Tested on our fully loaded adventure van in real conditions.
This is the setup we actually trust.
The Stock Sprinter Jack Fails. This is What We Use Instead.
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Living in a van means every upgrade comes with a tradeoff. Space is limited, power is limited. After wanting an air fryer for years, we finally tested the Ninja Crispi air fryer inside our Winnebago Revel.
Will This Overload Our Van Power? Air Fryer Test
No-Knead Bread Recipe
This fits perfectly in a 2qt
Dutch Oven
2 cups (250 g) Flour
1 cup (240 ml) Warm Water
1 tsp (5g) Salt
1/2 tsp (2g) Yeast
Mix in any bowl you can find. Let it rise on your dashboard or somewhere warm with a wet towel on it for about 1 1/2 hours.
Cook 20-25 minutes
We tested this bread recipe in our tiny Dutch Oven
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We’ve been using the Modiwell Dry Flush toilet in our Winnebago Revel for months, and real-world use revealed things we didn’t expect. This long-term update answers the most common questions about cost, usability, odor, maintenance, and whether a dry flush system actually works in a small van space.
The Truth About Living With a Dry Flush Toilet in a Van
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Our Winnebago Revel garage was getting out of control, so it was time for a reorganization. We remove the factory bed cover, install a custom bed motor cover from USA Made 4 U, add new storage solutions, and create a more functional garage and living space.
Why We Changed the Back of Our Revel
Looking for practical upgrades for your Winnebago Revel or camper van? We're sharing the new van gear that has actually earned a permanent place in our setup. Instead of another random gear dump, we're breaking everything into two simple categories: the gear we use every single day and the specialty gear that stays in the van because it's too useful to leave behind.
11 Van Gear Finds That Actually Solved Real Problems
We joined Agile Off-Road for a four-day backcountry adventure expecting an incredible off-road experience. Instead, we came away with something even more valuable: a better understanding of our Winnebago Revel.
Our Sprinter Failed. We’re Glad It Did.
Pressure Sensor
Part Number: 008-153-44-28
Part Number: 000-090-37-51
Air Filter
Finding the right camp chair for van life isn't just about comfort. It's about deciding which chair actually deserves the storage space in your van. We compare storage, comfort, setup, durability, value, and how easy each chair is to get in and out of after a long day of exploring.
The Camp Chair Problem Every Van Owner Faces
We wanted more battery capacity in our Winnebago Revel, but adding a second Lithionics battery would cost nearly $6,000. Instead, we purchased the BLUETTI Elite 300 for around $1,000. The BLUETTI handles our cooking appliances, electronics, portable refrigerator, laptops, and other high power equipment.
We Needed More Van Power, But Not Another $5,000 Battery
We wanted more portable solar for our Winnebago Revel, but bigger panels also mean more weight, more storage space, and more work every time you set them up. So we tested a 350W BLUETTI solar panel and a 400W ZOUPW solar panel to find out if all that extra solar is actually worth carrying in an adventure van.
Did We Choose the Wrong Solar Panels?
We’ve been off grid in our Winnebago Revel for quite some time, and eventually the clean clothes start running out. We’ve washed clothes in a regular dry bag before, but this time we test the Scrubba Wash Bag to see if a bag specifically designed for washing clothes actually works better. We put it to the test at an incredible riverside campsite in Wyoming using filtered river water, biodegradable soap, and a small load of very dirty clothes.
