Life on the Road & in the Workshop
Build guides, van reviews, travel stories, and adventures from the Habitat team.
EcoFlow vs. Bluetti: The Real Differences in Power, Price, and Performance
If you're planning your van build, choosing your power system is one of your biggest decisions. It determines how you travel; how comfortably and how long you can live off grid, and how simple (or complicated) your install process will be. We've built enough systems over the years to know how much time and troubleshooting goes into wiring everything from scratch.
How to convert your van into a camper in just 5 minutes…
Find out how to turn your everyday driver into a fully functional camper in just five minutes with our all-in-one camping system. Designed for compact Japanese vans like the Mitsubishi Delica and Toyota Hiace, it's easy to install, durable, and built to last.
Meet Willow: a van conversion featuring Habitat's Modular Foundation Kit in Action
Meet Willow, a 2024 Ford Transit transformed with Habitat's modular foundation build kit. With smart storage, a flexible north/south bed, Ecoflow power, and customizable features, this van shows how easy it is to create a functional, stylish home on wheels.
New Summit Running Boards for Ford Transit: durable, stylish and built to last…
Our latest design, the Summit Running Boards are built from marine-grade aluminium with a textured powder-coated finish for maximum grip and corrosion resistance. Designed to replace factory plastic trims and sit higher than stock steps.
5 Reasons to Begin Your Van Build with a Foundation Kit…
Transform your empty van into an adventure-ready camper faster with our Foundation Build System. From insulated floors and modular walls to a versatile bed system, discover the top 5 reasons why starting your van build with a professional Foundation Kit saves time.
Take a look inside our latest van conversion…
Take a look inside the latest van conversion from Habitat Vans; this beautiful AWD Ford Transit. This van features a whole host of exterior modifications, a sleek and stylish interior and some extra special features.
How to build an off grid camper van using a DIY van build kit…
We explain how the Foundation Kit formed the base of our latest van build, and explore some of the features within this van.
Van Floor System: drop in van conversion kit with insulation and radiant underfloor heating
When we first began designing our floor system we had several goals. The floor system had to include effective insulation beyond R5 with no thermal bridging, be mould and mildew resistant, include integrated wiring loops, and be easy enough to install that anyone could do it.
All the technical details of our latest off grid, luxury van conversion…
Our latest van conversion is this beautiful AWD Ford Transit. Nootka (now affectionately named Stella by her new owners) comes complete with Van Speed flares, Flat Line Van Co roof rack and ladder combo, Ecoflow power system, large fresh water tank, and a whole range of features.
Van Life Whistler: Summer adventures in BC
As we prepare for another summer of van conversions in Whistler BC, we thought we'd share a few of our favourite things to do in the local area. Being parked up lakeside, paddle boards ready to go, bikes in the back for an evening ride — our favourite way to spend a summer day.
From Pixels to Plywood: The power of virtual development in van building.
How we use advanced CAD and virtual development tools to design every component before a single piece of plywood is cut — saving time, reducing waste, and delivering better results.
We tested our winter adventure van at -30C in Banff
Living in Canada we spend a decent amount of time outside in the cold. We took out a van to test how it stood up to the winter weather in Banff, Alberta — when you're camping at -30C you want to be sure you'll have a warm and cozy night's sleep.
Traveling the Coast Mountain Circle Route by Van
As far as BC road trips go, the Coast Mountain Circle Route is one of our fall favourites. The route spans a huge variety of terrain, taking you through lush rainforests, mountain passes, desert and grasslands, and down through farmlands.
Guide to the Sunshine Coast in the fall
As the leaves start to change colour and the nights get a little colder we like to escape to the Sunshine Coast for a little retreat.
Whistler Camping: Where to Park your Van overnight in Whistler, BC
Whistler is known for being the ultimate outdoor getaway, and what better way to keep the outdoor adventures going than to spend the night parked up in a forest spot. We share the three official campgrounds in Whistler — budget, mid-range, and luxury.
Five tips for the best UK van travel experience
During our time spent traveling the UK by van there were a few things that made our lives cheaper, more enjoyable, and sometimes just more comfortable. These are our top five tips for living that UK Vanlife.
Van Travel in the UK: Sheffield and the Peak District
Traveling in a van across the UK we loved spending as much time as possible outdoors. As we explored Sheffield and the Peak District we opted to find as many ways as possible to enjoy the hills and forests and find scenic places to camp in our tiny home on wheels.