All our publications by Descending Order, Since the origin of VanLife.
MIMO Antenna and Router Installation in Our Van
This is the start-to-finish installation of a roof-mounted Poynting 7-in-1 MIMO antenna (4 x cellular, 2 x Wi-Fi, GPS) and a GL.iNet GL-X3000 router in…
Real-World Power Data: Van Appliance Consumption, Daily Usage & Solar Yield
What our van appliances actually consume, how much power a day of vanlife uses, and how much solar we really harvest — measured, not estimated.
FarOutVan #1 Is For Sale!
Now that FarOutVan #2 is on operational, van #1 spends more time in the driveway than it deserves. So it’s time: we’re looking for its…
Bedroom Storage Cubbies – Driver Side
Here is how we built the driver-side bedroom storage cubbies for FarOutVan 2. The cabinet lines the wall above the 80/20 bed platform, adding a…
12V Air Conditioners for Camper Vans: Battery-Powered Guide
Everything about battery-powered air conditioners for vans — how they work, which unit to buy, and how to set up your electrical system to run one off-grid.
Campervan Toilet Guide: Every Type Explained
This guide covers every type: composting, cassette, bucket, dry flush, etc. Pros, cons, and recommendations to help you choose.
2026 Ford Transit Order Guide for DIY Camper Van Conversion
Options and features not to be missed when ordering a Ford Transit for a DIY camper van conversion. Follow the guide!
Climate Control Guide for DIY Camper Van Conversion
Climate control is essential for comfort in a camper van. Learn how ventilation, heating, cooling, and insulation work together to control humidity and keep your van comfortable year-round.
Slide-Out Trays for Bikes and Storage (DIY)
We’re big fans of pull-out drawers in the garage: the bike tray makes loading/unloading our bikes super easy, which is something we do almost daily…
Starlink Mini Install: Power, Wiring, & Mounting to our Van
Starlink Mini installation in a van. Power (12V to 36V voltage boost), wiring (roof & rear jack for ground deployment), and mounting.
Water Cabinet (Fresh Tank, Pump, Heater, etc.)
We’re almost ready to work on the water system! But first, we need to build the water cabinet that’ll house the fresh tank, pump, water…
Mosquito Screen Installation | Ford Transit Van Sliding & Rear Doors
From our experience living full-time in our van, mosquito screens are a MUST (if you travelled to Yukon, you know what we mean!). We helped…
Sink/Induction/Oven DIY Cabinet for Van (Passenger Side)
The time has come to build the sink/induction/oven cabinet in our van. We are also adding “secret drawers”, where our laptops will live… This is…
Van Lightning Calculator & Wiring
12V Ceiling Lights Wiring & Calculator Inputs: Rows: Lights Per Row: Total Cable Length:(One Way) ft Voltage: 12V Parts & Tools: x 1 12V-24V PWM…
DIY Van Upholstery (Wrap Panels and Metal with Fabric)
Wrapping bare components with upholstery fabric in a van isn’t just about aesthetics! It comes with several other perks: Here’s how we upholstered the wall…
Adding Solar Power to a Van (Electrical & Roof install)
Now that the electrical system is up and running in our van, it’s time to install the solar panels!
Fridge Cabinet DIY Build (Driver Side) | Transit Van Conversion
Today we are making the fridge cabinet, designed to fit our 5.8 cubic foot Nova Kool R5810 12V Fridge and featuring four large drawers to…
Ford Transit Alternator Charging: How To Connect
There are a few details to know when tapping into alternator power on the Ford Transit. In this guide, we’ll walk through the positive and…
Adding a Temperature-Controlled Cooling Fan to a Cabinet
Here’s a fun project to add temperature-controlled fan(s) to a cabinet (fridge, electrical, etc.). We initially made this for our fridge cabinet, but finally opted…
