The fuse box of an RV will support both 120V AC and 12V DC power. Appliances that use AC power include the TV, refrigerator, water heater, and AC outlets. Your DC power supplies electricity to the lights, fan, USB outlets, water pump, heater fan, etc. When you connect to shore power...
You can’t always rely on the faucet in the kitchen. In the event of a disaster, the water may not run from the taps, and if it does, it might not be safe to drink, depending on the situation. If there is a boil order in place, remember that if the power is out, boiling your...
and the cost of new camper vans also at an all-time high, we decided to convert the van into a modern day off-grid camper van. In this 6-part series, Mark and Dawn Polk from RV Education 101 build their ultimate van camper. This 4-wheel drive off-grid camper...
Portable solar generators: If you don’t have an existing system in your RV or are traveling in a van or car camper, portable all-in-one units like the Jackery, Bluetti, and EcoFlow offer plug-and-play flexibility. These compact setups combine batteries, inverters, and solar inputs into ...
If you’re unable to afford an entire remodel, try making small changes like upgrading your refrigerator or dishwasher. You can find models that blend in with your other cabinetry or that match your current style, so you can update the look of your kitchen without spending a fortune. For ex...
Starting tomorrow, travel writer Rolf Potts will embark on a trip that will take him around the world without using a single piece of luggage. This post will explain how he's going to do it, and there's a kick-ass giveaway at the end...
But the most camper food damage comes from mini-bears, primarily squirrels and chipmunks. Philmont rangers would tell tales of the south country vs north country mini-bears – one end of the camp had smart but slow mini-bears, the other end had fast but dumb mini-bears. The rangers feare...
tune to the refrigerator. I hear skaters thrashing the pavement and grunting hip slogans. I called Mark but he’s at Back Door pizza until 2 am. Can’t get a hold of Brian. Passed up opportunities to go to a party, Laurie’s the dungeon master, no thanks. Didn’t want to be aro...