Custom Campervan Lifestyle Read More »
Who do you think of when you think about van life? Do you think of a van down by the river? Hippie playing their guitar in the van? With over 500 successful van deliveries, we have found that is actually the 1% minority.
A day on the Bonneville Salt Flats! Read More »
Check out this highlight from a Vandoit content trip! We spend a few days riding dirt bikes and gathering pictures and videos. Not much better than spending an evening on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Why we use 6 gallon jerry cans over traditional RV water storage Read More »
Vandoit uses jerry cans to hold water in the van. They are super convenient and easy to use. They can be filled up at any water filling station and can be taken out and cleaned easily.
Find Us Where The Wild Things Are! Read More »
Vandoit allows you to tap into your wild side. This adventure van is the outlet to endless adventures.
Movement is Medicine | Travis Brewer Read More »
After a major injury in college soccer, Travis was told by his doctor that it was unlikely that he would ever be able to play sports again. He was motivated to prove him wrong.
After college Travis pursued a career in commercial real estate. Even though it provided him with financial success and stability, it didn’t bring him joy.
Sometimes “Vanlife” Is A Dad Taking His Daughter To Soccer Tournaments Read More »
He utilizes his van for play and practicality. He gets a lot of use out of his van living in a massive, wide-open state like Montana. When he’s not skiing or cycling, it’s very common for him and his daughter to commute multiple hours for her soccer tournaments or bike races. The van is a perfect tool for all of the above.
Will picked up his Vandoit in 2019. Since then, the van has become a dad vanlife mobile. During soccer season or bike races, Will and his daughter spend the weekends traveling to the events and camping either for free in the parking lot of the event or cheaply at a campground. During COVID, this has allowed them to sequester themselves and avoid rising hotel prices.
The vans are “sleep chambers” according to Will, commenting on how quiet and comfortable it is to sleep in the van. Will sleeps on the hydraulic bed-lift platform and his daughter sleeps underneath on the gear slide. The bikes and other gear go inside the van, protecting them from the sometimes harsh Montana conditions.
Will had been looking for years for the right van. His first camper van purchase was a Westphalia VW van. He just never quite felt safe driving his daughter in it with the pop-top. The next purchase was a pop-up trailer, but after a few years of dealing with the difficult process of getting it into camping spots and set up, decided to sell it. He never felt comfortable buying a Sprinter because of the lack of Mercedes dealerships in his area for potential repairs.
Ford vehicles can be worked on all over the country and the passenger van has windows, which make being a passenger in the second row of seats more enjoyable because you are able to look out the window.
Will found a Ford Transit passenger van with Quigley 4×4 in Portland, Oregon and was looking for a conversion company to convert into a camper van. Then he found Vandoit.Ultimately, Will was able to get the Transit passenger Quigley 4×4 custom camper van that he wanted directly from the family-owned company in Blue Springs, Missouri.
What sealed the deal for Will was the customer service he received at Vandoit. The Vandoit co-founder, Brent Kline, was willing to personally help him make the arrangements necessary to change course from the Portland van, to the ideal van for him and his daughter.
Will and his daughter are showing that #vanlife is a unique experience that is different for everyone. It doesn’t have to be a full time lifestyle. Vanlife can be just a dad and his daughter going to a soccer tournament for a weekend.
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Jeremy McGhee’s Van Is A Tool For Making Trails More Accessible Read More »
The bike allows him to hike the trails to help make trails more accessible. Jeremy’s love of hitting the trails started while living in Mammoth, CA. He wanted to run with his dog, which is what inspired him to get his first adaptive bike.
At the time Jeremy purchased his first bike, there were only two types of adaptive bikes. One that could climb anything but no suspension, and the other that had no drivetrain but had full suspension. As a result of the limitations of both of those bike styles and a harsh winter in 2009-2010, Jeremy decided to move back to San Diego.
It was in San Diego where Jeremy found the bike that he uses now. It was the best of both worlds. The bike had drivetrain and suspension. The bike was $9,400 and after he sold his 4-wheeler bike he had $9,800 in his bank account. He decided to make the leap of faith and bought the bike.
“For me being a wheelchair user, there’s certain pieces of equipment that are life-changing, this was one of those,” says Jeremy in reference to the bike. Although the bike has been life changing, there have still been horrible instances where Jeremy has gotten stuck on the trail. In one instance, he had to be helicoptered out. These experiences led to the formation of the UNPavement.
