Family Adventures in our Campervan Conversion!
Welcome to our Campervan Life! Whether you’re mid-conversion or already out adventuring, this section shares all the highs, lows, and hacks of van ownership.
How Campervan Life Opened the Door to Family Mountain Biking and other Family Adventures
Discover how our campervan Vangelina transformed our family adventures. From engine troubles to mountain biking magic, she opened the door to a whole new world.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 13: Our First Taste of Power (Thanks to a Generous Friend!)
A generous friend gifted us a battery pack for our Ford Transit Custom campervan – giving us working lights, a tap, and a big boost of motivation!
Our September Adventures: Family Walks, Mountain Biking & Campervan Trips in the UK
From mountain biking trails to family walks and campervan trips, here’s a roundup of our September family adventures across the UK.
Castleton with Kids: The Devil’s Arse Cave, Caverns & Winnats Pass Walk
Discover a family walk in Castleton with kids, exploring The Devil’s Arse cave, hidden caverns, and Winnats Pass before a cosy campervan night.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 12: Installing a Bespoke Kitchen with USR Design
After months of setbacks (and a turbo bill that nearly broke me!), our Ford Transit Custom is finally starting to feel like a campervan again. We had a stunning bespoke kitchen fitted by USR Design in Stoke-on-Trent – custom colours, soft-close fittings, and all the details I dreamed of. Here’s how we went from mechanical…
Van Life Update: Turbo Troubles, Oil Leaks & a Scotland Adventure Without the Van
July threw us a curveball – a leaking turbo, cracked oil feed pipe, and no van for our Scotland trip! But even without the bikes, we made the most of it with walks, rock pooling, and family adventures. Here’s the full update on Vangelina’s repairs and our summer travels.
Ford Transit Wet Belt Problems: What We Learned (and Why It Still Leaks!)
We thought our Transit van’s oil leak was just leftover from a rushed wet belt job – but the truth turned out to be more complicated (and more expensive). Here’s what went wrong, what to look for in your own van, and why proper wet belt care is a must.
Family Adventures We’re Looking Forward To This Summer
We’re not looking years ahead — just a few months into a summer of family walks, biking, a trip to Scotland, and maybe even a night away in the campervan… Here’s what we’re most excited about for the season ahead!
Our First Year of Family Adventures: Hiking, Biking & Blogging
We look back on our first year of blogging family walks, biking, and van adventures — and realise we’ve done more than we ever thought!
Ford Transit Custom Towbar & Bike Rack Setup: Atera Strada Evo 3+1 Review & Fitting Tips
We fitted a towbar to our Transit Custom (finally! Hurrah!) & tested the Atera Strada Evo 3+1 bike rack. Find out why we chose it, how it performs, and what we learned!
Sustainable Travel with Kids: 10 Eco‑Friendly Family Adventure Tips
Discover 10 eco-friendly tips for sustainable travel with kids – from low-waste snacks to van life habits that help protect the places you explore.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build. Part 11: Installing the Pop-Top Bed for Family Adventures.
See how we added a pop-top bed to our Ford Transit Custom campervan – perfect for family camping trips with more space, comfort, and adventure!
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 10: How We Carpeted the Ply Panels.
Transform your camper with carpeted ply panels! Here’s how we did it, what we learned, and tips to make your van look sleek and snug inside.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 9: Installing the Rock and Roll Bed
The rock and roll bed is here! In Part 9 of our Transit Custom van build, we get one step closer to comfort with this game-changing camper upgrade.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 8: Laying the Flooring.
In Part 8 of our Ford Transit Custom van build, we tackle the camper flooring—what we used, how we fitted it, and lessons we learned along the way.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 7: Fitting the Carpet.
See how we fitted the carpet in our Ford Transit Custom camper – with tips, photos, and lessons learned along the way to make your van feel like home!
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 6: Floor Removal, Sound Deadening & Insulation
Stripping the floor, laying sound deadening, and starting floor insulation in our Ford Transit Custom van build. Part 6 of our DIY camper conversion journey!
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 5: Insulating the Van.
In Part 5 of our Ford Transit Custom campervan build, we insulate the van for warmth and comfort. Here’s how we chose materials and tackled the DIY install.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 4: Sound Deadening the Van.
In Part 4 of our Ford Transit Custom campervan build, we tackle sound deadening—reducing road noise and prepping for insulation with family-friendly DIY tips.
Ford Transit Custom Camper Van Build – Part 3: Pop Top Refit & Redemption (Part 3)
After leaks, delays, and major frustration, our pop top refit is finally complete—and done right! A look at how Evolution Vans turned our van build around – in the end.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 3: The Pop Top Saga Begins (Part 2)
Part 2 of our pop top saga: leaks, lies, and a major let-down. Our campervan dream hits a snag as we deal with rushed work, roof issues, and missing honesty.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 3: The Pop Top Saga Begins (Part 1)
In Part 3 of our Transit Custom camper build, we begin fitting a pop top roof. What should be exciting turns chaotic – from pricing dramas to road trip detours.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 2: Installing Windows.
In Part 2 of our Ford Transit Custom campervan build, we install side and rear windows to transform the van from a builder’s box to an adventure-ready camper.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 1: Stripping Out the Interior.
We’re starting our Ford Transit Custom camper van conversion! In Part 1, we strip out the interior and prep the van for insulation, layout planning, and build magic.
Ford Transit Custom Campervan Build – Part 0: How We Chose & Bought the Van.
We’re converting a Ford Transit Custom into a family campervan! In Part 1 of our build series, we share how we chose the van, what we looked for, and what we learned buying second-hand.
