20 Best Gift For Van Life (2023 Updated)

I surprised my daughter with this beautiful book for Christmas. She is looking into renovating a van and living a year of bliss traveling the US in it. After many searches she has not found a hard cover book such as this one.

It is coffee table gorgeous! Great images and great info. She will love it for years to come.

I love the images and the van subject matter. It was a gift and I know my friend will spend many hours being inspired. Love TREK LIGHT GEAR!

Not really what I expected. It s more a photo van book than an informative book. The book itself is very nice and the pics are GREAT but. It do not take a long time before you get through it. it is not what I though.

Top quality tutorial. Logical and methodical saving time and effort, and avoiding many a blind alley. Highly recommended.

Bought for my partner. He is finding it very helpful, easy to read and great how-to guides with excellent information. Thoroughly recommended, thank you!

Couldnt fault the product or the time it took to get to me, really impressed. Would really recommend to others. 5 stars

The positive sides were: the welder (it’s our first blowtorch!), Freya McCloud (I really liked the personalization that was done with LEGO city in 2020; some of the minifigs finally have names), the firefighter colored helicopter handle, the emergency motorized vehicle (the biggest of its kind we’ve ever built and my son likes it) and I learned how to build a pipe with several pieces.

As in many homes, the flight of our helicopter is unpredictable 🙂 The weather conditions are however stable, the pilot always has the OK from the control tower to fly away, but sometimes he doesn’t fly away or he doesn’t go very far.

I tried to understand the why in order to see how I could make it fly for sure. I noticed that it is lighter than a Junior model because all its parts are not built with conventional brick. When you make it lighter, it flies better.

The helicopter and the propeller weigh 24 grams, the minifig and the cabin window weigh 14 grams. Our best flights are without the minifig and the glass. The flights that are a little less amazing are the ones with the glass, but without the minifig.

Another reason that can explain the difficulty of the flights is the take-off; the helicopter has to lift itself from the handle to fly (15 mm), if it doesn’t gain enough height the helicopter will stay in your hands.

In order to do this, you should not be afraid to pull the plastic “cable”. As my son is 3 years old, he still doesn’t have the strength to pull and facilitate the takeoff. This doesn’t prevent him from enjoying the propellers turning while he steers the helicopter with the handle.

In the end, maybe the set would have been better appreciated if it had had a gear mechanism that would have turned the propeller without making it fly; the handle would have had a crank that would have helped to turn the propellers.

This is by far one of the best value sets Lego has ever created. If someone asked what the price was I would assume £24. 99-£29. 99, not the bargain price of £14. 99. In the box you will find 3 bags, 3 instruction manuals and a sticker sheet.

Bag 1 is the red tow truck which I was pleasantly surprised by the cool features and size plus the cool black police motorcycle. Bag 2 and 3 includes the police transporter with its simple but effective mechanism which allows the jail cell to pop off.

It also includes an exhaust pipe pointing upwards which isn’t very clear in the photos. Back to the tow truck, it has a clip to attach on the jail cell so after it explodes it can be towed. The wheel axles are extremely rare due to the red colour ( usually grey or black.

) This set is a great add-on to any city police set, especially 60241-46. I bought it with 60244 ( helicopter transport) which was also better that expected. I am really pleased with the 4 minifigures, of them being from the TV series, Lego City Adventures.

The Clara The Criminal figure is really interesting because she has a very rare helmet. The Duke Detain minifigure is great but I don’t really have much to say as he is very common. The Snake Rattler minifigure is a great copy of the TV character.

The police lady is perfect for the driver as she is a double expression character, ( one being happy and the other being scared. ) Both the head and hair\ hat are extremely rare. This is a great set and I strongly recommend as a gift for an aspiring police officer and or Lego lover, Happy building!.

I am validating the poor experience of others who have bought/built this product as well as other Lego sets that use similarly designed helicopters. I bought it for my 6 yr old grandson who expected to see the helicopter fly/hover at least a short distance.

While overall product build quality is excellent, it became clear the helicopter was unable to even lift off of its own accord, let alone fly, from the launch device. On further investigation, it was evident that the downdraught/lift force provided by the rotating rotor was inadequate to overcome the weight of the helicopter.

The rotor, when not fitted to the helicopter, was easily able to lift off and stay airborne for several seconds after launching with the launch device. The poor experience of this product has now reduced my expectations for similar products like #60260 which have now been removed from my wish list.

It is disappointing the Lego designers did not pay more careful attention to this functional aspect the product to give a positive play experience. The rotor lift force and total helicopter weight must be readjusted/redesigned to give a net positive lift force.

