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Essential Van Conversion Tools: The Ultimate Toolkit for Your Van Build
In this article, I'll share the van conversion tools which we've found most useful during our build. We'll discuss power tools, hand tools, and attachments, plus the specific little bits of hardware we're using for the first time that I wish I'd known about during my previous conversions.


Is the Dometic PerfectWall the Best Campervan Awning? Our Review and Installation Guide
Overall, we've loved our experience of the Dometic PerfectWall awning, and we're happy to conclude that it's one of the best campervan awnings around. The ease with which it opens and closes is a marvel.


Dometic Mini Heki Skylight Review and Installation Guide [With Step-by-Step Instructions]
Overall, the Dometic Mini Heki looks great and works exactly how you'd want it to. Everything is solidly built and thought-out, giving a comforting sense that Dometic really considered the user experience.


Van Electrical Outlets Explained: USB, AC, Shore Power & More
When building a campervan or RV electrical system, it’s easy to focus on batteries and appliances – but what about the campervan outlets you’ll actually use every day? In this guide, I’ll break down all the different campervan electrical outlets (both interior and exterior ) I’ve installed or researched, from high-speed USB-C chargers to shore power hook-ups. I’ll also share personal tips from my own van build, like why I put a USB next to my bed and how a wireless charging


A Complete Guide to Campervan Ski Storage (2025)
Discover how to store skis in a van with campervan ski storage solutions. Compare ski racks, roof boxes, rear door ski boxes, and a DIY ski storage box for vanlife.


Dometic S4 Window Review & Installation Guide [With Step-by-Step Instructions]
We just installed a Dometic S4 sliding window in Shane's new van. We chose the Dometic S4 for its double-glazed, insulating construction, its versatile sliding shades, and for Dometic's reputation for build quality and features.
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The Ultimate Guide to Van Flares [2025]
Thinking of sleeping sideways in your van? You’re not alone — flares have exploded in popularity over the last decade, and for good...


9 of the Best Exterior Van Modifications for Adventure and Overlanding
The right modifications will transform your van into an adventure-ready, go-anywhere machine.


Camper Roof Sealing: The Essential Guide to Stopping and Preventing Leaks (2025)
Camper roof seals prevent your roof from leaking and are an essential part of the construction and maintenance of your RV. A plastic or...


Your Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Installing RV Awnings
This guide will help you choose an awning for your RV and gives advice on installation, cleaning, and maintenance.


A Quick Guide to Van Swivel Seats (2025)
Installing van swivel seats can be a game-changer. Swivel seats provide added flexibility and convenience , allowing you to easily turn...


How to Install a DIY Spare Wheel Carrier on a Van
A spare wheel is an absolute necessity for a campervan. In this article, we will look at how to install a DIY Spare wheel on your van!


A Complete Guide to Van Ladders (and How to Install One)
A ladder can be a very useful addition to your van conversion. I use mine frequently in the winter to clear snow off the solar panels.


How to Remove the Bulkhead from a Van
Learn how to remove the bulkhead from your Ford Transit, Mercedes sprinter, Ram promaster, or many other types. The bulkhead is a heavy sheet of steel that separates the front and the back of the van


A Guide to Campervan Mains Hook-Up Sockets (Shore Power Inlet)
Shore power in a van allows you to fill up with electricity (mains) at home or at a campsite.


How to Install a Solar Cable Entry Gland (Scanstrut Inlet)
Cutting a hole in your van roof for solar wiring can feel like a nerve-wracking moment. But if you’re installing solar panels, you need a...


A Complete Guide to Caravan Water Inlet Sockets (2025)
Learn how to install a caravan water inlet socket in your campervan!


How to Install a Gaslow Filler Kit in your Campervan (LPG inlet)
Cutting a hole in the side of your van can be terrifying, yet it's one of the first things you need to do for your van conversion and one of the most important. In this guide, I will show you the simple, no-nonsense approach to installing a Gaslow gas filling point in your campervan. By the end your van will be ready for a stove, heater, and hot shower. Index Supplies List What is a Gaslow System? How to Use a Hole Saw How to Install a Gaslow Filler Kit in Your Van Conclu


How to Treat Rust on a Van (2025)
Many years ago I drove from the Northernmost tip of Sweden all the way down to the Cote d'Azur - the French mediterranean coast. I had been driving around Scandinavia for many months (I wonderful place to go with a campervan by the way). I knew that my van was due for a service, so I took it to a little French garage. The fellow there rang me in dismay and told me to come right over just a few hours after I had dropped the van off. When I arrived, all four disc brakes were cr


A Complete Guide to Campervan Window Fittings (2025)
A campervan window fitting is an absolute necessity. It brightens up your interior and lets in fresh air, and nobody wants to hang out in a closed room with no view. A window is also a requirement by the UK's DVLA when converting a vehicle into a campervan. In our Roaming Home 2023 study, we found that a window installation was by far the most common exterior modification done in a van conversion; 87% of people have a window installed in their van. Index Supplies List Type
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