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Sunriver Hiring I’m not affiliated with Sunriver; I just ran across this news article.  $25/hr is good money.  I assume they are having challenges finding people due to COVID.

I know there are a few posts from the PBS series on nomads but I didn't see this one from about a week ago:  The real world of Nomadland  The interview and Q&A with the Nomadland author, Jessica Bruder is good.  She gives good insight on her experiences meeting nomads, their challenges and...

I have the Renogy 100W solar suitcase with the solar controller.  I want to switch out the Renogy controller with a small Victron 75/15 MPPT controller that I was going to use for a different project.  When I do this I also want to make it easy to add another panel connected in series. Is there...

I have a Viair Compressor that works great for filling my truck and travel trailer tires.  It connects to a battery using alligator clips.  This is no issue for topping off my truck tires, but if I need to fill my trailer tires, I can't be hitched up because the it doesn't reach. I was thinking...

I have no experience with these products, but I’ve seen some express interest.  There are a couple of solar ovens on Woot! https://sport.woot.com/plus/gosun-solar-equipment

My RV was pre-wired (using a Zamp 3 port thing on the roof).  The cables to the solar controller look like 6 or 8 gauge.  My solar controller can fit max 10 gauge.  Are there adapters?  What do you guys recommend?

I want to make a quick disconnect to my RV batteries.  I already have the Anderson Connectors and 6 gauge cable but no crimping tool.  Can I solder the connector to the cable?  Is there a better solution without buying another tool?

I have been reluctant to install fixed solar panels to the roof of my travel trailer (risking leaks, damaging something).  I have been using a Renogy 100W suitcase solar panel successfully.  I recently purchased a pair of panels for my roof and plan to install later this summer connected to...

When I was graduating college, I remember people saying 80% (some huge percentage) of the jobs in the future haven't been invented.  What really surprises me is how many jobs are created just by enabling technology.  Uber/Lyft, Door Dash, Amazon Flex (package delivery) all come to mind.  While...

https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2018/03/16/churches-offer-safe-parking-for-rv-dwellers This is another article from the Mt. View Voice, a small city/neighborhood newspaper, on churches planning to offer parking for RV dwellers.  It sounds like it will be very structured and target helping the...

https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2018/03/08/council-rejects-restrictions-on-rv-campers While on break I noticed this headline on a local newspaper (MV Voice appears to be a small neighborhood style newspaper) that I thought would be of interest.  I found it interesting to read about the different...

http://www.ktvu.com/news/skyrocketing-housing-costs-makes-homeless-sjsu-professor-candidate-for-students-bus-shelter A couple of things I found interesting about this news story:  1.  A university professor is living out of her car due to high house costs.  A quick google search shows a SJSU...

Hi, I am a bit confused on the advantages of connecting solar panels in series vs parallel when using a MPPT controller to charge a 12 volt battery.  I've read a couple of posts in regards to the Victron MPPT controllers (I have a 75/15) which can connect several panels in series (in my case...

There has been recent press on the updates to the half ton Ram truck coming in the 2019 models.  They are offering an integrated, small electric motor in both the V8 and V6 gas models.  There are not a lot of details available but it adds a bunch of torque so tow rating should be higher and gas...

I thought this might be of interest as electric blanket comes up often as a means to stay warm, but is impractical as an off grid solution due because 120V.  This blanket is powered 5V via USB (backup battery or cig adapter).  It is kind of expensive $140 and available on one of those...

http://www.goalzero.com/p/518/goal-zero-yeti-1000-lithium-portable-power-station-open-box $844.97 This seems like a great price and a good way to go if you are inexperienced with solar and electricity.  This is an all in one box that includes a 100AH Lithium battery, inverter, and solar...

I'd like your feedback on putting flexible solar panel on my travel trailer that has a rubber roof.  I'd like to avoid drilling holes in the roof and the added weight on the front of my trailer (trailer is pre-wired for solar but access is up front) associated with hard panels. I was thinking I...

https://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=45630719&nid=968 A woman's body was found in the San Rafael Desert.  It looks her MH became stuck in a wash and she started walking for help or to where she could get cell signal.  She had water, food, phone with her.  Foul play does not appear to be involved...

If I ever full-time, I'd love to get a job at a ski resort and do a monthly lease at an RV park.  There are a number of articles full of tips on how to prepare your rig for the cold winter and most mention that RV fridges do not work under 20F.  My travel trailer has the Norcold cold weather kit...

I bought a pair of HF's Rubber Wheel Chocks.  Nice and heavy, they should be great for securing my travel trailer.  They absolutely stink of a strong chemical smell, though.  I heard from someone to leave them outside for a few days and the smell goes away, but not the case for mine, yet.  ...