The best camping trip is, of course camping in a van. However, buying a camper van can be very expensive. Either you have a lot of money and can afford the extras or are on a tight budget. Intelligent buyers will choose a mechanically sound van with minor rust and not equipped. Anyone can restore a camper van to its original condition with a bit of imagination and stay on budget. Moreover, customized conversion vans will always bring great experiences for anyone on their camping trips. Here are some helpful tips to prepare and renovate your camper van for the best camping trip.
Check and Take Care of the Engine
A little maintenance can breathe new life into your van. You can do most of the work yourself. Check and change the oil filter and air filter. Replace all the fuses and spark plugs. You can search the Internet for instructions on essential maintenance for your vehicle. If you don’t feel confident performing any of these tasks yourself, visit your local mechanic.
Do a Thorough Cleaning to Your Camper Van
Now it’s time to clean. After a thorough cleaning, your van will look like new again. Clean all moldings, vacuum, and disinfect all knobs, counters, walls, and appliances. The cleaning cabinet usually contains sugar soap, dish detergent, and vinegar. Make sure all minor details in your van are cleaned.
Update the Cushions
Throw away old, stained upholstery. Think about how many “old” or “dirty” people have slept on these cushions. The average person loses quite a few skin cells a day. I am conscientious about who I let my skin cells mix with. Pets that have traveled in the RV can also be a problem, as they can leave mites and fleas in the old foam. When you’re ready to recycle, and the upholstery is still in good condition, it’s a good idea to clean it, air it out, and spend some time in the sun (again, those skin cells).
Install New Window Blackouts
You can buy enough silver sunshades for your window blinds. These keep the heat out in the summer and keep it in in the winter. To make them look professional, measure and cut out the exact shapes of the windows. Suction cups are provided to attach the blinds to the windows. They can be easily removed and attached. As an alternative to silver shades, you can also cover cardboard with plastic bags and connect them to your windows.
Customize the Curtains
Make your curtains unique by adding your personal touch. The curtain fabric is protected from the sun and prying eyes with a rubber backing. It costs about $10 per yard, depending on the quality—the lesser the blocking, the cheaper the material. Reuse the pattern of the old blinds. Measure the length and width of your windows if there are no curtains. To allow the curtain cord to pass through, leave about 4 cm extra at the top and bottom. Double the width to make sure the fabric is tucked tightly along the rope.
Fill Up Your Van With the Right Furniture
People who camp, trailers, or RV are usually friendly. The first guy I approached offered me the number of a friend who has “a couple of old trailers” in his yard. This guy couldn’t help me, but he told me to call another guy. He told me to wait until that date to reach the other guy. It is not what you know but who you know that will lead to success. It’s as simple as asking.
Many old mobile home carcasses have been written off or thrown away. Many of them still have functional furniture. You can start by calling RV rental companies that rent out RVs. Sometimes there is a van in someone’s yard. You may be able to get the van for free or, as in my case, for a 6-pack. You can also find auto recycling companies that will salvage your furniture or offer to take it apart yourself. You’ll need a wrench, screwdriver, and abrasive products. Reuse any brackets and screws you remove.
It can be a little difficult to choose the best camping destination. It would be wonderful to choose a destination that is also fun for the kids. Clean toilets, running water for showers, and wide-open green spaces for the kids to run should be considered for easy and convenient campgrounds. It would be a good option to camp at one of those campgrounds that are fully equipped with everything you need. But if you want to experience the real outdoors, then you can visit a place away from people, deep in the woods, and that doesn’t have fancy amenities.
You need to plan your meals and think about how you will prepare them outdoors. Consider ingredients and certain frozen foods you can take with you. You will need the resources to cook everything. It can be a bit difficult to find the best option in terms of
Puerto Vallarta is the most apparent destination, but it suffers from the same problem as Cancun. There is too much tourism to allow for a relaxing and peaceful vacation. The Islas Marietas are isolated islands where it is not possible to stay. The people of these islands are zero. It is required not to take anything from them or leave anything out of you.
If you travel to the southern state of Quintana Roo, you’ll find some places that look like paradise; one of these regions is Bacalar. Laguna de Bacalar is famous for its adjacent waters that use various colors of blues and greens. This beautiful area began to suffer due to people abandoning or mining their trash in the water, but the Mexican government gave it a safe place, and the efforts paid off.