Choosing the right system for -35°C (-31°F) prairie nights and 50°C (120°F) desert days Building a true four-season camper van is less about insulation alone and more about how you create, distribute, and manage
Why condensation happens, what heating really does, and how to stay dry in cold-weather camper vans Moisture and condensation are among the most common—and most misunderstood—problems in camper vans, especially in cold climates. It’s easy
A No-Nonsense Van Envelope That Works at –35 °C and +49 °C (–31 °F to 120 °F) Most van insulation advice is built around mild climates. A “cold night” is 20°F. Condensation is a
How Aqua-Hot, Rixen, and Timberline compare for real winter + real summer comfortWhen you’re building a serious four-season camper van — one that will spend Canadian-prairie winters at –35 °C and Southwestern summers over 120
There’s been a long-standing dream in the background of my life for years now. A van. Not just a van—but a camper van that could take me anywhere. A space I could stand up
Part 3: The Decision When the quote landed, it didn’t just sting—it called the question. Could we really do this ourselves? On paper, I had the background. I’ve built guitars, crafted furniture, framed basements, tiled
Part 2: The House and the Dream By the time we first walked through the house, we were already running the mental tape measure. Could this kitchen be opened up? Could we eat a meal
If you’ve been following my café build, you know this 1974 Honda CB550 hasn’t exactly been a quick project. It’s been a journey of detours, head-scratching, and the occasional triumph when something actually works the
Some adventures happen on mountain trails or river rapids. This one started with a house. On paper, it was simple: buy a home big enough for our blended family, update it, and settle in. In
The CB550 build isn’t just about shiny parts and fresh paint—it’s about time in the garage, chasing down the gremlins hiding in the machine, celebrating small wins, and occasionally talking to robots for advice. Yes,
