Read More 8 minute read The Best Soft Start for RV ACApril 24, 20222 comments As the single largest power draw on most RVs, air conditioners pull a lot of juice, especially when… Read More
Read More 5 minute read Don’t Let Your RV Kill You! RV Hot Skin & How to Test For ItApril 4, 20229 comments You may have seen reports of RV hot skin issues in the news from time to time. It’s… Read More
Read More 5 minute read What Is the Function of a Battery Management System?February 22, 2022One comment Today we’re investigating the function of a battery management system. Most of us are familiar with lead-acid batteries.… Read More
Read More 15 minute read The Best RV Battery for BoondockingJanuary 29, 202210 comments We’ve never been shy about saying how much we love boondocking. It’s far and away our favorite way… Read More
Read More 12 minute read 5 Best Choices For A Solar Generator For Your RVJanuary 8, 20223 comments Having lived and worked in our RV for close to two decades now, and being the avid boondockers… Read More
Read More 5 minute read 5 Best RV Battery MonitorsJanuary 4, 20226 comments We recently published a post explaining the significance of a battery monitor for your RV. In today’s post,… Read More
Read More 12 minute read What Is an RV Solar Charge Controller?December 31, 20218 comments Today’s post is all about the RV solar charge controller. “The what?”, you may ask. This essential component… Read More
Read More 8 minute read What is an RV Battery Disconnect Switch?November 14, 202112 comments As we head into the season when many (but not all!) RVers store their rigs for the winter,… Read More
Read More 17 minute read What’s the Best Portable 50-Amp RV Generator?September 22, 202112 comments Need lots of power?! Most large motorhomes like ours have a 50-amp RV generator built-in from the factory.… Read More
Read More 13 minute read 10 Best Motorhome Accessories That Won’t DisappointSeptember 12, 202114 comments After nearly two decades on the road, we’ve gotten pretty good at finding gear, tricks, tips, and motorhome… Read More
Read More 9 minute read An RV Inverter: What Is It And How Do You Use It?July 4, 20216 comments So you love RV travel and especially enjoy camping off the grid… but you ALSO love your modern… Read More
Read More 6 minute read Stay Cool In Your RV This Summer With The Micro-Air EasyStartMay 22, 20216 comments During the dog days of summer, RV boondocking, or limited power at a hook-up, can be a challenge… Read More
Read More 9 minute read What You Need to Know About Your RV Power CordApril 9, 202114 comments Access to electric power allows RVers to enjoy all the comforts of home as we travel. Refrigerators, air… Read More
Read More 6 minute read Are RV Lithium Batteries Worth It?March 5, 202117 comments One of RVing’s most common questions, particularly from those considering off-grid camping, is “Are RV Lithium Batteries worth… Read More
Read More 8 minute read Blocked RV Solar? Save Power While Boondocking!February 7, 20217 comments RV boondocking, solar panels, and lithium batteries are huge topics. But what if your solar panels are blocked… Read More
Read More 5 minute read ☀️⚡️ The Ultimate RV Solar System! 8 Panels, 1,300 Watts, Off-Grid Ready!February 13, 202023 comments Our three original RV solar panels output a maximum of 375 watts. Switching from a standard RV refrigerator… Read More
Read More 2 minute read Ultimate RV Electrical System Protection – Hughes Autoformer & Power WatchdogJune 14, 201931 comments It’s time to start Phase 2 of our big RV Battery & Electrical Upgrade Project by installing the… Read More
Read More 1 minute read LITHIUM RV BATTERIES? AGM? FLOODED? RVgeeks Speak at the 2019 Xscapers Annual Bash!February 1, 201930 comments As featured speakers at the 2019 Xscapers Annual Bash in Lake Havasu City, AZ, our presentation was all… Read More
Read More 2 minute read SYSTEM UPDATE! RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System UpgradeOctober 4, 201832 comments If you’ve been watching our video series about upgrading our batteries and electrical system, you’ll surely want to… Read More
Read More 7 minute read RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 5 – Power Cord Reel InstallationAugust 1, 201822 comments It’s time to install our new power cord reel, plus we’re excited to announce that Glendinning has agreed… Read More
Read More 2 minute read RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 4 – Lithium Battery InstallationJuly 4, 201830 comments The big day we’ve all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived. We’re at Xantrex headquarters in Burnaby British… Read More
Read More 2 minute read RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 3 – Cord Reel RemovalJune 20, 20188 comments We’ve had flawless service from our Glendinning power cord reel for the past 13 years. But now that… Read More
Read More 3 minute read RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 2 – Battery Tray ExpansionJune 13, 201811 comments In Part 2 of our battery & electrical upgrade project, we’ll be removing the battery tray, getting it… Read More
Read More 2 minute read RV Lithium/AGM Battery & Electrical System Upgrade – Part 1 – Project IntroJune 6, 201838 comments Major RV Project Announcement: We’re upgrading our RV to lithium house batteries and AGM chassis batteries, while re-vamping… Read More
Read More 2 minute read RV Mod – Installing Our Winter RVing Secret WeaponJanuary 3, 201857 comments In our previous post, we talked about why some RVers, including full-timers, sometimes stay North in the winter.… Read More
Read More 2 minute read Planning Our Secret Weapon For Winter RVingDecember 20, 201748 comments When we’ve wintered in cold climates in the past, some people have asked “Why?” We’ll not only talk… Read More
Read More 2 minute read Converting RV Lights to LEDs – Part 10: RV Headlights!May 25, 201741 comments We’ve been slowly but surely converting our entire RV to cool, energy-efficient LED lighting. Today we’re featuring one… Read More
Read More 2 minute read Inverter Update, Auto Gen Start & ComBox. And We Have a Winner!March 17, 201739 comments After installing our new Xantrex inverter/charger last summer, we promised to provide an update. Now with 6 months… Read More
Read More 3 minute read Xantrex Interview – Part II: The RVgeeks Hit The RoadOctober 4, 201618 comments Xantrex has just released the second video in their series about our 13+ years of experience as full-time… Read More
Read More 2 minute read What’s Inside Our RV Technology Cabinet? Geek Tech!August 26, 201635 comments As working-age full-time RVers running our business online, our technology needs might be a bit higher than most.… Read More