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Kat: /* 12V Air Conditioners */

2023-11-02T23:00:24Z

12V Air Conditioners

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	* [https://www.indelb.com/products/automotive/sleeping_well Indelb Sleeping Well systems]		* [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		* [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

			=====12v vs Gas Absorbtion Refrigerators=====

			''My travel trailer came with a 12v refrigerator instead of one that can run on LPG/12v/120v like in our older Class A. This article explains the differences.''

			* [https://letsrv.com/12-volt-rv-refrigerators/ All about 12v RV Refrigerators]

	==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets==		==Boondocking Tips & Gadgets==

Kat: /* RV Necessities & Extras */

2022-04-08T15:26:06Z

RV Necessities & Extras

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	** 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		** Can save trip info for places with no cellular signal

			===Dumping Holding Tanks===

			: Finding dump stations if you aren't staying in a large campground can sometimes be difficult. This article has some tips that might help:

			* [https://www.doityourselfrv.com/where-to-dump-rv-waste-for-free/ Where to Dump RV Waste for Free]

	===Internet on the Go===		===Internet on the Go===

Kat: /* Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators */

2022-02-06T22:48:03Z

Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators

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	* [https://www.continuousresources.com/ Continuous Resources] solar generators, panels, batteries, etc.		* [https://www.continuousresources.com/ Continuous Resources] solar generators, panels, batteries, etc.
	* [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.
			* [https://www.doityourselfrv.com/how-to-hook-up-solar-panels-to-rv-batteries/ How to hook up solar panels to RV batteries]

	====Generator/Inverters====		====Generator/Inverters====

Kat: /* Generator/Inverters */

2021-11-26T14:29:53Z

Generator/Inverters

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	====Generator/Inverters====		====Generator/Inverters====

			* [https://www.rvrepairclub.com/article/tips-for-using-a-portable-generator Using a portable generator]
	* [https://amazon.com/dp/B01FAWMMEY/ Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start]		* [https://amazon.com/dp/B01FAWMMEY/ Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start]
	* [https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGPR7BD/ Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start]		* [https://amazon.com/dp/B08HGPR7BD/ Champion 4500W Gas Portable Generator Inverter with Wireless Remote Start]

Kat: /* Batteries */

2021-10-17T22:15:20Z

Batteries

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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]
			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oez7zrxBwAc Battleborn vs SOK LiFePO4 batteries]

	====RV Climate Control====		====RV Climate Control====

Kat: /* RV Maintenance */

2021-09-10T16:29:48Z

RV Maintenance

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	* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]		* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]
	* [https://youtu.be/Nkb0nSuRQxE Test for smart/traditional alternator]		* [https://youtu.be/Nkb0nSuRQxE Test for smart/traditional alternator]
			** The type of alternator in your towing vehicle determines how you can charge your house battery.

	==Driving an RV==		==Driving an RV==

Kat: /* RV Maintenance */

2021-09-10T16:28:54Z

RV Maintenance

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	* https://www.rvrepairclub.com/		* https://www.rvrepairclub.com/
	* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]		* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]
			* [https://youtu.be/Nkb0nSuRQxE Test for smart/traditional alternator]

	==Driving an RV==		==Driving an RV==

Kat: /* RV Blogs & Apps */

2021-07-05T23:08:56Z

RV Blogs & Apps

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	~~==RV Blogs & Apps==~~
	~~''in no particular order''~~

	* [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger]
	* [https://www.rvtripwizard.com/#5da524e87c193 RV Trip Wizard] $49/yr
	* [https://overnightrvparking.com Overnight RV Parking] $29.99/yr
	* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/ LoveYourRV]
	* [https://www.rvwithtito.com/ RVwithTito] - lots of great DIY tips
	* [https://changinglanesrv.com Changing Lanes RV] - video blog
	* [https://www.youtube.com/c/LongLongHoneymoon Long Long Honeymoon] - LoLoHo video blog
	* [https://hobotech.tv/ HoboTech] really good solar power info
	* [https://www.girlcamper.com Girl Camper]
	* [https://www.gorving.com/ Go RVing]
	* [http://thecampgroundgourmet.com/ The Campground Gourmet]
	* [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey]
	* [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks]
	* [https://mortonsonthemove.com/ Mortons on the Move]

	===RV-Focused Chat Groups===		===RV-Focused Chat Groups===

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2021-07-05T23:08:13Z

RV Blogs & Apps

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	* [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey]		* [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey]
	* [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks]		* [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks]
			* [https://mortonsonthemove.com/ Mortons on the Move]

	===RV-Focused Chat Groups===		===RV-Focused Chat Groups===

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2021-07-04T03:31:52Z

Created page with "==RV Blogs & Apps== ''in no particular order'' * [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger] * [https://www.rvtripwizard.com/#5da524e87c193 RV Trip Wizard] $49/yr * [https://overnight..."

