Our Toaster, with its ability to be off-grid and use minimal fossil fuel, may sound like a perfect rig to some...and a nightmare to others. For us it's literally a dream come true. But as with all dreams that become a reality, it's not perfect. (We still adore you, Toaster!) In a four part series, I'm going to go over the downsides to our RV that prevent it from being perfect, along with potential solutions. This post will talk about water, with the batteries, size and heating posts to follow.
Read MoreWe noticed a few days ago that we didn't seem to be getting as much power from our solar panel array as we used to, in spite of some really clear skies. So we took a closer look at our panels and decided they must be dirty.
Read MoreWhat is %FFF? Does it have to do with how awesome Surly bikes are? It’s “percent fossil-fuel-free” and it’s the way we measure how sustainable our lives and travels are. Our goal is to achieve 100% fossil fuel free living.
Read MoreRVs are these cool mobile enclosures that allow people to travel while not giving up the amenities they have at home. It's not a surprise that they've gotten as popular as they have. It’s cheaper to travel and stay in an RV than hotels – that is, after the initial investment in the RV.
Read MoreJerud and I have talked a lot about whether or not having a WVO vehicle is worth it. Find out what we really think about having a WVO vehicle.
Read MoreA two-part video to help you get your "Air Head Composting Toilet" installed easily and quickly.
Read MoreThere are so many wonderful ladies out there exploring the world in their own various styles and methods. It's so exciting to read their stories, hear about their adventures and get a glimpse into the wonderful things they are doing while on the road. That is why it's so cool that Gale of She-Explores interviewed me about my journey.
Read MoreOur truck is a 1991 Ford F-250 that has been converted to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO). A WVO vehicle is also called a "grease car" and runs on used cooking oil from restaurants, which would otherwise be a waste product. We converted the truck because it has a smaller environmental impact than using a diesel or gasoline truck.
Read MoreLet's talk about the benefits of having a composting toilet in an RV (some of these benefits also apply to boats, cabins, tiny homes, or regular houses).
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