Sebastian Santabarbara
InstaPrivy Is The Perfect Accessory For Your Next Off Grid Toilet Break
Living the van life can be a very rewarding experience, allowing you to have the freedom to set out on an off grid adventure of epic proportions and to explore the many wonders of the world. It doesn’t matter how big your off road bus is or how comfortable your Luxury RV might be, at […]
Best Campervan Heaters For Your Next Camper Conversion
Learning how to build your own camper van can be tough if you don’t have any building experience or haven’t spent much time living off grid before now. And then there’s the daunting task of finding the best equipment to kit it out with. Which are the best campervan toilets, what is the best campervan […]
Best Campervan Insulation – Which Products Are Best For You?
Put your hands up if you’re planning on converting a campervan? If you’re reading this article then we’re going to assume that you’re after information on how to build a campervan yourself, and we can confirm that you have come to the right place. So, you’ve bought your van, cleaned it out, and now you […]
11 Best Campervan Toilets For Your Next Off Grid Adventure
What are the most important things to think about when completing a camper conversion? What van life essentials come at the top of the list, the things that the van life influencers on your favourite Van Life Instagram accounts use every day and rely on more than anything? Sure, there’s solar panels and the good […]
Off Road Mercedes Is An Overland Castle On Wheels
Living in a van has never been so popular. Every day vandwellers of all ages are hitting the road and trying their hand at alternative living, finding the best van life travel spots all over the globe and documenting their travels on their Van Life Instagram accounts. But for some people, living the van life […]
Luxury RV Expands Into A Mobile Office That Sleeps Eight
In an age where bigger means better, it’s no surprise that the act of finding the best van for long or short term travel is a tricky one. If you’re looking for stealth campers or the tried and tested Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van, then there are hundreds of different campervan conversions that you can sift […]
Toyota Tundra Camper With Pop Up Top Is The Ultimate Off Road Rig!
One of the best things about living the van life, truck life, or trailer life, is being able to meet people who are doing the same thing as you. It might be that they are on the same journey, or perhaps just looking for a way to break free from the norm and express their […]
Inside Nomad Vanz $200K Off Road 2019 Mercedes Sprinter
We’re here at the Overland Expo West with our sponsors Four Wheel Campers, checking out more some of the awesome vans, off road trucks and overlanding goliaths that we’ve been drooling over ever since Van Clan first began. The atmosphere here is electric, with so many likeminded people all interested in living the van life, […]
Overland Expo Campers – Every Camper From Overland Expo West 2019!
What do you get if you cross a patch of land in Arizona and hundreds of camper enthusiasts from across the globe? The answer is Overland Expo West! The Expo might have finished for 2019, but we are pretty adamant about still keeping the vibe of the event alive until next year. We’re a little […]
Nomad Vanz Created One Of The Neatest Mercedes Sprinter Campers On Earth
It’s not often that you get to spend three days in an off grid adventure paradise, but that’s exactly where we’ve been while hanging out at Overland Expo West 2019! Our sponsors, Four Wheel Campers, invited us over so that we could document the entire thing for our readers at home, and it was an […]
The $100’000 EarthCruiser Truck Camper Is A Digtal Nomads Dream!
Hello everyone, and welcome to another post on the greatest camper event of the year; Overland Expo West 2019! One thing that we’re learning from this year’s event is that truck life is such a huge part of the off grid adventure movement here in the United States. Living the van life might be all […]
TouRig Campers Take Luxury Off Roaders To A Whole New Level
Welcome, Ladies and Gentle-vans (see what I did there…) to another action-packed article on the sights, sounds, and vans here at Overland Expo West. We’ve been here with our sponsors, Four Wheel Campers, checking out all of the amazing campervan conversions, off road trucks and small travel trailers that have turned up to tempt the […]
Van Do It Camper Is A Swiss Army Knife On Wheels
When it comes to living the van life, there is no written rule as to how you build your travelling tiny home. Some people favour the tiny eco house, while others go for a no-holds-barred adventure bus. Whatever your design choice, one thing usually remains constant; when you’ve made your van, there’s no changing the […]
Outside Van Campers Created The Ultimate Vehicle For Adrenaline Junkies
Choosing what kind of layout you should have for your camper conversion is always tricky, which is why we at Van Clan try to cover as many different styles, makes and models that we can to help give you a better choice when it comes to picking your dream vehicle. But with so many affordable […]
Storyteller Overland Is The Latest Conversion Company On The Block
When it comes to Mercedes Sprinter conversions, we like to think that we’ve seen enough to know what works and what doesn’t. Open up your Van Life Instagram feed, and the chances are that 90% of the vehicles on there will be Sprinters, and it’s not hard to see why! They are the go-to choice […]
Meet The $200,000 Adventure Truck Made For Global Expeditions
Can you remember that feeling of walking into a toy store when you were younger and being overwhelmed by all of the fantastic toys crammed onto the shelves? The sights and sounds of all of the different games and figurines left us wanting one of everything, even though we knew that our pocket money wouldn’t […]
Could This SylvanSport Trailer Replace The Airstream?
