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Hey Vanagon voyagers! We all love the freedom of hitting the open road in our beloved brick boxes. But with great freedom comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to conserving the wild places we explore. That's where the concept of "Leave No Trace" (LNT) comes in. It's not just a fancy term – it's a set of principles that ensures we minimize our impact on the environment and leave campsites as pristine as we found them.Her …

Before sending in your heater for repair you must first contact support@vancafe.com and receive approval. By sending your unit in for repair, you are agreeing to the following conditions. 1.) The customer is responsible for shipping charges both to and from Van Cafe. 2.) Van Cafe is not responsible for heaters that are lost, or damaged in the shipping process. 3.) The unit will not be returned until the repair invoice is paid in full. 4.) Bench r …

Enter the 2025 Van Cafe Calendar Contest   Peter Schofield sent us this photo of his van in the eastern Sierras and it made the August 2024 page of our Van Cafe calendar.    Here's your chance to show off your ride AND win some Van Cafe cash! Bring the Van Cafe community along on your adventures by submitting photos of your VW bus or van out in the world. Each year, we feature 14 vans in beautiful environments in our printed wall c …

The Propex heaters were designed to be safe and reliable heat sources for your vehicle. Being mounted in a non-stationary vehicle presents its own challenges as the units are subject to vibration and exposure to all types of environments. Because of this, Propex designers err on the side of caution and create distinct operating parameters for the heating units. If the heater's electronic protection system senses the unit is outside safe operating …