Our RV came equipped with a propane four-burner stove and also a microwave. The refrigerator was a little bit larger than a mini-fridge but was able to fit plenty of milk, juice, bottled water, Gatorade, and other snacks for the boys. Every time that we would visit a new town, we l...
Also, don’t use too much adhesive since that can block off ventilation points. Using excessive adhesive can restrict airflow affecting the temperature and making the panel too hot or cold, thus reducing its lifespan. How Much Does It Cost to Install Solar Panels on an RV? For many RV ow...
We can preserve food more easily nowadays, so we have much less to worry about when it comes to food-borne illnesses. The food supply is more stable, too. That gallon of milk can last a couple of weeks in the fridge as opposed to a couple of hours on your countertop. That's huge....
If the RV you buy has a propane furnace and a propane stove, you’ll want to budget for propane costs as well. How much propane you use will largely depend on how much you travel and where (cold climate traveling?), as well as the efficiency of your RV’s propane use. Fuel The co...
DOES COOLER BRAND MATTER? So if you’re going to be living in your van without a fridge, should you buy a top-shelf cooler brand? I’ve mulled this question over tirelessly, and done hours upon hours of research. Personally, I’ve always made do with whatever I had lying around, mos...
The bonus of these PPS is that they’re still portable enough to pack into your RV to run your fridge or portable AC, allowing you to travel comfortably. However, suppose you’re looking for a PPS with a smaller, lightweight battery that you can carry with you hiking, fishing, or out...
Does an Absorption Fridge Use a Lot of Electricity? Absorption refrigerator efficiency and how much electricity it uses varies depending on what mode it’s operating in. An absorption fridge is most efficient when operating in propane mode, however. ...
President Carter's words of nearly 30 years ago still ring true today: The best way to conserve energy is to not use so much of it. And one of the best ways of reducing the use of heating fuel in the home is to simply turn down the thermostat. Because space heating constitutes the ...
Much less expensive. More storage capacity than a regular RV fridge would offer. Thecons to having an all-electric fridgeinclude: Less freedom and flexibility since you need electricity to run the fridge. More difficult to find the correct size. ...
The Kitchen– In our small car, we are lucky enough to travel with a kitchen, a fridge, and a pantry (otherwise known as a duffel bag, cooler, and a big plastic tub). Packing with the intention of cooking all of our meals saves us so much money! In the duffel bag, we keep a ...