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==RV Blogs & Apps==
 
==RV Blogs & Apps==
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''in no particular order''
  
 
* [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger]
 
* [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger]
 
* [https://www.rvtripwizard.com/#5da524e87c193 RV Trip Wizard] $49/yr
 
* [https://www.rvtripwizard.com/#5da524e87c193 RV Trip Wizard] $49/yr
 
* [https://overnightrvparking.com Overnight RV Parking] $29.99/yr
 
* [https://overnightrvparking.com Overnight RV Parking] $29.99/yr
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* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/ LoveYourRV]
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* [https://www.rvwithtito.com/ RVwithTito] - lots of great DIY tips
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* [https://changinglanesrv.com Changing Lanes RV] - video blog
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* [https://www.youtube.com/c/LongLongHoneymoon Long Long Honeymoon] - LoLoHo video blog
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* [https://hobotech.tv/ HoboTech] really good solar power info
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* [https://www.girlcamper.com Girl Camper]
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* [https://www.gorving.com/ Go RVing]
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* [http://thecampgroundgourmet.com/ The Campground Gourmet]
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* [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey]
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* [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks]
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===RV-Focused Chat Groups===
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* [https://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/ iRV2] forum on RV Life website
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* [https://rvillage.com RVillage]
  
 
==RV Maintenance==
 
==RV Maintenance==
  
 
* https://www.rvrepairclub.com/
 
* https://www.rvrepairclub.com/
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* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]
  
 
==Driving an RV==
 
==Driving an RV==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIhRJe1O5eY Towing for Dummies]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIhRJe1O5eY Towing for Dummies]
 
** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gSozUH7LuwsObkaZnY2ek0j-93N4OWtc/view Towing Checklist Calculator]
 
** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gSozUH7LuwsObkaZnY2ek0j-93N4OWtc/view Towing Checklist Calculator]
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* [https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/ Trailer Life Trailer Towing Guides]
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===RV Insurance===
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* [https://www.goodsam.com/ Good Sam Club] offers RV insurance underwritten by Progressive.
  
 
==RV Necessities & Extras==
 
==RV Necessities & Extras==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib7ingPrRKw Essential gear & accessories] from RV Blogger
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib7ingPrRKw Essential gear & accessories] from RV Blogger
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGu8SAWUSdU RV Starter Kit] from 2KrazyKampers
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* [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SX9S7VP96Z1V My "RVing" wishlist at Amazon]
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* [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro RV accessories] including replacement high-efficiency air conditioners
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* [https://www.tochta.com/ Replacement mattresses] including custom sizes
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* [https://gpelectric.com/ Go Power calculator and general RVing tips]
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===RV Gear Retail Outlets===
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* [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro]
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* [https://www.campingworld.com Camping World]
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===Security===
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* [https://www.wheresafe.com/ WhereSafe GPS tracker] to know where your RV is at all times
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** Mobile app can be shared with up to two more followers for free; more can be added for a price
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** Tracking is by subscription in addition to cost of the device.
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===GPS mapping===
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* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DMTQFT Garmin RV 890]
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** Uses your RV's description to warn of unsafe routes
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** Includes database of RV campgrounds
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** Does not depend on cell tower signals (true GPS)
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* RV Trip Wizard mobile app
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** Available as part of [https://rvlife.com RV Life Pro] package
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** Can save trip info for places with no cellular signal
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===Internet on the Go===
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* [https://rvlove.com RVLove]
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* [https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/ RV Mobile Internet] - crucial!
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* [https://mobilemusthave.com Mobile Must Have]
  
 
===WiFi Antennas & Extenders===
 
===WiFi Antennas & Extenders===
  
 
* [https://kingconnect.com/king-falcon-directional-wi-fi-antenna-bundle/ King Connect]
 
* [https://kingconnect.com/king-falcon-directional-wi-fi-antenna-bundle/ King Connect]
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===Solar Panels===
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===RV Electronics===
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====Information Resources====
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* [https://www.rvtechmag.com/ RV Tech magazine]
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====Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators====
  
 
* [https://www.rvweb.net/best-rv-solar-panel-kits-reviewed/ 10 Solar Panel Kits reviewed]
 
* [https://www.rvweb.net/best-rv-solar-panel-kits-reviewed/ 10 Solar Panel Kits reviewed]
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* [https://www.fateunbound.com/rv-solar-review/ Off-Grid RV Solar Panel Systems]
 
* [https://www.fateunbound.com/rv-solar-review/ Off-Grid RV Solar Panel Systems]
 
