The Great White Van
This is our little van, we chose it because it's small and stealthy. It is a 1994 Ford E-150 van. We painted it like a great white shark & named it the great white. We've taken it on many adventures across the United States including the California and Oregon coastlines, the Mighty 5 Utah National Parks, through Idaho, all over Colorado, and through the Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree National Parks. We also have lots of new trips in the books, so keep an eye out!
Inside the Great White (Our Build)
These are a couple pictures of the inside of our van. I have a blog post talking about everything there is to know about our build, but here's a quick snapshot. We have a bed in the back, a cozy bench, a nightstand, a table for our fridge, and a shelf cabinet to hold all our kitchen stuff and food.
Here's a better look at our kitchen/food cabinet!
Van-life State of the Month: ~•UTAH•~
Exploring the Beauty of Southern Utah
Southern Utah is absolutely charming, from its colorful cliffs to its abundant wildlife. Camping and exploring in Southern Utah is a one-of-a-kind experience. I recommend checking out this area of the United States by dispersed camping. Being one with the landscape fits so well in the atmosphere of the red desert.
Finding Peace in the Canyon of Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
Zion National Park is astonishing. You will find a piece of yourself that you didn't know was missing. There are countless hikes and adventures to go on in Zion, and I know you'll have the best time. The same goes for Bryce Canyon. You'll be in awe of the insane landscape that is Bryce. The orange hoodoos and the beautiful pathways make for an adventure.
Discovering the Hidden Gems of the Desert
Besides National Parks and popular locations, there are lots of hidden gems waiting for you. They wouldn't be hidden gems if they were all over the internet, but I promise you they're out there. There are hot springs, waterfalls, caves, and so much more that you can find. Google Maps is your best friend. Create yourself an adventure & go treasure hunting for beautiful views!
Adventures in Moab
Moab is a very popular destination in Utah, and for good reason. It is a hub for all sorts of adventure. You can off-road, bike ride, check out national parks, hike, go rafting, go skydiving, go base jumping, and so much more.
Exploring the Beauty of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has a lot of little gems. Antelope Island is one of them. Here you'll have a beautiful view of the mountains behind the Great Salt Lake, and will have a chance at seeing beautiful wildlife. The mountains that sit behind Salt Lake City are breathtaking, and you have to check them out!
Vanlife Products for your Build (with amazon links)
Zinus Memory Foam Mattress
We used a memory foam mattress from Zinus for our van! It's so cozy and it fit perfectly. We have had some of the best sleep of our lives on this mattress! 6 inches is great for low top vans, and it has been plenty! If you need to cut your mattress slightly to fit around curves in our van, make sure to sew the cover back together to avoid getting water on the memory foam.
Renogy Solar Kit
When it comes to implementing solar into your build, Renogy is the way to go! We have Renogy and it has been nothing but amazing! This kit is exactly what we purchased and we lived off of it with no issues. It's also very easy to set up! The batteries will need to be bought separately! (I linked one below!) Batteries are very expensive, but they're the most important part of your system.
A Camping Shower - Geyser
My first experience with vanlife would've been much smoother with a Geyser washer. It is a camp shower that you can also clean dishes (and anything else) with. It has a sponge attachment and it is heated. This thing is crazy cool! If you're not into washing your dishes with wet paper towels, this thing is for you! Not to mention WARM showers when camping!
Camping Stove - Eureka! SPRK
This is the stove that we have used every time we travel in our van (or at all) and we LOVE it! It uses butane fuel, which we chose because it is slightly cheaper and is less toxic. The toxicity level is important for when you're cooking in more enclosed spaces (please have a door or window open when cooking in your van). This stove stores nicely and has worked perfectly for us!
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