RV

Remote RV monitoring & camera system
2 years agoHouse Build

Remote RV monitoring & camera system

We built a DIY monitoring system using Wyze cameras, cellular modem, Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant to keep an eye on our RV this winter.

Moving house
3 years agoHouse Build

Moving house

After six months in one spot, it was finally time to hookup the RV again, but this time our journey was a little shorter than usual!

RV Propane Plan: Big vs Small Tanks
3 years agoHouse Build

RV Propane PlanBig vs Small Tanks

While RV camping off-grid on our property in Vermont we had a big decision to make - should we have a large propane tank delivered or refill our small tanks?

Our Perfect Off-Grid RV Solar SystemFeatured
5 years agoRV

Our Perfect Off-Grid RV Solar System

Find out how we upgraded our RV with Lithium batteries, solar panels, an inverter and more so we could camp off-grid in comfort!

Solar

Welcome Party
4 years agoNews

Welcome Party

Having great neighbors is really important to us, and our new neighbors threw us an amazing welcome party as we spent our first weekend in the RV on our own land.

2021 Online RTR: Basic Solar
4 years agoRV

2021 Online RTRBasic Solar

Solar brings the promise of free, silent, and off-grid energy - but is it really that simple? Join me as I take a look at the basics of RV solar, including what makes up a solar system, the pros and cons of solar, and how to get started.

Electrical

WEN 56235i Generator Unboxing and Break In
3 years agoTools & Equipment

WEN 56235i Generator Unboxing and Break In

We unbox our brand new WEN portable generator for an unbiased review as we put it through a break-in procedure to help ensure its longevity.

Choosing a Portable Generator
4 years agoHouse Build

Choosing a Portable Generator

We need a portable generator for our RV and house-build, and thought we knew what we were going to buy... until a last minute change of plan!

RV Life

3 Year Nomadiversary
4 years agoLifestyle

3 Year Nomadiversary

It's been 3 years since we moved out of our 4-bedroom home and into our 180 sq ft RV. As we celebrate our nomadiversary, we're also reflecting on the last year.

How to Choose a Storage Unit Lock
4 years agoRV

How to Choose a Storage Unit Lock

Many storage facilities sell cheap locks to keep your unit secure, but we thought we could do better - find out why we chose the Abus 20/70 to keep our things safe!

Winter RVing

Setting up for 2023
2 years agoNews

Setting up for 2023

It's been a busy first week back in Vermont, but we're laying the foundations for a productive year ahead.

Snowboarding... on our driveway!
3 years agoNews

Snowboarding... on our driveway!

Our 1,000ft driveway was covered with a foot of fresh snow so there was just one question - could we snowboard down it? Only one way to find out!

Smart RV

Smart RV Tutorial - Part 2: Installing Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi
4 years agoSmart RV

Smart RV TutorialPart 2: Installing Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi

Home Assistant will be the brains of our entire Smart RV, so in this blog post we'll be installing it on a Raspberry Pi connected to WiFi, ready to start adding devices.

Smart RV Tutorial - Part 1: Getting Started
4 years agoSmart RV

Smart RV TutorialPart 1: Getting Started

Follow along in this tutorial series as I walk you through the steps to build out a home automation system based around Home Assistant and create your very own DIY Smart RV.

Mods & Upgrades

Wheelie Big F-150 Upgrades
3 years agoTruck

Wheelie Big F-150 Upgrades

This week we've been pampering our Ford F-150 and treating it to some upgrades in honor of reaching a big milestone - 100,000 miles of adventures!

Rough Country Tow Hooks
3 years agoTruck

Rough Country Tow Hooks

We replaced the OEM tow hooks on our Ford F-150 with the Rough Country tow hook shackle mount and D-rings to improve our recovery capabilities.

Truck

F-150 New Wheels & Tires
3 years agoTruck

F-150 New Wheels & Tires

The time has finally come for a new set of tires on our F-150, but this time we decided to change the wheels too - find out why and what we chose!

Ford F-150 100k Mile Service
3 years agoF-150

Ford F-150 100k Mile Service

As our F-150's odometer rolled over into 6 digits, it was time to take it in for its big service - we break down what work had to be done and how much it cost.

Gear

Storing 100TB in an RV
4 years agoBehind the Scenes

Storing 100TB in an RV

This week we picked up another 14TB Easystore drive in the sales, bringing our total to over 100TB of data storage in the RV - here's how we do it!

Jobsite Battery Charging with the Dewalt DCB104
4 years agoGear

Jobsite Battery Charging with the Dewalt DCB104

An in-depth review of how to use the Dewalt DCB104 4-port battery charger to keep your cordless power tools working all day long.

Keep reading...

Aquatank II - Portable Water Bladder Review
Tools & Equipment

Aquatank IIPortable Water Bladder Review

We review why we chose the Aquatank 2 for hauling water to our RV, which size we opted for, and our first impressions about its construction.

Tampa RV Supershow 2022
RV

Tampa RV Supershow 2022

We visited the RV Supershow in Tampa, FL to catch up with some old friends and see the latest and greatest that the RV industry had to offer in 2022.

Ember RV - A New Breed of RV
RV

Ember RVA New Breed of RV

We stumbled upon Ember RV at the 2022 RV Supershow in Tampa, FL and were pretty excited by the innovation, build quality and attention to detail we saw!

EEZTire TPMS GoPro Mounting Mod
RV

EEZTire TPMS GoPro Mounting Mod

This quick and easy mod lets us mount our Tire Pressure Monitoring System using a GoPro mount on our dash - much better than the windshield mount it came with!

Green Mountain Family Campground Review
Campground Review

Green Mountain Family Campground Review

If you are looking for a quiet, rustic campground in Vermont that's open in winter, I highly recommend Green Mountain Family Campground!

5 Basic Electrical Tools Every RVer Should Have
RV

5 Basic Electrical Tools Every RVer Should Have

With these 5 easy-to-use and inexpensive tools, you'll be in a good position to diagnose and potentially fix some basic electrical problems in your RV.

You may also like...

Visiting Venice
International Travel

Visiting Venice

Venice has been on our bucket list for a long time, and finally we had the opportunity to explore this amazing island city.

Visiting Eataly in Rome, Italy
Italy

Visiting Eataly in Rome, Italy

Eataly is a food-lover's paradise with a huge assortment of fresh produce, cafes, restaurants and local delicacies on offer. A must see in Rome!

Exploring Rome with Rick Steves' Audio Guide
Adventure

Exploring Rome with Rick Steves' Audio Guide

We downloaded Rick Steves' Audio Europe travel app and enjoyed a fantastic, free walking tour around the heart of Rome.