger Install
We had a 12 Volt Converter Charger leftover from a dismantled build, instead of leaving it sit unused, we decided to use it as part of the simple electrical system in our Ram ProMaster. A 12v … [Read More...] about 12V Converter Charger Install
Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill from IWATANI
Dreaming of some tasty Korean barbeque on one of your van life adventures, check out the Iwatani Smokeless Korean Barbecue grill. Prep your meats and vegetables at home then head out, a tasty … [Read More...] about Smokeless Korean Barbecue Grill from IWATANI
12V LED Dimmer Switch
We installed a 12V Dimmer Switch for the recessed ceiling-mounted LED Puck Lights in our van. While we have been using the LED Lighting in our van for a while now, they are so bright. At times, too … [Read More...] about 12V LED Dimmer Switch
Butane Card Stove
A Butane Card Stove is a great gas stove for casual car and van camping. We have been on the lookout for a super small and compact burner to have ready to use when out and about in the van. When … [Read More...] about Butane Card Stove
Van Life Packing Cubes
Van Life Packing Cubes. Do you have every available space stuffed to the brim in a “perfectly organized” chaos? Me too, that is until I started using Packing Cubes. Keeping stuff organized can be … [Read More...] about Van Life Packing Cubes
Rooftop Tent Rolling Storage For Our Roofnest Falcon XL
We built a rolling storage frame for our Roofnest Falcon XL Rooftop Tent. Before actually using our Rooftop Tent we had figured we would leave the tent on the roof full time. I changed my mind about … [Read More...] about Rooftop Tent Rolling Storage For Our Roofnest Falcon XL
Roofnest Falcon Keder Cord Adjustment
Roofnest Falcon Keder Cord / Zipper Adjustment. It seems the tent material attached to the Top Shell of our Roofnest Falcon XL was incorrectly installed. In this post, we share our experience of … [Read More...] about Roofnest Falcon Keder Cord Adjustment
Yeti Rambler Water Bottle Review
I got a new Yeti Rambler Water Bottle. I’ve wanted one forever and It’s so nice 👍 I wouldn’t have purchased one for myself as they are ridiculously expensive. Fortunately for me, my wife is the … [Read More...] about Yeti Rambler Water Bottle Review
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
Weekender Van Life
17” wheels for Ram ProMaster
While you won’t be hitting them corners in your Ram ProMaster, you can wrap some 17” wheels in lower-profile rubber for a slick look that will have heads turning. 17” Wheels For Ram ProMaster If … [Read More...] about 17” wheels for Ram ProMaster
Ram ProMaster Window Installation
The first major installation in our Family Friendly Promaster Conversion Van is the addition of new CR Laurence van windows. Tackling a project like this is very intimidating. So if you haven't done … [Read More...] about Ram ProMaster Window Installation
ProMaster Van Wall Roof Trim Panel
Ideally, the goal when installing the roof and wall panels in our ProMaster Van was to have a seamless trim connection between the two. While the connection isn’t seamless, it did turn out to be a … [Read More...] about ProMaster Van Wall Roof Trim Panel
Van Hanging Cot
Van Hanging Cot Bunk Bed. As a simple way to add an extra small bed into the van, we designed a hanging cot-style bunk bed. A hanging cot is a perfect way to add an extra, non-permanent, and … [Read More...] about Van Hanging Cot
ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek Review
If you are ordering your ProMaster Options from the factory, you might as well order some of the lesser seen, "luxury" options. ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek When browsing our local … [Read More...] about ProMaster Options Upgrades Sneak Peek Review
Campervan Folding Bed Seat
Without a bed, a Campervan is just a van. A great idea to make your conversion van more versatile and family friendly is to install a campervan folding bed seat. So, in this post, we will look at … [Read More...] about Campervan Folding Bed Seat
Telescopic Van Ladder
Telescopic Van Ladder. If you have roof-mounted accessories on your van you are going to want a way to safely access them. A permanent side or rear-mounted ladder is great, but depending on the … [Read More...] about Telescopic Van Ladder