Vanlife and Hacks

Just because it’s a tiny home on wheels doesn’t mean that the features inside it can’t be big. In our build-out, we’ve tried to utilize every inch of available space and yet keep the overall look as minimalist as possible. Still, things come up that we miss or wish we’d done differently. Sometimes, just a few little hacks or adjustments can make a huge difference in the comfort level of our van life. And, there’s always more to learn from other vanlifers on our travels. We’ll share some of the best ideas here.

  • Hard Work for a Vanlifer
    When I saw on Facebook that our friend, Joe Hartman, got a job with Amalgamated Sugar last September, I wanted to hear all about his experience working the sugar beet harvest. Then when we found out he was going to be at Quartzsite the same time as us, I had my chance to talk with him in person.
  • Better Than Jumper Cables
    Somehow, I’d left the keys in the ignition turned to aux. Nothing was on, but it still drained the battery. Next morning…. nothing…
  • Do You Really Need That Campfire?
    Roasting marshmallows and singing songs around a large campfire is one of the great lures of van and RV living, but we rarely have a fire, and here’s why…