(Part 2) Top products from r/VanLife
We found 23 product mentions on r/VanLife. We ranked the 107 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. DROK 1 Ultra Small 2 Cables voltímetro Gauge 0.36" DC 3.0 ~ 30 V Digital voltímetro Batería de coche Tester, Amarillo, 090561~
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Two-wire connection: Simply connect the red and black wire to positive and negative Pole respectivelyWith reversed connection protection, meaning meter will NOT burn when connected reversely0 36 inchTo acquire best accuracy, its Decimal point can move according to different tested voltage(if <10V, t...
22. Stansport Portable Toilet, White, One Size
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Compact, portable toilet for use camping, boating, or in RVsWhite plastic molded seat on heavy-duty tubular steel legsBags are held in place by a removable plastic ring. Supports up to 200 lbs.Folds compactly; comes with six plastic bagsOne-year warranty against manufacturer defects
23. Coleman Gas Camping Stove | Classic Propane Stove, 2 Burner
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Cooking power: Up to 20,000 total BTUs2 adjustable burners: For precise temperature controlWind-blocking panels: Shield burners from windPressure regulator: Pressure-control technology for consistent performance, even in extreme conditionsRuntime: Up to 1 hour on high on one 16.4 ounce propane cylin...
24. Fan-Tastic Vent 01100WH Endless Breeze - 12 Volt Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Instant air flowLow sound levelsMulti-purposeLow amp draw: 1.2 - 2.612 Volt plug with 5' cord
25. Highland 2006200 Black Heavy Duty Bar Carrier
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Designed with heavy duty gauge steel for commercial useFits most Vans with rain guttersExpands from 37 inches to 62 inchesAll hardware is includedEasy to store and assembleDesigned to provide additional carrying capacityIt is constructed from high quality heavy gauge steelFits all vans with rain gut...
26. Camco Aluminum Anode Rod- Extends the Life of Water Heaters by Attracting Corrosive Elements, Tank Corrosion Protection (11563)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Extends the life of a water heater by attracting corrosive elements in the waterAluminum anode rod5/8"diameter x 9.5" longProvides corrosion protection3/4" NPT fits Suburban/Mor-Flo water heaters
27. Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 Locking Fork Mount
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Locking fork mount secures bikes to the back of a pickup, SUV, or car roof topPre-aligned, 9-millimeter skewer for easier bike entry/exit and extra securityPatented locking lever does not include lockSpecial anti-rust treatment with tough powder-coat finishLifetime warranty against defects
28. Camco Universal Vent Installation Kit with Putty Tape- Use to Replace or Install Roof Vents, Side Mount Vents Plumbing Stacks and Refrigerator Vents (25003)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Kit comes complete with screws and instructionsReplace or install roof vents, side mount vents plumbing stacks and refrigerator ventsIncludes grey putty tape for aluminum or other metal roofsScrews: 24 #8 x 1 inch slotted hex head screws and 4 #6 x 1/2 inch Phillips head screws included
29. CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini-Tower
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
1500VA/900W Intelligent LCD Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System12 NEMA 5-15R OUTLETS: (6) Battery Backup & Surge Protected Outlets, (6) Surge Protected Outlets safeguard desktop computers, workstations, networking devices and home entertainment equipmentMULTIFUNCTION LCD PANEL: ...
30. Whale GP0550 Gusher Galley Mk 3 Manual Freshwater Galley Pump, Foot Pedal-Operated, Right-Side Foot Lever
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Reliable, easy to use foot pedal-operated freshwater pumpIdeal for use in small galleysVersatile pump has multi-directional inlet and outlet hose connections; can be installed in wide variety of spacesPowered by foot pedal with smooth double action; leaves user’s hands freeReliably self-primes and...
