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Technology

Zephyr is Solar Powered! – 800 Watt RV Bus Roof Solar Install

Nov 11, 2014 by Chris Dunphy 119 Comments

For those of you who have been paying close attention, you might have seen a little extra something perched on our roof in the last few photos we’ve shared online. Or you may have noticed that Cherie teased about leaving me behind visiting friends at AM Solar while she headed off to visit her mom in […]

October Mobile Internet Cellular Shake-Up

Oct 20, 2014 by Cherie Ve Ard 27 Comments

We just released our The Mobile Internet Handbook a couple months ago, and as crazy as the technology industry is – there are already some pretty major announcements that impact content in the book. And that’s exactly why we launched the RV Mobile Internet Resource Center and our new premium membership service, Mobile Internet Aficionados – as compliments to the […]

The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2014 US RVers Edition: Fully Launched!

Sep 29, 2014 by Technomadia 3 Comments

We are so super super pleased to announce – The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2014 US RVers Edition is now available in all formats! PDF, Kindle, iBooks and now PRINT! That means the book is now FULLY LAUNCHED! Creating the print edition took a little more effort than we predicted, but we wanted it done right. We […]

Finding Magical RV Boondocking

Sep 9, 2014 by Cherie Ve Ard 27 Comments

So, I promised I would write about how we found our awesome wild camping location along Magic Reservoir in Idaho a few weeks ago. There are tons of methods for finding boondocking locations, and finding a great location really comes down to how much time and effort you’re willing to put into the search. There are several styles […]

Understanding Solar Panel Specifications

Sep 6, 2014 by Chris Dunphy 49 Comments

This is the second post in our series researching adding solar power to our bus. For an introduction to the project, click here. And for an index to all the articles in the series, click here. Before I dive into any geek project or major purchase, I like to do my homework and learn as […]

Announcing: The Mobile Internet Handbook for Kindle, iBooks and PDF!

Aug 27, 2014 by Cherie Ve Ard 11 Comments

It is with great pleasure that we announce The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2014 US RVers Edition has been formatted for Amazon Kindle and Apple iBooks, and we’re officially releasing the eBook! The book covers cellular data, public WiFi, satellite, ham, cable/DSL, enhancing signals, installation, managing bandwidth, traveling to Canada & Mexico, entertainment options, cellular […]

Technomadia’s RV Solar Challenge

Aug 22, 2014 by Chris Dunphy 51 Comments

I have been a fan of solar power as long as I have been living on the road. One of the first projects I tackled when I first became nomadic way back in 2006 was adding 130W of solar to the back of my tiny Tab Clamshell. I think it was my abundance of sexy solar […]

Congratulations – It’s a Book: The Mobile Internet Handbook for 2014

Aug 14, 2014 by Technomadia 13 Comments

We are super pleased to announce that we have just wrapped up writing the The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2014 US RVers Edition. It’s such a huge expansion over the original 2013 edition that it is actually more of an almanac now!  The new version is 186 pages.. the first edition was just 87. In thanks to those who funded […]

Or RV & Boat Mobile Internet Setup – How We Keep Online & Connected

Aug 6, 2014 by Technomadia 115 Comments

Reliable mobile internet has been absolutely essential for us in our RV and cruising travels, constantly seeking out the current best options to keep abundantly online while we explore our wanderlust and work remotely. When we hit the road in 2006 in a super tiny travel trailer, we were in our early 30s and working […]

Tried & True RVing Travel Gear We Love

Jul 10, 2014 by Cherie Ve Ard 30 Comments

Have we mentioned that we use a lot of technology to enable our travels, and that we love gizmos? We try a lot of stuff. Some of it gets repurposed pretty quickly, but some things have stuck around. Here’s some of the stuff that has made the cut to continue traveling with us: Our Mobile […]

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Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard - Technomadia.

Perpetually on the road since 2006 combining technology and travel (tech+nomad). Semi-retired now, working remotely runnng the Mobile Internet Resource Center - helping our nomadic community stay connected.

We currently split our time between our motoryacht slowing doing the Great Loop, our vintage bus in the west and a camper van to move between them.

Mobile Internet – It’s Our Passion!

We track and education on mobile internet options for RVers and cruisers as our 'day job'.

Visit our extensive resource center at: Mobile Internet Resource Center

To see our personal mobile internet setup:
Technomadia's Internet Setup

Our Newest Posts

Annapolis, Baltimore and More – Wrapping Up our 2025 Chesapeake Bay Cruising Adventures!

Nov 13, 2025 By Cherie Ve Ard 2 Comments

Eastern Bay & Chester River – Upper Chesapeake Bay Great Loop Cruising

Oct 25, 2025 By Cherie Ve Ard 1 Comment

Choptank River Adventures – Upper Eastern Chesapeake Bay: Great Loop Cruising

Oct 8, 2025 By Cherie Ve Ard 4 Comments

Anchoring vs Marinas: Which is Better?

Sep 19, 2025 By Cherie Ve Ard 2 Comments

Returning Down the Potomac River and Back to the Chesapeake Bay – Great Loop Side Trip

Sep 5, 2025 By Cherie Ve Ard 3 Comments

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    Guides, Reviews & News about Mobile Internet Options for RVers & Boaters (our 'day job')

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    Our 'Ramblings' Series - tales with other nomads. 

  • Solar

    Solar Electrical Systems for RVs

  • Boondocking

    Getting Off Grid and into Wild Camping

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    Full Time RVing Workspaces

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We write mobile apps inspired by our own nomadic lifestyle.


Coverage?Coverage? directly overlays and compares cellular carrier data maps. Perfect for bandwidth hungry travelers!
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US Public LandsUS Public Lands overlays BLM, Forest Service, NPS and public land boundary maps. Helping you utilize US national resources!
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StatelinesState Lines tracks over 50 laws that change as you cross US state lines - beer, txt, seat belts, smoking, RVing, etc.
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