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Fulltime RV and the Permanent Physical Address

One thing to consider, is the “permanent physical address” required on a lot of forms. You can use the address of a friend or family, but if you want to move your domicile to another state, don’t have family, or don’t have family where you want to be, it could…

Nomad Plug Portable Solar Charger Test and Review

I donated on Indie GoGo to this family start up, and got this as a gift. Works well, charges my iPod completely in 1/2 – 1 hour. Small, storable, and versatile. One suggestion, more complete instructions, but this is the company start up package. Best of luck, Nomad Plug, I…

RV Boondocking My Batteries Down on Solar

I’ve been boondocking for about a week, and the batteries were fully charged the whole time, till this morning, down to 1/4 all of a sudden! I ran the generator for maybe 45 minutes, and all is well again. I only have the one 90W panel hooked up.
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Fulltime RV ing Means Travelling Light

I spent all day at this, so condensing it down to 16 minutes, not bad! If you plan on living in an RV (or other small space) periodically, you have to go through everything, getting rid of stuff. Sentimentality? Forget it!

Fulltime RV Woman Uses Garmin GPS for the First Time

I finally got around to opening the box, and trying this thing out; not sure how we got off on the wrong foot, but it took me on a merry chase down an unpaved road?

I Replace My RV Lights with LED Bulbs

Finally getting around to this one; just bought enough LEDs to do my favorite, most used lights.

Fulltime RV Working on Weight Distribution

I am continuing to streamline the load, and trying to get the weight distributed evenly. I think I am good, as far as stuff and weight goes, but lightening the load is a never ending process when you are fulltime RVing.

How to Properly Use RV Inline Water Filters IMHO

I always put my filter on the RV end, but I started noticing other people putting it on the faucet end, so I thought, maybe I’m doing it wrong, and tried it the other way…. wrong! Think about it; the hose is laying in the hot sun, breeding bacteria, and…

My RV Refrigerator was on the Fritz!

It was a loose ground wire, making intermittent contact. Cost me less than $40, got off cheap!

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