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5 Top-Rated Toilets for Campervans That Aren’t Disgusting
Do you need a toilet in your campervan? There are TONS of choices, depending on your needs and how often you want to empty…
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Whether you want a table for cooking, dining, or happy hour, these are our top picks.
The Top 8 Minivan Roof Racks That Add Instant Cargo Space for Your Epic Adventures
Adding a quality roof rack to your minivan is one of the easiest ways to gain extra storage space and make room for all…
The 7 Best Rooftop Tents for Easy, Comfortable Camping
Looking for the perfect rooftop tent? These top picks offer comfort, durability, and fast setup for every kind of camper.
10 Best RV Bike Racks That Make Traveling With Bikes Way Easier
These RV bike rack ideas make it easy to haul everything from road bikes to heavy e-bikes without damaging your gear or your RV.
Trump Drops MLK Day, Adds Own Birthday to National Park Free Entry List
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of fee-free days at U.S. national parks…


Hi, I’m Kristin Hanes!
I’m a former journalist turned blogger at The Wayward Home. I split my time between a DIY Sprinter van conversion and a sailboat, and I hope to inspire you to live a simpler, more adventurous, alternative lifestyle.
I’ve been living tiny since 2016, when I was laid-off from KGO Radio in San Francisco and had to reinvent my life.
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