Travel Guides
Van Life on the Isle of Wight: The Ultimate Island Guide 2026
The Isle of Wight is one of the best van life destinations in the UK. It combines dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, ancient villages, and wild camping
5 min read
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Health & Wellness
Isolation Silence Van Life Mental Health
Van life is supposed to be about freedom, adventure, and self-discovery. But nobody talks about the silence.
8 min read
Travel Guides
A Misty Dawn on Loch Ness
By a UK van life writer, recounting a recent trip through the Scottish Highlands. The first light of dawn crept over the misty waters of Loch Ness
8 min read
Product Reviews
Jump Starter Packs Review for Van Life
A flat starter battery is the most common breakdown for campervans. A portable jump starter pack gets you moving without waiting for roadside assistance.
4 min read
Travel Guides
Jurassic Coast Van Life Guide
The Jurassic Coast is a 95‑mile stretch of England’s southern shoreline that spans 185 million years of Earth’s history.
13 min read
Practical Tips
Keyless Entry Theft (Relay Attacks)
A relay attack is the most common method thieves use to steal modern vans. They don't break a window, pick a lock, or hot-wire the ignition.
6 min read
Van Builds
Kia PV5 Campervan Conversion: Complete 2026 Guide
The Kia PV5 did something unusual in 2026: it won the International Van of the Year award on its debut and, within months, became the vehicle most people
9 min read
Travel Guides
Kielder by Campervan: Forest Stops, Stargazing and Overnight Rules
A Kielder campervan trip works best when you separate three bookings or permissions: daytime forest parking, any Observatory event, and the place you will
3 min read · Revised guide
Travel Guides
Lake District Parking
Parking in the Lake District is the single biggest headache for campervan owners. The national park receives 19 million visitors a year, most of them
6 min read
Travel Guides
Lake District To Yorkshire Dales Scenic Route Guide 2026
The route from the Lake District to the Yorkshire Dales is one of the best scenic drives in England.
4 min read
Travel Guides
Lake District Van Life Guide 2026
The Lake District is England's national park, and it's the reason van lifers come from all over the country.
7 min read
Travel Guides
Lake District to Yorkshire Dales Scenic Van Route Guide 2026: Complete 4-Day Itinerary
The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are England's two greatest national parks, and the drive between them is one of the most spectacular in the UK.
11 min read
Wild Camping
Leave No Trace UK Guide for Van Lifers
The UK countryside is under pressure from the explosion in campervan and motorhome travel. Every van lifer has a responsibility to leave no trace.
4 min read
Health & Wellness
Pets in Parked Campervans: Heat Risk and Planning Days Out
Do not plan a warm-weather outing around leaving an animal in a parked campervan. A van's insulation, size or living-area layout does not establish
3 min read · Revised guide
Health & Wellness
Leaving Pets in Vans Heat Risk — UK Legal Guide and Practical Solutions
Every year in the UK, dogs die in hot cars. The same risk applies to campervans and motorhomes — and in some ways, the risk is higher because vans
8 min read
Solar & Power
LiFePO4 vs AGM Batteries – UK Van Life Power Comparison
LiFePO4: 2,000+ cycles, 100% DoD, £120-500. AGM: 500-1,000 cycles, 50% DoD, £100-200.
4 min read
Wild Camping
Liverpool Docks Campervan Guide — Parking, Wild Camping & City Visit Tips
Liverpool is one of the UK's most visited cities for van lifers. The waterfront — Albert Dock, the Three Graces, the Beatles Story, Tate Liverpool
8 min read
Wild Camping
Loch Lomond Byelaws
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is the most popular wild camping destination in Scotland — and the most restricted.
5 min read
Legal & Tax
London ULEZ and Campervans Guide
Since August 2023, the ULEZ expanded to cover all 32 London boroughs. If you drive a campervan in London, you need to understand the rules.
4 min read
Van Builds
LWB Garage & Shower Room
If you need a shower inside your van and space for bikes or surfboards, a long wheelbase van with a rear garage and mid-mounted bathroom is the layout
9 min read
Budget Builds
Van Maintenance Fund Guide
Van maintenance is a real cost that catches many van lifers off guard. Here is what you should budget.
1 min read
Off-Grid Living
Managing Food Waste in a Campervan
Food waste in a small space goes bad fast. Here is how to manage, reduce, and dispose of food waste properly while living in a UK campervan.
4 min read
Product Reviews
Managing Sibling Arguments
Family van life is a different experience from solo or couple van life. The close quarters, lack of personal space, and constant proximity put pressure
6 min read
Food & Cookery
Mastering Camping Stove Van Life
Cooking in a van transforms the everyday act of making a meal into a ritual of freedom and flexibility.
21 min read
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