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The Best Soft Start for RV AC
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The Best Soft Start for RV AC

  • April 24, 2022
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As the single largest power draw on most RVs, air conditioners pull a lot of juice, especially when…
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Don't Let Your RV Kill You! RV Hot Skin & How to Test For It
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Don’t Let Your RV Kill You! RV Hot Skin & How to Test For It

  • April 4, 2022
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You may have seen reports of RV hot skin issues in the news from time to time. It’s…
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What is the function of a battery management system?
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What Is the Function of a Battery Management System?

  • February 22, 2022
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Today we’re investigating the function of a battery management system. Most of us are familiar with lead-acid batteries.…
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What's the best RV battery for boondocking?
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The Best RV Battery for Boondocking

  • January 29, 2022
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We’ve never been shy about saying how much we love boondocking. It’s far and away our favorite way…
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Get a solar generator for your RV and harness the power of the sun
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5 Best Choices For A Solar Generator For Your RV

  • January 8, 2022
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Having lived and worked in our RV for close to two decades now, and being the avid boondockers…
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RV battery bank
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5 Best RV Battery Monitors

  • January 4, 2022
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We recently published a post explaining the significance of a battery monitor for your RV. In today’s post,…
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Photo of a solar charge controller
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What Is an RV Solar Charge Controller?

  • December 31, 2021
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Today’s post is all about the RV solar charge controller. “The what?”, you may ask. This essential component…
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What is an RV Battery Disconnect Switch?

  • November 14, 2021
  • 12 comments
As we head into the season when many (but not all!) RVers store their rigs for the winter,…
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What’s the Best Portable 50-Amp RV Generator?

  • September 22, 2021
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Need lots of power?! Most large motorhomes like ours have a 50-amp RV generator built-in from the factory.…
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10 Best Motorhome Accessories That Won’t Disappoint

  • September 12, 2021
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After nearly two decades on the road, we’ve gotten pretty good at finding gear, tricks, tips, and motorhome…
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An RV Inverter: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

  • July 4, 2021
  • 6 comments
So you love RV travel and especially enjoy camping off the grid… but you ALSO love your modern…
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Micro-Air EasyStart 364 RV Air Conditioner Installation
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Stay Cool In Your RV This Summer With The Micro-Air EasyStart

  • May 22, 2021
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During the dog days of summer, RV boondocking, or limited power at a hook-up, can be a challenge…
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Peter connecting power cord to shore power pedestal
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What You Need to Know About Your RV Power Cord

  • April 9, 2021
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Access to electric power allows RVers to enjoy all the comforts of home as we travel. Refrigerators, air…
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Are RV Lithium Batteries Worth It?

  • March 5, 2021
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One of RVing’s most common questions, particularly from those considering off-grid camping, is “Are RV Lithium Batteries worth…
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No sun on the solar panels due to the trees
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Blocked RV Solar? Save Power While Boondocking!

  • February 7, 2021
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RV boondocking, solar panels, and lithium batteries are huge topics. But what if your solar panels are blocked…
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☀️⚡️ The Ultimate RV Solar System! 8 Panels, 1,300 Watts, Off-Grid Ready!

  • February 13, 2020
  • 23 comments
Our three original RV solar panels output a maximum of 375 watts. Switching from a standard RV refrigerator…
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Ultimate RV Electrical System Protection – Hughes Autoformer & Power Watchdog

  • June 14, 2019
  • 31 comments
It’s time to start Phase 2 of our big RV Battery & Electrical Upgrade Project by installing the…
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LITHIUM RV BATTERIES? AGM? FLOODED? RVgeeks Speak at the 2019 Xscapers Annual Bash!

  • February 1, 2019
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As featured speakers at the 2019 Xscapers Annual Bash in Lake Havasu City, AZ, our presentation was all…
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SYSTEM UPDATE! RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade

  • October 4, 2018
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If you’ve been watching our video series about upgrading our batteries and electrical system, you’ll surely want to…
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RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 5 – Power Cord Reel Installation

  • August 1, 2018
  • 22 comments
It’s time to install our new power cord reel, plus we’re excited to announce that Glendinning has agreed…
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RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 4 – Lithium Battery Installation

  • July 4, 2018
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The big day we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived. We’re at Xantrex headquarters in Burnaby British…
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RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 3 – Cord Reel Removal

  • June 20, 2018
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We’ve had flawless service from our Glendinning power cord reel for the past 13 years. But now that…
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RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 2 – Battery Tray Expansion

  • June 13, 2018
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In Part 2 of our battery & electrical upgrade project, we’ll be removing the battery tray, getting it…
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RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 1 – Project Intro

  • June 6, 2018
  • 38 comments
Major RV Project Announcement: We’re upgrading our RV to lithium house batteries and AGM chassis batteries, while re-vamping…
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RV Mod – Installing Our Winter RVing Secret Weapon

  • January 3, 2018
  • 57 comments
In our previous post, we talked about why some RVers, including full-timers, sometimes stay North in the winter.…
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Planning Our Secret Weapon For Winter RVing

  • December 20, 2017
  • 48 comments
When we’ve wintered in cold climates in the past, some people have asked “Why?” We’ll not only talk…
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Converting RV Lights to LEDs – Part 10: RV Headlights!

  • May 25, 2017
  • 41 comments
We’ve been slowly but surely converting our entire RV to cool, energy-efficient LED lighting. Today we’re featuring one…
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Inverter Update, Auto Gen Start & ComBox. And We Have a Winner!

  • March 17, 2017
  • 39 comments
After installing our new Xantrex inverter/charger last summer, we promised to provide an update. Now with 6 months…
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Xantrex Interview – Part II: The RVgeeks Hit The Road

  • October 4, 2016
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Xantrex has just released the second video in their series about our 13+ years of experience as full-time…
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What’s Inside Our RV Technology Cabinet? Geek Tech!

  • August 26, 2016
  • 35 comments
As working-age full-time RVers running our business online, our technology needs might be a bit higher than most.…
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