Alternator Charging Mod +12 VDC Truck Bed (High Amp) Power Port
In my latest RV mod, I install a high amperage 30A 12VDC port into the bed of my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck. I also test out using an …
Tag: dry camping
Building Custom RV Battery/Inverter Cables – Tips and Advice
In this video, my good friend Eddie from Mobile Homestead Solar Services was kind enough to give us a few tips on how to make up your own custom …
New WiFi Add-on for the Trimetric Battery Monitor (Installation and Demo)
In this video, I install and tell you a bit about my latest RV gadget, the new WF-2030 WiFi add-on module for my Bogart Trimetric Battery Monitor System. The …
Fellow Fulltime RVer’s Massive Boondocking Power System
Recently while camped near Quartzsite, AZ my good friend Eddie from Mobile Homestead Solar Services was kind enough to walk us through his massive boondocking power system. On the …
Lion Energy Lithium Battery UT 1300 – Review Update
In this video, I update you on how it’s going with the new Lion Energy UT 1300 batteries now that I have been doing some real-world tests boondocking in …
Boondocking Power Upgrade – 200 Watts + Wiring Update & Mods
In this video, I add two more Renogy 100-watt solar panels to go with my existing 5 for a total now of 700 watts. I explain how I mounted …
Energizer 2000W Portable Generator Review *Updated*
In this video, I review the Energizer 2000 watt generator. (Model eZV2000P) First, we have a look at the controls, features, and included accessories. Then we remove the covers …
Oregon to California – 4 Free Overnight Stops (Snowbird Trip Update)
In this video, I show you our path south from Astoria, Oregon all the way south to California, near Sacramento. During the 652 miles (1049 km) of travel south, …
Lithium RV Battery Review – Lion Energy Safari UT
In this video, I conclude my initial review of my new Lion Energy Safari UT 1200 lithium batteries. I have 3 of their 12V 90Ah batteries wired in parallel …
Remote Solar Power Disconnect Switch Installation
In this video, I install a remote disconnect switch for my 500-watt solar panel array. I wanted a solar disconnect switch so I can manually disconnect the charging current …
In Depth Testing of Our New Lithium Batteries (Lion Energy Safari UT 12V)
In the following two videos I put my new Lion Energy Safari UT 12V 90Ah lithium batteries through multiple real-world RVing test situations. For more information about the Safari …
Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Review
Recently I was offered for review one of Jackery’s newest off-grid products. The Explorer 500 portable power station. The product looked pretty sweet and boasted decent power capacity via …
Lion Energy Safari UT Lithium Battery Q & A
Now that I have installed and begun my review of the Lion Energy Safari UT lithium iron phosphate (LIFePO4) battery, there have been quite a few questions popping up …
Tips for Keeping the RV Cool Without AC
Introduction We do a bunch of boondocking on BLM and Forestry lands and dry camping in National, State and County parks. Because of this we often find ourselves without …
RV Camping at Winchester Bay on the Oregon Coast
In this video, I give you a look around Winchester Bay, Oregon, and its RV camping opportunities. The Douglas County Parks Department runs all the camping. We camped in …