KA-BANG!!! That’s the sound that startled me out of a the near daze I was in, zoned out in the passenger seat trying to cope with the traffic chaos. We were navigating the roads through the oil fields of Texas just south of the Odessa/Midland area, anxious to escape the endless miles of big trucks, torn […]
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The (Almost) Fantasy of Solar-Powered RV Air Conditioning
We see the questions all the time – people wondering: What will it take to run an RV air conditioner off of solar power? We get asked for advice in email regularly, and see the topic constantly coming up on various forums. (And now the Wynn’s are claiming they’re doing it – they’re not really, see […]
Don’t Forget to Pack… Practical Things You Might Not Expect for Full Time RVing
You’re preparing to hit the road full time, and you’ve read all about these gadgets that other RVers make sound absolutely essential – 12v fans, better sewer hoses, power surge protectors, leveling blocks, flying drones, LED projectors, fancy kitchen gadgets and more. And of course, those are all important. But what about that stuff you […]
Finding Luxury Wherever You Are
One of my draws to the road is my love of variety. Even while living stationary, I traveled – a lot. My wanderlust and thirst for new experiences, new locations and new views has been strong for a long time. Life on the road is a fantastic balance for me. My itch is scratched on […]
Tips for Balancing Work and a RV Traveling Lifestyle
Today’s technology makes it easier and easier for more working aged folks to hit the road as full time nomads. The luxury of living in a home that has the mobility to enjoy constantly changing million dollar views and experiences is vastly more affordable and accessible than ever before. We’re seeing more and more career […]
You Light Up My Life (5 Favorite RVing Lighting Solutions)
Creating attractive, adjustable, power efficient and indirect lighting in a small space like an RV takes a bit effort. And finding suitable portable & durable outdoor lighting for a pleasant hangout space in the evenings can be a challenge. It’s a struggle we’ve had for years, and we think we’ve finally found some great solutions for […]
Mobile Income on the Road Ideas – New Video
One of our most popular YouTube videos is a little compilation of interviews we took at a NuRVer gathering back in 2010. It’s what started our Ramblings: Tales from Nomads video series. We had some spare bandwidth at the end of our billing cycle this month, so I used the opportunity to create and upload […]
Solar Planning: Conducting An RV Electrical Consumption Audit
We get asked all the time: “How much solar power do I need?” But when I reply with – “Well, how much power do you use in a day?”, I almost always get a blank stare in response. We encounter only a handful of RVers who have any idea of just how much power various electrical devices […]
Tips for a Great RV View & Privacy
We love a great view from our RV home, and will make compromises to get the best vista possible. We also appreciate having a bit of privacy, ideally so we can keep at least one window open all the time without unintentionally putting ourselves on display to our neighbors or folks passing by. We adore waking up […]
Tried & True RVing Travel Gear We Love
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 […]
