Henry Delaney
Product Reviewer
Henry has tested and reviewed over 200 van life products in real UK conditions. He focuses on practical, no-nonsense gear reviews — fridges, heaters, stoves, batteries, and camping equipment. He believes in buying right the first time and tests everything before recommending it.
Articles by Henry Delaney (22)
Wild Camping Yorkshire Where to Sleep in Your Van
Wild Camping Yorkshire Where to Sleep in Your Van is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 157 days of rain annually.
Starlink vs 4G Dongles - Best Internet for UK Van Life
Starlink vs 4G Dongles - Best Internet for UK 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 168 days of rain annually.
Where Can You Park a Campervan in the UK - Legal & Safe Spots
Where Can You Park a Campervan in the UK - Legal & Safe Spots is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 150 days of rain annually.
Best Motorhomes for Couples Van Life UK - Comfort Guide
Best Motorhomes for Couples Van Life UK - Comfort 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 154 days of rain annually.
Lake District Van Life Guide - Scenic Routes & Hidden Stops
Lake District Van Life Guide - Scenic Routes & Hidden Stops is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 172 days of rain annually.
Cornwall Van Life - Complete Guide to Coastal Living
Cornwall Van Life - Complete Guide to Coastal Living is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 149 days of rain annually.
North Wales Van Life - Coastal Routes & Quiet Spots
North Wales Van Life - Coastal Routes & Quiet Spots is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 149 days of rain annually.
Best Water Tanks for Campervans UK
Best Water Tanks for Campervans 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 177 days of rain annually.
How to Keep Van Water Pipes from Freezing UK
How to Keep Van Water Pipes from Freezing 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 180 days of rain annually.
Best Van Life Gadgets Under £20 UK - Amazon Must-Haves
Best Van Life Gadgets Under £20 UK - Amazon Must-Haves is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 148 days of rain annually.
Best Van Life Pets Accessories UK - Dog & Cat Friendly
Best Van Life Pets Accessories UK - Dog & Cat Friendly 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.
Easter Break Van Life UK - Best Spring Campsites
Easter Break Van Life UK - Best Spring Campsites is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 171 days of rain annually.
Van Life x4x4 Parking UK - All-Weather Access Spots
Van Life x4x4 Parking UK - All-Weather Access Spots is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 166 days of rain annually.
NC500 7-Day Itinerary
The North Coast 500 is Scotland's answer to Route 66 — 516 miles of coastal road wrapping around the top of the Scottish Highlands. It has become the UK's most popular campervan road trip, and for good reason: white sand beaches that look like the Caribbean, mountain passes that rival the Alps, and some of the best wild camping spots in Europe.
Importing a LHD Van to UK
meta_description: "Guide to importing a left-hand drive van into the UK for campervan conversion. Import duty, VAT, IVA testing, V5C registration, insurance, and RHD conversion costs.
Van Life Kids UK Family Camping in a Campervan
Van Life Kids UK Family Camping in a Campervan 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.
Van Life Electric UK Complete Electrical System Build Guide
Van Life Electric UK Complete Electrical System Build 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 166 days of rain annually.
Best Shower Heads for Van Life UK — Water Saving Guide
Your van's fresh water tank holds somewhere between 20 and 80 litres — maybe 100 litres if you have a large self-build. A standard household shower head discharges about 12 litres per minute.
Garage Door Security
The rear garage doors of a campervan are the most vulnerable point for theft. The factory locks on most vans are weak, the doors are large (easy to pry open), and they often contain the most valuable gear — bikes, tools, inverters, batteries.
Van Life Water Tank UK Best Water Storage Solutions
Van Life Water Tank UK Best Water Storage Solutions 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.
Van Life Solar Panel UK Complete Guide to Off-Grid Power
Van Life Solar Panel UK Complete Guide to Off-Grid Power is not just a nice-to-have -- it is essential for comfortable, stress-free van life in the UK. - Weather realities: The UK gets 150 days of rain annually.
Dartmoor Rights to Roam
Dartmoor National Park is the only place in England where wild camping is explicitly legal — but only under specific conditions, and the legal situation has been through significant changes in the last few years. If you're planning to wild camp on Dartmoor in 2026, here's what you need to know.