One of the best things about living in a van and finding those best van life travel spots is the sense of freedom that comes with carving your own path through life. It allows you to travel at a much slower pace, to see things that you might have never experienced if you hadn’t been […]
10 Best Motorhomes Of 2023
If you’ve been keeping up to date with our van life articles over the past few months, then chances are you’ll have seen a whole heap of different camper conversions hidden amongst my ramblings. From the ever-popular Volkswagen Bus Camper through to small campers and the new range of micro campers that are becomming popular […]
10 Best Off Road Trucks To Tackle The Wilderness In
When it comes to off-roading through the wilderness and conquering the toughest terrain, nothing beats a gnarly truck camper. Whether you’re exploring California’s National Forests or heading up a mountain in France, off road trucks are the only way to travel, getting you from A to B in a monster camper that makes micro campers […]
Top 10 Best Teardrop Trailers Under $25,000
If you’re a regular reader of our articles and can brush past the insane tangents and constant references to Star Wars, then you’ll know how much we love small travel trailers here at Van Clan. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an off road trailer, a luxury trailer, an electric trailer, or an expanding trailer, if […]
Mini Camper Is The Home On Wheels You’ll Never Want
When it comes to living the van life, the question of ‘does size matter’ instantly divides opinions. How small does a tiny house have to be before it’s more of a shed than a liveable space? Do you need to stand up in your stealth camper van? Is a high roof panel van the only […]
Bluefin Paddleboards Are The Ultimate Compact Vanlife Accessory
Living the van life is all about heading to new locations and exploring the world around you. There are so many amazing things to see and do as you drive across the world in your tiny home, seeking out adventure and thrills around every turn and trying your hand at new skills along the way. […]
20 Best Small Campers and Travel Trailers For Road Trips
When people think about living the van life, they usually conjure up images of a Skoolie adventure bus or one of the fancy Mercedes Sprinter Conversions that we covered a while back. From the best Ford Campers to the Nissan Camper workshop on wheels, hardened vandwellers and newcomers alike associate van life with 4×4 vehicles, […]
10 Best RV’s To Live In Full Time
Today we’re going to discover what the best RV to live in is on the American market, as RVs are a quintessential part of American life. Completing one of the countries top road trips is a right of passage for many youngsters and a love for the open road can easily stay with you after […]
The Top Ten Best Caravans For Your Next Holiday
Don’t worry, you haven’t clicked onto the wrong page by accident, and I haven’t been visited by three camping ghosts in the middle of the night in an attempt to make me forget about van life. The truth of the matter is this; we talk so much about tiny trailers, small travel trailers, and all […]
8 Reasons Why You Should Travel In A Van This Summer
It’s that time of year when everyone is starting to think about their summer holidays. But, if you’re getting bored of the standard holiday checklist: where does the best package deal, where will be warmest and where caters to tourists then why not try something different and travel in a van? The summer months are […]
Van Life Costs – Our Vanlifers Tell Us How Much They Spend On The Road
Living in a van might have been frowned upon when Alan Bennet released his famous paint-brush-wielding, newspaper-hoarding character on the world, but thanks to the many Van Life Instagram accounts and Vanlife Blogs on the internet, vandwellers all over the globe are shedding this unfortunate stereotype and bringing the joys of alternative living to the […]
Full Time Female Traveller Explores The World In A Hand-Built Tiny Home
The prospect of full time van life is something that many weekend warrior travellers and off grid adventure enthusiasts think about every single day. Living the van life gives you so much freedom and opens so many doors that you never even knew existed, and it’s safe to say that it will change your life forever. […]
This Lotus Caravan Is Perfect For The Most Adventurous Off Grid Addicts
