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Van Life Lab

Join Engineers Who Van Life (Eric and Colby) to explore the trials and joys of van life. From the technical considerations of choosing the right battery setup during your DIY van build to the ins and outs of international overlanding with two dogs and a cat, you"ll learn a lot and have fun with us! Find us daily on IG@engineerswhovanlife Find our FREE DIY Van Build Guides @ engineerswhovanlife.com

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00:32:11

021 | Van Building Order of Operations

Van Life Lab ·

2023/06/19

This week Eric and Colby take a step back and analyze the order in which things need to be build in your DIY camper van conversion. Phase 1 - The bones - AKA the happy and easy going build phase. Everything is going right and projects and very stand alone. Phase 2 - The Meat! AKA the "How the heck are all of these things going to fit together" phase. Phase 3 - The Finishing touches - AKA the "Do I really need this" phase Each of these phases has distinct project lists, and

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00:49:29

020 | Can You Really Raise a New Puppy In a Van?

Van Life Lab ·

2023/06/12

In this episode, we are working through a real life scenario of raising a puppy in a van! Eric and Colby ask Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Kayla, all of their questions they have the first week the have their new 8 week old puppy, Juniper. We talk: Campsite safety for young puppies Camper van considerations Should your puppy jump into and out of the van? What should you focus on with a new puppy in a van? and more! If you liked this episode, let us know with a rating, review, or on

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00:30:18

019 | Community Sourced Van Build Q&A

Van Life Lab ·

2023/06/05

Eric and Colby sit down to bounce your biggest and best van build questions back and forth. From where it's worth splurging to which tools you might not actually need to buy, hear what the van build community as a whole is thinking and our opinions helping them out.

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00:43:39

018 | Cook Like a Pro in Your Van

Van Life Lab ·

2023/05/29

Cooking in your van is an act of deliberate planning, adaptation, and flexibility. Starting when you design your van you will either be cooking with a propane system or using electric with induction cooktops. Kayla shares her experience cooking with a propane system and how she stretches her 25 lb propane tank 9 months between fills. Eric and Colby give their hot tips for cooking via induction and how to design your van layout without needing to build in a permanent induction top. Items / guides

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00:33:26

017 | A Dissection of Van Life Memes

Van Life Lab ·

2023/05/22

** Stick with us on the crumby audio, we ordered a new mic!! ** Ever visit the @MemesOfVanlife Instagram page? Honestly it's one of our favorite so we're just having a little fun with it. Colby and Eric break down five recent #vanlife memes and debunk how much truth is under the surface! Here are the basic memes we break down. 1. Does anyone ever use their driver swivel seat? 2. He's a 4, but he's got Starlink 3. Did you really need that full sized shower? 4. White shiplap! 5.

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00:37:46

016 | Toilets: Everything You Need and More!

Van Life Lab ·

2023/05/15

This is one you do NOT want to forget. Wether you're full timing or building a pleasure rig for long weekends you will need a bathroom solution all the same! One thing you may not realize is just how many bathrooms you will encounter on the road. So many that many times you might feel like you can get away without an on board composting or casette toilet. BUT! During the times you do need a toilet and don't have another one around you will fully realize the value of an on board toilet.

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00:32:06

015 | How to Heatproof Your Van and Stay Cool This...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/05/08

For us summertime is the hardest time to live in a van just because of the heat. Your cargo van is essentially a metal box that is very prone to heating up, so listen to see what you can do starting when you first place your new van order. Of course these will be the insulation factor that will help you stay cool, but then there are also many lifestyle factors that you can optimize once on the road to make the heat a little more bearable. Product Mentioned: Maxx Air Fans Lizard Skin Ceramic

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00:33:48

014 | Mindset Development For Van Building and Life...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/05/01

Join Eric and Kayla this week as they discuss the mindset you both need and will develop going through a van build that will ultimately prepare yourself for life on the road. DIY van builds are daunting tasks. There is so much self learning that happens that really tests you as a person. It tests your adaptiveness, ingenuity, flexibility, temper, patience, and more. If you can make it though your van build, you are ready for life on the road! Hear real life stories and experiences learned from

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00:32:47

013 | Experience and Preparation For Van Life along...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/04/24

In Episode 13 of The Van Life Lab Podcast we are so excited to dive into part two of the Van Life on the Pan-American Highway Series. This time we are focusing on the Arctic portion of the Pan-Am including Canada and Alaska. We talk all about the route(s) specifically through the NW Territories portion of the Pan American Highway and what to be prepared for in terms of road conditions. Kayla shares how she prepared for the driving portion including maintenance on her van and offline maps she made

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00:32:46

012 | Van Life Water Filtration and Water Systems...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/04/17

Complete Guide To Campervan Water Filtration Campervan Water System Guide Water filtration is extremely important as a van lifer. Even if a water source is labelled as "potable", bacteria and viruses can still be picked up between the water source and entering your tank. In this episode of the Van Life Lab, we share the science behind water filtration methods & how you can pick the best method(s) for your campervan water system. We also address the basics of getting, and storing,

