Legal & Tax
Can You Drive a 4.25-Tonne Electric Van on a Car Licence? The 2025 Rule Change Explained
If you've looked at converting an electric van into a campervan, you've almost certainly hit a wall: weight.
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Off-Grid Living
Cassette vs Bucket vs Composting Toilets for Van Life
Three toilet systems dominate UK van life. For UK van life, cassette is most practical.
4 min read
Solar & Power
Charging an Electric Campervan in the UK: The Complete Guide
The moment you stop thinking of an electric campervan as "a diesel camper with a battery" and start thinking of it as "a mobile device you charge,"
8 min read
Van Builds
Cheapest Van For Conversions UK 2026
Ford Transit Custom 2015-2018 (Used) £8,500 4. VW Transporter T5 (Used) £9,200 4.
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Budget Builds
Cheapest Van Life UK – How to Live on the Road for Under £1K a Month
£1,000/month is achievable but requires discipline. What's included in the budget.
4 min read
Van Builds
Cheapest Van Life UK: Complete Budget Breakdown 2026
The cheapest viable van life setup in the UK costs approximately £8,000-£10,000 initially and £300-£500 per month to run.
4 min read
Van Builds
Citroen Relay Rust Issues
The Citroen Relay (sold as Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato, and Vauxhall Movano) is the UK's most popular large van for campervan conversions.
5 min read
Solar & Power
Cleaning Solar Panels
Dirty solar panels lose 15–30% of their output. In a UK winter when every watt counts, dirty panels are the difference between charging your battery
6 min read
Off-Grid Living
Compact Winter Survival Van Life UK
Winter in the UK brings challenges: sub-zero temperatures, icy roads, and short daylight hours. This guide provides essential information to keep you safe
3 min read
Van Builds
The Complete UK Van Life Guide — Everything You Need to Know
The UK might not be the first place people think of for van life — we've got rain, narrow country lanes, and parking charges that'll make your eyes water.
7 min read
Food & Cookery
The £500 Kitchen Challenge
Picture this: Rolling hills of the Lake District at dawn, the kettle boiling over your portable stove as mist rises from the valley.
7 min read
Off-Grid Living
Comprehensive Winter Survival Van Life UK
Winter van life in the UK is a completely different experience to summer. Short daylight hours, persistent damp, sub-zero nights, and the risk of frozen
6 min read
Off-Grid Living
Condensation in UK Campervans — Causes, Prevention and Cures
Condensation in a campervan is not a minor inconvenience. It is the main cause of rot, mould, foul smells, and respiratory problems in UK van builds.
12 min read
Travel Guides
Cornwall Van Life Guide 2026
Cornwall is the crown jewel of UK van life. With 300+ miles of coastline, the famous Land's End, stunning sandy beaches, picture-perfect villages
9 min read
Budget Builds
Cost of Van Life UK: Complete Monthly Breakdown
Living in a van in the UK costs between £800-£2,000 per month depending on your lifestyle. This includes food, fuel, insurance, campsites, and incidental
2 min read
Solar & Power
Crimping vs Soldering
The debate between crimping and soldering 12V wires is one of the oldest in vehicle electrical work. Soldering makes a pretty connection.
6 min read
Travel Guides
Beginner’s Checklist for Aspiring Vanlife UK Explorers
- Obtain a specialist “tourer” insurance policy that covers contents, roadside assistance, and accidental damage.
4 min read
Travel Guides
A Day in the Life: Summer Family Van Life in Cornwall
The summer sun is already buzzing over the Atlantic, and the tide is pulling back to reveal glistening shells.
9 min read
Practical Tips
Welcome to the Summer Heat
By a UK van life writer with experience surviving summer van living across England, Wales, and Scotland.
5 min read
Off-Grid Living
The UK Van Heating Dilemma
The debate between diesel and electric heaters has divided the UK van community for years. On one side are advocates of diesel systems, praising their raw
9 min read
Practical Tips
Digital Nomad Van Life UK
The pandemic permanently changed how we work, and for many, the dream of combining remote work with the freedom of the open road has become a reality.
14 min read
Off-Grid Living
DIY Bucket Toilet Guide
The bucket toilet is not a long-term solution for full-time van life, but it is the best emergency backup and the cheapest way to get started.
7 min read
Van Builds
Van Insulation: Cheap Materials That Actually Work
By a UK van life writer who’s turned cheap building supplies into a cozy, warm mobile home. Winter in the UK can be brutally cold, especially inside
4 min read
Wild Camping
Dog-Friendly Campsites UK: The Complete Guide to Camping With Your Dog
For van lifers with dogs, the campsite isn't just a place to sleep — it's where your dog gets to stretch out, explore, and live the good life alongside
7 min read
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