What Size Battery Bank Is Needed for Off-Grid RV Living?
Sizing your battery bank appropriately is critical when preparing your RV for off-grid living. How many batteries do you need and what size?
Category: Boondocking
Want to go boondocking in your RV, van or camper? Learn about RV batteries, RV solar power, and how to manage your resources so you can enjoy beautiful wild locations in comfort.
Boondocking Guide For Beginners
Learn how to RV off-grid like a pro. Learn proven techniques, tips and guidelines for finding boondocking sites, managing power and resources, getting Internet service so you can extend your stay while dry camping.
How To Find the Best RV Boondocking Sites
As you visit new parts of the country, researching nearby boondocking sites simply becomes part of the planning process. There’s a lot of information out there to process, but I’ll give you several resources here to help streamline the process.
Can You Install a Diesel/Gas Heater in an RV?
Should you consider installing a gasoline or diesel heater in your RV? The Webasto gasoline heater I installed in our Class C motorhome could be the best heater for winter RV camping I’ve tried.
How To Refill Fresh Water Tank While Boondocking
Carrying one or more portable water containers gives you the option to refill your fresh water tank without having to pack up and move your …
Do You Still Need a Generator with Solar?
An appropriately sized solar array should be able to recharge your RV battery bank each day with adequate exposure to the sun. In an RV …
How Much Power Do RV Air Conditioners Use, and Which RV Air Conditioners Are Most Efficient?
Modern RV air conditioners don’t use as much power. Which high-efficiency air conditioner should you buy?
How To Stay Cool While Boondocking
Once your RV gets hot, it is very difficult to cool it back down. The key is to keep it from getting too hot in …
How To Safely Install an Inverter for AC Power Off-The-Grid
Adding a power inverter to simulate a shore power connection when off-the-grid is one way to provide AC power to your entire RV with minimal …
12 Ways to Save Water While Boondocking
Avoid having to pack up and leave your boodocking spot because your fresh water runs out. Unlike electricity, the fresh water supply in your RV …