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Reviews
Meet the tiny Olight Baton S1R Torch!
Olight have been kind enough to send me one of their torches to review: the tiny Olight S1R Baton. At 6.5cm in length, and weighing in at just 36 grams, this is a tiny torch that packs an impressive punch! So where should I test this little bad boy out?…
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Reviews
Suaoki Power Generator Review
I was recently contacted by Suaoki to see if I would be interested in testing out the Suaoki Power Generator. Its a portable power pack containing a big lithium ion battery, and is designed for charging electronic devices on the go. But what makes it a bit special, is that…
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Vauxhall Movano Campervan
Campervan woodburner installation: a how to guide
I have a new woodburner for the van. I went back to Dave at Glastonbury Burners and got a new "mini-cyclops" burner which is based on my old Gnome. In this video and article I am going to show you how I removed my old wood burner and installed the…
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How To
Installing a split charge kit in a VW T4 Transporter
Having completed the camper interior of the van, it was time to hook up a second battery to provide power in the back of the van. To install a second battery, or leisure battery as it is commonly called, you need to wire it in with a split charge kit.…
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How To
Registering your converted van as a campervan
So you have just completed your self build camper van, and it is still registered as a panel van with the DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency). Now comes the time where you want to change the the V5 logbook form from "panel van" to "motor caravan". I have just…
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How To
Fitting all terrain tyres to a VW T4 Transporter
As you may have spotted in some previous posts, I have changed the suspension, wheels and tyres on the van for something a little chunkier. I must admit it was a tough decision to make, as I really like the lowered look with 18 inch alloys, its part of the…
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How To
How to empty a Thetford cassette toilet
In this video above, I cover one of the less pleasant aspects of vanlife, emptying the cassette toilet! In my Talbot Express camper van, I have a Thetford cassette toilet, that can hold around 20 litres in the waste tank. It has a separate tank for fresh water, and this…
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Vanlife
UK Vanlife Instagram accounts you should be following!
If you haven't checked it out yet, Instagram is a great source of vanlife photos from people from all walks of life. One search on the vanlife hashtag will bring up thousands of photos of people living the vanlife all over the world. So to celebrate passing 5000 followers on…
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Vanlife
Vauxhall Movano Rustic Self-Build Campervan Tour
I recently met up with Theo and Bee from The Indie Projects, who came down to Dartmoor to interview me about my self built Vauxhall Movano camper van. I have been subscribed to Theo and Bee's YouTube channel for a number of years, and have followed their European travels in…
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Outdoor Adventures
Cliff Jumping and Snorkelling at Ansteys Cove, Devon
A week of hot weather during June 2017 saw myself, and a load of climber mates, spend nearly every day in the water at Ansteys Cove, Redgate Beach and Long Quarry Point in Torquay, Devon. It was so hot that you had to spend a lot of time in the…
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Outdoor Adventures
Vanlife TV Update: What have I been doing?
Its been a while since I have posted a new video, or even written a blog post, and there's a few reasons for that. Firstly, I have been busy just getting on with life, working, hanging out with friends etc and have never found the time to sit down and…
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Outdoor Adventures
Camping during an electrical storm – a Microadventure
A few of us sat in the local climbing centre, and hatched a plan for a microadventure on Dartmoor. The idea was to overnight in tents, and climb the following day. As the day arrived, the overnight forecast was for torrential rain and thunderstorms. After much discussion we decided to…
