Affiliate Disclosure
At Van Happiness, we believe in being completely transparent with our readers. This page explains how we make money and how that relates to the outdoor camping van content we publish. Please read this disclosure carefully so you understand exactly how our site works.
What This Means for You
Van Happiness participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us keep the site running, pay for product testing, and continue producing free, helpful content for the van life and outdoor camping community.
You will never pay more for a product because you clicked a link from Van Happiness. The price you see at checkout is exactly the same whether you arrive through our site or go directly to the retailer. Affiliate links are simply a way for us to earn a small referral fee for connecting you with products we genuinely believe in.
Not every link on Van Happiness is an affiliate link. We also link to resources, guides, and products without any financial relationship simply because we think they are useful to our readers.
Amazon Associates Program
Van Happiness is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
This means some of the product links you find in our reviews, gear guides, and van build articles may direct you to Amazon product pages. If you purchase something through one of these links, we receive a small commission from Amazon. Again, this does not change the price you pay in any way.
We are required by the Federal Trade Commission to disclose this relationship clearly and prominently, which is exactly what we aim to do throughout our website. You may also see individual disclosures at the top or bottom of specific articles that contain affiliate links.
Our Editorial Standards
Our opinions are our own. The fact that we earn a commission on some purchases does not influence which products we recommend, how we rate them, or what we write about them. We only recommend products and gear that we genuinely believe will benefit van lifers and outdoor camping enthusiasts.
We research every product we cover thoroughly. Where possible, we test gear ourselves in real camping van environments. When we have not personally tested a product, we make that clear. We also review feedback from the broader van life community, manufacturer specifications, and long-term user experiences before forming our recommendations.
We will never recommend a product solely because it pays a higher commission. If a product has notable drawbacks or is not a good fit for most of our readers, we say so honestly. Our goal is to be the most trustworthy resource available for people who love van camping, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Van Happiness does not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews. Brands and manufacturers cannot purchase favorable coverage on our site. Any products provided to us free of charge for review purposes will be clearly disclosed in the relevant article.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we select products to review, or anything else related to how Van Happiness operates, we encourage you to reach out to us. You can contact us through the Contact page on our website.
We are always happy to explain our process, clarify a specific recommendation, or hear your feedback. Transparency is important to us, and we want every reader to feel confident and informed when using Van Happiness as a resource for their van camping journey.
This disclosure was last updated in 2024 and applies to all content published on Van Happiness.