Only then can Lego live up to customer expectations for producing innovative functional products for a positive play experience.

I purchased my first pair of Vans ( exact same pair except for the customization in photos) in 2018 and they have lasted me up till the beginning of this year, and I definitely put ALOT of miles on them lol.

They are EXTREMELY comfortable, casual yet able to pass for something slightly more “dressy†too. Recently my daughter celebrated her 11th birthday in May and as you can see Loves Billie Eilish. She also really wanted a pair of Vans like myself so I was able to get the same pair customized and they have been actually holding up extremely well!! They’re also extremely easy to clean, and they have socks you can purchase that work perfectly with them that have little rubber supporting on the back so they don’t slip down so it look like your just wearing the shoes! You can purchase protection spray and there’s just so much more! This company in general I believe definitely makes sure it is serving top quality products and promises!.

I had the old version Dog Town High Sk8 skateboard shoes for many years. They were legendary. A true skateboader shoe. These are not the same, but they still have a similar feel and characteristics which make them a great choice for general use.

The sizing has changed, but I had no issues with the size chart accuracy. With any footwear you need at least 8mm to 15mm extra on top of your bare foot size. With most Vans, the toe box tapers as expected, but doesn’t imped toe movement or overall toe box room.

I’m a die hard Vans fan and have grown to love the style and feel. I’m happy with them. Cheers.

My review is for customer service, not for the actual product. The product page does not state ANYWHERE that these are men sizes. Yes, given Vans will provide unisex sizes, asos has failed to distinguish what size they are listing.

For the next person who decides to purchase these via asos, BUYER BEWARE: THESE ARE IN MEN SIZES. If you’re used to buying your size in women, use the vans website to convert your size to MENS which, again, is what asos is using.

My one star review is for customer service, they were not helpful in this at all, I basically had to wait to get the shoes (which were the wrong size) and then process a return. It’s been 3 weeks, I’ve sent the return back and they haven’t received it yet AND THEN they’ll process my refund (which could take upto another week).

#wastemytime2021.

I’ve worn these multiple times now for a lot of walking and had no problems. I wore them with no-show socks. I struggled trying to figure out what size to get bc I also have a pair of Vans platform slides that I had to order down (size 8) a size.

I wear an 8. 5/9, usually a 9 in flats. For these the size 8. 5 were perfect even with a pair of no-show socks. I do not have narrow feet or wide they’re pretty average. I have a high arch and suffer from plantar fasciitis often and the first time I wore these for a lot of walking I was dealing with a bout of plantar fasciitis.

These provided plenty of arch support for me (no additional arch support/inserts used) and I never had any pain even though I was on my feet for a long time.

The smell. Oh, the smell of a fresh shoe. The unboxing is always a wonderful stage as you get the first glance but the smell takes you along to another land, filled with flying unicorns and fresh shoes that grow from the cabbage patch.

This shoe, however, exceeds all others. Soft from the ball of the foot to the tips of the toes, it hugs you into a false sense of something like hovering. The plump cuffs snuggle up gently to your ankles in a manner akin to how you would imagine a calf does to mother cow.

To top it off, you look even cooler wearing them than you do holding them.

The shoe came in a not perfect condition, and I did not realize and wore it just once and when I told JDSports about it all they said was “too bad you wore it already”. So I find that the QC did not even do their job right and also a bad way of handling the case.

I did not know I had to inspect every part of the shoe before wearing a brand new shoe and thought that it had a defect to it. I thought I could have trusted the company and its QC to do a proper job but I guess I was wrong about that.

Also, the shoe has no grip so when the floor is wet the shoe gets slippery. I hope the company would do something about it for both my defective shoe and the grip of the shoe.

Brilliant service from start to finish, delivery within 3 days. lovely gifts for 2 lovely men who both love VW cars, well packed couldn’t possibly have broken. Have got to say i’m more than impressed with this company’s service from start to finish, and wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

While visiting a vintage car collection, I inadvertently dislodged a travel trailer ornament from its perch on a small Christmas tree. Feeling devastated, I searched the internet and found the exact replacement.

I bought it immediately and personally delivered it to the owner of the collection. I am so relieved to be able to replace the little trailer.

Love this little ornament! I buy a Christmas ornament every year for my kids. I bought this little red truck for my 20 year old son. It is so cute. I’m never disappointed with the old world Christmas ornaments! Such a nice addition to the family ornament collection.

Love it! I just put one on my smaller beach themed tree and it is beautiful. It is so sparkly, bright and cheerful. I bought one for each of my son’s family trees as well, as a memory of a fun experience we had renting a pontoon at the shore this past summer.

