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.
Category Archives: Campervan Life
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 mayhem to cabinet cheers, and why this local builder has completely restored my faith in the van life dream.
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!
