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This is everything that lives in our van: what we use, why we chose it, and what we’d change. It’s the page we wish we’d found before our build.
The quick list
| Category | What we use | Why | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Power | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| ☀️ Solar | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 🔥 Heating | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 💧 Water | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 🍳 Kitchen | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 🛏️ Sleeping | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 🚽 Toilet | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
| 📶 Internet | Product name | Why it’s in the van | See it → |
The things we couldn’t live without
Most used
Product name goes here
Best for: who this is perfect for, in one line
- The thing we love most about it
- A second real-world reason it earns its space
- A third: size, weight, value or build quality
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Best upgrade
Product name goes here
Best for: who this is perfect for, in one line
- The thing we love most about it
- A second real-world reason it earns its space
- A third: size, weight, value or build quality
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Surprise hit
Product name goes here
Best for: who this is perfect for, in one line
- The thing we love most about it
- A second real-world reason it earns its space
- A third: size, weight, value or build quality
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What we’d never buy again
- Something that broke or wasn’t worth it, and why
- Another one
Booking & planning tools we use
- Campsites & stays: Booking.com, plus how you find free spots.
- Ferries: where you book crossings.
- Insurance: who you’re insured with for van life.
- Tours & activities: GetYourGuide.