Build guides & van life reads
Practical, no-fluff guides written by people who've actually done the conversions
Best Solar Panels for Van Life in Australia 2026
How to choose solar panels for van life in Australia — calculating your needs, comparing top panels, MPPT vs PWM, and Australian peak sun hours by state.
Read Guide →Best 12V Fridges for Van Life in Australia 2026 (Honest Comparison)
We compare the top 12V compressor fridges for Australian van builds — Engel, Waeco, ARB, and budget alternatives. Real o…
Tasmania by Van: The Complete Self-Drive Guide for Van Lifers
Tasmania is one of the world's great van life destinations — extraordinary wilderness, incredible food, and genuine remo…
Queensland's Best Van Life Spots: From the Gold Coast to Cape York
Queensland stretches from the Gold Coast to the tip of Cape York — over 2,300km of coast, rainforest, outback, and some …
Van Life in Victoria: The Great Ocean Road and Beyond
Victoria packs extraordinary variety into a small area — the Great Ocean Road, high country, wine regions, and some of t…
Van Life in South Australia: Flinders Ranges to the Eyre Peninsula
South Australia is the most underrated van life state in Australia — ancient mountain ranges, pristine coastline, world-…
New Zealand North Island Van Life: The Essential Route
The North Island of New Zealand has more variety per kilometre than almost anywhere — geothermal wonders, stunning coast…
Toyota HiAce vs Ford Transit for Australian Van Life: The Honest Comparison
The two most popular vans for Australian conversions go head to head — reliability, cost, build-ability, and real-world …
Van Life Cooking in Australia: 25 Easy Recipes for Life on the Road
Simple, delicious meals you can cook on a single-burner camp stove or in a 12V slow cooker — tested in an actual van kit…