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Our RV electrical failure led to a surprising discovery.

RV electrical failure

We had an RV electrical failure, this time self-induced. My failure to turn on the electricity when we had full hookups caused the failure. Of course, that isn’t the only story about the RV electrical failure; it led to a very unexpected discovery. This discovery might be bad. I don’t want to overplay the discovery

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Our RV slide toppers are junk and are going into the trash!

True Topper RV slide toppers

Our RV slide toppers are junk and are going into the trash. I have found the perfect replacement. True Topper has eliminated the problems with fabric awning slide toppers. Fabric slide toppers on top of our slide rooms were an ugly necessity until now. I am looking forward to fixing this problem once and forever.

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Starlink changes everything about “Roam” service

How to get FAST RV Internet in 2024

As of this morning, Starlink has changed everything about its mobile RV internet service. In an email, Starlink stated they are changing service plan names and adding three new benefits/features to the “Roam” plan. The most significant change is the “in motion” service, which means that if you have an antenna fixed to the top

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Get the best RV internet system (new service plan upgrades)

RV internet system Starlink antenna on our RV.

I will explain some available changes for your RV internet system in this article. Fast RV internet is now available almost anywhere in the country, and getting it is easier than ever. Making a reliable RV internet system requires multiple data sources. We get data from Starlink and our cell phone data plans. Getting data

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Three-year review… Swagman RV-Approved Bike Rack… The most Robust

Swagman RV Approved Bike Rack

Updated Article: Installed in 2021. This is our three-year review of our Swagman RV-Approved Bike Rack. We installed it on the back of our RV in the summer of 2021, and now it has been to Alaska and back. Since the initial installations, I have made a few modifications, which this article will explain. Overall,

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E-bikes 2024: How to choose the best electric bicycle: Free e-bike e-book

E-bikes, How to choose the best electric bicycle!

This is a comprehensive look at how to choose the best electric bicycle. It is your FREE e-bike e-book buying guide, including everything you need to know about e-bikes. Getting an electric bike is a big deal, and you don’t want to make a mistake. This article was updated in June 2024 and originally published

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Can one lithium battery replace four lead-acid batteries?

Can One Lithium Battery Replace Four Lead-Acid Batteries?

Can one lithium battery replace four lead-acid batteries? In my case, yes, I did exactly that. My one lithium battery does everything that the lead batteries do. My one twenty-two-pound lithium battery replaced my previous four hundred and sixty pounds of lead-acid batteries. Originally published March 2023, Updated May 2024 I didn’t start out with

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500 miles with an engine problem in remote Canada

Engine Problem Check Engine Light

We traveled more than 500 miles with an engine problem through the most remote part of British Columbia. We loved our Alaska trip, but not everything was perfect. This story is about our engine problem and how we got it repaired. Not all sunshine and roses Having an engine problem after 100,000 miles on a

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Peplink now Starlink Authorized Technology Provider

How to get FAST RV Internet

(Fast RV internet data news release January 16, 2024) Peplink becomes Starlink Authorized Technology Provider. This is the newest news in Fast RV mobile internet. The combination allows Starlink software and routers to pair with Peplink’s SD-WAN routers. The combination is available as a new bundled service as of January 16, 2024, that includes the

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Get the bounce out at Henderson’s Line-up

Our campsite at Lost Dutchman State Park.

We had an RV suspension problem. Our silky smooth, even floaty RV ride was getting bouncy. I was convinced that we needed new shock absorbers. We needed professional help, professional RV suspension expert help. Henderson’s RV suspension experts helped us get the bounce out at Henderson’s Line-up. Here is the story about what caused the

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Key West Solar: How did we live on Solar when at Key West?

Sunset in the Valley of the Sun

Key West Solar: As a recap, this is the geeky version of how well our solar system performed while boondocking in Key West without outside electricity. It also covers some detailed information on how we lived with limited water. The last part will introduce you to my supplemental water plan. We already covered the wonders

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Red Bay Makeover

Red Bay Makeover

Red Bay Makeover: Why go to Red Bay to remodel our RV? Why would we need to remodel our RV? Red Bay is the home of Tiffin Motorhomes. The people here have more experience with Tiffin Motorhomes than anywhere on earth. While here we performed our annual maintenance, fixed a few broken parts, and gave

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