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So there I was, queued up at Dover with my van stuffed full of camping gear, practically bouncing with excitement. Then I heard someone behind me mention "alcohol testing kits" and my heart sank. Alcohol testing kits? Nobody said anything about carrying around a bloody chemistry set when
van life festivals
June 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate month for van lifers across the UK! Whether you're into music festivals with dedicated campervan fields, VW-specific gatherings, or relaxed vanlife meet-ups, this June has something incredible waiting for you. From the legendary Glastonbury Festival to intimate
Mercedes Sprinter Van Build
What the DVLA actually needs to reclassify your van as a motorhome, the real pro's and cons and work arounds most lifers use instead.
van life essentials
Cheap coolboxes from Halfords cant hit food safe temperatures in summer heat and why a 2nd hand compressor fridge wins every time
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A sweeping update to Greece’s camping regulations has ignited fierce debate, as authorities begin aggressively enforcing Law 5170/2025 – the nation’s strictest clampdown on motorhomes and caravans in nearly 50 years, but is it really killing VanLife? While wild camping has been technically illegal since 1976, the newly
parksups
Forestry and Land Scotland's Stay the Night Scheme lets self-contained vans park overnight in 50 forest car parks for £10 a night. Here's how it works.
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When most people think of van life, they imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, sipping a hot brew with the back doors wide open. And sure, sometimes it’s like that. But most of the time? You’re brushing your teeth with half a bottle of water while trying
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In this blog post I'll share common beginner misconceptions and simple lessons about what I've learned starting out in Van life at a the age of 48 including expectations vs. reality, managing daily routines, plus unexpected benefits and challenges. When I first started van life, one
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Ever been stuck with a dead phone during a camping trip? Or lost power at home during a storm? The iAllPowers S2000 Pro power station might just be the solution you need. This compact power box packs enough juice to keep your essential devices running when traditional power isn'
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Back in January 2023, my old Ex Rac, T5.1 van was crashed into, writing it off completely. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt apart from the van and, you can say, a bit of my mental sanity. It took over a year to release this for a few reasons,
Van Maintenance & Repairs
Step-by-step: treating rust, applying Krust and Hammerite primer and sealing floor holes with expoxy putty during my Mercedes Sprinter Van conversion.
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Sitting back with a drink in your van after a long day sounds like the perfect end to a road trip. But before you crack open that bottle, let’s address the question: can you legally drink in your van in the UK? The Legal Framework The law is clear: