It was really cold in New Mexico so we pulled into a campground with hookups. We were skeptical that we'll be able to stay warm in the forecast -14 Celsius even with hookups. We had our portable oil filled radiator (quiet), a small ceramic heater (loud, but effective), an electric blanket (12 volt), propane heater, … Continue reading It Was A Three Dog Night
Getting Buffy serviced is not simple. Tony spent a few hours phone and various service chats with dealerships and independent garages trying to find a place that can accommodate the weight of the vehicle on the hoist - she is about 6,500 lb, and the height of the vehicle once elevated on the hoist - … Continue reading Buffy And The Grease Monkeys
Class B campervans have fairly small tanks. That's just the reality of having a smaller Class B. The Carado Banff has a fresh water capacity of 17.6 US gallons (66.8 liters), a 6 gallon hot water tank (about 22 liters, and a combined Black/grey/galley capacity of 29.5 US gallons or 111.6 liters. In comparison the … Continue reading How often should you wash your hair? 33 tips for water management in a small campervan
We wonder what happened to fall. We are also a bit resentful that we are still here when there is so much winter outside... This is not what we signed up for! When we bought the campervan, all we saw was the promise of sunshine and rainbows, beaches and desert trails, with mountain backdrops and … Continue reading Winter Wonderland Blahs
This is the view from our back door today as we sit here and wonder why we are not in a desert somewhere basking in the warm sunshine. The next best thing to do is to write a blog post about storage, right? In our last post, we talked about storage for bulky items in … Continue reading Toilet Paper Woes or Sweating the Small Stuff
Reflections on space management in a small Class B campervan,
This is a story about the little fridge that could.
The thing about Class B vans is that space can be limited and tight. Every aspect of the design has to be just right so that you can combine functionality and (relative) comfort. We embraced the minimalism that comes with the tiny space, and accepted the need to assemble and disassemble some things on a … Continue reading Trapped in the Driver’s Seat
A flashback to our first boondocking experience 40 years ago on a Greek island beach.
A simple solution to modify and difficult black water compartment door.