Small travel trailers are the future of off grid living; it’s a bold statement, but we’re sticking to it. Whether you’re a weekend warrior who likes to get out when the weather is nice or a full time off grid adventure expert, the tiny trailer provides an excellent solution for living off the grid. The compact […]
World’s First Carbon Fiber Caravan Is Like Something Out Of Star Wars
Have you ever stopped to wonder what supervillains do when they take a little bit of time off from being evil? Does Thanos like to take a monster camper to a nice quiet corner of the universe? Is Voldemort a fan of small travel trailers and partial to an off grid adventure with his Death […]
Van Life Influencers Share Their Favourite Features & Products
Are you looking to take the leap into living the van life? Do you want to go travelling in a van, or maybe you’re still in the early stages of your camper conversion? There are lots of amazing van life ideas to be taken from Van Life Instagram accounts and Vanlife Blogs, but sometimes it’s […]
Futuristic Camper Let’s You Gaze Up At The Stars With A Balcony
The fact that I’m not massive fans of luxury RV’s is no secret. It’s not that I don’t like them, in fact, vehicles like the Carado Axion and the EarthRoamer are works of automotive art, but a lot of large RV’s are just a bit samey. I’m sat in a camper park up spot in […]
This Stealth Minivan Converts Into An Affordable Camper For Under $10K
The wanderlust bug is doing the rounds once again; the amount of emails that we receive in the Van Clan inbox has tripled in the past few months, and more and more of you want to know how to get into alternative living. Maybe it’s because Spring has sprung, or perhaps you’re all just ready for […]
Meet The Compact Camper Van Perfect For Budding Weekend Warriors
There is no better feeling than hitting the open road after a stressful week at work, cruising down the highway with your favourite van life essentials packed and ready to go, preparing to add another journey to your list of top road trips. Not all vandwellers can live the vanlife full time; travelling in a […]
10 Affordable Tiny Homes For Under $50’000
The notion of becoming a homeowner seems so out of reach for many in today’s world, and for many millennials, the dream of being able to afford to buy their own home is as unrealistic as Darth Vader becoming the next President of the United States. But it’s not just graduates straight out of university […]
Why Outdoorsy Is The Easiest Way To Rent An RV
Living the van life isn’t for everyone, and sometimes the jump from house-dwelling to van life can seem a little bit extreme. If only there were a place to rent an RV from that took out all of the hassles of searching for the perfect van, with a safe and secure infrastructure that keeps you […]
This High-Tech Off Road Camper Trailer Is A Hotel Room On Wheels
Have you ever looked at a sturdy, army grade jerrycan and wondered what it would be like if you built a travel trailer out of it? That’s exactly what Romanian-Bucharest based company ‘FIM Caravans’ have done with this brand spanking new Off Road Camper Trailer. We cover many rolling tiny homes here at Van Clan, […]
Pop Up Trailer Can Expand Into A Outdoor Party In Just 30 Seconds
The travel trailer comes in all shapes and sizes; from the tiny trailer to the adventurous off road trailer, and from the spacious off grid trailer to super-fancy tiny homes like this luxury trailer with a floating double bed. Whichever way you look at it, Trailer Life is becoming a huge movement and an affordable way […]
Sentinel Portable Gaming Station Lets You Game Off The Grid
There are, and always will be, two different types of vandwellers; those that like to get out and explore the wilderness on an off grid adventure, and those that like to drive their adventure bus to a nice quiet location and get out all of their gadgets for a good bit of off-grid gaming. Some […]
Trailer Life – How One Woman Travelled The World In A Tiny Trailer
If you have spent any amount of time living the van life or travelling in a van, then you’ll know the incredible sense of freedom that comes with the digital nomad lifestyle. Every day we get more and more comments from people who are desperate to get off the grid, to leave their mundane 9 […]
Mercedes Benz X Class Camper Redefines Luxury Off Grid Living
