Date published: 05/17/22 4:52 PM
Camper conversion vs camping kit There are several differences to consider between a minivan converted into a camper with a removable RoadLoft conversion kit and an SUV equipped with a RoadLoft camping kit. They all stem from the space available and the configuration of these two very different types of vehicles. Superior minivan space Most… View Article
Date published: 03/30/22 2:45 PM
To this question on the budget to plan, we will answer, as many articles, that it depends! Indeed, it depends on your lifestyle, if you prefer eating out at restaurants or if you like to cook your own meals, where you travel, how far… Still, in this article we will try to help you define… View Article
Date published: 03/11/22 8:19 AM
New to the vanlife community, you ask yourself where to sleep legally and safely? We are here to help you determine your options. First, main question : is it legal to sleep in your minivan ? The answer is yes but it depends where! Prohibited places Rest stops They could be appropriate spots for a… View Article
Date published: 12/23/21 9:47 AM
The RoadLoft blackout curtains are really practical for finding privacy in the evening and blocking the light in the morning, if you want to sleep in the morning! However, some customers have difficulty with the suction cup system used to secure them to windows. Here are our tips for using them well. Installation of curtains… View Article
Date published: 11/17/21 8:57 AM
With winter approaching, many are putting away their RoadLoft conversion kit while waiting for spring to return. With its storage comes also the storage of the lithium power station. In this short article, we will walk you through how to properly store your battery this winter to ensure it’s operating at peak performance next spring…. View Article
Date published: 10/7/21 4:05 PM
Van life is more accessible than you might think. Here are 10 reasons to buy a minivan conversion kit now. Stop dreaming, start living! 1. Ride in an RV for less than $ 5,000 (yes!) Most people don’t live the road trip of their dream or put it off over and over again because an… View Article
Date published: 08/4/21 10:35 AM
Our Best Recipes In this post, we will be showcasing some of our favourite recipes, featuring ideas shared by fellow RoadLofters on the Roadloft van life group. In our minivan, we are able to pack a food supply of about one week. Our pantry allows us to take a lot of dry food with us,… View Article
Date published: 06/4/21 10:15 AM
With camping-season approaching, we are itching to get on the road and getaway in our area! With the experiences of last summer under our belts, we present you our recommendations for the most essential accessories to be energy independent. 1. Keep food fresh with the Alpicool c40 Fridge/Freezer For those who want to not have… View Article
Date published: 05/11/21 9:31 AM
A camper is, in a way, a little home that you take with you on a trip. Quickly, we kind of grow attached to our vans, because they allows us to have so many experiences and to travel freely. The mini-van becomes a landmark in instability. At the end of a day of exploring, we… View Article
Date published: 04/2/21 2:32 PM
Convinced that traveling in our mini-van is the perfect camping solution nowadays, we want to share this alternative to bigger RVs with as many people as possible. Here are the advantages of a minivan for road trips. You can also try the RoadLoft kit in our Quebec workshop to see it for yourself! 1. Big… View Article
Date published: 03/5/21 1:03 PM
RoadLoft was born of our knowledge of the real needs of the road. This article features 10 essential criteria which guided our conception of a sustainable, non-permanent transformation kit. In 2016, back from a long trip to India and Sri Lanka, we took off to explore the Canadian and American West. We designed our first… View Article
Date published: 11/25/20 3:42 PM
Christmas is just around the corner and the only thing on your mind is to get back to your adventures? Our little helpers have thought of creating a wish list of must-have items for minivan trips, just to make you dream a little. After all, it’s never too early to start preparing for the next… View Article
Date published: 08/12/20 9:03 AM
Simplicity and comfort, this is what our mini-van brings us! This is even more true when the weather is bad. In a van, rainy days become a time to slow down and rest, since we have all the comfort needed to do so! Staying dry in spite of the rain! Rain is no longer an… View Article
Date published: 07/24/20 9:39 AM
We’ve been blessed with good weather this summer. It makes our road trips even more enjoyable. With the heat waves that follow one another, here are some tips to keep your minivan comfortable. People often ask us if it’s warm at night in our van. Honestly, using these tips, we sleep VERY comfortably. Most of… View Article
Date published: 06/11/20 6:57 PM
During a mountain bike trip in Arizona, we noticed on the way back from a ride that a strap on our bike rack was broken. As a result, we could no longer put one of the two bikes on its rack to get around and we were at least 30 km away from civilization. After… View Article
Date published: 06/11/20 6:55 PM
People often ask us if we feel trapped in our little camper. The answer is simple: since we’ve optimized its conversion and have both an interior bench and table AND an extra-long double bed, we don’t feel cramped at all. It must be said that when we travel by van, we spend most of our… View Article
Date published: 05/22/20 2:20 PM
With the its daily grind, the week can get exhausting. There’s nothing like a spontaneous getaway to break your routine. From May to October, our mini-van allows us to find an escape in nature, comfortably. Since our van is always ready to go, all we have to do is pack our clothes and some fresh… View Article
Date published: 05/14/20 12:47 PM
With the warm weather being right around the bend, gradual deconfinement being under way and the opening of the SEPAQ territories, we’ve been preparing to be more self-sufficient in order to be able to make nature getaways happen right now, in our region. While respecting public safety regulations, we will travel completely independently this summer…. View Article
Date published: 05/21/19 2:43 PM
To get more out of your camper, a mosquito net must be installed. From the homemade solution, to the products available in store or online, you’re sure to find the option that best suits your needs. ”Home” Solutions (DIY) 1. Screen for rear windows This is both economical and more incognito. Personally, this is the… View Article
Date published: 05/5/19 11:38 AM
Thinking of getting a RoadLoft conversion kit and you don’t have your vehicle yet? In order to maximize the potential of your purchase, certain minivan characteristics should be known before choosing your mini-van model. This article introduces them to you. You can also read that of our client, Sophie Corriveau, who testifies to her experience!… View Article
Date published: 03/4/19 11:31 AM
If we told you that for us, camping season starts on May 1st and ends in December, would you be surprised? Even if we migrate to the United States at the end of fall, we often find temperatures close to 0 Celsius and still, we can easily stay warm. Thanks to our van. It’s the… View Article
Date published: 02/22/19 10:13 AM
For us, perfect road-trips are synonymous with freedom. What we prefer is to have a destination goal, without really organizing the trip. Although we have researched the things to see on our route, we prefer not to book anything in advance, so that we have the freedom to take our time. This allows us to… View Article
Date published: 02/5/19 8:07 PM
Taking a shower on the road is easier than it looks. Based on our experience, we share with you 5 categories of places where you can definitely find a shower. Enough to simplify your trip!
Date published: 01/22/19 4:43 PM
Traveling in your van means being able to sleep in your warm bed every night, under a starry sky. It means to take your coffee in the morning admiring a canyon. It means to cook a good meal in front of a turquoise lake. And above all, it means to have the opportunity to move… View Article
Date published: 01/14/19 7:37 PM
Our converted mini van allowed us to travel 4 times across Canada and United States. It’s a really economical way to travel that’s for sure. In 4 years, I don’t remember having paid for a campground once. Although we have always slept at amazing and allowed places. From Nova Scotia to Yukon and from B.-C…. View Article
