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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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00:22:08

041 | Transitioning From Vanlife To House Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/11/20

This week we're back with 5 things that are easier in a house, along with 5 things that have been harder for us as we move into our new house and take up part time van life.5 things that are easier 1. Grocery shopping and bulk food buying 2. Internet bill is much cheaper 3. Getting up and going to bed at different times 4. More space for cooking and cleaning. Unlimited hot water 5. A daily routine 5 things that are harder 1. Lot’s more things to buy or have. Need to “fill whatever space

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00:28:27

040 | Transitioning From House Life To Van Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/11/13

Part 1 of 2 in this transitioning lifestyles mini-series! What are the hardest parts and unexpected small changes experienced when transitioning from house life to van life? We dive into all of that and more!

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00:21:22

039 | Best Holiday Gifts of 2023 For Vanlifers

Van Life Lab ·

2023/11/06

Shopping for vanlifers is tough! We don't have the luxury of space, so gifts have to be well thought out. That's why we put together a list of our top 21 gifts for your fellow vanlifers this season!

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00:31:11

038 | Preparing For Long Road Trips

Van Life Lab ·

2023/10/30

After having put in over 20,000 miles on our van in the last 5 months we have become well aquainted with long road trips! 48 hours up to Alaska and back? No problem! 2,500 mile weeks to visit family? EASY! We have become ROAD TRIP PROS and have our system dialed in! Don't forget that we also have an email subscriber list to sign up for! Okay - Here's the QUICK version of uur top tips for preparing for long road trips! 1. SNACKS! 2. Vehicle Safety! 3. Downloads! Maps, Podcasts,

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00:31:06

037 | Everything BMS (Battery Management Systems)!

Van Life Lab ·

2023/10/16

What exactly is a BMS System? Confused between Internal Vs External BMS? What should a QUALITY BMS system include? Find out all these answers in this technical deep dive podcast! Key components discussed: Battle Born Batteries (Internal BMS) Victron Batteries (External BMS) (5% off w/ code 'engineers') Victron External BMS (5% off w/ code 'engineers') Wakespeed Regulator Nation's Alternator Our Calculator to Determine Power Usage 100 Amp Victron Buck Boost (5% off w/ code

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00:27:40

036 | Perfect Your Van WALLS!

Van Life Lab ·

2023/10/09

Why are van walls so often an after though during a van build? Well no more! We discuss nearly all the possible options for constructing and finishing your walls, as well as WHEN to put your wall panels up! Topics discussed: -Wall panels Vs shiplap and tongue and groove. -Staining Vs painting Vs upholstering -How to make full wall panels. DIY templating vs DIY kits vs fully pre cut. Relevant Links -Nassimi Fabric (fabric in our build) -Marathon Tweed Fabric -DIY Wall Panel Kit -Full Wall

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00:34:38

035 | Full Time Vs Part Time Van Build Considerations

Van Life Lab ·

2023/10/02

Full time vans should be EASY to use with storage in mind, while part time rigs should be VERSATILE! Outfitting your campervan for full time or part time vanlife? Hear about the different functions your van will serve and how you can properly size your systems and design your layout to best suit your adventure style! Electrical, water, general storage- we cover it all!

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00:12:36

034 | VANLIFE IN NICARAGUA - A Central America Mini...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/09/25

Highlights, lowlights, travel logistics, and everything you need to know about bringing your camper van and traveling to Nicaragua. Kayla from Collies Without Borders has lived on and off in Central America for over a decade and is extremely well versed with the ins and outs of living van life in Nicaragua. If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for one last episode in this mini series. Kayla will dedicate an entire episode to van life in each country in Central America. Podcast Website:

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00:36:51

033 | Lessons From The Road Transitioning Into Part...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/09/18

Final farewell to our amazing cohost Kayla! In this episode we reflect with Kayla - a full time vanlifer of nearly three years - on the lessons learned, experiences gained, and opportunities seized as she transitions from full time vanlife to part time van life to pursue her dream PhD. We dig deep into what makes vanlife so special and how it might just be more accessible than you think.

