The Handy Camper

11/13/2023

From reader demand, our new article on upgrading the bathroom.

This modification adds a shower mixer to the bathroom wall and swaps out the sink faucet for a high rise. This only works on Casita bathrooms with the corner sink, not the newer built in vanity (2018+). Little House Customs makes a kit, or you can put your own kit together. You will need to

11/07/2023

The family on our first backpacking trip together!

10/12/2023

Product update: Andersen Weight distribution hitches are now available in a 6" height range in addition to the 4" and 8".

06/09/2023

The second family member has arrived in the US from Japan. Gunnar endured a 13 hour flight from Tokyo to DC. Next month the rest of the family will join us.

06/06/2023

I went camping with a college buddy and his 45' toy hauler. I think 3 casitas can fit inside! He was full timing with 5 kids, so I get why it's so huge.

05/16/2023

It's official, I'm back in the USA! Now to get un-jet lagged from 16 time zones. Our new home is Virginia for next few years.

03/03/2023

We're moving to Crozet Virginia this summer! No room for a shop yet, we need to research.

08/11/2022

Happy Mountain Day from Japan! Stay tuned for an article on our epic adventure to the summit.

07/04/2022

The Handy Camper goes to Vietnam! Check out our new travel articles with more to follow. http://thehandycamper.com/vietnam-overview/

02/17/2022

The crew flew up to Sapporo Japan to check out the beer museum, the famous "Ramen alley", and endured a blizzard dropping 2 feet of snow! What a fun weekend.

07/29/2021

I'm still selling Andersen Weight Distribution hitches factory direct. Contact me for info.

Andersen WDH Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch by Greg Zimmerman September 30, 2020 written by Greg Zimmerman September 30, 2020 8/2021 Update: Andersen has caught up on production and hitches are shipping a few days after ordering! How’s it work? A weight distribution hitch uses leverage on the ...