As you probably already know, I am a working full-timer (software engineer) and need to be connected to the Internet most of the time to do my job. I spend the majority of my time dry camping/boondocking so relying on Wifi is simply not an option (even if you could find it and the performance… [Read More]
Colorado River
For the last couple of weeks, I have been in the Grand Junction, CO area. The terrain and sights in this area are fantastic! The Colorado River has done some amazing work and revealed some truly spectacular sights. I spent a week dry camping at the McInnis Canyon National Recreational Area. I really loved this… [Read More]
Is solar power for you?
The topic of solar power on an RV comes up very regularly. Instead of repeating the same thing over and over, I thought perhaps documenting it might be helpful and consume less of my time. I am most certainly not the sole source of this information – this same information is all over the Internet… [Read More]
Solar Panel Mounts
Several people have asked for more details, especially photos, of my solar panel mounts. These mounts were originally referenced here during the system installation on my Newmar Dutch Star. I have had zero issues with these panel mounts. The two panels have been mounted with the solar panel mounts as shown below for six months… [Read More]
Solar Power and Clouds
A commonly held belief is that solar panels do not produce electricity when there are clouds nor in anything but direct sunlight. Meaning; the nay-sayers like to tell people that solar doesn’t work unless it is bright sunshine. Perhaps this was true with the early photovoltaic panels but it isn’t true anymore. Maybe a bit… [Read More]
Windshield Wiper – Broken Tapered Knurl
I previously mentioned my windshield wiper problem here. The symptom was that the passenger side wiper arm would go way too far to the outside and the arm itself would slap on the glass. Then it would not return as far to the center as it should. The problem turned out to be a broken… [Read More]
Reflectix Windshield Sun Shade Insulation
I’ve mentioned this to a few folks and they’ve asked for details so here we go… Before building my constructing my own windshield sun covers, I was using a roll of Reflectix on the inside of the windshield to cut down on the heat. Reflectix is a reflective insulation commonly used in building construction. It… [Read More]
Still more 5 volt USB charging sockets
I am firmly in the “can’t have enough USB charging sockets” camp. As previously noted (here), I’ve added several throughout my Newmar Dutch Star. The other day, I was sitting staring at the “solar charging light” on my dash. This light is originally connected to the tiny little solar panel on the roof that barely… [Read More]
Quadcopter Maintenance
My little remote control UDI U818A quadcopter has provided a lot of fun over the last few weeks. I feel like I’m starting to get a bit of a handle on it. It no longer feels totally out of control. That said, I still have to be careful to keep it facing away from me… [Read More]
Yakima Kayak Rack
I’ve been hauling my Necky Manitou kayak on top of my Jeep Wrangler for the last couple years. My method has been very simple, or crude, depending on your view. I cut up a swimming pool noodle to fit around the front of the cockpit and one strip across the rear access hatch (held on… [Read More]
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