Eleanor Beaumont
Health & Wellness Writer
Eleanor combines van life with a background in mental health support. She writes about staying mentally well on the road, managing isolation, fitness in small spaces, and the practical side of health while travelling. She has lived in a self-built panel van since 2021.
Articles by Eleanor Beaumont (31)
Bluetti AC200Max Review - Best Portable Power Station for Van Life
Bluetti AC200Max Review - Best Portable Power Station for Van Life is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 156 days of rain annually.
Flexible vs Rigid Solar Panels for Van Life - UK Comparison
Flexible vs Rigid Solar Panels for Van Life - UK Comparison is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 142 days of rain annually.
Best Van Life Festivals UK 2026 - Complete Calendar Guide
Best Van Life Festivals UK 2026 - Complete Calendar Guide is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 176 days of rain annually.
Lake District to Yorkshire Dales - Scenic Van Route Guide
Lake District to Yorkshire Dales - Scenic Van Route Guide is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 155 days of rain annually.
How to Wire Solar Panels in a Campervan UK DIY
How to Wire Solar Panels in a Campervan UK DIY is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 160 days of rain annually.
Best Car Batteries vs Leisure Batteries for Van Life
Best Car Batteries vs Leisure Batteries for Van Life is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 143 days of rain annually.
Best Portable Sinks for Van Life UK
Best Portable Sinks for Van Life UK is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 173 days of rain annually.
Van Life Festivals UK Complete Guide Where to Camp Music Festivals
Van Life Festivals UK Complete Guide Where to Camp Music Festivals is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 174 days of rain annually.
Summer Van Life UK - Cooling & Water Tips
Summer Van Life UK - Cooling & Water Tips is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 144 days of rain annually.
Snowdonia Wild Camping
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) is Wales's best destination for campervan wild camping. The landscape is dramatic — sharp volcanic peaks, deep glacial valleys, and a coastline that's quieter than the Lake District but just as beautiful.
Preventing Condensation in UK Winter — Van Life Guide
Condensation is the single biggest moisture problem in a UK campervan. It forms when warm, moist air inside the van hits cold surfaces — windows, metal panels, roof lining — and the water vapour condenses into liquid.
Sheep's Wool Insulation Review
Sheep's wool is one of the most popular natural insulation choices for UK van builds. It is sustainable, breathable, and good for the environment — but how does it actually perform in a campervan?
Lightweight Furniture Board Options
Weight is the enemy of campervan conversions. Every kg you add reduces your payload for water, gear, and passengers.
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. The warm, moist interior air meets the cold acrylic or glass dome, and water droplets form.
Elan Valley Reservoirs
The Elan Valley in mid-Wales is a network of 6 Victorian reservoirs built to supply Birmingham with water. The landscape is dramatic moorland, wooded valleys, and vast stone dams — often called the "Welsh Lake District.
Cassette Toilet Emptying UK
meta_description: "Complete guide to emptying cassette toilets in the UK. Where to find disposal points, how to empty without mess, which chemicals to use, and the legal requirements for campervan waste.
Dartmoor Wild Camping Laws
meta_description: "The current legal status of wild camping on Dartmoor. Where campervans can park overnight, the 2023 byelaw changes, and practical advice for Dartmoor's open moorland.
Dometic vs Fridgepole Fridge
12v compressor fridges are the standard for campervan cooling. Dometic is the premium market leader; Fridgepole is the UK budget champion.
Drawer vs Upright Fridges
meta_description: "Drawer-style vs upright compressor fridges for campervan conversions. Power consumption, usable capacity, accessibility, installation, and UK pricing compared.
2-Burner Gas Hobs (Smev)
The Smev 2-burner gas hob is the most common choice for UK campervan conversions. It's fitted by almost every professional converter and used in thousands of DIY builds.
Van Life Washing Machine UK Best Portable Compact Options
Van Life Washing Machine UK Best Portable Compact Options is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 180 days of rain annually.
Cairngorms Wild Camping Guide
The Cairngorms National Park is Scotland's largest, covering 4,528 km² of mountains, forests, and glens. Wild camping is legal in Scotland under the Outdoor Access Code, making it an ideal destination for self-contained vans.
Deadlocks (Thule/Armaplate)
Deadlocks are the single most effective security upgrade for a campervan. Unlike your van's factory locks (which can be bypassed in seconds with a jiggler tool or relay amplifier), a deadlock adds a mechanical locking mechanism that's independent of the van's central locking system.
Grocery Hauls on £50/Week — Eating Well on a Van Life Budget
Can You Really Do £50 a Week? Yes, but it takes planning.
Best Van Life Mouse UK Trackpad Options for Campervans
Best Van Life Mouse UK Trackpad Options for Campervans is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 175 days of rain annually.
Finding Community on the Road
Van life can be lonely. Here are the best ways to find community in the UK van life scene.
Therapy Apps for UK Van Lifers
Mental health support is harder to access on the road. These UK-specific therapy apps work with limited mobile data.
Van Life Roof Top Tent UK Best Options for Campervans
Van Life Roof Top Tent UK Best Options for Campervans is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 144 days of rain annually.
Van Life Camera Tripod UK Best Options for Content Creators
Van Life Camera Tripod UK Best Options for Content Creators is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 152 days of rain annually.
Van Life Road Tax UK Complete Guide to Motorcaravan Classification
Van Life Road Tax UK Complete Guide to Motorcaravan Classification is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 163 days of rain annually.
New Forest Rules
The New Forest National Park is one of the most tightly regulated areas in the UK for campervan parking. The combination of free-roaming ponies, narrow roads, and high visitor numbers has led to some of the strictest overnight parking restrictions outside of London.