Meet the Mercedes Benz X Class camper, converted by German company Matzker. If you and your partner are currently trying to decide between the practicality of an off-road camper and a luxury camper van, then look no further, for the Mercedes Benz X Class Camper is both 4×4 and luxury. With this sublime conversion, you […]
Eco Campervans Are Becoming The Vandwellers Vehicle Of Choice
Gone are the days of having to choose a gas guzzling, air polluting tiny home as your camper conversion of choice. Just as the culinary world is having an overhaul with the rise in popularity with clean eating, so too is the camper van industry, with the arrival of more and more new eco campervans […]
Upgrade Your Next Road Trip With The Viva Maca Travel Hammock
What’s better than chilling by the beach with van by your side and a beer in your hand? Well, how about relaxing in one of the most important van life essentials that al vandwellers need – a travel hammock. Now, that’s what I call a good day! Van Lifers and Weekend Warriors, today we’re reviewing the […]
Outdoorsy Is The Air BNB Of RVs and Campervans
What drives vandwellers and off grid adventure lovers to head out into the unknown and explore? Is it the thrill of travelling in a van, heading down dusty highways and ticking off some of life’s top road trips; or perhaps living the van life has become the new American Dream? Whatever the case, Van Life […]
Nissan Camper Has A Fully Stocked Workshop In The Back!
What’s the first thing that you think about when you read the words ‘camper conversion’? Is it an off grid home, or a tiny house that you might take out for a spin on weekends? Perhaps it’s a retro Volkswagen Bus Camper, or maybe it’s a rough and ready cheap camper that you put your […]
This Is The Craziest Modified Campervan We’ve Ever Set Eyes On
Some people might think that living the van life is about the quiet life, taking a stealth camper out on the road and gently enjoying some of life’s top road trips. Others like to build a metallic-red dragon and drive into the heart of the sun, travelling in a van while eating up every other […]
This Is The Most Stunning VW California Camper We’ve Ever Seen
Hands up if you like campers? Ok, that should pretty much be everybody on the list, that’s why you check out our articles, right? The truth is, we love all kinds of campervan conversions here at Van Clan, but we have a special soft spot for retro motors (we’re only human after all!). As vandwellers, […]
The Craziest Off Grid Adventure To The Arctic Circle In A Solar Powered Camper
We’ve written a lot of articles about clean alternative living here at Van Clan; the Leaf Tiny Eco House, the Dalbury Electric Campervan, the Electric Trailer camper, and a whole host ofhttps://www.apple.com off grid tiny homes that help to reduce your carbon footprint. The thing is, most of these scenarios involve warm countries, companies that […]
Vintage Camper Lets You Relive The Memories of ‘The Summer Of Love’.
Do you ever wish that you could jump into a vintage camper and drive off into the sunset? It’s the ultimate dream; saying goodbye to all of life’s troubles and setting off on an adventure, living the van life in quirky campers just like the Beach Boys did back in the Summer Of Love. Well, if […]
Top 10 Travel Backpacks That You Need For Living Off The Grid
If you’re thinking about seeing the world, then there’s no better feeling than travelling in a van. You can take your tiny home with you wherever you go, and you always know that you’ve got a roof over your head no matter where you are. Living in a van gives you a lot of storage […]
This Expanding Trailer Is The Perfect Off Grid Party Pad
Do you ever step inside your teardrop camper or off road trailer and wish that you had a little bit more room to move, or perhaps even throw a huge party for you and your friends? The average camper trailer is big enough for one or two people to sleep comfortably, but you couldn’t exactly […]
The Top 10 Travel Bikes To Take With You On Your Next Road Trip
Getting off the grid has never been easier thanks to the rise of the vandwellers. No, this isn’t the next film in the Planet of the Apes series; it’s a movement of people living the van life and exploring all of the culture and riches that the world, and indeed life, has to offer. It’s […]
Bicycle Camper Proves That You Can Get Off Grid On A Budget!
