Honest Van Life Adventures and Reviews

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5 Exciting Adventures to Embark on With Your New Van

Owning a van opens up a world of possibilities for adventure and exploration. Here are five exciting activities you can enjoy with your new van.h

1. Embark on a Road Trip

A van is the perfect vehicle for a road trip. Its spacious interior can carry all your essentials, making long drives comfortable and enjoyable. Explore new cities, visit landmarks, and take in the scenic routes. The journey is just as important as the destination when you’re on a road trip.

Enjoying a scenic drive during a road trip.

2. Go Camping

With the right modifications, your van can transform into a cozy camper. This allows you to immerse yourself in nature without sacrificing comfort. Park in a beautiful location and have everything you need right at your fingertips. Don’t forget to equip your van with the best portable showers for a comfortable camping experience.

Camping under the stars with the van.

3. Take a Surfing Trip

If you’re a surfing enthusiast, your van is the perfect companion. It has ample space for all your surf gear, allowing you to drive to the best surf spots with ease. Plus, you can sleep in the van, letting you catch the first waves at dawn.

Ready to hit the waves after a good night’s sleep in the van.

4. Go Mountain Biking

Your van can easily transport mountain bikes, making it ideal for a mountain biking adventure. Drive to the best trails and have a comfortable place to rest and recover after a day of biking.

Resting after a thrilling day of mountain biking.

5. Plan a Fishing Trip

For those who enjoy fishing, a van is a great asset. Store all your fishing gear in the van, and even plan multi-day fishing trips with the convenience of sleeping in the van.

Enjoying a peaceful fishing trip with the van.

Your van is more than just a vehicle; it’s a ticket to countless adventures. With the right accessories and modifications, you can enhance these experiences even further. Whether it’s adding a pop-top roof for extra sleeping space, installing a kitchen unit for cooking meals, or adding a bike rack for carrying bikes, the possibilities are endless.

Embrace the van life and start your adventure today!

Power Up Your Vanlife with The Ecoflow River 2: Review

Hey there, fellow vanlifers! Today, we’re diving deep into the EcoFlow River 2 Power station, a compact and versatile power solution that’s been making waves in the vanlife community.

First off, the River 2 is a compact and lightweight power station, weighing in at just seven pounds. It’s small enough to fit in your backpack, making it an excellent companion for those off-grid adventures or even just a day at the beach.

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Tailgate Holder: The Van Life Heatwave Game Changer

Hello, fellow van life enthusiasts! If you’re like me, you’ve probably experienced the struggle of keeping cool in your van during a heatwave. Well, I’ve found a game-changing gadget that has significantly improved my van life experience during these sweltering times. Let me introduce you to the tailgate holder – a simple yet effective tool that can make a world of difference in your van’s temperature.

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Best Portable Showers For Van Life

Summer is finally here, and it’s time to embrace the freedom of van life adventures! But let’s face it, after a long day of exploring, we all need to freshen up and bid farewell to the sand lodged between our toes. Fear not, fellow road warriors! The answer to your van life hygiene woes comes in the form of portable showers. No complicated van modifications required—just a little water and a splash of creativity, and you’ll be as fresh as a daisy without relying on an army of wet wipes.

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Choosing A Solar Panel For Van LIfe

It’s only my second year of owning a fridge in my van, and now that I have one, there’s no looking back. However, keeping things cool in the summer isn’t easy. A fridge solves one problem, but keeping the batteries topped up with the sun is a whole different thing. Let’s discuss choosing a solar panel.

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Keeping Your Cool: Van Life in a Heatwave

Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit, it’s hotter than a billy goat in a pepper patch out here! If you’re living the van life, you know that a heatwave can turn your cozy home-on-wheels into a rolling sauna. But don’t sweat it, folks! We’ve got some cool-as-a-cucumber tips to help you beat the heat.

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UK Vanlife Festival 2023: Honest Review & Experience

After last year’s unforgettable van life uk festival (check out my review here), I couldn’t contain my excitement and anticipation for the next instalment. Promised to be the UK’s largest van life event, I wondered if scaling up would compromise the genuine festival atmosphere and allow sponsorships to dominate. Well, let me regale you with tales from Vanlife Fest Festival 2023, where the vans roamed free, the traffic jams were epic, and the laughs were aplenty.

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Campervan Campout 2023 Reviewed

In an effort to attract a more diverse (and younger crowd) the Camping and Caravan club teamed up with the Warner group UK to host the Campervan Campout. Can the old school Caravan and Camping crowd attract the van life community or was this just a cash in?

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