Working full-time while living in an RV on the road is a recurring topic on various RV forums. Rather than continue to type up the same response over and over, I’m going to type it up one final time, and refer people here. Pretty smart cookie, eh?!? We all know that every case/situation is different… [Read More]
Diesel Pusher Engine Scanner – ScanGaugeD
The engine instrumentation is most diesel pusher RV/Motorhomes is pretty sparse. About like an automobile – speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. There are a couple of other items – front and rear air pressure gauges. All analog (in my case) – not a lot of detail. I’m not sure if… [Read More]
DIY RV Computer Desk
Where do I work?? A common question from those that know I live and work full time in my motor home. Here is the answer. This space was originally consumed by a jackknife sofa. Since I really don’t need seating space for twenty people nor sleeping pace for ten, I was happy to pull it… [Read More]
Digital Media Player
Many months ago, a read a discussion on an RV forum about using a digital media player to play/watch digital movies on a typical television. I was very interested as I had started building a digital movie library in hopes of soon living on a sailboat. A big stack of DVD’s is NOT what I… [Read More]
Conserve Data
Ways to conserve data is a pretty big deal for fulltimers that rely on cellular data as their sole source of Internet connection. Many folks think they can live or spend extended time in their RV and have all the comforts of home. Sorry, it just isn’t so…. Technology is moving fast. It is possible that… [Read More]
Phantom 3 Video Platform
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I ordered and received a DJI Phantom 3 from “Camera Professionals” via Amazon.com. I am VERY HAPPY and in love. What an unbelievable piece of engineering! My hat is off to DJI – incredible job boys! I have to first echo several important things that I have read recently. 1. Start with a trainer quadcopter/drone/UAV. … [Read More]
Review: BearExtender PC Wifi Booster
There are several wifi booster options available of enhancing your wifi signal range. Keep in mind I am discussing wifi here and not cellular data. I purchased a Wirie several years ago for my sailboat but that unit is not compatible with my current MS-Windows 8.1 computer (at least I could not make it work)… [Read More]
Movie on a Tablet Computer
I tried something new recently – been doing a lot of that lately. The plan was to be out camping in the motorhome for a bit more than a week. In spite of working a full day on the computer, going for a mountain bike ride, and the normal survival stuff (cooking meals, going potty,… [Read More]
Edifi Tablet
Now here is a kewl product!! It is called the edifi MultiMedia Tablet from Family Christian. It is an Android tablet with some great apps pre-loaded PLUS it’s locked down to prevent access to the garbage on the Internet. I suspect this might be a great gift for kids! Time will tell.
Electronic Flight Bag
There is at least one thing that all aviators agree on – folding sectionals (charts) in an aircraft while airborne is a pain! Throw in some turbulence, busy airspace, etc… and it can become REALLY fun. Now that I have a good Android Tablet computer (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2), I decided to try an EFB… [Read More]