This is a constantly evolving list of items we have purchased and use on our adventures in our van. They have been of good quality, and we would recommend.
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Screen Tent
We love this screen tent (aka bug tent). While we have an awning on our van, we use this just as often. It keeps you dry but more importantly, bug free. If we are camping in a location for more than one night, we set this up and store our table and chairs in it. Keeps them dry overnight. Also, leaving this set up allows us to leave our campsite “occupied” while we drive off for a day’s adventure.
String Lights
We use these under the awning or in the bug tent.
Electrical Adapter
Allows you to plug into a 30Amp hookup. I like this smaller version rather than the “dogbone” style adapters.
Water Filter
Helps filter out some of the funky tasting water
Water Hose
A short hose is easier to store. So far this has been long enough. And this one is safe for drinking.
Water Hose Adapter
I’ve only used this once, but I was able to easily fill a 5-gallon water jug from a sink.
Trasheroo
This is marketed as a spare tire mounted trash bag. But it is really sturdy pack. We use it to carry a lot more than trash. We’ve carried firewood, rocks we’ve collected, stinky dirty clothes we don’t want in the van, etc.
Longe Chairs
These are really comfortable and have held up well. However, they are a bit big, so they only come with us if we aren’t bringing our bikes. We also use them a lot in our back yard.
Rocking Chair
This chair folds up fairly small and is really comfortable. I like the rocking action and how it works even on lumpy ground.
Rocking Chair
Another rocking chair. A little smaller, sits a little lower to the ground. Of the 2 rockers we use, I think this one is a bit comfier when sitting by the fire pit. But it is a little low when sitting at the table to eat.
Velcro Cable Ties
We use these to keeps the extension cord and hose coiled. neatly. Also use them to lash small things inside the van.
Extension cord (came with the van)
Camp Table – The one we have is over 25 years old and still works great
Hatchet – Something I got at Home Depot 25 years ago. We use it to split a log into kindling and for using as a hammer to stake our screen tent.