Off grid living, for homesteading, tiny houses and full time RV boondocking.
It’s a big question that always comes up on every RV forum; can I run my RV air conditioner on solar? How many solar panels will I need to run the RV A/C on solar? While it is possible, unfortunately, running your RV A/C on solar is neither simple or…
A lot of newbies to the RV lifestyle, especially boondockers wonder, “how do you do laundry when RVing?” The simplest answer is, at a laundromat. Or, check into an RV park every few weeks, to dump and fill your tanks, as well as do laundry. But there are a few…
An “extend a stay propane kit” for your motorhome’s propane system can give you a few advantages. This is particularly true if you camp more than a week or two at a time. This could be an advantage at an RV park, state or national park, or boondocking on public…
Often, when you are boondocking or camping at a national or state park, you will not be able to find a radio station. Also, your mobile internet may be weak, and you won’t be able to get online to stream radio, or you may not want to “spend” your limited…
Maybe you would like to build your own tiny house, but what if you don’t have the carpentry skills, or don’t have the time or space to gather “found” materials from scrap heaps and dumps? One solution is to purchase an affordable tiny house kit, and surprisingly, you can find…
Used shipping containers are a fabulous way to build. When built appropriately, shipping containers can offer advantages over more traditional construction methods. Shipping Container Houses are Tough and Durable Often overlooked, one advantage of shipping containers is their toughness and durability. Designed to transport valuable cargo, shipping containers…
Do you dream of building your very own tiny house on wheels? Furthermore, are you short on building skills or short on time? Luckily, you can order pre-fab tiny house kits on Amazon! These tiny house kits require only rudimentary building skills and tools and can be assembled within a…
If you want to add solar panels to your RV, there is plenty of information on the internet. A lot of that information can be confusing, especially for a beginner. Let’s explore some of the common questions many people have about RV solar panels. What are RV solar panels? To…
This is a very simple RV DIY project you can do for around $30, or less. Likewise, it works best if your RV has a carpeted ceiling. All you need is a USB fan, a USB battery pack, and some industrial strength velcro. First, velcro the fan’s stand, with the…