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00:45:58

032 | Alaska Vanlife 101 - Planning, Prep, and Advise

Van Life Lab ·

2023/09/11

We are back from 2+ months of van life-ing up in Alaska and we are diving deep into everything you need to know to van life successfully up there. In this episode we cover: A lay of the land: where to van life in Alaska What to expect about weather in Alaska The difference between seeing Alaska and experiencing Alaska Our absolute favorite parts about our van life summer in Alaska How we prepared our camper van for Alaska How efficient was solar power in Alaska? Safety along the route

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00:52:07

031 | Storing Your Van

Van Life Lab ·

2023/08/28

Have you ever had to store your van for the winter? Just finish a big trip and need to couple month break from vanlife? In this episode we dive into all the things you should do to your van to prepare it SIT for an extended period of time. That's right - putting you van into STORAGE. Topics covered: 1. Ventilaiton, moisture, and mold/mildue 2. Rodents 3. Fresh and grey water systems 4. Batteries / solar / electrical **episode correction - store lithium batteries at 40% SOC** 5. How often

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00:17:20

030 | VAN LIFE IN EL SALVADOR - A Central America...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/08/21

Highlights, lowlights, travel logistics, and everything you need to know about bringing your camper van and traveling to El Salvador. Kayla from Collies Without Borders has lived on and off in Central America for over a decade and is extremely well versed with the ins and outs of living van life in El Salvador. If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for further episodes in this mini series. Kayla will dedicate an entire episode to van life in each country in Central America. Podcast Website:

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00:48:07

029 | Winter Vanlife - Do You Have What it Takes?

Van Life Lab ·

2023/08/14

Winter vanlifers are a different breed. They're hearty, relish in the cold, and gobble up any adventure winter has to offer. Hear about what winter vanlife is, why it's so awesome, some unique challenges that come with the territory, and how both The Engineers Who Van Life and Kayla have tackled the problems to live life in the mountains.

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00:48:14

028 | Hot Takes of #Vanlife - A Reality Check

Van Life Lab ·

2023/08/07

Hot Takes! Is vanlife going to live up to your expectations once you hit the road? What should you ACTUALLY be prepared for? Well guess what - You're never going to use your rooftop deck! That bed conversion? It's going to stay in bed mode all the time! And all those fancy exterior upgrades? You probably won't use the half of them! Oh, and the hottest take of all? Van cats > van dogs. Hear about these controversial opinions and more when Eric, Colby, and Kayla all sit down

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00:33:30

027 | VAN LIFE IN MEXICO - A Central America Mini Series

Van Life Lab ·

2023/07/31

[ Episode updated! Sorry for the mis-upload! ] Highlights, lowlights, travel logistics, and everything you need to know about bringing your camper van and traveling to Mexico. Kayla from Collies Without Borders has lived on and off in Central America for over a decade and is extremely well versed with the ins and outs of living van life in Mexico. If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for further episodes in this mini series. Kayla will dedicate an entire episode to van life in each country in

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01:03:42

026 | Everything We Hate About Van Life

Van Life Lab ·

2023/07/25

What are our biggest gripes about vanlife? From the silly to the serious, from the toilet to relationships, Eric, Colby, and Kayla all give a fast paced conversation this touching on every aspect of van life that they hate.

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00:32:20

025 | The Ugly Truth About Periods and Vanlife

Van Life Lab ·

2023/07/17

Were periods ever any fun? What about dealing with them without access to reliable clean running water? Colby and Kayla have a chat about how they deal with their periods while in the van and give you lots of actionable tips about what works and what doesn't!

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00:50:51

024 | Do You Actually Have To Put Your Life On Hold...

Van Life Lab ·

2023/07/10

So you just started vanlife. Now what? As much as we like to think of starting vanlife as "having made it," it's only the beginning. Buying and building your van can take such a toll on you that when you move in it feels like that's it. Life on pause for a while. But vanlife isn't the end all be all - it's just one step in your life journey. Your finances, relationships, further education, home ownership and retirement are all long term goals that you might still be

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00:04:59

023 | We're OFF! But Only Kind Of

Van Life Lab ·

2023/07/03

It's fourth of July so in the name of giving ourselves some sort of a true break we will be taking the week off from the podcast! But at least you can hear how our drive to Alaska went! Stay tuned for next week when we discuss whether or not you actually need to put your life on hold to move into a van and start your van life journey. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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00:42:12

022 | Preparations For A Vanlife Alaska Summer

Van Life Lab ·

2023/06/26

Eric and Kayla sit down to discuss Alaska and all the van preparations that are being made for the Engineers Who Van Life's upcoming summer adventures in Alaska! Specifically, hear about all the preparations that are being made to: -The van chassis -The build itself -And then the Alaska specific gear they are packing Kayla gives her input on what they missed and some of the realities of Alaska van life! Full Timestamps: Resources and Products Mentioned: The Milepost (A MUST BUY!!!) ViAir

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