31. Advanced Elements 5 Gallon Summer Shower / Solar Shower,Silver/Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
5-gallon outdoor shower powered by solar technology4-ply construction with reflector panel and insulator panelEasy-to-use on/off showerhead and extra-large filling valveSide pocket for soap and shampoo; water temperature gaugeVelcro straps for wash cloths; weighs 1 pounds 4 ounces
32. Managing 12 Volts: How to Upgrade, Operate, and Troubleshoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
33. Bussmann AMG-100 AMG High-Current Stud Mount Fuse - 100 Amp Rating
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
100A 32V FuseFast acting surface mount fuseDesigned to run cool in the presence of high currentsCompatible with reflow and wave solderUse with Bussmann HMG or FMG fuseholders
34. Blue Sea Systems 5025 ST Blade Fuse Block - 6 Circuits with Negative Bus and Cover
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
St blade fuse block - 6 circuits with negative bus and coverPositive distribution bus with #10-32 studCan be used for 24-hour circuitsCover satisfies ABYC/USCG Requirements for insulation, incorporates an easy to open push button latch providing easy access to fuses, storage for two spare fusesAccep...
35. Majic Paints 8-0855-1 Camouflage Paint, 1-Gallon, Desert Tan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Color: Desert TanProvides camouflage with any nature backgroundInhibits rust when applied for enhanced durability and long-lasting finishWater-resistant finish forms tough bond that withstands harsh weather environmentsProtects wood and metal from the elementsPerfect for use on vehicles, boats, trai...
36. Camp Chef Outdoor Camp Oven
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Matchless Ignition - use 1lb propane tank - can be adapted to use 20lb tankStainless steel construction - 7,500 BTU's per burner, Oven 3,000 BTU'sNonstick enamel cooking surface - Top oven heat: 400 degreesOven thermometer and two oven racksInside Oven dimensions W 16" x H 8.5" x L 10 - weight 35 lb...
37. Esschert Design Fire Bucket
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect for placement outdoors near a garden, patio, or in the yardBucket 13.65 inch 11.895 inch 13.182InMade in ChinaBrand name: Esschert Design
38. Optima Batteries 8027-127 D27M BlueTop Starting and Deep Cycle Marine Battery
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Pure lead spiralcell design allows for lead to be used in its purest form.C20 Capacity:66 AhSpiralcell technology for superior vibration resistance and extended lifeSolid cast cell connections for increased durability and maximum plate heightTightly compressed cells for added vibration resistance. R...
39. ShotLock Shotgun 200M Solo-Vault (Mechanical)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
14 gauge steel constructionMounts horizontally or verticallyAll mechanical, no batteries or wiresKindly refer user manual for instructions and troubleshooting steps.
40. Maxxair 00-06200K MaxxFan Ventillation Fan with Smoke Lid and Manual Opening Keypad Control
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Powerful 10-speed intake and exhaust fanThermostat to control room temperatureProvides over 900 CFM to keep you cool and comfortableFits all standard 14" x 14" roof openingsManual lid openingMaxx Fan, a new, one-of-a kind ventilator system that protects your RV interior - always - in any weather - r...
Look into updating the plumbing to PEX (white /red) if possible. It's a nightmare to go behind all the fixtures, but PVC (grey pipes) gets old and if it cracks it's a major problem.
Also roof and window seals, another bane of the old RVs. Make sure they're all good, or redo them. Leaks like that, aside from mold, tend to swell anything water comes in contact with.
Fridge, furnace and water heater - clean everything as best as you can. Burners especially. For the water heater - flush it good a couple times and replace the drain plug with a zinc anode to extend its life. Upgrade them all as soon as you have the means to.
Amazon also has propane and CO detectors. Make sure they're up to date, and put at least a 50w solar trickle charge panel on the roof for your house battery, as the propane detector has the nasty habit of draining it.
Finally, I'd look into upgrading whatever furniture you can. Mostly the folding couch if there is one. Motorhomes like this are / were designed for seasonal living in, and everything inside isn't designed for full time occupancy. Add the fact that it's a moving vehicle and thus subjected to vibrations and flexing. Last thing you want is your stuff to come apart while you expect it less.