I hope they love them, too!.

My husband and I both love this- great photopraphs and offers ‘fuel’ to plan our next trip and/or retirement!

more for your coffee table i needed a hands on book to plan van life pictures were amazing

The kids had a great time with this Lego build. The set is high quality as you would expect, fun and a great addition to Lego City. The pieces are perfectly sized for small hands and are easy for kids to build with.

The Holiday Camper Van has so many nice details, custom pieces, moveable features to make it look much like a real camper. The van opens up in multiple areas and has a useable interior. This turns out to be a really cool toy children can build and also play with once complete.

The set includes the camper van, a family, lots of camping gear and food. The Lego figures, accessories and the camper were fun for the kids to play with and use their imaginations with long after the last Lego was placed.

This was a perfect play activity for a cold, rainy weekend indoors. The children continue to play with this toy and have enjoyed this enough to ask for more Lego sets. These sets are very affordable and really a terrific activity and toy.

Can’t say enough about how nice this Lego City Holiday Camper Van set is and how much we have enjoyed it.

My little boy absolutely loves his Lego set of the holiday camper van. He is 6 years old, and this is the perfect Lego set for his age group. My son loves to go camping, and he is very happy with this camper.

The set includes everything needed to construct a sturdy camper, and it is very manageable for little ones. It includes a cute little family, and all of the necessary camping gear they could possibly need.

I love the fact that the baby is in a carrier on the mom’s chest. Adorable! The detail is very impressive. A propane tank is even included so that the family can cook their meals. My son is getting hours of enjoyment from this one toy, so it is a great value for parents.

Kids aren’t simply opening a box and playing, they first have to build the toy, and that is teaching them something. I love Lego products, and this camper set meets all of my expectations. I recommend it to everyone who loves to build with Lego.

Lego City campers are awesome and we have the last three plus this one. This set was fun to build and your kids will love it. if you already have some of them it varies enough will go good with your collection.

Recommend purchase. That said, of all of them would put this one last. Two of them had separate pulling vehicles and the other came with a canoe. These extra items add a lot to the overall playability of the sets.

As long as you have some other Lego sets in your collection to play with this one you should be fine. Pros: Has a trailer hitch Nice interior (need a pillow thou for the bed) Comes with a baby Recommended improvements: Adding a yellow canoe Put the storage back in the roof.

Kids love to hid stuff up there. Include a net, fishing pole and some fish. My kids loved all that stuff in the other sets.

I LOVE AOTR products. Even if you’re not into magic, if you love beautiful, earthy scents, I’d recommend this company. Fiery Wall of Protection oil smells strongly of cinnamon and earthy herbs. It’s what I’d imagine a sexy witch nestled in a moss-covered cabin in the woods would smell like.

The date on the back shows you when it was hand-bottled, and you can see a variety of herbs floating around. So the packaging itself is absolutely enchanting! I use this as perfume, and it lasts all day.

I’m also a little witchy, so I use it for spiritual purposes on occasion. Overall: this is a gorgeous perfume.

I bought the oil for my boyfriend as he was battling for years with family law court. I was skeptical but want to give the oil a try. The judge did listen and will give him his decision in a few days.

Well, he got a letter and the judge ruled in his favor. First time victory for him. He told me the oil works! Will continue to use the oil for the next one. My boyfriend also mentioned that the oil smells so good as he dabbed it on himself and the papers.

This smells amazing. It has a strong peppermint scent but with herbs. But, I haven’t really seen any changes in my life with this oil yet. Idk I was kind of disappointed at first but, maybe it’s because I’ve only applied this oil on my body and I haven’t done any candle work or spiritual baths with it.

Smells great. But, so far I haven’t seen any changes. I’ve had this oil for about a month now. If you have an idea of how I should use this oil, please comment down below.

These racks are fairly straight forward, easy to install and really do the job of hauling ladders and other long items conveniently. Durability seems good and the finish (sort of a hammered steel look with black in the pits) is neutral enough to look good on almost any vehicle and should stay looking that way in time.

Installation tip: It is my feeling that the single bolt that has to be drilled through the telescoping bars was inadequate to keep them from rattling. The fit is a bit loose, so I recommend the following: Mount the larger receiving side, then mock up the inserting side and mark the bolt hole with a marker.

Remove it again and take some clear polyurethane tape and wrap it 8 times (or if using another kind of tape, experiment until it slides easily though almost snugly) around both the marked bolt hole location and then the very end of the crossbar.

Slide them together (It may take some wiggling to get past the burr on the inside of the hole), then mount the support strut. Drill the 5/16″X2″ bolt through as per the instructions, then measure from the strut to the bolt hole.

