Solar & Power
Rigid vs Flexible Panels
The biggest debate in campervan solar after "MPPT vs PWM" is "rigid vs flexible panels. " Each has passionate advocates and a set of real trade-offs.
7 min read
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Budget Builds
Roof Antennas for Van Life: Poynting and Beyond
A roof antenna is one of the best upgrades for van life connectivity. The Poynting OMNI-496 with a Huawei B535 router is the standard setup used
3 min read
Van Builds
Roof Lantern Condensation Prevention
Roof lanterns and skylights are wonderful for bringing light into a campervan, but they are also the number-one spot for condensation.
4 min read
Solar & Power
Roof Rack Solar Mounts
Roof rack solar mounting is the best option if you cannot or will not drill holes in your van roof. The panels mount to the roof rack cross-bars instead
7 min read
Food & Cookery
Root Vegetable Storage in a Van: Keeping Potatoes, Onions & Squash Fresh for Weeks
Root vegetables are the most practical fresh ingredients for van life. Potatoes, onions, carrots, and squash store for weeks without refrigeration, take
8 min read
Van Builds
Rust Treatment (Kurust)
Rust is the enemy of every campervan conversion. UK conditions — road salt, coastal moisture, and predictable rain — mean that even well-maintained vans
6 min read
Van Builds
Two Paths to Mobile Living
By a UK van life writer who has experienced both lifestyles. When considering mobile living in the UK, many people assume they must choose between
5 min read
Practical Tips
Safe Boxes (Bolted to Chassis)
A safe bolted to your van's chassis is the best place for your passport, vehicle documents, backup credit card, and emergency cash.
6 min read
Practical Tips
Safety First on the Road
By a UK van life writer who has helped dozens of travelers prepare for safe journeys. Van life offers unparalleled freedom, but it also demands
5 min read
Van Builds
SCA Elevating Roofs Review — Pop-Top Roof Conversions for UK Vans
SCA (Specialised Campers Accessories) is one of the UK's best-known pop-top roof manufacturers. Based in Lancashire, they have been manufacturing
8 min read
Practical Tips
Scanning Old Logbooks for Van History
A full service history with old V5C logbooks adds hundreds of pounds to a used van's value. Here is how to get digital copies and build a complete history
4 min read
Travel Guides
Scottish Bothies & Van Life: Combining Mountain Shelters with Campervan Travel
Scottish bothies are simple, unlocked mountain shelters maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA).
7 min read
Travel Guides
Scottish Highlands Van Life Guide 2026
The Scottish Highlands are the wildest place in the UK. With towering mountains, ancient castles, endless lochs, and some of the best roads in Europe
5 min read
Wild Camping
Scottish Machair: The Best Wild Camping Spots
Machair is the low-lying grassy coastline found on the west coast of Scotland. It's flat, fertile, and beautiful — and it's one of the best places
2 min read
Wild Camping
Wild Camping in Scottish Pine Woods — Caledonian Forest Guide for Van Lifers
Scotland's ancient Caledonian pine forests are among the most atmospheric wild camping locations in the UK.
9 min read
Travel Guides
Scottish Ski Resorts Van Parking Guide
A campervan is the best accommodation for a Scottish ski trip. No £200/night hotel.
3 min read
Health & Wellness
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern — typically starting in autumn, worsening through winter, and lifting
6 min read
Travel Guides
Seasonal Overview & Target Species
Van life and the coast are a natural pairing. The ever‑changing shoreline offers free, nutritious ingredients if you know where, when and how to look.
7 min read
Off-Grid Living
Winter Van Life UK: A Seasonal Action Checklist
Winter in the UK is notorious for its unpredictability—freezing temperatures, relentless rain, and sudden snowstorms can test even the most prepared van
3 min read
Solar & Power
Second-Hand EV Batteries
Using a second-hand electric vehicle battery for your campervan is the ultimate DIY power move. You can get 7kWh of storage (equivalent to a 560Ah 12V
6 min read
Van Builds
Secret Storage Compartments
Maximising storage is a constant challenge in campervan conversions. Secret compartments offer dual benefits: they keep valuables out of sight (reducing
5 min read
Van Builds
Security Grilles for Vents
Most campervan security focuses on doors, windows, and steering locks. But roof vents are an often-overlooked entry point.
4 min read
Budget Builds
How to Sell a Converted Campervan in the UK — Valuation, Paperwork & Best Platforms
Selling a converted campervan is different from selling a standard van. The conversion adds value, but only if it is done well and documented properly.
9 min read
Budget Builds
Selling a Van for Profit
Van life doesn't have to cost money. If you buy a van, convert it, live in it for 6-12 months, and sell it, you can come out ahead — sometimes
6 min read
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