Are you looking for a cheap camper or an affordable tiny house? The start-up costs of living off the grid can be expensive, especially if you’re scrolling through the internet looking for top eco campers like the Dalbury electric campervan. But what if we told you that there was a much cheaper method of off […]
Escapod Trailer Is The Perfect Tiny Home For The Weekend Warrior
What is it that defines a good tiny trailer? Does it need to be an off grid trailer, or does it merely have to be a stealth camper built for the ultimate weekend warrior? If you’re into small travel trailers as much as we are, then you’re bound to know that the sight that makes most […]
Finally A Cheap Camper That Has Everything You Need For Adventures
We get lots of questions about living the van life on a daily basis, and many of them have something to do with money or the cost of living in a van. Whether you’re planning on becoming a digital nomad or just want to go travelling in a van around the United States, the initial […]
This Off Grid Caravan Transforms & Rotates Into A Mini Hotel
Now I know what you’re thinking, and the answer is no; we haven’t moved into the realm of Caravans. The subject of Caravanning divides the Van Life world almost as much as politics, so we usually prefer to be Switzerland in the matter and stay out of the crossfire. But today, we’re stepping into no-mans […]
Meet The 6 Wheeled Mercedes Camper That Has Its Own Quad Bike
Mercedes Sprinter Conversions are perhaps the best campervan conversions on the road today, and it’s not hard to see why when you scroll through your Van Life Instagram accounts and see some of the incredible tiny homes and that have been created using a Mercedes Camper. They’re a great base vehicle, but also having the […]
This Company Will Build You A Stealth Camper Van For Just $7,000
More and more people want to move out of the 9 to 5 and live a life on the road, and to be honest we can’t blame them! Vandwellers have a great way of life and get to work while travelling – what’s not to love! Living the van life or travelling in a van […]
This Tiny Trailer Has Its Own Wifi For The Digital Nomad On The Go
We love a good trailer here at Van Clan; from the space age travel trailer to the reliable off road trailer, we’re fascinated by how much you can fit into a tiny home and how they can adapt to so many different situations. Today we’re going to talk about the latest tiny trailer on the […]
This Harry Potter House House Was Made For Die-Hard Potter Fans
If you’re a certified Potter-head, then you’re going to love this tiny Harry Potter House. It may be a tiny home, but it’s not made for house elves; it’s a fully functional home that can sleep up to five muggles — two in the Ravenclaw loft, one opposite in the smaller Slytherin loft, and two […]
Vanlife Cooking Just Got A Whole Lot Tastier With This Portable PIzza Oven
It’s no secret that we love our top cooking accessories here at Van Clan. In fact, if we could give you any van life tips, it would be to purchase yourself an XL Ridgemonkey for cooking burgers and fish on the go. But what if you feel the need to take your vanlife cooking to […]
This Pop Top Camper Can Handle The Adventurous Family Of Five
Van life is all about getting out on the road in your favourite adventure bus and seeing the world. You don’t have to own a monster camper to feel a sense of wanderlust or awe when you’re out there exploring the wild; you need something that can accommodate you and your family as you go […]
Carado Axion Is A Camper With An Ensuite Bathroom
When it comes to campers and living the van life, there’s nothing better than the good old trusty panel van. From Mercedes Sprinter conversions right through to the Ford Transit Camper, it’s a strong shape and solid foundation for creating a kick-ass camper that knows no bounds. The Carado Axion is no exception and is […]
Meet The Travel Trailer That Can Transform Into A Tiny Off Grid Cabin
We like to think that we’re experts when it comes to picking the right tools for living off the grid. From tiny homes to small travel trailers, we’ve scrolled the internet in search of every off road trailer and adventure bus to keep you in the know. It would be safe to say that we […]
Living The Van Life – Things Vanlifers Won’t Tell You
If you log onto Pinterest or scroll through your Instagram feed, you’re bound to see a dozen photos of tiny houses and campervan conversions, often in the most idyllic places on earth. Living in a van is rewarding, it fills your life with freedom, and it’s a cheap and easy way of living. Add that into […]
Travelling in a Van – 10 Useful Tips To Help You On The Road
