Our Long-Awaited RV Solar Power System Upgrade
RV solar power system upgrade exceeds 15 amps photovoltaic generating power.
RV Tech
RV technology: RV solar power, mobile satellite internet, RV systems, biodiesel
Mission Accomplished, Once Again
Jim replaces the elevation motor set on MotoSat F2 Satellite internet dish.
EagleSat Delivers Superior MotoSat Support
Here’s a long overdue shout out to the fine folks at EagleSat. This small family-owned business in Longmont, CO serviced our MotoSat satellite internet system the last time we had problems. Which was apparently not the last time. At the time we had trouble locking on to our Satellite, with frequent motor stall errors. My usual multiple calls to MotoSat for support, and their routine …
Finding the Best Position for MotoSAT Internet Access
How RV parking position can affect speed of connecting via MotoSAT mobile satellite internet system
Phase II of Our Journey
Jim shares links for how to make colorful RV visited states map image for website while yearning for WordPress RVer map plugin and showing the states they have visited.
We left just in time.
Back when Lilla and Neal visited us at Jerry’s Acres, Neal suggested that we were in for a winter of heavy snow. His reasoning was based on a news story he had seen about the local Skunk Cactus — or at least he thinks that’s what the newscaster called this weed, and I think that’s what he called it. Neal mentioned how the height at …
How to monitor your F@#% Access Policy
During our stay at Landa Park in New Braunfels earlier this year, I thought we discovered the headquarters of HughesNet, our mobile satellite internet service provider. But it was just some company with the same name that I have decided to call the team at Hughes: FAPCo FAP (Fair Access Policy, aka: Data Cap) n: A download threshold assigned by Hughes to each HughesNet service …
New Satellite Finder iPhone Application
New Dishpointer Satellite finder iPhone application finds satellites and obstructions in real time.
I want a new iPod.
Here’s another one of those “luxury” purchase decisions that make one contemplate that old want vs. need dilemma. In reality, we want a new iPod because the refurbished one we bought over two years ago no longer works. But we believe we need one because traveling cross country can drive one batty when forced to consistently fuss with the radio dial only to find the …
Note to Self: Check Water Heater Anode
Jim describes why and how to replace RV water heater anode rod for proper RV maintenance.
RV Boondocking Basics
Jim provides RV boondocking basics and tips for making the most of RV dry camping off grid with solar power and water conservation.
We RVers need to think on our toes.
How to tips for repairing and maintaining fifth wheel RV leveling jacks
Have you seen this DAF?
This 1981 DAF Overlander Expedition Vehicle and the nice Dutch couple who travel in it have been spotted all over the owrld. Have you seen Johan and Dianne de Koe?
Some things ya just gotta live with.
Learn to live with Dodge Ram 2500 brake nuisance noise and front end alignment drift.
Biodiesel: Green in My Tank Means Less Green in My Wallet
In December 2008, biodiesel is becoming more expensive and less of an option for filling our Dodge Ram 2500 tank.