You’ve seen pictures of van life, maybe you’ve rented a van for a week and you’re ready to jump in. Now what? Next comes deciding what type of van to buy. In the US there are 3 popular vans that people convert and live in- Mercedes Sprinter vans, Ram Promaster vans, and Ford Transit vans. In this post we’re going to compare the Promaster vs. Transit van going through the pros and cons of both vans to help you decide which one is right for you!
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Best Van Life Stove: Fixed Stove vs. Portable Camp Stove
In order to be able to cook nice meals and have a functional kitchen you are going to want to have a stove. But having a stove in a van means you need to heat the stove whether it be propane or electric. That can easily impact both your van layout and your build. This post goes through the pros and cons of a fixed stove vs. a portable camp stove to help you decide which is the best van life stove for you and your build!
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Cooking in a van kitchen is different from cooking in a traditional house. It just is. You’re most likely in a smaller space, more conscious of things such as water and electricity, and even maybe have a smaller stove and fridge. But just because it’s different doesn’t mean it has to be unenjoyable! It just requires doing things a little differently that work better in a space like a van or RV. So here are 12 kitchen hacks for living in a vN that make it so much easier to use our small kitchen!
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When designing your van layout there are two popular bed options that people choose. From there there are a million ways to make it work or do half and half but the two most common bed configurations include a fixed bed or a convertible bed. In this post we’re going to dive into what both of those are and the 5 reasons we did not chose a fixed bed for our van layout.
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Van life in the winter definitely comes with its own challenges. It makes things a little bit more complicated! We successfully spent January and February in our van without a heater in temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. After lots of chilly nights we have a few tips that make it a lot more comfortable. This post breaks down how we stay warm in our van without a heater during the winter months!
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