Source: I'm on my 4th RV and been through all the crap I'm telling you about 😁
I'm a bit late to the discussion, but you got me thinking about this for myself. I did a DIY sauna one time with a friend on a multi day camping trip and it was amazing. It was pretty ghetto seeing as how we used a tarp as the structure, and heated rocks in the fire. We dug a hole in the tarp structure to hold the rocks (the ground was dirt). We stuck the rocks in the fire when we woke up, and kept the fire going all day. When we were done making the tarp structure after dinner, we took the rocks (which were glowing by this point) out of the fire with a shovel, and put them in the hole in the tarp structure. I was very surprised at the amount of steam that came off when we poured the water on once we were inside. Word to the wise, don't continually hydrate yourself with beer (it's very easy to do), you will not feel well in the morning (you obviously sweat out a lot of water in the heat).
More to the point, you got me thinking about purchasing a cheap large tent, and a bucket like this. You would also need rocks that could be heated. But essentially the same as before; build a fire around the rocks, heat them for 1 hour + (the longer the better), set up the tent. After an hour or so, dig the rocks out of the fire, put them in the bucket, and then go in the tent, and splash water on the rocks. A portable tent and bucket could very easily fit in a van.
For heating Im someone who gets over heated in 50°F weather (idk the celcsius conversion but essentially its cold for most people). In my case i would find a personal space heater, as the one i own already makes me sweat with one blanket on and the thing on low heat pointed at me. Idk what the power consumption is but if u just keep the van well insulated and are cozied up with a bigger electric heater than maybe you'll be fine.
As far as water goes I would just get a big 5 gallon bottle from the grocery store (unless that's just a stupid American thing idk). Often keeping one and just bringing it back to the store u can refill it for way cheaper than the original purchase.
Also for a toilet ive heard composting ones are pretty great but thats something I havent looked into yet.
When it comes to how you would power the van id say that one will be hard because I heard the UK is mostly cloudy meaning solar could work but youre not going to get much out of it and really only could charge a phone or something off it. There are giant battery packs you can buy like
this: CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD Intelligent LCD UPS System, 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, AVR, Mini-Tower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FBK3QK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gLXqDbNZ1G63C.
obviously that's american plugs so find something suitable for your power draw and for your socket type. That you would have to plug in somewhere else to charge though which could take some time #1 but it would at least be portable in a sense rather than strapping batteries down and having those external camper plugs that you would have to drive somewhere to charge up.
You can get a camping stove. They pack tiny, and they can still be used for making real food. Lack of refrigeration means you need to buy stuff fresh daily.
I personally like the classic Trangia kit http://trangia.se/en/ that's made in Sweden, but there are many options, just pick what you think might work.
Lots of people seem to like Jetboil https://www.jetboil.com/
Just make sure you have a fire extinguisher if you're going to be playing around with open flames.
Of course, if you can spare space for a folding stove, cooking would be even easier. For instance, https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020943NP-Classic-Propane-Stove/dp/B00005OU9D - but with this you need larger propane bottles and hoses and stuff, so it doesn't pack quite as small.
The stove is a campchef that can be found here Camp Chef Camping Outdoor Oven with 2 Burner Camping Stove https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0013LLSZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lH80BbV4NPPG2
Works a treat :)
It's the short Wheelbase and the bed is lengthwise, I'm 6'3".
This setup is the max space efficient without sacrificing usability of the kitchen.
This one has okay flow rate, still need to see how practical it will be. I'm positive I'll be ok though, otherwise replacing it with an electric one.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FHQL6K/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You could invest in a solar shower, 5gal is enough for ~2 quick showers, heats up in the sun in an hour to very warm water (~98 degrees).
I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Elements-Gallon-Summer-Shower/dp/B000J2Q0T4/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511274152&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=solar+shower&amp;dpID=41IIRjP0y1L&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
and I love it!
I'm on solar only, so conventional AC is pretty much out of the question. IMO, even the swamp cooler route would result in too much wet air in the van. I use an [Endless Breeze] (https://www.amazon.com/Fan-Tastic-Vent-01100WH-Endless-Breeze/dp/B0000AY2Z6), a Maxxair and keep the doors open to provide a (sometimes minimal) breeze. I keep the open doors on the opposite side of the sun, or put up my canopy to keep it shady. Just remember that you'll probably want some mosquito netting to keep the bugs out when your doors are open.