Measure from the opposing strut the same distance, drill through there too and add a second 5/16″X2″ bolt and nylock nut, easily found at any hardware store. For just a couple bucks more, this made for a very rigid and rattle free installation.

Since my van is so long (1976 Dodge Maxivan) I doubled up the order for four crossbars total. With the discount code and free shipping, I have a sturdy rack capable of even moderate loads of lumber for under a Benjamin.

Very happy camper.

I ordered this blind, since the description is oddly vague. This product did indeed ship with TWO BARS despite the quantity stating “1” and only one bar pictured. This is not a complaint with the product, just a clarification on the description.

I was also worried about sizing due to an equally vague dimension spec. The bars are telescoping, so they will fit most vehicles. All and all the best value for this price I could find. I would recommend.

The stanchions are designed for an L-shaped rain gutter whereas mine are less angled and more straight (Chevy Express van) but they will still grip securely. Very heavy duty, the total weight (2 bars + stanchions is around 22 lbs.

Installation is straightforward but be advised you are supposed to drill a 5/16″ hole through the 2 piece telescoping bars (4 layers) once installed/fitted to insert a locking bolt – you’ll need a very good drill bit (like cobalt).

The black/gray marbled finish looks good with my silver van. They’ve only been on a couple weeks now but I anticipate them holding up very well over time.

Great lego toy for kids who love to build and pretend they are on a camping holiday in the wilderness. The lego pieces are easy to put together. The mini figures are the appropriate size for the vehicle and caravan.

There is the possibility to create a different design from the one on the box which makes it versatile. The car and caravan move easily on the given wheels. It does come with accessories including camping grill with sausages, mugs, coffee maker, dog and bone.

We own a tourer caravan so I just had to buy this set for my son. Its quite a reasonable price and quite easy to build. On some of the bigger sets he usually ropes me in to help him build, but this one he was quite capable of building by himself.

The vehicle is quite a nice vehicle too. And there is 2 figures and a dog which fits in the back of the car. My son lost interest as soon as he was done building but I absolutely Love This Set Myself.

My 7-year old grandson put this together in one evening and was thrilled with it. I was surprised at how well it went together and had several moving parts. My grandson loved that the camper opens up and he likes the family and the grill.

Toys like this mean more when the child puts it together himself. Well worth the price.

Shoes that go with literally everything and look great. I love the little platform, gives them a twist but not too intense. I went with my regular sizing, despite the size guide saying I should size up.

Fits perfectly. A bit sturdy at first but didn’t hurt my feet at all.

This is my third pair of these. They’re my fave Vans and once I’ve over worn them I just replace with a new pair. They’re comfy and stylish and go with so many things. I always size down in Vans as I feel they run slightly big.

Wanted Vans for ages, was a toss up between these or the checkerboard platform ones but got these in the sale for £56! Perfect fit, the platform isn’t as high as expected but works out better since I’m tall.

Comfy too and they look lovely with flares!.

Love love love! I have bought the home decor and always loved it. But I have just gotten two orders of clothing and I love it even more!! I have the cute Johnnie Dress and Jumpsuits and talk about cozy and fun! I also got a few more items and can’t wait to wear once it gets colder.

I know it will be perfect ! Top quality and made with love for sure!!.

I am thrilled with my new car coasters! They have a nice weight to them and seem to be made of some sort of porous material that will soak up spills nicely, and they also just really brighten up my car and my day! I love the colors, the message, and the design.

5/5 stars :).

I bought these car coasters for my mom who has been dealing with a lot of stress in her life lately. They fit perfect in her car and she sees them every morning before she goes to her stressful job. It’s a gentle reminder to let her know to just let that **** go! They are amazing quality and would purchase again.

Gift card delivered like normal. Works fine. The only thing to note is AirBnB can be a bit tricky to redeem as there are some restrictions (can’t load too much in one day, can’t use for multiple payment bookings, etc).

But that’s not BestBuy’s fault. Make sure you get it before you need it so you’re not stuck trying to load and book at same time and lose your booking.

Phenomenal value here and well worth purchasing through Best Buy. We had no issue with redemption and it helped keep our weekend get-away costs lower! Highly recommend to anyone using Airbnb!

As always from Haynes a very helpful guide. It covers a lot of the basics and some items in detail. Ihav just bought a van which I am going to fit out and this book will hopefully be very handy.

Rather dissapointed with this edition as i found there is little or no instruction on actually building a motorcaravan and too many references to a previous edition which i would also have to purchase in order to understand those references.

