The hardest part? Refining our criteria and ruling out choices when they appealed emotionally. ![]() The easy part is looking and seeing what’s out there. Anne is a happy Camper in Nucamp’s 400īoth shared rave reviews which helped cinch our decision. Norm Vexler (awesome, award winning, underwater photographer and across the earth too, website: Far Out Photos) and his wife Anne purchased the same type of camper we were looking at. ![]() They recently bought their camper were already out west. The irony in our thinking about buying a small camper? While we were ‘thinking’ about this, good photographer friends just started ‘doing’ this. Surprise! References for Buying a Small Camper are Easier than we Thought Battery, propane and solar so we can camp for a few days without being attached to power.Solid price performer and retains value.A camper that if needed, I could manage on my own or with a girlfriend for photography travels.A camper that’s easily heated for colder nights.Small and aerodynamic so we’re not pulled all over the road when driving.(Leaving the bathroom to wash your hands in the kitchen sink ruled out some great options though). A bathroom that has a potty, shower and sink with black water tank due to as we’ll need to boondock along the way.The ability for Dave to stand up straight (he’s 5’11).A separate eating and sleeping area so we don’t have to break down the bed to have breakfast, or if we both need to work at a table.Safety on the road for us and others is #1. After doing our research, this the first item we check when looking at options. The right towing and tongue weights for our SUV (this is a huge driver safety issue and both weights are important).Plus we need the freedom to live without being attached to power for a few days. Smaller in scale, there’s much to consider for safety, comfort and livability. Larger van lifers with camper vans move about although a bit more conspicuously.īuying a Small Camper: Must Have’s for Camping & Travel Photography With van life folks, they don’t all have an integrated shower or bathroom. Their vacations and breaks are staying in homes, hotels and work related travels. The minimalistic lifestyle is living in an equipped van with the freedom to move whenever and where ever. Full time van lifers live, I mean really live, in their vans full time by choice. The van life concept for camping intrigues the travel romantic in me. Environmental responsibility and personal hygiene must converge safely! Van Life & Lifestyle We don’t want to rely on public areas to do our business. #4: The last primary criteria is bathroom and showers. The ability for him to have his own time and space when I’m searching and shooting helps preserve family togetherness. As much as I love having Dave with me on all of my shoots, let’s just say he doesn’t get quite as enthusiastic about the 100th star shot of the night. This, along with the erosion from the frosty weather, led to these incredible formations that make this coastline totally unique.#3: Next up is flexibility for the family. North Devon was at the very edge of and limit of the glaciers moving south from the northern hemisphere. You see, the Valley of the Rocks was formed many thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age. Not only that, it has a pretty unique history that makes this one of the best things to do in North Devon during your trip. Perched around 1-2km from the village of Lynton, the Valley of the Rocks is a dramatic place to see in North Devon. Read more: What to do in Exmoor National Park 3.) See the Valley of the Rocks ![]() There’s been a history of humans living in Exmoor since Mesolithic times, with the steps (over the river) being over 3,000 years old! Oh, and don’t forget to visit Tarr Steps. We headed out with Andrew from Red Stag Safari (which you can see in our post, here) who explained everything about the deer that we saw, the history of the park and even the wild ponies we spotted. ![]() Now, there’s ample opportunity to spot the deer in Exmoor by heading out on a guided landrover tour.
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