It’s what many people call ‘living the dream’; setting off in search of adventure and sticking it to the faceless corporate man who only knows you by your employee number. Getting off the grid in your own tiny home is what many people daydream about, but living in a van is just the tip of […]
This Van Life Clothing From Passenger Is Perfect For Any Adventure
Living in a van or in an off grid home can be tough, especially when it all boils down to how much space you have to store all of your belongings. I’ve been living in a van since October 2017, and my girlfriend and I both have a draw each that’s crammed full of multiple […]
Craziest Monster Camper You’ll Ever Set Eyes On
I’ve always maintained that there are two different types of camper enthusiasts out there in the big wide world that we call home. There’s the group that like to ramble around and take in the scenery, enjoying the route along the way in one of our top eco campers; and then there’s the group that like […]
Dreamcase Will Now Let You Camp In Your Brand New Tesla
Picture this – all of your friends are taking their brand new (or very retro) campers out on something called ‘a weekend warrior trip’ and they’ve invited you to come along. At first, you thought it would be a great idea, but then you stepped out of your house and remembered that your superb ‘all-singing-all-dancing’ […]
Two Friends Manage To Build Their Very Own Kids Gas Powered VW Minibus
We’ve all had or been around tiny trucks at some point in our lives. Whether you have fond memories of driving them around your living room as a child or trying to squeeze in one and then race it down the road as a slightly drunk teenager (that’s definitely not me writing from experience there…), […]
Meet The Trackabout Trailer Built For Darth Vader Himself
All vandwellers have their weapon of choice, so to speak. If you’re a weekend warrior, then you might go for the eco-conscious electric campervan, and if you’re an adventurer that’s more interested in an off grid home then perhaps you might prefer these classic Mercedes Sprinter conversions. It also stands to reason that if you’re a Sith Lord […]
Meet The All Terrain Camper That’s Taking On The Airstream Trailer
“Excuse me, sir, do you have any small travel trailers that look like the Iron Giant?”. That’s how all first sentences should start, especially if you’re in the market for the Bowlus Road Chief All Terrain Camper. When it comes to trailers, we like to think that we know a thing or two about what’s good, […]
The Land Rover Camper Is Becoming A Popular Choice For Adventurers
Say what you will about Land Rover, they are and always will be a British institution. As a powerhouse of modern motoring, they can be seen tearing up and down farmers fields and over rough terrain with a plume of dust billowing behind them. If you own one already then you won’t need any convincing, […]
Ford EarthRoamer Is Everything You Need To Beat The Wilderness
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the forest, a new EarthRoamer has risen to conquer modern life as we know it. The Ford EarthRoamer, otherwise known as the XV-LTS, is EarthRoamers best selling luxury expedition vehicle. It makes living off the grid look as easy as taking candy from a […]
Meet The Futuristic Off Road Trailer That’s Conquered The Camping World
Did you ever stop to think about what might have happened with all of those broken X-Wings from the Star Wars movies? Once ol’ Darth Vader had thrown the angry wizard guy off the Death Star there wasn’t much need to repair them anymore, unless someone had the bright idea of turning them into campers of […]
Essential Vanlife Tips You Need To Know Before You Hit The Road
Living off the grid can be tough, especially for the digital nomad that’s just graduated into the realm of the full-time vandwellers. You’ve booked your ferry, you’ve planned your goodbye party, but there’s a niggling feeling in the back of your mind that you might have forgotten something important. Don’t worry! I know what you’re going […]
The Custom Ford Transit Campervan Built For Weekend Warriors
THIS IS SPARTA!… Well, it’s the GT Spartan Ford Transit Campervan at any rate, and if it’s good enough for the King of Sparta, then it’s good enough for us. The Ford Transit Camper has had a major upgrade from the genius minds over at Autohaus, and it could be the swankiest ford transit camper conversion […]
Van Life Instagram – 35 Of The Best Accounts To Follow
Van Life can be daunting if you’re new to the movement, and one of the questions that we get asked the most is ‘Who should I follow to get inspiration?’. Maybe you’re setting off on the road to becoming a full-time vandweller or just enjoy scrolling through pictures of tiny homes, or perhaps you’re a […]
Van Life Insurance Exists, And Here’s How To Get It!