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00:29:41

011 | Cats and Van Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/04/10

In episode 11 of The Van Life Lab podcast, we talk we cat owner, biologist, and dog trainer, Kayla Fratt, about all things Van Life with a cat. We start off by hearing her story about how she became the proud owner of “Ditch Cat”, a stray cat she found just weeks before embarking on the Pan American Highway. Which of course leads us into discussing her van life journey along the PanAm with 2 dogs, and a cat. Be sure to listen to episode 4 if you are interested in van life with dogs

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00:30:44

010 | Realities of Working From The Road as a Van Lifer

Van Life Lab ·

2023/04/03

Resources Mentioned: Internet on the Road (the Ultimate Guide) Kayla's Laptop Shade Van Life Work Setup Guide Show Notes: Maintaining a job while pursuing van life is a must for the majority of us nomads. Contrary to popular belief, we're not actually all trust fund babies (although wouldn't that be nice?). So that means working from the road. Listen to Colby and Kayla share their perspectives on what works for them, their expectations vs reality, and tips for you whether that be

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00:25:46

009 | 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion Van Building - All you...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/03/27

Another Solo Episode between Eric and Colby where they dive into one of their favorite topics: Building Vans with 80/20 Extruded Aluminum. Here is an outline of our discussion. 0. As a reminder, if you're looking to get your hands on some 80/20, if you purchase through our link then 5% will automatically be taken off your purchase price when you check out! Help support this new podcast and the work that we do and save yourself some money while you are at it! 1. Hear about why weight is so

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00:25:42

008 | Best Mobile Internet for Van Life - And What...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/03/20

Colby and Eric dive into how to get reliable internet in your van so you can keep your remote job and live nomadically. Read our Ultimate Guide to Internet on the Road here. Peplink Routers and MIMO Antennas: We'll jump right into what we have found to be the BEST solution for generating RELIABLE internet on the road. That is the combination of a mobile router, such as the Peplink Transit Duo Pro, and a MIMO antenna, such as the Parsec Husky Pro 7-in-1 antenna. All of these things can be

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00:40:00

007 | Solo and Solo Female Van Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/03/13

In this episode Kayla and Colby dive into Solo and Solo female van life. Of course the obvious place to start is with van and travel security, but then they get into less frequently discussed topics like loneliness, finding community on the road, and handling the day to day chores on your own. Detailed Show Notes: https://vanlifelab.engineerswhovanlife.com/solo-van-life Resources Mentioned: SimpliSafe Monitoring System Garmin In Reach Mini 2 - Satellite Beacon

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01:03:29

006 | Walk Through the Pan-American Highway With Kayla

Van Life Lab ·

2023/03/06

Have you ever wanted to take your van life journey south of the border? Talk to Kayla as she travels along the Pan-American Highway from Alaska all the way to Patagonia. Hear about how she prepares for border crossings and what she does when she's asked for bribes. Learn about the general processes each country takes at their border and all the documents you need to be prepared. Kayla brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic in the van life space and is truly inspiring in pursuit of her

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00:28:53

005 | Insulating Your DIY Camper Van for Comfortable...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/02/27

In this episode Eric and Colby dive into the theory of heat transfer and apply the concepts insulating your van for van life. At the end they reveal everything they did to ready their van Rover for the colder Colorado winters. Recap conductive, radiant, and convective heat transfers and how to control them with mass insulations and radiant barriers. Also learn the truth about vapor barriers and thermal bridging, including how Lizard Skins ceramic insulation is a game changer to preventing heat gain

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00:49:26

004 | Dogs and Van Life With Certified Dog Trainer...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/02/20

Are you thinking of getting on the road with your pup? Already on the road and wondering what it might be like to get a dog? Hear what certified dog trainer Kayla Fratt has to say about selecting the right dog for van life, and in particular your unique van life journey. Hear how size, breed, activity level, age, and so much more come into play as well as your own personal habits on the road. Detailed Show Notes: https://vanlifelab.engineerswhovanlife.com/dogs-and-van-life Want the full list of

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00:51:05

003 | Choosing the Right Chassis for Van Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/02/13

In episode 3 of Van Life Lab, we dig into the three most common chassises people choose from vanlife. We talk about their similarities, their differences, their pros, and their cons. And, we provide you with a framework of questions you can ask yourself so that you can choose what is best for you! Resources Mentioned: How to Install Flares to Make Your Rig Wider Step by Step: How to Build a Camper Van Timestamps: 03:00: First questions to ask yourself Will you be full time or part time

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00:29:37

002 | Kayla - Collies Without Borders Introduction

Van Life Lab ·

2023/02/06

Welcome back to the Van Life Lab podcast! This week we are Introducing co-host Kayla Fratt. Kayla has lived in her van for almost three years now and is a professional dog trainer, conservationist, freelance writer, and much more! Learn how Kayla fell into van life, what she loves about it, and where she is headed!

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