Are you looking for a lightweight and low expensive trailer for off grid living? If the answer is yes then you’ve come to the right place. The Timberleaf Pika Trailer is the lightest off grid trailer on the market, and comes with a price tag that won’t make your eyes water. This article is sponsored […]
Digital nomad’s are always looking for a way to power their devices when they’re out on an adventure. A lot of power banks are bulky and weigh your pack down when you’re out on the trail, plus they rely on you charging them up from the grid before you set off on your adventures. The […]
If you’re looking for a Tiny Eco House to start your off grid dreams then the Leaf House could be your new dream home. It’s got a tiny footprint, it provides an eco friendly way of living, and it’s named after something that helps to gives us oxygen – everyone loves leaves! So without further […]
Hola Amigo’s, yย Bienvenido a Espaรฑa! The footballing greats may have been knocked out of the World Cup in the early stages, but the country of Spain will always be a winner to travellers and explores alike. From the pillars of hercules on the national flag to the Royal Palace Of Madrid, you’ll be hard pushed […]
We love every single type, style, method and choice of tiny homes here at Van Clan, and with housing prices at an all time high there really is no better time than now to think about downsizing into a tiny home. It doesn’t matter if you tow it, climb up into it or parachute down […]
Are you looking for the best campervan conversions that carries a sense of nostalgia? Maybe you’re wanting the iconic look of a retro Volkswagen Bus but with more of a modern twist, or perhaps you want something that oozes cool but still has all of the mechanics of a new vehicle that won’t let you […]
Meet UK female vanlifer George who is a currently living in her second van in the UK. George is a seasoned traveler and has been dipping in and out of vanlife for the past three years. George’s van has an amazing layout including a murphy bed, a balcony and a bath- all things I’ve never […]
We’re no stranger to the iconic Airstream Trailer here at Van Clan; from the full millionaires mansion to the the humble 70s airstream conversion, we’ve seen this classic trailer camper come in all sorts of designs and sizes (but always the same shape!) Now the leaders in towable metal houses have brought out a new pimped-up upgrade […]
This week at Van Clan we’re delving into the world of the Tiny House, exploring the different shapes, sizes and options out there for those that want to leave the city and live their lives in a tiny home. As you’ll see from this next example of small alternative living, having a tiny home doesn’t mean […]
Over the past year we’ve covered everything from the Ford Transit Camperย right the way through to the mighty EarthRoamer.ย We’ve drooled over many a retro Volkswagen Bus and chewed the fat over Truck Campers. But one thing that we haven’t covered in great detail is the concept of a tiny house, one of the giants of […]
If there’s one thing on this earth that we love above anything else it’s food. It doesn’t matter whether we’re eating it, smelling it or watching videos of it in Instagram, we love checking out new dishes and stuffing our faces whenever we get the chance. Living in a van doesn’t mean that you have to […]
Welcome to Greece, home of Hercules, Moussaka and the very first Olympics. Whilst the Grecians of old might be concerned with winning the ‘rat race’, (we’re making a tenuous link between sport and alternative living here, just roll with it) we’re about to meet two digital nomads who have conquered their own personal Mount Olympus […]
Meet Beth, a Canadian traveler and female vanlifer that is currently roaming around Europe and Africa with her boyfriend, Michael, and their van, Vinnne. Beth tells us how much money she is able to save by traveling in a van instead of backpacking, making her travels three times longer than they would have been otherwise. […]
Have you ever wished that you had a security feed to your camper van when you weren’t in it? Do you worry about people breaking into your van and stealing your valuables? If you’reย vandwellers then the answer to both of these questions is probably yes, and luckily for you we have the answer. We’ve found […]
We love a Kickstarter project here at Van Clan, and we also get over excited when we start talking about drones. So imagine the party that we threw at Van Clan HQ when we discovered the Titan Underwater Drone, one of the hottest new gadgets to hit the adventure world. Capable ofย working up to 150m […]
