Fulltime vanlifer or part time camper vanners, this category is for you. Covering all the USB items I use in my campervan.
To see if installing a USB water pump and tap is right for your build, it’s important to understand the alternatives, along with the pros and cons for each. Alternatives to a USB water pump in a campervan A USB water tap is a convenient option for providing running water in a campervan, but there … Read more
Once you’ve decided if a USB tap is right for you, and installed it with the hoses and water container, it’s time to consider how you’re going to keep it clean and hygienic to keep drinking water clean and safe. TLDR; Why is keeping your water system clean important? Keeping a campervan water system clean … Read more
As discussed in our previous article “Are USB water pumps any good for vanlife?” these units can take around 3 hours to fully charge via a USB cable. Your method of charging will depend on your location and power supplies available, but essentially as long as you have your charging cable, this unit can be … Read more
This little, cheap, rechargeable USB camping light has turned out to be a really useful addition to the campervan. When I bought mine, it was only £3, but what a difference it makes. Why do you need a camping light? You never really know what you need until you start living in your van and, … Read more
There are four main ways to get the internet in your van. You can hotspot off your phone You can install a router and roof aerial You sign up to Starlink (new for 2022) Or You can use a dedicated MiFi box and sim card to provide mobile internet to all your devices, whether on … Read more
When I built my campervan I wondered if this affordable, easy to install USB tap was really up to the job for full-time van living. It’s never going to be able to compete with a micro-switched tap and 12v water pump combo but if you’re on a budget and want a quick easy fix, I … Read more