RV Tips, Tricks & Lessons - Opting Out of Normal

Sizing the right solar charge controller.

Is it best to look at a solar charge controller's watt limit or its amperage output? How does panel voltage come into play? Keep reading for an in-depth look at how to match a properly sized solar charge controller to your solar array.

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Full-Time RV Life ~ Working Remotely and Staying Connected

August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 optingoutofnormal@gmail.com

We share how we stay connected while working remotely as full-time, traveling RVers.

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10 Myths About Boondocking – Debunked! Yes, We Do Take Showers!

August 29, 2020August 30, 2020 optingoutofnormal@gmail.com

Boondocking/Dry camping isn’t for everyone. For us, it’s everything. Not only does it allow us to see something other than the RV slide next to us in a campground, but it allows us to see amazing beautiful places we wouldn’t normally see at all. We are here to debunk some of these myths and hope… Continue reading 10 Myths About Boondocking – Debunked! Yes, We Do Take Showers!

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Boondocking ~ How We Spent $48 in Camping Fees For The Whole Year of 2018.

August 24, 2020August 30, 2020 optingoutofnormal@gmail.com

How did we spend only $48 in camping fees for the entire year? We'll share our tips here! And it's easy! You can do it too!

Our current off-grid capable power system.

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How to size an inverter to fit your needs

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 Justin

Are you trying to calculate the size of an inverter that will fit your needs? Maybe you are only looking to run a TV or instant pot. Perhaps you are wanting to power the air conditioners full time with the power you collect from the sun. In the following post, I will show you how… Continue reading How to size an inverter to fit your needs

Boondocking / Dry Camping, How To's and Why Not's, Rv Solar, RV Tips, Tricks & Lessons, RV Upgrades & Mods

How to build a battery bank to fit your needs.

August 23, 2020August 31, 2020 Justin

Are you trying to build a battery bank to fit your needs? Do you still find it confusing when thinking about what your RV power system needs may be? I am going to give a detailed walkthrough of our system showing what we have in use for our system. I will also point out what… Continue reading How to build a battery bank to fit your needs.