When it comes to living alternative living methods, we think we’re pretty clued up on how to live in an off grid home. We spend most of our days writing and testing out amazing camper vans, and this little beauty that we found whilst trawling the internet is no exception. Take a look at this […]
Hello Van Clanners, and welcome to another article in our Van Life Global series. Now if you’re planning your next road trip to Europe you’ve probably got Van Life Italy, France, Spain and Germany on your list, right? Well, about half an hour from Germany is a place that you might not have considered visiting […]
Here at Van Clan we’re conscious about the environment. We recycle, we don’t use tonnes of plastic, and we certainly keep a ‘leave no trace’ policy when we’re out and about on our travels. Being green is something that comes natural toย Vandwellers, but what if you want to go that step further and make your […]
Last year the incredible people over at Tesalate Australia sent us their pride and glory – a Tesalate Sand Free Towel. It was a little bit cold over Winter to be testing it out (we didn’t fancy the 4 degree celsius temperatures in Hunmanby Gap), but now that we’re experiencing a British heatwave we took […]
It’s no secret how we feel about the almighty Volkswagen Bus Camper here at Van Clan. We’re not sure whether its the look, the way that they drive, the iconic history that surrounds them, or all three of those points put together that makes us drool when one goes past. What we do know is […]
Welcome to Turkey, a country filled to the brim with culture, incredible food, and no similarities whatsoever to the roast bird that you eat at Christmas. Sitting slap bang between eastern Europe and western Asia, Turkish history is an amalgamation of the Roman, Persian, Byzantine, Greek and Ottoman empires. The incredible architecture throughout the land […]
Welcome to ‘Girls Off Grid!’, our new series focusing on women living the vanlife. Through this series of articles we’d love to build a community of women who live, work or travel on the road; be it full time, at the weekends or as part of a gap year; alone, with a partner or with […]
Welcome to Scandinavia, the home to the world’s largest population of Arctic reindeer herders, more lakes than you can shake a stick at, and of course the Vikings! You don’t need to run for the hills today though, because it’s not the sword wielding Lothbrok’s that we’re reporting on. We’re here to look into travelling […]
When it comes to camper conversions Mercedes Sprinters usually take all of the glory. Everyone seems to forget about the poor old Ford Transit, but that’s all about to change. This Ford Transit Camper from @fitetravels will completely blow you away! Lets take a look! The Ford Transit Camper Of Your Dreams Meet The Fite […]
Van Life is fast becoming a global phenomenon, which means that the movement has finally turned a few heads in the worlds largest nation. No, we’re not talking about the USA, we’re talking about Van Life Russia, which is where we’re stopping off on our Van Life global series today. With it’s borders touching both […]
Ciao Vandwellers, e Benvenuti a Van Clan! In today’s slice of the global vanlife pizza, we’re heading to my favourite place on Earth, Italy. If you’re an especially eagle-eyed member of the Van Clan community then you might know that I’m of Italian descent (either the name or the nose might give it away), and […]
Meet Lisa- a lawyer, designer, writer and solo female vanlifer. Pretty awesome right? To Lisa life on the road means a sense of freedom, of ditching plans and embracing life as it comes.ย Feeling dissatisfied in a life that should have been fulfilling, Lisa made the bold move to step away from societies conventions and to […]
They say that good things come in small packages, and the Tipoon Expandable Trailer certainly makes us think that whoever ‘they’ is that made up that saying is probably right! This genius bit of kit can grow up to three times it’s size at the push of a button. We love a neat bit of […]
Happy with the power of your motorhome? Feel as though it’s adequate for your needs? If yes, then this truck camper is for you. But if you lay awake at night thinking ‘I wish I owned a giant Camper Truck’, then read on my friends, because we have a treat in store for you! Meet […]
Welcome to Van Life Australia, where the sun always shines and you’re never far from amazing golden beaches. Unlike UK Van Life, there’s plenty of chances to open up your van doors and catch some waves or sunbathe on the beach after a long day. In fact if there’s one Instagram search that gets people […]
