32 posts by Karl
Troopy grass

Well, it’s been a minute since our last project, hasn’t it? Good news on our front is that we recently picked up this neat, 1hz equipped 78 series Landcruiser Troopcarrier. The plan is to convert the Troopy into a solid

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MaxxFan products are awesome. Make no mistake. That’s why we have two of them installed in our van. They run quiet, use little power, and move plenty of air. The MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe in particular is a great unit because

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Sprinter van conversion guide

Getting Started Hello friends! This is the final part of the essential tools series. This article will list the core set of tools and equipment for fellow van dwellers. While this article is primarily focussed on full-time van dwellers, we

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Sprinter van conversion off grid

Welcome to Part 2 of the DIY van-build tool series. This article covers the essential tools we recommend you to obtain if you want to install and connect an off-grid electrical system, including a lithium battery and solar panels. Click

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Sprinter van conversion tool guide

We get asked all the time about what tools are required to convert an empty van into a home on wheels. So instead of always writing out a big list each time as a message reply, we figured it was

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I got so carried away with my tales of glory yesterday while reminiscing about the EPIC time we had in Portugal back in October 2018 that I only told you all about the first half of the day! A Portuguese

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After three weeks of home isolation I’m already starting to get cabin fever and there’s no end in sight. Whilst this is definitely a first world problem to be grounded at a relative’s house with all the creature comforts, I

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In our rampant consumerist existence in developed societies, frugality often has a weird association with Mr Burn’s-like kooky miserly-ism and stinginess. But it that isn’t the case, and it could be one of the greatest gifts you could ever “give”

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We spent roughly two weeks in 2018 driving our self-built Berlingo campervan through the United Kingdom (UK) on our way to the Republic of Ireland (Ireland). Admittedly, it really wasn’t enough time to experience the country. But that time did

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