There is a lot of confusion surrounding the question of whether you need a CDL (commercial driver’s license) or special driver’s license to drive converted school bus RVs (what we affectionately call skoolies), made even murkier by the fact that the rules surrounding special license requirements vary state to state. Fortunately, I’ve done the research …
Cat Carroll
Short bus conversions hit the sweet spot between tiny but agile vans and comfortable but unwieldy full-size buses. Of course, there are pros and cons to each type of vehicle, but in this article, I will share my experience living full-time in a short bus for over two years and we’ll hear from some other …
Roof top tents (RTTs) are amazing for camping comfortably even while exploring rugged and remote areas, but they can be very expensive. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up some of the most affordable options available today and talked to some RTT owners about their tents and how to shop for inexpensive choices. 8 cheapest roof top tents: …
Roof top tents can be set up in minutes and they allow you to camp anywhere while sleeping comfortably off the ground. However, they can be quite cramped if you are especially tall or if you want to bring the whole family on a camping trip. Fortunately, we’ve done the research and come up with …
When my boyfriend and I were first seriously considering making the leap to full-time skoolie travel in 2017, the biggest question mark in our minds involved how to make a living on the road. At the time, I was working at the front desk of a physical therapy office and Aaron was delivering pizzas for …
Converted Sprinter vans are often seen as the pinnacle of van life goals, and Colorado-based TouRig creates some of the swankiest professional van conversions available today. In this article, we’ll take a look at what TouRig offers and hear from Kate and Levi, the company’s marketing team as well as proud TouRig owners. About TouRig …
Jeeps have long been a top choice for adventurous individuals, with their off-road capability, rugged toughness, and affordable price tag. Most Jeep models can easily be paired with roof top tents (RTTs) to create the ultimate overland camping rig. So, in this article we’ll take a look at the seven best roof top tents for …
The most common questions my boyfriend and I get while living full-time on the road are variations of, “How do you afford it?” There are no trust funds here – quite simply, we saved up before we made the transition to vanlife, we live very frugally, and we work from the road. Finances can be …
Honda Elements are an unsuspecting yet popular option for conversion to campers. Their boxy shape, clam shell tailgates, removable back seats, and easy-to-clean surfaces make them an ideal choice for a relatively fuel-efficient small camper. Some enthusiasts opt to convert Elements themselves, although there are several companies that offer professional conversions, pop top installations, and …
There is nothing cozier on a chilly evening or a snowy winter’s day than curling up in front of a crackling fire. With these seven wood stoves, you can do just that — even inside your RV, skoolie, or van! They create a dry heat that won’t cause a buildup of condensation, are essentially a …