According to The UNPavement website, “The UNPavement documents trails and presents the information with a simplified rating system, identification of potential dilemmas and uncut video.” The Unpavement helps adaptive riders have up to date and detailed information on trail accessibility, facilities and recommended routes can be found on their Trail Blog.
After extensively researching vans, Vandoit reached out via LinkedIn. From there, Jeremy began exploring Vandoit and chatting with people. These conversations helped him come to the conclusion that a Vandoit was feasible for wheelchair use. Ultimately, Jeremy decided to pull the trigger on his Vandoit van.
Vandoit worked with Jeremy to make his van more accessible to allow him to move more easily throughout the van. One major major modification is utilizing the hydraulic bed-lift to raise his bike into the van. Overall, this and other modifications make hitting the trails a lot simpler.
Jeremy typically rides the trails multiple time to give them an accurate grade. Ultimately, the van has become a valuable tool for Jeremy to access and experience trails for The UNPavement’s trail accessibility rating system.
To learn more about Jeremy and what he does, visit https://www.jeremymcghee.com. There, you will be able to read his blog and listen to his podcast.
Evaluating CBD Cartridges: A Step-by-Step Guide to Quality Assurance Read More »
Vaping is getting ever more popular among CBD consumers today. It’s a convenient, affordable, and efficient method of CBD intake, so it meets a variety of consumer needs and meets socially acceptable consumption requirements. A recent survey by 2CV Community Research showed that over 26% of users prefer CBD in the form of e-liquid, which means that over one-fourth of all CBD consumers are vaping users. Thus, it’s evident that vaping is a considerable part of the CBD market.
At first glance, picking the right vaping device may seem to be a matter of flavor preference and budget. Overall, it’s really so, but you should still beware when choosing the first-best remedy in the form of vape. Since you can’t tell whether the CBD oil you’re vaping is of high quality or not, a competent assessment is vital. After all, the vapor you’re inhaling will get directly into your lungs and will do either good or harm to your health.
Thus, it’s important to know the quality criteria for vaping liquids and shop with due caution and diligence. This article shares insights on CBD vaping liquid quality and explains the process of making safe choices.
Here are the basic tips every vaper, whether a beginner or pro, should follow to pick the right vaping products.
A visual inspection is the simplest quality check you can conduct before buying CBD e-liquid. Turn your attention to the liquid’s color; it should be golden, with a transparent texture. If the liquid is white, dark, or has an uneven and non-transparent structure, the likelihood of contaminants’ presence or spoilage as a result of improper storage is high. We recommend avoiding such products for the sake of safe and therapeutically beneficial CBD use.
Another point for consideration is the origin of hemp extract included in the vaping e-liquid. There are tons of brands on the market today, so finding the optimal supplier is pretty hard. Regardless of the brand you finally choose, make sure the company uses US-sourced, organic hemp to produce CBD extract for vaping. Only American hemp grown on local organic farms can guarantee vaping safety, as the provider is bound by local legislation and takes proper care of the product’s purity and quality. Otherwise, buying a no-name product sourced from hemp with unclear origins always comes with a risk of getting substandard vaping e-liquid with hazardous ingredients.
It’s also vital to clarify what CBD type suits your needs and can be used depending on your job, daily duties, and CBD effect’s expectations. CBD comes in three forms:
Next comes the consideration of CBD vaping liquid’s ingredients, as some users may want some THC in the contents, and others look for a CBD cartridge without THC. Overall, it’s a matter of personal choice, as some users need THC to calm the pain or get rid of seizures or migraines. Thus, it’s up to you whether to buy vaping e-liquid with THC or not, but one thing you should keep in mind is that vaping THC excludes driving a vehicle. Moreover, THC can show up in the drug test, so you should avoid it if you are a professional athlete or need to undergo drug tests at work.
Though most vaping liquids are made with PG in the content, it’s better to go the extra mile and find a CBD vaping juice variety without this component. According to recent studies, PG as a thinning agent used in CBD vaping oils can become a serious cause of respiratory problems. So, we recommend reading the product description, double-checking the vaping oil’s ingredients on the packaging, and verifying that information in the CoA before inhaling the vapor.
Though this advice may seem self-obvious for many, it’s the most common mistake people make when choosing vaping liquids. Taking any CBD oil or tincture for the liquid suitable for vaping is a grave mistake. In reality, only vaping e-liquids can be put into vaping devices and effectively evaporated to achieve positive health outcomes. Unless specified otherwise, all the oils and tinctures should be taken only orally or topically, as they don’t contain the necessary ingredients for CBD concentrate’s evaporation.
