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Camper know-how

Gas alarms in campers: which detector really protects you?

LPG, carbon monoxide and “knockout gas” explained — with the RMI laboratory test, buying checklist, installation and emergency action.

September 2026 · 13 min.
Camper Know-how

Gas cylinder adapters in Europe: Which connector fits?

D1, D2, D3 or D4? A country-by-country table with flags, threads and the crucial difference between filling and withdrawal.

September 2026 · 11 min.
Camper Guide

Cats in a camper — preparing Timmy and Susi for travel

Carrier training, car journeys, litter boxes and a packing list: how I am gradually preparing my young cat sisters for camping.

September 2026 · 11 min.
Personal

From the van to the Colossus - my path to getting a truck driving license

My T4 is getting too small for me: Why I'm getting my truck license and dreaming of an expedition vehicle. Join me!

July 2026 · 5 min.
Everyday camper life

8 months with the Dry separation toilet - my honest experience

Why I'm a fan, what went wrong with the first model and my cat litter trick for the solids container.

July 2026 · 6 Min.
DIY & Repair

Build your own dry toilet - the complete instructions

How the system works, why it is superior to the chemical toilet and how you can build it in a weekend.

July 2026 · 9 min.
Personal

Why I Tussy Van am - the story behind the name

Make-up and still work on the van yourself: from the occupied "i", the Ypsilon in the last name and playing with the cliché.

July 2026 · 7 min.
Travel report

Goodbye Cologne, hello Europe - 6 weeks, 4 courses, one summer

From Cologne across Lake Constance (where the 5th gear was on strike) through Italy's cultural pearls to the Polish Baltic Sea - with an interactive route to take along.

How it all began · 7 min.
Travel report

The heart of Poland - Warsaw's hidden treasures

The legend of the Golden Goose, Stalin's cultural palace with a 360-degree view, the night of the museums and the secret roof garden of the university library.

Poland · 7 min.
Travel report

Magical Krakow - Cloth Hall, Sweet Sins & a Dragon

The main market with the Cloth Hall, a sweet market insider tip from an older lady and the fire-breathing Wawel dragon with a legend.

Poland · 6 min.
Travel report

The Miracle of Częstochowa - the Black Madonna

The legend of the Black Madonna on Jasna Góra, a magical monastery grounds and a lively city center right next door.

Poland · 6 min.
Travel report

Gdansk honest - splendor, concrete & the gold of the Baltic Sea

Fantastic old town, lots of gray concrete, the Tricity with Sopot & Gdynia - plus two must-see museums: Bernstein and the best WWII museum in Europe.

Poland · 7 min.
🇵🇱 Poland knowledge

Where can you legally stay overnight in Poland?

Wild camping, forest parking spaces, "Zanocuj w readie" and the national park rule: Where you can legally sleep in a car or motorhome in Poland - law, practice and the caravanning code.

Poland · 6 min.
Travel report

Wintering in the Algarve - my conclusion after 3 months

How much does winter really cost in the south? Pitches, gas bottle chaos and why I'm still coming back.

January 2026 · 12 min.
DIY & Repair

Solar shower for €30 yourself build

Hot showers behind the van - with hardware store parts, an hour of time and zero previous knowledge.

March 2026 · 8 min.
Woman does the work herself

T4 won't start? My 10-point checklist

Before you call the towing service: the most common culprits - and how to find them yourself.

May 2026 · 10 min.
Expansion & DIY

This is how I built the floor - my very first T4

With Photos of the silver VR6: stencils, cutting and a cork click floor with insulation - this is how the van became a home.

How it all began · 5 min.
Expansion & DIY

The T4 VR6 as an everyday camper - space miracle & DIY hacks

How it all began: sleeping sideways, mobile water station, dry separation toilet and electricity without solar.

How it all began · 3 min.
Workshop story

Bankruptcies, bad luck & Polish workshops - the end of my VR6

My first pride, a visit to the workshop - and suddenly total engine failure. The honest story.

How it all began · 2 min.