Welcome, Frustrated* Van-Life Enthusiast!

You've reached a refreshingly different kind of van life blog; A 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, for free!

* Don't worry; you will finally understand the electrical system, your engine, and much more, with these free guides. :)

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 much more.

Add to that some great tips on vehicle security, parking, travel, maintenance, repair and preparation for the best (and worst) that van life has in store.

Here's a recent article, to get you all hot and bothered: Short Guide To Fuses
And here are some we have in the pipeline.

We've Got Entertaining Blogs, Too!

Put your feet up and enjoy some of Burtman's 'Stories From The Road', photographs, videos and observations.

And a relatively new addition, sound-scapes, interviews with other travelers and a hefty handful of creative extras.

Here's a recently updated blog post, to show you what you can expect: Just The Mood

Everything Is Free!

As you engage with the content, and with other users, you will unlock bronze, silver and gold levels; each opening new content areas for your discovery. It's my way of rewarding you for being a part of my world. It's easy to level up and costs you nothing!

Where Did It All Begin?

If you'd like to find out how this whole caper got started, here it is.

You can find Burtman on Telegram and you can support this project with the coffee cup at the bottom of this page, provided by BuyMeACoffee.com. Thank you! :)