In August and September 2022, my boyfriend and I spent 40 days in Iceland. We rented an Airbnb in Reykjavík for the first 30 days and then rented a camper van and cruised around the Ring Road for our final 10 days. During our visit, we did a TON of exploring and activities, and basically …
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With the recent surge in remote work, becoming a digital nomad is easier than ever—many people can now work from home, their favorite coffee shop, or really anywhere in the country as long as they have their computer and an internet connection. But what if you have even bigger aspirations for digital nomadism, like working …
For many vanlifers and digital nomads, securing a reliable, fast internet connection while on the road has historically been one of the biggest challenges of the lifestyle. You might need to hop on a Zoom call for work, upload a banger Instagram reel, research your next destination, or get your gaming fix, which all take …
As vanlife continues to grow in popularity, van manufacturers are beginning to lean into the trend by creating vans that are specifically designed to be finished out as adventure-mobiles. Ford has done just that with its 2023 Transit Trail van—but is the van truly #vanlife worthy? Let’s explore. Ford Transit Trail Overview The Transit Trail …
Completing all the steps required to winterize an RV is a big job, but it’s necessary to prevent damage from occurring while your rig is in storage over the winter. And, when you break it down into small steps, the whole process starts to feel more manageable. In this article, we’ll cover the steps to …
Your RV’s roof is subjected to harsh weather conditions more than any other part of your RV, and as a result, it can wear out faster than the rest of your rig. However, there are many different RV roof coating products that can help extend the life of your roof by preventing leaks, UV damage, …
Are you looking for a cheap school bus conversion or ways to save big bucks on your current skoolie build? While converting a school bus is generally much cheaper than converting a van or purchasing a manufactured RV, the costs can still add up. You can certainly spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a …
Unfortunately, it’s rather well-known that some modern RVs and travel trailers are constructed with substandard materials and techniques in order to save time, money, and weight. But, some travel trailer brands have better reputations for quality than others, and in some cases paying the premium prices of name brands can indeed purchase better quality. In …
Building a skoolie solar system is often the most intimidating part of the entire conversion process since it’s complex, requires some specialized knowledge (and math, oof), and is potentially dangerous if you make a mistake. One of the most important aspects of the process is figuring out how many solar panels and batteries to install. …
Most skoolies have only between about 100 and 200 square feet of total interior space, so it can be difficult to decide how much room to set aside for your skoolie bathroom. While there’s no right or wrong answer to how big a skoolie bathroom should be, I have rounded up some information and insights …