Difference between revisions of "RV Tips"
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* [https://batteryhookup.com/ BatteryHookup] for DIY | * [https://batteryhookup.com/ BatteryHookup] for DIY | ||
* [https://www.continuousresources.com/collections/lithium-iron-phosphate-lifepo4-batteries?aff=14 Battleborn Lithium batteries] | * [https://www.continuousresources.com/collections/lithium-iron-phosphate-lifepo4-batteries?aff=14 Battleborn Lithium batteries] | ||
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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] | ||
| + | * [https://www.nomadiccooling.com/product-page/nomadic-cooling-2000-12v Nomadic Cooling 2000] | ||
| + | * [https://www.indelb.com/products/automotive/sleeping_well Indelb Sleeping Well systems] | ||
==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets== | ==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets== | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 14 June 2021
Contents
RV Blogs & Apps
in no particular order
- RV Blogger
- RV Trip Wizard $49/yr
- Overnight RV Parking $29.99/yr
- LoveYourRV
- RVwithTito - lots of great DIY tips
- Changing Lanes RV - video blog
- Long Long Honeymoon - LoLoHo video blog
- HoboTech really good solar power info
- Girl Camper
- Go RVing
- The Campground Gourmet
- Enjoy the Journey
- The RV Geeks
RV-Focused Chat Groups
RV Maintenance
Driving an RV
RV Insurance
- Good Sam Club offers RV insurance underwritten by Progressive.
RV Necessities & Extras
- Must haves, and nice-to-haves
- Essential gear & accessories from RV Blogger
- RV Starter Kit from 2KrazyKampers
- My "RVing" wishlist at Amazon
- RecPro RV accessories including replacement high-efficiency air conditioners
- Replacement mattresses including custom sizes
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
- RVLove
- RV Mobile Internet - crucial!
- Mobile Must Have
WiFi Antennas & Extenders
Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators
- 10 Solar Panel Kits reviewed
- 8 Tips for RV Boondocking with Solar
- 10 Best Portable Solar Panel Systems
- Off-Grid RV Solar Panel Systems
- Includes very useful discussion of batteries, lead acid vs lithium, etc.
- Solar Panel Guide from RVwithTito blog
- Jackery Power Outdoors Solar panels & power stations with lithium batteries
- The Solar Addict blog
- Compares several solar generators, including Yeti, Inergy, & Jackery brands
- SunPower semi-flexible solar panels & kits
- use promo code RVWITHTITO for 10% discount
- PoweredPortableSolar featuring PointZero Titan+ Solar Generator & panel kits for 500-2000W of solar power on an RV
- The Titan has a 30A outlet to power an entire RV, and can take input from up to 2000W of solar panels.
- Continuous Resources solar generators, panels, batteries, etc.
- Bluetti AC200P Solar Power Station This is the one I've decided to buy.
Gas/LP or Dual Fuel Generator/Inverters
- Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start
- Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start
Batteries
- Lion Energy Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels
- BatteryHookup for DIY
- Battleborn Lithium batteries
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
- Love Your RV boondocking 101 - Esp. "see more" for specifics
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