Besides some objective selection criteria we’ve discussed above, it’s essential to keep your personal needs, CBD experience, and preferences in mind. Answer the following questions to proceed:
Based on these answers, you will be able to pick a suitable CBD concentration for your convenient use without side effects or overdosing, choose a pleasant, juicy flavor that won’t cause an unpleasant aftertaste, and select a disposable or refillable cartridge for the planned duration of use.
Now that you know how to shop for CBD vaping products, it’s time to pick a reliable brand and enjoy the experience. Users are spoilt for choice in terms of flavors, CBD concentrations, and other characteristics that can customize your user experience and maximize the value of CBD for your specific health condition. However, the quality of the chosen product should go first, as the vaping smoke enters your lungs and then goes directly to your bloodstream, affecting all organs in your body. Good luck with shopping!
The author of this article is Tia Moskalenko, an experienced cannabis writer and blogger at AskGrowers. Tia is constantly looking for new ways of gaining value from CBD use. She shares her insights and findings in her articles to make CBD more accessible and understandable for all consumers.
Vandoit’s Winter Gear Guide Read More »
Every season we take a deep dive into what vanlifers are using out in the real world. And while this list just scratches the surface, we’ve uncovered some awesome winter gear to enhance your travels.
Even if your VanDOit has a kitchen pod, you still need a place to cook out of your van. Even if you don’t have a van, the Primus Tupike is one of the top-rated and most reliable camping stoves out there for families and overlanders of all types, and it’s got the history to back it up.
You may not know that the camp stove dates back to 1892. Called the “Primus,” the first “soot-free” kerosene stove was constructed by Frans W. Lindqvist. And the brand has been innovating ever since. Plus Primus cookware and stove sets add a bit of panache to any rig or camping setup.
Whether your best friend is hanging his or her head out the van window or out romping in the snow on a long winter hike, dogs’ eyes are sensitive to UV radiation, wind and snow blindness just like yours are. Plus the style points for this canine accessory are off the charts. Make your pooch Instagram-worthy and keep them protected from the elements with these military-grade and guide-approved doggie goggles from Rex Specs. It’s also the perfect gift for the person who has all the winter gear.
You know at VanDOit we are all about the bike…and we know a lot of our customers are too. For our bike-loving friends, check out the new casual and mechanic wear from one of our favorite cult apparel brands, Rapha.
While the iconic brand makes everything from performance bibs to sleeping bags, we are really into this new streetwear line from Rapha, especially the Transfer Hoody. This is the perfect put-it-on, leave-it-on apres hoody that will give you all the snuggly feels both before and after your daily ride.
Also, check out the new Mechanics Collection for those who live — and work — the bike life right out of their van.
If you’re turning your wheels toward the mountains this winter, you’re going to want some skis that are as cool as your van. If you’ve got a custom-built VanDOit…you should probably have an equally rad pair of custom skis to go with it, because you know it’s all about looking good for those #vanlife selfies in the parking lot.
Kidding aside, ROMP skis out of Crested Butte are one of the better-kept secrets in the ski industry, and they can make you a pair of custom skis (choose from more than 50 graphics for the top sheet and 9 pre-tested tip and tail shapes) that will have the materials, flex, camber and rocker built specifically for your body, ability level and the type of skiing you like to do most.Cu
The best gift you can give to yourself, your kids and the planet is to make yourself carbon neutral. It’s an amazing new technology and platform that has come on the scene at just the right time. And let’s face it, you’re driving a van that gets 13 MPG, so it’s on us to do what we can to offset our footprint.
The Climate Neutral program allows you to purchase a number of carbon offsets to negate the carbon emissions attributable to the average American lifestyle over the course of a year. All the energy and utility usage, air travel, commuting and road-tripping, the things a person buys, eats, etc. — all of these activities create carbon emissions and all of these factors into a personal annual carbon footprint calculation. The average American leaves a footprint of 24 tonnes of CO2e per year.
Brands and businesses can also use the tool to offset their annual emissions.
Note About the Author-
VanDOit Ambassador Aaron H. Bible is an internationally acclaimed travel writer and outdoor industry journalist. Contact him for any gear-related questions, to inquire about a new van, or to find out more about how he maximizes his VanDOit time on the road! Follow his adventures with his wife Jasmine and daughters Lavender and Marigold @team_bible_travels & @ahbible
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