Wild Camping
Dog Walking Etiquette
Van life with a dog is wonderful — your dog gets to explore new places every day and you have a built-in walking companion.
8 min read
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Van Builds
Dometic Heki Skylights Review
Dometic (formerly part of the Electrolux group) is the leading brand in campervan roof lights and skylights.
4 min read
Wild Camping
Dorset Wild Camping Van Life Guide 2026
Dorset is the quiet powerhouse of UK van life. Stretching 90 miles from the sandy plains of the Piddle Estuary to the dramatic limestone cliffs
7 min read
Food & Cookery
Drawer vs Upright Fridges
The fridge is the most energy-hungry appliance in a campervan and the one you interact with most often.
5 min read
Van Builds
Drop-Down Bed Mechanisms
A drop-down bed (also called an elevating bed or raising bed) mounts above the living area and lowers for sleeping.
4 min read
Product Reviews
Drying Wet Gear in Vans
Drying wet gear in a van is a constant battle in UK winter. That damp towel, those soggy walking boots, the waterproof jacket that's soaked through — they
6 min read
Van Builds
DVLA Motor Caravan Reclassification
When you convert a panel van into a campervan, the DVLA still classifies it as a "Panel Van" or "Light Goods Vehicle" on the V5C logbook.
5 min read
Solar & Power
Earth Bonding in Vans
Earthing and bonding are the most misunderstood aspects of campervan electrical systems. Get it wrong and your RCD does not work, your battery monitor
7 min read
Travel Guides
Norfolk: The Van Lifers Paradise
East Anglia gets overlooked by van lifers heading to Cornwall, Scotland, or Lake District. That's exactly why it's brilliant.
3 min read
Practical Tips
Eco Van Life How To Minimize Your Footprint
Van life is often depicted as an inherently sustainable way to travel. No fixed address means less permanent waste, and living simply seems inherently
6 min read
Travel Guides
Edinburgh Fringe Campervan Parking Guide
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August is the world's largest arts festival. Taking a campervan is the smart move — hotels cost £300/night.
3 min read
Van Builds
Electric Campervan UK: The Complete 2026 Guide to Going Electric
For years, "electric campervan" sounded like a contradiction in terms. A heavy leisure vehicle that needs to roam far from home, powered by a battery
11 min read
Van Builds
Electric Van Life UK: The Complete 2026 Guide to Going Green
Electric van life in the UK has crossed the line from futuristic idea to practical reality. In 2026 you can buy a van built from the ground
7 min read
Legal & Tax
Electric Van Vehicle Tax & VED 2026: What UK Van Lifers Need to Know
For years, one of the quiet bonuses of going electric was a blank space on your tax disc: zero-emission vehicles paid no vehicle excise duty (VED) at all.
6 min read
Practical Tips
Entertainment Without WiFi: Offline Activities for UK Van Life
One of the realities of UK van life is that you will spend evenings without internet signal. Many of the best wild camping spots — the remote beaches
6 min read
Budget Builds
Van Ergonomics: How to Avoid Back Pain on Long Drives
Van seats weren't designed for long-distance comfort. They're flat, unsupportive, and force you into a posture that wrecks your back.
3 min read
Off-Grid Living
Diesel Water Heater (e.g., Webasto Air Top 2000)
By a UK van life writer who has spent countless nights in sub‑zero conditions. Why it matters: Provides reliable, long‑lasting heat using the van’s engine
4 min read
Travel Guides
Essential Van Life Apps: Navigation, Wildlife and Offline Tools
"Your phone is more than a communication device – it’s your map, your mechanic, your nature guide, and your safety net.
9 min read
Wild Camping
Exmoor Coastal Spots
Exmoor National Park is the quietest of England's national parks. It gets a fraction of the visitors that the Lake District, Peak District, or Cornwall
6 min read
Budget Builds
Family Budgeting for Van Life UK
Van life with children can save money — or cost more than a house, depending on how you do it. Here is the real family budget breakdown for UK van life.
3 min read
Van Builds
Fiat Ducato Camper History
The Fiat Ducato is the most popular campervan base vehicle in the UK and Europe. From the iconic 1980s models that launched the motorhome boom
4 min read
Health & Wellness
Campervan Kitchen Fire Blankets: Selection, Access and an Escape Plan
A kitchen fire blanket is one part of a campervan fire-safety plan. It is not a reason to stay in a burning vehicle or go back for equipment.
3 min read · Revised guide
Solar & Power
Flexible vs Rigid Solar Panels UK 2026: Complete Comparison for Campervan Builds
Choosing between flexible and rigid solar panels is one of the first decisions every UK campervan builder faces.
13 min read
Off-Grid Living
Flojet vs Shurflo Pumps
The water pump is one of the most-used components in a campervan. Every time you turn on a tap, flush the toilet, or have a shower, the pump kicks in.
6 min read
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