Travel Guides
Campervan Routes in the South West: Cornwall and Devon
By a UK van life writer who has explored every corner of the South West. The South West of England is one of the most beautiful regions in the UK
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Travel Guides
By a UK van life writer who has explored every corner of the South West. The South West of England is one of the most beautiful regions in the UK
6 min read
Van Builds
For most UK van lifers, the SWV Sport swivel seats at £300-£450 each offer the best balance of comfort, quality, and value.
3 min read
Solar & Power
Solar panels are essential for UK van life — the British climate might not be famous for sunshine, but a well-sized solar array will generate meaningful
3 min read
Product Reviews
Campervan trailers let you tow a self-contained living space behind your car or 4x4. They're increasingly popular in the UK for van lifers who want
2 min read
Food & Cookery
Shurflo 4008 Water Pump £39. 99 4.
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Food & Cookery
A reliable water system is essential for comfortable van life. Whether you're doing weekend trips or full-time overwintering in the UK, having clean
6 min read
Wild Camping
Huawei 4G Router £79. 99 4.
3 min read
Wild Camping
For solo van life: a Trangia 27 or Jetboil Flash. The Trangia is more versatile (actual cooking, not just boiling).
3 min read
Travel Guides
The campsite is the anchor of UK van life. It's where you get power, water, a shower, a level pitch — and, on the right site, one of the best views
6 min read
Food & Cookery
Not every van has a plumbed sink. Collapsible sinks are the alternative.
2 min read
Product Reviews
A compact toilet must fit more than its storage cupboard. You need room to sit, reach the controls, separate or remove the waste tank and move
3 min read · Revised guide
Product Reviews
A “front and rear” camera kit only helps if both cameras can see the areas you intend to record. A rear-window camera intended for a car may be unsuitable
3 min read · Revised guide
Product Reviews
A dashcam with front and rear coverage is essential for any campervan. Here are the best options for the UK market.
3 min read
Solar & Power
A DC-DC charger is the missing link between your van's alternator and your leisure battery. Without one, your battery charges slowly or not at all.
7 min read
Product Reviews
Every van build in the UK faces the same question: how do you stay warm when it is 2°C, damp, and the wind is cutting through the Lake District like
12 min read
Off-Grid Living
Drain plugs are a small but critical component of any campervan water system. A failing drain plug leaks grey water into your van cupboard, lets fresh
6 min read
Health & Wellness
Earplugs can be part of a quieter sleeping routine, but they do not make every overnight location suitable or guarantee that you will sleep well.
3 min read · Revised guide
Product Reviews
A campervan is a tiny space. If your partner snores, or you are near a road, ear plugs are essential for survival.
3 min read
Van Builds
The electric van market has reached the point where "best electric van for a campervan conversion" is a genuine comparison with a real winner — not a list
8 min read
Product Reviews
Your first campervan is a big decision. The market is huge — panel van conversions, coachbuilt motorhomes, factory campers, DIY builds, small vans
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Product Reviews
Choose a torch for the job you will actually do: finding a dropped item, walking to campsite facilities or reading without lighting up the whole van.
3 min read · Revised guide
Food & Cookery
With the right kitchen setup and planning, van life food can be delicious, healthy, and affordable. Focus on staple ingredients: pasta, rice, canned
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Travel Guides
When you’re on the road in a campervan across the UK, the real magic often lies not in the destination but in the journey.
8 min read
Travel Guides
For van lifers across the UK, the ultimate freedom combines two passions: waking up beside a breathtaking landscape and stepping straight onto
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