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You've reached a different kind of van life blog; This one's more about your journey than mine. It's an ever-growing resource for people to learn all kinds of useful stuff about building and living in a van. Join professional amateur, Burtman, as he discovers how to build a comfortable home out of a 20-year-old van, and shares all the learning with you, warts and all.
We've Got Detailed Articles
Burtman's articles are the result of applying authentic technical guides (Haynes and the like) to real-life problems, and figuring out the difference. Build and maintain your van with the help of clear photographs, videos, tool descriptions and more; plus, discover some great tips on vehicle security, parking, travel, maintenance, repair and preparation for the best and worst that van life has in store.
Check out the most recent technical article: Short Guide To Fuses
And see what's coming up next...
We've Got Entertaining Blogs
Put your feet up and enjoy some of Burtman's stories, photographs, videos and observations, plus soundscapes, interviews with other travelers and a hefty handful of creative extras.
Here's a sample - the most recent blog post: Back To Kokořínsko
Where Did It All Begin?
Find out how this whole caper got started, over here: The Story So Far
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Gold level opens the complete creative archive, featuring written, photographic and videographic collections, Stories From The Road, Journeys In Low Light, and The Rolling Archive, respectively, plus all the other blogs, interviews, and other learning. This level can be reached by referring other people to join my pyramid scheme. I mean blog.
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My subscription model is changing. Payment is no longer required to access higher levels and access to much of the supporter content is now available free of charge! Why? Frankly, the crypto support model isn't working. Most people aren't using cryptocurrency as a regular payment tool, and most people who want to donate are therefore unable. Every member now has a basic account which automatically upgrades as a result of engaging with site content and other users.
While I do rely on donations to keep this site going, the most important information here is available without a subscription, anyway, because I believe that helpful information should be shared with all who seek it. If you find this website useful, please share it with someone you know and donate if you feel generous (thanks!).
How To Send Your Support
For now, the existing crypto donation system remains active, and you can just click here and follow the instructions. Soon, there will be a few extra options, where you will be able to use more familiar methods to support my work.
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