Living in a van has changed our writers Rose & Seb’s lives forever, but it’s not always all sunny fields and yoga in forests (ok that’s mostly what it is, but there’s some juicy stuff too). Like any alternative movement, UK Van Life has its ups and downs. In this series of articles, we’re going […]
Today weโre going to be looking at the top camper vans on the market. Each of these tiny homes would make the perfect adventure bus for you next off grid adventure but working out which one is best is a process individual to each person. Itโs essential to spend time thinking about what you need […]
Van Life isn’t just something that happens on your Instagram feed. It’s all around you, and it doesn’t just stop at the border to the next town. Vandwellers are becoming a cultural movement for travellers, and the movement is being felt world wide. Today we’re going to delve into Van Life Croatia, and find out […]
If we told you that you could ownย a device that lets you create free fuel, free heat and free electricity at the same time, you’d probably laugh at us or call us voodoo wizards. Well, get ready to have your mind well and truly blown, because the BioLite CampStove does all of this and more, […]
What we’re about to show you is not for the faint hearted. If you like campers that are plain and safe then look away now, because this teardrop camper is like a swiss army knife on wheels. They call it the FronTear, and it’s an absolute off-road monster! The World’s Best Teardrop Camper? You’d be […]
Have you noticed a different feel in the air recently? It could be the warm weather, orย it could beย the distant sound of drilling as another couple scratch the Wanderlust itch and set off on the journey to becoming Vandwellers living off the grid. The word might seem inconsequential at first glance, but delve deeper into […]
It’s the age old dilemma; you’ve turned on the ignition of your camper van and are just about to pull onto the road, when you realise that you don’t know what song to listen to to start off your journey. It’s a tough call; one wrong song and your journey is toast. Don’t worry though, […]
It’s no secret that we love a good VW here at Van Clan (and we’re pretty sure that you do too). So we think that it’s time that we asked you allย something that’s been on our minds for a while now – could the Volkswagen California XXL could be the ultimate camper? Jurys out; the […]
We cover a lot of conversions here at Van Clan, and it’s usually the Mercedes Sprinters and the VW Busses that get the lions share of our attention. All that changes now, because we’ve found the best ford transit camper conversion that we’ve ever seen. Enter Sophie from @__advanture__, who built her van ‘Stella’ย to go […]
So you’re fed up of spending all of your hard earned cash on bills, and you’ve decided that you want to live a more simple and self-sufficient lifestyle. Sound’s like you needย some tips about living off the grid. The Vanlife movement is sweeping the world by storm, and more and more people are handing back […]
Put simply Camp Quirky is 200+ self converted vans in a field, hundreds of amazing people, glorious sunshine, a host of workshops, live music and a lot of tasty food. These are the key ingredients to make the UK’s No.1 Campervan Festival and we had the privilege to spend all weekend at this heart warming […]
Living the van life can be tough at times, and sometimes you just need time to be on your side. Whether you’re busy adventuring your way across the globe or just living the 9-5 lifestyle in your rolling home, you need a watch that can withstand the scratches and bangs that you might pick up […]
Here at Van Clan, we get a lot of questions from peopleย about what off grid living in a camper is actually like. So we decided to put the question to our writers and full time vanlifers Seb & Rose. They’ve been living off the grid for the past nine months now, and can tell you […]
See fire, not smoke with the new BioLite Fire Pit. It’s a catchy line, and one that has captured the interest of wild campers everywhere. Have you ever felt the need for night time warmth and songs around the campfire, or maybe you’ve been chased by Ring Wraiths and wanted to cook up some sausages […]
It’s the age old daydream; dropping everything and heading out on the open road to places unknown, experiencing new cultures and leaving behind everything that made you want to throw your computer screen through the nearest window/at the nearest person. Well that’s exactly what our full time Vanlifers Rose and Seb are doing with their […]
Vanlife isn’t for everyone, and thats a fact that we accept (although with some difficulty it has to be said!) But we don’t judge here at Van Clan, so for those that like to take the kitchen sink the matching toaster, and the whole street on holiday with them, we’ve got a Classic Airstream Trailer […]
