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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!"





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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Apr 11, 20219 min read
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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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Apr 6, 20216 min read
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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...
Jim O'Connor
Feb 4, 20212 min read
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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.
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Sep 12, 20207 min read
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Off Grid with Van Helen
One thing about traveling around British Columbia is that I tend to overuse the words beautiful and paradise ...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Sep 2, 20207 min read
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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!
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Sep 2, 20203 min read
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Beauty Found at Bear Creek Campground
Bear Creek was a peaceful place that was easy to enjoy.
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Sep 2, 20202 min read
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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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 23, 20203 min read
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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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 22, 20201 min read
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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...
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 22, 202010 min read
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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
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 20, 20201 min read
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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.
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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What's in a Name?
In a little homage to Jim's mom, Van Helen won the naming game.
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Aug 19, 20202 min read
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