Far more detailed instructions can be found on various internet blogs. Author also wastes too much space advertising various companies who specialise in conversions. The whole idea behind my purchase of this book was to BUILD MY OWN so i expected reasonably detailed instruction,will not be buying the previous edition that the author seems intent on pushing.

I say it’s a little dated but this doesn’t reflect the seller at all. The book is great and I love the 90s style pictures but it gives you direction as a first time builder which is exactly what I needed!.

Last year my wife and I went to Alaska to visit my daughter, and we had an eight hour layover in Seattle on the way back. We played enough Uno to bend the cards pretty significantly so we moved on to Sabacc.

The set we used was the Hasbro Solo: A Star Wars Tale set and their chips and play mechanics were dreadful. Undaunted, we had fun making our own rules to which were like unto Rummy. We swore someday we would find and/or make chips and the keys (or pink slips) to a couple starships to play with the next time we took a trip.

\nWell we are planning another trip. Aloha! Thanks to HelloKeytag we were able custom make fobs we can slam on the table when we go all in! They came in fast and the etching is incredibly clean. \nI am looking forward to an extended layover on the way to Hawaii!.

Nothing wrong with the item, but also nothing special. It’s definitely not a ‘vintage hotel key tag’ or even an accurate reproduction. The engraving is only on one side and the plastic is not like the real keys of the past.

Just amazing. Finally, after 31 years people finally know what I’m about: Tacos. No more of this “tell me what drives you, tell me what motivates you?” junk. This keychain allows people to immediately know what it means to be me: tortillas stuffed with meat.

Quality is awesome and shipping was quick too.

My story is a funny one and I thought I would share. I bought several of these mugs on vacation for my daughter and friends. I loved the retro vibe they gave and they made me happy to sip my coffee from them.

My sister, who lives in another state, saw me sipping coffee from one during one of our Facetime sessions. She saw it and gushed how cute it was and that she needed one in her life. So later that night, I jumped online and ordered her one as a surprise.

She had just lost her job due to the Covid 19 outbreak and I thought it would surely cheer her up. About a week later she calls me in tears. She said it was the sweetest thing to open that mug up in the mail.

She was so excited that she immediately took it to the sink to wash it so she could have a cup of tea in it. As she washed it, it slipped from her soapy hands and cracked in the sink. She was so upset.

It did not crack in pieces but it cannot hold liquid anymore. She now uses it to hold her pens and pencils in her kitchen. Ha Ha! It looks cute in her colorful kitchen. I am glad she found a use for it after all.

I didn’t tell her, but I will be sending her another that she can enjoy her tea out of. Your products are so cool and inspirational. I have a large wish list going right now. Thank you again for offering such pretty things that put smiles on our faces during these trying times.

Love the unique shape and the colors are so fun and happy! Icing on the cake is the little message inside. These mugs are great for little herb plants and you could also put your pencils and pens inside to organize your desk.

They bring an air of playfulness and cheer to any room. I want them all!! :).

I got the vw mug as a gift. A friend has a builds miniature vws so this was a perfect gift for her. She loved it as I do mine. The painting is superb and the little saying inside is a warming to the heart as the contents are to the body.

Thank you! I wish I had a whole set! Lorie.

It is adorable so I immediately bought my bff one. Well she loved it and asked is it real. I said yes. Long story short after testing the soil for days, adding a tiny bit of water. it overflowed quickly.

Next day my soil gauge said dry. I decided the soil was packed too tight. It was a fake succulent! My friend was watering hers too. I used to ride around in VW vans☮️✌🏻.

These succulents were the very first thing I stumbled upon when I discovered this website. The second I saw the van succulent, I knew I had to have it!!! I loved it so much, that I came back to purchase the llama one as well! My mother is also a huge fan of this amazing company, so I am already planning to get her Christmas gift from here, <3 I don't even want to remember how bland and boring my room was before Natural life!! I am definitely considering getting the sloth up next to add to my collection.

:,) You can NEVER have too many succulents folks!.

I bought this item to sit by all the computers at the clinical site I’m at. Every sonographer has repeatedly thanked me for adding these little cuties to their office space! This item brought everyone such joy, and it felt like I added a little piece of sunshine to what once felt like a dark boring space.

I love your site and the joy I am able to offer to those around me when I purchase from Natural Life!!! We even had to leave a little note on the board to let people know these little cuties did not need watered.

;).

Super fast delivery and great product. Excellent value for money. I bought these as gifts and I am so impressed I am going to buy one for myself.

Great products at great prices, dispatching was very quick and items arrived well packaged and very quickly. Will definitely use Urban Gifts again in the future

Great product, good quality. Great dispatch and order. Thank You