RV Tech

RV Basics: Solar Power – How Much Do You Need?

RV Basics: Solar Power – How Much Do You Need?

Welcome to the sixth installment of the RV Basics series! Woo Hoo! In this one, we’ll get into the very basics of solar power.  This one starts off by explaining the basic components required...
Effective RV Window Shades – Tips and Tricks

Effective RV Window Shades – Tips and Tricks

Shortly after getting our EKKO, Number One, we realized we didn’t totally love the shades that were in there.  They worked, but they could be improved.  This started us down a long road of...
RV Basics:  Boondocking for Beginners!

RV Basics: Boondocking for Beginners!

This is the fifth installment in our “RV Basics” series, where I try to give you the talks I wish I had gotten when we started RVing.  In this one, we’re going to be covering...
Swapping USB-A Outlets for USB-C Outlets in our RV

Swapping USB-A Outlets for USB-C Outlets in our RV

Times are a’ changin’ folks! And when it comes to USB-C outlets, that’s a change we’re happy to embrace. Number One came with USB-A outlets, but since then, we’ve updated all our devices...
Keypad Entry and Deadbolt for the Winnebago EKKO

Keypad Entry and Deadbolt for the Winnebago EKKO

Short Attention Span Version: Depending on your door, it may be possible to install a residential deadbolt in your RV.  It works in the Winnebago EKKO. But this one won’t work in the EKKO if...
RV DIY: Modifying 12v Fans to work on RAM Mounts

RV DIY: Modifying 12v Fans to work on RAM Mounts

You can really go down a rathole looking for small fans for your RV. On the one hand, you have fans that cost well over $100 each. I’m sure they’re great, but that seems a bit overkill for a 6”...
New EKKO Tires – Why We Chose the Toyo Celsius Cargo

New EKKO Tires – Why We Chose the Toyo Celsius Cargo

– or – No, you really don’t have to get giant ol’ tires to be cool. I don’t really know what to call this piece, but there’s a lot of information flying around in my head...
Deadbolt Security for Our RV – Installing HEO Locks

Deadbolt Security for Our RV – Installing HEO Locks

Security is something that crosses every RVer’s mind at some time.  And if you’ve ever looked into the locks that came on your RV, they won’t provide you much peace of mind. While...
RV Basics: Winter RVing for Beginners!

RV Basics: Winter RVing for Beginners!

Welcome back for the 4th episode in our “RV Basics” series, where I try to give you the talks I wish I had gotten when we started RVing! These videos are not technical, and are geared...
Understanding Your RV’s 12 volt and 120 volt Systems

Understanding Your RV’s 12 volt and 120 volt Systems

Imagine this scenario:  You’ve just picked up your new RV!  Woo Hoo!  Your walkthrough at the dealer went well, and everything checked out.  Excited for your first trip, you hit the road and...