Working from vans, RVs and off-grid setups. Van office design, mobile internet solutions and the gear that makes vanlife actually sustainable.
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Victron vs Renogy charge controller for a camper van: amps, panel watts, Bluetooth, screen and warranty, from the makers’ datasheet and pages. Checked 5 October 2026.
Anker vs UGREEN power bank, 25,000 mAh for laptops: output, cables, recharge time and flight rules, from the makers’ pages. Checked on 5 October 2026.
GRAYL vs LifeStraw: viruses, chemicals, filter life and weight side by side from the makers’ pages, plus Sawyer as a third pick for travel.
Kidde vs First Alert carbon monoxide detector for a camper van: what each maker says about travel and vehicle use, the specs side by side, and which to pick.
Camper van water filter: 3 picks and what each one skips. What Camco, GRAYL and LifeStraw list, plus CDC and EPA facts on filters and boiling.
Which camper van tires for a van that sometimes goes off grid? All-season with 3PMSF, C or CP, all-terrain sizes, pressure and a spare, with sources.
Carbon monoxide detector for camper van use: why a home alarm is the wrong one, a US and a European pick, plus a smoke alarm and an extinguisher.
Best jump starter for diesel van life: 3 picks that list a diesel limit on the maker’s page, what ADAC and Auto Bild tests say, and how to use one safely.
Camper van security from a van builder: black windows, a flashing alarm light, a steering wheel lock, a tracker and smart parking, with UK police advice.
