Racquel Foran, Publisher
Van Helen Gets a Makeover
Small projects can make a big difference. I am excited to inform our readers that after nine months of campervan ownership, and well in...
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Camper Van Adventure Blog
Van Helen Vanventures
(and crew)
Two empty-nesters sharing the stories, lessons and discoveries of their camper van adventures:
'vanventures' with "Van Helen!"
Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Apr 6, 2021
- 6 min
Propane Certification Not as Easy as You Think
C3H8 With warmer weather on the horizon and a couple of RV park reservations already made, it’s time to get back to the Van Helen...
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Jim O'Connor
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Champion Generator Review
1600 Watt Champion Inverter/Generator When Racquel and I bought our campervan priority #1 was figuring out how we were going to get a...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Sep 12, 2020
- 7 min
Weekend Getaway to Whistler/Squamish
Jim and I were keen to do with Van Helen was getaway on last minute excursions. We took our first go at the last weekend of August.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Sep 2, 2020
- 7 min
Off Grid with Van Helen
One thing about traveling around British Columbia is that I tend to overuse the words beautiful and paradise ...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
Camping Dining Delights
We don't know what it is, but Jim and I agree that food always seems to taste better when camping. This meal was particularly delicious!
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Beauty Found at Bear Creek Campground
Bear Creek was a peaceful place that was easy to enjoy.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Bear Creek Access Road Review
The BC Recreation Sites website rated the road to Bear Creek as a two-wheel drive road;... that rating was a little light on info...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
The Big Decision: Buying a Camper Van
After talking about it for years, and always coming up with a dozen reasons not to, we finally took the plunge and bought a camper van. I...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 22, 2020
- 1 min
Province of British Columbia Inspection Facility Locations and Classifications
The province of British Columbia requires commercial vehicles and and vehicles brought in from out of province to pass a vehicle...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 22, 2020
- 10 min
Yes, purchasing a vehicle from out of province is a pain in the ass!!
Government bureaucracy delivers again with complex and near impossible conditions to buy a vehicle from out of province. We should have...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
Road Ratings
we will provide a road rating of 0 to 10. Zero is a typical paved roadway with no surprises. 10 represents the worst road our van can handle
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
Unexpected Camper Van Expenses
It doesn't seem to matter what it is in life, ... things usually cost more than budgeted, and there are always unexpected expenses.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
What's in a Name?
In a little homage to Jim's mom, Van Helen won the naming game.
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