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Products that make vanlife easier
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items People always ask us while traveling, “wow! How do all four of you live in that tiny van all summer?!” These are some of the products that help us make it work!
This is the box you see on the back of our van
Deluxe Box Explorer Edition | Aluminum storage box for vans
This is the tire rack you see on the back of our van
Driver Side Rear Box/Tire Rack - Promaster - Aluminess
We use these for storing our clothes. Each person gets one 13" basket. They fit perfectly in the overhead bins in our 2023 Jayco Swift 20D
13" Decorative Coiled Rope Square Base Tapered Basket Small White - Brightroom™
Each person gets one of these as well. They store smaller personal items, such as accessories and personal hygiene items in these.
11" Small Coiled Rope Cream - Brightroom™
This skid plate is an absolute lifesaver! Trust me! If there is ONE item that's worth the investment, it's this one!
Generator Skid Plate for Ram Promaster RVs: Solis, Travato, Sequence - Juggernaut USA
If you suffer from motion sickness or car sickness, you are going to want this! These are kid-friendly and really help when going over winding mountain roads.
GIN GINS® Original Ginger Chews - The Ginger People US
Lume Whole Body Deodorant Cream is the longest-lasting deodorant that I've found. It's great to add a little to your sensitive spots to freshen up when you can't get to a shower.
Clean Tangerine | Cream Tube Deodorant 2-Pack
We love these chairs because they're small and all four of them fit into the box on the back of our van.
MOON LENCE Lighweight Foldable Camping Chair, Travel Backpack Chair, Portable & Ultralight, 400 lbs Folding Metal Chairs Heavy Duty for Outdoor Adventure, Hiking, Picnics & Beach
This fits perfectly in the tall skinny cabinets next to the fridge in the 2023 Jayco Swift 20D model. We use these shelves to create a pantry.
Tomorotec 2-Pack Stackable Kitchen Storage Shelves - Foldable Spice Rack Organizer for Counters and Cabinets
I use this plastic organizer in the bathroom to hold our hand soap, towel, and toothpaste.
TAILI Shower Caddy Suction Cup, Heavy Duty Bathroom Shower Organizer, Removable Shelf for Inside Shower, Shampoo, Wall Mounted Plastic Shower Storage for Bathroom Accessories, White
We use this toothbrush holder to protect our toothbrushes. I love that there are enough spaces for the whole family.
Linkidea 6 Slots Toothbrush Holders Wall Mounted Plastic Toothbrush Stand,Toothbrush Hanger with Cover, Self Adhesive Toothbrush Storage
Yes, these towels are expensive, BUT they work really well, are machine washable, dry quickly, and fold up nearly flat! They are perfect for vanlife. We have 4 of them for our family of 4.
Original Towel: Copacabana Mango
These XL Body Wipes are perfect for those no shower wipe down days.
Aquation All Body XL Soft & Strong Cleansing & Soothing Body Cloths, 50 Count
Corelle is proving to be perfect for RV living. It doesn't break easily and stacks down nice and slim in the “kitchen” cabinet.
Corelle® Winter Frost White 12-piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4
Put one of these on the back of the front seats and now the kids have a place to store all of their goodies for the road with easy access to snacks, tablet, books, and games.
JUCAINHI Car Backseat Organizer 2 PCS
Story time: I received these from the hospital after giving birth. Well, fortunately I kept them in my diaper bag. One day, my toddler got sick while I was driving and I pulled it out and handed it to her. She did her business into the bag. Easy-peas...
Valchoose 60 Pack Disposable Barf Bags
This is a reusable pee rag. Before you say “eww!” hear me out. Sometimes when you're living in a van, especially while boondocking or wild camping, you have to be mindful about the amount of toilet paper you're using. You don't want to unnecessarily ...
Kula Cloth
If you travel with a dog, you should have some kind of temperature monitor for your RV. These won't work all the time (you need to have cell reception in order to receive the alerts), but it is definitely something to add to your list if you travel w...
Waggle Pet Monitor
An old school Atlas. You never know when your GPS will fail you!
2025 Midsize Easy to Read Road Atlas
A Harvest Host Membership is definitely worth it! We've stayed in so many cool places thanks to this.
Unique RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, Breweries, & More with Harvest Hosts
The perfect bag for campground showers. If you're a family, get two! It's much easier if the boys and girls have their own toiletries so that you aren't sitting around waiting for the others to get out of the bathroom.
DV Lifestyle Mesh Shower Caddy Portable Bag
If you're traveling with pets, you'll want a backup to your Waggle. We also use this. It connects to WiFi, so if you have Starlink, it'll be another way to keep an eye on the status of your van.
SensorPush G1 WiFi/Ethernet Gateway