Before this van became a tiny home on wheels, it carried a lot of cargo. In the van’s previous lives, it was used by FedEx, and a family run catering company in Arkansas. Other than the two front seats, and some horrid linoleum flooring, the […]
In most situations, I lean all green, chemical-free, plant based, holistic and natural. I hold my cleaning supplies to these standards as well. Except, when we are traveling in the van. Cleaning supplies for Van Dwellers and Road Trippers must be at a higher level […]
Vanlife Log, day 14. It’s 10 pm, the road is dark, and I’m tired. Baby is sleeping, so we are trying to make up some road time. This route has taken us uphill for what feels like forever. The van is moving at a creepingly […]
Vanlife Log. Day 5. It is 6 degrees in the morning hours of Copper Mountain. That seems like a good time to test out our new camper van fireplace. We worked on installing the Dickinson Marine Newport solid fuel heater, all the way until the […]
Vanlife Log, day 1. The Van packed in disarray, we pulled out of our suburbian neighborhood to return to vanlife from a six month hiatus. The sun streamed down in the high 70s, as if it had no idea we are in winter. Our belongings […]
Grab a hold of the handle, and with a precise pull, tug (and slight jiggle) the door of the windowless cargo van slides open with a squeaking ease. Nevermind the unfinished corners or hodgepodge of baby gear, the first thing to catch your eye now, […]
The ultimate DIY project for any adventure seeker is, by far, a DIY Van Conversion. But, adventure seekers BEWARE! Converting a van yourself, is highly addictive. Especially if you are an idea maker, a dreamer, or a perfectionist. You may find there is always […]
Here it is! The simple DIY carpet kit that took 2 people and a dog, on the road, for 67 days, from Texas to California to Oregon, and back. You think you don’t need a bed when you’re road tripping? Well, you do. Not only […]
Armed with a few 2x3s, and a tentative sketch in his head for a diy headboard, The Husband asked what I thought about adding a wood headboard to our bed? I like it! Looking through the back doors of most vans, the view always displays […]
The decision to take a hiatus from Van life, started much the same as any decision we’ve made to embark on a journey. Without thought, or plans. Starting Location: MT Hood, OR Destination: Austin, TX Miles: 2,314 Days: 7 Season: Summer Temperature: 77 lows – […]
