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Tips and Tricks to Make Van Life Work for You
Jason Schirato, co-owner of Aspen Custom Vans shares ideas for making road tripping a little easier. Plus, where to rent and buy your hotel on wheels.
Angela Ufheil •
January 1, 2021
Winter Pro Tip: Schirato always packs insulation between the exterior and interior walls of his campervans. Make sure whoever put together the vehicle you’re using did the same, and cover your windows with curtains and Reflectix (silver sheets of insulation that would look right at home on a spaceship).
Spring Pro Tip: The problem with small spaces like vans? They get smelly, fast. Schirato likes to wash up at gyms but also recommends solar showers. The popular RoadShower has a reservoir that sits atop your vehicle, so when you use the pressurized hose to rinse off outside your van, the water has absorbed a touch of the sun’s warmth.