Solar & Power
AGM vs Lithium (UK Costs)
The AGM vs lithium battery decision is the most expensive choice you'll make in a campervan build. Lithium (LiFePO4) costs 3-4x more upfront but lasts
6 min read
Mia Ashworth
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Food & Cookery
Best 12V Cool Boxes
A 12V cool box is the budget alternative to a compressor fridge. It costs a fraction of the price (£30-100 vs £250-800), uses more power, and keeps things
6 min read
Off-Grid Living
Best Drain Plugs for Campervan Water Systems: UK Guide
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
Combating Van Life Isolation
Van life comes with an upside that's well documented — freedom, adventure, connection with nature. What's less discussed is the downside: isolation.
5 min read
Wild Camping
Devon Surf Parking — Best Overnight Spots for Campervans
Devon is one of the most practical English counties for surf van life. The parking infrastructure exists, the spots are well-known, and the community
7 min read
Van Builds
Dometic Heki Skylights Review
Dometic (formerly part of the Electrolux group) is the leading brand in campervan roof lights and skylights.
4 min read
Van Builds
Fiat Ducato Camper History
The Fiat Ducato is the most popular campervan base vehicle in the UK and Europe. From the iconic 1980s models that launched the motorhome boom
4 min read
Food & Cookery
Fridge Power Consumption Tests
The brochure says your 12V compressor fridge uses "12Ah per day at 20°C ambient. " Real-world usage depends on ambient temperature, how often you open
5 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
Van Builds
Mercedes Sprinter MWB vs LWB
The Mercedes Sprinter is the most capable campervan base vehicle you can buy in the UK — and the most expensive.
6 min read
Health & Wellness
Mindfulness in Nature: Van Life Mental Wellness
Van life puts you in nature. Mindfulness practices deepen that connection and reduce the stress of full-time travel.
1 min read
Van Builds
MWB U-Shaped Lounge Layouts
The U-shaped lounge is one of the most popular campervan layouts for medium wheelbase vans. It provides generous daytime seating — a proper social space
5 min read
Van Builds
Pet-Friendly Van Layouts
Travelling with pets in a campervan is rewarding but requires specific design choices. Dogs track in mud, cats scratch furniture, and both need safe
5 min read
Budget Builds
UK Council Tax & Vans
One of the most confusing aspects of UK van life is council tax. Do you pay it?
6 min read
Product Reviews
Winter Tyres vs Snow Chains
Every winter, the same debate appears in van life forums: winter tyres or snow chains? The answer depends on where you drive, how often, and what you're
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