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General van life gear, accessories, and must-haves
An RV electric retract step automatically extends when you open the door and retracts when you close it — eliminating the tripping hazard of a fixed step and protecting the step from trail obstacles and parking garage clearance issues. Qual
Van leveling blocks and jack pads are two different tools that every van build needs. Leveling blocks go under the tires to correct side-to-side and front-to-back slope at a campsite. Jack pads go under a floor jack or bottle jack to distri
Every van needs at least two fire extinguishers: a 2.5 lb ABC dry chemical unit in the cab (driver's reach) and a 2.5 lb unit in the living space near the kitchen. Lithium battery fires require a Class D or lithium-specific extinguisher if
TL;DR: Flat towing (four wheels down) behind an RV requires a tow bar, base plate kit, supplemental braking system, and wiring harness. Choose the right setup for your toad vehicle and you get a reliable second vehicle at your destination w
TL;DR: PEX tubing is the go-to choice for van plumbing — flexible, freeze-resistant, and DIY-friendly. This guide covers everything from choosing the right fittings to routing lines through your build, plus the top products vanlifers trust
TL;DR: A weBoost cell signal booster amplifies existing carrier signals — it can't create signal from nothing, but it turns 1 bar into 3 bars in most situations. For remote work vanlifers and RVers, it's one of the highest-ROI connectivity
TL;DR: Electric retractable RV awnings extend your living space by 50–100 sq ft instantly — no cranking, no setup time. Key specs to evaluate: projection length (8–14 ft), motor watt draw (3–8A at 12V), UV fabric rating, and mounting compat
TL;DR: A cellular booster for vanlife can mean the difference between a productive remote work day and a dead zone disaster. This guide explains how signal boosters actually work, which ones are worth buying, and how to install one in a van
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