The real struggle for any movement or alternative lifestyle is being recognised by a local authority, the media, and other ‘business to consumer’ organisations. The concept of Vandwellers and the freelancing Digital Nomad is still too new or hard to understand for some people (mostly people who think Alan Bennett’s ‘Lady In The Van’ is […]
Tesla Bus Concept Is A Vehicle Elon Musk Should Totally Make
We love the idea of an electric campervan, in fact, some of our all-time favourite vehicles come from our list of top eco campers. So it’s no surprise that our spidey senses started tingling when we got wind of the new Tesla Bus concept. Tesla are undoubtedly the forerunners in green living and cleaner technology, so it […]
Meet The Giant Off Road Bus That Was Built For The Avengers
If there’s one thing that we love about campers and camper van conversions it’s their ability to shock us and make us go wow. Bigger might not always be better (take this tiny eco house or this off grid trailer for example), but when it comes to picking a good adventure bus we have one rule […]
Off Grid Van From Outside Van Is The Ultimate Swiss Army Vehicle
You might think that we have a little bit of a soft spot for Oregon based company Outside Van, and in all honesty you’d be absolutely spot on. We love campervan conversions that combine function and versatility with a clean and minimalistic feel, and the Mercedes Sprinter Conversions that Outside Van produce never fail to knock […]
Meet The Ultimate Compact Camper Trailer Named TigerMoth
What’s the one thing that makes campers and campervan conversions so great? It’s the ability to set off on an off grid living adventure at a moments notice without a care in the world! But if you live in a house that doesn’t have a lot of parking space or just don’t like the thought of […]
This Vanlife Camper Shower Is The Perfect Off Grid Companion
It’s the age old question – to shower, or not to shower. Most van dwellers plump for the second option, which can result in locals or shop owners chasing you out of establishments with a broom or in some cases a large pointy fork (we’ve all been there). Living off the grid can be tough if […]
TomTom Go Camper Review – A Vanlifers Dream SatNav
As Vandwellers we love the notion of wanderlust; there’s no other feeling like getting off the grid and experiencing all of the hidden gems that the wilderness has to offer. But sometimes we all need a helping hand when we’re creating our own van life stories, especially when we’re delving into different countries and unknown […]
Four Wheel Campers Are Changing The Overlanding World Forever!
We love all types of campers here at Van Clan; from your Mercedes Sprinter Conversions right through to your small travel trailers, if we find a vehicle that’s fit for off grid living then it’s good enough for us. Usually, our experience with testing out campervan conversions lasts a few hours at most (we have […]
Meet The Adventure Bus That’s Taking Instagram By Storm
Can you feel that shift in the air? It’s the movement of millions of people saying no to the daily grind and taking the step to becoming vandwellers. People want to explore the world now more than ever, and van life gives them the tools and the means to travel the globe in style. If you’re […]
Custom Campervan Gets A Fast & Furious Overhaul
There’s two types of camper van lover out there – those that like old dream rides like the retro camper trailer, and those that like supercharged pimped up rides like the Ford Terrier M Sport and this souped up VW Camper. If you’re in the second category and like rides that have come from another realm […]
The Ford Camper Conversion That We’ve All Been Waiting For
We love adventures, but we love the campers that can handle adventures even more. Living off the grid is a lifestyle choice that many people crave, but without the proper van life essentials and the right vehicle you’re going to fall behind the other vandwellers as they race to Wanderlust glory. Luckily for you Outside Van just keep […]
Making Money While Travelling
There’s nothing quite like packing up a van and driving off into your next big adventure. The thrill of the unknown is an undeniable pull that many of us feel at some point or another, and van living is the perfect way to experience it. Whether you’re already on the road or planning your trip, […]
This Extendable Camper Is A Transportable Folding Apartment
A lot of people ask me how I cope living in 80 square feet of van everyday. Well UK Van Life can have its challenges, but i’m very used to the minimalist campervan way of life and I wouldn’t give up my tiny home for the world. If you like the idea of living in […]
10 Best Small Travel Trailers For Your Next Off Grid Trip Away
