Category: Do It Yourself

That spirit of independence that propelled us into the nomadic life also inspires us to tackle challenges ourselves. We are not only hikers, photographers, and writers but also riveters, electricians, and mechanics. We have been progressively rebuilding and improving our home on wheels and our truck for outdoor living and exploration.

Wings distinguish a camper from most any other kind and when the time comes to replace them, it is a BIG DEAL.

Replacing Rotten Truck Camper Wings

Exterior Truck Camper Renovation

No, when I say "wings" there aren't any feathers involved. The wings of a truck camper form the portion of

Galvanic Corrosion In Vintage Campers

Exterior Truck Camper Renovation

Do you have a vintage Airstream, Avion, Spartan, or another aluminum-bodied camper? Ever noticed screw heads covered in rust or

Measuring out two parts resin and one part hardener into a mixing cup.

Fiberglass, Resins, and Other Material Lessons Learned

When renovating a truck camper (or any camper) weight is key. Sure, wood and other classic materials are aesthetically pleasing,

Boondocking Power

Electrical System

An important part in optimizing one's electrical system for boondocking is knowing what one's consumptions will be. If one already

Stripping The Avion Ultra Truck Camper

Stripping The 1970 Avion C11

Interior Truck Camper Renovation

We settle into a new kind of normal around the Avion Ultra truck camper. Each morning, we wake up and

DIY Truck Bed Camper

Dodgy II: The Truckening

Rolling back the months to when we first moved out of our San Francisco apartment and into Dodgy, we had

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