Summer is just around the corner, so you can put those baggy jumpers back in the wardrobe and start cracking out the t-shirts once again. Whether you’re going to a van rally or hitting the beach, we’ve chosen 5 top unisex vanlife tees that will make you stand out from the crowd. Check them out […]
We recently caught wind of some sad news; the VW Beetle has once again been confirmed dead. This is the second time that the mighty VW have pronounced the end of this iconic motor, and it looks as though they really mean it this time. So, in homage to the trusty Beetle that we all […]
Ever wondered what a pick up truck would look like if it got bitten by a radioactive spider and turned into a super intense off-road camper that knows no boundaries? Enter the Toyota Hilux Camper; camping isn’t going to know what’s hit it. Toyota Hilux Expedition V1 Camper This modified monster was built by photographer Stefan Forster, […]
Minimalism is anything but boring. Keeping things simple makes for less confusion and clutter, which means that you can head out on an adventure without excess baggage weighing you down. This Mercedes Sprinter Vansports Camper has everything you could ever need for a gnarly off road trip, and the wizards over at Hartmann Tuning have seriously worked […]
So just when we think we’ve finally written everything on how cool Sprinter Conversions can be, we get a picture of The Mercedes Benz Sawtooth converted by RB Components in our inbox. After staring at it wide eyed for an hour like kids in a sweet shop, we threw out the rulebook and decided to […]
It’s no secret that we love a VW Bus here at Van Clan (we all have our weaknesses). Luckily for us, our unhealthy obsession is also shared by a lot of Van Lifers around the world. Feast your eyes on tis rustic little VW T4 that has been lovingly converted by Clare & Franka @tintoptales, […]
Electric campervan warriors of the world unite! We’ve got a great little van to show you today, and theres an added bonus that we think will be right up your street. Thats right, this is the worlds first all Electric Campervan. With 80% quick charge in just 30 minutes and at a running cost of […]
Everyone needs them, and they’re often taken for granted. No, I’m not talking about parents or takeaway menus, I’m talking about socks. They’re the little cotton wonders that keep our feet warm on the road, and they deserve their spot in the Van Clan limelight. We’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 Socks for […]
Campers come in all shapes and sizes. This is a solid fact, and one that’s applicable to all vehicles. So don’t try to tell us that you can now get a camper van that can be lots of different sizes at once, because we’re not going to fall for something that ridicul…..oh…..erm….our mistake. From Tin […]
When we sit back and think about how to build your own camper, we start to realise how many things that we learnt along the way, and how much we enjoyed picking up new skills that enabled us to bring our plans for our tiny home on wheels to life. One point that we want you to remember […]
If I asked you to name an automative brand that signifies style and class, chances are you’d answer with ‘Mercedes-Benz’. But you wouldn’t associate Merc with getting muddy and rip-roaring though mountains, would you? Enter the Mercedes-Benz X Class Camper Pickup; glamping with attitude. Checking Out The Mercedes-Benz X Class Camper Pickup Vanlife is a global trend that […]
Sick and tired of carrying around backpacks full of extra clothes and emergency underwear? It sounds like you need the Scrubba Wash Bag in your life. This ingenious little bit of kit from Scrubba products gives you all the power of a washing machine in a small, fold-up bag that you can stick in your […]
No, it’s not come straight out of the new Star Wars movie, but I think you’ll agree that it looks pretty out of this world! The Knaus Deseo 400 TR combines all the comforts of a luxury camper with the portability that you get from an attachable trailer. It’s stylish, it’s full of gadgets, and it’s […]
So its safe to say that we all like classic VW Campers. They’re timeless, they’re iconic, and they look freaking awesome. As classic motor fans, we always love a blast from the past, and this lovingly restored Mercedes Camper has blown our minds! Talking of iconic and timeless, the Mercedes 319 Van has a lot of […]
Weโve love a good off road camper trailer here at Van Clan, as we feel that they donโt get as much kudos as they duly deserve. We’ve looked at this Classic Teardrop Trailer, the Retro Airstream, and more modern builds like the Mantis Adventure Trailer. But none are as gnarly or as eye waveringly amazing as this […]