My secret it to avoid humid areas in the summer (usually east of the Mississippi). It makes the days and (especially) nights much more bearable. Still, it will get hot some days. Your body adapts after the first few weeks and it's honestly not that bad thereafter. Source: Lots of time spent in Escalante, Mojave & Southern Arizona in June/July.
Thanks it is this stuff rolled on. Real easy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Z539W6?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Dropper seat posts also help make the bike small when storing it on a pull out.
I am converting a van and will use something like this:
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https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Cycle-Hitch-Locking-Mount/dp/B000ACAM7E/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=bicycle+front+wheel+mount&psc=1&qid=1572292256&sr=8-7
You can use these on a pull out or on the wall to secure your bike. The item you pictured is really only for your house, in a vehicle it would let your bike flop around.
I was thinking something along lines of this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UFXHQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3nGMAbT1DKVYR
This battery has 66 AH so this could run a fan for 12 hours as long as its under 2 amps or so.
Another option would be a dual battery system that you could charge from your alternator. This battery would be completely separate from your starting battery. This would also be cheaper than a solar system. I did something like this in my van:
https://youtu.be/1zrwHyy4qyY
Maxxair 00-06200K MaxxFan Ventillation Fan with Smoke Lid and Manual Opening Keypad Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OW5JIU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WmimDb9JE62K0
Managing 12 Volts: How to Upgrade, Operate, and Troubleshoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems Updated Edition
Hmm. When you say butyl tape, is that the same as putty tape? I bought this for my install. Just assumed it was right. Now I'm not so sure...
This is the fuse:
https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-AMG-100-High-Current-Stud-Mount/dp/B000PSPFSY/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?keywords=100+amp+fuse&amp;qid=1563641870&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=100+amp+fuse&amp;sr=8-31
The bus bar is factory one in a 2018 Promaster. It has a connection for an after market fuse.
The only way I can think of to do this in an Astro van is with a portable shower with maybe a hose to your van's water supply and a portable toilet where you poop into wag bags.
FWIW, they do make small safes that can be attached by a steel cable to the frame of your vehicle. I wouldn't expect it to stop a prepared and determined thief, but it'll deter the overwhelming majority of smash and grabs. Not perfect but better than nothing for someone that really feels like they need a gun. They also make a shotgun version that locks just around the trigger/action of the shotgun.
Absolutely worth it. I have an Engel fridge and I originally wasn't going to do solar. But I found that If I wanted to park for more than a day or if I didn't drive at least 50 miles everyday, the battery would slowly drain down to the cutoff point within a week. I installed one 100-watt panel and I can leave the van parked for as long as i want and the battery stays charged and I never have to turn off the fridge.
I just use a continuous-duty solenoid that connects the house and main batteries when the ignition is on for alternator charging. Nothing fancy. And a sunsaver charge controller for the solar here's a link list I made for a friend who installed a similar setup:
Solar Panel:
http://www.amazon.com/Grape-Solar-GS-STAR-100W-Polycrystalline-100-watt/dp/B00CAVMMMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438626722&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=grape+solar
Mounting Feet:
http://www.amazon.com/Grape-Solar-GS-ZB-Fab1-Zippity-Off-Grid/dp/B00MS8AKUM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438626722&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=grape+solar
Connectors:
http://www.amazon.com/Islandoffer-Pairs-Female-Solar-Connectors/dp/B00A8TRKJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438633077&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=MC4+connectors
Charge Controller (don't skimp here and don't get an MPPT controller for just a panel or three):
http://www.amazon.com/Morningstar-SS-20L-12V-SunSaver-Charge-Controller/dp/B007NNHUHI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438633118&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=sunsaver
Battery:
I got the x2 Power from Batteries plus. it's not bad, but the battery i should have gotten is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-GPL-27T-AGM-Battery/dp/B004OA25PU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0P8HYGYQ24QVWZARFF4Z - which Batteries plus should be able to get, which means less or no shipping.
Fuse Block:
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Blade-Block/dp/B000THQ0CQ/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438633797&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=blue+sea+fuse
Volt meter:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BZPNICG?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Solenoid:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064MX7US/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687442&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B0050I94XG&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0F2ZN9606RB53XSFR2EC