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Alexandru Ion

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How Much Battery Does a Camper Van Need for Two Nights Off-Grid?

For two nights off-grid, start with how many watt-hours the van uses in a day.

VANNON’s Sprinter Makes Room for Tall Gear With a Foldaway Bed

Most raised camper van beds leave a garage underneath. In VANNON’s Malibu Sprinter, the bed can fold away so the garage extends all the way up. When the platform is stowed, you can walk…

Removable vs. Permanent Camper Van Conversions for a Daily Driver

A van that commutes on Friday and camps on Saturday has two different jobs.

Slide the Rear Bench to Free Up Cargo Space in the VW T7 Chesil

The biggest layout change in the Vanworx Chesil happens without taking anything out of the van.

When the Trip Ends, the Toyota Sienna Gets Its Passenger Seats Back

Andriy built the camper inside his 2014 Toyota Sienna around a job most conversions never have to do.

A Two-Day Winter Road Trip Through Death Valley

Two winter days in Death Valley are enough to see the salt flats, badlands, and sand dunes without building the trip around remote dirt roads.

Hidden Shower vs. Fixed Wet Bath: How Much Room Does Each Take in a Camper Van?

Compare a shower hidden under a bench with a fixed wet bath, including the room each takes up when someone is showering.

The Shower Is Under the Bench in Pinnacle’s Ford Transit Camper

Lift the bench cushion in Pinnacle Campers’ BlissArmy Ford Transit and you’ll find a stainless steel shower pan.

A Ceiling Hatch Leads to the Rooftop Tent in Activan’s Sprinter

Activan's Land Yacht pairs a fixed bed with a rooftop tent reached through an interior hatch. Here's how that changes the layout of this Sprinter camper van.