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==RV Blogs & Apps== | ==RV Blogs & Apps== | ||
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* [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger] | * [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger] | ||
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* [https://www.gorving.com/ Go RVing] | * [https://www.gorving.com/ Go RVing] | ||
* [http://thecampgroundgourmet.com/ The Campground Gourmet] | * [http://thecampgroundgourmet.com/ The Campground Gourmet] | ||
| + | * [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey] | ||
| + | * [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks] | ||
===RV-Focused Chat Groups=== | ===RV-Focused Chat Groups=== | ||
* [https://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/ iRV2] forum on RV Life website | * [https://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/ iRV2] forum on RV Life website | ||
| + | * [https://rvillage.com RVillage] | ||
==RV Maintenance== | ==RV Maintenance== | ||
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* [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro RV accessories] including replacement high-efficiency air conditioners | * [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro RV accessories] including replacement high-efficiency air conditioners | ||
* [https://www.tochta.com/ Replacement mattresses] including custom sizes | * [https://www.tochta.com/ Replacement mattresses] including custom sizes | ||
| + | * [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] | ||
| + | * [https://www.campingworld.com Camping World] | ||
===Security=== | ===Security=== | ||
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* RV Trip Wizard mobile app | * RV Trip Wizard mobile app | ||
** Available as part of [https://rvlife.com RV Life Pro] package | ** Available as part of [https://rvlife.com RV Life Pro] package | ||
| + | ** Can save trip info for places with no cellular signal | ||
===Internet on the Go=== | ===Internet on the Go=== | ||
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* [https://kingconnect.com/king-falcon-directional-wi-fi-antenna-bundle/ King Connect] | * [https://kingconnect.com/king-falcon-directional-wi-fi-antenna-bundle/ King Connect] | ||
| − | ===Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators=== | + | |
| + | ===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://amazon.com/dp/B08MZJW9Y5 Bluetti ''AC200P'' Solar Power Station] This is the one I've decided to buy. | * [https://amazon.com/dp/B08MZJW9Y5 Bluetti ''AC200P'' Solar Power Station] This is the one I've decided to buy. | ||
| − | === | + | ====Generator/Inverters==== |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://amazon.com/dp/B01FAWMMEY/ Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start] |
| − | * [https:// | + | * [https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGPR7BD/ Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start] |
| + | * [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 | ||
| − | ===Batteries=== | + | ====Batteries==== |
* [https://lionenergy.com/ Lion Energy] Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels | * [https://lionenergy.com/ Lion Energy] Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels | ||
* [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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| + | ====RV Climate Control==== | ||
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| + | =====Assistive Devices===== | ||
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| + | * [https://softstartrv.com 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. | ||
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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] | ||
| + | * [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] | ||
| + | * [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== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:02, 3 July 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
- Go Power calculator and general RVing tips
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
RV Electronics
Information Resources
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.
Generator/Inverters
- Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start
- Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start
- 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
Batteries
- Lion Energy Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels
- BatteryHookup for DIY
- Battleborn Lithium 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.
- Dometic RTX-2000
- Nomadic Cooling 2000
- Indelb Sleeping Well systems
- Rigid 12V Cooling System a small, inexpensive, low-power-consumption unit suitable for a small camper or single room
Boondocking Tips & Gadgets
- Love Your RV boondocking 101 - Esp. "see more" for specifics
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