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==RV Blogs & Apps==
''in no particular order''

* [https://rvblogger.com RV Blogger]
* [https://www.rvtripwizard.com/#5da524e87c193 RV Trip Wizard] $49/yr
* [https://overnightrvparking.com Overnight RV Parking] $29.99/yr
* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/ LoveYourRV]
* [https://www.rvwithtito.com/ RVwithTito] - lots of great DIY tips
* [https://changinglanesrv.com Changing Lanes RV] - video blog
* [https://www.youtube.com/c/LongLongHoneymoon Long Long Honeymoon] - LoLoHo video blog
* [https://hobotech.tv/ HoboTech] really good solar power info
* [https://www.girlcamper.com Girl Camper]
* [https://www.gorving.com/ Go RVing]
* [http://thecampgroundgourmet.com/ The Campground Gourmet]
* [https://enjoythejourney.life Enjoy the Journey]
* [https://www.thervgeeks.com/ The RV Geeks]

===RV-Focused Chat Groups===

* [https://www.irv2.com/forums/f93/ iRV2] forum on RV Life website
* [https://rvillage.com RVillage]

==RV Maintenance==

* https://www.rvrepairclub.com/
* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/how-to-use-a-multimeter-for-rvers/ How to use a Multimeter for RVers]

==Driving an RV==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIhRJe1O5eY Towing for Dummies]
** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gSozUH7LuwsObkaZnY2ek0j-93N4OWtc/view Towing Checklist Calculator]
* [https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/ Trailer Life Trailer Towing Guides]

===RV Insurance===

* [https://www.goodsam.com/ Good Sam Club] offers RV insurance underwritten by Progressive.

==RV Necessities & Extras==

: Must haves, and nice-to-haves

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib7ingPrRKw Essential gear & accessories] from RV Blogger
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGu8SAWUSdU RV Starter Kit] from 2KrazyKampers
* [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SX9S7VP96Z1V My "RVing" wishlist at Amazon]
* [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro RV accessories] including replacement high-efficiency air conditioners
* [https://www.tochta.com/ Replacement mattresses] including custom sizes
* [https://gpelectric.com/ Go Power calculator and general RVing tips]

===RV Gear Retail Outlets===

* [https://www.recpro.com/ RecPro]
* [https://www.campingworld.com Camping World]

===Security===

* [https://www.wheresafe.com/ 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===

* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DMTQFT 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 [https://rvlife.com RV Life Pro] package
** Can save trip info for places with no cellular signal

===Internet on the Go===

* [https://rvlove.com RVLove]
* [https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/ RV Mobile Internet] - crucial!
* [https://mobilemusthave.com Mobile Must Have]

===WiFi Antennas & Extenders===

* [https://kingconnect.com/king-falcon-directional-wi-fi-antenna-bundle/ King Connect]

===RV Electronics===

====Information Resources====

* [https://www.rvtechmag.com/ RV Tech magazine]

====Solar Panels & Solar-Ready Generators====

* [https://www.rvweb.net/best-rv-solar-panel-kits-reviewed/ 10 Solar Panel Kits reviewed]
* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/8-simple-effective-tips-for-an-rv-boondocking-solar-power-system/ 8 Tips for RV Boondocking with Solar]
* [https://www.roadaffair.com/best-portable-solar-panels-for-rv-camping/ 10 Best Portable Solar Panel Systems]
* [https://www.fateunbound.com/rv-solar-review/ Off-Grid RV Solar Panel Systems]
** Includes very useful discussion of batteries, lead acid vs lithium, etc.
* ''Solar Panel Guide'' from [https://rvwithtito.com RVwithTito blog]
* [https://www.jackery.com/ Jackery Power Outdoors] Solar panels & power stations with lithium batteries
* [https://thesolaraddict.com/rv-lithium-solar-generator-inergy-apex/ The Solar Addict blog]
** Compares several solar generators, including Yeti, Inergy, & Jackery brands
* [https://www.sunpoweredyachts.com/shop?page=2 SunPower semi-flexible solar panels & kits]
** use promo code '''RVWITHTITO''' for 10% discount
* [https://poweredportablesolar.com/ 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.
* [https://www.continuousresources.com/ Continuous Resources] solar generators, panels, batteries, etc.
* [https://amazon.com/dp/B08MZJW9Y5 Bluetti ''AC200P'' Solar Power Station] This is the one I've decided to buy.

====Generator/Inverters====

* [https://amazon.com/dp/B01FAWMMEY/ Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Portable Generator Inverter with Electric Start]
* [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====

* [https://lionenergy.com/ Lion Energy] Lithium batteries & solar generators/panels
* [https://batteryhookup.com/ BatteryHookup] for DIY
* [https://www.continuousresources.com/collections/lithium-iron-phosphate-lifepo4-batteries?aff=14 Battleborn Lithium batteries]

====RV Climate Control====

=====Assistive Devices=====

* [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.

=====12V Air Conditioners=====

''12V vs 120V air conditioners require less power and are suited for boondocking if you have enough battery storage.''

* [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==

* [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkpvYndZdmZTN0JFRVpGVkpRc21pQ3FtcGlqd3xBQ3Jtc0tsTnRzUHB1UEk2S3BTNlFXWTN0M3AxaVpnRHNPVFd2bHB2M2R0NGp4YUZxVjdLbXhsUXk2aW1KSWU1Y0xOYWdjd2lNcFIyX2dpZHBtdlZsUG1KWnNxa2tpU2FMXzFtMmd5MThwalJqQUg1ZjhCNF93bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.loveyourrv.com%2Fboondocking-archive%2F Love Your RV boondocking archives]

* [https://www.loveyourrv.com/favorite-rv-dry-camping-mods-gadgets/ Love Your RV drycamping mods & gadgets]

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xhPXmkx6B4 Love Your RV boondocking 101] - Esp. "see more" for specifics

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