We love our small travel trailers here at Van Clan, but sometimes it’s healthy to take a step back and think about all of choices that we so fortunately have. We love the freedom, the space, the noise of nature, and cooking outdoors underneath the stars with some of our top cooking accessories (everyone loves […]
This Compact Camper Is Perfect For The Vanlife Weekend Warrior
Size and weight play a big factor in the vehicle that we choose as our off grid home. Some people prefer monsters like the EarthRoamer, where as others will go for something more lightweight and rustic like this Mercedes Camper Dream Ride. It also depends on how long you’re planning on living off the grid […]
Alternative Living Inside The Escher Tiny House
Are you looking for a permanent solution for living off the grid? If yes then we have two words for you – Tiny Homes. They’re the new alternative living solution for the modern day homeowner and they are absolutely out of this world! If you like your home comforts but don’t want to be tied […]
Conquer The Land Or The Sea With The Caravanboat
Living off the grid just got even more interesting! So Caravans aren’t usually something that we cover here at Van Clan; we talk about top tiny homes and terrific trailers, but the closest thing that we’ve got to a caravan has been the Airstream Trailer which is like comparing Star Wars with Star Trek (completely different right!). But […]
Take A Peak Inside This £75,000 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper
We all love the iconic Volkswagen Retro Bus; it’s what started the vandwellers movement in the first place, and without it we’d have no van life stories to talk about! But if you want a little more power and a lot more space then this Volkswagen Westfalia Camper might be of interest. It’s still got […]
This Airstream Camper Is Built Inside Of A Stealth Mercedes Sprinter
If I asked you to ‘describe an Airstream Camper’ then you’d probably go for the classic shape that we all know and love, or maybe the new Airstream Basecamp Trailer if you’ve been swotting up on your Van Clan articles. You probably wouldn’t start describing mercedes sprinter conversions or an interstate luxury dream ride (sorry, we’re getting […]
Meet The All Terrain Camper Van That Can Take You Anywhere
Some people like to tootle down to the campsite with a cool box full of sausages and the Friends DVD boxset for a weekend living off the grid, using their top cooking accessories and being an all round tiny house hero. Others, however, like to strap their van life essentials to their bodies and hit the open […]
This Tent Hammock Is Revolutionising The Camping World
It doesnt take a rocket scientist to work out that we love campers and trailers here at Van Clan, but it’s not what we’d call an exclusive relationship. In fact, whenever we get chance we like to get out into the wilderness and do some old school camping, making fires from twigs and whipping up tasty […]
20 Top Road Trips From Around The World That You Seriously Need To Do
There’s no better feeling than hitting the open road and seeing some of the amazing sights that the world has to offer, and there’s no better way to do it than in the comfort of your own mobile home. We speak to vandwellers day in day out about their travels and about the best places […]
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Incredible Custom Off-Grid 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
We are addicted to 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter’s, they are like the great white sharks of the road, vicious, unstoppable and beautiful all at the same time. American based conversion company Outside Van are known for their incredible Sprinter Conversions, here they showcase a custom made 4×4 beast and we instantly fell in love. OV have seriously […]
VW Buzz: The Iconic Camper’s Futuristic Evolution for the Modern Vanlife Enthusiast
Everyone knows that VW are the kings of the camper world; take their California XXL for example. Their brand is classic and iconic, you don’t need to be a van fan to recognise that they are truly beautiful machines. But now the vanlife pioneers have an ‘out of this world’ new revamp of their legendary camper; […]
Overland Storage Boxes From Radius Outfitters (Review 2023)
Overland storage boxes are essential to life on the road because they provide compact solutions to store all of your van life gear. The best overland storage boxes ensure that every item you own has a home, preventing them from going missing or getting damaged. This comes from our personal experience from years living on […]
A Vanlifer’s Ultimate California Road Trip [With Local Destination Guides]
The beauty of van life is the ability to drive wherever, whenever you want. And, in our opinion, a California road trip is one of the best adventures you can go on in the United States. There aren’t many places in the world that have deserts, mountain ranges, and white sandy beaches all in one […]