** Includes very useful discussion of batteries, lead acid vs lithium, etc.
 
** Includes very useful discussion of batteries, lead acid vs lithium, etc.
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* <!-- [https://www.dropbox.com/s/jd5ekjydgyevxdn/RVwithTito-SolarPanelGuide-201908.pdf ] -->''Solar Panel Guide'' from [https://rvwithtito.com RVwithTito blog]
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* [https://www.jackery.com/ Jackery Power Outdoors] Solar panels & power stations with lithium batteries
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* [https://thesolaraddict.com/rv-lithium-solar-generator-inergy-apex/ The Solar Addict blog]
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** Compares several solar generators, including Yeti, Inergy, & Jackery brands
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* [https://www.sunpoweredyachts.com/shop?page=2 SunPower semi-flexible solar panels & kits]
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** use promo code '''RVWITHTITO''' for 10% discount
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* [https://poweredportablesolar.com/ PoweredPortableSolar] featuring PointZero Titan+ Solar Generator & panel kits for 500-2000W of solar power on an RV
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** The Titan has a 30A outlet to power an entire RV, and can take input from up to 2000W of solar panels.
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* [https://www.continuousresources.com/ Continuous Resources] solar generators, panels, batteries, etc.
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* [https://amazon.com/dp/B08MZJW9Y5 Bluetti ''AC200P'' Solar Power Station] This is the one I've decided to buy.
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====Generator/Inverters====
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* [https://amazon.com/dp/B01FAWMMEY/ Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start]
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* [https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGPR7BD/ Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start]
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* [https://amazon.com/gp/product/B08MZJW9Y5 Bluetti AC200P power station] accepts 700W solar, 120V A/C, 12V DC, outputs 120V A/C, 12V DC, USB, includes 2000Wh LiFePO battery, charge controller & inverter
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====Batteries====
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* [https://lionenergy.com/ Lion Energy] Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels
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* [https://batteryhookup.com/ BatteryHookup] for DIY
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* [https://www.continuousresources.com/collections/lithium-iron-phosphate-lifepo4-batteries?aff=14 Battleborn Lithium batteries]
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====RV Climate Control====
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=====Assistive Devices=====
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* [https://softstartrv.com SoftStartRV]
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** Smooths out startup power spike & eliminates noisy compressor "clunking" to make operation quieter
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** Allows running an a/c using a small generator, 2 a/c units on 30 Amps, etc.
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=====12V Air Conditioners=====
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''12V vs 120V air conditioners require less power and are suited for boondocking if you have enough battery storage.''
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* [https://www.nomadiccooling.com/product-page/dometic-coolair-2000-rtx-12v Dometic RTX-2000]
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* [https://www.nomadiccooling.com/product-page/nomadic-cooling-2000-12v Nomadic Cooling 2000]
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* [https://www.indelb.com/products/automotive/sleeping_well Indelb Sleeping Well systems]
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* [https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Refrigeration-Conditioning-Miniature-Compressor/dp/B07QSFMQJZ Rigid 12V Cooling System] a small, inexpensive, low-power-consumption unit suitable for a small camper or single room
  
 
==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets==
 
==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xhPXmkx6B4 Love Your RV boondocking 101] - Esp. "see more" for specifics
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xhPXmkx6B4 Love Your RV boondocking 101] - Esp. "see more" for specifics
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Latest revision as of 12:02, 3 July 2021

RV Blogs & Apps

in no particular order

RV-Focused Chat Groups

RV Maintenance

Driving an RV

RV Insurance

RV Necessities & Extras

Must haves, and nice-to-haves

RV Gear Retail Outlets

Security

  • WhereSafe GPS tracker to know where your RV is at all times
    • Mobile app can be shared with up to two more followers for free; more can be added for a price
    • Tracking is by subscription in addition to cost of the device.

GPS mapping

  • Garmin RV 890
    • Uses your RV's description to warn of unsafe routes
    • Includes database of RV campgrounds
    • Does not depend on cell tower signals (true GPS)
  • RV Trip Wizard mobile app
    • Available as part of RV Life Pro package
    • Can save trip info for places with no cellular signal

Internet on the Go

WiFi Antennas & Extenders

RV Electronics

Information Resources

Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators

Generator/Inverters

Batteries

RV Climate Control

Assistive Devices
  • SoftStartRV
    • Smooths out startup power spike & eliminates noisy compressor "clunking" to make operation quieter
    • Allows running an a/c using a small generator, 2 a/c units on 30 Amps, etc.
12V Air Conditioners

12V vs 120V air conditioners require less power and are suited for boondocking if you have enough battery storage.

Boondocking Tips & Gadgets

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