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Make your own RV Maps
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Make a “Places I’ve Visited” Map

I’m sure you’ve seen the “bragging rights” maps on RVs that show all the states it has traveled to.  I don’t have the space for […] Read More

Campground reviews, Trips in the Odyssey Van Camper, Van Camping Posted on

Camping Discount Clubs and Programs-are they worth it?

Whenever possible, I prefer to dry camp (no hookups) on BLM land, or in National Forests.  However, there are times when a stay at a […] Read More

CO2 Detector for RV
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Install a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector in Your Van or RV!

Do you have a CO (carbon monoxide) detector in your van or RV? If you run a heater or furnace in your camper it’s a […] Read More

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The 5 Best BBQ Joints (sort of) in Austin Texas!

When it comes to barbecue, everyone has a favorite regional style.  You might like wet style ribs from Memphis or a pulled pork sandwich with […] Read More

Camping in the Organ Mountains
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Aguirre Spring Campground

I covered 8800 miles in the Odyssey Camper, boondocking often, while traveling to the 2018 Rubber Tramp Rendevous (RTR).  One of my favorite sites was the Aguirre […] Read More

Add a battery to your DIY solar generator
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Increasing the Battery Capacity of your DieHard or Schumacher Battery Pack

If you’ve watched our other videos on constructing a solar generator using a DieHard (or Schumacher) battery pack, I think you’ll like this one. In […] Read More

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Extend Your Battery Bank with a Timer Switch

When you are camping in a van, it seems you can never have enough battery power in reserve. Whether you have a house battery system […] Read More

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DieHard 1150 (Poor Man’s Yeti Goal Zero) Endurance Test

I’ve made a few posts about using the Sears DieHard 1150 as a “house battery” system in your minivan RV. These units have a built-in battery […] Read More

how to refill 1 lb propane bottles
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How to Safely Refill 1 lb Propane Bottles

I’ve been refilling camp stove propane bottles for years, using a brass adapter.  The adapter hooks to a standard gas grill tank and lets you safely […] Read More

Free Camping spot in the badlands
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Camping for Free in the Badlands of South Dakota!

Did you know that you can camp for free on public lands right outside the Pinnacles entrance to the Badlands National Park? Dispersed camping is […] Read More

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