Every Canadian vanlifer needs to do this drive at least once, right? From Toronto to Calgary, here’s how I jam packed my drive west across the country.
Tag Archives: Cargo Van
Rideau Trail 2022: Choose Your Own Adventure
For my 2022 thru hike, I attempted the Rideau Trail, from Kingston to Ottawa by foot, bike, and campervan. Plus, some Vanlife details and travel post-hike.
Thru-Hike 2021: The Bruce Trail (Part 2)
Finishing what I started on the Bruce Trail last Fall. Hiking, cycling, and vanlife along the Niagara Escarpment & getting to Tobermory.
Van Build #7: Ceiling & Walls
Cedar tongue and groove ceiling, birch plywood walls, and burlap trim – materials, treatment, and installation.
Van Build #6: Solar
This chapter of the van build goes over the many iterations of my solar plans, calculations, materials, connections, practices, and resources.
Van Build #5: Insulation & Studs
There’s nothing like SEEING your hard work take hold. This post follows my installation of insulation and studs, the materials I chose, the process, and the strategies.
Van Build #4: Flooring
Floor installation from bare bones to insulation, subfloor, and vinyl.
Van Build #3: Fan Installation
Why I chose the MaxxFan and step by step installation.
Van Build #2: Getting to Clean Slate Status
Stripping the van of what I didn’t need and cleaning the heck out of it.
Van Life Here I Come!
How I decided to convert a cargo van into a camper van and take her out on the open road.
Chronic X-Roads 