“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” -Benjamin Franklin One can have many reasons when deciding to start a DIY van build. Ours was born out of the need and wants to travel. Before March 2020, we enjoyed traveling abroad several times a year and a handful of domestic trips. Our plan had…
Here’s a list of electrical products I used to build our van. This is not a complete list, and I did not include all the little bits and bobs used. Victron Energy Electrical Products Victron Energy MultiPlus 3000VA 12-volt Victron Energy Orion-TR Smart 12/12-volt 30amp Victron Energy Cerbo GX Victron Energy Lynx Distributor Victron Energy…
Winter Driving Today we will discuss our winter driving safety tips and some emergency kit items we like to have in the vehicle with us whenever we travel. We’ve seen it more and more in recent years, epic and unprecedented winter storms. Often described with an edgy name, #polarvortex or #bombcyclone, to emphasize their seriousness. …
The Van Where should I start, when it was just a faint dream to jump into the van life arena, or Covid had us locked down, and I was applying for an auto loan? How about a little bit of both? We’d been going down the various YouTube rabbit holes on van builds for a…
If you haven’t tried snowshoeing, a snowshoe trip on Mt. Hood is the perfect launching point into snow sports and a great way to enjoy winter. It’s good exercise, accessible, and a great way to socialize outdoors. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Beginner’s Snowshoeing here for everything you need to know to get started….
essentials for hiking
