After being static in Prescott for a couple weeks I was excited to get on the road and have some action. I was feeling my groove and my Van was driving fantastic. I highly recommend this Bencmark Maps Atlas regardless of what state you’re in. And the Non-Technical Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado PlateauContinue reading “Little Van in Big Places | Page AZ”
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Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona
After and Amazing time in Southern Arizona spring is around the corner and it was time to make my way north. My first stop was to the town of Prescott Arizona to visit my friend Dace and his Mom Chris. Dace is working on his Grand Caravan camper conversion and I was here to helpContinue reading “Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona”
Botanical Gardens, Mountain Biking, and a Bike Thief – Tucson AZ
Tucson is my favorite big city in Arizona. I love the comforting weather, 360 degree mountain views, easy access to free camping, and it’s big city amenities like Costco and In and Out Burger. It also comes with its problems too. I decided to stealth camp in the city the night before a shuttle rideContinue reading “Botanical Gardens, Mountain Biking, and a Bike Thief – Tucson AZ”
In Depth Tour of my Minivan Camper Odie
I love to show off my self built Minivan Camper that I have affectionately named Odie (short for Odyssey). This video will give you a comprehensive look at the build. You can also read about the build process and see behind the scenes photos in this blog post here. ARB Side Room and Awning ReviewContinue reading “In Depth Tour of my Minivan Camper Odie”
Land of the Giant Cacti, Ajo Arizona
I have really been enjoying my campsite in Ajo Arizona. Ajo is an old copper mining town that hasn’t come back to life after the mine closed in 1985. Ajo is truly in the middle of nowhere about 120 miles from Tucson, 100 miles from Phoenix and 100 miles from Yuma. I have been fascinatedContinue reading “Land of the Giant Cacti, Ajo Arizona”
Review – How I Shower in a Minivan
Really its an outdoor shower setup that will work for just about any camper. My simple outdoor shower setup consists of the following items all availalble on Amazon without breaking your budget. I hope this helps give you some ideas on what might work for you. YouTube video tour HERE –Pop up Shower Stall –RechargeableContinue reading “Review – How I Shower in a Minivan”
Vanlife is the Best Life – Vanlife and Mountain Biking Sedona AZ
After my job wrapped up in Telluride, I was ready to get back to the desert and seek warmer weather. I was checking the weather forecast and New Mexico was starting to get cold. I took a look at Sedona and their weather looked great. Sunny and mid 60s each day. I have never beenContinue reading “Vanlife is the Best Life – Vanlife and Mountain Biking Sedona AZ”
Troubles on the Road – Vanlife in New Mexico
After a long and wonderfull 3 months in the Colorado Mountains it was time to make my way back to Colorado Springs and visit my friends and family back home. I also needed to get some work done to my van. My check engine light turned on after I left Silverton and wanted to getContinue reading “Troubles on the Road – Vanlife in New Mexico”
Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO
Full relaxation in my ARB Deluxe Room. Truthfully this is how I spent most of my time here. I didn’t have neighbors close by but 4×4 traffic would pass by me regularly. Often I would get a thumb’s up on my setup. I love that. When this room is set up I use it forContinue reading “Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO”
ToHelluRide – Mountain Biking and Vanlife, Telluride CO
Being a Colorado native and a lover of the outdoors you would think I have visited the incredibly scenic mountain town of Telluride. Seeing how this summer is my summer to check off all my Colorado bucket list items it was time to visit. Telluride is packed with world-class mountain biking, ghost towns, unbelievable views,Continue reading “ToHelluRide – Mountain Biking and Vanlife, Telluride CO”