Remember how the different Zords in Power Rangers morphed together into one Mega Zord? That’s the best way that we can describe the mighty beast that is the Overland Nissan Titan XD. Overland Nissan Titan XD 4×4 Any vehicle that closely resembles BumbleBee from Transformers is always going to be a powerful monster, and the Overland […]
If you’re thinking about getting off the grid and exploring the wilderness, then you’re probably spending a lot of time considering which are the best truck campers on the market. Off road trucks don’t just come in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ category. True, most of them are beastly and a force to be reckoned with, but there […]
Sportsmobile Campers are camper conversion pioneers who have been in business since 1961. Their first campervan conversions were inside the classic VW bus, and their tiny homes have since been enjoyed by generations of those who enjoy van life travel. Fast forward almost sixty years, and Sportsmobile now have a range of vans available, including […]
Picking the best outdoor jackets are so important for keeping you warm on your treks through the wilderness. Here at Van Clan, we understand that you want to look fashionable all year round, and not like Bear Grylls in the arctic covered in freshly plucked goose feathers. Here’s a list of our Best Outdoor Jacketsย for […]
Camera drones are fast becoming the future of adventure photography. They’re portable, they’re light weight, and if you want to get a picture of yourself from over the edge of a cliff then you don’t have to risk your life in the process. Our Top 5 Drones List We’ve compiled a list of 5 drones […]
Gadgets constantly eat electricity, and sometimes itย feels like we’re always hunting down the best power banks a adventurer can get their hands on. If you’re phone is like mine and always hungry for more tasty volts, then you’re going to need some of these power banks on your Christmas list. We’ve compiled a list of […]
People ask us about the food that we cook in the van and in the XL Ridgemonkey all the time. The biggest question of them all is ‘How do you cope without an oven though?’ That’s when I start talking over excitedly about the amazing Sandwich Toaster range from RidgeMonkey. Originally designed for Fishermen to […]
Grabbing yourself one of the best outdoor watches is the best thing you canย buy yourself, especially if you’re an outgoing person who tends to venture off-grid or takeย offย on a long road trip. We’ve hadย a number of watches in our time, but none stand out quite like these. What are the best outdoor watches? We’ve compiled […]
Patriot Campers – Anything But Standard by Seb @vincentvanlife Have you ever seen anything asย awesomeย as this Patriot Campers LC79 Super Tourer? Half tie fighter, half off road behemoth, this custom camper is the one of the few things that could survive an apocalypse. Based on a very capable offroad platform with V8 turbo diesel power, […]
Conquer The Earth With The ‘EarthRoamer’ by Seb @vincentvanlife The mother of all Camper Van’s has finally arrived, and it comes with the biggest price tag we’ve ever seen! Enter the aptly named ‘EarthRoamer’, a vehicle that you could easily use to reach the far corners of the globe.ย It has even got a world map […]
Get Wild With The Mantis Trailer Last week we covered a great littleย teardrop trailer, and it got us looking into the different versions of what I like to callย ‘ the cars best friend’ that are out currently out there on the market. We found ourselves wishing for an off-grid trailer that looked great but could […]
Camper Van makers are always looking to evolve their product, to give them catchy names and reinvent their products so that we can get the most out of our off grid experiences – some of you found this out first hand with the much loved/much loathed VW I.D Buzz in a previous article! Now Knaus are […]
Living in a van in wet and windy Blighty Written by Rose & Seb @vincentvanlife Our rent is almost up, we’ve cleared outย most of our worldly possessions, and we’re ready to kick off van life in the UK. We spend so little time in our old terraced house now that it’s basically a storage facility […]
Vandwellers know their stuff when it comes to building affordable tiny homes. From small travel trailers to the ever-popular Sprinter Camper Van, the amount of unique and interesting builds that we come across on our travels through the internet and on our Van Life Instagram feed is astounding. There really is a lot of scope […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]