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⚡Vanilla Unplugged: My Epic Camper Jam 2025 Power Setup (A Nerd’s Guide to Off-Grid Glory)
Welcome, fellow festival frolickers, vanlifers, and tech tinkerers! As I gear up for Camper Jam 2025 , nestled in the glorious greenery...
Jun 29
The Glow-Up: A Complete Guide to the BioLite Alpenglow Lighting System in Vanilla
My Biolites When it comes to campervan life, there are two kinds of people: those who camp in the dark, and those who camp in style ....
Jun 24
Vanilla’s WiFi
🚐 Vanilla’s Digital Awakening: How I Built a Fully Apple-Powered Smart Campervan with a TP-Link M7350, a HomePod, and the Brains of a...
Jun 16
Wired for the Weekend
⚡Wired for the Weekend: Powering CamperJam in Vanilla By John Nickolls – Campervan Gadgeteer, Solar Whisperer, and Festival Fridge...
Jun 14
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
Chapter 1 – Meet the Beast in a Micro Body Dash cams have evolved from bulky gadgets into sleek guardians you barely notice. The Garmin...
Jun 11
The Leatherman Signal: Survival Royalty in a Pocket-Sized Throne : The Multi-Tool that Thinks It's Rambo
You don’t just own a Leatherman Signal. You wield it. Much like Excalibur, it demands respect. When I slid mine into the side pocket of...
Jun 10
Vanilla Dreams, A man, A van, A mission
Chapter 1: The Birth of Vanilla – Rotherham’s Greatest Export Since ChuckleVision Every legend has an origin story. Batman had his...
May 28
🏴☠️ Cornish Chaos: One Man, His Campervan & The Quest for the Perfect Pasty
A May 2025 travel blog by John Nickolls Greetings, fellow earthlings and drone nerds. Strap yourselves in (or at least grab a Rattler)...
May 27
My MacBook Air
Introduction: A New Air in the Room (Cue dramatic synth intro) Apple has done it again—reinvented a classic while making it sleeker,...
May 27
Vanilla: My Campervan, My Freedom (and Absolute Dream Machine)
April 2024. A month that changed everything. I, John Nickolls—former Royal Navy man, HGV whisperer, and drone enthusiast...
May 27
johns drones
About Me: The Brutal Truth Behind the Drones Welcome to johnsdrones.net – the digital home of one man, one drone, a campervan called...
May 26
Four Days Through Scotland in Vanilla the Campervan
Stafford to Beverley – Reunions and Roadmaps From the heart of Stafford, I fired up Vanilla the campervan, loaded the playlist, and hit...
May 25
Chasing Sunsets and Seagulls: My Latest Cornwall Campervan Adventure
By John – Drone pilot, campervan crusader, and master of avoiding seagull attacks Day 1: From Stafford to Tintagel – Vanilla Hits the...
May 25
Uncharted Adventures: Embarking on an Epic Scottish Road Trip in My Campervan!
Ah, the open road! Picture the crunch of tires on gravel, the scent of fresh air, and the thrill of adventure calling out to anyone ready...
Mar 7
How Joining the Caravan and Motorhome Club Became My Lifeline: A Personal Story
Life can sometimes feel like a roller coaster, with ups and downs that leave us feeling confused and overwhelmed. We all need a break...
Dec 31, 2024
Adventures with my DJI Mini 3 Pro: Exploring the Skies with Vanilla the Campervan
The joy of exploration often calls us to venture into the great outdoors, and for me, there's nothing quite like hitting the road with my...
Dec 30, 2024
Captivating Nebula Capsule 3: Transforming My Campervan into a Professional Home Cinema and Aerial Studio
When I decided to transform my campervan into the ultimate travel companion, I imagined cozy movie nights under the stars and stunning...
Dec 30, 2024
Unleashing Vanilla: Preparing to Soar with My DJI Mavic 2 Pro in 2025
As I sit here dreaming of 2025, my excitement grows at the thought of launching my DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Combining the thrill of flying a...
Dec 30, 2024
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