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Lithium Battery "Generator"

Every now and then you get a product that does EXACTLY what it is supposed to do and does it very ..... very well. The Schumacher DH139 is that product. This handy generator runs off the internal 750Wh Lithium battery which creates 110v power (up to 500w) for your electrical needs. Great for camping, tailgating and more. Benefits of this little generator? There is NO sound from the internal inverter. None.... But that's not all. There's no messy gas tank to fill, no o

We Did An E-Bike Tour!!

We did something really fun!! We signed up for an “E-Bike” tour in Eugene, Oregon. The cost was $25 each, which included the bike rental, helmets, and a small snack during the ride. Not bad! When we arrived at our meeting spot, we were glad to learn we were the only two on the 2.5-hour tour! This worked to our benefit as we were able to ask a lot of questions about the bikes. Our tour was 20 miles in total and we could have easily done another 20 miles…without questi

Battery Upgrade - 6 Battle Born Lithium Batteries

After 15+ years of buying Trojan "Flooded" batteries for our RV's, we made the move to Lithium. Why did I wait so long...??? I know these have been available for a while and I've always thought they were nice, but never really considered making the move nor the investment. Last summer we camped in 100 degree weather for over 8 days straight. This caused us to run our generator everyday to keep the batteries charged. We decided it was time to make a BIG change. We spe

Hydraulic Level Jacks "Popping"??

Jim?!!? What's that popping sound? This is what Melinda kept asking me, after owning our Bighorn for a little over a year. So, I did some research and found the solution was simple....if you know the trick. Adding a quart of Cat Hydraulic Oil Additive (model # 1U-9891) stops sticky or noisy hydraulics and for us...it removed the popping noise. Score!! Just remember to take out a quart, before you add this quart in, or you might have a big mess on your hands. How to purc

Storm 700 - Emergency Power

You think about it during storms...you hope it doesn't happen...but sometimes it does. ...POWER OUTAGE... Now what? First, you make sure everyone is safe, then you start to think about how to manage through it. Forget those headaches! The Storm 700 by Schumacher will power critical items during a power outage, keep you safe and out the dark. Other great places to use the Storm 700: Football tailgater - Say goodbye to loud and gas smells from generator Camping in remote loc

HooToo TripMate - Portable Router & Media Server

Wouldn't it be nice to have something that can take all the headaches out of getting all your devices online? Look no further...the Hootoo "TripMate Titan" can do it all...and a bit more! We've had this device for about a year and can't believe what it offers for around under $40. It packs a bundle of features into a very small package: 1 - Router (AP mode, Bridge mode, router mode) 2 - Battery charger for USB devices (Tablets, Smartphones, GoPro, etc..) 3 - Media Shari

ClearSource - A Water Filter Built For Your RV

We didn't think about the quality of our water while camping because we installed what most RV campers do.... a Camco water filter. Yet, when we dug a bit deeper into this issue, we discovered that it wasn't doing the job as much as we thought. Our sense of security with our water was washed away!! Sure, sediments over 100-microns were being filtered out with the Camco filter....but it wasn't removing the harmful contaminants such as Silt, Bacteria and Giardia. ICK!! We

Replacing LCI Auto Level Controller

If you have an RV with the self leveling feature, you probably are using a LCI (Lippert Components Inc.) controller. This controller acts as the brains of the leveling system, ensuring your RV is level, regardless of the ground conditions. Now what happens if this controller goes bad....well, you have to replace it of course. In the video below, we walk you through this quick 5 minute process. If possible, make sure your RV is level before starting, as this will help onc

Schumacher - Magnetic LED Flashlights

Flashlights come and go, but sometimes along comes advancements in battery technology and design enhancements combined with a simple, yet unique feature that leaves all other flashlights in the dark. Listed below are is the full feature set of SL137R Flashlight. But the feature that stands out and above all others is the addition of a STRONG magnet at the base. Combine that with the 360° swivel and tilt ball joint, and this flashlight can hold itself in countless positions.

15 Practical Gift Ideas for RV Enthusiasts

It's the season of giving....and everyone is on the hunt for the perfect gift. Gifts for the RV can sometimes be tricky. To help out, we selected 15 items from our RV in hopes that you also find them useful in your RV life. This list includes suggestions from"stocking suffers" to "OMG...Best Gift Ever!!"....and several in-between items. Most are practical, some are fun yet some can really help out in difficult situations. Enjoy the video below! And, Happy Holidays! Link

No Lock Code Needed - RVLOCK Upgrade!

We love our replacement lock RVLOCK for our Bighorn. With this replacement lock, we are able to lock/unlock our Bighorn, without having to use a key...how cool is that! The one thing that bugged us before we made this change was ......why do we have to enter our code every time we wanted to lock the door rather than just push the lock button? It seemed unnecessary. So we called RVLOCK and to our surprise, they had a an option for less than $20 that would allow us to ju

Finally....A Cell Phone Signal Booster That Works!

We camp in remote locations and most places do not have cell coverage. Typically, we leave camp and drive to a location where we MIGHT get a good connection. Sometimes, the drive can be more than 30 minutes away. I’ve tried several cell boosters over the years, and nothing really worked well. So, I tried something new, the WeBoost Drive…..and it has proven to be the best fit for our needs! This device allows us to easily connect with family, friends and stay on top of our

Hummingbirds Visiting Us Daily

While camping at Wickiup Reservoir last year, a hummingbird visited the painted red sections on the outside of our trailer. He would buzz by, stop....hover near the trailer.....zip to the other side....and then would take off! This would happen several times a day. We were surprised by the visits... as this never happened before during our trips to Wickiup in previous years. While driving home from our trip, we decided to put a hummingbird feeder on our list of items, so

Go Power! IC-2000 - Inverter & Converter & Transfer Switch

We installed a 2000 watt Go Power Inverter to go along with our 3 Trojan T-1275 batteries in our Bighorn, but after a while we felt the need for a more efficient converter. We also wanted to cut down all the extra wiring in the RV. Go Power! IC-2000 was the answer! It's a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter with a built in converter/charger (100 amp) and built in transfer switch (Dual 50 amp). As an added bonus, it also comes with a battery temperature sensor and the remote

We Need More Power Scottie!!! (Star Trek Humor)

In order to provide a secondary solar solution to our RV, we were fortunate that Go Power loaned us a 120w portable solution (Model number GP-PSK-120) to review. We took the portable solar panel with us on an extended camping trip, with the understanding that our RV would be in shade in several locations. We enjoy camping in forested areas. Being surrounded by trees is a great way to keep the RV cool, however, it’s not that great for the permanently mounted solar panels on th

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