If you’re boondocking or camping off-grid, the VictronConnect SmartShunt is a critical tool for monitoring your RV’s battery system. Its data helps you manage power, effectively, so you avoid running dry. This post explains how to interpret the key metrics in the VictronConnect app.
Does the thought of backing up a trailer intimidate you? Among the topics that Amanda Evans and I discussed on our recent Zoom call was learning to back up a trailer.
It happens to nearly everyone at some point in his or her life. That humiliating realization that you have run out of gas as you coast to the shoulder of the road. If you are lucky, it does not happen on a busy road, like I-80, but that is exactly where it happened to me. … Read more
Figuring out what supplies to buy, how much battery power you need, how many propane tanks you will use, whether to buy a tent, an awning, or a sunshade can all seem pretty overwhelming to a new owner. But, if you know just one thing, it can transform how you approach all of the questions, above…
Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions by new or prospective owners is how much solar they will need to keep their trailer powered while camping without an electric connection. It is a reasonable question, and most of us have pondered it at some point along the way. I have learned a lot about … Read more
Imagine if you could determine if you were level while sitting in the driver seat, without straining your eyes to see the lovely levels you have attached to your T@b. Now, imagine, being able to park your T@b in the most level spot in the campsite, to minimize or eliminate leveling, altogether. The Levelmate Pro … Read more
When I bought my T@b, I thought it was pretty difficult to improve upon the already adorable little trailer. Then, I discovered window awnings. And, although I liked the idea of window awnings, I had difficulty finding a fabric that I liked. Last year, I found a clearance on a camping tarp with a pattern … Read more
Disclaimer: My apologies for the photo quality. I did not get any great photos or video. I took some video, but it really stunk, to be honest. The sunlight was just too bright and I forgot my neutral density filters. I pulled some photos from the video for illustrative purposes. I highly recommend watching one … Read more
In case you had not noticed, there is a lot of chatter about both the T@b 400 and the LG Max amongst tiny trailer enthusiasts. For your viewing pleasure, I created a comparison of the specifications and features of each. There are two pages, so make sure you hover your mouse over the bottom of … Read more
If you spend any time surfing RV and camping forums around the Internet, you will quickly learn that a lot of people who camp are pet owners, and the vast majority, dog owners. I have owned 2 Black & Tan Coonhounds who were not compatible with camping because they suffered extreme separation anxiety. They were … Read more