Pop up truck campers allow anyone to change their truck into a mobile home that is ready for off-road adventures. With the ability to pop-down, they don’t kill gas mileage like so many RV options these days. In addition, the current industry is flooded with people ready to do custom builds, making it an exciting …
Ford transit conversions are becoming ever more popular in the US. They’re not just a holiday vehicle! All over the world people are opting to live full time in their Ford Transit vans. A combination of easy handling, cheap replacement parts and reliability make living in a Ford Transit perfect for full time vanlife. Also, …
Full-time vanlife is a great way to travel and explore. But, for an enjoyable life on the open road, you need a solid van for your adventures. Finding the right van can be tricky, especially because there are so many great options to choose from. So, whether you’re looking to convert your own van or …
Raising the roof of a skoolie can take the space from cramped to airy and livable – especially if you are over six feet tall! Most school buses come with a stock height of six feet and it can be a majorly discouraging factor if you or your family members are over six feet and …
The Winnebago Revel is a breakthrough in the vanlife world. The company’s first 4×4 Sprinter van conversion is nearly everything an avid outdoorsman could want, myself and husband included. From the beautiful cabinetry to bed on a lift, Winnebago thought not only about keeping things classy, but also ensuring its users can haul any gear …
Unless you’ve been hiding off-grid for the past few years, you’ve probably noticed the van life trend taking over social media all around the world. I absolutely get it, who wouldn’t want to live a life where you can explore new places all around the world and take your home with you? It’s certainly something …
A lightweight pop up truck camper is an amazing option for backcountry camping and off-roading. While standard truck bed campers can easily weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds, the newest generation pop up campers range from just 275-350 pounds, which allows you to explore even the most rugged terrain without killing your gas mileage or …
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 …
When dreaming about that next vacation, the thought of taking an RV trip may have crossed your mind. But, finding the best time to buy an RV and figuring out your budget are both vital next steps before taking the plunge. So, what is the best time to buy an RV? Winter is the best …
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 …