Accessories & Upgrades

Must-have gear and worthwhile upgrades — awnings, solar, batteries, bike racks, comfort upgrades and the gadgets that change van life.

12 articles

New to van life? Here are the accessories worth buying in your first year, what to skip and what genuinely changes how you camp.

12 August 20267 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Solar panels let you run fridges, phones and lights without hooking up. Here's how to size a campervan solar system and fit it properly.

20 June 20267 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Working or streaming from a campervan needs a reliable internet plan. Here's how to choose a 4G/5G router, antenna or hotspot for UK van life.

11 April 20266 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

An unlevel van means a bad night's sleep and a fridge that stops working. Here's how to level a campervan with ramps, blocks and wedges.

25 February 20265 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Small interior upgrades transform how a campervan feels. Here's how to pick seat covers, cushions and curtains that fit, last and look great.

9 January 20265 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Campervans are prime targets for thieves. Here's the security gear that actually works, from wheel locks to GPS trackers, and what it costs.

19 November 20256 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Compressor or absorption? The fridge is a campervan's hardest-working appliance. Here's how each works and which one your van needs.

2 October 20256 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

Need to run a laptop, coffee machine or hair dryer off-grid? Here's how to pick and fit a campervan inverter without flattening your battery.

14 August 20256 min read

Accessories & Upgrades

A diesel air heater turns a cold campervan into a year-round home. Here's how they work, how to size one and what fitting actually involves.

8 June 20257 min read