Because I want to sell my RV, I’m working on compiling tips on my beloved boondocking lifestyle.  Basically, I want to sell my trailer, my old one, so I can buy a bigger and better one.  There’s nothing wrong with the old one…I’ve had some great experiences in it.  I just want to spend more time boondocking, and I can do that more easily with a better-equipped rig.  Still, the old one would be good for someone, and so I’m giving out tips for prospective buyers on how to best live the life.

An all-important consideration when boondocking, meaning you don’t have electrical hook-ups, is keeping the batteries charged.  You want to ensure that you’ve got adequate-sized wiring connecting the chassis and the house batteries, because trailer manufacturers frequently undersize the wires.  A six-gauge wire is necessary.

Never leave the refrigerator on gas while towing. It will stay cold for several hours.  Three-way refrigerators aren’t so great.  The best idea that I’ve found is to get an inverter of at least 1,500 watts, then run the fridge on that while you’re on the road.  A generator is a good source, but you want to be careful about the noise.  Try to get a quiet one, and be considerate of your neighbors when using it.

Solar panels can be good. They convert sunlight to DC current.  At least an eight gauge wire from the panel(s) to the battery tank is necessary.  Even when using an inverter and solar panels, though, you still need to carefully conserve your energy.

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